Obituaries

Racheal N. Germain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Julia Ann Myers

Julia Ann Myers

Jun 2, 2023

 

Julia Ann Theobald Myers, 82, went home to be with God and loved ones June 2, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was at home, surrounded by her husband and her five children.

Julie was born on January 4, 1941, the daughter of Lilian and Robert Theobald, and shared the same birth date as her father. She...

Brian Lee Robey

Brian Lee Robey

May 31, 2023

 

Brian Lee Robey, 64 of Reeseville, passed away on May 31, 2023, at his home in Reeseville due to long standing heart issues.

Brian was born October 25, 1958, in Milwaukee, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Stecker) Robey. He attended Waukesha North High School. On September 16, 1978, Brian married Barbara Holloway at North Prairie Lutheran Church. Brian...

William C. Anderson

William C. Anderson

May 8, 2023

 

William C. Anderson Jr., 64, of Watertown, passed away peacefully while napping on Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home.

 

William was born on October 4, 1958, in New York, the son of William and Rosily (Pecoraro) Anderson. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy. William worked for Fisher Barton for many years; he was...

Charlotte L. Jacob

Charlotte L. Jacob

May 6, 2023

 

On May 6, 2023, at the age of 93, Jesus extended His hand of grace to Charlotte L. Jacob and walked with her from Heritage Homes to her new home in heaven. Charlotte was born on June 24, 1929 to Charles and Lila Hubing in Neillsville, Wisconsin.

Charlotte married her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Jacob August 6, 1947....

Jeffrey N. Newkirk

Jeffrey N. Newkirk

May 5, 2023

 

Jeffrey Newkirk, 35 of Watertown, passed away on 5/5/2023 due to a car accident.

Jeffrey was born on December 18,1987, the son of Theresa Novak.  Jeffrey graduated high school, got a degree in masonry and had a career as a factory worker and forklift driver.  Jeffrey was very involved with family, and family was the most important thing to...

Robert James Knoblauch

Robert James Knoblauch

May 3, 2023

 

Robert J. Knoblauch, 73 of Watertown, formerly Pewaukee, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown.

Bob was born October 22, 1949, in Milwaukee, the son of James and Geraldine (Jacobi) Knoblauch. He was united in marriage with the love of his life Karen Behnke at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in Menomonee Falls during...

James A. Tackes

James A. Tackes

Apr 16, 2023

 

James A. “Jim” Tackes, 59 of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his home.

Jim was born December 13, 1963, in Milwaukee, the son of Gordon and Patsy (Catterton) Tackes. On September 10, 1983, he married Nancy Hoppe at St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Watertown. James worked as a Journeyman electrician for Pieper Power. He...

Judith R. Seeley

Judith R. Seeley

Apr 13, 2023

 

Judith R. Seeley, 80 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Bedrock Health Center of Watertown.

 

Judi was born November 23, 1942, the daughter of George and Louise (Berger) Kraus. Judi was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown, Wisconsin.

 

Judi married her soul mate James H. Seeley in 1974. They...

Ethel A. Willing

Ethel A. Willing

Apr 11, 2023

 

Ethel A. Willing, 86 of Ixonia, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at her home in Ixonia.

Ethel was born July 7, 1936, in Watertown, the daughter of David and Ruth (Morris) Evans. On September 1, 1956, Ethel married Elden C. Willing at First Congregational United Church of Christ. She later attended beauty school in Milwaukee and...