Obituaries

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...

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....

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 5, 2021

Sharon L. Harwood, 85, of Johnson Creek, died on Friday, February 5, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Sharon was born on September 28, 1935 in Hilbert, WI, the daughter of Rex and Leona (Kasper) Draheim.  She married the love of her life Herbert Harwood on October 11, 1958 in Watertown, and the couple enjoyed 62 years...

Jan 29, 2021

Janet A. Theder 81, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Janet was born on November 14, 1939 in Lebanon the daughter of Fredrick and Leona (Kronitz) Zweig.  She married the love of her life James Theder. Janet worked at the Shoe factory. In her younger years, she enjoyed...

Jan 29, 2021

Cecil E. Chadwick, 74, of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Cecil was born on March 17, 1946, in the Town of Medina, the daughter of William and Verna (Wild) Knapton.  She was a graduate of Marshall Public Schools as valedictorian and received her Associate’s degree from Madison Business...

Jan 25, 2021

Ruth E. Bjerkness, 84, of Pewaukee, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on February 19, 1936 in Marinette, WI, the daughter of Theodore and Grace (Squier) Selldin. She married the love of her life Carl Bjerkness on February 12,...

Jan 25, 2021

James “Pick” M. Wuestenberg passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 76.

Jim was born in Watertown on December 18, 1944 to James and Marian (nee Glatzel) Wuestenberg.  On April 1, 1967 he married Pat Fredrick at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church.

In his early years Jim worked at Emil’s Pizza.  Throughout his...

Jan 20, 2021

Donna A. Smith, 86, of Watertown was peacefully called to heaven on January 20, 2021 to live out her life with our father and her late husband Earl J. Smith.

Donna was born in Ixonia on November 24, 1934 to William C. Maass and Anna M. (Motl) Maass. On May 19, 1956 she married Earl. Together they...

Jan 12, 2021

Rodell Mallow 91, of Ixonia, passed away on January 12, 2021 at Angelsgrace Hospice in Oconomowoc.

Rodell was born in the Town of Ixonia on September 19, 1929, son of Emil and Minna (Schuhmacher) Mallow. He was a 1947 graduate of Oconomowoc High School. On July 17, 1954 he was married to Beverly Propp at St. Paul’s...

Jan 7, 2021

Betty Mae Hahn passed away on January 7, 2021 at Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Marshall.

Betty was born May 3, 1931, in the town of Medina, the daughter of Alvin & Lila (Chadwick) Reamer. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1949. On November 4, 1950 Betty married Charles G. Hahn at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,...

Dec 31, 2020

William F. Skala 96, of Marshall, passed away of Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, WI.

Bill was born on August 13, 1924 in Marshall the son of Vencle and Alma (Doleshal) Skala.  He proudly served in WWII with the US Navy from 1944-1946 aboard the USS Mifflin as a signal...

Dec 21, 2020

Jill S. Meyers, 78, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus.

Jill was born on November 4, 1942 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Arden and Gertrude (Fox) Brooks in Chicago, ILL. She was a bank teller in Watertown for over 25 years and lived there most of her life. ...

Dec 18, 2020

Abby M. Siffrin 79, of Hartland, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at Angelsgrace Hospice in Oconomowoc.

Abby was born on June 11, 1941 in Cleveland, OH the daughter of Daniel and Abby (McCarthy) Moroney.  She married John J. Siffrin on April 6, 1979.  Abby was an RN and worked at Marquardt Memorial Manor...

Dec 15, 2020

Philip H. Freidel, 94, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home.

Philip was born on October 14, 1926 in Marshall, the son of Joseph and Dora (Klecker) Freidel. He married Shirley Koch on September 27, 1948 in Columbus and the couple enjoyed 63 years of marriage before her passing in 2011....

Dec 10, 2020

George D. Scheel, 94 of Marshall, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Columbus Health and Rehab.

George was born on May 22, 1926 in Deerfield, the son of Paul and Nellie (Severson) Scheel. He married the love of his life Alice Behling on October 21, 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Deerfield and the...

Dec 10, 2020

Kevin L. Feign, 68, of Jefferson, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2020 in Jefferson.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home in Watertown with Rev. Ray Bezanson presiding. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 10:00am until the time of service.

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