Obituaries

Nov 2, 2017

Franklyn P. Bergdoll 80, of Watertown passed away on Thursday November 2, 2017 at Marquardt Health Center.

Frank was born on August 17, 1937 to Frank and Selma (Voss) Bergdoll. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He married his loving wife, Geraldine Boje on June 27, 1959. For work, Frank managed TempAir Company for...

Oct 24, 2017

Kimberly M. Engstrom 46 of Watertown passed away on Tuesday October 24, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Kim was born on April 17, 1971 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Larry and Christine (Marciniak) Engstrom.  Kim was a great mother and was an amazingly loving and generous person.  She had a deep faith and loved God,...

Oct 17, 2017

Dean C. Wagie 67, of Watertown passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at home.

Dean was born on Feb. 7, 1950 in Watertown, WI the son of Lawerance and June (Peep) Wagie. Dean was a 1969 graduate of Watertown High School. Dean worked for the State of Wisconsin with Veteran’s job placement. He served with the...

Oct 8, 2017

Ellsworth C. Schuett, 93 minus 4 days, of Watertown passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Highland House in Watertown. Ellsworth was born in the Town of Concord on October 12, 1924, the son of Leonard and Otillie (Helendrung) Schuett. He was united in marriage to Miriam Rastede on December 1, 1945 at Zion Episcopal Church and the...

Sep 28, 2017

Elinor "Ellie" Marie Basso, 88 of Watertown peacefully went Home to Glory, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at her home. Elinor was born November 28, 1928, in Syracuse, New York the daughter of Frank Mercer and Lylla M. (Smith) Gulland. She became a Christian later in life after reading a biblical pamphlet given to her father and discussing with him...

Sep 22, 2017

Shirley A. Stark, 82, of Waterloo passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Watertown Hospital. Shirley was born on December 14, 1934 the daughter of Minor and Alma (Gehrke) Haseleu. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Waterloo for many years. Shirley was a very hard working woman. She worked at the Waterloo Shoe Factory and...

Sep 22, 2017

Joyce L. Johanson 68, of Watertown passed away on Friday Sept. 22,2017. Joyce was born on July 20, 1949 in Hammond, IN the daughter of William and Thelma (Furness) Johanson. Joyce had been with Bethesda for 60 years. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Survivors including: Siblings Sharee (Richard) Johnson of Elk River, MN, Jerilyn Johanson...

Sep 17, 2017

Patrick J. Kilroy 35 of Watertown passed away on Sunday Sept. 17, 2017 at home. Patrick was born on Sept. 28 1981 in Wauwatosa, WI the son of John and Candice (Annell) Kilroy. Patrick worked general construction as his trade. Patrick was known as generous, loyal, caring, kind hearted and hard working. Above all he loved his family and will...

Sep 15, 2017

Herbert D. Zoellick 82, of Watertown passed away on Friday September 15, 2017 at Rainbow Hospice Center in Johnson Creek. Herb was born on November 20, 1934 in Watertown the son of William and Viola (Eggert) Zoellick. He was a graduate of Watertown High School. He served his country in the US Army and was a life member of the...

Sep 14, 2017

Stephen R. Wood, 59, of Waterloo passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg with his loving family by his side. Stephen was born on December 16, 1957 in Springfield, Massachusetts the son of Fredrick and Marion (Kelly) Wood. Stephen married the love of his life, Joyce Stangler on June 7, 1991 in Jefferson, Wisconsin and...

Sep 3, 2017

Todd R. Harshbarger, 49, of Waukesha, WI passed away at his home on September 3, 2017. Todd attended Watertown High School and the University of Wisconsin. As an Interior designer, he was the owner of Design Source in Madison for over 10 years providing interior design and architectural services for Southeastern Wisconsin. Following his entrepreneurial spirit, he moved to Waukesha...

Aug 28, 2017

Lorraine M. Endres, 93 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, August, 28, 2017 following an auto accident in Black River Falls, WI. Lorraine was born on April 25, 1924 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Henry and Catherine (Brill) Longbehn. On June 3, 1953, she married Wilfred Endres in Hampton, MN. The couple moved to Watertown in 1959 and...

Aug 23, 2017

Denice "Denny" M. Piche 63 of Watertown passed away on Wednesday Aug. 23, 2017 at home. Denny was born on September 30, 1953 in Milwaukee the daughter of Gerald and Genevieve (McClure) Piche. Denny spent 33 years with Bethesda. Denny was known for her love of Rocking and you could find her rocking for hours. She loved drinking coffee and...

Aug 19, 2017

Dale A. Woolever, 76, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, formerly of Waterloo, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Dale was born on September 15, 1940, in Columbus, Wisconsin the son of Arnold and Pearl (Ehlenfeldt) Woolever. Dale married Alice Coughlin in 1963 and the two were blessed with three wonderful children. Dale's life...

Aug 14, 2017

Shirley M. Hensler 82, of Waterloo was taken in death by her heavenly Lord and Savior on Monday August 14, 2017 at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek. Shirley was born on May 13, 1935 in Reeseville, WI the daughter of Harvey and Dora (Meyer) Poetter. She was a 1953 graduate of Juneau High School. She married the...

Aug 12, 2017

Landon J. and Brady D. Wojtkiewicz, 7 and 3, of Watertown, Wisconsin; brothers who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Landon Jeffrey Wojkiewicz was born on February 18, 2010 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to Jeffrey and Gabrielle Wojtkiewicz. Landon is described by his parents as wise beyond his years. He loved the Lord with all...

Aug 12, 2017

Landon J. and Brady D. Wojtkiewicz, 7 and 3, of Watertown, Wisconsin; brothers who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Landon Jeffrey Wojkiewicz was born on February 18, 2010 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to Jeffrey and Gabrielle Wojtkiewicz. Landon is described by his parents as wise beyond his years. He loved the Lord with all...

Aug 11, 2017

James E. Weihert, 91, of Waterloo passed away on Friday August 11, 2017 at Alden Estates in Jefferson. James was born on June 6, 1926 in the Town of York, WI the son of William H. and Lena (Heiman) Weihert II. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo and a 1944 graduate of Waterloo High School...

Aug 9, 2017

Charles P. Galati, 64, of Juneau passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at his home. Charles was born on November 30, 1952 in Illinois the son of Angelo & Lucille (Musgrave) Galati. He lived for some time at Bethesda Lutheran Communities and then later at Clearview in Juneau. Charles will be remembered and loved by his family members. He...

Aug 8, 2017

Roger William Holzhueter, 81, of Waterloo, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at home in Soldiers Grove, WI with family by his side. Roger was born on April 2, 1936, son of William and Isabella Holzhueter. He married Eileen "Petey" Virchow on July 10, 1954. Roger and Petey were married for 53 years. Roger worked at McKay Nursery for a...