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JOHN J. "JACK" WILLEGAL, 94 of Jefferson, WI passed away on November 24, 2023 at Alden Estates. Jack was born on April 14, 1929 in the Town of Koshkonong, the son of Frank and Theresa (nee Fornecker) Willegal. He attended grade school in Fort Atkinson and graduated from Whitewater High School. Jack worked as a postal carrier in Whitewater for over 20 years working his way from letter carrier to Assistant Postmaster. He married Delores (nee Brown) Maske in April of 1986. They lived in Jefferson and were members of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Jack was considered an 'all-around handyman'; he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing and cheering for the Green Bay Packers. He...

Lyle Peter Jurczyk, 73, Jefferson passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. Lyle was born on May 20, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI to Peter and LaMae (Ringwelski) Jurczyk. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1968. Lyle proudly served his country in the United States Army and Navy and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. Lyle happily married Terri Sharlow in 1983. He drove truck for Fredericks Redi-Mix Concrete in Waukesha, WI and also for Ottawa Concrete. Lyle enjoyed watching Packer games as well as NASCAR racing. Camping up north with his family was something Lyle greatly enjoyed. A couple of Lyle's hobbies included admiring his truck and...

FRANCIS L. BINGHAM age 80 passed away peacefully at Alden Estates in Jefferson. He was born on September 24, 1943, in Richland Center, Wisconsin to Orville and Sarah (Olson) Bingham. He drove trucks for Hawthorn Melody, Fort Transport, Larson Canning, and several other trucking companies over the years. Francis also worked for Mid-State Auto until his health failed. He enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and Sprint Car racing, and working on race cars with his son. He was an avid Green Bay Packer, Wisconsin Badger, and Atlanta Braves fan. Francis served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his family, son Michael (Lynn) Bingham of Milton, daughter Kelly (Mike) Drays of...

MARGARET M. "MARGE" ERMAN age 79 of Jefferson passed away peacefully at her home on October 28, 2023. She was born n December 5, 1943, to Edward and Georgia (Matiasek) Holman. Margie had worked at Alden Estates and St. Coletta for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She married Donald Erman on November 22, 2003. She enjoyed shopping at Thrift Stores, sewing, taking care of her home and she was well known for dressing up as Clown Jo. She is a member of Mountain Faith Church in Lake Delton. Marge is survived by her husband Donald Erman of Jefferson, sons, Bryan Propp of Fort Atkinson, Kevin (Kim) Propp of Edgerton, Daryn Propp of Whitewater, Justin (Sarah) Propp of Milwaukee. ...

FRANCIS G. "Red" VOGEL, age 91 passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023, at Reena Legacy Court surrounded by family. Francis was born to Ernest J. and Coletta (Wedl) Vogel on August 15, 1932. He attended St. Lawrence Catholic grade school and graduated from Jefferson High School. He began work at Stoppenbach Foods the day after he graduated high school and remained employed there for 47 years. Francis married Dorothy Anne Tymnick on September 25, 1965. Francis proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953. He was a very active member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, enjoyed sports including fast pitch softball and baseball, bowling and golf. He was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan all...

Gerald "Jerry" E. Baumann, 76, of Jefferson passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, after a battle with cancer. He was born on March 4, 1947, in Watertown, son of the late Harold and Arline (Kaercher) Baumann. He married Rita Reinders on October 17, 1970, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Johnson Creek. At 21, he began building what would become their family homestead where they would raise their seven children. Jerry served in the National Guard from 1966-1972. He was employed as an upholsterer at Schweiger Industries, Jefferson, and Brickel Associates, Lake Mills. He also worked at Ladish-Cargill, Jefferson, and part-time at Jefferson Bus Service for 17...

Robert Allen Rogneby, age 84 of Jefferson has begun his greatest adventure, eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bob passed away October 24, 2023 at his home. He was born January 21, 1939 in Cochrane, Wisconsin to Hawkin and Elfa (Korb) Rogneby. During his high school years, one of his most memorable moments was only losing two games during his entire high school baseball career. This is where he earned his nickname "Rupe". Bob graduated in 1956 from Cochrane - Fountain City School. He attended UW Madison after High School. He suited as a freshman at UW Madison in basketball for 1 year, transferred to Winona State and graduated with a degree in Physical Education and...

KAREN E. VILLWOCK, age 81 of Johnson Creek passed away peacefully at her home on October 22, 2023. Karen was born to Clement and Catherine (Habercorn) Weisensel on July 25,1942 in Madison, WI. She was a graduate of Sun Prairie High School and attended college at UW-Whitewater. She received her Masters degree from the University of New Hampshire and attended UW-Madison to further her education. She married David Villwock at Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary Church in Sun Prairie on December 22, 1984. Together, they enjoyed square dancing and travelling. Karen taught in schools in various communities in Wisconsin, including Milwaukee Public Schools for 24 years. She was a member of St....

Sheila Cox, 82 originally from the Johnson Creek area, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, surrounded by family. Sheila, the daughter of Harvey and Doris (Morin) Cox, was born on September 2, 1941, in Wahpeton, ND as the third of 11 children. The large family moved around quite a bit in the early years - North Dakota to California - before finally settling in Oak Creek, WI. Her father was a steamfitter by trade who held a special love of nature and animals. He passed this love on to his children which initiated Sheila's lifelong passion for horses and dogs. Married in South Milwaukee in 1961, her love of animals eventually inspired the young couple to purchase a small farm in...

JOHN ALLEN RICHART, age 81 passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his home in Watertown. John was born in Watertown to Raymond and Gertrude (Hanke) Richart on October 20, 1941. He attended school in Grelton and graduated from Watertown High School. He married Charlotte Kitsembel in 1963 and had two children, Charlene and James (Jamie) Richart. His second marriage was in 1992 to Ruth Holart. He worked as fuel technician at Wisconsin Aviation for 16 years retiring in 2010. John served in the Army National Guard 32nd Division in Watertown from 1961 to 1967. He enjoyed flying, boating, hunting and fishing. John is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter Charlene Beerbohm of Watertown...

MARY ANN LAURITZEN, age 84 of Fort Atkinson/Lake Mills passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek. Mary was born on August 3, 1939, in Chicago, IL to Vincent and Josephine (Ferrett) Wisz. She attended Blessed Sacrament and St. Odilo Elementary Schools, St. Mary High School and Mundelein College. Mary married Eugene Lauritzen on June 1, 1963, at St. Odilo Catholic Church, Berwyn IL. She was a homemaker, religious educator and enjoyed singing, volunteering and collecting cookbooks. Mary was a long-time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson. She was a member of the choir, Parish Council, Liturgy Commission and served as...

DEAN GLENN SCHMIDT, age 78 of Jefferson passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Dean was born on April 28, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI to Glenn W. and Elsie (Boomer) Schmidt. He grew up and attended school in the Milwaukee area and graduated from UW-Milwaukee. Dean served in the US Air Force from 1966-1969. He married Suzanne M. Klubertanz on June 10, 1972 in Menomonie Falls, WI. Dean worked for Atlas-Copco in Stockholm, Sweden and retired as a regional sales manager. He enjoyed playing golf with friends, going to casinos and building items for his family such as shoe cubbies, window boxes and even chicken coops. He was always available to...

SHIRLEY ANN POWELL, age 79 of Johnson Creek passed away surrounded by family at Froedtert Hospital on Friday, August 18, 2023. Shirley was born in Junction City, Kansas on July 20, 1944, to Arnold and Brigetta Traska. They moved to Wisconsin and Shirley attended school in Rothschild, graduating from DC Everest High School in 1962. She attended UW-Madison and received a Bachelors degree in Dietetics. She worked as a registered dietitian at Fort Memorial Hospital for 21 years. Shirley married George Powell on May 1, 1971, in Rothschild, Wisconsin. They moved several times throughout Wisconsin including Weston, Lake Mills, Lake Geneva, Janesville, and Johnson Creek. Her hobbies included...

DONALD FRANCIS "BUTCH" RUETH passed away peacefully at Brook Gardens in Lake Mills on August 14, 2023, surrounded by family. Don was born to Erwin and Leone (Miller) Rueth on March 11, 1939. He married Cathy Szpera on August 26, 1961. Don proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960. He and Cathy attended every reunion his 2 ships had. They also traveled throughout the United States, missing only 4 states, as well as traveling Europe several times. Visiting casinos all over the State of Wisconsin was another passion of Don's. He worked various construction jobs during his life, including being an ironworker and finally as a foreman for Watertown Siding, retiring in 2004. Don was an...

Laurie Kathrine Murray, 62, Johnson Creek, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. She bravely faced a brief battle with pneumonia, which advanced quickly due to a surprising diagnosis of acute leukemia. She is now resting in the arms of her Savior in Heaven. Laurie was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Jefferson, WI. Laurie was born on September 4, 1960, in Kenosha, WI to Dallas and Joyce (Yeazle) Baker. She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1979. On October 6, 1979, she married John Murray. Together they have shared a wonderful life and were blessed with three sons: Eric, Bradly, and Bryan. Laurie and John enjoyed motorcycles...

Laurie Kathrine Murray, 62, Johnson Creek, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. She bravely faced a brief battle with pneumonia, which advanced quickly due to a surprising diagnosis of acute leukemia. She is now resting in the arms of her Savior in Heaven. Laurie was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Jefferson, WI. Laurie was born on September 4, 1960, in Kenosha, WI to Dallas and Joyce (Yeazle) Baker. She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1979. On October 6, 1979, she married John Murray. Together they have shared a wonderful life and were blessed with three sons: Eric, Bradly, and Bryan. Laurie and John enjoyed motorcycles...

DAVID A. "DAVE" SCHILLINGER, age 67 of Oregon, WI passed away peacefully at Oregon Manor on July 23, 2023. Dave was born on June 9, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI to Raymond and Betty (Wolff) Schillinger and moved to Jefferson at age 9. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1974 and married Tammy Engelke on June 14, 1980 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Jefferson. He worked at Dale's Super Valu as a produce manager, Braun Lumber, owner of DASHIR Remodeler's LLC remodeling kitchens and baths, and as an over-the road trucker for Caine Transfer of Reeseville, WI. Dave was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time in Adams County, WI hunting deer and pheasant, ice fishing, snowmobiling and...

MARY TERESE WENDT, age 56 of Middleton passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Rainbow Hospice Center in Johnson Creek, WI, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 24, 1966 to Margaret (Rupprecht) & Herbert Wendt. Mary attended grade school at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Jefferson, and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1985. She later attended MATC in Madison where she earned her Associates Degree in Accounting in 1997. This was a very proud moment for Mary. She put her degree to work most recently at T.A.S.C in Madison. Mary worked as a caregiver for most of her life, first as a C.N.A at various healthcare facilities including St....

KORI A. STURZL, age 39 of Jefferson passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Kori was born on November 20, 1983 to Scott and Linda (Wedl) Fischer. She attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Jefferson and graduated from Jefferson High School in 2002. After graduating she spent time in California, Florida, and Illinois before ultimately moving back to her hometown to be closer to her friends and family. Kori was truly one of a kind. She was a humble, generous, empathic, creative, gentle soul who was full of love. Her big smile filled your heart and her laughter filled the room. She saw the best in everyone she encountered and was always there to lend a non...

Roger A. Kylmanen, 67, passed away unexpectedly at his Jefferson home on Sunday, June 25th. Born on September 17, 1955, in Columbus, Wisconsin, Roger was the son of Carl and Gladys (Hoseth) Kylmanen. He grew up in the countryside, enjoying the company of his 5 brothers and sisters, engaging in various sports and fishing expeditions on the Rock River. Eventually, his family relocated to Center Street in Jefferson, where he spent his summers biking to the swimming pool. Roger attended Jefferson East Elementary and graduated from Jefferson High School. He remained active throughout his life, participating in tennis, baseball, and basketball alongside his friends in the community. After...

Roger A. Kylmanen, 67, passed away unexpectedly at his Jefferson home on Sunday, June 25th. Born on September 17, 1955, in Columbus, Wisconsin, Roger was the son of Carl and Gladys (Hoseth) Kylmanen. He grew up in the countryside, enjoying the company of his 5 brothers and sisters, engaging in various sports and fishing expeditions on the Rock River. Eventually, his family relocated to Center Street in Jefferson, where he spent his summers biking to the swimming pool. Roger attended Jefferson East Elementary and graduated from Jefferson High School. He remained active throughout his life, participating in tennis, baseball, and basketball alongside his friends in the community. After...