Obituaries

Jan 7, 2021

James F. McMillen Jr. “Freddy”, 69, of Watertown passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Angels Grace in Oconomowoc.

Freddy was born on January 1, 1952, in New Albany, Mississippi, the son of James and Frances (Bryant) McMillen. He married the love of his life Jody Nix on June 26, 1976, in Macedonia, MS, and...

Jan 2, 2021

Lynn S. Rounds, 66, passed away January 2, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 4, 1954 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Daryl and Susan (Payne) Swetmore. She married Timothy Rounds on February 19, 1972. Together they made a home in Waterloo, Wisconsin where they raised 7 children.

Lynn devoted her life to her...

Jan 2, 2021

Milo Henry Sillman, Waterloo, age 90 had his final roll call and marched into eternity on: January 2, 2021. He was born April 6, 1930 to Henry & Margaret (Josi) Sillman in Ladysmith Wisconsin.

Milo drove his Model T Coupe to Waterloo to join the rest of his family in 1947 when his sister Ida called to...

Jan 2, 2021

Nicholas “Nick” P. Albanese 81, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, Jan 2, 2021 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Nick was born on Sept. 28, 1939 of Chicago the son of Pasquale and Ester ( Krawczyk) Albanese. Nick served our country in the US Navy.  He married the love of his life Lenore Sinkenberg on Aug....

Jan 1, 2021

Patricia Lambrecht 77, of Watertown passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at home.

Pat was born on May 12, 1943 in Fort Atkinson, the daughter of Harold and Phyllis (Meyer) Zimmerman.  She married the love of her life, George Lambrecht on June 17, 1961 in Lake Mills and the couple enjoyed 59 years together. Pat worked as...

Dec 31, 2020

Diane M. Knoll, 76 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek.

Diane was born on August 24, 1944 in Madison, the daughter of Herman and Doris (Tester) Kaus. She was a stay at home mom for many years. She worked at Jaeger’s Bakery and ODTC. She enjoyed sewing...

Dec 30, 2020

Janet J. Wickert, 76, of Watertown passed away on December 30, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Janet was born on March 23, 1944 in Watertown, the daughter of Herbert and Dorothy (Gaulke) Munzel. She married the love of her life Herschel Wickert on August 6, 1966 at the Watertown Moravian Church and the couple enjoyed 54...

Dec 15, 2020

Robert “Bob” Anton Svatos, 66, passed away in his home on December 15th surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Bob was born on August 5, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was raised in Oconomowoc, WI by his Father Robert Arthur Svatos. At the young age of 19 Bob met the love of his...

Dec 13, 2020

Jean Weber Dick of Watertown formerly of Milwaukee passed into God’s Eternal Mercy on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at her home in Watertown from brain cancer with her husband at her side.

Jean was born September 9, 1949 in West Milwaukee the youngest child of Harry and Marian (Roelke) Dowodzenka.  She was a graduate of West Milwaukee...

Dec 13, 2020

Joel S. Westenberg, 61, of Watertown went home to his loving Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson.

Joel was born on August 27, 1959, in Watertown to Charles and Sharon (Winter) Westenberg. As a child he attended St. Marks grade school and after graduating from Watertown High School...

Dec 13, 2020

David G. Mantz 77, of Watertown passed away on Sunday, December 13, 20202 at his home.

David was born on April 23, 1943 in Milwaukee the son of Alwin and Grace Mantz.  David enjoyed listening to organ music and paging through magazines.  Above all, David loved his Lord and Savior.

Survivors include his guardian/cousin Lori...

Dec 5, 2020

Michael J. Thomas 63, of Waterloo, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 5, 2020.

Mike was born on March 18, 1957 the son of Ronald and Nancy (Etscheid) Thomas. Mike proudly worked for Van Holten’s Pickle Factory in Waterloo for over 30 years.  He had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles and loved spending time with his...

Dec 1, 2020

Todd D. Gimmel, 55, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa due to complications of a brain tumor.

Todd was born on May 23, 1965 in Oconomowoc, the son of Dennis and Shirley (Jaeckel) Gimmel. He married Debbie Schreiner on December 31, 2005 in Door County and the couple enjoyed...

Dec 1, 2020

James Matzat entered eternal life on December 2020 at age 69. Born to Arnold and Shirley Matzat in Milwaukee. Jim proudly served the U.S. Marine Corps 1969-1973. During that time, Jim was stationed in Japan and the Philippines. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Rifle Marksman Good Conduct Medal. Jim attended college before beginning his...

Nov 27, 2020

Gerald A. “Clarence” Daye, 74, of Waterloo, passed away on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Gerald was born on Nov. 15, 1946 in Ripon, WI the son of Orville and Vivian (Moore) Daye.  Gerald married the love of his life Pamela Weide on Aug. 15, 1989 at Ebenezer Moravian Church in Watertown. ...

Nov 24, 2020

Lorraine A. Hady was born December 20, 1919 and passed away November 24th, 2020 at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw, Michigan.  Lorraine was born in Watertown, Wisconsin the daughter of Herman and Loretta (Scobie) Neubauer.  She married Thomas J. Hady on October 11, 1947.  He preceded her in death on June 19, 2010.  Lorraine was a life-long...

Nov 21, 2020

Mildred, “Millie” Krueger of Hartland, Wisconsin, passed into the arms of Jesus November 21, 2020, from the Coronavirus at age 94.  She was surrounded by the voices on speaker phones, of her four children, and several grandchildren while the loving staff at Hartland Terrace were by her side.  She was born July 17, 1926 in Stoughton, Wisconsin to Norwegian...

Nov 21, 2020

Ruby M. Klockow, 93, of Watertown passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her home. Ruby was born on November 27, 1926 in Watertown the daughter of William and Lila (Engelbrecht) Habermann. She was member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown. Ruby enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with family and friends. She was a friend...

Nov 20, 2020

Susan B. Howell, 73, of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Susan was born on February 26, 1947 in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Hansen) Watson. Susan had a love for crafts, she was a talented sewer and quilter, and also enjoyed cooking and baking in her...

Nov 20, 2020

Deanna L. Klitzke 81, of Wyocena, formerly of Waterloo, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena.

Deanna was born on July 20, 1939 in Sauk Co., WI the daughter of Oliver and Lois (Brimmer) Robertson. She was a graduate of Waterloo High School. Deanna married the love of her life...