Obituaries
Hugh J. Wildish
Nov 10, 2023
Hugh J. Wildish, 65 of Slinger, passed away on November 10, 2023, at the Aurora Medical Center of Grafton.
Hugh was born on February 11, 1958, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Hugh and Beulah (Clinton) Wildish. On December 27, 2012, Hugh was united in marriage with Grace Mangubat in the Philippines. Hugh dedicated himself to serving as a pastor...
Rita A. Jaehrling
Nov 9, 2023
Rita Annette Jaehrling, aged 88, died on November 9 of 2023, at Huntington Assisted Living in Janesville, Wisconsin, following a recent injury and subsequent short illness.
Rita was born on February 21, 1935 in Watertown, to Leonard and Anna Jaehrling. She was a life-long member of St. Bernard’s Church in Watertown and graduated from St. Bernard’s School in 1949 and...
John E. Gilbertson
Nov 8, 2023
John E. Gilbertson, 64, of Black River Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Spero Heritage Homes in Watertown with his family by his side. John was a blessing to all who knew him. His faith was simple and childlike. He completely trusted that God would take him to heaven.
John was born on February 4, 1959,...
Haaron L. Ellis
Nov 3, 2023
Haaron (Bill) L. Ellis, 81, passed away on Friday November 3, 2023 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Bill was born on August 7, 1942 in Bethel Springs, TN, son of Jack and Lizzie Ellis. Bill grew up in Tennessee and at the age of 24 found his way to Watertown, WI. It was in Watertown where Bill met Sharon...
Joanne M. Brill
Oct 30, 2023
Joanne M. Brill, 84, of Marshall, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at SSM Monroe Hospice Home in Monroe with her family by her side.
Joanne was born on May 5, 1939, in Madison, the daughter of John and Geraldine (Leonhardt) King. She married the love of her life Donald Brill on September 27, 1956, in Madison, and the...
Gerald D. Hanson
Oct 22, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Dean Hanson, 66 of Watertown, WI passed away unexpectedly on October 22nd, 2023.
Jerry was born on April 22, 1957, to Charles and Laura Hanson in Waukesha, WI. He grew up in the Waukesha area and was 1 of 9 children.
Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army. After receiving his diploma from the...
Betty J. Schuett
Oct 17, 2023
Betty J. Schuett, 93, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Betty was born May 25, 1930, the daughter of Edward and Marie (Hoeffs) Maas. On September 22, 1951, Betty married Robert Schuett and spent 62 years together until his passing in 2014. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Henry’s...
William R. Evans
Oct 3, 2023
William R. Evans, 88 of Ixonia, passed away at his care facility, London Lodge, with family and caregivers by his side, on October 3, 2023, at London Lodge in Cambridge.
William was born on November 16, 1934, the son of David and Ruth (Morris) Evans. He attended grade school in lxonia, Wisconsin. Willam was a hard worker who worked...
Ricardo R. Sinense, M.D.
Sep 24, 2023
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce to you the passing of Dr. Ricardo R. Sinense. On Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the age of 87, surrounded by our family and in the arms of the love of his life, he peacefully entered the gates of Heaven.
Ricardo was born on May 12, 1936, in the Philippines,...
Racheal N. Germain
Sep 12, 2023
Racheal N. Germain, 36, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in Chicago, IL.
Racheal was born on April 3, 1987, in Watseka, IL, the daughter of Wayne and Diane (Hamlin) Germain. Racheal was most recently employed at AdTech Industries in Watertown working on the print line. Prior to that she worked as a cook at...
Meda L. Heywood
Sep 2, 2023
My grandmother’s hands held generations. They nourished the lives they touched and grasped firmly onto love. Never wanting to be a burden, these hands held weight; weight that raised a family and provided for those she loved. Though these hands could never have been a burden for she was so loved in return. She was daughter of Frederick E...
Jamie John Blaeske
Aug 31, 2023
Jamie John Blaeske, 56, of Watertown, WI, passed away on August 31, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on February 10, 1967 to Ronald and Diane (nee Wingert) Blaeske at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Jamie was raised in Waukesha and had mentioned fond childhood memories growing up there.
Jamie graduated from Waukesha South High School...
Vivian Leone Jones
Aug 19, 2023
Vivian Leone Jones, 92, of Juneau, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek with her family by her side.
Vivian was born on January 17, 1931, in La Crosse, WI, the daughter of Romuald and Zaida (Perkins) Haas. She married the love of her life Charles Thomas Jones on April 22,...
Mary A. Schmidt
Aug 11, 2023
Mary A. Schmidt, 69, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 11, 2023, at her home.
Mary was born on February 6, 1954, in Watertown, the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Zurfluh) Giese. She worked as a department head at Farm and Fleet for many years. In her free time she enjoyed spending time at the Watertown Senior...
Steven A. Hall
Aug 9, 2023
Steven A. “Steve” Hall, 74, of Watertown, lost his battle to cancer on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family.
Steve was born on January 11, 1949, in Muskegon, MI, the son of Archie and Eunice (Nelson) Hall. Steve graduated from Muskegon High school in 1967. Steve married Karon Frein in Muskegon on July 25,...
David H. Riedemann
Aug 3, 2023
David H. Riedemann, 81, formerly of Watertown, died on Thursday, Aug. 3, at Golden Years Senior Living Center, Randolph.
David was born on Aug. 25, 1941, in Watertown, the son of Herbert W. and Ruth C. (Kaercher) Riedemann.
He served many years in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Sp5. He also worked for many years as...
Dorothy M. Dantuma
Jul 18, 2023
Dorothy M. Dantuma, 90, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home.
Dorothy was born on February 25, 1933, in Watertown, the daughter of William and Margaret (Vick) Roos. She married the love of her life Raymond Dantuma on May 9, 1953 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Watertown, and the couple enjoyed 62...
Keith T. Nickels
Jul 5, 2023
Keith T. Nickels, 63, of Beaver Dam, WI went on his last ride July 5, 2023, after a long battle with diabetes.
Keith was born July 23, 1959, in Watertown, the son of Carol D. Nickels and LeRoy R. Nickels. He grew up in Watertown and lived most of his life in Beaver Dam. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in...
Mark E. Engstler
Jul 1, 2023
Mark E. Engstler, 55 of Fountain City, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Mark was born February 16, 1968, in La Crosse, WI, the son of Gerald and Lois (Weise) Engstler of Hokah, MN. Mark graduated from La Crescent High School and later from Winona State University, both of Minnesota. Mark worked in the meat department...
Dennis J. Duffy
Jun 21, 2023
Dennis J. Duffy, 65, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.
Dennis was born on March 15, 1958, in Hartford, WI, the son of Millard and Delores (Ruck) Duffy. He married the love of his life Susan Scholer on November 7, 1981, at St. Stevens Church in Concord and the...
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