All Obituaries

Jamie Lynn Ranguette, 39, of Fort Atkinson, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident in Whitewater on April 13, 2024. Born January 15, 1985, to James and Leslie Ranguette, and Doreen (Jeff) Gruenberg, Jamie was a beacon of joy and kindness in the lives of all who knew her. Jamie grew up in the warm and loving arms of her family in Fort Atkinson, where she attended the local high school, graduating in 2005. Her early life was filled with laughter, learning and the forging of lifelong...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Harrison Turnipseed, known affectionately as Jeff to his friends and family. Born on March 17, 1957, in Watertown, Wisconsin, Jeff's journey came to an unexpected close on April 13, 2024, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, due to a vehicle accident. Jeff leaves behind his Aunt Carolyn, a host of friends and coworkers, as well as the many staff whose lives he dearly touched. Jeff's early life in Watertown was marked by the joy...

Thomas “Tom” Kletsch, 65, of Fort Atkinson, passed away with loved ones by his side on April 13, 2024. Thomas was born on January 13, 1959 in Waukesha, WI, son of the late Earl and Beverly (Kline) Kletsch. Tom married Denise on January 27, 1989. He enjoyed raising his dogs and spending time with his family. Tom is survived by his wife, Denise Kletsch; his children who he was so proud of, Jason Castillo, Dustin (Crystal) Kletsch and Kristina (Jay) Howell; 10+ grandchildren and...

Robert (Bob) Krentz, 78, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Alden Estates of Jefferson. Robert H. Krentz was born on January 5, 1946 to Wilmer L. and Kathryn J. (Henry) Krentz in Fort Atkinson, WI. Bob attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School setting the first award winning butterfly swimming record along with swimmer of the year. After attending 1 year of college at Oshkosh, WI, Bob served in the Air Force...

Stacie Lynn Trail, 61, of Watertown, WI passed away after a very brief battle with illness on March 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Stacie was born on August 10,1962 to Richard and Barbara Cramlet in Glencoe, MN, the first daughter and the second of four. The family moved to Delafield WI in December of 1977 where Stacie completed high school and went on to pursue a career in the trucking industry. Stacie married the love of her life, Jimmie Trail, Jr., in 1992 in Okauchee,...

Scott R. Church, 51, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his wife and children following a long battle with stomach cancer. He was born on September 27, 1972, in Janesville, the son of Robert and Nancy (Goodsell) Church. He was a 1991 graduate of the Fort Atkinson High School and had served in the U.S. Army Reserves. On November 9, 1996, he married his soul mate, Kathaleen Lynch at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Scott had owned and operated his own family...

Michael John Baumann, 74, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison on March 25th, 2024. He was born on June 1st, 1949, in Watertown to Harold and Arline (Kaercher) Baumann. He married Earline “Judy” Baker on June 27th, 1970, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Jefferson. They had two children, Deanna and Daniel. He worked at Schweiger for many years and Monterey in Janesville for many years until they closed. He retired and lived life full of adventure. He loved to be...

Nancy S. Sage, 77, of North Fort Myers, FL formerly of Fort Atkinson, passed away on March 13, 2024, Nancy was born on September 7, 1946 in Freeport, IL daughter of the late John and Lillian (Protheroe) Loos. She married Danny Sage on July 22, 1972 in Rockford, IL. Nancy loved football and was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers. Her legacy will live on in the family due to her passing on old world recipes to her grandchildren that she learned to cook from her grandparents. She was...

Elizabeth Anne Fiske, 75, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek. Elizabeth was born on May 11, 1948 in Dallas, TX daughter of the late Simeon Jr. and Mary (Whitten) Payne. On February 10, 1968, she married the love of her life, John Richard Fiske at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Garland, TX and enjoyed 56 wonderful years together. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, John of Fort Atkinson and her dear...

Roger Duane Dillin, born on September 3, 1933, in Rockford, Il., peacefully passed away on March 7, 2024, in Johnson Creek, WI at the age of 90. He married Mary Baltz on October 24, 1953. He served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. Roger worked as a machinist at James MFG Company in Fort Atkinson, and Economy Bushing Co. in Milwaukee, WI. Later, he pursued a career in Real Estate, earning his license and working for Makey Ellis and Loganway Realtors in Fort...