Five Wisconsin Women, Ages 75-106, Die

Edite Kroll, 87, a lifelong pacifist and advocate for women’s and human rights, founded a New York literary agency in 1981 and helped bring hundreds of children’s books, fiction and women’s studies titles to readers worldwide. Valerie Kay Kinney, 84, of Somers, worked for years as a medical assistant and enjoyed reading, sports, bowling, puzzles and fishing. Susan Webb, 75, of Kenosha, spent 17 years as a crossing guard, helping students safely cross 22nd Avenue. Florence Klappa, 106, of Kenosha, was a homemaker who raised six children and enjoyed family time, reading, sewing, crocheting and Cubs games. MaryLou Rinke, 96, of Racine, was known for her baking, crafts and crocheting, and is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.