All Obituaries

With full hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Stanley George Carlson, age 86, who left this world peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family.   Born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, he carried the values of loyalty, kindness, and quiet strength throughout his life. Stan graduated from St. Raphael's Catholic School and Madison Central High School in 1958, and was a Wisconsin State employee for 40+ years. He was ...

Kathleen A. Wisniewski, 77 of Johnson Creek, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Aurora – Summit Medical Center, following brief illness. Kathleen was born on September 14, 1948, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Louise (Hinkle) Ford.  She grew up in the Chicagoland area and married James Wisniewski on November 4, 1967, in Chicago.   The couple had 2 children and enjoyed 54 years of marriage, until his death in 2021.  Kathy enjoyed a simple life and ...

Jill R. Hoebbel, 66 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Rainbow Hospice Interpatient Center in Johnson Creek. On December 20, 1959, Robert and Inez (Watling) Duren had a baby girl and named her Jill Renee.   Born in the family’s home town of Greenfield, WI, Jill attended grammar school in the area, graduated from Greenfield High School in 1978, and earned a B. S. in Interior Design from UW-Stout in 1983.  While at Stout, Jill met Donald ...

Janet M. Cowley 82 Jefferson, died Sunday March 15, 2026 peacefully at Alden Estates of Jefferson.  She was born November 30, 1943 in Watertown WI. The daughter of Emil and Mae (Harris) Kasten. She attended Aztalan Country School through Lake Mills High School. She married Robert (Bob) Cowley October 27, 1969. Janet worked at her family business The MileAway before moving on to Hamlin's. She then found her “Calling” job at Countryside for over 25 years til her Rheumatoid ...

Edna M. Reganess, 84 of Helenville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 2,  2026, at her home.  Edna was born on February 4, 1942, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Schutte) Green. She worked as a manager at various banks, including Bank of America. On January 15, 2000, Edna was united in marriage with August “Butch” Reganess in Rock Hill, SC, and the couple spent 26 treasured years together. Edna loved the Lord, her family and gardening ...

Louise Beverly (Dolly) Fritch Carter died Sunday, March 1, 2026, with family present. Louise was born on September 3, 1953, in Columbus, WI to Reuben and Rosina (Pfeifer) Fritch. Louise was a 1971 graduate of Jefferson High School. She was confirmed in her faith in 1968. Louise maintained membership with St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Jefferson, WI throughout her life. She attended UW-Eau Claire and UW-Whitewater. Louise worked at various manufacturing and retail businesses. In her 40's she ...

Carol J. Anderson, 85 of Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Lake Mills Heath Services. Carol was born on August 1, 1940, in Independence, IA, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Mundt) Birkholz.  She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1958 and married Carl Anderson on September 26, 1974, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Jefferson.   Carol worked for Jefferson Meat’s and retired in 1984 and went on to work as an EMT in the city of ...

Leslie Jo Schlesner, 80 of Jefferson, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at AdventHealth Fish Memorial Hospital in Orange City, FL, while visiting her special friend, Don Taylor. Leslie was born on June 12, 1945, in Richmond, CA, the daughter of Lester and Mattie Lee (Rader) Mikkelsen.  She graduated from Whitewater High School in the early 1960’s.  Leslie worked at Jones Dairy Farm for years, but after an injury, opened a quilting, fabric and sewing store in Fort ...

Justin James Drake, 44, of Chicago, IL (formerly of Johnson Creek, WI), was sealed and redeemed to glory on February 18, 2026, and is now resting in the arms of his Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ. Though his earthly walk has ended, he has been given new life and will remain in the hearts and minds of those he left behind. Justin was born on July 29, 1981 in Milwaukee County Wisconsin. He spent his early years living in West Allis, later moving to Waterford and then Wind Lake in Racine ...

Sylvia Kwiatkowski, 74 of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek. Sylvia was born on February 27, 1951, in Seguin, TX, the daughter of Felipe and Josephine (Gonzolez) Marez.  The Marez family moved to the Jefferson area in Sylvia’s youth, and she graduated from Jefferson High School in 1970.  In May of 1981, Sylvia married Alan Kwiatkowski.  The couple had a son, Justin, and enjoyed 44 years of ...