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Obituary: Daniel L. “Dan” Schroedl, 82
Daniel L. “Dan” Schroedl, 82, of Whitewater passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at his home. Dan was born on November 1, 1941 in Whitewater to Anthony and Dorothy (Kyle) Schroedl, where he has lived and worked his entire life. Dan retired from Hawthorn Mellody Dairy in 1992 after…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Dr. John C. H. Oh, Ph.D., 89
Dr. John C.H. Oh, Ph.D., passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village, in Madison, Wisconsin on November 9, 2023. He was born in Korea as Chung-Hwan Oh in 1934. In the early 1950s, John came alone to the United States to pursue his dreams. In New York, he met the love…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: William “Bill” A. Oliver, 61, of Janesville
William “Bill” A. Oliver, of Janesville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the age of 61. Bill was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on March 10, 1962, the son of George “Jim” and Janice (Knudson) Oliver. After graduating from Stevens Point High School in 1981,…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Debra “Deb” A. Heiber, 70, of Roscoe Township, IL
Debra “Deb” A. Heiber, of Roscoe Township, IL, passed away on October 2, 2023, at the age of 70 years, at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics following complications from surgeries. She was with family members and comfortable at the time of her passing. Deb was born on October…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Ronald R. “Ron” Bergsten, 84
Ronald R. “Ron” Bergsten died at home in Prairie Village, Whitewater, Wisconsin, on November 8, 2023. Ron was born in DeKalb, Illinois, on January 29, 1939, the youngest of three sons born to Soender and Ruth Bergsten. For the first eight years of his education, Ron attended the training school…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: David Harvey “Feedbag” Papcke, 90
David Harvey “Feedbag” Papcke June 14, 1933~November 3, 2023 David H. Papcke “Feedbag,” 90, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Vintage on the Ponds in Delavan, WI. He was born June 14, 1933 to Fred and Martha (Arndt) Papcke, in Whitewater, WI. the 4th of 11 children. Dave attended…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Albert Frank Danz Sr., 93
Albert Frank Danz Sr. 93, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Albert was born on November 6, 1929, to Alma and Edward Danz. He married Joan Ellingsen on January 21, 1964. She preceded him in death on July 31, 2021. Albert served his country in the…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Barbara L. “Barb” Reutell, 73
Barbara L. “Barb” Reutell, 73, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at her home after a long courageous battle with cancer. Barb was born on September 10, 1950 in Wisconsin Rapids to Leonard and Laura (Prayne) Schladweiler. Barb was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church….
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Daniel P. Laursen, 56, of Beloit
Daniel P. Laursen, age 56, of Beloit, died Friday, October 27, 2023, at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born April 12, 1967, to Paul and Carol (Copeland) Laursen in Park Ridge, IL. Dan attended Whitewater High School and graduated from UW Platteville, with a degree in Education. He married Mia…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Donna J. Henry, 90
On October 12, 2023, Donna J. Henry peacefully decided to go home to Jesus. Donna was born on May 16, 1933. The only child of Mildred (McQuillen) and Harley Baker, she was born in a small house on Cravath St. in Whitewater, Wisconsin. She lived on the “East Side” and…
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