All Obituaries

Linda J.Gradecki of Neosho passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 68 years. Linda is survived by her loving husband David Gradecki, her daughters, Jill Mory and Dr. Jenny Gradecki, and her grandchildren, Kyla, Shane and Casey and her sister, Karen Stekholm.  Also survived by her best friend Annie and other relatives and friends. Linda retired from John Deere Co. after many years of service. In retirement she volunteered at Hartford Aurora Medical Center.  She...

Dennis S. Schultz of Erin passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from an accident at the age of 50 years.  He was born on June 4, 1970 in West Allis, the son of Daniel and Barbara (nee Boutin) Schultz. Dennis was the strongest and most devoted husband, father, brother, son, nephew and friend.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and being outside with his family and friends.  He was always there for anyone who needed help. Dennis is survived by his loving wife,...

Anita Myrtle Prokop, of Horicon, passed away Sept 1st 2020 surrounded by her family in her summer home in Horicon, Wisconsin at the age of 93 years.  Anita was born on March 7th 1927 in Hustisford WI, to parents Bernadina (Smith) and Edwin Nehls.  In her early years, she worked at Western Electric Co. in Chicago.  Later she became the president of Klamerus & Company, manufacturing fish pole holders, until she retired in 1998.  She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and...

Robert William Sitzman Sr. (Bob), of Hartford, Wisconsin, went home to Heaven on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the age of 88 years, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 18, 1932 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the son of John and Elizabeth (nee Diener) Sitzman. He married Marilyn Diane Gandre at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kohler in 1953. Bob was a submariner in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years and retired as a Master Chief Electronics Technician in 1973. Following his...

Maris Jean Doege of Juneau, passed away Aug 7, 2020 at the age of 82 years. She was born August 15, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of George and Lila (nee Quick) Maederer. She married Thomas Doege, the love of her life. Maris is survived by her three children Erin (Mark) Andersen, Rapid City, S.D., Patrick (Sara) Doege, Neosho, WI, and Christopher Doege of Midland, TX.   She is also survived by her five grandchildren; Dylan Andersen, Rapid City, S.D., Kayla and Jessica Doege,...

Hildegard A. Otto of Hustisford, was born to Eternal Life, Monday, August 3, 2020, at the age of 94 years. She was born April 8, 1926 in the township of Clyman, daughter of Edward and Martha (nee Christian) Maas.  She was baptized, and confirmed at Zion Lutheran School in Clyman and married the love of her life Arnold (‘Speed’) Otto at the Zion Lutheran Church.   Hildegard was a life-long member of Bethany Ev.  Lutheran Church, Hustisford.  She was a...

James Joseph Degenhardt of Erin, Born to Eternal Life Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the age of 81 years.  He was born August 17, 1938 in Milwaukee.  He is survived by his loving wife Mary Celine (Nee Kaestner).  He is also survived by his loving children, Cynthia (Gary) Stuesser, Michael (Michelle) Degenhardt, Celine (John) Josephson and Christine (David) Schmitt, 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, his brother Albert, his sister Joan, his daughter-in-law Sue Degenhardt,...

  Phyllis Ruth Poppe of Watertown, passed away July 27, 2020 at the age of 93 years. She was born June 11, 1927, in Mayville WI, the daughter of Adolph and Elizabeth (nee Uhl) Mahnke. She married the love of her life, Richard Poppe on June 26, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mayville WI. Phyllis and her husband Richard, a cheese maker, worked together at their business ‘The Poplar Grove Dairy”, making cheese for the area farmers. She was a longtime member of...

 Richard L. Burki of Hartford, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at the age 73. Richard was born October 7, 1946, son of Edmund and Ruth (nee Casper) Burki.  He is survived by his loving wife Laura (nee Johnson) and his loving children Nicholas (Amy Shelander) Burki, Keith (Amy) Burki, and Rebecca (Samuel) Chaparro.  He is also, survived by five grandchildren, Zachary, Simon, Donovan, Dominic, Ariella, one brother Robert, and nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Annamay “Ann” Gazinski (nee Guetschow) passed on Wednesday, July 22 at the age of 94 years and 10 months.  She was born in Hustisford, Wisconsin on September 17, 1925, the daughter of Frank Guetschow  and Ethel Guetschow (nee Ryder).  After her childhood, Ann spent the remainder of her life in the Milwaukee and Waukesha areas.  Ann loved playing bridge, yardwork, parties and crafts. She is survived by her children, Joanne Pyc, Nancy (Roger) Bengtson, Jerry...