Daily Jefferson County Union

Dr. Kevin B. Miller, age 69, passed away peacefully Friday, April 12th, with his loving wife Therese by his side. Kevin was born on February 1, 1955. He established the Central Wisconsin Eye Clinic in Wisconsin Rapids where he was a well-respected ophthalmologist for 39 years. He was a devout Christian who believed in service to others. Kevin facilitated Bible studies throughout the area. He volunteered for many years with the DNR teaching hunter safety, as well as snowmobile and ATV safety. He was also a master gardener and shared his love of gardening with his wife. As a UW-Madison alum, he was also an avid Badger fan. Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Therese; two children, Rachel...

PERRY DOUGLAS MOYER, 91 of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital surrounded by family on April 8, 2024. He was born to John and Myrtle (Brokmeier) Moyer in Whitewater on March 23, 1933. Perry grew up farming most of his life. He graduated from Whitewater High School in the class of 1950. Perry married Dorothy Kramer on October 25,1958 at St. Patrick Catholic Church by the late Father Berry. Perry served in the Army from March of 1958 where he served 16 months in Germany. Perry's Ayrshire cattle played a large part in his life, leading to a lot of friendships and memories. He was a lifetime member of the National Ayrshire Association. Perry...

Funeral Services are pending with Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI.

A Mass will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. at the church until the time of the service. Dunlap Memorial Home is assisting. www.DunlapMemorialHome.com

A gathering will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. Gabriel's Parish Center in Lake Mills from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a service of remembrance and military honors conducted by Lake Mills American Legion Post #67 at 1:00 p.m. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Elvessa Marie "Ellie" King passed away at Alden Estates of Jefferson, on April 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Roy and Leota Crozier, Ellie was born on August 27,1929 in Victoria, IL. She graduated from high school in Elmwood, IL in 1947 and attended and graduated from cosmetology school in Peoria,IL in 1948. Ellie married Dorrance King March 4, 1951, in Elmwood, IL. Following their marriage, they farmed in Princeville, IL and West Jersy, IL before moving to a farm in Helenville, WI. Following Dorrance's passing in 1991, Ellie moved to Jefferson, WI. Ellie worked for the Jefferson School District as a classroom and special education aide for 26 years. She also...

Jean E. Meracle, 83, of Dousman, WI passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024 at Aurora Summit Hospital with her loving daughter by her side. Jean was born on May 17, 1940 in Watertown, WI the daughter of Robert and Clara (Uglow) Meracle. She grew up in Dousman, WI and lived on Hardscrabble Road her entire life. Jean was proud of where she lived and even in her last days would always ask "what's new on Hardscrabble Road?". Jean graduated from Oconomowoc High School with the class of 1958. She worked for the Carnation Milk Products Company for the majority of her working career retiring in 2000. God blessed Jean with two children, Barbara and Kevin and she loved them both dearly. Jean was...

Celebration of life will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024, from noon until 4 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Jefferson (1420 S Rockwell Ave, Jefferson, WI 53549). Family and friends are encouraged to wear Packer and Brewer attire. Hafemeister Funeral Home is serving the family.

Roger Frank Krance Sr. Age 85 of Fort Atkinson passed away unexpectedly at Alden Estates on April 3, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1938 in Lima Center, WI to Edna (Smith) and Frank Krance. Roger graduated from Whitewater High School in 1956. He was employed at Thomas Industries in Fort Atkinson and American Farm in Janesville. Roger enjoyed time with his family and watching his favorite shows on TV. He was an avid Packer and Badger fan. He will be deeply missed by his family, wife Donna; sons, Roger Jr. (Annette), Michael (Tess), and Tyrone; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Terry (Rosie), Kay Jean (Bill); nephews and their families. He is preceded in death by his...

After living a full and blessed life, this strong, kind, and amazing woman peacefully went on to heaven at the age of 94 on March 29, 2024, at Three Pillars - Riverside Lodge in Dousman. Barbara was born on June 25, 1929, in Beaver, WI to the late Joseph and Cecelia (Hylock) Charapata. She was born the 12th of 16 children. Barbara was a helping hand on the farm where she was raised. She attended Flower Nook School, a one-room school, and graduated from Coleman High School in 1947. In 1948, Barbara attended Prospect Hall Woman's Secretarial School and soon after worked in Washington D.C for the United States government. Barbara spoke fondly of those exciting days in "Washington". On May 3,...

Robert E. Beranek, 84, of Fort Atkinson and previously of North Prairie, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024 at his home. Bob was born at home in North Prairie on December 12, 1939 the son of Thomas and Leora (Fuhrman) Beranek. He grew up in North Prairie and graduated from Mukwonago High School. After completing his schooling, Bob faithfully served his country in the United States Army and would remain in the reserves for 8 years after his active duty service. On August 22, 1964 he married the love of his life, Sharyl Brown at the United Church of Christ in Dousman, WI. Bob and Sharyl enjoyed 59 years of marriage together. God blessed Bob and Sharyl with three children, Kristen, Katy...

Marica Jean Floerke (Behrens), 73, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Marcia was born on October 18, 1950. She was an only child, adopted as an infant and raised by Emil "Pete" Behrens and Charlotte Behrens (Bentheimer). She grew up in Cambridge WI, but loved spending the summers on Rock Lake. Marcia graduated from Cambridge High School in 1968. She briefly attended college at UW-Stevens Point and eventually became a trusted career employee of Nasco in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Marcia was a very proud parent of her two children: Jeffrey Johnson and Amy Farrington (Johnson). Throughout her life, Marcia enjoyed her children and, later,...

Arrangements are pending with Albrecht Funeral Home, Edgerton. www.albrechtfuneralhomes.com

Allison Maria Geimer, 60, of Jefferson, WI, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Allison was born in Madison, WI, on May 1, 1963, and grew up in Wauwatosa, WI, with her family. She went to Eisenhower Elementary and Longfellow Junior High School and moved to St. Coletta of Wisconsin in Jefferson, WI, in 1978 where she finished her schooling. She continued to live there for the next 46 years. She lived with her housemates and good friends, Heidi, Heather and Ann, in a group home for the last 21years. Most recently, Allison worked one day a week at Milk-Rite in Johnson Creek, WI, and enjoyed her job and co-workers. Allison had an amazing memory and was a voracious reader, which...

LEWIS "STEVE" GAY of Jefferson died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, 1956 in Statesboro, Georgia the son of the late Benjamin Sr. and Christine (Hendrix) Gay. On August 7, 2006 he married Elizabeth (Bonnie) Eisberner; she preceded him in death on March 16, 2020. Steve owned and operated Steve's Mobile Maintenance repairing farm equipment and trucks for many customers in the area. There wasn't anything he wasn't afraid to attempt to repair. He enjoying going to tractor pulls, country and gospel music, and more recently watching cooking shows and old movies on television. He was a member of...

Scott R. Church, 51, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his wife and children following a long battle with stomach cancer. He was born on September 27, 1972, in Janesville, the son of Robert and Nancy (Goodsell) Church. He was a 1991 graduate of the Fort Atkinson High School and had served in the U.S. Army Reserves. On November 9, 1996, he married his soul mate, Kathaleen Lynch at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Scott had owned and operated his own family business as an electrician and contractor. Survivors include his wife, Kathaleen; their children, Alicia (Jacob) Halvorson, Kristina Church, Andrea (Aldo) Soto, Daniel Church; grandchildren, Caiden Soto,...

Shirley J. Morgan, 91, of Lake Mills, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center. She was born on September 3, 1932, to the late Roy and Lorraine (Berner) Werner in Wauwatosa, WI. She was a graduate of Lake Mills High School Class of 1952 Shirley married Donald Morgan on June 7, 1952. She loved to crochet. Survivors include her daughters, Kathleen Morgan; Patricia (Robert Kienbaum) Manthe; grandchildren Courtney (Mark) Wollin, Nick (Tammy) Manthe, Theresa Manthe, Wendy Manthe, Josh (Lauren) Kienbaum; great-grandchildren, Alyssa (Chandler) Klug, Cody McGowan, and the light of her life Colton Kienbaum; brother Clyde (Linda) Werner; nieces; nephews;...

Pauline Mary Grams, 97, of Fort Atkinson passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at her home with family by her side. Pauline was born on January 17, 1927 in Milwaukee to Edward and Margaret (Weber) Schlegel. She retired after 21 years of working for Gould Plastic as a custodian. Pauline enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her children, Joseph Grams of Fort Atkinson, Deborah (Don) Buff of Fort Atkinson; grandchildren, Matthew (Georgia), Sarah, Alica, Renee, Carla; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Hope Paul; and dear friend, Thomas Jurgilanis. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Margaret Schlegel; and siblings, Audrey (George) Newhouse, Paul Schlegel, and Earl...

Michael John Baumann, 74, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison on March 25th, 2024. He was born on June 1st, 1949, in Watertown to Harold and Arline (Kaercher) Baumann. He married Earline "Judy" Baker on June 27th, 1970, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Jefferson. They had two children, Deanna and Daniel. He worked at Schweiger for many years and Monterey in Janesville for many years until they closed. He retired and lived life full of adventure. He loved to be outside, purchase "fixer-uppers" and tinker with things in his garage. He had a love for hunting, fishing, old cars, boats, and tractors. He loved attending the car show and the thresheree. His love for his family was...

Visitation will be held at the Community Baptist Church(203 North 4th Street, Silver Lake, WI 53170)on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 2-4p.m. with service at 4p.m. Private interment. Lazarczyk Family Funeral Home of lake Geneva, WI is assisting the family.

Jason M. Madison, 48 of Watertown, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 22, 2024. Jason was born on August 19, 1975, in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Raymond and Kim (Schetter) Madison. He attended Jefferson High School and later earned a GED. He was employed as a Truck Driver for many years, working for Lorman's in Fort Atkinson, Jacobson Trucking in Lake Mills, and most recently Clean Harbor Environmental in Fort Atkinson. Jason could fix anything, and his talents and interests centered around the Hobby. He loved anything that had to do with an engine or wheels. He especially loved semi's and trains, both real and model. And attending tractor and steam shows were...