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Donald “Doc” Merl Kelley, 64, Whitewater, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 6, 2020
Donald “Doc” Merl Kelley, 64, Whitewater, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Doc was born on August 14, 1956 in Elkhorn, WI to Lloyd and Irene (Clifford) Kelley. He graduated from Whitewater High School in 1975. On October 2, 1982 Doc married…
Read Entire ObituaryLisa Ann Parker, 57, Whitewater, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family
Lisa Ann Parker, 57, Whitewater, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Lisa was born on April 15, 1963 in Indianapolis, IN to her loving mother, Joanne Cooper. She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1981. On December 5, 1981 Lisa married William…
Read Entire ObituaryDennis “Denny” William Kehoe, 92, of Whitewater passed on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Glenwood at Mulberry Glen
Dennis “Denny” William Kehoe, 92, of Whitewater passed on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Glenwood at Mulberry Glen. Denny was born on June 11, 1928 in Watertown to Charles W. and Anna O. (Dollase) Kehoe. He was a World War II era veteran, stationed in Occupied Japan. After serving his…
Read Entire ObituaryDennis D. Floerke, age 68, of Stitzer, WI, formerly of Whitewater, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side
Dennis D. Floerke, age 68, of Stitzer, WI, formerly of Whitewater, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on January 12, 1952 in Fort Atkinson the son of Lawrence and Nora (Beighley) Floerke. He was united in marriage…
Read Entire ObituaryFuneral arrangements changed for William “Bill” Cushman, who passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020
William “Bill” L. Cushman, 96, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at Fairhaven in Whitewater. Due to the high Covid-19 numbers, the visitation scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI has been cancelled. A Graveside Service with a Masonic Service will be held…
Read Entire ObituaryDavid F. Byrne, 95, Whitewater, passed away on November 24, 2020 and joined his wife Elizabeth (UPDATED)
David F. Byrne, 95, Whitewater, passed away on November 24, 2020. David was born December 11, 1924 in Pontiac, Illinois, to Ira and Vera (Rittenhouse) Byrne. He was raised 2 miles northeast of Saunemin on the family farm of four generations. He attended elementary and secondary schools at Saunemin, Illinois,…
Read Entire ObituaryJanet Marie (Cooper) Grosskreutz, 62, was reborn to eternal life on November 24, 2020 after a long battle with COPD
Janet Marie (Cooper) Grosskreutz Janet Marie (Cooper) Grosskreutz, 62, was reborn to eternal life on November 24, 2020 after a long battle with COPD. She was born on February 1, 1958, to Walter and Elizabeth (Fisch) Cooper at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital. She grew up in the Lima/Cold Spring/Whitewater area…
Read Entire ObituaryJeanine R. Stauffacher, 81, of Whitewater passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Fairhaven
Jeanine R. Stauffacher, 81, of Whitewater passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Fairhaven. Jeanine was born on November 23, 1938 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Raymond and Gertrude Larsen. She grew up on the family farm and was very active in her local 4-H club. After graduating from Denmark High School in…
Read Entire ObituaryCharles Thomas Janulewicz “Bear,” 66, was called home to be with his Wife Gloria on the 14th of November in Mesa, AZ
Charles Thomas Janulewicz “Bear” “Bear,” 66, Was called home to be with his Wife Gloria on Saturday the 14th of November in Mesa, Arizona. Bear was married to Gloria J. Janulewicz for 27 unforgettable years. In 2006 Bear lost the love of his life. Bear spoke of Gloria every day and of…
Read Entire ObituaryDoris S. Zahn, 89, died peacefully at her home, Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Obituary of Doris Schindel Zahn Doris S. Zahn, 89, died peacefully at her home, Wednesday, November 11, 2020. She was born in Juneau, WI, on July 12, 1931 to Fred and Edith (Zemlo) Schindel. She attended St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Juneau, and later graduated from Horicon High School…
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