All Obituaries

George Edward Groskopf, 86 of Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home with family at his side. George was born on September 5, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late George and Rose (Becker) Groskopf.  He graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Biochemical Engineering.  He was employed by Ladish Malting Company and in later years Cargill, Inc. where he had the opportunity to work and travel in China and various locations...

Erich H. Heinichen, 104 of Sullivan, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home. Erich was born on September 7, 1916 in Gleason, WI, the son of Frank and Ida (Radeck) Heinichen.   Erich grew up in the Merrill area and attended school there.  He served his country in the US Army during WWII as a heavy equipment operator.  Soon after returning home, Erich joined the Operating Engineers Local 139 - working 20 plus years, retiring in 1969.  On September 28,...

Scott J. Guttenberg, 41 of Jefferson, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at his home. Scott was born on December 21, 1978 in Madison, WI, the son of Donald and Patricia (Penzkover) Guttenberg.  He was a 1997 graduate of Jefferson High School and worked as a machinist at Bruno Independent Living Aids of Oconomowoc.  Scott loved to work with his hands – especially with his dad.  Many hours were spent together working on cars, building decks, and other...

Merlin D. “Pete” Walton Jr., 82 of Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek. Merlin was born on November 5, 1937 in Waukesha, WI the son of Merlin and Pearl (Welch) Walton Sr.  He attended school in Whitewater and worked many jobs, retiring as a Maltster at Ladish Malting Co. in 2002, after 21 years of service.  On May 6, 1988, he married Joyce Tredway in Jefferson.  Merlin’s interests were...

Alan D. “Al” Jergenson, 70 of Jefferson, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at his home with his family at his side. Al was born on April 17, 1950 in Sparta, WI, the son of Bernice and Nona (Teal) Jergenson.  He grew up in the Sparta area and graduated from UW-Whitewater in 1976, earning a degree in Administration.  Al worked 28 years at Friskies (now Nestle) in Jefferson as a purchaser and retired in 2013.  On October 14, 1983, Al married Kathryn Derus in...

Jeffrey R. Mamayek, 63 of Juneau, WI, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his home. Jeff was born on October 1, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Ralph and Mary Ann (Branmueller) Mamayek.  He attended and graduated from Pius High School and entered trade school and an apprentice program.  After apprentice completion, he began working at his grandfather and father’s business, earing Journeyman status with the Local 18 Sheet Metal Workers Union.  He took...

Karen "KC" (Carnes) Klauer February 28, 1942-August 19, 2020 "I came, I saw, I made a sarcastic remark, and I left." Karen M. Klauer, 78, of Helenville, WI, passed away on August 19, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital of Madison after a brief illness.   Karen was an avid Packers fan, and she never missed a game. As a loyal Helenville Rebels baseball supporter, she always believed that each and every season was going to be their year. In her spare time, she...

Charles F. Pruefer, 72 of Jefferson died on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Alden Estates of Jefferson. Charlie was born on April 14, 1948 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Leslie and Vera (Trick) Pruefer.   He was a 1966 graduate of Jefferson High Schools and worked as a welder at Crepaco in Lake Mills for many years until the company moved to Scotland.  Charlie was an avid and dedicated historian, especially studying Wisconsin history, and spent many hours with his Civil War...

Doris J. Jung-Carmichael (nee Messerschmidt), 91 of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at her home. Doris was born on May 17, 1929 in Whitewater, WI, the daughter of Benjamin and Ruth (Messenger) Messerschmidt.  She married William Jung in 1951 and the couple had 3 children and enjoyed 16 years of marriage until he died from complication of an auto accident.  She married William Carmichael in 1978 and they were happily married until his death in...

Steven D. Schoonover, 37 of Whitewater, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Steven was born on November 7,1982 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Steven and Connie (Zunker) Schoonover. He earned his GED in 2001. Steven loved his family and included his friends in that group. He spent many hours on walks on local trails with the dog, Bowzer. He and his sister Stephanie took many drives to Blackhawk Island where they spent time in nature together. Those times together are cherished by Stephanie....