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Michael D. Schindler, 74, of Fort Atkinson, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Mike was born on May 14, 1947, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, son of the late Douglas M. and Dolores M. (Guggenbuehl) Schindler. Mike was a 1965 graduate of Sauk Prairie High School in Prairie du Sac. Following high school, Mike served in the US Naval Reserves. In Vietnam, Mike faithfully served our country as a Communications Technician (CT3) and petty officer on board three ships, the USS Long Beach, the USS FOX and the USS Chicago. In addition, he was stationed in Subic Bay, Philippines, as well as Treasure Island and Skaggs Island, both in California. The CT specialty required...

Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3 at Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Fort Atkinson. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. at church until time of service. www.DunlapMemorialHome.com

Edward C. Jones "Ted", 85, of Fort Atkinson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, July 26, 2021. The family is planning a memorial visitation at the Jones Dairy Farm farmhouse, 432 Jones Avenue, Fort Atkinson on Thursday, August 19, 2021 beginning at 9 a.m. with a time of remembrance beginning at 10:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to The Aldo Leopold Foundation, Rainbow Hospice or Fort Atkinson Community Foundation. A complete obituary will follow. Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson is assisting the family. www.DunlapMemorialHome.com

A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September. 18, 2021 at the Fort Atkinson Club. www.DunlapMemorialHome.com

On Wednesday morning, July 21, 2021, the angels came to Autumn Winds Care Facility in Cambridge, WI, and escorted Mary Bennin, 64, up to heaven. Born Mary Louise Bennin on March 11, 1957, in Fort Atkinson, she was the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Moldenhauer) Bennin. Mary was a graduate of St. Coletta School in Jefferson. Through the years, Mary was employed by Fireside Dinner Theater, Uncle Josh's Bait, and Opportunities Inc. Mary took extra pleasure in all things connected to The Wizard of Oz movie, and she collected Winnie the Pooh stuffed bears. She enjoyed listening to country music and singing along. All who know Mary, will remember her sweet nature and happy smile. The family...

Kayla Renee-Lynn Tews, 34, of Fort Atkinson, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Kayla was born on June 24, 1987 in Madison. She was a loving mother, daughter and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Kayla was a fun-loving person with a huge heart. Kayla is survived by her daughter, Marley Stewart; mom, Linda (Kevin Schmeling); stepmom, Lori Tews; brothers, Ryan (Brooke) Tews and Tyler Tews; niece, Tenlei Tews and Kayla's boyfriend, Tony Teubert. She was preceded in death by her dad, Kevin Tews; maternal grandparents, Larry and Charlotte Klug; paternal grandparents, Hollace and Hilda Tews and the father of her daughter, Jarod Stewart. Memorial services...

Dorene P. Buntrock, 70, of Fort Atkinson, died on Monday, July 19, 2021. Dorene was born on December 20, 1950 in Fort Atkinson, daughter of the late Lloyd and Norma (Reinke) Bramer. She married James Buntrock at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson on April 15, 1972. After graduating from Lakeside Lutheran High School, Dorene attended Cosmetology school and was a beautician for more than 10 years. After taking some time to be a stay at home mom, she went to work at Ben Franklin Crafts in Oconomowoc for about 20 years. Dorene loved spending time with her family and camping. She also enjoyed quilting and taking care of her flowers around the house. Dorene is survived by her...

Paul J. Haubenschild, age 61, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021 at his residence in Watertown. He was born January 18, 1960 to Paul E. and Alice M. Haubenschild. Paul attended Special Education Classes and graduated in June 1981. He was employed at Opportunities, Inc. for many years. Paul was currently residing at Buckaroo's Adult Family Home in Watertown with Darcie Wilson. Paul's life was greatly enhanced by activities that stimulated his hands, mind and heart. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Susan Schuld. Surviving are his two sisters, Nancy Buazard and Paulette (Clarence) Wenham of Pahrump, Nevada; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their...

Carla J. Lemke, 73, of Reeseville, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Sienna Crest Memory Care in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Carla was born on March 14, 1948, to Don Brostowitz and Mary Brostowitz in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. She graduated from Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua, Wisconsin, in 1966. Carla had a great passion for all things gardening. She was an avid and accomplished seamstress. She loved to travel and spend time on the water. She had an infectious smile that made the world a little brighter. She is survived by her husband, George Lemke, daughter Jennifer (Paul) Morrison, sons Jake (Melissa) Lemke and Todd (Pam) Johnson, grandchildren Lindsay...

Judith (Judy) M. Lindl, 80 from Fort Atkinson, passed away at home on June 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 23, 1940, in Janesville, WI, the daughter of the late Glen and Ruby (Cook) Calhoun. Judy graduated from Fort Atkinson High School the class of 1958. Judy married the love of her life, Kenneth (Kenny) Lindl on August 4, 1968. Judy and Ken owned and operated the former Twinkling Star, Whitewater, WI for many years. Throughout her life, Judy enjoyed making friends while working as a waitress especially at Club 26 and Badger Lunch while raising a blended family of six children "The Brady Bunch". She enjoyed many things: cooking, canning, baking...

Richard H. Bainbridge, 62, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Fort Memorial Hospital. Richard was born on September 15, 1958 in Edgerton, son of the late John and Ann (Giese) Bainbridge. He married Lillian Beck on May 9, 1981 in Jefferson. Richard was a loving husband, father and friend. Richard is survived by his wife, Lillian Bainbridge of Fort Atkinson; children, Andrew (Krista) Bainbridge of Muskego, Adam (Michelle) Bainbridge of Watertown, Ashley (Peter) Bergman of Janesville, Amy Bainbridge of Fort Atkinson and Alex Bainbridge of Fort Atkinson as well as 8 grandchildren. A private gathering will be held. Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson is assisting...

Following her wishes no service will be held. Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson is assisting the family. www.DunlapMemorialHome.com

Willard "Bill" Owens, age 94 of Fort Atkinson, WI, died in the care of hospice on June 12, 2021. Born in Oak Park, IL the son of John B. and Doris (Gilsdorf) Owens. He was raised in Hebron, WI and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School. He married Arlene D. Foote in Reno, NV in 1946. A veteran of World War II, he retired from the US Army after 23 years, with the rank of MSGT. He spent the majority of his military career as a Special Agent in the Counter Intelligence Corps in Europe. Following his military retirement he become a Deputy Sheriff with Josephine County in Grants Pass, OR where he graduated from the Oregon State Police Academy. He retired as a Dispatcher from the Jefferson...

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 12 at Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson with a celebration of life to follow at the Stagecoach Inn from 1 to 4 p.m.

Steven R. Erdman, 76, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. He and his family were blessed that he was a 17-year leukemia cancer survivor. Steve was born June 21, 1944, at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson to William and Leona (Larson) Erdman. He was raised on the family's Guernsey dairy farm in rural Fort Atkinson, attending Ripley country school and then St. Paul's grade school. Steve graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1963 where he was active in FFA and played football, volleyball, and baseball. He was a member of the Ideal Holstein 4-H Club and showed cattle at the Jefferson County Fair, Wisconsin State Fair,...

Gene M. Buchholtz (84), of Fort Atkinson, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Gene was born on May 29, 1937 to Arthur F. Buchholtz, Sr. and Norma M. (Clark) Buchholtz in Fort Atkinson. He was a 1956 graduate of Fort Atkinson High School. He married Barbara J. Zeidler on July 5, 1958 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Gene was a member of the Air National Guard for many years and was employed as an Electronic Technician in the Space Science and Engineering Department of the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He worked with NASA throughout his career teaching classes and was a highly valued member of the build teams for multiple spacecrafts,...

Lucille M. Rumary, 88, of Fort Atkinson, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Alden Estates of Jefferson. Lucille was born on August 10, 1932, in Fort Atkinson, daughter of the late Alvin and Caroline (Wollin) Eilenfeldt. She married James Rumary on August 26, 1950. He preceded her in death on November 27, 2005. Lucille was loved by everyone and enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed the many friendships she had made through her love of bowling and work at Jones Dairy Farm. Lucille is survived by her daughter, Linda Rumary; grandchildren, Nicholas Trewyn and Eric (Rebecca) Trewyn and great grandchildren, Austin Trewyn-Colvin and Viviana and James Trewyn all of Fort...

Susan Waterman, age 76, died peacefully on Sunday morning, May 23, 2021. Although disabled, Sue was allowed to develop her full potential under the loving care of her parents, Art and Margaret. Sue attended high school and worked for many years at Opportunities, Inc. in Fort Atkinson. She lived for many years at Lighted Pathways in Fort Atkinson near the home where she grew up. She enjoyed participating in Special Olympics, attending church every Sunday, watching Green Bay Packers games, and organized trips to places like Paris, the Caribbean and her favorite, Dollywood. Following a diagnosis of Covid-19 in 2020, her health deteriorated, and she moved to Watertown Healthcare for a...

Karen E. (Mode) Kutz died at age 66 in her home on May 20th, 2021 in Fort Atkinson, WI after a courageous battle with cancer. Karen was born on April 26th, 1955 in Fort Atkinson, WI to her parents, John and Mary Jean Mode. She graduated from Fort Atkinson High School class of 1973 and went on to Spencerian Business College. She married Gary Kutz in 1976. The Kutz's stayed local and enjoyed being involved in the community. Karen worked as an office manager at WD Hoards and Son's where she was employed from 1976 to the time of her passing. Karen was a devoted wife and mother, that loved her family dearly. She was also dedicated to WD Hoards and her work family. She was involved in the...

Sharon Kay (Griggs) Logan, 84, of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, finally found peace on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at her long-time home and business, Black Hawk Senior Residence, after a 13-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Sharon was born August 14, 1936 in Washington, Iowa, the second of four children of Lucian Orville Griggs and Ruth Virginia (Norton) Griggs. Sharon attended a one-room schoolhouse near West Chester through the eighth grade, and graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1954, where she was active in many clubs and cheerleading. She then attended Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, Iowa, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education in...

On May 15, 2021 at home with family, Joanne entered her eternal resting place to be with her beloved husband Wayne (deceased 4/26/2018). After a brief illness, her heart, lungs and body were tired, but her mind never failed her. Joanne was born May 12, 1932, grew up in Watertown, WI and married Wayne Armstrong, the love of her life on August 5th, 1950. Together they started Armstrong Produce in Cottage Grove WI until 1992. Besides the business, they raised seven children, started a group home for unwed mothers, and were foster parents for infants and a young teenager. In her 40's Joanne went back to school and became a Registered Nurse in 1983. Joanne was dedicated and hardworking. She...