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05/25/2026

Proud to participate in the Cambridge Memorial Day parade as we honor those who lost their lives while serving our country.

05/19/2026

James J. Schultz, 50, of Jefferson, WI passed away May 16, 2026, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center.

He was born April 25, 1976, to Paula (nee Nicholas) Bush and Steven Schultz. Jim was a graduate of Fort Atkinson High School, class of 1994. He enjoyed his position as a forklift operator for Nestle Purina the past 20+ years.

Jim was an avid sports fan his entire life especially of auto racing, where you could often find him at a local track on the weekend supporting his favorite drivers. Jim also enjoyed model trains and railfanning, plus traveling as much as possible.

Jim will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Paula (Scott) Bush; sister, Patricia (nee Schultz) Garcia; nephews Tyson Amaral, Anthony Amaral, and grandnephew, Mason Amaeral; uncle James Plaster, who was more like a brother; stepsisters Rebecca Bush and Robin (Donald) Brennan; grandmother Pamela Nicholas, and many other uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

The family would like to give thanks to the staff at Aurora Summit and Aurora St. Luke’s for their care and compassion.

A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.

For online condolences, please visit the funeral home website below.

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05/18/2026

Here for you and your family, yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

05/12/2026

Joyce M. Satterlee (nee Rucks), 90, of Fort Atkinson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

She was born on August 7, 1935, to the late Melvin and Helen (nee Waldo) Rucks. On November 20, 1954, she was united in marriage to John Satterlee at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Edgerton. Together they raised their five children. Joyce was employed as a certified nursing assistant for 28 years at Countryside Nursing Home. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She volunteered at Fort Atkinson Hospital, the food pantry, and helped deliver meals on wheels. Joyce was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Atkinson. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Those Joyce leaves behind to cherish her memory include her four children, Janice Arndt, Lee (Kim) Satterlee, Barry (Debbie) Satterlee, and David Satterlee; 10 grandchildren, Jacob (Megan) Arndt, Erin Arndt, Matthew (Sarah) Satterlee, Adam (Katie) Satterlee, Carla Coxe, Bethany Bott, Rachel Satterlee, Bruce (Amanda) Satterlee Jr., Shawn Satterlee, and Lucas (Alyssa) Satterlee; 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Satterlee; a son, Bruce Satterlee; son-in-law, Dan Arndt; and two brothers, Carl (Shirley) Rucks and Donald Rucks.

VISITATION: The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 314 Barrie St., Fort Atkinson from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. (Handicapped entrance on east side of the church.)

SERVICE: A memorial service in remembrance of Joyce will be at the church on Friday at 12:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorials in Joyce’s name can be made to a charity of your choice.

The Nitardy Funeral home has been entrusted with Joyce’s arrangements.

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05/10/2026

We are thinking of all the mothers and mother figures in your life today.

Some might be gone, but they are never forgotten.

We had the privilege and honor yesterday to serve our community once more by hosting a Mother's Day Service of Remembrance Event.

Thank you to all who attended. And thank you to all of the mothers and mother figures in all our lives, yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

05/06/2026

Happy Nurse's Day from Nitardy Funeral Homes!

Shelley and Ally (not pictured), our administrative assistants hand-delivered gift baskets to all of our hard-working nurses!

Grateful for all that they do within our communities!

05/02/2026

Lawrence "Larry" C. Hartung passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the age of 76 years.

Visitation to be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Nitardy Funeral Home, 1008 Madison Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Military Honors to follow.

Nitardy Funeral Home of Fort Atkinson is proudly serving the family. For online condolences, please visit the funeral home website below.

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05/01/2026

Terry R. Roglitz, 83, passed away at home on April 28th after several years of failing health. Terry was born in Janesville, WI on January 2nd, 1943 to Stanley and Anita Roglitz. He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School and UW-Whitewater earning a Bachelors and Masters degree in Education. He married his High School sweetheart, Patricia, and they celebrated their 60th anniversary last year.

Terry began his teaching career in Whitewater, but spent the last 30 years of his career teaching 8th grade science at JF Luther Junior High. He loved his students and we often heard, “I ran into an old student of mine today”. He also coached basketball and baseball in his early teaching days.

Terry’s life was well-lived and he loved sharing his many outdoor passions with others. He spent many years bird hunting out west and proudly fished at Rex Tolton’s in Canada for 50 consecutive years and three generations of owners. He was past President of the Wisconservation Club, a member of Duck’s Unlimited and taught 1000 kids through their Hunter Safety certification.

Terry was widely known for his Labrador Retrievers and helped many people find the right dog over the years. He is a lifetime member and past President of the Madison Retriever Club and he and Pat travelled the country competing in Field Trials. Two of his dogs achieved the title of Field Champion. He also worked for 50 years at MRC field trials - another streak. When Terry loved something, he stuck with it.

After retirement, Terry started his next chapter of life when he joined Milford Hills Hunt Club and became a pheasant guide with his dogs for 17 years. What a dream job to get paid to hunt with his dogs! He also enjoyed his weekly outings to shoot sporting clays with his friends. He was a long time friend of the owners.

Terry is survived by his wife Pat; daughter Marti (Mike) Elder; granddaughters Lauren and Emily Elder; sisters-in-law Gayle Bottlemy, Susie (Ken) Iverson and Trudy MacLaurin. He is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Anita Roglitz; his brother Gordy Roglitz; his in-laws Robert and Irene MacLaurin; brothers-in-law Mike (Carolyn) and Jim MacLaurin.

The family would like to specially thank his physician, Dr. Steve Riggs, and the wonderful care providers from Rainbow Hospice, who gave him compassionate care in his final weeks.

Services will be held at Nitardy Funeral Home, 1008 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson, Friday, May 8th, 2026 12:00PM - 3:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Rainbow Hospice rainbowcommunitycare.org.

Nitardy Funeral Home is proudly serving the family. For online condolences, please visit the funeral home website below. https://www.altogetherfuneral.com/obituaries/nitardy-funeral-homes/fort-atkinson-wisconsin/terry-roglitz/april-2026

04/23/2026

Barbara J. Kohn (nee Kreuziger), 83, of Fort Atkinson passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026.

She was born on January 24, 1943, to the late Benedict and Gertrude (nee Vivoda) Kreuziger in Beaver Dam, WI. Barbara graduated from Reeseville High School and went on to receive her Associate Degree in Accounting from MATC. In her early years she worked at a shoe factory in Watertown and then Thomas Industries in Fort Atkinson. She then worked for GM in Janesville for many years until retirement. Barbara enjoyed reading, cooking, bowling, playing cards, traveling, and going to their cottage at Crystal Lake for 32 years. She especially enjoyed spending time with all her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Those Barbara leaves behind to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Rodney Kohn; her two sons, Randy (Sherry) Kohn and Brad (Jacque) Kohn; six grandchildren, Zachary (Jillian), Nicholas (Hannah), Emily, Elizabeth, Olivia, and Hannah; 2 great-granddaughters, Charli and Quinn; three siblings, Marion, Donna, and Raymond; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 11 siblings, Donald “Gus”, Steven, Dorothy, Geraldine, Sylva Jean, Karen, Kenneth, Earl, Robert, Paul, and Francis.

The family wants to express their gratitude and thanks to the staff at Fort Memorial Hospital for their attention and dedication to her last hours.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

The Nitardy Funeral Home has been entrusted in Barbara’s arrangements.

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04/20/2026

Dr. Donald E. Bates, age 92, of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Above all, Donald devoted his life to trusting Jesus and honoring Him through his Catholic faith. Donald lived his life according to Matthew 25:36, 40, “I was sick and you looked after me… truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these… you did for me.”

Dr. Bates was a Family Practice Physician in the Fort Atkinson community since 1964 and was passionate about caring for his patients. The healing and care he provided as a medical doctor were matched by the deep fulfillment he received from helping his patients. He also enjoyed hosting University of Wisconsin-Madison medical students for summer clinical internships in his office. Since the late 1960s, he was a Federal Aviation Administration Certified Physician and a pilot himself. In recent years, he provided flight physicals exclusively with the assistance of his son, Joseph. Dr. Bates loved his work and saw his final patient on December 15, 2025.

Donald was born and raised on a small, simple farm in Caldwell, Ohio. He grew up tending fields with two plow horses, where he learned the discipline that all work is honorable. He attended Ohio State University and was a lifelong Buckeye fan. He graduated as a math and Spanish teacher, was later drafted into the U.S. Army, and attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Donald is survived by his wife, Marcia (nee Biederman) Bates, with whom he recently celebrated 45 years of marriage, their son, Joseph Bates, from whom he received extraordinary love, care and devotion. He is also survived by his five children, Bethany (Jim) Vos, Brenda (Bob) Frays, Dann (Becky) Bates, Chris (Heather) Bates, and Amy (Lyle) Clayton; grandchildren, Emily, Leslie, Ryan, Andrew, Elissa, Cameron, Kyle, Catherine, James and Leighton, along with many beautiful great grandchildren.

We place him in God’s loving hands; his absence here on earth leaves a profound void and ache, for he was so dearly loved and is deeply missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be at the church from 11:00AM - 1:00PM. Private burial to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Samaritan’s Purse, or to the Dr. Donald E. Bates Scholarship Fund, established in his honor to support Fort Atkinson High School students who plan to pursue a medical career.

Nitardy Funeral Home of Fort Atkinson is proudly serving the family. For online condolences, please visit the funeral home website listed below.

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04/19/2026

Change, when guided with intention and respect, can be a powerful opportunity to strengthen trust and reaffirm purpose. At Nitardy Funeral Home, we have entered a new chapter—one rooted in positive growth, thoughtful transition, and a renewed commitment to the communities we are honored to serve.

Over the past several months, Nitardy Funeral Home has been undergoing meaningful internal changes, including the introduction of a new team. This team brings fresh perspective while deeply respecting the long history and traditions that families know and trust. The goal of this transition is simple and clear: to ensure every family receives compassionate care, dignity, and exceptional customer service during life’s most difficult moments.

We understand that a funeral home is more than a business—it is a place of comfort, remembrance, and trust. Every detail matters, from the first phone call to the final farewell. Our team is focused on strengthening communication, improving processes, and ensuring that every interaction reflects empathy, professionalism, and respect.

At the heart of these changes is a commitment to listening. We are dedicated to understanding the needs of the families we serve and adapting thoughtfully to meet those needs. Whether planning a traditional service, a personalized celebration of life, or providing grief support, our mission remains centered on honoring each individual and supporting loved ones with care and sensitivity.

Nitardy Funeral Home has long been a part of the community, and that relationship remains our foundation. As we move forward, we do so with gratitude for the trust families have placed in us over the years and with a renewed promise to serve with integrity, dignity, and compassion.

Positive change is not about leaving the past behind—it is about building on it. We look ahead with confidence, committed to providing the level of service the community deserves today and for generations to come.

With Gratitude,
Nitardy Funeral Homes