Obituaries

Jun 18, 2021

Ervin J. Brunner Jr., 68, of Waterloo, WI passed away on Friday June 18, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Ervin was born on April 10, 1953.

A celebration of life for Ervin will be held at a later date.

Jun 10, 2021

Marjorie J. “Marji” Rusch (nee Billington) of Watertown died on June 10, 2021.

She was born on September 3, 1926 in Watford, Hertforshire, England, the daughter of Robert E. and Doris S. Billington of Leichester, England.

It was Marjorie’s wishes that she not have any service. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Marji married...

Jun 1, 2021

Alfred C. Kramer, 80, of Watertown and a former resident of Our Home Your Home Assisted Living in Henning, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Marquardt Health Center.

Alfred was born on May 31, 1941 in Laona, Wisconsin, the son of Charles and Rosemary (Brown) Kramer. Alfred was a truck driver, and laborer for...

May 22, 2021

Eunice M. Brabender, 98, of Marshall, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Columbus Health and Rehab.

Eunice (Maughan) was born in Dodgeville, WI in 1923 and attended Dodgeville High School. Her early life was devoted to raising 13 children while also working for the University of Wisconsin, where she retired...

May 16, 2021

Maynard A. Griep, 67, Fort Atkinson, is dancing in the sky with our Lord and Savior on his 67th Birthday.

Born on May 16, 1954 at Fort Atkinson to Erwin and Colleen Griep, Jefferson.

Was confirmed at St. Marks Lutheran in Jefferson.

Survived by his mother Colleen Sindermann, Watertown. Siblings; Ron (Jenny) Griep,...

May 12, 2021

John Arthur Nora, Jr., 70, Watertown, WI. Passed away May 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on September 8, 1950 to John Sr., and Irene Nora in Oshkosh, WI. John graduated from Jefferson High School and enlisted in 1968 to the US Air Force. He married the love of his life Dawn on...

May 10, 2021

Rosemary Schmied, 93, passed away at Watertown Regional Medical Center on May 10, 2021.

The former Rosemary Slater was born on December 13, 1927 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Irving and Vera Slater. She attended schools in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Teachers College. She completed her education with a Master’s Degree from Whitewater University. She taught...

May 9, 2021

Pauline Wittenwyler, age 80, passed on Mother’s Day morning, May 9, 2021. She was born on her mother’s birthday, February 1, 1941, daughter of Victor and Hannah Pernot, in Brooklyn, WI. Pauline graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1959 and continued her education at Green County Teacher College. Her teaching career started in a one-room schoolhouse.

On...

Apr 24, 2021

Helen Eicher, 95, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Park Ridge in Watertown.

Helen was born on September 27, 1925 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Joseph and Lula (Mittan) Stromski. She married John Eicher on March 4, 1946 in Nebraska. Helen worked and retired as a cashier at National Tea Food Store...

Apr 9, 2021

Lucille K. Tucker, 97, smiled peacefully as she left this world on Friday, April 9, 2021 to be with her beloved husband, daughter, and sisters.

Lucille was born in Green Lake, WI to John Montgomery and Mary (Clancy) on September 7, 1923. She was a graduate of Green Lake School in 1941 and spent the World War...

Mar 25, 2021

Elwood Metzger, 62, of Helenville, WI passed away at home, surrounded by family members on March 25, 2021. A private memorial service will be held in his honor.

Elwood was born on January 15, 1959, in Watertown, Wisconsin, to Francis and Betty Metzger.  He graduated from Watertown High School in 1978. He was a lifelong member of St....

Mar 11, 2021

Marilyn Christine Capps, 87, of Watertown, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Heritage Homes Assisted Living of Watertown.

Marilyn was born to parents Lester and Meta (Valasky) Kressin, on July 6, 1933 at their home in the Town of Clyman, Dodge County, Wisconsin.  She attended Zion Lutheran Church and the parochial  schools there. ...

Feb 22, 2021

Shirley Miner passed away peacefully at Highland House at the age of 86.

Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, family events and holiday gatherings.

Over the years Shirley was involved in community activities with her church, Okauchee Lioness and School PTO.

Up until the last few...

Feb 20, 2021

Beatrice A. Rockhill, 88, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Sienna Crest in Marshall.

Beatrice was born on August 29, 1932 in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and Alice (Duckert) Kroneman. She married Everett Rockhill on March 12, 1955 at Marshall United Methodist Church, and the couple enjoyed 53 years of marriage...

Feb 19, 2021

James “Jim” M. Hunter, 80, of Watertown, originally from West Allis passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc with his family by his side.

Jim was born on May 24, 1940 in West Allis, the son of David and Marie (Cosgrove) Hunter. He married the love of his life Ilka Auersch...

Feb 5, 2021

Sharon L. Harwood, 85, of Johnson Creek, died on Friday, February 5, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Sharon was born on September 28, 1935 in Hilbert, WI, the daughter of Rex and Leona (Kasper) Draheim.  She married the love of her life Herbert Harwood on October 11, 1958 in Watertown, and the couple enjoyed 62 years...

Jan 29, 2021

Janet A. Theder 81, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Janet was born on November 14, 1939 in Lebanon the daughter of Fredrick and Leona (Kronitz) Zweig.  She married the love of her life James Theder. Janet worked at the Shoe factory. In her younger years, she enjoyed...

Jan 29, 2021

Cecil E. Chadwick, 74, of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Cecil was born on March 17, 1946, in the Town of Medina, the daughter of William and Verna (Wild) Knapton.  She was a graduate of Marshall Public Schools as valedictorian and received her Associate’s degree from Madison Business...

Jan 25, 2021

James “Pick” M. Wuestenberg passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 76.

Jim was born in Watertown on December 18, 1944 to James and Marian (nee Glatzel) Wuestenberg.  On April 1, 1967 he married Pat Fredrick at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church.

In his early years Jim worked at Emil’s Pizza.  Throughout his...

Jan 25, 2021

Ruth E. Bjerkness, 84, of Pewaukee, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on February 19, 1936 in Marinette, WI, the daughter of Theodore and Grace (Squier) Selldin. She married the love of her life Carl Bjerkness on February 12,...