Obituary: 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 in…
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…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Thomas W. Duda, 79
Thomas W. Duda, age 79, went to the arms of his loving Lord on January 18th, 2025. He grew up in a northwest suburb of Chicago, Arlington Heights, and attended Prospect High School. There, he was a sports editor of the school newspaper, The Prospector, a member of the Biology…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Donald LeRoy Klemp, 76, of Columbus, WI
Donald LeRoy Klemp, 76, of Columbus, WI passed away on January 20, 2025 at Columbus Health & Rehab. Don was born March 21, 1948 in Edgerton, WI to Richard and Elsie Klemp of Milton, WI. Don graduated from Milton Union High School in 1966 and later graduated from a technical…
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