Obituaries

Dec 12, 2022

Jerrold Melvin Vande Berg Sr., age 69 of Watertown, Wisconsin peacefully ended his journey on this Earth on December 12, 2022, at Rainbow Hospice Care in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin due to complications related to Myasthenia Gravis. Jerry passed away surrounded by his family with God at his side.

Jerry was born October 10, 1953, in Waupun, Wisconsin...

Dec 10, 2022

Robert L. Shaiken, 59, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at his home.

Robert was born on July 11, 1963, in Watertown, the son of Lyle and Gloria (Hotmar) Shaiken. He was with Family Connections for over 13. He will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to be a part of his...

Dec 5, 2022

James Dean Hoppe, 62 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown.

Jim was born July 23, 1960, in Wisconsin, the son of Charles and Lucille (Schwartz) Hoppe. On July 27, 1991, he married Annette Meyer at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of Watertown. Jim was a life-time member of St....

Nov 26, 2022

Karen L. Smith, born on June 26, 1940, died at the age of 82 on Nov. 26, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Her parents were Harold and Alma Abrahamson.  Karen graduated from Waukesha South High School. She married Wendell C. Smith on May 28, 1960. They bought their first home near Lapham Peak State Park in Delafield. Together, they...

Nov 24, 2022

Barbara J. Jenkins, 72, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 at Lake Mills Health Services.

Barbara was born on Dec. 1, 1949 in Watertown the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Renz) Jenkins. She was a 1968 graduate of Beaver Dam High School.  She owned and operated the tavern Pop-A-Top in Farmington, WI.

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Nov 22, 2022

LaVerne Jeanette Brunner, 89, passed away on November 22, 2022 at Sienna Crest of Fort Atkinson.

LaVerne was born December 13, 1932, in Milwaukee, the daughter of George and Ruth (Ziesmer) Sparrow.  Her youthful years were spent with the Milwaukee County Children’s Home and the Wisconsin Foster Care System. Although LaVerne made her way out, she never...

Nov 19, 2022

Guy R. Schmidt, 73 of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Accentcare Hospice in Oak Creek.

Guy was born August 16, 1949, in Watertown, WI, the son of Robert and Carol (King) Schmidt. He grew up in the area and attended Watertown High School. Guy enlisted in the U.S. Army right out of high...

Oct 24, 2022

Marion B. Krempien, 93 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Park Ridge assisted living in Watertown.

Marion was born May 23, 1929, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Erwin and Myrtle (Pavlik) Rohde. She married Jason Krempien in 1949 and the couple spent 50 years together until his death in 2000. Marion loved her...

Oct 20, 2022

Sharon M. Klinger, 78 of Reeseville, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Larson House in Columbus.

Sharon was born October 8, 1944, in Marshall, the daughter of Robert and Bernice (Peterson) Yelk. Sharon was a graduate of Deforest High School and went on to be a beautician. She began working at the Robin’s Nest in...

Oct 20, 2022

Marlyn M. Moratti, 90 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at AngelsGrace Hospice Center in Oconomowoc.

Marlyn was born August 26, 1932 in Edgar, WI, the daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Gribowski) Christiansen. She attended school in the area. On October 29, 1960, Marlyn married Joseph Moratti in Schofield, WI, and the couple shared...

Oct 16, 2022

Jill R. Anderson, 60 of Johnson Creek, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center of Milwaukee.

Jill was born February 13, 1962, the daughter of Gale “Mike” and Ida (Higgins) McDonald. She attended school in the area and was a graduate of Watertown High School. Jill later married Robert “Rabbi” Anderson...

Oct 12, 2022

Evelyn Lucille Asmus, 94 of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Marquardt Health Center.

Evelyn was born December 27, 1927, in Owen, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Emily (Lebeck) Bjornstad. She was a 1945 graduate of Cadott High School. Evelyn later attended UW-La Crosse and UW-River Falls where she studied education and played...

Oct 9, 2022

Donald W. “Don” Hale, 87, passed away on October 9, 2022, at Brook Gardens in Lake Mills surrounded by his family.

Don was born May 18, 1935, at St. Mary’s Hospital of Watertown, the son of Ervin and Mabel (Plantz) Hale. He attended Marshall High School and went on to serve his country from 1954-1956 in the...

Oct 3, 2022

Patsy J. Tackes, 80 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Watertown Regional Medical Center in Watertown.

Patsy was born November 22, 1941, in Maryland, the daughter of Ralf and Viola (Stinnett) Catterton. She was a graduate of Annapolis High School. On August 31, 1961, she married Gordon Tackes and the couple shared almost...

Oct 1, 2022

Michael H. Weihert, 60, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Michael was born on June 28, 1962, in Watertown, the son of Harvey and Ethel (Suchomel) Weihert. He married the love of his life Helen Porzky on March 18, 1989, and the couple enjoyed 33 years of marriage. He...

Sep 28, 2022

Pauline F. Kolander, 82 of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.

Pauline was born on September 22, 1940, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Harold and Pauline (Hozian) Tubbs. In her free time she enjoyed working on crafts, especially sewing. She was a wonderful cook, and was known as being a...

Sep 26, 2022

Milton S. Kuenzi, 100, of Clyman, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at UW- Hospital of Madison.

Milton was born in Watertown, WI, on September 13, 1922, the son of Walter H. and Angie (McIntosh) Kuenzi. He attended Watertown High School and graduated in 1940. He was employed by Chicago and Northwest Railroad from 1941 to...

Sep 12, 2022

JoAnn M. “Jo” Zubke, 54 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, September 12 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Jo was born January 15, 1968 in Elgin IL, the daughter of Fidencio and Maria (nee Marinez) Soto. Her family later moved to the Watertown area and she was a graduate of Watertown High School. On August 17, 2013,...

Sep 9, 2022

Josephine T. “Joey” McFarland was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sept 9, 2022, age 96.

Joey was a graduate of St. Henry’s grade school and Watertown High School.  She married John McFarland (deceased) on Oct 29,1949 and together they raised 8 children, Dianne (Richard Bady), Jerry (Connie), Elizabeth (Thomas Pirkel),...

Sep 9, 2022

Marian E. Carlson, 96 of Cottage Grove/Watertown, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital of Madison.

Marian was born on Christmas Day, 1925, in Watertown, WI, the daughter of Theodore J. and Elsie (Warnes) Koerner. She married Donald R. Carlson on July 16, 1950 at the Koerner Family residence in Watertown. Marian graduated...