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Obituary: Kelley Sue Marotta, 56, of Janesville
Kelley Sue Marotta, age 56 of Janesville, WI passed away on April 18, 2023, at Mercyhealth Hospital & Trauma Center following a brief illness. She was born in Wauwatosa, WI on July 1, 1966, the daughter of John and Marian (Bruns) Lawrence. She grew up in Janesville and graduated from…
Read Entire ObituaryGraveside Service Scheduled for “Baby Oak”
Nichol Tesch of the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office indicates that the service for “Baby Oak,” the newborn whose body was found abandoned in a field on March 4, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 26 at 2 p.m., Hillside Cemetery. There will not be a directional sign at the…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Judith M. Indermuehle, formerly Judith Koch, of Dousman, 70
Judith M. Indermuehle, formerly Judith Koch, 70, of Dousman, WI passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Aurora Summit Hospital. Judi was born on November 5, 1952 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Robert Zimmerman and Madalyn (Blust) Gruel. She grew up in the Chicagoland area and after graduating…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Marcia Marie Kuper Yochum, 78 (Updated)
Marcia Marie Kuper Yochum passed away April 8, 2023, after a year-long struggle with cancer. She was born Dec. 7, 1944, in Omaha, NE, daughter of Herbert Kuper and Marie (Bay) Kuper. After completing high school in Columbus, NE she obtained her nursing degree from Nebraska College of Nursing in…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Thelma Mae Robbins (Seagren), 83
Thelma Mae Robbins, (Seagren), 83, Whitewater, WI, formerly of Elgin, IL, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023. Thelma was born on May 19, 1939, in Louisville, KY to John William and Edna Lee (Pendleton) Robbins. Family was very important to Thelma. She raised her four children, and she was like…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Audrey A. Gatz, 92
Audrey A. Gatz, 92, of Whitewater, WI and previously of East Troy, WI passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Our House Senior Living in Whitewater, WI. Audrey was born on June 23, 1930 in Racine, WI the daughter of Berthel and Laura (Green) Olsen. She grew up in…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Sandy Miles, 65
Sandy Miles, 65, Whitewater passed peacefully away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at her home. Sandy was born on February 25, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MI to Thomas and Edith (Gould) Mainzinger. She married Gordy Miles on June 15, 1996. Sandy was a Certified Hand Therapist and Lymphedema Specialist devotedly…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Scott “Orville” A. Oldenburg, 61
Scott “Orville” A. Oldenburg (61) passed away on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, after a lengthy battle with his health that led to leukemia. He was surrounded by his loving family, in his home, at the time of passing. Scott was born on March 8th, 1962, to Lyle Oldenburg and Yvonne…
Read Entire ObituaryDeath Notice: Sandra Miles, 65
Sandra Miles, 65, Whitewater passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at her home. A full obituary will follow. Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Kathleen Rogers Lundin, 87, of Sanibel Island, FL
Kathleen Lundin (nee Rogers), co-author of several business books with her late husband, Dr. William H. Lundin, passed away on March 19, 2023, after a multi-year battle with a series of debilitating physical problems and illnesses. Her family serenaded her with a live rendition of “I’ll take you home again Kathleen,” by…
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