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On Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, Ethan Ryan Graciano Juan, beloved son and brother, became an angel at the age of 4
On Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, Ethan Ryan Graciano Juan, beloved son and brother, became an angel at the age of 4. Ethan was born November 22nd, 2016 in Fort Atkinson, WI to Luis and Leanna (Carlock) Graciano Juan. He enjoyed going to early childhood in the mornings. He loved superheroes,…
Read Entire ObituaryJames Zanton, age 71, died January 22, 2021
James Zanton, age 71, died January 22, 2021. He was born November 30, 1949 to Merlin and Darlene (Wegner) Zanton in Johnstown, Wisconsin. He attended Johnstown Community School and graduated from Whitewater High School. Jim – a 4th generation dairy farmer – started farming side by side with his…
Read Entire ObituaryRobert “Bob” J. McLernon, 84, Whitewater, formerly of Lake Geneva, died peacefully at home Sunday, January 24, 2021 after a long illness.
Robert “Bob” J. McLernon, 84, Whitewater, WI formerly of Lake Geneva, WI died peacefully at home Sunday January 24, 2021 after a long illness. He was born March 14, 1936 in Elkhorn, WI the son of the late Walter and Alma (Renner) McLernon. He graduated from Lake Geneva High School…
Read Entire ObituaryJames Edwin Olsen completed this life’s journey Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at his home, after a valiant battle with cancer
James Edwin Olsen completed this life’s journey Wednesday evening, January 20, 2021, at his home, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born September 14, 1947 to Francis A. and Betty J. (Wiley) Olsen in Fort Atkinson, WI. Jim grew up and attended elementary and high schools in Whitewater, WI, graduating in…
Read Entire ObituaryLinda L. Gregoire, 79, of Whitewater died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Linda L. Gregoire, 79, of Whitewater, WI died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Linda was born on August 4, 1941 the oldest of three children, to Lester and Mattie Lee (Rader) Mikkelsen. She married Donald Gregoire, Sr. on July 1, 1960 and…
Read Entire ObituaryJoan E. Kraege, 89, Whitewater, died on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home
Joan E. Kraege, 89, Whitewater, died on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home. Joan was the daughter of Clifton and Rose (Henderson) Henderson and was born on November 7, 1931 in Whitewater, WI. She was a great-granddaughter of the first settler in Cold Spring Township, Alexander Henderson, 3 miles…
Read Entire ObituaryJames “Jim” Coleman, 83, Lima Center, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Mercy Hospital Janesville
James “Jim” Coleman, 83, Lima Center, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Mercy Hospital Janesville. Jim was born on April 19,1937 in Lima Center to Ed and Diana Schneider Coleman. He graduated from Whitewater High School. Jim married Catherine Coleman on February 24,1968. Jim was a carpenter and…
Read Entire ObituaryBrent A. Kepp, of Whitewater passed away on January 13 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison due to complications to a recent diagnosis of AML
Brent A. Kepp, of Whitewater, WI passed away on January 13, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison due to complications to a recent diagnosis of AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). Lynne was by his side. Brent was born in Edgerton, WI on September 21, 1952, the son of LeRoy…
Read Entire ObituaryFormer Warhawk Coach, Administrator Willie Myers Passes Away
(UW-W press release) Dr. Willie Myers, a wrestling coach, instructor and athletics administrator at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for 36 years, passed away Tuesday, January 12 at the age of 81. Myers served as Head Wrestling Coach from 1968-2004 and as Men’s Athletic Director from 1983-98, and was a tenured…
Read Entire ObituaryPatricia “Pat” Ann Quass, 87, of Whitewater passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Fairhaven
Patricia “Pat” Ann Quass, 87, of Whitewater passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Fairhaven Senior Services. Pat was born on December 13, 1933 in Cooksville, Wisconsin to Clair “Frank” Calhoun and Palma “Polly” Keyes. She was raised on a crop farm in the Brooklyn, Wisconsin area. She attended…
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