Obituaries

Mar 3, 2022

Jerome Nicholos Firkus passed away March 3, 2022 after a long battle with emphysema. He went the way he wanted. In his recliner, watching his birds.

Jerome came into this world as a Christmas baby in 1942, the son of Onufrey and Julia Firkus. He married the love of his life, Judy of 55 years. The Judiette...

Feb 21, 2022

Laurie Eustice, 48, of Marshall Wisconsin, passed away on February 21, 2022 after a long battle with cancer with friends and family at her side.

Laurie was born on May 18th, 1973 to David and Judy Bakken in Madison Wisconsin. Laurie grew up in Marshall, playing volleyball, basketball, and softball in high school. She played on the...

Feb 20, 2022

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Karen Sullivan, of Watertown, Wisconsin on February 20, 2022.  Karen was passionate about gardening, the outdoors, and her beloved dog.  She enjoyed her time working and volunteering at Watertown schools.  She was fiercely independent and strong and will be deeply missed.  She is survived by her parents John and Lyda,...

Feb 6, 2022

Michael Patrick Conway, 46, passed away on February 6, 2022 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona following an illness.

Born in Milwaukee, WI, he was the beloved son of James and Jane Conway. He graduated from Tremper High School and the University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh with a degree in Business Administration. He was employed by Vanguard as a...

Jan 26, 2022

Edward E. Hoffer, 90, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2022, at Brook Gardens Place of Lake Mills.  Edward was born on January 6, 1932 in Watertown, the son of Leo and Eleanor (Yahna) Hoffer.  Edward married the love of his life, Carol (Adler) on December 1, 1973 in Jefferson, and they enjoyed 33 years of marriage...

Jan 22, 2022

Yvonne L. Crum, 84, of Johnson Creek, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Sunset Ridge in Johnson Creek.

Yvonne was born on May 23, 1937 in Milwaukee, the daughter of William and Stella (Coffin) Stuart. She married Raymond Crum on December 19, 1953 in Milwaukee, and the couple enjoyed 61 years of marriage before his...

Jan 20, 2022

Kevin W. Crum, 60, of Johnson Creek passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home.

Kevin was born on January 30, 1961, in Milwaukee, the son of Raymond and Yvonne (Stuart) Crum. Kevin married the love of his life Nancy Molitor on October 6, 1990 in Waukesha, and the couple enjoyed 30 years of marriage....

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...