Marilyn Anita Miles, 84, Whitewater, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Mulberry Glen Senior Living Community in Whitewater, WI. Marilyn was born on October 3, 1936 in Whitewater, WI, the daughter of Kenneth and Edna (Krahn) Sutherland. She married Robert Miles on November 3, 1956 in Whitewater, WI. Marilyn is survived by her two sons: Gordon (Sandy) Miles and Brant (Ivy) Miles; grandchildren Alison (Brian) Ulrich, Kelcie (Crandel) Weissmiller, Nathan (Becky Marcussen) Miles, Alyssa (Trace) Teboda; great-grandchildren, Hayden Ulrich, Aspen and Willow Weissmiller; sisters, Waverly Miles and Myrna Schiro. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert. A Memorial...

Lois Winters, 85, went home to heaven on Sunday, February 28, 2021, after a brief stay at Rainbow Hospice. Lois Jean Schroeder was born December 12, 1935, the first of three children born to Norbert and Lucille Schroeder in Freedom, Wis. At St. Peter Lutheran Church in Freedom she was baptized into saving faith on January 5, 1936 and then confirmed her faith on April 10, 1949. She was a 1953 graduate of Freedom High School. She met Bill Winters at a dance, and on June 2, 1956, they were married in Appleton. They had enjoyed more than 55 years together when he died July 1, 2011. Lois and Bill farmed near Palmyra in the early years of their marriage. When they moved into Fort Atkinson, Lois...

Lois Winters, 85, went home to heaven on Sunday, February 28, 2021, after a brief stay at Rainbow Hospice. Lois Jean Schroeder was born December 12, 1935, the first of three children born to Norbert and Lucille Schroeder in Freedom, Wis. At St. Peter Lutheran Church in Freedom she was baptized into saving faith on January 5, 1936 and then confirmed her faith on April 10, 1949. She was a 1953 graduate of Freedom High School. She met Bill Winters at a dance, and on June 2, 1956, they were married in Appleton. They had enjoyed more than 55 years together when he died July 1, 2011. Lois and Bill farmed near Palmyra in the early years of their marriage. When they moved into Fort Atkinson, Lois...

As I write these words, it is with sadness, but also with great pride. I am, and will always be proud to say that Dr. Larry Nelson, "Doc", was my dad. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, with the people who loved him most at his side. Doc lived to the age of 100, which is remarkable in itself. What is perhaps more remarkable, however, are the lives he touched, and the zest for living which was so characteristic of Doc up until the end. He was born on January 19, 1921, in Rockford, IL. His father, Arthur Nelson Sr., was a machinist and his mother, Elsie Storm Nelson was a homemaker. His older brother, "Artie", sister Cora, cousins and aunts were part of a happy childhood...

Henry "Hank" W. Leslie, 78, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2021, surrounded by his daughters. Hank was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin, on May 15, 1942, to Virgil and Katherine Leslie. The family moved to Blackhawk Island in the late 1950s, and eventually into the town of Fort Atkinson, where Hank resided his entire life. Hank married his best friend, high school sweetheart, and love of his life, Judy, in 1963. The two were married for over 52 years until Judy's death in 2016. Hank was fiercely loyal, generous, tough, independent, loving, and hard-working. His word was everything. Hank spent 40+ years as the co-owner of Fort Transportation. He worked tirelessly to build the...

Mary Lou Trailer, age 72, died at home Friday, February 26 following six years battling a rare auto-immune disease. Mary Lou was born on March 23, 1948 in Wisconsin Rapids. She was the third of eight children born to Orville and Inez Marti and graduated from Lincoln High School. She was married and moved to Madison in 1968. She attended Madison College after both daughters were in elementary school, graduating with a diploma in practical nursing. Mary Lou was strong, independent and determined to support her girls. She worked multiple jobs and retired from Group Health Cooperative after more than 30 years in service to the Madison area community. Mary Lou was united in marriage to...

Mary Lou Trailer, age 72, died at home Friday, February 26 following six years battling a rare auto-immune disease. Mary Lou was born on March 23, 1948 in Wisconsin Rapids. She was the third of eight children born to Orville and Inez Marti and graduated from Lincoln High School. She was married and moved to Madison in 1968. She attended Madison College after both daughters were in elementary school, graduating with a diploma in practical nursing. Mary Lou was strong, independent and determined to support her girls. She worked multiple jobs and retired from Group Health Cooperative after more than 30 years in service to the Madison area community. Mary Lou was united in marriage to...

Mary Lou Trailer, age 72, died at home Friday, February 26 following six years battling a rare auto-immune disease. Mary Lou was born on March 23, 1948 in Wisconsin Rapids. She was the third of eight children born to Orville and Inez Marti and graduated from Lincoln High School. She was married and moved to Madison in 1968. She attended Madison College after both daughters were in elementary school, graduating with a diploma in practical nursing. Mary Lou was strong, independent and determined to support her girls. She worked multiple jobs and retired from Group Health Cooperative after more than 30 years in service to the Madison area community. Mary Lou was united in marriage to...

Brian Edwin Zordel, 78, Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI. Brian was born on April 4, 1942 in Battle Creek, MI to Edwin and Elsie (Seidenberg) Zordel. He graduated from Appleton West High School and received his bachelor's degree in education from UW- Eau Claire. Brian played football for the Blugolds and was on the 1963 conference championship team. "Zorch" was very proud of this accomplishment and remained good friends with his teammates. Brian taught for 3 years at Iola-Scandinavia High School before moving to Whitewater where he taught geography and social studies. It was there that he met his future wife Mary Felber. They...

Brian Edwin Zordel, 78, Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI. Brian was born on April 4, 1942 in Battle Creek, MI to Edwin and Elsie (Seidenberg) Zordel. He graduated from Appleton West High School and received his bachelor's degree in education from UW- Eau Claire. Brian played football for the Blugolds and was on the 1963 conference championship team. "Zorch" was very proud of this accomplishment and remained good friends with his teammates. Brian taught for 3 years at Iola-Scandinavia High School before moving to Whitewater where he taught geography and social studies. It was there that he met his future wife Mary Felber. They...

Ruth Roberta (Hohmann) Rosin, age 94, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on February 24, 2021, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Harlan Pelischek. Ruth was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on August 17, 1926. She was baptized at English Lutheran Church in La Crosse and was confirmed in her faith in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Ruth graduated from Logan High School in 1944 and from Dr. Martin Luther College in 1949. She married Rupert Rosin in Peridot, Arizona, on July 15, 1949, and remained his cherished and faithful wife for 39 years. Ruth Interrupted her college years to teach in one and two-room Lutheran schools in Valentine and Stanton, Nebraska. After her marriage she...

Ruth Roberta (Hohmann) Rosin, age 94, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on February 24, 2021, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Harlan Pelischek. Ruth was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on August 17, 1926. She was baptized at English Lutheran Church in La Crosse and was confirmed in her faith in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Ruth graduated from Logan High School in 1944 and from Dr. Martin Luther College in 1949. She married Rupert Rosin in Peridot, Arizona, on July 15, 1949, and remained his cherished and faithful wife for 39 years. Ruth Interrupted her college years to teach in one and two-room Lutheran schools in Valentine and Stanton, Nebraska. After her marriage she...

Mike was born to Henry James (Jim) and Kathleen (Peg) O'Connor in 1952 at Fort Atkinson Hospital. The son of an Army officer, he moved over ten times, returning to Whitewater to graduate from high school. At just 17 years old, Mike enlisted as an Army Infantryman. Initially stationed in Germany, he soon volunteered to go to Vietnam, where he served with the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Mike spent the majority of his career working for the state in facilities management and rounded out his career with time at UW-Madison and UW-Whitewater. While Mike took great pride in his work, his passions laid with family, friends, reading and golf. Throughout their 28 year journey, Mike and Rudy...

Sonja Louise Nikolay, 85, of Cambridge, Wisconsin passed away on February 15th, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin. Sonja was born on January 1st, 1936 in Portage, Wisconsin to Della (Hendrickson) and Bernard Mitchell. Her childhood was in Oxford, Wisconsin where she helped in the family grocery store and developed her love of animals; raising all kinds of pets. She spent much of her early life in southern Wisconsin and attended UW-Madison, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Whitewater. She received her Master's degree in education and put a few credits toward a PhD. Cambridge has been her home since 1969, minus a few years spent in Oxford. She became an accomplished elementary school teacher of 37 years,...

Sonja Louise Nikolay, 85, of Cambridge, Wisconsin passed away on February 15th, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin. Sonja was born on January 1st, 1936 in Portage, Wisconsin to Della (Hendrickson) and Bernard Mitchell. Her childhood was in Oxford, Wisconsin where she helped in the family grocery store and developed her love of animals; raising all kinds of pets. She spent much of her early life in southern Wisconsin and attended UW-Madison, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Whitewater. She received her Master's degree in education and put a few credits toward a PhD. Cambridge has been her home since 1969, minus a few years spent in Oxford. She became an accomplished elementary school teacher of 37 years,...

Norma "Jeanne" Triebold , 88, Whitewater, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Naples, Florida. Jeanne was born on January 14, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Norma (Thorne) and George D. Sickafoose. She graduated from Hyde Park High School and The Chicago School of Dental Nursing. In 1954 Jeanne married Robert E. Hawes and they moved back to his hometown of Whitewater in 1956, happily leaving big city life behind. After 12 years of marriage, Bob died suddenly. A year and a half later Jeanne met Frederic "Fritz" Triebold. They married on October 14, 1967 and shared fun and adventure in both the daily and special events of their 50 years together. As...

Laurie G. Williams, 81, of Fort Atkinson, WI, previously from Watertown, WI, entered into eternal life on February 13th, 2021,due to secondary conditions from Covid. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones, her devoted dog Stormy, and Boo, our family dog who decided he was not leaving her bedside until she passed. Laurie was born on October 9th, 1939 in Jefferson, Wisconsin to the late Mark and Helen (Schneberger) Quest. She was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Johnson Creek High School in 1956, and shortly after she married Jim Goss in August of 1956. She lived an army life for 12 years, but she loved traveling and meeting new people through the...

Laurie G. Williams, 81, of Fort Atkinson, WI, previously from Watertown, WI, entered into eternal life on February 13th, 2021,due to secondary conditions from Covid. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones, her devoted dog Stormy, and Boo, our family dog who decided he was not leaving her bedside until she passed. Laurie was born on October 9th, 1939 in Jefferson, Wisconsin to the late Mark and Helen (Schneberger) Quest. She was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Johnson Creek High School in 1956, and shortly after she married Jim Goss in August of 1956. She lived an army life for 12 years, but she loved traveling and meeting new people through the...

Laurie G. Williams, 81, of Fort Atkinson, WI, previously from Watertown, WI, entered into eternal life on February 13th, 2021,due to secondary conditions from Covid. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones, her devoted dog Stormy, and Boo, our family dog who decided he was not leaving her bedside until she passed. Laurie was born on October 9th, 1939 in Jefferson, Wisconsin to the late Mark and Helen (Schneberger) Quest. She was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Johnson Creek High School in 1956, and shortly after she married Jim Goss in August of 1956. She lived an army life for 12 years, but she loved traveling and meeting new people through the...

Ivan Springstead, aged 100, Cambridge, WI. passed away peacefully Feb 9, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born to parents Ivan and Ora (Sloat) Springtstead, Dec 20, 1920, in Port Huron, MI. The oldest of 6 children, with a strong work ethic he often held odd jobs to help the family make ends meet. He graduated from Port Huron High School and was later the first college graduate in his family, receiving a degree from George Williams College, Chicago, IL. Ivan enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 and completed flight training school in Ames, IA. His top 10% class rank qualified him for lighter than air school in Lakehurst, NJ, where he received his commission to pilot blimps. Stationed at...

Ivan Springstead, aged 100, Cambridge, WI. passed away peacefully Feb 9, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born to parents Ivan and Ora (Sloat) Springtstead, Dec 20, 1920, in Port Huron, MI. The oldest of 6 children, with a strong work ethic he often held odd jobs to help the family make ends meet. He graduated from Port Huron High School and was later the first college graduate in his family, receiving a degree from George Williams College, Chicago, IL. Ivan enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 and completed flight training school in Ames, IA. His top 10% class rank qualified him for lighter than air school in Lakehurst, NJ, where he received his commission to pilot blimps. Stationed at...