Obituaries

Oct 18, 2020

On October 18, 2020, Francis Joseph Markl passed peacefully at his home in Watertown.

Francis was born on March 21, 1933 the son of Leona and Frank Markl. He was an Army Veteran and was drafted to serve our country in the Korean War. Francis was known for his light hearted and kind nature, strong work ethics,...

Oct 7, 2020

Ellen H. Reichardt, 81, of Watertown passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Rainbow inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.

Burial will take place at a later date.

Oct 6, 2020

Joseph Radocay Sr., 95, of Watertown, formerly of Oak Creek, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Brook Gardens in Lake Mills.

Joseph was born on February 7, 1925 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, the son of Nicholas and Dorothy (Dobron) Radocay. He proudly served our country during World War II in the United States Army in...

Oct 1, 2020

John D. Christianson, 78, of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Prairie Ridge Health Hospital in Columbus.

John was born on September 11, 1942 in Minnesota, the son of Johnny and Hildegaurd (Danialsen) Christianson. John proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps. John had a heart of gold and his goal...

Sep 28, 2020

Mary Jane Zimmerman, 77, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Mary Jane was born on January 27, 1943 in Marshfield, the daughter of Edward and Marjorie (Stosick) Krommel. She married the love of her life James Zimmerman on September 8, 1962 at Lake Mills Moravian Church and the...

Sep 24, 2020

Katie L. Swisher, 56, of Watertown passed away on Thursday Sept. 24, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Katie was born on July 31, 1964 in California the daughter of Paul and Deloris (Delong) Coleman.  Katie worked as a CNA at the Highland House.  She married the love of her life Paul on April 4, 2015 and...

Sep 23, 2020

Maurine J. Ayers, 100, of Watertown passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Park Terrace in Watertown.

Maurine was born on December 8, 1919 in Herbert Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Nelson) Jacob. She married Donald Malcolm who passed away in 1969, then later married Wayne Ayers who passed away in 2000. She...

Sep 20, 2020

Charlene W. Zimmerman, 69, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.

Charlene was born on March 24, 1951 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Janice (Ludweigsen) Manley. She married the love of her life Kenneth Zimmerman on February 27, 1976 in Dubuque,...

Sep 3, 2020

Michael P. Cassidy (Coach), 66, of Fox Lake/Watertown passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at his home.

Michael was born on October 8, 1953 in Platteville, the son of Roman and Roberta Tischler. He graduated from Watertown High School where he exceled in wrestling. He later graduated from UW Oshkosh with a teaching and coaching...

Sep 2, 2020

Robert J. Kowalski, age 92, of Watertown, Wisconsin passed away on September 2, 2020.

He was born on March 14, 1928 to Margaret and Bernard Kowalski in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Robert served in the U.S. Army and was awarded the World War Two Victory Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Pin, the Good Conduct Medal,...

Aug 21, 2020

Frances M. Richter, 93, of Watertown passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Marquardt Village.

Frances was born on September 9, 1926 in Ixonia, the daughter of Daniel and Alice (Moran) Humphrey. She married Francis Richter on October 8, 1949 at St. Jerome’s in Oconomowoc, WI and the couple enjoyed 56 years of marriage. Frances...

Aug 20, 2020

Barbara J. Griep, 61, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Oconomowoc.

Barbara was born on April 22, 1959 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Kenneth and Deloris (Hafenstein) Schultz. She married the love of her life Gary Griep on July 5, 1998 and the couple enjoyed 22 years...

Aug 2, 2020

Dale F. Schuhmacher, 78, of Middleton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his home.

Dale was born on June 14, 1942 in Watertown, the son of Gordon and Aroline (Fullert) Schuhmacher. He proudly served our country in the United States Army. Dale worked at Lussier Family West YMCA for over 25 years and was...

Jul 14, 2020

Nancy C. Haines, 82, of Watertown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center with her family by her side.

Nancy was born on May 17, 1938 in Waukesha, the daughter of Rueben and Beulah (Lembke) Wiesner. She married Harry Haines on April 8, 1961 in Waukesha and the couple enjoyed 20...

Jul 2, 2020

Gladys Woelffer, age 91, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 after a short stay at the Columbus Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 9, 1929, in Marion, Wisconsin, daughter of Paul Mavis and Frieda (Boensch) Mavis, who immigrated to the US from Germany in 1905. She spent most of her younger years on the family farm near...

Jun 21, 2020

Ruth I. Ace, 85, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Attic Angel Health Center in Middleton.

Ruth was born on April 18, 1935 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the daughter of Peter and Helen (Woyak) Karashinski. She married Art Ace on April 12, 1982 and the couple enjoyed 33 years of marriage before...

Jun 16, 2020

Louise Emily Montgomery, 83, formally of the town of Morgan, WI, passed peacefully on June 16, 2020 in Watertown, WI. She was born October 29, 1936 in Richland Center, WI, to Freeman and Hortense Shaffer. She graduated Muscoda High School with the class of 1954, and attended Madison General School of Nursing, graduating with the class of 1957. Louise began...

Jun 8, 2020

Pamela Dorothy Mueller (nee Kane) of Lake Mills was called home to the Lord, Monday, June 8, 2020. Pamela was born to November 3, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI to parents late William and Georgianne Kane. She is survived by her husband Kenneth of 46 years, who were married on December 29, 1973. She is the loving mother of Danielle Mueller,...

Jun 3, 2020

Adrienne Smulders, age 86 of Watertown passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020. Adrienne was born on September 17, 1933, daughter of Leonard and Edna (Baries) Schnell in New Jersey. Adrienne was a long-time employee of the Oconomowoc Shoe Factory and Farm & Fleet in Watertown. Adrienne is survived by her sons, Richard Smulders, Jr., Michael Smulders, Edward Smulders, 10...

Jun 2, 2020

Erline B. Eggert of Watertown, passed away on June 2, 2020. Erline was born on January 24, 1933, daughter of Theodore and Elsie (Wagner) Eggert. She graduated from the Watertown High School in 1950. Erline is survived by her niece, Juli Gaugert and many other nieces and nephews., Erline was the last remaining member of her immediate family. She was...