All Obituaries

Carol Dianne Seitz, wonderful mother, sister, and grandmother, 74 of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at her home in Jefferson. Carol was born on August 27, 1947, in Watertown, WI, to Robert and Ruby (Naedler) Leedle. She grew up in Helenville with her 6 siblings where she loved to hang out with the neighbor kids, go ice skating at the local pond in the winter months and take baton twirling lessons in the off season. Carol also participated in local parades and competed at...

Patricia Walters (nee Dassow) Patricia Walters, age 78, passed away July 24, 2022, at her home surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. She died after a 5+ year courageous battle against Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA).   Patricia was born October 31, 1943 in St Cloud, Minnesota to John and Elsie (Steinmann) Dassow. We celebrate and honor a caring woman who we are so lucky to call our Mom and friend. She is the foundation of everything that we are. In 1964, Mom was...

Ronald J. Giese, 75 of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at his home at Abilities Oak Grove in Fort Atkinson. Ronald was born on November 8, 1946, in Lake Mills, WI, the son of Reinhart and Velma (Rauss) Giese.  Ron grew up in a large family and was known to be a joker!  He loved to sing and pray and shopping trips were always looked forward to.  Ron was a fisherman and he accepted lawnmower rides whenever they were offered.  He competed in the Special...

James A. Fetterer, 64 of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his home. James was born May 11, 1958, in Valparaiso, IN, the son of Richard and Marjorie (Nelson) Fetterer. His family traveled as his father pursued his education, and the family moved from Indiana to Missouri and finally to Iowa. After graduating from Shenandoah High School in 1976, James began a career in the US Air Force where he climbed the ranks to Chief Master Sargent and spent over 20 years in service...

Dennis Allen Terwilliger, 65 of Janesville, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek. Dennis was born April 6, 1957, in Janesville, WI, the son of Walter and Delores (Schultz) Terwilliger. He grew up in southern Wisconsin as his family moved between Janesville and Racine, attending high school in the area. For over 40 years, Dennis worked as an over the road trucker with his copilot Lucky Dog and drove millions of miles accident free,...

Verle V. Streng, 96 of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Reena Senior Living in Fort Atkinson. Verle was born September 18, 1925, in Loyal, WI, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Flaherty) Duell. On January 20, 1954, she married Floyd Streng Sr. in Jefferson and the couple spent 48 years together until his death in 2002. In her spare time, Verle began working as a crossing guard in Jefferson in front of East Elementary when her sons began school and there was no one...

Beth L. Burke, 55 of Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, after a courageous battle in hospice at Heritage Homes in Watertown, WI. Beth was born June 19, 1967, in Plainfield, IL, the daughter of Edward and Delane (Overman) Burke. She attended Plainfield High School and graduated in 1985. Later in her life, she moved to Tomahawk, WI, and helped own and operate a bar and resort with her father and family. In 2022, Beth married Chris Endl after the couple spent the last 20 years...

Dwayne M. Flusch, 58 of Lake Koshkonong, WI, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home. Dwanye was born September 1, 1963, in Bellvue, WA, the son of Hollies and Darlene (Deuel) Flusch. He grew up in various places across the United States since his father traveled for work but later moved back to Illinois to return to his roots and attended Dekalb High School. In 2000, Dwayne moved to Wisconsin to take care of his mother when her health declined. He had a huge heart for people and...

“It’s A Wonderful Life.” A classic movie buff, Bill certainly appreciated this one and believed in living every day to the fullest, never letting loss or pain discourage him. His own life adhered to the lessons of his favorite story, A Christmas Carol- that there is good and redemption in the world and the most that one can give is kindness and service to others. William Robert Brandel was born a natural singer, story teller and go-getter on November 18, 1948 to Judge...

Norene Frentzel Rindfleisch was called home by her Lord on June 10, 2022 at the age of 93.  She was born on March 7, 1929 to Walter and Helen (Kreklow) Frentzel in Fort Atkinson, where she grew up. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran church. Norene attended Hoard School, Emery Junior High and Fort Atkinson High School, graduating in 1947.  She graduated cum laude from UW-Whitewater with a Bachelor’s degree, and later got her Master’s degree in...