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Obituary: Shirley Ann Stone Hapka, 82
WHITEWATER — Shirley Ann Stone Hapka entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 6, at her home, where she had resided since 1962. Shirley was born in Whitewater on February 27, 1940 to Ralph and Eleanor (Jacobs) Stone. She graduated from what is now the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a…
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Obituary: I-Ning Huang, 82, of MA (Updated with link for condolences)
Update: Condolences may be left here. I-Ning Huang December 11, 1939 ~ August 30, 2022 I-Ning Huang, beloved husband and father, doting grandfather, respected teacher, wise mentor, and family historian passed away peacefully at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, MA on August 30, 2022. He was born on…
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Obituary: Robert L. “Bob” Pitcher, 88
Robert L. “Bob” Pitcher, 88, of Whitewater, WI passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at his apartment in Fairhaven. Bob was born on June 22, 1934 in Palmyra, WI to Laurel and Bessie (Adams) Pitcher and was the oldest of two children. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1957…
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Obituary: Maggie E. Bushman, 37, of Lake Mills
Maggie E. Bushman, age 37, of Lake Mills formerly of Elkhorn, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2022 after struggling with an illness. Born in Janesville, WI on February 18, 1985, a daughter of Carolyn (Heinsberg) Bushman and the late Larry Bushman. She graduated from Elkhorn High School, class…
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Obituary: James “Jim” Schlough, 90
Jim was born on the Schlough family farm September 14, 1931, during the widespread Depression. His family moved to Connersville, WI and lived in a lean-to on the side of a feed mill. There, their trucking business improved, and a new house was built. They eventually became a family of…
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Obituary: Leo F. “Pete” Bolchen, 76
Leo F. “Pete” Bolchen, age 76, passed away Wednesday, August 24, while battling pancreatic cancer. Pete was born to Leo J. and Eleanor (Smart) Bolchen of Mauston, WI, on January 18, 1946. He graduated from Madonna High School in Mauston and Madison Barber School. His apprenticeship took him to Whitewater,…
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Obituary: Sandra G. Frye, 72, of Maine
Sandra G. Frye born June 17, 1950 in Baton Rouge, LA to Stanley C. and Elizabeth L. Meyer. She died peacefully at home with family on August 8, 2022 in Lewiston, Maine. Sandra grew up in Whitewater, WI with her siblings until she moved East with her family. She owned…
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Obituary: Dr. Richard Francis James, 78
Dr. Richard Francis James, 78, passed August 18 at Glenwood. He was born August 2, 1944, to Dr. Carl and Frances James in Eureka, Kansas. He had an idyllic childhood building race cars and hunting on the James farm and in Western Kansas. He was president of his 1962 high…
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Obituary: Thomas “Tommy” F. Lange, 85
Thomas “Tommy” F. Lange, 85, of Whitewater passed away peacefully at his home on July 16, 2022. Tommy is survived by his dear friends Jason Ondricka (Christine), John Vodenlich (Jennifer), Kevin Bullis (Kathy), Matt Zwaschka (April), Adam Latella (Jessica), Ryan Callahan (Danyelle), Bob Berezowitz (Jan), Lance Liepold (Kelly), Carol Miller,…
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Obituary: Thomas “Tom” Edward Ganfield, 60
THOMAS EDWARD GANFIELD Thomas (“Tom”) Edward Ganfield, age 60, at rest August 13, 2022 when he was surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born in Chicago March 23, 1962 to the late Muriel (Davis) and David Ganfield. He graduated Loyola Academy in 1980, attended the University of Michigan, and…
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