Obituaries
Marjorie A. Schwefel
Jan 8, 2025
Marjorie A. Schwefel, 85 of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at AngelsGrace in Oconomowoc.
Marjorie was born July 17, 1939, in Mitchell, South Dakota, the daughter of Edwin and Freda (Klein) Knittel. She attended and graduated from a Lutheran High School in South Dakota, then went on to attend DMLC in Minnesota where she attained her degree in...
Mary J. Nilsen
Dec 31, 2024
Mary J. Nilsen, 83, of Watertown, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
Mary was born on May 13, 1941, in Ely, MN, the daughter of Anton and Mayme (Lobe) Kotchevar. Mary married the love of her life Edwin Nilsen on July 22, 1961, in Ely, Minnesota and the couple enjoyed 58 years of marriage. She was a...
Pastor David J. Plocher
Dec 31, 2024
Pastor David (Dave) Plocher, 90, of Waterloo, Wisconsin was called home to heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 31, 2024 in the hospice house in Johnson Creek, WI. He was born December 21, 1934 to Rev. Karl John and Adelia Lucille (Martin) Plocher in Litchfield, Minnesota. He was baptized soon after and as a youth confirmed...
Marjorie "Marge" Bublitz
Dec 28, 2024
Marjorie A. “Marge” Bublitz, 87 of Waterloo, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Meriter Hospital of Madison.
Marge was born on April 18, 1937, in Green Bay, the daughter of Elmer and Esther (Schilling) Kloehn. On February 6, 1956, Marge was united in marriage with Duane Bublitz, and the couple shared many happy years until his passing in 2012....
Sandra J. Albedyll (Haseleu-Weber)
Dec 26, 2024
Sandra J. Albedyll (Haseleu-Weber), 81, of Ripon, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Tower View Assisted Living in Rosendale, WI.
Sandra was born on June 22, 1943, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Donald and Doris (Frentzel) Albedyll. She married Marvin Haseleu Jr. in the early 60’s, then worked multiple jobs in the Waterloo area while raising her three kids,...
RobinAnn Zoellick
Dec 26, 2024
RobinAnn Zoellick, 68 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at The View in Johnson Creek.
Robin was born on May 13, 1956, in Watertown, the daughter of Robert and DawnAnn (Dominick) Rafel. She attended school in the area and graduated from Watertown High School. On November 10, 1979, Robin was united in marriage with Robert Zoellick at St....
Mary C. Stiglbauer
Dec 24, 2024
Mary C. Stiglbauer, 98 of Watertown, passed away on December 24, 2024, at her home.
Mary was born on October 5, 1926, in Waukesha, WI, the daughter of Harold and Bertha (Harvican) Green. She married Alfred Stiglbauer on August 11, 1948, and the couple shared 68 happy years until his passing in 2016. Mary spent her life working side by side...
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Arians
Dec 12, 2024
Betty (Elizabeth) J. Arians (97) passed peacefully in her sleep on December 12, 2024, at her residence at Riverwalk Senior Living in Waterloo, Wisconsin. She was able to attend the celebration of her 97th birthday in November with her family. Many friends and relatives had a chance to visit her on the days leading up to her death. Betty was...
Robert A. Bender
Dec 10, 2024
Robert A. “Bob” Bender, 85 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Bob was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Henry and Ruth (Breslich) Bender. He attended Whitefish Bay Schools and graduated high school in 1957. Bob went on to attend Vanderbilt University for both undergraduate work and Law School,...
Phyllis A. Holland
Dec 4, 2024
Phyllis A. Holland, 88, of Rockford, Il, formerly of Watertown, WI, went to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Phyllis was born on October 4, 1936 in Goodwine, IL the daughter of Marvin and Ella (Morris) Goin. The family moved to Anderson Indiana when Phyllis was 6 years old. Phyllis attended Anderson...
Robert F. Martens
Nov 28, 2024
Robert F. “Bob” Martens, 84 of Watertown, passed away on November 28, 2024, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek.
Bob was born on September 9, 1940, in Milwaukee, the son of Dr. Earl and Viola (Adler) Martens. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a 1964 graduate of Milton College. On August 27, 1966, Bob married Gretchen...
Gregory D. "Greg" Freund
Nov 27, 2024
Gregory D. “Greg” Freund, 73, of Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at his home.
Greg was born on July 2, 1951, in Madison, WI, the son of Robert and Barbara (Heideman) Freund. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force from 1972-1976. He married his best friend Donna Standiford in 1972, and the couple enjoyed...
Guy G. Gamboeck
Nov 23, 2024
Guy G. Gamboeck, 63, of Reeseville, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Guy was born on September 20, 1961, the son of Fredrick and Carol (Woulle) Gamboeck. He married the love of his life Patricia Lasiewicz on October 20. 1979, and the couple enjoyed 45 years of marriage. He worked in construction as...
Richard E. Kusel
Nov 21, 2024
Richard E. “Dick” Kusel, 81 of Watertown, passed away on November 21, 2024, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek.
Dick was born on February 12, 1943, the son of Erwin and Louetta (Schroeder) Kusel. He attended and graduated from Watertown High School. On November 25, 1961, Dick was united in marriage with Joan Griep at St. Henry Catholic Church...
Vera M. Gatewood
Nov 19, 2024
Vera M. Gatewood, 77, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.
Vera was born on November 19, 1947, the daughter of Charles and Josephine (Rozeck) Cantwell. Vera enjoyed watching tennis, as well as her favorite shows on TV. She was known for drinking at least 2 pots of coffee throughout...
Hannah Marie Glass
Nov 10, 2024
On Thursday, November 3rd, 2005 at 1:40 PM Hannah Marie Glass was born to David and Janean Glass. She grew quickly, full of energy, and life. Soon her love for reading, piano, and education became extremely evident. She happily practiced the piano, she tried reading everything in sight, she asked lots of questions, and was confidently determined to go towards...
Richard R. Wilke
Oct 27, 2024
Richard R. Wilke, 74, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Bedrock in Watertown.
Richard was born on July 27, 1950, in Columbus, the son of Roy and Verna (Reige) Wilke. He attended Waterloo High School. He worked for over 27 years as a welder at Crepaco in Lake Mills. In Richard’s free time he was an avid...
James M. Baade
Oct 18, 2024
James M. “Jim” Baade, 81, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.
Jim was born on August 25, 1943, the son of Ernst and Mary Jane (Lyons) Baade. He proudly served our country in the United States Army. Jim was a longtime active community member in Watertown; he was...
Myrtle V. Kaap
Oct 18, 2024
Myrtle Kaap, 91, passed peacefully Friday, October 18, 2024, at Spero Heritage Homes.
Myrtle was a homemaker and raised two children, a son James Kaap and daughter LaLonnie Breunig. She married the love of her life Edward Kaap on October 4, 1948, in Milwaukee, and the couple enjoyed 54 years of marriage before his passing in 2002. She enjoyed working in...
Marleen E. Witte
Oct 17, 2024
Marleen Esther Witte, 77, of Largo, Florida, passed away on October 17, 2024, in Fort Pierce, Florida. She was born on July 4, 1947, in Watertown, Wisconsin, to Leonard and Gertrude (Borchardt) Fehrmann.
Marleen’s educational journey began at Immanuel Lutheran School in Lebanon, Wisconsin, followed by Watertown High School, from which she graduated in 1965. She pursued a career in nursing...
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