Obituaries

Henry Staeben

Henry Staeben

Jun 25, 2015

Henry Ralph Staeben of Watertown, age 94 passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his home at Zinzendorf. He was born on July 1, 1920 in Seymour, WI, the son of Arthur and Camilla (Olsen) Staeben. Henry married Helen on January 11, 1942 and were able to share 64 years together before her death on August 29, 2006. A...

Stephen Mayer

Stephen Mayer

Jun 24, 2015

Service Tuesday, July 7, 2015 11:00 AM Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home , United States

Blanche Pooch

Blanche Pooch

Jun 18, 2015

Deerfield - On June 18, 2015, Blanche Pooch passed away at the age of 100 at the Nazareth House in Stoughton. Blanche was born on Mary 26, 1915, the eldest child of six to Frank and Catherine (Brigowatz) Semon of Milton Junction, WI. The family moved to Watertown when Blanche was four years old. She attended St. Bernard's Parochial Elementary...

Dale Peal

Dale Peal

Jun 10, 2015

Dale N. Peal of Watertown, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Jefferson Memory Care. She was born on November 12, 1939 in Oak Park, IL, the daughter of John and Gaynell (Childress) Dahm. Dale enjoyed gardening, fishing and vacations up north. Dale is survived by her son, Michael Peal of Watertown, step-son, John (Bonnie) Peal of...

Donald Woerpel

Donald Woerpel

Jun 9, 2015

Cottage Grove, WI- Donald E. Woerpel, Age 80, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 surrounded by his family at UW Hospital and Clinics in Madison. Don was born in Marshall, WI on October 31, 1934, the son of Raymond and Carol (Hoyt) Woerpel.  He graduated from Marshall High School in 1952 and served in the US Air Force...

Margaret Meyer

Margaret Meyer

Jun 6, 2015

Margaret Ann "Maggie Mae" (nee Plasil) Meyer of Watertown, age 75 passed away, after a battle with cancer on Saturday, June 6, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 4, 1940 in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Ethel (Groth) Plasil. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, watching animals and enjoying flowers, while reading. Maggie had a...

Lois Loveng

Lois Loveng

May 26, 2015

Lois V. Loveng of Watertown, age 83 passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at UW Hospital, Madison. She was born on October 28, 1931 in La Crosse, the daughter of Fred and Elsie (Selebrede) Yandt. Lois married Wilfred Loveng on November 28, 1951. They were able to share 34 loving years together before his death on October 9, 1986....

Robert Richter

Robert Richter

May 22, 2015

Robert J. "Bob" Richter of Watertown, age 80, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Marquardt Health Center. He was born on May 16, 1935 in Watertown, the son of Herbert and Leana (Meitner) Richter. Bob was a farmer in the town of Emmet. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, Catholic Knights, AARP and the Watertown...

Donald Strube

Donald Strube

May 1, 2015

Donald Walter Strube, age 91, Watertown, WI was born to eternity on Friday, May 1, 2015.Donald was the son of Edward and Adela (Schaetzel) Strube and was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 15, 1923.  He married his high school sweetheart, Alice B. A. Leverson on Oct. 24, 1942 in Milwaukee.  She said he was the noisiest boy she ever...

Karen Jaehrling

Karen Jaehrling

Apr 28, 2015

Karen Ann Jaehrling, 79, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2015, at Marquardt Manor Hospice, after a long illness. Karen was the daughter of Clifford B. and Harriett (Sleep) Eames.  Karen was born in Reno, Nevada, on February 8, 1936.  Her father died in a car accident near Truckee,   Nevada, on January 20, 1938, when Karen was...

Susan Johnson

Susan Johnson

Apr 23, 2015

Marshall - Susan J. (Harris) Johnson, age 65, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on June 16, 1949 in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Lee and Evelyn (Markley) Harris. Susan's first job was with AT&T in Madison where she worked as an operator. She later moved into management and retired after 30...

Dolores Boyes

Dolores Boyes

Apr 21, 2015

Dolores M. Boyes, age 82 of Watertown, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek.  She was born on December 18, 1932 in Madison, the daughter of Matthew and Ethel (Willadsen) Weger. Dolores married Jerry Boyes on February 14, 1959. She was a licensed Registered Nurse...

Patricia Geoghegan

Patricia Geoghegan

Apr 15, 2015

Patricia A. Geoghegan, age 74 of Watertown, went home unexpectedly to her heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Pat was born on April 14, 1941 in Manhattan, New York to Frank and Louise (Simko) Dolce. She graduated from Epiphany Elementary School in Manhattan in 1954. The family moved to Englewood, New Jersey and there Pat graduated from St. Cecilia...

William Nelson

William Nelson

Apr 14, 2015

William H. "Willie" Nelson, age 92 of Watertown passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Golden Living. He was born on December 6, 1922 in Fort Atkinson, the son of Ray and Margaret (Chamberlain) Nelson. Willie was a WWII Veteran, serving in the 8th Air Force in England. He married Gloria Polensky on August 21, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran...

Beverly Altinger

Beverly Altinger

Apr 4, 2015

Beverly P. Altinger, of Hustisford, passed away at home on Saturday April 4th, 2015. She was able to stay at home under the great care of hospice. Beverly was loved and will always be remembered as funny and fun loving. She was 85 years old and worked hard most of her life. Beverly loved bingo and casino slots machines. She is survived by a daughter, Cherie...

Thomas Wichman

Thomas Wichman

Apr 2, 2015

WICHMAN, THOMAS C.Thomas C. Wichman of Johnson Creek, 80, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen; his daughters, Donna (Paul) Brunner, Cheryl (Guy) Schroeder, Theresa (Bryan) Paulsen and Becky (Robert) Katka; and sons, Daniel (Jody) Wichman and Andrew (Andrea) Wichman; his brother, Edward Wichman and his grandchildren, Kim, Paul Jr., Trisha (Matt),...

Arthur Risser Ii

Arthur Risser Ii

Mar 28, 2015

Arthur J. Risser, II, age 72, of Watertown, died Saturday morning, March 28, 2015, in his sleep.          Arthur Jerel Risser, II was born in Hershey, PA on July 30, 1942, the son of Arthur J. and Pearl M (Brock) Risser.  He was married to Mary Ann Welty on October 23, 1965 in Boonsboro, MD.          He served in the U.S. Air...

Gloria Nielsen

Gloria Nielsen

Mar 24, 2015

Gloria J. Nielsen, of Fort Atkinson/formerly of Milwaukee, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Willowbrook Nursing & Rehab Center in Lake Mills. She was born on April 16, 1947 in Milwaukee.   She will be buried by her parents at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Milwaukee on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11 am.  Gloria is...

Esther Duncan

Esther Duncan

Mar 21, 2015

DUNCAN, ESTHER MERRICK   Esther Merrick Duncan, 101, of Watertown, Wisconsin passed away on March 21, 2015. She was born on February 14, 1914 at home to Stanley and Florence Merrick in Tunnel, New York, during a snow storm. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers; Wesley, Oliver and Lee and one sister, Eleanor.   She led...

Wendell Smith

Wendell Smith

Mar 7, 2015

SMITH, WENDELL  C. LEBANON  Wendell Charles Smith, age 81, town of Lebanon, passed away March 7 at home surrounded by his family.  Wendell was born June 7, 1933, in Milwaukee County to Arthur and Elsie Smith.  As he was growing up, he spent many summers at his Aunt Mabel's fruit and vegetable farm in Onekema, Michigan.  He crossed Lake Michigan...