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Obituary: Robert Adolph Fuerstenberg (Bob), 81, of Fort Atkinson
Robert Adolph Fuerstenberg (Bob), 81, of Fort Atkinson, WI passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023 at Our House Senior Living, in Whitewater. Bob was born May 5, 1942 in Elkhorn, WI, to the late Arthur and Jeannette Bogie Fuerstenberg. His engaging smile and friendly outgoing personality will be missed…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Lucille M. Tueller, 70, of Milwaukee
Lucille M. Tueller, 70, of Milwaukee, WI passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Vitas Hospice in West Allis. Luci was born on March 16, 1953 in Fort Atkinson, WI the daughter of Lou Pitt and Iona (Barton) Papcke. She grew up in the Whitewater area and graduated from…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: James W. Benes III (Jimmie), 88
James W. Benes III (Jimmie), 88, of Whitewater (formerly of Middleton) passed peacefully from this life into the next on August 2, 2023, with his loving wife of 70 years by his side. Jim was born on March 22, 1935, to James and Marion (Johnson) Benes in Chicago, IL. The…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: John R. Faytus, 30
John R. Faytus, 30, of Whitewater passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 unexpectedly. John was born on July 6, 1993 in Fort Atkinson to Lenny and Stacie Faytus. During high school, John was active in the wrestling club and in Richmond 4-H. In 4-H, John was very competitive in…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Arlen Gilbert (Arlo) Butt, 72
Arlen Gilbert (Arlo) Butt passed away peacefully on August 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. Arlo was born on June 20, 1951, in Elkhorn, WI, to the late Orville and Jessie Butt. He was a man of great patience, kindness, and humility. Arlo’s gentle nature and unwavering positivity made him…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Marjorie “Marge” Ann (Schroeder) Oberle, 89
Marjorie “Marge” Ann (Schroeder) Oberle, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023, surrounded by family at her home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. She was born in Shawano, Wisconsin, on June 28, 1934 to Marvin and Virginia (Wruck) Schroeder. Marge graduated from St. James Lutheran School and from Shawano…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Evelyn “Eve” Gertrude (Bork) Biner, 81 (Updated)
Editor’s note: Updated on 8/7/23 to add survivor names.
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Paul D. Stader, 69
Paul D. Stader, 69, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at SSM St. Mary Hospital-Janesville. He was born October 14, 1953, in Ft. Atkinson, WI to the late George A. and Leona L. (Schmidt) Stader. Paul was a 1975 graduate of Glen Oaks. He enjoyed riding his bike, watching television…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Marlene “Granny” Brunckhorst (Smelzer), 86
Marlene “Granny” Brunckhorst (Smelzer), 86, of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 in Whitewater, WI. Marlene was born on December 18, 1936, to Harold and Pearl (Adams) Smelzer of Dodgeville, WI. She married William Brunckhorst at the First Congregational Church in Spring Green, WI on August 16,…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Stanley W. “Stan” Trewyn, 79, of Fort Atkinson
Stanley W. “Stan” Trewyn, 79, of Fort Atkinson passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Marquardt Health Center in Watertown. Stan was born on April 4, 1944 to John and Nellie (Gray) Trewyn, and was one of seventeen children. He grew up in Whitewater and later worked as…
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