Obituaries

Sep 16, 2018

Julie Jane Emiley, 62, of Cedarburg, formerly of Watertown, passed away from a sudden illness on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.

Julie was born on December 7, 1955 in Pontiac, Illinois the daughter of Ralph and Genevieve (Johnson) Adams. Julie married her love, David Emiley on September 27, 2014 at the Milwaukee...

Sep 13, 2018

Robert “Bob” L. Horon, 64, of Waterloo passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Bob was born on December 6, 1953 in Indiana the son of Joseph and Alva (Davis) Horon. Bob worked as a mechanical engineer and he worked for many different companies throughout his career. Bob loved to work...

Sep 12, 2018

Donna J. Hrobsky, 76, of Watertown passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Willowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation in Lake Mills with her loving family by her side.

Donna was born on July 10, 1942 in Minnesota, the daughter of Willard and Francis (Wilson) Stripling. Donna worked as a CNA for the majority of her working career....

Sep 9, 2018

Dr. Arno Q.  Weniger Jr. (also known as Doc, Bud, Pastor, Dad, Papa), 82, of Peoria, Illinois, formerly of Clearwater, Florida, Watertown, Wisconsin and Normal, Illinois, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Manor Court at Liberty Village in Peoria, Illinois.

He was born on February 1, 1936 in Salem, Oregon to Arno Q. and Mable L....

Sep 8, 2018

Randall “Randy” C. Lynch, 58, of Waterloo passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the UW-Madison Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.

Randy was born on September 5, 1960 in Watertown, WI the son of Clayton and Isabelle (Nehls) Lynch. Randy loved cheering on the Packers, going deer hunting, restoring trucks and going to...

Aug 29, 2018

Kenneth J. Wurst, 92, of Waterloo, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Marquardt Health Center.

Ken was born on April 11, 1926, in Watertown, WI the son of Ernest and Hattie (Juderjahn) Wurst. After graduating from Waterloo High School, Ken served his country in the United States Navy. Ken married the love of his...

Aug 27, 2018

Rhonda J. Heidtke, 50, of Waterloo passed away Monday morning at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Rhonda was born on November 18, 1967 in Wisconsin, Daughter of Richard and Carol (Longdo) Heidtke. Rhonda enjoyed being out in nature while going on hikes and long walks, taking joyrides in her car, she also enjoyed taking trips to the Jack...

Aug 20, 2018

Roger W. Schroeder, 76 of Lake Mills passed away Monday in Oconomowoc.

Roger was born on October 20, 1941 in Watertown, WI the son of Gilbert and Bernice (Hammer) Schroeder. Roger married the love of his life Nancy Stiegman on October 8, 1962 and the couple enjoyed 56 years of marriage. Roger was an avid fisherman and...

Aug 14, 2018

Joyce E. Bunnell, 86, of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center.

Joyce was born on November 15, 1931 in Vernon County, WI, the daughter of Archie and Marie (Burdick) Kidd. Joyce was a manager, waitress, and cook in restaurants for many years, she loved trying out different recipes and putting her...

Aug 12, 2018

Charles R. Darling, 81, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Marquardt Health Center.

Charles was born on October 18, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wi the son of James and Esther (Tischer) Darling. He married Joyce Stika on September 24, 1960 in Milwaukee and the couple was blessed with a son, Brian. Charles owned and...

Aug 7, 2018

Manuel H. Salas, 58, of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at UW Madison Hospital with his family by his side.

Manuel was born on March 12, 1960 in Zacatecas Zac, Mexico to Jose and Socorro (Garcia) Salas. He was an avid sports fan who loved baseball, soccer, and football. Manuel will be greatly missed...

Aug 6, 2018

Marian Lois (Royse) Blaney, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Marquardt Health Center, where she had spent the last three years.

Marian was born on December 10, 1940 in St. Louis, MO to William and Helen Royse. She married Rev. Robert Blaney on December 7, 1968. The couple moved Watertown in 1970. Rev....

Aug 1, 2018

Justin A. Gorniak Jr. 71, of Edgerton passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2018 at U.W. Hospital in Madison.

Justin was born on Feb. 4, 1947 in Chicago, IL the son of Justin and Josephine (VanHooydonk) Gorniak. He married Eileen Przeniczny on Sept. 16, 1967 in Chicago, IL.  Justin was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved to...

Jul 31, 2018

Adeline Ruth Behling 97, of Watertown passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Marquardt Health Center.

Adeline was born on April 23, 1921 in Sun Prairie the daughter of Emil and Josephine (Monson) Skalitzky.  She married Leonard Behling on Sept. 11, 1937 in Waterloo, WI.  Adeline was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Watertown and...

Jul 31, 2018

Hildegarde “Hilde” H. (Scharp) Kijewski, 84, of Watertown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 surrounded by her loving children.

Hilde was born on October 15, 1933 in Watertown to Walter and Elizabeth (Martin) Scharp. She attended St. Mark’s Lutheran Grade School and Watertown High School.  On August 4th, 1973...

Jul 30, 2018

Daniel Richard Jeanson passed away on Monday July 30th, after a short, yet hard fought battle with cancer.

Though his time on earth was short, he lived an incredibly full life. He enjoyed vehicles; From cars to trucks, to motorcycles, mopeds, and go-karts, if it had a motor it was meant to be driven and driven hard!...

Jul 24, 2018

Ronald L. Klinger 77, of Watertown passed away on Tuesday July 24, 2018 at home.

Ron was born on December 25, 1940 in Watertown the son of Mercedes Klinger.  Ron was a farmer and semi driver for Aunt Nellie’s.  He was a member of the United CO-OP and in his free time he did a lot of...

Jul 24, 2018

Bonnie R. Coughlin, 72 of Watertown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Oconomowoc.

Bonnie was born in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Martin and Rose (Mayer) Topp. Bonnie was a graduate of MATC- Watertown. She married the love of her life Gerald Coughlin on April 11, 1970 and the couple enjoyed 48 years of...

Jul 24, 2018

WATERLOO-Bernard Francis Broome, beloved spouse of Ruth Parr Broome, died peacefully on July 24, 2018.  Bernard was born on October 27, 1926, in Sun Prairie, WI, to Frederick and Clotilda (Weber) Broome. He was raised in Sun Prairie. He married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Parr Broome, on June 4, 1949. Shortly after marriage, Bernard and Ruth...

Jul 23, 2018

Harvey R. Duessler 88, of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 surround by his loving family.

Harvey was born on Nov. 25, 1929 in Jefferson, WI the son of Elmer and Lydia (Kaul) Duessler.  He married Doris L. Foss on June 1, 1968 at Holy Trinity Church in Marshall.  Harvey was a member of St....