Obituaries

Dec 10, 2020

Ludwig Porzky, 85, of Lebanon lived life exactly as he wished right until the very end of his time on earth. He died on December 10, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. He was a generous man that was loved, will be missed and will always be cherished.

Ludwig was born on November 29, 1935 in Furth,...

Nov 21, 2020

Howard H. Kuester, 71, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Marquardt Manor with his loving wife Linda by his side.

Howard was born on October 24, 1949 at a military base in Illinois, the son of Harry and Donna (Leair) Kuester. Howard grew up in Waukesha and Tomahawk Wisconsin. Howard later moved to...

Nov 9, 2020

Wilhelmine “Mina” Scholer, 90, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home.

She was born on December 21, 1929 in Nuremburg Germany, the daughter of Johann and Barbara (Geyer) Schaudig. She married Leo Scholer on December 17, 1955 at St. John Lutheran Church in Watertown. She was a member of Saint Stephens Lutheran...

Nov 9, 2020

Wendelin “Wendy” L. Kopplin, 59, of Watertown passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home.

She was born on June 30, 1961 in Watertown the daughter of Lyle and Bonita (Vogel) Klockow. She married the love of her life John Kopplin on May 14, 1983 in Johnson Creek and the couple enjoyed 37 years of...

Nov 6, 2020

Richard E. Hensen Sr. 77, of Marshall, passed away on Friday Nov. 6, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Richard was born on April 2, 1943 in Madison, WI the son of John and Helen (Lochner) Hensen. Richard was a mason by trade and later worked maintenance at Trek Bicycle. He was a founding member of the Marshall...

Nov 6, 2020

David E. Witte 75, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at home.

Funeral service will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday Nov. 10, 2020 at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home with the Rev. Todd Iverson presiding.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 PM until the time of service.  Burial will...

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...