All Obituaries

Marjorie J. “Marji” Rusch (nee Billington) of Watertown died on June 10, 2021. She was born on September 3, 1926 in Watford, Hertforshire, England, the daughter of Robert E. and Doris S. Billington of Leichester, England. It was Marjorie’s wishes that she not have any service. Cremation rites will be accorded. Marji married Capt. Earl A. Clark of the U.S. Air Corp. on Dec. 30, 1944 during World War II. She came to the United States in 1948 and became a citizen in 1961....

Eunice M. Brabender, 98, of Marshall, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Columbus Health and Rehab. Eunice (Maughan) was born in Dodgeville, WI in 1923 and attended Dodgeville High School. Her early life was devoted to raising 13 children while also working for the University of Wisconsin, where she retired from in 1989. She was an avid reader, but enjoyed dancing several times a week, most of all. She was a constant source of love and encouragement to...

Maynard A. Griep, 67, Fort Atkinson, is dancing in the sky with our Lord and Savior on his 67th Birthday. Born on May 16, 1954 at Fort Atkinson to Erwin and Colleen Griep, Jefferson. Was confirmed at St. Marks Lutheran in Jefferson. Survived by his mother Colleen Sindermann, Watertown. Siblings; Ron (Jenny) Griep, Beaver Dam, Shirley (Kevin) Magnusson, Eufala, OK, Susan Vick, Watertown, Glenn Griep, La Crosse, Allen Griep, Minneapolis and Carol Griep, Watertown. Step siblings; Phillip...

John Arthur Nora, Jr., 70, Watertown, WI. Passed away May 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  John was born on September 8, 1950 to John Sr., and Irene Nora in Oshkosh, WI. John graduated from Jefferson High School and enlisted in 1968 to the US Air Force. He married the love of his life Dawn on June 27, 1978 and the couple enjoyed 42 years of marriage.  He enjoyed working on cars and was restoring his Austin-Healy. He found joy in fishing, playing cards, country music,...

Rosemary Schmied, 93, passed away at Watertown Regional Medical Center on May 10, 2021. The former Rosemary Slater was born on December 13, 1927 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Irving and Vera Slater. She attended schools in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Teachers College. She completed her education with a Master’s Degree from Whitewater University. She taught math at the Lake Mills School District, where she taught for 33 years. On August 5, 1950, she married Rudolph Schmied,...

Pauline Wittenwyler, age 80, passed on Mother’s Day morning, May 9, 2021. She was born on her mother’s birthday, February 1, 1941, daughter of Victor and Hannah Pernot, in Brooklyn, WI. Pauline graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1959 and continued her education at Green County Teacher College. Her teaching career started in a one-room schoolhouse. On June 9, 1962, at Brooklyn Methodist Church, she married her high school sweetheart, Bruce Wittenwyler. After a short time...

Helen Eicher, 95, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Park Ridge in Watertown. Helen was born on September 27, 1925 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Joseph and Lula (Mittan) Stromski. She married John Eicher on March 4, 1946 in Nebraska. Helen worked and retired as a cashier at National Tea Food Store in Watertown. Helen was an avid volunteer for many organizations such as Meals on Wheels, Food Pantry, Senior Center, Marquardt and Scouts. She was also active...

Lucille K. Tucker, 97, smiled peacefully as she left this world on Friday, April 9, 2021 to be with her beloved husband, daughter, and sisters. Lucille was born in Green Lake, WI to John Montgomery and Mary (Clancy) on September 7, 1923. She was a graduate of Green Lake School in 1941 and spent the World War II years helping out doing factory work (“Rosie the Riveter”). She met Newton Tucker in Milwaukee and they were married on August 21, 1948. They spent over 70 years...

Elwood Metzger, 62, of Helenville, WI passed away at home, surrounded by family members on March 25, 2021. A private memorial service will be held in his honor. Elwood was born on January 15, 1959, in Watertown, Wisconsin, to Francis and Betty Metzger.  He graduated from Watertown High School in 1978. He was a lifelong member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Watertown. Elwood was self employed as a real estate investor.  He enjoyed finding properties he could fix up...

Marilyn Christine Capps, 87, of Watertown, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Heritage Homes Assisted Living of Watertown. Marilyn was born to parents Lester and Meta (Valasky) Kressin, on July 6, 1933 at their home in the Town of Clyman, Dodge County, Wisconsin.  She attended Zion Lutheran Church and the parochial  schools there.  She was a graduate of Juneau High School and furthered her education at the University of Wisconsin...