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Carl Birk, 94, of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away December 1, 2023, after a short illness. He was born to parents Carl "Pat" Theodore and Ina Bell (Marsden) Birk, on March 1, 1929, in Chicago, IL. He grew up in Fort Atkinson and graduated from high school there in 1947. He worked for Waterman, Fuge & Associates in Fort Atkinson as a draftsman. He became certified as a plumbing and electrical designer from the University of Pittsburgh, and started his own business, P & E Systems, in 1969, specializing in plumbing and electrical design. He married Margaret (Baird) Birk on November 1957. They were together 58 years before her passing in 2016. Carl was proud of his service as a sergeant...

Clarence LeRoy "Mike" or "Tulip" Trewyn, 90, of Whitewater passed away on December 1, 2023 at Alden Estates in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Mike was born on October 27, 1933 to John and Nellie (Gray) Trewyn. He started working in construction at a young age and worked for J.P Cullen in Janesville for many years. In 1951, Mike met Frances Courtney and they wed on December 12, 1953. Together they had four children. He enjoyed spending time in his garden and giving away his harvest. Mike also enjoyed helping others with rototilling their gardens and helping neighbors with farm work. Above all, Mike enjoyed spending time with his family. Mike is survived by his children, Danney (Joy) Trewyn,...

Duane E. Woolever, 80, of Cambridge, Wisconsin passed away on November 26, 2023 at Home Again Assisted Living where he resided for the past four years. Duane was born on June 3 , 1943 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin to Maynard and Evelyn (Jones) Woolever. He was a 1961 graduate of Weston High School in Cazenovia, Wisconsin. On March 16, 1963 Duane married Jeanette Higginbotham and together they raised one son and four daughters in Deerfield. Duane held various jobs throughout his career and retired from Overhead Door Company of Madison, Wisconsin in 2000. Duane was a member of Willerup Church in Cambridge, Wisconsin. He enjoyed repairing small engines, gardening, riding his motorcycle and...

Jenny Heinz-Butteris, 53, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on November 26, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. Jenny was born on June 16, 1970 to Glen and Alice Heinz (n?e Krumwiede) in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Jamey's sister, Cindy, first introduced Jenny and Jamey on a blind date - but they didn't really like each other at first. It took 6 years apart to realize that they really had something special. They married on Valentine's day 1994 and together led an adventurous life, making stops in Texas, California, Illinois, and North Carolina before settling in Greenville, South Carolina, to raise a family. Later they would move to New York and ultimately to Pensacola Florida to be...

Heather Lyn Henning, age 57, of Phoenix AZ, passed away on Thursday November 23, 2023.Heather was born in DeKaIb IL on October 24th, 1966. She graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1984 and the University of WI-Whitewater in December 1990 with Bachelor of Arts degree. She married Billy Schaffer on December 23rd 2016, he preceded her in death on September 11, 2017. Heather moved to the Phoenix area about 30 years ago and was employed in the hospitality business. She most recently worked as an assistant manager at an apartment complex in Phoenix which she did for many years. She preferred the sun and warmth verses the cold winters in Wisconsin. Heather will be deeply missed by her family...

Richard A. Barfknecht, 83, of Christiana passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home. Richard was born on June 3, 1940 to Vivian (Christianson) and Arnold Barfknecht. Richard grew up in the Cambridge and Deerfield area. He graduated from Cambridge High School. After High School Richard worked for Highway Trailer in Edgerton for 10 years. Following that, he worked at GM in Janesville for 30 years before his retirement in 2000. On January 26, 1962 Richard married Carol Anderson at East Koshkonong Lutheran Church. Richard enjoyed Camping, Snowmobiling, Hunting, Fishing, and enjoyed going to see Polka and Country bands with his wife Carol and dancing to the music. Richard is survived...

Mary Margaret Gjermo, age 75, of Cambridge, WI passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on Nov. 07, 1948, the only child of Lloyd and Margarette (Gunderson) Gjermo. Mary is survived by her husband, Ted Kumbier, and her daughter, Amy Wallace (Lance Millard). A Funeral Service will be held Friday December 1, 2023. Funeral information and full obituary can be found at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Mary Margaret Gjermo, age 75, of Cambridge, WI passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by her family at the Cleveland Clinic I.C.U. in Cleveland, Ohio after a prolonged recovery and complications following surgery. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on Nov. 07, 1948, the only child of Lloyd and Margarette (Gunderson) Gjermo. Mary had a daughter, Amy, from her first marriage. In 1982 she met the love of her life, Theodore L. Kumbier, and they married in 1992. Mary enjoyed an idyllic childhood in the country with many pets, woods to explore, and even a rural schoolhouse in which to play and have slumber parties. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1966, attended St....

Joan E. McGinnis, 91 of Fort Atkinson passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 surrounded by family at Fort Memorial Hospital. Joan was born on January 28, 1932 in Milwaukee to Clarence and Wanda (Machnicki) Gottschalk. On June 21, 1952 Joan married Clifford McGinnis and together they had five children. Joan worked as a receptionist for Optometrist, Dr Hart. Anyone who's lives were touched by Joan would agree that she was one of the most kind-hearted, loving and caring human-beings you could ever hope to meet. She was extremely accepting of anyone and everyone regardless of any wrong doing they may have done. She was a very simple person who never expected anything in return for her...

Joan E. McGinnis, 91 of Fort Atkinson passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 surrounded by family at Fort Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will take place at 11AM on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Fort Atkinson United Methodist church. Visitation will take place from 9AM until the time of service. Entombment will take place at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield at 3:30PM. A full obituary can be found at www.schneidermichaelisfuneralhome.com

(Meri) Lyn Thormann, 55, of Fort Atkinson WI, passed away peacefully at UW Hospital in Madison, WI on Wednesday November 15, 2023, surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle from medical complications after a heart transplant on June 21, 2023. Lyn was born in DeKalb, IL on January 18, 1968, along with her twin sister. She graduated from Fort Atkinson High School on June 1, 1986. She married the love of her life, John Thormann on May 18, 1991. Her pride and joy are their two sons Tyler (Veronica) of Wisconsin Rapids and Mason (Hope Schroeder) of Fort Atkinson. She has four beautiful grandchildren: Reuben, Gideon, Declan and Isabel that she loved and adored. John and Lyn...

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 18 years of service. After which he could pursue horses and hunting full-time. Dan was the recipient of numerous awards and trophies from his passions of rodeo, horsemanship, archery and hunting. Dan loved his time outdoors with Kathy, friends, family and pets. Levi, Henry the Longhorn, Pepper, and Remington. Dan and Kathy especially enjoyed horseback riding trips with friends. When not on horses they...

Lowell Steven Severson, 71, of Fort Atkinson passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Sienna Crest in Fort Atkinson. Lowell was born on November 12, 1951 in Fort Atkinson to Leonard and Vera (Raether) Severson. He grew up on his family farm and had spent his life farming. Farming was his hobby and his work. Lowell graduated from Cambridge High School in 1969 and right after graduating, he completed the farming Short Course at UW-Madison. He met Judy Oshel in 1970 and later married at East Koshkonong Church on November 10, 1973. Together they had three children. His true passion was farming and believed his job was to leave the land better than when he received it. Lowell also...

Albert Frank Danz Sr. 93, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Albert was born on November 6, 1929, to Elma and Edward Danz. He married Joan Ellingsen on January 21, 1964. Albert served his country in the United States Marines and was stationed in Korea shortly after the war. Albert enjoyed the great outdoors and his family. He is survived by Children Albert Danz Jr. (Escanaba, MI), Charles Danz (Whitewater, WI), Grandchildren Tanner, Logan, Gabrielle (Steve) Tietz; Great-Grandchildren Ava, Everly, and Jaxon. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 3:00pm at Nitardy Funeral Home 550 N. Newcomb St. Whitewater, WI. Visitation will be held...

On October 28, 2023, James (Jim) Rubietta, 86, of Jefferson, WI passed away. A York High graduate in '55, Jim grew up in the Elmhurst area. The co-owner of Whispering Wings Game Farm in WI is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marie (Huff); two sons Richard and Thomas, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sister Diane (Rubietta) Ruppert, her two adult children, 6 grandchildren, and a great-grandchild; and sister Beth (Selonke) Waters, her son Scott, and two grandchildren. Past president of the Lincoln Park (IL) Gun Club and State Champion Skeet Shooter, Jim owned a successful business in Berkeley. When he retired, they moved to WI, joining statewide agricultural and sporting...

On October 28, 2023, James (Jim) Rubietta, 86, of Jefferson, WI passed away. The co-owner of Whispering Wings Game Farm, he grew up in Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marie (Huff); two sons Richard and Thomas, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sister Diane (Rubietta) Ruppert, her two adult children, 6 grandchildren, and a great-grandchild; and sister Beth (Selonke) Waters, her son Scott, and two grandchildren. A former president of the Lincoln Park (IL) Gun Club and State Champion Skeet Shooter, Jim owned a successful business in Illinois. When he retired, they moved to Jefferson, WI, joining statewide agricultural and sporting communities. Whispering Wings in...

On October 28, 2023, James (Jim) Rubietta, 86, of Jefferson, WI passed away. The co-owner of Whispering Wings Game Farm, he grew up in Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marie (Huff); two sons Richard and Thomas, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sister Diane (Rubietta) Ruppert, her two adult children, 6 grandchildren, and a great-grandchild; and sister Beth (Selonke) Waters, her son Scott, and two grandchildren. A former president of the Lincoln Park (IL) Gun Club and State Champion Skeet Shooter, Jim owned a successful business in Illinois. When he retired, they moved to Jefferson, WI, joining statewide agricultural and sporting communities. Whispering Wings in...

Marjorie J. Lemke, 93, of Fort Atkinson went to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Reena Senior Living. Marjorie was born on August 3, 1930 in Steven's County, MN to Henry and Frances (Neiland) Mumm. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Steven's County, MN in August of 1930. She was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Morris, MN in May of 1945. Marjorie had great memories of growing up on a farm across the road from the one room school house she attended. Later, the family moved to the city of Morris and she graduated from Morris, MN High School in 1948. She went on to study at Martin Luther College for an education degree. Marjorie taught in Lutheran schools...

Virgil Bruce Kelter, age 87, of Cambridge, WI passed away on October 27, 2023, at Alden Estates in Jefferson, WI surrounded by his family. He was born on June 20, 1936, to Hubert and Norma Kelter and raised on their farm in Black Earth. Virgil joined the US Navy in June 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1962. A blind date was the start of a long, beautiful 64 years of marriage to Donna Moyer on September 19, 1959. Survivors include his loving wife Donna; sons, Jim (Lori) Kelter, Jon Kelter, and Joe (Jodi) Kelter all of Cambridge; three granddaughters, Jenna (Nick) Luchsinger, Shelby Kelter, and Rachel Kelter; two great-granddaughters, Vivian and Evelyn Luchsinger; Brother, Clarmont...

Virgil Bruce Kelter, age 87, of Cambridge, WI passed away on October 27, 2023, at Alden Estates in Jefferson, WI surrounded by his family. Virgil will be remembered for his great love of his wife and family, spending time in his shop, and always keeping busy at the farm. A memorial service will take place at 11AM on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Grace Lutheran Church in Cambridge, Wisconsin, with military honors to follow outside of the church. A visitation will take place from 9AM until the time of service. Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary can be found at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Nina Neupert, age 77 of Cambridge WI passed away from a long illness on Monday, October 23, 2023. Nina was born to Lawrence and Eunice Neupert. She received her MSW from UW Madison and worked as a Social Worker for the State of Wisconsin as well as the Brookfield Elmbrook School District for over 30 years. She promoted her profession at all levels, which resulted in her being awarded the "Midwest School Social Worker of the Year," and becoming the president of Wisconsin School Social Workers. Nina impacted the lives of many. After her retirement, she taught classes at MATC Fort Atkinson and served on the Cambridge School Board. Outside of working Nina was an avid Badger Football fan,...