Obituary: Michael J. O’Connor
Michael J. O’Connor Mike was born to Henry James (Jim) and Kathleen (Peg) O’Connor in 1952 at Fort Atkinson Hospital. The son of an Army officer, he moved over ten times, returning to Whitewater to graduate from high school. At just 17 years old, Mike enlisted as an Army Infantryman….
Read Entire ObituaryGeorge Vandling, age 70, of Winneconne, formerly of Whitewater, died February 2, 2021 at his home
George Vandling, age 70, of Winneconne, formerly of Whitewater, died February 2, 2021 at his home. George was born in Michigan on December 6, 1950 to Earl George and Carolyn Jean Vandling. The family lived in Villa Park, Illinois, and then moved to Whitewater where George graduated from high school…
Read Entire ObituaryRobin Marie Stradinger, 59, of Whitewater passed away on February 3rd, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family
Robin Marie Stradinger, 59, of Whitewater passed away on February 3rd, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Robin was born on June 6, 1961 to John and Jane Evers. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School. On October 1, 1983, Robin married her beloved…
Read Entire ObituaryNorman H. Wegner Jr. passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at the age of 82 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Norman H. Wegner Jr. passed away Friday Sept. 18, 2020 at the age of 82. He was the son of Norman H. Wegner and Vivian A. Patrick Wegner formerly of Whitewater, WI. Sister Sigrid S Wegner Gimla of Davidson, NC. Daughter Jinny Wegner 45, Victoria Wegner 44….
Read Entire ObituaryDolores Ann Schroeder, 86, of Fort Atkinson passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with irreversible pulmonary hypertension on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving children at home
Dolores Ann Schroeder, 86, of Fort Atkinson passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with irreversible pulmonary hypertension on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving children at home. Dolores was born on March 30, 1934 in Milwaukee to Bernard and Anna (Niessen) Konczal. She attended Pulaski High School….
Read Entire ObituaryDiane Elizabeth Gessler, 72, of Fort Atkinson passed away on January 23, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison
Diane Elizabeth Gessler, 72, of Fort Atkinson passed away on January 23, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Diane was born on July 1, 1948 in Fort Atkinson to James George and Grace Elizabeth (Vondras) Gessler. She spent most of her early life in Whitewater, graduating from Whitewater High…
Read Entire ObituaryOn Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, Bryan Palacios Perez “Isidro,” beloved son, brother and uncle, became an angel at the age of 14
On Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, Bryan Palacios Perez “Isidro”, beloved son, brother and uncle, became an angel at the age of 14. Wasn’t your ordinary 14 years old teen, he had goals and plans to become a surgeon to save lives and take care of his family. He always loved…
Read Entire ObituaryOn Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, Ethan Ryan Graciano Juan, beloved son and brother, became an angel at the age of 4
On Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, Ethan Ryan Graciano Juan, beloved son and brother, became an angel at the age of 4. Ethan was born November 22nd, 2016 in Fort Atkinson, WI to Luis and Leanna (Carlock) Graciano Juan. He enjoyed going to early childhood in the mornings. He loved superheroes,…
Read Entire ObituaryJames Zanton, age 71, died January 22, 2021
James Zanton, age 71, died January 22, 2021. He was born November 30, 1949 to Merlin and Darlene (Wegner) Zanton in Johnstown, Wisconsin. He attended Johnstown Community School and graduated from Whitewater High School. Jim – a 4th generation dairy farmer – started farming side by side with his…
Read Entire ObituaryRobert “Bob” J. McLernon, 84, Whitewater, formerly of Lake Geneva, died peacefully at home Sunday, January 24, 2021 after a long illness.
Robert “Bob” J. McLernon, 84, Whitewater, WI formerly of Lake Geneva, WI died peacefully at home Sunday January 24, 2021 after a long illness. He was born March 14, 1936 in Elkhorn, WI the son of the late Walter and Alma (Renner) McLernon. He graduated from Lake Geneva High School…
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