All Obituaries

Stanley D. Lichtenberg, 62 of Helenville, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa. Stanley was born on September 16, 1960, in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Delmar and Mary (Fritsch) Lichtenberg.  He graduated from Lakeside Lutheran High School in 1979 and later earned an associate degree in electrical engineering.  Stan worked as an electrical draftsman at ABB Drives in Brookfield for 10 years and most recently Axis Automation in Hartland.  On...

Marilyn R. Koebke Martin, 72 of Helenville, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Kensington Care and Rehab of Waukesha. Marilyn was born on September 30, 1950, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI, the daughter of Donald and Phyllis (Brown) Koebke.  She graduated from Madison West High School in 1968 and on July 15, 1978, Marilyn married John “Jack” Martin in Fort Atkinson, WI.  The couple had a daughter, Melissa, and enjoyed 42 years of marriage until...

James A. Loomis, 76 of Jefferson, died on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Bay Harbor Assisted Living of Beaver Dam. He was born on June 29, 1946, in Sacramento, CA, the son of Richard and Dorothy (Hart) Loomis.  He grew up on the west coast and graduated from Yuba City, CA High School in 1965.  He joined the US Navy soon after graduation and served in 2 tours in Vietnam as a “radar man”.  He also played the drums in the Navy Band.  He was honorably discharged in...

Erika K. Spransy, 19 of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at UW Hospital of Madison. Erika was born on September 25, 2003, in Balvi, Latvia, the birth daughter of Tatjana Lazdina.  She was adopted by Daniel and Beth (Riemer) Spransy in 2017 and came to her new home in Wisconsin.  Erika was above all a lover of life. She wanted the world to be a kinder place than she often found it was, and gave herself to making it that way. She deeply cared for those around her,...

Elida C. Estrada, 68 of Jefferson, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. Elida was born December 9, 1954, in Zacatecas, Mexico, the daughter of Daniel and Socorro (Estrada) Chairez.  She was raised in Mexico and married Jubey Garcia in 1975 and migrated to the U.S. in 1980.  The couple had 4 daughters and Elida mourned the death of her husband in 1998.  Elida was a dedicated Catholic and was known for her deep devotion and faith. ...

Frank R. Langholff, 91 of Jefferson, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 13, 2023, at home. Frank was born on May 18, 1931, in Jefferson, WI, the son of Frank and Gertrude (Schemm) Langholff.  He was confirmed at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church of Jefferson and attended the school there.  Frank was a devout Christian man who loved his family dearly.  He was employed at Stoppenbach’s of Jefferson, Ready Serve of Fort Atkinson, and a part-time farmer with his...

Julie A. Randa, 62 of DeForest, WI, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 4, 1960, in West Allis, WI, the daughter of Roy and Carol (Smerinski) Randa.  She grew up in West Allis and graduated from Nathan Hale high School in 1978.  She married Gary Klamrowski on September 29, 1984, and the couple had 2 daughters, but later divorced.  Julie was employed as a medical billing specialist for most of her working years.  She loved being...

Martin H. Schmitz, Jr., 42, of Jefferson, WI went to Heaven on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Martin was born on April 23, 1980 in Kenosha, WI the son of Martin and Patricia (Quinonez) Schmitz, Sr. He grew up in the Kenosha area and was a 1999 graduate of Bradford High School. Martin would later go on to earn his Associate Degree from Madison Media Institute. Martin was bright and did well in school throughout his educational years. On September 13, 2008 Martin was united in marriage to Sara...

Marion E. Dummer, 89 of Jefferson passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Alden Estates of Jefferson. Marion was born on January 21, 1934, at home in Jefferson, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Stella (Bass) Rueth.  She grew up and attended school in Jefferson in a one-room schoolhouse.   Marion married Duane “Buddy” Dummer at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Jefferson in the mid 1950’s and the couple had 3 children.  Marion considered Buddy the love of...

Daniel C. “Dday” Sullivan, 67 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Rainbow Hospice Center of Johnson Creek. Dan was born on June 6, 1955, in Sparta, WI, the son of Charles and Erma (Ewing) Sullivan.  He graduated from Sparta High School in 1973 and married Pamela Schultz in October 1991 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church of Jefferson.  The couple had the now famous, Madison-based band, Garbage play their wedding reception.  Dan and Pam...