All Obituaries

Collin W. Stevens, 84 of Jefferson, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek. Collin was born on March 14, 1942, in Menomonie, WI, the son of Clifford and Alva (Follensbee) Stevens.  He graduated from Boyceville High School in 1960, and earned a teaching degree from UW-Whitewater, and later a master’s degree also from UW-W. On December 28, 1963, Collin was married to Carroll Peterson at Our Savior’s Lutheran ...

Janet Ruth Hansen, 88, formerly of Edmore, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at her home in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Janet was born on September 18, 1937, at the home of her parents, Robert and Shirley Andersen, in Trufant, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Donald Hansen. Janet is survived by her children, Lori (Randy) Brinks, Michael (Amber) Hansen, and Craig Hansen, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her ...

Paul Ostopowicz, age 55, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He fought a long battle of Cancer and did so with so much grace.  He was born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, on August 30, 1970, and grew up in Hartland, Wisconsin. After marrying Tina on March 4, 2000, they moved to Sullivan, Wisconsin, where Paul proudly spent the last 26 years of his life. Paul was a man who brought light into every room he entered. He smiled often, and his warm presence made ...

Harland S. Jay, 86 of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek. Harland was born on December 18, 1939, in Mauston, WI, the son of John and Vivah (Clark) Jay.  He grew up in the Mauston/Baraboo area and attended school there.  He served his country in the National Guard and the US Army from 1958 – 1962.  On December 15, 1962, he married Anna Johnson in Winonna, MN, and the couple had 2 sons.  ...

Francis F. “Frank” Anfang, 74 of Helenville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Aurora – Summit Hospital.  Frank was born on August 2, 1951, in Cumberland, WI, the son of Ray and Julie (Lietzau) Anfang.  He was raised in Sullivan and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1970.  On May 18, 1973, he married Patricia Weber at her family’s home.  Together, they raised 4 ...

Doris V. Laurin, 89 of Johnson Creek, died peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her home surrounded by love from her family. Doris was born on August 7, 1936, in Daggett, MI, the daughter of Peter and Josephine (Bushonville) Thoune.  She graduated from Stephenson High School (MI).  Doris and James P. Laurin were married on November 24, 1956, and for 63 years until his death in 2020.  They moved to Milwaukee, WI and raised two children while she worked at Briggs and ...

  Wayne William Krause, age 78, passed away on July 15, 2026. Wayne was born on October 6, 1947, in Jefferson, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Yvonne (Messerschmidt) Krause. He graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1966 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater in 1970. He later completed a Master's Degree in Marketing in 1972. Wayne spent his professional career in the sales of scientific and laboratory ...

Bruce L. Peterson, 76 of Fort Atkinson, WI, was called home on Saturday, July 11, 2026. He enjoyed his previous job of being a mechanic most; as one of his hobbies was working on cars. He adored spending time with his family; especially his eight grandchildren. He looked forward to NASCAR season naturally with his love for cars followed by the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers seasons. Bruce is survived by his wife Mary Peterson (Hoof), daughters Kristie (John) Neeman, Ashley Stahl ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Don Biwer, 86 of Jefferson who died peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Sunset Ridge Assisted Living.   Don was born on June 18, 1940, in Watertown, WI, the only child of Ray and Mildred (Lipkie) Biwer. Don graduated from Jefferson High School in 1958. He pursued higher education at St. Norbert’s College and served his country with honor in the National Guard. On August 3, 1963, he married Sharon Lang at St. ...

Randall G. “Randy” Schuyld, 53 of Milwaukee, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, atAria of Brookfield Assistant Living. Randy was born on August 22, 1972, in Watertown, WI, the son of Roger and Vicki (Kuckkan) Schuld. He attended Jefferson High School and began working in the Restaurant industry soon after. He was employed at Dom and Phil DeMarinis’Original Recipes–Italian Restaurant of Milwaukee, a place he loved and thrived at. Randy loved growing up in ...