Obituaries

Wayne Smith

Jul 25, 2021

Wayne A. Smith 75, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, July 25th 2021 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Wayne was born on February 12, 1946 in Milwaukee, the son of Warren and Florence (Wozniak) Smith. Wayne attended New Berlin Elementary School. The family moved to Watertown in 1960 and lived on Fremont...

Roberta Tischler

Jul 23, 2021

Roberta F. Tischler (nee Hastert) passed away at the age of 93 years, 6 months and 22 days on Friday July 23, 2021.

She was born on October 10, 1927 in Darlington, WI, to the parents of Roy and Anna (nee Owen) Hastert. In 1960 she transferred with the telephone company to Watertown and retired after 30+...

James Curtin

Jul 19, 2021

Jim was born to Margaret M. (Britten) Curtin and the late Frank J. Curtin, on Friday, July 18, 1947 in Laona, Wisconsin

and passed away on Monday, July 19 2021 in St Mary’s Hospital in Madison, with his wife Marge holding his hand.

Jim attended Laona Schools and he and his family were parishioner’s at...

Philip Rhodes

Jul 11, 2021

Philip J. Rhodes Sr., 71 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, due to a heart-related illness at Froedtert Hospital. Phil was born on March 27, 1950 to Wesley G. And Helen M. (Hinzmann) Rhodes.  On April 13, 1970, He married his true love, Patricia P. Booth, and they enjoyed nearly 48 wonderful years of marriage together...

Mark Simon

Jul 8, 2021

On Thursday, July 8, 2021, Mark Joseph Simon passed away in California at the age of 57.

Mark was born in Watertown, Wisconsin, to John F. and Susan K. Simon. He moved to California after graduating from the University of Wisconsin- Madison with a degree in Civil Engineering. He served the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California...

Ervin Brunner Jr.

Jun 18, 2021

Ervin J. Brunner Jr., 68, of Waterloo, WI passed away on Friday June 18, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Ervin was born on April 10, 1953.

A celebration of life for Ervin will be held at a later date.

Marjorie Rusch

Jun 10, 2021

Marjorie J. “Marji” Rusch (nee Billington) of Watertown died on June 10, 2021.

She was born on September 3, 1926 in Watford, Hertforshire, England, the daughter of Robert E. and Doris S. Billington of Leichester, England.

It was Marjorie’s wishes that she not have any service. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Marji married...

Alfred Kramer

Jun 1, 2021

Alfred C. Kramer, 80, of Watertown and a former resident of Our Home Your Home Assisted Living in Henning, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Marquardt Health Center.

Alfred was born on May 31, 1941 in Laona, Wisconsin, the son of Charles and Rosemary (Brown) Kramer. Alfred was a truck driver, and laborer for...

Eunice Brabender

May 22, 2021

Eunice M. Brabender, 98, of Marshall, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Columbus Health and Rehab.

Eunice (Maughan) was born in Dodgeville, WI in 1923 and attended Dodgeville High School. Her early life was devoted to raising 13 children while also working for the University of Wisconsin, where she retired...

Maynard Griep

May 16, 2021

Maynard A. Griep, 67, Fort Atkinson, is dancing in the sky with our Lord and Savior on his 67th Birthday.

Born on May 16, 1954 at Fort Atkinson to Erwin and Colleen Griep, Jefferson.

Was confirmed at St. Marks Lutheran in Jefferson.

Survived by his mother Colleen Sindermann, Watertown. Siblings; Ron (Jenny) Griep,...

John Nora

May 12, 2021

John Arthur Nora, Jr., 70, Watertown, WI. Passed away May 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on September 8, 1950 to John Sr., and Irene Nora in Oshkosh, WI. John graduated from Jefferson High School and enlisted in 1968 to the US Air Force. He married the love of his life Dawn on...

Rosemary Schmied

May 10, 2021

Rosemary Schmied, 93, passed away at Watertown Regional Medical Center on May 10, 2021.

The former Rosemary Slater was born on December 13, 1927 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Irving and Vera Slater. She attended schools in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Teachers College. She completed her education with a Master’s Degree from Whitewater University. She taught...

Pauline Wittenwyler

May 9, 2021

Pauline Wittenwyler, age 80, passed on Mother’s Day morning, May 9, 2021. She was born on her mother’s birthday, February 1, 1941, daughter of Victor and Hannah Pernot, in Brooklyn, WI. Pauline graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1959 and continued her education at Green County Teacher College. Her teaching career started in a one-room schoolhouse.

On...

Helen Eicher

Apr 24, 2021

Helen Eicher, 95, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Park Ridge in Watertown.

Helen was born on September 27, 1925 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Joseph and Lula (Mittan) Stromski. She married John Eicher on March 4, 1946 in Nebraska. Helen worked and retired as a cashier at National Tea Food Store...

Lucille Tucker

Apr 9, 2021

Lucille K. Tucker, 97, smiled peacefully as she left this world on Friday, April 9, 2021 to be with her beloved husband, daughter, and sisters.

Lucille was born in Green Lake, WI to John Montgomery and Mary (Clancy) on September 7, 1923. She was a graduate of Green Lake School in 1941 and spent the World War...

Elwood Metzger

Mar 25, 2021

Elwood Metzger, 62, of Helenville, WI passed away at home, surrounded by family members on March 25, 2021. A private memorial service will be held in his honor.

Elwood was born on January 15, 1959, in Watertown, Wisconsin, to Francis and Betty Metzger.  He graduated from Watertown High School in 1978. He was a lifelong member of St....

Marilyn Capps

Mar 11, 2021

Marilyn Christine Capps, 87, of Watertown, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Heritage Homes Assisted Living of Watertown.

Marilyn was born to parents Lester and Meta (Valasky) Kressin, on July 6, 1933 at their home in the Town of Clyman, Dodge County, Wisconsin.  She attended Zion Lutheran Church and the parochial  schools there. ...

Shirley Miner

Feb 22, 2021

Shirley Miner passed away peacefully at Highland House at the age of 86.

Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, family events and holiday gatherings.

Over the years Shirley was involved in community activities with her church, Okauchee Lioness and School PTO.

Up until the last few...

Beatrice Rockhill

Feb 20, 2021

Beatrice A. Rockhill, 88, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Sienna Crest in Marshall.

Beatrice was born on August 29, 1932 in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and Alice (Duckert) Kroneman. She married Everett Rockhill on March 12, 1955 at Marshall United Methodist Church, and the couple enjoyed 53 years of marriage...

James Hunter

Feb 19, 2021

James “Jim” M. Hunter, 80, of Watertown, originally from West Allis passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc with his family by his side.

Jim was born on May 24, 1940 in West Allis, the son of David and Marie (Cosgrove) Hunter. He married the love of his life Ilka Auersch...