Obituaries

Mary Jane Boden

Mary Jane Boden

Oct 15, 2025

Mary J. Boden of Watertown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 79.

Mary Jane Boden was born on September 15, 1946, in Watertown, to Carl JR. Grunewald and Viola A. (Weber) Grunewald.

Mary’s greatest joy was her family, especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She always remembered her siblings’ birthdays and sent them a...

Beau J. Dittberner

Beau J. Dittberner

Oct 13, 2025

Beau J. Dittberner, 36, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home.

Beau was born on December 13, 1988, in Madison, the son of Joseph and Julie (Ward) Dittberner. On July 16, 2022, Beau was united in marriage with Katie Najarian in La Crescent, MN. The couple enjoyed traveling together, especially to Florida where they loved spending...

Donald F. Ihde

Donald F. Ihde

Sep 24, 2025

Donald F. Ihde, 95, of Watertown (formerly of Bella Vista, Arkansas), passed away on September 24, 2025, at Spero Heritage Homes in Watertown, just 9 days prior to his 96th birthday.

He was born in the Town of Shields, WI to Fred and Ella (Hoefs) Ihde on October 3, 1929. He spent his childhood in Richwood, WI, where he attended St....

Elaine A. Frommgen

Elaine A. Frommgen

Sep 19, 2025

Elaine A. Frommgen, 91 of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Three Pillars in Dousman. 

Elaine Fix was born on September 11, 1934, in Fort Yates, North Dakota, the daughter of Steven and Philomena (Glas) Fix. In 1937 her family moved to Milwaukee where she grew up.  Shortly after high school, she married Fred Frommgen in Milwaukee....

Donald J. Peirick

Donald J. Peirick

Sep 13, 2025

Donald J. Peirick, age 70, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Don was born in Watertown, Wisconsin on July 7, 1955, the son of Clarence and Gertude (Byrne) Peirick. He grew up the only boy with six sisters which only challenged him to be more creative with the pranks he pulled.

Don graduated from Watertown...

Mary H. Wanke

Mary H. Wanke

Sep 9, 2025

Mary H. Wanke, 95 of Watertown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 9, 2025.

Mary Helen (Oestreich) Wanke was born on January 28, 1930, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Ruben and Frances (Weyland) Oestreich. She attended St. Henry’s School and graduated from Watertown High School in 1947. She married LaVern Wanke at St. Henry’s Catholic Church on May 14,...

Richard A. "Rick" Aumann Sr.

Richard A. "Rick" Aumann Sr.

Aug 28, 2025

Richard A. Aumann Sr. “Rick”, 65, of Hustisford, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Rick was born on September 29, 1959, in Fort Atkinson, the son of Donald and Beverly (Pohlman) Aumann. He married the love of his life Sandra Moser on December 2, 1989, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Watertown, and...

Diane J. Regent

Diane J. Regent

Aug 26, 2025

Diane J. Regent, 60, of Watertown, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Auroa Summit Medical Center.

Diane was born on March 15, 1965, in Chicago, the daughter of Joe and Violet (Westerguard) Hamlin. She married Ryan Regent on August 27, 2016, and the couple enjoyed 9 years of marriage. Diane was a wonderful, helpful...

Robert James Coughlin

Robert James Coughlin

Jul 27, 2025

Robert James Coughlin of rural Watertown passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 86. Bob was born on August 23, 1938, in Watertown, son of William and Grace (Heppe) Coughlin.

He married Marie V. Gehring of Rubicon on April 25, 1959, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Rubicon. During their 66 years of marriage, Bob and...

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 Lone (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...