Obituaries

Jan 5, 2022

Malachi S. Gardner, 25, of Watertown passed away on January 5, 2022 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Malachi was born on May 27, 1996 in Waukesha, the son of Shane Gardner and Valerie Schwartz. He really loved being outdoors, skateboarding and enjoyed fishing and catching fireflies. His goal was to be a body builder and to be...

Jan 2, 2022

Robert “Bob” D. Gruel, 71, of Watertown passed away on January 2, 2022 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Bob was born on November 11, 1950 in Watertown, the son of Richard and Lois (Polensky) Gruel. He was a 1968 graduate of Watertown High School. He proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1970 to...

Jan 2, 2022

Ursula Kihntopf, 97, of Watertown passed away on January 2, 2022 at Park Ridge Assisted Living.

Ursula was born on December 20, 1924 in Germany; the daughter of Adolf and Berta (Ulbrich) Kihntopf. She loved to spend time with many pets. And most importantly she wanted to spend as much time with her family as possible.

Dec 27, 2021

Gerald W. Kreitzman, 76, of Watertown passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Marquardt Manor.

Jerry was born on February 1, 1945 in Watertown, WI, the son of Edward and Evelyn (Jones) Kreitzman. He was a graduate of UW-Whitewater and worked as a history teacher at the Watertown Unified Schools at the Jr. High School. When he...

Dec 26, 2021

James E. Holden, 78, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 at home.

James was born on Aug. 4, 1943 in New Orleans the son of Claude and Frances (Hodges) Holden. He married the love of his life, Patricia Banks on Sept. 29, 1983 in Grand Prairie, TX and the couple enjoyed 38 years together....

Dec 24, 2021

Rita A. Berg, 86, of Oconomowoc, passed away on December 24, 2021 at home.

Rita was born on September 14, 1935 in Watertown, WI, the daughter of Leo and Elanor (Yahna) Hoffer. Rita married the love of her life Sylvester Berg on January 25, 1958 and the couple enjoyed 40 years of marriage until his passing in...

Dec 23, 2021

David L Chingway (Chowder) passed away December 23, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Dave was 69 when he passed.  Dave was married to his bride, Mary Lynch for 47 years.  They were blessed to have three children Tammy, Todd (Missy) and Brad.  Dave was affectionately called Opa by his two grandkids Joel and Adeline and granddaughter Neveah calls him...

Dec 23, 2021

Arthur E. Nico, 75, of Watertown, passed away peacefully after a long time battle with Parkinson’s on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Watertown Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.

Arthur was born on July 23, 1946 in Wisconsin, the son of Damien and Eunice (Butke) Nico. He proudly served our country in the United...

Dec 22, 2021

Linda A. Baurichter, 73, of Lebanon, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Linda was born on April 18, 1948 in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Arnold and Luella (Ladwig) Krauter. She married William Baurichter on May 26, 2001 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc...

Dec 15, 2021

Joan A. Fendt, 86, of Watertown passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021 at Marquardt surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was born on September 6, 1935 in Watertown; she was the daughter of Louis and Hannah (Vanderbush) Doubleday. She was a High School Graduate and after high school she worked at Mullens Dairy until she got...

Dec 14, 2021

Donna L. Fina, 90, of Watertown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Highland House in Watertown.

Donna was born on November 19, 1931 in Evansville, WI, the daughter of Herbert and Lucille (Burgess) Warren. She married John Fina on June 28, 1969 and the couple enjoyed 39 years of marriage before his passing in...

Dec 14, 2021

Roger R. Buss, 82, of Watertown passed away on December 14, 2021 at Park Terrace – Memory care.

Roger was born on November 24, 1939 in Watertown, WI, the son of William and Lydia (Scheel) Buss. After Roger graduated from high school, he served our country in the US Marines.  He worked for Laborers International Union as...

Dec 14, 2021

Donald N. Reichardt, 85, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc with his family by his side.

Donald was born on May 24, 1936 in New Holstein, WI, the son of Nelson and Hilda (Rader) Reichardt. He married the love of his life Marjorie West on July 17, 1958...

Dec 7, 2021

James A. Kraemer, 90, of Watertown, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 7, 2021, at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.

James was born on May 30, 1931 in Watertown, the son of Anton and Emilie (Stangler) Kraemer. He started working the milk route at age 7 in 1938. James married the love...

Nov 26, 2021

Fredrick Joseph Gmeinder, age 94, died peacefully in his sleep at home the morning of Friday, November 26, 2021.

He was born September 20, 1927, in a farmhouse in the Town of Sun Prairie, to Joseph and Magdalena (Shernecker) Gmeinder. Fred’s childhood was spent on farms in the area. He had fond memories of delivering fresh milk...

Nov 21, 2021

Barb Kauth, 69 of Watertown WI, unexpectedly passed away at her home on November 21, 2021.

Barbara Baldwin Kauth was born to Robert and Alma (Moore) Bauch on August 19, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI. She was a 1970 graduate of Watertown High School.

She worked in a variety of roles for...

Nov 17, 2021

Ellen L. Rule, 66, of Watertown passed away on November 17, 2021 at Alden Estates of Jefferson.

Ellen was born August 24, 1955; the daughter of William and Susan (Salick) Rule. She graduated from Watertown High School. She was a big fan of being outdoors and socializing with friends. Ellen was a huge Wisconsin Sports fan and...

Oct 16, 2021

Lois E. Jacob, 85, of Columbus died peacefully on Saturday morning, October 16th, 2021 at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie.

She was born on August 30th, 1936 in the Town of Medina, Wisconsin, daughter of the late James Sr. and Eunice (Fisch) Jacob. Lois was employed at the Wisconsin Porcelain in Sun Prairie for 40+ years until the...

Sep 10, 2021

Weslie W. Jagow, 78, of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 at St. Coletta’s Home in Jefferson.

Weslie was born on Jan.29, 1943 in Dodge County the son of Willard and Lenora (Fredrick) Jagow. He attended the WI School for the Deaf in Oshkosh and Delavan. Weslie was confirmed at the Luthern Church in Delavan. ...

Sep 8, 2021

Marian M. Straseske, 95, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Heritage Homes in Watertown.

Marian was born on August 22, 1926 in Lowell, WI, the daughter of Eric and Rosetta (Priest) Parpart. She married the love of her life Clayton on August 28, 1946 in Reeseville, and they enjoyed 61 years of...