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Dr. George Harold Seeburger, 89, of Lake Mills passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Lilac Springs Assisted Living in Lake Mills. George was born on July 20, 1935 in Phillips, Wisconsin to George and Nellie (Knight) Seeburger. He graduated from Phillips High School and received an undergraduate degree from UW Stevens Point and went on to earn his PhD from the University of Georgia Athens. He was a biology professor at UW Whitewater up until his retirement. George married Nancy Carole Skalitzky on November 6, 1959 in Waukegan, Illinois. Nancy passed on November 13, 2021. They enjoyed traveling to Rockport, Texas, where they were snowbirds for thirty years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing...

Mark Eddie Evenson, 73, Cambridge passed away on December 25, 2024 at Sunset Ridge Memory Care in Jefferson, WI. Mark was born on October 30, 1951, in Fort Atkinson to Eddie and Eunice (Trieloff) Evenson. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1970. Mark served his country in the United States Army as a medic and was deployed to Vietnam during the War. He married Catherine Susee in 1973. Mark worked for many years as a dental technician and then opened his own business (Mark's Mini Mart) in Cambridge. Because of his time in the war, he suffered from PTSD and was fully service connected through the VA. Mark authored a book entitled "The Sins of Sickness: An Alcoholic Believer's...

William J. "Bill" West, 75, of Whitewater passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson. Bill was born on September 9, 1949 to John and Bessie (Sutherland) West in Fort Atkinson. He worked at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater for twelve years. Bill enjoyed watching the Packers and NASCAR. He is survived by his girlfriend, Sandy Hahn; and many friends and family. A memorial visitation will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 11AM until 1PM at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Inurnment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater. Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Clifford Maynard Witte, age 103, of Whitewater, WI completed his earthly journey on December 24, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Clifford was born on September 13, 1921 on a farm in Mount Horeb, WI, and was the third child of Ella and Eli Witte. Clifford served his country by joining the Navy in 1942 during WWII, and served alongside his two brothers. Later he used the GI bill to attend Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, IA. There he met the love of his life, Beulah (Billie) Ohrberg, and they married on Nov 7, 1946. Shortly after Clifford graduated, they moved to Platteville and opened Witte Chiropractic Clinic on Main Street. Clifford eventually moved his...

Mary Ann Burkhardt, 79, passed away December 24, 2024, at Edgerton Hospital, surrounded by loved ones following a brief illness. Mary was born on September 14, 1945, in Chicago, IL, to Raymond and Helen (Pasternak) Burkhardt. She attended elementary school in Chicago and Good Counsel Catholic Girls High School, before her family moved to Whitewater where she graduated from WHS in 1963. She worked at Gus's Pizza Palace, Whitewater Products, and finally, Jones Dairy Farm until her retirement 33 years later. She enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, boating, golf, riding her motorcycle, and playing softball for the Long Branch Saloon. She was also famous for leaving a memento on the 4th of July...

Jean Lucile Zuill, 98, of Whitewater passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Hearthstone Memory Care. Jean was born on April 20, 1926 in the Town of Lima to Howard and Florence (VanDuser) Hunt. Along with her brother Van, she grew up on their family farm in Lima. She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1944. For a short time, Jean worked at the Parker Pen Company in Janesville. She married David "Dave" Zuill on August 9, 1947 in Whitewater. Upon marriage and having their two daughters, Janet and Mary, Jean undertook the meaningful job of mother and homemaker. Jean enjoyed baking and crafts, and she was well known for her handmade teddy bears, macrame chairs, and Christmas...

Terry Lynn Behlke, 73, of Fort Atkinson, passed away peacefully on 12/16/2024 after a sudden illness, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, care, laughter, and joy. Born in Fort Atkinson to Lawrence and Dorothea (Trieloff) Behlke, Terry was a 1969 Fort Atkinson High School graduate and a lifetime St. Paul's Lutheran Church member. She married her longtime love, James Cheek, on 8/26/06. Terry worked at Moore's Seafood and Moe Brothers Lighting before landing at UW-Whitewater as a University Service Program Associate, where she worked in continuing education and loved planning camps and conferences for students and staff until she retired in 2012 after...

Sherry Lee Young, 81, of Oconomowoc passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Lake Country Health Services. Sherry was born on February 23, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ray and Catherine (Grams) Turner. On April 20, 1963 Sherry married Larry Young in Elkhorn and together they raised four children. Sherry worked at Melster's Candy Co. for twelve years. She enjoyed animals, puzzles, baking cookies, and going to the movies when she was able. Sherry is survived by her children, Teresa (Dan) Grassman of Summerville, South Carolina, Steven Young of Sun Prairie, Katherine (Dale) Jaedike of Summerville, South Carolina, Matthew Young, of Rockford; grandchildren, Katie Hanson, Ian Hanson, Jack...

Marvin L. Hoffer, 80, of Jefferson passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Dimensions Living in Jefferson. Marvin was born on August 12, 1944 in Portage to Melvin and Mae (Annis) Hoffer. He graduated from Portage High School in 1962. Marvin enlisted in the United States Army in 1964. On June 1, 1968 Marvin married Phyllis Caroll and together they raised four children. Marvin was a member at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson. He enjoyed repairing things, woodworking, and scouting. Marvin is survived by his children, Curt Hoffer, Dawn (Jay Pitz) Masone, Lana Hoffer, Paul Hoffer, (Sarah Laufenberg); grandchildren, Thaddeus Hoffer, Katie Erdman, Jacob(Samantha) Erdman;...

James (Jim) William Gross was reunited with his eternal father on December 1, 2024 at the age of 87 years. A devout Catholic, Jim spent much of his life donating time and resources to serve the needs of others.vBorn in New London, WI to Elmer and Lucille (Hetzer) Gross, Jim and his sister Shirley attended Most Precious Blood Catholic Grade School. His father's career twice relocated the family during the siblings' formative years, leading to a brief residence in Green Bay and eventually settling in Fort Atkinson, where the children attended high school. Jim graduated in 1955, having been a member of the debate club and track team. In 1959 Jim graduated from UW-Whitewater (at the time known...

Mass will take place at 12PM on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Whitewater. Visitation from 10AM until mass. Burial at 10AM on Friday, December 20th at Wisconsin Memorial Park. www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.

John William O'Connor, 94, of Jefferson passed away peaceably on Friday, November 30, 2024 at Grace Commons in Menomonee Falls. A memorial mass of Christian burial will take place at 12PM on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Whitewater. Visitation will take place from 10AM until the time of service. Burial will take place at 10AM on Friday, December 20th at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. a Full obituary can be found at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.

John William O'Connor, 94, of Jefferson passed away peaceably on Friday, November 30, 2024 at Grace Commons in Menomonee Falls. John was born on January 21, 1930 in Eden Township to Thomas and Grace (Walter) O'Connor. Raised on his family's dairy farm outside of Dodgeville he received engineering degrees from the Wisconsin State College and Institute of Technology at Platteville and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. John was employed as an engineer at Allis Chalmers and latter at Snap-On Tools. After marrying his soulmate Judie in 1965 they settled in Muskego, WI and started their family. After their retirements, they returned to John's farming heritage by purchasing a hobby farm...

Irene Heiliger, 101, of Fort Atkinson passed away on November 27, 2024 at Wellington Meadows in Fort Atkinson. Irene was born on September 28, 1923 in rural Fort Atkinson to Ewald and Rose (Schilling) Wolff. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1941 and went to work at Cremery Package as an administrative assistant. She later worked at Friendly Finance and First National Bank. On January 25, 1946, she married Leonard Heiliger at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson. They were blessed with 77 years of marriage. She enjoyed traveling and together they saw the whole United States. They went on cruises to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska. In later...

After a long full life, Janine Marie (Dickerson) Weiss was called home to the Lord. Janine was born on April Fool's Day, 1930 in Milwaukee. She grew up enjoying Trolleys, dancing and school with her sisters, Donna Domagalski, Marcyl Howel, Karen Moczynski and her parents, Glenn and Lucille Dickerson. In 1950, she married Frederic Weiss in a little church in Three Lakes WI. Shortly after, the first of 5 kids was born with the next 2 shortly after. Denice Lucille (Edward DeGroot), David Arthur, and Dana Lynn (Stephen Lind). After a breather Debra Beth (Alyn Jones) and Donna Raye (Dale Wendorf) arrived and the gang was complete. Sunday dinners are the tradition she started, and we will...

Susan R. Stuckey, 54, of Fort Atkinson passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center surrounded by her loving family and friends. Sue was born on December 27, 1969 to Bruce and Joy Stuckey. Susan dedicated her professional life to the Jefferson County Human Services department, where she worked for 25+ years. She was a valued employee, and her work made a lasting impact on those she served. She enjoyed life to the maximum. She loved her many friends and family, her fur babies, her surrogate grandkids, beach vacations, fishing with her Dad in the Wisconsin Dells, shopping adventures and going out, Halloween, attending the Witches Ball, going to Fireside plays,...

Edward "Ed" Birk, 86, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on April 21, 1938, Ed was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. In 1964, he married the love of his life, Lorraine, on November 14th. Together they built a life based on love, respect, and family, raising their daughter Jennifer, who will forever cherish his memory. Ed served his country in the Wisconsin 32nd Infantry of the National Guard from 1961-1962 and was mobilized during the Berlin Crisis. Ed dedicated many years to his career as a Design Engineer at APV Crepaco, where he designed many products in dairy processing equipment and holds several patents for some of his designs....

Lorraine Antoinette Hilleshiem, 94, of Cambridge died on Wednesday October 30, 2024 at Our House Assisted Living. This was her home these past 6 years in Cambridge. Lorraine was born on November 16, 1929 in Richland Center, WI to Gordon and Caroline Olson. On November 2, 1946 she married Delos Hilleshiem in Richland Center. He preceded her in death. Delos and Lorraine owned and operated the Cambridge Locker Plant for over 35 years. Lorraine also was a village clerk for many years after the sale of the store. Lorraine was a life-long member of Rockdale Lutheran Church. She is survived by son Ron (Kathy) Hilleshiem, Madison, WI, daughter Sherry Hilleshiem, Cambridge; grandchildren...

Marilyn May (Kvale) Smith, 92, of Whitewater passed away at home on Tuesday, October 30, 2024. She was born on the family dairy farm in Hampden Township. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Theodore and Viola (Fahrenkopf) Kvale. She walked several miles to Nelson one room Schoolhouse grade school for eight years. Marilyn attended Columbus High School and graduated in 1950. Following graduation from high school, she attended Madison Vocational School in Madison. She held jobs in Madison and Milwaukee. While in Madison, Marilyn met William J. Smith of New Glarus. They were united in marriage on November 14, 1953 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison. After they were married, they made...

The big lefty has been called up to the Eternal League to pitch for St. Peter's Angels, with the trade becoming official on Saturday, October 26, 2024. (He always had a heavenly swing.) Louis Yanz passed peacefully at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek, WI, surrounded by love and care. Lou was born in Fort Atkinson, WI, to Daisy Strincevich Yanz and Wendell Yanz. At the age of five, he moved with his mother to Gary, Indiana, where he attended Franklin Elementary School and Lew Wallace High School through 11th grade. Lou returned to Fort Atkinson for his senior year and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School. A natural athlete, Lou earned letters in track, basketball, and...

Betty Smillie passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Monday, October 21, 2024. Betty was born to Ester and Walter Gillis On May 23, 1933. She lived her childhood in Cold Spring, Wisconsin, helping her family work the farm on Gillis Road. She married Patrick Smillie and together they raised 7 children. Betty always put family first and even during difficult times kept an open home to those who needed it. Betty was a 4' 10" ball of energy. For many years, she was a cleaning lady and was employed by wonderful people who became friends. In her younger years, she was creative and dabbled in ceramics, cake decorating, and baking. Later in life, she spent many hours with her grandchildren and...