All Obituaries

Jorge A. Calzadas Aguilar, 21 of Jefferson, passed away on June 15, 2021 in Texarkana, TX. Jorge was born August 26, 1999 to Elvia Calzadas Aguilar in Xalapa, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Soccer was a special part of Jorge’s life, and he shared that with those around him. He loved to listen to music, especially rap, and even wrote his own songs. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors and often went hiking. Time spent with family was cherished by Jorge, and he touched the lives of those...

Lon J. Otto, 71 of Johnson Creek, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the home of his daughter. Lon was born on September 16, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Joseph and Florence (Panfil) Otto. He graduated from Notre Dame University High School in Milwaukee in 1967. On April 19, 1974, he married June Zubarik in West Allis, WI and the couple raised 7 children together. Lon was in the grocery business for many years, working most of them with the Kohl’s chain.  Grocery is an...

David E. Thurow, 57 of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home. David was born on April 28, 1964 in Baraboo, WI, the son of Darrel and Kay (Miller) Thurow.  During the first 7 year of David’s life, his family lived throughout the World while Darrel served in the US Navy.  When David was 7, his family moved to Whitewater, where he attended school and grew up.  The 3 things that describe David’s interest best are: music, Matchbox Cars, and...

Armand Arnold Prust, 83, of Jefferson, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Armand was born on April 4, 1938 in Lake Mills to Arnold and Minnie (Meyer) Prust. He attended Lake Mills High School and graduated from Diesel Engineering School in Sun Prairie. Armand worked many years for Napa Auto Parts of Jefferson and Wisconsin Rapids. Armand married Mary Bradley on May 31, 1975 at the United Methodist Church in Jefferson, where they were still members. Armand...

Rev. John E. Martin, II, 74 of Germantown, WI, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital in Menomonee Falls. Jack was born on January 25, 1947 in Oshkosh, WI, the son of John and Mildred (Graper) Martin. He was baptized in 1947, at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church and was confirmed in 1961, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, both in Oshkosh, WI. He graduated from Northwestern Prep School and Northwestern College, both of Watertown, WI in 1965 and 1969 respectively. ...

Donald E. Frohmader, 88 of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2021 at Home Again Assisted Living of Cambridge. Don was born on December 2, 1932 in Jefferson, the son of Ernest and Wanda (Schultz) Frohmader. He grew up in the area and graduated from Jefferson High School. After graduation, he worked for many years as a maintenance technician in the textile industry. In his free time, Don loved to go hunting and fishing, especially salmon fishing with his kids. One of his favorite...

Gloria “Glory” M. Janke, 99 of Helenville, previously of Waukesha, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Glory was born December 7, 1921 to Anthony and Helena (Lang) Schultz in Waukesha. She grew up in the Waukesha area and graduated from Waukesha High School. In May of 1948, she married Ellsworth Janke in Greenfield and the two shared many years of marriage until his death in 1990. Glory was truly a caregiver and took care of her...

John M. Clark, 60 of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at UW-Hospital of Madison. John was born July 17, 1960 in Fort Atkinson, the son of Henry and Barbara (Hamann) Clark. John was a quiet man who enjoyed collecting memorabilia such as autographs and posters, especially from his favorite musicians. He enjoyed listening to heavy metal music and always dreamed of being a guitarist. John was a proud mentor and member of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous for...

J. Gabriel “Gabe” Shedd, 36 of Fort Atkinson, WI (formerly of Seneca, SC) passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home. Gabe was born on December 8, 1984 in Seneca, SC, the son of John “Ricky” Shedd and Pamela (Boggs) Shedd.  Gabe grew up in the Seneca area and graduated from West-Oak High School in Westminster and went on to attend the Brooks Institute of Photography in Ventura, CA, where he learned the ins and outs of movie and television...

Frank A. Galluzzo, 64 of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital of Madison. Frank was born on August 22, 1956 in Illinois, the son of Frank and Eleanor Galluzzo.  Frank grew up splitting time between Illinois and Wisconsin.  He worked as a sheet metal fabricator in the heating and cooling industry for many years.  Frank enjoyed his friends and loved drinking a cold beer.  Frank lived for many years at Jellystone Park in Fort...