Obituaries
Shirley C. Pape
Dec 29, 2025
Shirley C. Pape, 88, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at The Marquardt in Watertown.
Shirley was born on March 14, 1937, in Nanticoke, PA, the daughter of John and Julia (Toporek) Vinarski. She married the love of her life David Pape on September 1, 1956, and the couple enjoyed 35 years of marriage before his passing in...
Eugene G. Zastrow
Dec 27, 2025
Eugene G. Zastrow December 3, 1942 – December 27, 2025 | Age 83 Lake Mills, Wisconsin
Eugene G. Zastrow, age 83, of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, passed away on December 27, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1942, to Edwin and Gladys Zastrow, beginning a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and genuine connection with others.
Gene built his early career in...
Rachel L. Albedyll
Dec 27, 2025
Rachel L. Albedyll, 70 of Lake Mills, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Alden Estates of Jefferson.
Rachel was born April 11, 1955, in Columbus, the daughter of Donald and Doris (Frentzel) Albedyll. She was a 1973 graduate of Marshall High School and worked for many years at Wisconsin Porcelain. Rachel was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran...
Dorothy E. Ruege
Dec 17, 2025
Dorothy Erna Ruege was born on March 29, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Victor and Erna (Schmidt) Thierfelder. She was born again in holy baptism on April 29 at Fairview Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. On March 21, 1948, she confessed her faith in her savior Jesus at her confirmation at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Dorothy graduated from...
John M. Shelley
Dec 16, 2025
John M. Shelley, 77 of Johnson Creek, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his home.
John was born on December 18, 1947, in Milwaukee, the son of William and Rose (Kaske) Shelley. John was on the Brotherton Indian registry. He managed Milwaukee Harley Davidson and worked at Dodge city for many years as a sales professional in Milwaukee. He...
Judith A. Groll
Dec 14, 2025
Judith A. “Judy” Groll, 84 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.
Judy was born on March 11, 1941, in Muskego, the daughter of Fred and Evelyn (Schaffer) DeMars. Judy enjoyed watching murder mysteries, especially Murder She Wrote, Law and Order: SVU, Matlock, and any true crime documentaries that she could find. When...
Donald L. Beerbohm
Dec 5, 2025
Donald L. Beerbohm, 85, of Johnson Creek, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday December 5, 2025.
Don was born on April 27, 1940, in Watertown, to William Sr. and Bernice (Wright) Beerbohm. Don graduated from Watertown High School, served in the US Navy from 1960 – 1964, then worked for Wilke Electric until his “retirement.” He married the love...
Alan Paul Tolstyga
Nov 16, 2025
Alan P. Tolstyga, 42 of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his home.
Alan was born on November 23, 1982, the son of Daniel Tolstyga and Debra (Cornelius-Tolstyga) Odekirk. He worked for many years as an electrician and most recently worked at the data center in Mount Pleasant. During his personal time Alan enjoyed woodworking with epoxy inlay...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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