Obituaries

Jul 13, 2018

Kaley B. Gray 21, of Waterloo passed away Friday July 13, 2018 in Waterloo, WI.

Kaley was born on September 29, 1996 in Columbus, daughter of James and Denise (Hensler) Gray. Kaley was a baker at Stella’s Bakery in Madison and most recently at Beans ‘N Cream in Sun Prairie. She was a lab assistant for the...

Jul 11, 2018

Nicholas “Nick” J. Scheidegger 87, of Waterloo passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Lake Mills Health Center surrounded by his loving family.

Nick was born on May 12, 1931 in Beaver Dam, the son of Hans and Clara (Frick) Scheidegger.  Nick was a 1948 graduate of St. John’s Military Academy and later attended UW- Madison. ...

Jul 1, 2018

Adeline Mary (Winter) Travnick 96, of Lake Mills, formerly of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday July 1, 2018.

Adeline was born on January 17, 1922 in Reeseville, the daughter of Fred and Lillian (Weihert) Winter.

Mom worked many places to help support her family, including Schwoegler’s in Jefferson and Hamlin’s in Lake Mills.  She was...

Jun 26, 2018

A memorial service to celebrate Millie's life will be held in August.

Jun 21, 2018

Vernon R. Kreuscher, 88 of Watertown, formerly of Fredericksburg, TX, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his home.

Vernon was born on February 5, 1930 in Kenosha, Wisconsin the son of Erwin and Emma (Myers) Kreuscher. Vernon married his loving wife Marilyn Quandt on September 16, 1950 and the two enjoyed 66 years of marriage...

Jun 12, 2018

Russell G. Loeffler, 83, of Watertown passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Dycora Transitional Health.

Russell was born on September 18, 1934 in Watertown the son of George and Malinda (Kenhammer) Loeffler. Russell served his country in the Army National Guard, discharging in 1960. After he left the Guard, Russell married his loving wife Marie...

Jun 12, 2018

Richard ‘Dick’ Carl Massuch, 92, of Watertown, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2018 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Dick was born on May 13th, 1926 to Carl ‘Si’ and Genevieve (Scarborough) Massuch in Lansing, Michigan. When Dick was young, he dreamed of going to Michigan State University,...

Jun 7, 2018

Kathleen H. Usher, 89 of Oconomowoc, was born into Eternal Life on Thursday, June 7, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Kathleen was born on Oct. 2, 1928 in Marshfield, WI the daughter of William R. and Helen (Scanlan) Winner.  On July 2, 1949, Kathleen married her loving husband, Floyd in Madison and the couple enjoyed 66...

Jun 2, 2018

Manden L. Sampson, 97, of Watertown, formerly of Clyman, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Marquardt Health Center.

Manden was born on October 5, 1920 in Northwood, MN the son of Henry and Inga (Ellefson) Sampson. Manden entered the United States Army during World War II as a radio operator and working a 50 Cal....

May 31, 2018

Margaret E. Ellington, 88 of Watertown went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Marquardt Health Center.

Marg was born on April 11, 1930 the daughter of George and Elsie (Miles) Wieborg. Marg married John Ellington on May 6, 1950 in Springfield, IL and the two enjoyed 21 years of marriage together until...

May 26, 2018

William L. J. Belongia 56, of Watertown passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Bill was born on July 20, 1961 in Washington D.C., the son of Clyde and Fuji (Higa) Belongia. Bill was united in marriage to Wendy Blawat on September 22, 1979 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in...

May 23, 2018

Roger A. Schimmel, 63, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Sylvan Crossings.

Roger was born on September 13, 1954 the son of Charles and Freida (Jaeger) Schimmel. Roger married Susan Scheel on September 20, 1997 at St. Paul’s in Waterloo. Roger was a family man. He loved spending time with his family...

May 16, 2018

Kenneth C. Foote, 68, of Fort Atkinson passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Fort Atkinson Hospital.

Ken was born on November 27, 1949 in Baldwin, Wisconsin, the son of Wival and Esther Foote. Ken enjoyed many years working at Opportunities Inc. in Fort Atkinson. He enjoyed watching T.V., going for rides, sitting in his recliner...

May 10, 2018

Fred S. Babcock Sr., 58, of Reeseville, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018  at Watertown Memorial Hospital.

Fred was born on August 24, 1959 in Oconomowoc, the son of John and Carolee (Orsborne) Babcock. Fred grew up in the Watertown area and graduated from Watertown High School. He married his loving wife, Patti Bartz on October...

May 10, 2018

Susan Bentley (Zinser) Hinchcliffe, of Beaver Dam, WI, entered into eternal rest on May 10, 2018.

She was born January 1, 1943, in Torrington, CT., daughter of the late Guy and Marion (Doyle) Zinser. Susan attended Litchfield High School in Litchfield, Ct., where she was active in cheerleading, field hockey and softball. After graduating in 1960,...

May 9, 2018

Shirley J. (Beyer) Thomsen, 87, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Marquardt Health Center.

Shirley was born on January 14, 1931 in Waterloo, the daughter of Edward and Josephine (Klecker) Beyer. Shirley grew up in Waterloo and worked on the family dairy farm.  As an adult, she worked in the Personnel Department at...

May 7, 2018

Inez Harris, 86, of Verona passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Dycora in Watertown.

Inez was born on April 8, 1932 in Americus, Georgia the daughter of Tobe and Mattie (Hall) Lincoln. She was blessed with 7 children. Inez worked at UW-Madison for many years and enjoyed her time there. Inez had a zest for...

Apr 29, 2018

Virginia M. Harris, 92, of Hartland, WI passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Matthew’s Senior Living in Hartland.

Virginia was born on November 5, 1925 in Burlington, WI the daughter of Alvin and Elsie (Buckau) Brook. She spent her childhood in Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. Virginia married LeRoy Harris on November 6, 1944 in San Diego,...

Apr 23, 2018

Marilyn Mae (Chipman) Eske, 91, left her earthly home to be with the love of her life Wilbur on April 23, 2018 in Waupun.

Marilyn was born on July 9, 1926 in Watertown to Veness and Marian (Ceithamer) Chipman. Marilyn married the late Wilbur Eske on April 22, 1945, they would have been married 73 years. They...

Apr 17, 2018

Earl R. Maas passed away on April 17, 2018

He was born July 23, 1920 in Mauston, WI, the eldest of four children to Albert W. Maas, Sr. and Jennie (Caldwell) Maas.

Earl grew up in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School in 1938 and UW- Madison with a degree in civil engineering. On...