Obituary: Arlen Gilbert (Arlo) Butt, 72
Arlen Gilbert (Arlo) Butt passed away peacefully on August 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. Arlo was born on June 20, 1951, in Elkhorn, WI, to the late Orville and Jessie Butt. He was a man of great patience, kindness, and humility. Arlo’s gentle nature and unwavering positivity made him…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Marjorie “Marge” Ann (Schroeder) Oberle, 89
Marjorie “Marge” Ann (Schroeder) Oberle, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023, surrounded by family at her home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. She was born in Shawano, Wisconsin, on June 28, 1934 to Marvin and Virginia (Wruck) Schroeder. Marge graduated from St. James Lutheran School and from Shawano…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Evelyn “Eve” Gertrude (Bork) Biner, 81 (Updated)
Editor’s note: Updated on 8/7/23 to add survivor names.
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Paul D. Stader, 69
Paul D. Stader, 69, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at SSM St. Mary Hospital-Janesville. He was born October 14, 1953, in Ft. Atkinson, WI to the late George A. and Leona L. (Schmidt) Stader. Paul was a 1975 graduate of Glen Oaks. He enjoyed riding his bike, watching television…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Marlene “Granny” Brunckhorst (Smelzer), 86
Marlene “Granny” Brunckhorst (Smelzer), 86, of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 in Whitewater, WI. Marlene was born on December 18, 1936, to Harold and Pearl (Adams) Smelzer of Dodgeville, WI. She married William Brunckhorst at the First Congregational Church in Spring Green, WI on August 16,…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Stanley W. “Stan” Trewyn, 79, of Fort Atkinson
Stanley W. “Stan” Trewyn, 79, of Fort Atkinson passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Marquardt Health Center in Watertown. Stan was born on April 4, 1944 to John and Nellie (Gray) Trewyn, and was one of seventeen children. He grew up in Whitewater and later worked as…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Teresa Ann (McDonald) Hering, 76
Teresa Ann (McDonald) Hering left this world on July 9, 2023 due to complications from Alzheimer ’s disease. Terry was born February 16, 1947, to Keith and Mildred (Northrup) McDonald in Canton, IL. She was the youngest of 7 and spent her childhood on the family farm near Genoa City,…
Read Entire ObituaryCelebration of Life for Buck and Mary Westrick
There will be a celebration of life gathering for Buck and Mary Westrick on August 17th at 1:00 p.m. at Willow Brook Golf Course in Whitewater, WI. Would love to share and hear your stories of Mary and Buck. A small luncheon will be served along with cash bar. Everyone…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Sally L. Lilly, 82
Sally L. Lilly, age 82, of Whitewater passed away on July 19, 2023. She was born in North Prairie, WI to Maurice “Tex” and Edna Mae (Edwards) Klix. Sally graduated from Mukwonago High School in 1959. In 1961 Sally married Ralph Lilly in North Prairie, WI. Sally worked as a…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Ben McCready, 71, of Texas
Ben McCready, 1951-2023 Ben McCready passed on peacefully on July 10, 2023, at home, with his wife holding one hand and his son holding the other. Ben’s life began on August 14, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a city that was always close to his heart, even as his life…
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