All Obituaries

Donna Lynn, 76 of Jefferson, WI passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Alden Estates of Jefferson. Donna was born on November 11, 1946, in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Herbert and Dorothy (Jensen) Andrews.  She graduated from North High School, where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen.  She graduated from the University of Nebraska and was involved in her sorority.  Upon graduation, Donna moved to Southern California where she was a teacher.  She later was...

Roy J. Hagemeister, Sr., 71 of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his home. He was born on December 13, 1951 in Monroe, WI, the son for William and Ruby (Pautsch) Hagemeister.  Roy grew up in Southern Wisconsin but spent time in Illinois and Kentucky.  After school, he joined the US Army and was married.  Roy loved to fish local lakes and rivers and was a collector of all things.  Roy loved his family and his cats dearly.  He will be missed. Roy...

Richard R. Walther, 73 of Helenville, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home. Richard was born on July 9, 1949, in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Royal and Katherine (Lange) Walther.  He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1967 and married Ruth Peirick on May 17, 1974, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Watertown.  The couple moved to the family homestead, originally owned by Richard’s grandfather Joseph Walther, and had 4 children.  Richard...

William Charles “Bill” Flyte, 69, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Wednesday, May 10th at Alden Estates in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Born August 1st, 1953, Bill spent most of his formative years in the western suburbs of Chicago. He graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 1971, where he was an all-conference wrestler.  Bill had a long career as a Printer, his hard work evident in the creases of his ink-stained hands and his 9 and 3/4 fingers. He worked on the press for...

Ryan J. Davis, 35 of Sullivan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his home. Ryan was born on May 14, 1987, in San Francisco, CA, the son of Robert and Stephanie (Johnson) Davis. He graduated from Berkeley High School in 2005 and attended California State University – East Bay, earning a BA in Economics.  Music was a passion, and Ryan was an avid and talented guitarist, playing with a jazz ensemble during his high school years.  Ryan appreciated the...

Gerald T. Gardner, 73 of Ixonia, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home. Gerald was born on November 30, 1949, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of George and Alice (Fonslow) Gardner.  He graduated from John Marshall High School in Milwaukee and served his country in the US Army.  He married Mary Bolda on May 19, 1979, and the couple enjoyed 32 years of marriage until her death in 2011.  Gerald worked in metal recycling and kept himself busy, even in...

Russell L. Hafenstein, 73 of Brown Deer, WI, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Bradley Group Home of Brown Deer. Russell was born January 18, 1950, at Fort Memorial Hospital, the son of Lester and Rachel (Haferman) Hafenstein.  He lived with his family in Jefferson until age 8, when he moved to Central Colony of Madison, where he could be better cared for.  When Russell turned 18, he moved to Mount Sinai Green Tree Health Care Center in Glendale. On February 1, 1995, he...

Margaret M. Way, 69 of Deerfield, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Alden Estates of Jefferson. Margaret was born on March 23, 1954 in Outagamie County, WI, the daughter of Robert and June (Pahr) Kern.  She graduated from high school and lived in Deerfield with her mother until her death in 2010. She is survived by her siblings, other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and other family members. There will be no formal services for Margaret...

Brandon L. Lentz, 35 of Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle. Brandon was born on November 20, 1987, in Madison, WI, the son Tyler Washington and Patricia Lentz-Washington.  He graduated from Occupational Fresh Start in Madison in 2005 and met his bride, Brittany Schechter in 2013.  He told his mother soon after meeting Brittany, “I’m going to marry that girl with the blue eyes.”  Brandon loved life!...

Shad P. Moore, 55 of Johnson Creek, WI, left his earthly home surrounded by his loved ones on April 6, 2023. Shad was born on September 8, 1967, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of James and Dolores (Groth) Moore.  His youth was spent in Milwaukee, but graduated from Jefferson High School in 1985, when his family moved to the area after camping here for many years.  He was employed at MasterMold, Inc. of Johnson Creek for 27 years, retiring in 2017.  Shad enjoyed the outdoors but...