Obituaries

Howard Soldner

Howard Soldner

Apr 3, 2019

Howard C. Soldner, 85 of the Marshall/Lake Mills area passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Sienna Crest in Fort Atkinson.

Howard was born on January 10, 1934 the son of Clarence and Esther (Zimmerman) Soldner. Howard married the love of his life Irene Korth on December 5, 1954 in Sun Prairie and the couple...

Marion Larson

Marion Larson

Mar 31, 2019

Marion E. Larson, 87, of Watertown passed away peacefully on Sunday March 31, 2019 at Park Ridge assisted living in Watertown.

Marion was born on September 11, 1931 in Sturgeon Bay, WI to Rev. Vernon and Ruth Miller. Marion married her husband Ronald Larson on August 20, 1960 in Brillion, Wisconsin and the couple enjoyed 47 years...

Diane Gerszewski

Diane Gerszewski

Mar 30, 2019

Diane M. Gerszewski 70, of Fort Atkinson passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at home.

Diane was born on Oct. 1, 1948 in Milwaukee the daughter of Frank and June Zwick.  Diane worked as a care giver with Visiting Angels for a number of years.  Diane was known as a sweet, gentle, kind and giving woman. ...

William "Bill" Knowles

William "Bill" Knowles

Mar 29, 2019

William “Bill” J. Knowles 87 of Watertown passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.

Bill was born on April 28, 1931 in Easton, PA the son of George and Mabel (Van Holten) Knowles. He served with the U.S. Army from 1953-55.  He married the love of his life,...

Virginia Vogt

Virginia Vogt

Mar 23, 2019

Virginia M. Vogt 91, of Watertown passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Marquardt Health Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia was born on July 14, 1927 in Watertown the daughter of Lawrence and Mabel (Flath) Kelm.  She was a 1946 graduate of Watertown High School.  She married the love of her life Orval on...

Michael Zingshiem

Michael Zingshiem

Mar 16, 2019

Michael O. Zingshiem 72, of Marshall passed away on Saturday March 16, 2019 at home.

Michael was born on Dec. 14, 1946 in Madison, WI the son of Antony and Mary (Trainor) Zingshiem.  Michael was a graduate of Marshall High School and later served his country during the Vietnam War.  Michael married the love of his life...

Jessica Pope

Jessica Pope

Mar 15, 2019

Jessica M. Pope 48, of Watertown passed on Friday March 15, 2019 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

Jessica was born on June 6, 1970 in Newberg, New York the daughter of Judith (Pope) Hargraves.  Jessica loved music but most of all she enjoyed going “out” with her special friends Sue and Matt.  The...

Jane Riddle

Jane Riddle

Feb 21, 2019

Jane Riddle, 95, of Oconomowoc passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 21, 2019 at Shorehaven.

Jane was born on August 8, 1923 in Woodstock, Illinois, the daughter of Leo and Matie (Siegmeier) Nehring. The Nehring family moved to Watertown when she was in elementary school. She graduated from Watertown High School in...

Rebecca Flegal

Rebecca Flegal

Feb 19, 2019

Rebecca R. Flegal, 31, of Watertown went home to be with her Savior on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Watertown Hospital.

Rebecca was born on December 5, 1987 in Monroe, Wisconsin. She is the daughter of James and Joyce (Currie) Jensen. In her home town of New Glarus, Wisconsin she married Benjamin Flegal on May 10, 2014...

Rolland Skiles

Rolland Skiles

Feb 17, 2019

Rolland W. Skiles, a resident of Watertown, WI for 11 years passed away on February 17, 2019 at the age of 79.

Ron is survived by his fiancé, Marianne Opperud of Watertown, his children Richard (Kari) Skiles of Colorado Springs, Michael (Lina) Skiles of San Antonio, and Karen (David) Caraway of San Antonio, and his two adopted...

Steven Lottmann

Steven Lottmann

Feb 14, 2019

Steven M. Lottmann, 63, of Watertown passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019 at home with his loving wife by his side.

Steven was born on July 8, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to Glenn and Sharon Lottmann. He married the love of his life Barbara Wallert on December 13, 1986 and the couple enjoyed 32 years...

Wanda Stock

Wanda Stock

Feb 3, 2019

Wanda J. Stock, 61, of Watertown passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Marquardt Health Center.

Wanda was born on September 9, 1957 in Waukesha, Wisconsin the daughter of Carl and Rosalee (Barnard) Gallert. Wanda was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church; she was a member of many CB Radio clubs, she enjoyed attending local...

James Willman Iii

James Willman Iii

Jan 30, 2019

James F. Willman III, 51, of Watertown,WI passed away on Wednesday January 30, 2019 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Jimmy was born on April 17, 1967 in Fort Wayne, IN the son of James and Marge Willman Jr.  Jimmy moved to Bethesda in 1979.  He was known for his sense of humor and a smile that...

Kenneth Robbins

Kenneth Robbins

Jan 22, 2019

Kenneth R. Robbins, 93, of Waterloo passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Rainbow Hospice Center in Johnson Creek.

Kenneth was born on October 10, 1925 in the Town of Bristol; he was the son of Ross and Ida (Miller) Robbins. Kenneth proudly served on the church counsel at...

Derald Schaal

Derald Schaal

Jan 20, 2019

Derald D. Schaal, 74, of Watertown passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Derald was born on April 15, 1944 in Vandalia, Illinois to Herald and Claira Schaal. He worked for Fisher Barton making blades and putting together fishing lures. Derald and his brother recently celebrated being with Bethesda for over 65 years! He enjoyed...

Judith Raiser

Judith Raiser

Jan 18, 2019

Judith A. Raiser 68, of Watertown passed away on Friday January 18, 2019 at home.

Judi was born on Aug. 21, 1950 in Watertown, the daughter of Gary and Bernedine (Buchert) Nelson.  She graduated from Johnson Creek High School in 1968 and later earned an Associate Degree in Business Management and Photography.  She married the love of...

Ellsworth James

Ellsworth James

Jan 16, 2019

Ellsworth E. James, 94, of Johnson Creek passed away peacefully at Sunset Ridge on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Ellsworth was born on June 13, 1924 in Big Rock, IL the son of Evan and Nellie (Gustafson) James.  Ellsworth was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Johnson Creek. He joined the Marines and proudly served...

Jean Liebhart

Jean Liebhart

Jan 12, 2019

Jean K. Liebhart, 79, of Watertown passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 12, 2019 with her family and loyal companion by her side.

Jean was born on October 21, 1939 in Watertown, Wisconsin to Charles “Doc” and Iva (Nietzel) Brasch. She married Joseph Liebhart in 1959, and the couple was blessed with two children....

Suzanne Campbell

Suzanne Campbell

Jan 11, 2019

Suzanne B. Campbell, 64, of Watertown, Wisconsin passed away on Friday January 11, 2019 at Dycora in Watertown.

Suzanne was born on September 21, 1954 in Sycamore, Illinois. She spent the majority of her life at Bethesda Lutheran Homes, and enjoyed occasional trips to McDonald’s. Suzanne had a contagious laugh and smile and warmed the hearts of...

Jennifer "Jenny" Radloff

Jennifer "Jenny" Radloff

Jan 10, 2019

Jennifer R. Radloff “Jenny”, 36, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Jenny was born on August 27, 1982 in Madison; she was the daughter of Richard and Julie (Gordon) Radloff. Jenny was a 2003 graduate of Waterloo High School. After graduation Jenny enjoyed working...

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