Obituary: Kenneth D. Konvalinka, 81, of Columbus, WI
Kenneth D. Konvalinka, age 81, died at home surrounded by family on Monday, January 27, 2025. Ken was born on July 14, 1943 to Charles and Josephine (Novotny) Konvalinka in Chicago, IL. Ken was married to the love of his life MaryAnn Gladish in 1964.Ken is survived by his wife…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Karen Ruth Kuss, 85, of Jefferson
Karen Ruth Kuss, 85, of Jefferson, Wisconsin, crossed over into the next life on February 4, 2025, after a long illness. She was surrounded by the love of her family and friends–near and far, here and in spirit at Mulberry Glen in Whitewater, Wisconsin. She was born on November 7,…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Andrew S. “Drew” Bingner, 39, of Edgerton
Andrew S. “Drew” Bingner, 39, of Edgerton passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a 17-month battle with ALS. Drew was born on January 11, 1986, in Marietta, Georgia to Eric and Laura (Share) Bingner. The family moved to Fort Atkinson…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Phyllis Heesch, 98
Phyllis Heesch, 98, residing in Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. Phyllis was born in Pipestone, Minnesota on July 11,1926. She lived much of her life in Southern California, including many years working as executive assistant to the president of Harvey Mudd College, before moving to Loveland,…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Richard P. Hickey, 83, of Palmyra
Richard P. Hickey, 83, of Palmyra, WI passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2025 at his home. Richard was born on August 13, 1941 in Madison the son of Stanley and Harriet (Harder) Hickey. He grew up in Whitewater, WI and was a 1959 graduate of Whitewater High School. Richard…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Edwin George Gerner, 81, of Arena, WI/Mesa, AZ
Edwin George Gerner, 81 of Arena, WI/Mesa, AZ and formerly New Glarus/Blanchardville, WI, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Citadel Post Acute in Mesa, AZ shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. He spent his last days with his children, Steve (Jody), Jennifer, Becky and sister, Sally. Ed was born…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Karl H. Merz, 86
Karl H. Merz, 86, of Whitewater passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Fort Memorial Hospital. Karl was born on November 1, 1938 in Bamberg, Germany to Karl and Barbara (Seufert) Merz. He earned Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in French Literature from the University of Oklahoma, and a Doctorate…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Thomas W. Walterman, 92, of Janesville
Thomas W. Walterman, 92, of Janesville, WI, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2025, with his beloved wife of 68 years, Marilyn, at his side. He was born in Wauwatosa Township, WI, on November 4, 1932, to Harry W. and Helen (Vahle) Walterman. Tom grew up in Davenport, Iowa….
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Carl Wesley Thayer, 84
Carl Wesley Thayer, a loving husband, father, and grandfather/great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025 at the age of 84. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years and best friend, Nancy. He is further survived by his children, Vicki (Randy) Marquardt, Richard (Kathy) Thayer, Craig (Kathy)…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Janet Kay (Wolline) Hintz, 76
Janet Kay (Wolline) Hintz, age 76, of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born on November 28, 1948, the daughter of the late Herschel W. and Lila (Wade) Wolline Sr. During her free time, she loved doing word searches, going out for rides with her…
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