Obituaries

Jul 19, 2019

Jeffrey “AJ” L. Sterwalt, 59 of Watertown passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

AJ was born on October 3, 1959 in Watertown, the son of Albert and Gretchen (Gerth) Sterwalt. He married Renee Seefeldt on June 2, 2001 at the Watertown Moravian Church and the couple enjoyed 18 years of marriage....

Jul 18, 2019

Claud Smith, 87 of Romeoville passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Claud was born on August 26, 1931 in Clifton, Tennessee the son of Alfred and Rixie (Gordon) Smith. He married the love of his life Frances Smith on February 21, 1952 in Chicago and the couple enjoyed 67 years...

Jul 12, 2019

Gary J. Nelson passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, July 12, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Gary was born on October 20, 1944 the son of Lloyd and Norma (Smithback) Nelson. He was a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and son. He was always so proud to be a parent and grandparent....

Jul 9, 2019

Dr. Max W. Barnes, 88 of Watertown passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home.

Dr. Barnes was born on February 21, 1931 in Ottawa, Kansas the son of Grover and Nellie (Dant) Barnes. He married the love of his life Joyce Huff on July 13, 1963 in Walnut Creek, California and the couple enjoyed...

Jul 4, 2019

Patrick B. Soellinger 79, of Lake Geneva passed away on Thursday July 4, 2019 at Sage Meadows in Lake Geneva.

Pat was born on Feb. 4, 1940 in South Bend, IN the son of Aubert and Mary (Molnar) Soellinger. He was a graduate of Indiana University. He married the love of his life Beverly Boundy on Feb....

Jul 1, 2019

John J. Sabourin, 86 of Watertown passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.

John was born on August 27, 1932 in Milwaukee the son of Joseph and Eleanore (Reichard) Sabourin. John married Mary Hillebrand on October 26, 1957 and the couple was blessed with 61 years of marriage before her death...

Jun 30, 2019

Wayne E. Pfeifer, 86 of Marshall passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Park Terrace in Watertown surrounded by his loving family.

Wayne was born on August 19, 1932 in Lyndon Station, WI the son of Herman and Frances (Sheybl) Pfeifer. He married the love of his life Joan Emery on August 23, 1952 at St....

Jun 29, 2019

David W. Gehler, 80 of Waterloo passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Highland House.

David was born on July 19, 1938 in Johnson Creek, the son of Fred and Katherine (Gericke) Gehler. He married the love of his life Joyce Rettschlag on August 24, 1963 at St. John...

Jun 27, 2019

Donald J. Veith, 89 of Waterloo, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

Donald was born May 28, 1930 to August and Frances (Renz) Veith. He was a lifelong resident of Waterloo. He graduated in 1948 from Waterloo High School and was active in all sports. He was united in marriage to...

Jun 23, 2019

Florence Wegner, 90, of Watertown passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Florence was born on July 22, 1928 in Watertown, the daughter of Carl and Margaret (Kufahl) Herschi. Florence was a graduate of Watertown High School and an active participating member at Mamre Moravian Church in Watertown. She married Edward Wegner...

Jun 22, 2019

Dennis C. Zimmermann, 87, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 22, 2019.

Dennis was born in Watertown on September 11, 1931 to Glenn and Lillian (Krueger) Zimmermann. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School, the Milwaukee Business Institute, and the Institute for Professional Standards.

Dennis served in the U.S....

Jun 17, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” M. Pankow, 91, of Waterloo, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, June 17, 2019.  He was born on March 13, 1928, in Green Lake, Wisconsin to the Rev. Erdmann and Katherine (Schwartz) Pankow.

Gerald was baptized into Christ and later confirmed his faith on July 12, 1942 at Frieden's Ev. Lutheran Church in...

Jun 9, 2019

Ronald Gene Millin formerly of rural Waterloo, more recently of Sun Prairie Healthcare Center in Sun Prairie passed away on June 9, 2019.

Ron was born July 12, 1928 in Patch Grove, WI to Ora and Alice (Bailey) Millin.  He graduated from Patch Grove High School and the UW Madison Short Course.  Ron was a veteran of...

Jun 1, 2019

Dolores J. Holzhueter, 87, of Sun Prairie, formerly of Waterloo passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Prairie Gardens in Sun Prairie.

Dolores was born on March 30, 1932 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Orville and Viola (Heiden) Mannigel. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1950 and later moved to Waterloo where she was a...

May 29, 2019

Janet “Jan” L. Staude, 61, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her home.

Jan was born on March 4, 1958 in Watertown, WI the daughter of Norman and Vivian (Wellman) Rusch. Jan was a graduate of Watertown High School. She received her Associate’s Degree in accounting from MATC in Watertown and later worked...

May 21, 2019

Fred W. Huebner, 87, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully at his beloved Stoney Brook farm with his family by his side.

His positive attitude and inner strength could not overcome his battle with cancer.

Fred was born on April 17, 1932 in Milford, WI, the son of Walter and Sylvia (Heller) Huebner. In 1957 he...

May 13, 2019

John R. “Jack” Erdmann, 83, of Watertown passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Jack was born on January 20, 1936 in Watertown the son of Alfred and Elsie (Miller) Erdmann. He married the love of his life Shelby Jean Krueger on February 15, 1958 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown...

May 12, 2019

Linda M. Hilker, age 101, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, May 12 at Marquardt Health Center.

She was the last member of her immediate family, born on Feb.16, 1918 in the town of Milford to the late William and Martha (Moll) Altenburg.  Linda weighed less than 3 pounds at birth and was baptized that very day...

May 11, 2019

Charline Marie “Chee Chee” Wallman, 94, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019, with her family at her side. She strongly persevered and continued to live life to the fullest extent possible during the past six months of hospice care. She was born on November 4, 1924, to Charles Chesterfield and Marie Genevieve (Maher) Moore in Pelham, New York....

May 10, 2019

Sherry L. Binger, age 69, of Watertown passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019.

Sherry was born on Aug. 4, 1949 in Beloit, WI the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn (Warner) Wendorf. She attended a one room school house just north of Sharon, WI and graduated from Big Foot High School in Walworth, WI. Sherry met her...