Obituaries

Margaret E. "Peggy" Haeger

Margaret E. "Peggy" Haeger

Jul 12, 2025

Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Haeger passed away on July 12, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving children.

Peggy was born on November 19, 1933, in Milwaukee, WI, to Clarence and Lillian (Bahr) Seymour. She attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Grade School and Messmer High School in Milwaukee.

On July 12, 1952, Peggy married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Haeger in Milwaukee...

Kenneth V. Fisher

Kenneth V. Fisher

Jul 10, 2025

Kenneth V. Fisher, 67 of Watertown, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.

Per Ken’s wishes, no formal services will be held at this time.

Memorials in Ken’s name to help support his family during this time would be appreciated.

Zona M. Beerbohm

Zona M. Beerbohm

Jul 8, 2025

Zona M. Beerbohm, 88, of Johnson Creek, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.

Zona was born on May 21, 1937, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Ralph and Ione (Kusick) Kiefer. She married the love of her life Donald Beerbohm on July 1, 1989, and the couple enjoyed 36 wonderful years of...

Mabel A. Trapp

Mabel A. Trapp

Jun 30, 2025

Mabel Ann Trapp (Schultz) 94 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025.

Mabel was born to Lester and Helen Schultz on June 6, 1931. She grew up on the family farm in Pewaukee. Graduated from Pewaukee High School in 1949. Worked as a teller at Pewaukee State bank until 1957.

Mabel married Ralph Trapp July 20, 1957 at Trinity...

David M. Kopp

David M. Kopp

Jun 13, 2025

David M. "Dave" Kopp, 82 of Watertown, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at UW Hospital of Madison. 

Per Dave's wishes, no formal services will be held. 

Randolph R. Neuser

Randolph R. Neuser

Jun 8, 2025

Randolph R. Neuser, 81 of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his home.

Randolph was born on October 21, 1943 in Manitowoc, the son of Adolph and Agnes (Benzschawel) Neuser. On June 6, 1964, he was united in marriage with Sandra Hansen in Manitowoc. The couple shared 61 years and were blessed with three children. After earning...

Mary A. Weber

Mary A. Weber

May 29, 2025

Mary Ann Weber, 78 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer,

Mary was born December 15, 1946, in Watertown, the daughter of George and Doris (Notovtny) Weber. She was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church of Watertown, and attended St. Henry’s School and Watertown High School. Mary also...

Phillip C. Decker

Phillip C. Decker

May 26, 2025

Phillip C. Decker, 84 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Bedrock Healthcare Center of Watertown.

Phil was born on June 20, 1940, in Deckerville, MI, the son of Clifton and Ann (Singler) Decker. He attended school in the area, and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force. On September 16,...

Robert H. Novotny Sr.

Robert H. Novotny Sr.

May 22, 2025

Robert H. Novotny, Sr.

The family of Robert Henry Novotny, Sr. of New Holstein, wishes to announce his unexpected peaceful passing, on Thursday May 22, 2025. Even more, we wish to tell you about our “Pops”, “Grandpa”, “Papa”, “Sr.”, “Peep”.

Bob was born January 23, 1958 in Watertown, WI, son of John and Peg (Surdick) Novotny. He attended St. Henry’s Catholic Grade...

William W. Whitley

William W. Whitley

May 14, 2025

William W. Whitley II, 78 of Watertown, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Edgerton Hospital.

Bill was born on September 6, 1946, the son of William and Helen (Sudak) Whitley.

On December 12, 1987, Bill was united in marriage with Diane Pfister in St. Thomas, USVI and the two shared many cherished years together in Virginia, Florida, and...

Michael A. Greco

Michael A. Greco

May 5, 2025

Michael A. “Mike” Greco, 80 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, at AngelsGrace of Oconomwoc.

Mike was born October 15, 1944, in Chicago, the son of Michael and Josephine Greco. He faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. On September 16, 1972, Mike was united in marriage with the love...

Bruce W. Bruschnig

Bruce W. Bruschnig

Apr 20, 2025

Bruce W. Bruschnig, 69 of Richwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital of Madison.

Bruce was born on April 25, 1955, in Oconomowoc, the son of William and Barbara (Niemann) Bruschnig. He attended and graduated from Oconomowoc High School. Following graduation, Bruce enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly...

Patricia A. Sellnow

Patricia A. Sellnow

Apr 6, 2025

Patricia A. Sellnow, 88 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her home in Watertown.

Pat was born on March 23, 1937, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Norman and Julia (Varro) Drees. On June 25, 2022, Pat was united in marriage with Elmer Sellnow at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hubbleton. Pat was a social butterfly who loved...

James B. Blanchfield

James B. Blanchfield

Mar 15, 2025

James B. Blanchfield, 77 of Johnson Creek, passed away at his home on March 15, 2025.

James was bon on November 24, 1947, the son of Edward and Clara (Drew) Blanchfield. 

Per his wishes, James will be laid to rest at Glenview Memorial Gardens next to his parents.

John K. Kopplin

John K. Kopplin

Mar 13, 2025

John K. Kopplin, 62 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his home.

John was born on March 25, 1962, in Watertown, the son of Emil and Genevieve (Mand) Kopplin. He married the love of his life Wendy Klockow on May 14, 1983, in Johnson Creek, and the couple enjoyed 37 years of marriage before her passing in...

Jacob C. Struble

Jacob C. Struble

Mar 8, 2025

Jacob C. Struble, 34, of Watertown passed away on Saturday March 8, 2025.

Jacob was born on June 15, 1990, in Oconomowoc, the son of John and Gayle (Kaufmann) Struble. Jacob worked as a caregiver for many years. Jacob loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, music, animals and grilling on a charcoal grill. Jacob was a kind and gentle soul. Above...

Joan E. Holston

Joan E. Holston

Mar 7, 2025

Joan E. Holston, 91 (formerly of Fort Atkinson), died on Friday, March 7th, 2025, at The View at Johnson Creek.

She was born on October 2, 1933, in Watertown, the daughter of Arthur and Hazel (Lemke) Vergenz. Joan attended Watertown High School, and married Phillip Holston on July 2, 1955 at the First Congregational Church in Watertown. She had been a...

Gary Walter Broom

Gary Walter Broom

Mar 2, 2025

Gary Walter Broom passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek surrounded by family. Gary was born on February 7, 1953 to Walter and Sylvia Broom in Chippawa Falls, WI.

Gary grew up and graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1971. After high school, he attended Technical College before settling into the Ixonia area and...

Raymond R. Lamp

Raymond R. Lamp

Mar 2, 2025

Raymond R. Lamp, 92, of Watertown, WI, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Raymond was born on January 29, 1933, to Arthur and Orlanda (Fehrman) Lamp on a farm in the Town of Delafield, WI. He was married for more than 68 years to the love of his life, Kathleen A. Brandt. They lived...

Daniel R. Sullivan

Daniel R. Sullivan

Mar 1, 2025

Daniel Robert Sullivan, 76, of Watertown passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Danny was born on October 25, 1948, son of Francis “Frank” and Elizabeth “Betty” Sullivan in Mauston and resided in Watertown most of his life. He was a graduate of Watertown High School. Danny proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran with...