Obituaries

Aug 15, 2022

Gordon A. Lisius, 79, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Bedrock Health Care.

Gordon was born on June 7, 1943, in Lake Mills, WI the son of Carl and Marguerite (Bruegger) Lisius. He served his country for four years with the United States Navy. He married the love of his life Jean Wiese...

Aug 15, 2022

Linda L. Kowski, 77, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Lake Mills Health Center in Lake Mills.

Linda was born on March 23, 1945, in Beloit, the daughter of Lawrence and Gertrude (Pann) Wolff. She married Richard Kowski in 1965, and they were blessed with two children. She was a member of...

Aug 14, 2022

Lavern “Vern” E. Schumann, 76, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Vern was born on January 19, 1946, in Watertown, the son of William and Ruth (Kuerschner) Schumann. He married the love of his life Carol Cayan on April 27, 1968 at St. Henry’s in Watertown, and...

Aug 11, 2022

Mary Sue Kitelinger, 58, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2022, with her family by her side.

Mary Sue was born on July 29, 1964, in Osseo, WI, the daughter of Francis L. and Marie (Weihert) Kitelinger. She was a 1985 graduate of Fort Atkinson High School. She was a member of St. John...

Aug 11, 2022

Elaine T. Hassler, 88 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Sunset Ridge in Johnson Creek.

Elaine was born at home on the family farm in Peterstown, Illinois on March 9, 1934, daughter to Leo and Julia Sondgeroth. She married Donald Hassler in 1953 and started a family in Earlville, IL. They moved...

Aug 7, 2022

William C. “Willie/Bill” Gruchow, 87 of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Sunset Ridge in Johnson Creek.

Bill was born August 16, 1934, the son of William and Edna (French) Gruchow. He was a graduate of Waterloo High School. On August 13, 1955, Bill married Elaine Knapton at the Marshall United Methodist Church. He...

Aug 7, 2022

Marleita F. Frisby, 76 of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Alden Estates of Jefferson.

Marleita was born March 25, 1946 in Niles, MI, the daughter of Worthie and Winnie (Ross) Haney. On August 13, 1966, she married James Frisby in Goshen, IN, and the couple had four children. Marleita had a passion for...

Aug 4, 2022

Charles L. “Chuck” Henson, 91, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at his home.

Chuck was born on July 5, 1931, in Oconto, WI, the son of Benjamin and Florence (Kemple) Henson. He proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1951-1953. He was a truck driver for the majority of his...

Aug 4, 2022

Gary J. Hauptli, 66, of Waterloo, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at his home.

Gary was born on May 30, 1956, in Columbus, the son of William and Arlene (Zimmerman) Hauptli. He proudly served our country for 20 years in the United States Air Force. Gary was a long time, active member of the Waterloo...

Aug 4, 2022

Jeanette V. Beck, 70, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2022, at Marquardt Manor Health Center.

Jeanette was born on August 5, 1951, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy Beck. In her free time she enjoyed reading, working on puzzles, and was an avid Wisconsin sports fan. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her...

Jul 23, 2022

Terry W. Schultz, 75, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Terry was born on August 21, 1946 in Beaver Dam, the son of Edward and Lorraine (Schroeder) Schultz. He married the love of his life Marilyn “Mary” Zeman on August 21, 1976 in Watertown, and the couple...

Jul 21, 2022

Marcella G. Leair, 95 of Slinger, passed away peacefully at Serenity Villa on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

Marcella was born on February 6, 1927, she was the daughter of Victor and Frances (nee Jerich) Floryance. She was the loving Mother of Carol (Dan) Merten, Gwen (John) Steger, Victor (Catherine) Zivkovich, Ellen (Gary) Punzel, and daughter in-law Lynn...

Jul 16, 2022

Eli A. “Coach” Crogan, 87, of Watertown, born to eternal life on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Eli was born May 18, 1935 in Crawford County Wisconsin to Alvin and Dora Crogan.  Born a gifted athlete he was raised on the family farm and graduated from Gays Mills High School in 1953. Eli was a multi sport athlete...

Jul 9, 2022

Patricia Ann (Korth) Roeseler, age 88, of Watertown passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at her home.

Patricia Ann was born November 20, 1933 in the township of Lake Mills, daughter of Earl L. and Ruth F. (Kersten) Korth. She was baptized and confirmed on April 14, 1946, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lake...

Jun 29, 2022

Corbin John Brown - 6/29/2022

Corbin was born at St. Mary's hospital at 3:18 PM, on a sunny, summer afternoon.  Corbin was baptized and dedicated to Jesus while his medical team worked feverishly to keep him with us.  At 3:42 PM, Corbin was called home to be with God.

Corbin is survived by his parents,...

Jun 25, 2022

El Sr. Rubén De la Cruz nació el 9 de abril, 1941 en San gill Nieves Zacatecas. Sus padres fueron Pantaleon De La Cruz y Lidea Neave. Ruben se caso el 31 de enero, 1962 con la señora Susana Domínguez. Con la cual procrearon 9 hijos. De los cuales sobreviven 6. Elia, Marisela, Raquel, Arnulfo, Fani, y María Elena...

Jun 22, 2022

Mary (LeMacher) Harshbarger, age 67, of Geneva, Illinois passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 18, 1954, in Watertown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Larry and Betty (Grulke) LeMacher.

Mary graduated from Watertown High School in 1972 and attended the College...

Jun 17, 2022

Charles “Chuck” W. Baldridge, 81, of Marshall, formally of Sugar Grove, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home.

Chuck was born on October 24, 1940 in Aurora, IL, the son of Clyde and Bessie (Sandberg) Baldridge. He married the love of his life Linda Hartmann on September 6, 1963 at St. John...

Jun 10, 2022

Joyce H. Lemke, 92, of Waterloo passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Highland House in Waterloo.

Joyce was born on December 21, 1929 in Marshall, the daughter of Frank and Marie Engelke. She was born and raised on the family farm, the youngest of five children. She went to a one room, country school,...

Jun 9, 2022

Judith R. Nauschultz, 80, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Comforts of Home Assisted Living.

Judith was born on August 21, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Oscar and Gertrude (Knuth) Behrend. Judy grew up in Menomonee Falls riding horses and doing art with her mother.  She enjoyed...