All Obituaries

Denise J. Shaw, 56 of Watertown, passed away on February 3, 2023, at the Watertown Regional Medical Center. Denise was born May 25, 1966, in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Judy (Demars) Groll. Denise was a free spirit. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Denise is survived by: her mother Judy Groll; father John (Suzie) Groll; children Mark (Becki) Groll, Eric Groll, Danny Groll, Matthew Tousignant, Theresa Tousignant; brothers and sisters Paul...

Phil J. Harrison, 61, of Horicon, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Phil was born on December 15, 1961, in Watertown, the son of John and Arlyne (Reynolds) Harrison. He worked as an electrician journeyman for a majority of his life and was in the Union Local 890. In his free time he enjoyed traveling and camping all over the U.S. with his fiancé Joane and dog Maggie, having parties on his pontoon boat on the Horicon Marsh and Rock River. Phil...

Lori J. Kroneman, 60 of Marshall, passed away Thursday January 26, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital. Lori was born in Madison on August 9, 1962, the daughter of Richard and Jean (Zenk) Kroneman. She lived in Madison and Marshall for most of her life. Lori worked as a CNA at Highland Manor for many years and was a homemaker and gardener as well. Lori is survived by her son Ulysses Dinkins of Pardeeville, daughter Briana (Tony) Dinkins and their children Aniyah and Keyontae of Madison, son...

Alfred M. Herde, 94, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Park Terrace in Watertown. Al was born July 5, 1928, in Jefferson, the son of Edmund and Martha (Vogel) Herde. He attended St. Lawrence Grade School and graduated from Jefferson High School. On October 1, 1949, Al married the love of his life and soulmate Harriet Mae Gruel at the Watertown Moravian Church with Rev. Victor Thomas presiding. Harriet preceded Al in death, passing on September 21, 2015. Al...

Cheyenne Calista Capin, 30 of Beaver Dam, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center of Beaver Dam. Cheyenne, also affectionately known as “Pie”, was born November 24, 1992, in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Pamela (Adams) Capin. Cheyenne loved adventures. She had a passion for animals and wanted to help every stray she found. She went to Toccoa Falls in Georgia to get a degree in Outdoor Ministry, however due to...

Donald F. Langer, 83 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022, with his loving wife by his side at his home. Don was born October 10, 1939, in Clyman, WI, the son of Leo and Alta (Plasil) Langer. He attended school in the area. Don was drafted into the U.S Army, and he proudly served his country for over two years in Germany and surrounding areas. For many years, Don worked as a data programmer and he never fully retired from his work. In March of 2021, he married...

Jerrold Melvin Vande Berg Sr., age 69 of Watertown, Wisconsin peacefully ended his journey on this Earth on December 12, 2022, at Rainbow Hospice Care in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin due to complications related to Myasthenia Gravis. Jerry passed away surrounded by his family with God at his side. Jerry was born October 10, 1953, in Waupun, Wisconsin to Melvin and Lorraine Vande Berg of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. In 1971 Jerry graduated from Beaver Dam High School where he was an accomplished...

Robert L. Shaiken, 59, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at his home. Robert was born on July 11, 1963, in Watertown, the son of Lyle and Gloria (Hotmar) Shaiken. He was with Family Connections for over 13. He will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to be a part of his life. Robert is survived by his sisters Linda (Jerry) Post and Lori (Richard) Schultz. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He is preceded in death by...

James Dean Hoppe, 62 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown. Jim was born July 23, 1960, in Wisconsin, the son of Charles and Lucille (Schwartz) Hoppe. On July 27, 1991, he married Annette Meyer at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of Watertown. Jim was a life-time member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of Watertown where he faithfully ushered the 9:00 AM service every Sunday. He loved the outdoors, and went camping with his family...

Karen L. Smith, born on June 26, 1940, died at the age of 82 on Nov. 26, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Her parents were Harold and Alma Abrahamson.  Karen graduated from Waukesha South High School. She married Wendell C. Smith on May 28, 1960. They bought their first home near Lapham Peak State Park in Delafield. Together, they raised 3 children; Kim, Pam, and Jay. In 1970, the family moved to their Lebanon area dairy farm, where Karen continued to live after Wendell’s...