All Obituaries

Terry L. Klingaman, 72, of Fort Atkinson, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Terry was born on September 1, 1953, in Richland Center son of the late Preston and Dorothy (Brown) Klingaman and graduated from Burlington High School in 1971. Terry devoted more than 30 years of his working life to Rockwell Apartments, where he became a familiar and trusted presence. He took pride in his work and in being someone others could count on. Outside of work, ...

Diane Glabe Abendroth, 84, was called to heaven on May 15, 2026. Born in Chicago, Illinois on May 5, 1942, Diane grew up surrounded by the love of her parents, John Arnold and Florence Heuvelman and her brother, John Arnold “Jack” Heuvelman III of Tucson, Arizona, all of whom preceded her in death. Diane’s life blossomed in a new direction when she married Curtis Owen Abendroth on June 6, 1964. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, where ...

Delores L. (Duckworth) Schaper, 90, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Reena Senior Living. Delores was born on March 12, 1936, in Kendall, WI. Her parents were father, Irvin Duckworth and mother, Lillian (Schuwandt) Duckworth. She graduated from Kendall High School (Now Royall) in Kendall, WI in May of 1953. On July 16, 1954, she was united in marriage to Carl Schaper. During her work life, she was employed at Universal Paper Co. in Madison, WI from June 1953 to ...

Timothy A. Frohmader, age 54, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, after a brief illness. Tim was born on September 25, 1971, in Fort Atkinson to Eugene and Mary Frohmader. He was a class of ‘90 graduate of Fort High. Tim was a devoted father to his daughter, Ali, and took great pride in being her dad. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed cheering on all Wisconsin teams, traveling near and far to attend games, and sharing that passion with family and friends. Tim dedicated just ...

Mary T. Olson, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Rainbow Hospice, after a long battle with Myotonic Dystrophy. She was surrounded by the love of her family. Mary was born on November 9, 1957, to James and Patricia Kiesler of Jefferson, WI. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1975 and built a life centered on hard work, compassion, and devotion to her family. Throughout her life, Mary wore many hats and touched countless lives through her work. She held ...

Robert William Bare, 74, of Waunakee, WI (formerly Fort Atkinson, WI) passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2026. A visitation and service will take place at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Middleton, WI on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Rob was born in Fort Atkinson, WI on January 21, 1952. A chess club standout and proud graduate of Fort Atkinson High School, Rob found his way to trade school – and eventually to a 50+ year career in the plumbing industry. A member of Plumbers Local 75 ...

Larry Lee Wendorf, 85, of Fort Atkinson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Rainbow Hospice Care Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek. Larry was born on January 9, 1941, in Watertown to Richard Henry and Meta Kathryn (Probst) Wendorf. He attended St. John’s Lutheran School in Jefferson and St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Fort Atkinson, later graduating from Fort Atkinson High School as a proud member of the Class of 1959. During those cherished school years, ...

Cristina Elena Torres Cid, 7, of Fort Atkinson, passed away far too soon on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 14, 2018, in Fort Atkinson, daughter of Darren Ramirez and Jessica Torres Cid. She brought seven unforgettable years of love, laughter, and light to everyone lucky enough to know her. Cristina was, in every sense of the phrase, a Daddy’s girl. She had a special bond with her father, that was equal parts sweetness, mischief, and pure devotion. She ...

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, Helen J. Pelnar, a loving wife, devoted mother of two, and proud grandmother of five, passed away at the age of 73. Helen was born on November 7, 1952, in Richland Center, Wisconsin, to Jane and James Hestetune. Helen leaves behind a legacy of warmth, strength, and humor that will be cherished by all who knew her. In her early years, she worked as a medical technologist, dedicating herself to helping others with care and compassion. While her professional life was ...

James H. Morois, 69, of Fort Atkinson, a devoted husband, proud father and loving grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Jim was born on July 1, 1956, in Eau Claire, WI, son of the late Paul “Bill” and Roselia (Bingham) Morois. On December 14, 2001, he married the love of his life, Terri Krebs at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson. He was a man who lived with honor and humility, and he carried those values into every part of his life. Jim served ...