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Obituary: Grace Suzanne Bushey, 16
Grace Suzanne Bushey, age 16, left her earthly home for Heaven on Friday, January 20, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. Grace was born on December 20, 2006 in Madison, WI. The loving daughter of Chad and Kim (Raatz) Bushey, Grace was blessed with 11…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Ronald Leon Ortelle, 77
Ronald Leon Ortelle was called home to be with his lord and savior on Thursday, January 19, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born on September 12, 1945 to Fred and Leone (Hoffman) Ortelle of Rome, WI. He married his late wife Charlene Ault on November 7, 1964. …
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Thomas L Hoffman, 68
Thomas L Hoffman, 68, born 9/16/54 has passed unexpectedly 1/20/23 at home. Tom was a sweet caring man with a smile for all, a big teddy as we say. He graduated from Whitewater High School in 1972, & later graduated from MATC in computer technology; he worked for Randix and…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Winifred June (Stacey) Parker, 92, of Edgerton
Edgerton, WI – Winifred June (Stacey) Parker, 92, left this world on December 31, 2022. She was born in Summit, WI on June 17, 1930, to Daniel and Myrtle Ann (Pett) Stacey. Winnie was orphaned at age 3 1/2, but she was given a loving home by her Aunt Jessie…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Lavena Pauline (Smith) Mc Donald, 90
Lavena Pauline (Smith) Mc Donald was born May 5, 1932, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Edward Alexander & Elsie Viola (Farrand) Smith. She was married to John Joseph Mc Donald, February 17, 1951, in Springfield. In 1965, they moved to Buffalo Grove, a Chicago suburb. After nearly 33 years,…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Virginia Nell Lauer, 89, of Milton
Virginia Nell Lauer, age 89, of Milton, died January 4, 2023 at Huntington Place after a long illness. She was born on August 7, 1933 to John and Lula (Hobbs) Godfrey. Virginia married her high school sweetheart, Willis Lauer, on October 6, 1951 at North Lima Presbyterian Church. Virginia enjoyed…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Geraldine Blanche (Riedl) Brunner, 92
Geraldine Blanche (Riedl) Brunner November 8, 1930 – January 3, 2023 (age 92) Geraldine Blanche (Riedl) Brunner, 92, formerly of Jefferson, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Fairhaven Senior Services in Whitewater, WI. Gerry was born November 8, 1930 in Helenville, WI, to Lothar and Elizabeth…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Loretta “Lori” Frances Schrank, 75
Loretta Frances Schrank, “Lori”, was three days shy of her 76th birthday when she passed away after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born January 7, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Helen (Pasternak) Burkhardt. The third of four children, Lori grew up in Chicago, IL before…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: William Gerald Albrecht, 79
William Gerald Albrecht was born on May 4th, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Essie Albrecht and welcomed by older sister, Jean. He was known to his friends, and anyone else he met, simply as Bill. Bill unexpectedly passed early in the morning on January 5th, 2023. Bill is…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: John E. Kincaid, 79
John E. Kincaid, 79, formerly of Dousman passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Fairhaven in Whitewater. John was born on January 12, 1943 in Michigan to Dean and Elizabeth (Sheller) Kincaid. He graduated from Whitewater high school in 1961. John later attended Beloit College from 1961 to…
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