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James Henry "Jim" Perry, 85, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026. Born December 30, 1940, in Madison, Wisconsin, Jim grew up in Cambridge, where his parents, George and Marie (Roth) Perry, managed the Swiss Wheel Cheese House. He graduated from Cambridge High School before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1959, serving four years in radio communications. Following his military service, Jim pursued higher education with dedication and discipline. He earned a degree in Biological Science with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, later obtaining a Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Illinois, as well as a Bachelor's degree in...

Brenda Lynn Reichert (nee Walling), 64, of Fort Atkinson passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, after an 11-year battle with ALS. She was born on October 12, 1961, to David and Beverly (nee Fellwock) Walling in Fort Atkinson. Brenda graduated from Fort Atkinson High School. She traveled to many places over the United States with her husband being in the military. Brenda worked at Poyer's Market for a while as well as worked in the fast-food industry for many years. She enjoyed going camping and needle point. Brenda especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends as will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Those Brenda leaves behind to cherish her memory include her father,...

Arnold "Arnie" James Evensen passed away February 3, 2026, at Meriter hospital after a brief illness. Arnie was born July 29, 1947, at Madison General Hospital, to Arne and Lucille (Flynn) Evensen. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1965. After high school he attended MATC and then began working for the State of Wisconsin in various departments from 1966 through 2003. Arnie has served on the Deerfield Village Board as a trustee and President for many years. Recently he served as the Vice President of the Deerfield Community Center. Arnie is survived by his wife Diane, son Jeff, sister Sarah (Bill Gatz), niece Michelle Gatz (Kevin Hammer), and great-niece and nephews Mina, Thor,...

Arnold "Arnie" James Evensen passed away February 3, 2026, at Meriter hospital after a brief illness. At Arnie's request, private funeral services will be held for family later in the Spring. For more information, please visit www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.

Arnold "Arnie" James Evensen passed away February 3, 2026, at Meriter hospital after a brief illness. Arnie was born July 29, 1947, at Madison General Hospital, to Arne and Lucille (Flynn) Evensen. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1965. After high school he attended MATC and then began working for the State of Wisconsin in various departments from 1966 through 2003. Arnie has served on the Deerfield Village Board as a trustee and President for many years. Recently he served as the Vice President of the Deerfield Community Center. Arnie is survived by his wife Diane, son Jeff, sister Sarah (Bill Gatz), niece Michelle Gatz (Kevin Hammer), and great-niece and nephews Mina, Thor,...

Robert "Bob" David Keppen, 88, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. Bob was born on August 9, 1937, near Eagle, WI, to Walter and Lena (Kober) Keppen. He was the youngest of seven children. Bob grew up in the Eagle and Palmyra area, where he attended school and graduated from Palmyra High School in 1955. He met Deloris Race of Oconomowoc, and they were married in June 1959. After farming with his father during his youth, Bob and Deloris purchased their own family farm just north of Palmyra, where they spent 66 years together. Bob was a dedicated dairy farmer for 40 of those years. An outdoorsman at heart, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being a handyman. He took great pride in...

Lawrence "Larry" A. Rupprecht, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek on January 29, 2026. He was 88 years old. Larry was born on January 14, 1938, to Walter and Eleanora (Walaske) Rupprecht. He married Mary Louise Endl on May 30, 1959, at St. John's Catholic Church in Jefferson. They were married for over 66 years. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1956 and started working at Carnation in Jefferson that same year. In 1959, he began at Ladish/Cargill where he worked for 42 years before retiring in 2001. Larry was also a veteran, having served in the Army National Guard from 1955 to 1961. He was called up to Tacoma, Washington,...

Passed away surrounded by family on Friday, January 23, 2026, age 83. Gary is survived by his devoted wife Janice of 58 years. He is further survived by his sons Christopher (Wendy) and Brady (Tina); grandchildren Dakota (Abby Bausch) Johnson, Tyler Dickhut, Hunter (Kaelyn Bingen) Dickhut, Logan (Olivia) Dickhut, Lucas (Miah Christianson) Dickhut, Blaze and Paige Finley; and great granddaughter Blair Finley. Gary is also survived by his sister Marcia Lueder. He is even further survived by other nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Verna; brothers-in-law Norman Lueder, James Wenzel and George MaGee; sister-in-law Eve Smith, Edith Wilms; and niece Doreen...

Passed away surrounded by family on Friday, January 23, 2026, age 83. Gary is survived by his devoted wife Janice of 58 years. He is further survived by his sons Christopher (Wendy) and Brady (Tina); grandchildren Dakota (Abby Bausch) Johnson, Tyler Dickhut, Hunter (Kaelyn Bingen) Dickhut, Logan (Olivia) Dickhut, Lucas (Miah Christianson) Dickhut, Blaze and Paige Finley; and great granddaughter Blair Finley. Gary is also survived by his sister Marcia Lueder. He is even further survived by other nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Verna; brothers-in-law Norman Lueder, James Wenzel and George MaGee; sister-in-law Eve Smith, Edith Wilms; and niece Doreen...

Sandra (Sandy) Lou Thompson, 82, of Cambridge, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away January 15, 2026. Sandy was born January 17, 1943 to Norman E. and Hazel M. Hanson. Sandy enjoyed recounting memories of her childhood spent in Rockdale, Wisconsin. While in high school, she met the love of her life, Joe. They were married September 23, 1961 and had recently celebrated 64 years of marriage. Sandy's love for her family was unconditional. She was most proud of being a wife, mother and grandmother. Her chattiness created friendships with everyone she met. She embodied love and faith and those around her knew they were loved. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; her parents, Norman and...

Sandra (Sandy) Lou Thompson, 82, of Cambridge, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away January 15, 2026. Sandy was born January 17, 1943 to Norman E. and Hazel M. Hanson. Sandy enjoyed recounting memories of her childhood spent in Rockdale, Wisconsin. While in high school, she met the love of her life, Joe. They were married September 23, 1961 and had recently celebrated 64 years of marriage. Sandy's love for her family was unconditional. She was most proud of being a wife, mother and grandmother. Her chattiness created friendships with everyone she met. She embodied love and faith and those around her knew they were loved. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; her parents, Norman and...

Patricia Green, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on March 17, 1941, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to Lawrence Nevin and Louise (Laufenberg) Nevin. Patricia spent her childhood in Ontario, Wisconsin, and graduated from Ontario High School in 1959. On April 22, 1961, she married Glenn Green at Saint Mary's Ridge Catholic Church in Cashton, Wisconsin. They later moved to Fort Atkinson, where they made their home and raised their three sons. Pat was truly one of a kind, known for her loving and generous heart. She cherished celebrating her Irish heritage, watching sunsets from her deck, enjoying a good book, frequent outings and dinners...

Patricia Moore Fry, born April 25, 1940, died peacefully January 10, 2026 at Alden Estates in Jefferson, WI. Patricia cherished every moment with her family, and her greatest joys were her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. We want to thank Rainbow Hospice for their services in our time of need. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral services. Nitardy Funeral Home - Proudly serving the family.

Jean E. Dooge, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Jean was a beacon of light to family and friends alike. She gave willingly to others while asking for little. She was gracious and unpretentious, being grateful for all blessings received but having no sense of entitlement to them. Jean was, quite simply, a wonderful person who enriched and inspired the lives of family and friends. Jean was the older of twin daughters born in 1931 to Paul and Lavine (Riess) Burkert on the Burkert family farm on S. Helenville Road. She was baptized at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Helenville. The family moved to Jefferson around 1935, and Jean was confirmed at St. Mark's Lutheran Church....

Jean E. Dooge, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Jean was a beacon of light to family and friends alike. She gave willingly to others while asking for little. She was gracious and unpretentious, being grateful for all blessings received but having no sense of entitlement to them. Jean was, quite simply, a wonderful person who enriched and inspired the lives of family and friends. Jean was the older of twin daughters born in 1931 to Paul and Lavine (Riess) Burkert on the Burkert family farm on S. Helenville Road. She was baptized at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Helenville. The family moved to Jefferson around 1935, and Jean was confirmed at St. Mark's Lutheran Church....

Linda Lee Willer, of Jefferson, WI passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 82. Linda was born on November 11, 1943, to Betty Lou and Warren Troxel in Longview, Washington. She spent her childhood in Illinois and eventually graduated in1961 from Watertown High School in Watertown, Wisconsin. On April 11, 1964, she married James "Pete" Willer. Together they had two children, Diana & Peter. Linda dedicated much of her working life to caring for others. She served as a caregiver with Bethesda, St. Coletta, and the Jefferson School District. Her giving spirit extended beyond her work, as she also volunteered for Able Trek Tours and the Watertown Humane Society, advocating for animals...

In Christian Sympathy Joyce Beverly Strohm of Lake Mills was called to her eternal rest on January 3, 2026, at the age of 93. She died in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting through faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ. Joyce was born on July 16, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Alfred and Bertha Hollmann. She was baptized into Christ and later confirmed her faith on May 19, 1946. Joyce attended Mt. Lebanon Lutheran School through eighth grade and graduated from Lutheran High School in Milwaukee in 1950. Joyce met the love of her life, Philip Arthur Strohm and they were married on August 30, 1952. During their 68 years of marriage they...

In Christian Sympathy Joyce Beverly Strohm of Lake Mills was called to her eternal rest on January 3, 2026, at the age of 93. She died in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting through faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ. Joyce was born on July 16, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Alfred and Bertha Hollmann. She was baptized into Christ and later confirmed her faith on May 19, 1946. Joyce attended Mt. Lebanon Lutheran School through eighth grade and graduated from Lutheran High School in Milwaukee in 1950. Joyce met the love of her life, Philip Arthur Strohm and they were married on August 30, 1952. During their 68 years of marriage they enjoyed...

LaVonne Lucile Wittwer (Walden) entered eternal life on January 1, 2026. Although she was no longer able to say it out loud, making it into one more year was no doubt a reward of some sort - a coupon she can redeem in the next world. Born on April 23,1931 to Leonard and Lucile Walden, LaVonne was originally raised in the country just outside of New Glarus, WI. Educated in a rural one room schoolhouse, she moved to the "big city" in 1941. After graduating from New Glarus High School in 1949, she began dating her handsome former classmate and good friend, Rodney J. Wittwer. Upon graduation from UW-Platteville with a degree in Elementary Education, she and Rodney were married on June 21,...

Terry David Williams, also known as ACE, 81, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025 in East Troy, Wisconsin. He was born on July 24, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Bill and Elanor Williams. He was a proud resident of Palmyra, Wisconsin and was a 1962 graduate of Palmyra High school. He later moved to California and then back to Whitewater, Wisconsin. Terry served in the National Guard. He also held numerous other jobs in California and Wisconsin. Terry was very involved in studying History. He knew a great deal about the Civil War. He also knew a great deal about the local history in the Palmyra area. He loved to use his metal detectors for exploring. He also had a love for...

The checkered flag has flown... Charles Richard Sommerfeldt passed away on January 16, 2026 with family at his bedside. He was born on April 27, 1943, at Edgerton Memorial Hospital. Son of John and Alice (Tucker) Sommerfeldt. He was raised in the rural area of Edgerton. He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1960. His family moved to Fort Atkinson that year when he started working at what was Eagle Foods, later became Piggly Wiggly. In 1961, he met his future wife, Roberta Hundley at a wedding dance. They later married in 1963 at the Albion Primitive Methodist Church in rural Edgerton. They made their home in Fort Atkinson. He went on to work at Crepaco in Fort Atkinson which later...