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Kieth Randall Seward, 86, Whitewater, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Kieth Randall Seward, 86, Whitewater, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Kieth was born on August 19, 1933 in Williamsfield, IL to William and Myrtle (Morgan) Seward. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois. On September 3, 1960 he married Elisabeth…
Read Entire ObituaryLarry G. Pechous, 62, Whitewater, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 18, 2020.
Larry was born on March 23, 1958 to George and Beverly (Gumz) Pechous. They moved to Whitewater when he was 3 years old where he grew up on the family farm. Larry spent 40 years working at Weilers/Provisur in Whitewater as a machinist. He always enjoyed his hunting and fishing….
Read Entire ObituaryKenneth Roger Heckert, 87, of Elkhorn, passed away peacefully on Mon., April 6, 2020
Kenneth Roger Heckert, 87, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2020. Kenneth (Ken or Kenny as those who knew him would refer) was born to Elmer and Althea Heckert in Elkhorn, WI on December 23, 1932. He graduated from Antigo High School in 1951 and played…
Read Entire ObituaryDavid Arthur McComb, 63, Whitewater, lost his life on Mon., April 6, 2020 in an accident while doing what he loved
David Arthur McComb, 63, Whitewater, lost his life in an accident while doing what he loved; working on the farm while listening to music on his headphones. David was born on October 2, 1956 in Pittsburgh, PA to Arthur and Vera (Lynd) McComb. He served his country in the United…
Read Entire ObituaryCarol A. Ott, 66, of Whitewater, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at her home
Carol A. Ott, 66, of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at her home. Carol was born on March 6, 1954 to the late Eugene and Dorothy (Pollock) Robbins. She was a 1972 graduate of Whitewater High School and then attended Blackhawk Technical College and received an…
Read Entire ObituaryWallace Merle Robeson died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Fairhaven
Wallace Merle Robeson November 24, 1930 – March 21, 2020 Wallace Merle Robeson died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday March 21, 2020, at Fairhaven Retirement Community in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Wallace, known as Wally to all, was the only child of Paul D. and Mary (Doubleday) Robeson, born…
Read Entire ObituaryBarbara Anne Roth Hill, 85, was called to Heaven and died peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020.
Barbara Anne Roth Hill June 3, 1934 — March 22, 2020 Barbara Anne Roth Hill, 85, was called to Heaven and died peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020. After battling kidney disease for many years, Barb is finally at rest. She was a loving wife for 64 years to Charlie…
Read Entire ObituaryAlan Joseph Kromholz, age 81, of Sebring, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2020.
Alan Joseph Kromholz, age 81, of Sebring, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2020. Al was born on May 15, 1938 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Joseph and Dolores (Close) Kromholz. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; his son Joseph (Marjorie Stoneman) Kromholz, Whitewater, Wisconsin; his…
Read Entire ObituaryJeffrey D. Krebs, 50, Waukesha, passed away at his home on March 16, 2020
Jeffrey D. Krebs, 50, Waukesha, passed away at his home on March 16, 2020. Jeff was born on December 24, 1969 in Fort Atkinson, WI to Donald E. and Geraldine (Snyder) Krebs. He is survived by his sisters Nancy Stoughton, Waukesha, WI, Kathy (Russ) Carroll, Milton ,WI, Mary (Ken) Simmons, Milton,…
Read Entire ObituaryMary Ellen Pope lost her battle with Multiple Myeloma on Friday, March 13, 2020, at the age of 91, at Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care in Janesville
Mary Ellen Pope, a long-time resident of Whitewater, Wisconsin, lost her battle with Multiple Myeloma on Friday, March 13, 2020, at the age of 91, at Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care in Janesville, Wisconsin. Born to August and Helen (Wellnitz) Frei on March 8, 1929, in Chewelah, Washington, she was…
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