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Maas,
Lester I.
Born February 19, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co.,
WI.
Lester I. Maas was married September 18, 1965, at Dr. Martin Luther
Church, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI, to: Patricia
Elizabeth Broeniman. Born May 2, 1947, in Columbia, Clark Co., WI. Died May 13,
2021, at Countryside Manor, Anderson, Madison Co., IN (age 74). Divorced.
Patricia Elizabeth (Broeniman) Maas
then married (2) July 3, 1994, in Anderson, Madison Co., IN, to:
William Francis Cornwell. Born about 1950, in
Honolulu, Hawaii.
William Francis Cornwell was first married (1) September 22, 1973, in Las Vegas,
Clark Co., NV, to: Sherry Suzanne Barnes: Born October 10, 1951, in Unknown.
Lived
at: N7947 Cty Tk D, Watertown, WI 53094
MacLeod,
Eileen Edith.
Born July 29, 1940, in Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI. Died July 2, 2019, in
Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI (age 78). Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown,
Jefferson Co., WI.
Eileen Edith MacLeod was married January 9, 1960, in Waukesha
Co., WI, to: David Louis Lillge. Born June 5, 1939, in the Town of Summit,
Waukesha Co., WI. Died June 9, 2014, in Watertown, WI (age 75).
Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Mallach, Margaret Ann "Maggie".
Born October 1, 1940, in
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died April 8, 2024, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co.,
WI (age 83).
Margaret Ann "Maggie" Mallach was married December 15, 1961,
at St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI,
to:
Frank Thomas Brody.
Born January 30, 1939, in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Co., WI.
Died
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at his home, Watertown,
Dodge Co., WI (age 73).
The Watertown Daily
Times,
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI,
Friday, June 8, 2012
Frank T. Brody
Frank T. Brody, age
73, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at his home, due to cancer. A
memorial service will be held on Saturday, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church with the Rev. Mark Moore and deacon Oscar Rozo officiating.
Family and friends may call on Saturday from 10–11 a.m. at the church.
Memorials to the church are welcome. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and
Cremation Service is serving the family. Online condolences may be left at
watertownwifuneralhome.com. Frank was born on Jan. 30, 1939, in Wauwatosa,
the son of Frank and Wanda (Chemiel) Brody. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
On Dec. 15, 1962, Frank married Margaret Mallach at St. Paul’s Episcopal
Church. Frank had been employed by Motor Transport for 11 years and Fort
Transport for 20 years as a Teamster, as a foreman and dispatcher. He was a
member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the church Vestry. Frank had been
a volunteer for Bethesda Lutheran Home and he enjoyed hiking, biking,
canoeing and gardening. The family thanks “their rock” and will keep his
legacy in their remembrance. We also appreciate all his care from UW Health,
WRMC, and Marquardt Hospice. Frank is survived by his wife, Margaret; their
sons, Mark Brody; and Matthew Brody both of Watertown and Andrew Brody of
Yellow Springs, Ohio; three granddaughters, Brittany, Ashley and Megan; two
sisters, Diane Hudzinski of Denver, Colo., and Sandra Wenzlick of Johnson
Creek, and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his
parents and a brother Robert Brody. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home, 500 Welsh
Road, Watertown
The Watertown Daily
Times,
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI,
April 12, 2024
Margaret A. Brody
October 1, 1940 - April 8, 2024
Margaret Ann Brody, nee Mallach, concluded her
life's journey adjusting to its share of joys and struggles. She and a twin
sister, Marion, were born siblings to Robert, to their parents Frederick and
Ethel Mallach, nee Amadon. The family lived at 302 S. Ninth Street. Fred was
a grocer and served on the school board many terms, Ethel was an office
worker, and Margaret always liked her childhood neighborhood the best.
Tragedy came at the age of six when Marion passed from Margaret's life.
After military service with the U.S. Air Force in Korea, Robert would marry
Lois Nell and live his life in Racine. Margaret resided in Watertown most
all of her life and in death was the last member of her immediate family
during the period of 1905-2024. Margaret married Frank T. Brody, a U.S. Air
Force veteran, and the couple raised three sons. For forty-five years the
family was at home at 409 Union Street. She was the mother of Mark, Matthew,
and Andrew. She entered the workforce with Bethesda Lutheran Home as a
residential aide and served that job over twenty-five years. Her husband,
friend and partner, died of cancer in 2012. At the end of her life she
resided in a senior facility near her granddaughters, Brittany, Ashley, and
Megan, and received kind care from them. She kept the family story in her
memories and was a reference to its history, especially remembering all the
birthdays. When a widowed wife, Margaret adopted the name "Maggie" and her
acquaintances at this time may know her by that name. She liked to write
letters, visit the hair salon, collect items from thrift stores, feed
wildlife, and buy sweets. She enjoyed television, radio, newspapers, and
magazines, but never learned computers. It was a pleasure for her to take
public transit to Main Street Café and socialize over a meal. She was
comforted in lighting a candle at night, and then in old age difficulties,
she lit cigarettes, but overcame that habit. Four generations of her lineage
were members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Margaret lived well with caring
support from others, for instance, she never drove a vehicle. Her nature was
complex in that she had intent to challenge others and to be socially
popular, we all managed to cope with each other as a family. Margaret
requested not to have a funeral. The family will honor her will and leave
her legacy as it is in people's impressions. All in all, during the timeline
of years making up her life, she was a self that conveyed love, provocative
motives, and simple honesty. As she evolved in the stages of life, there was
more to Margaret than met the eye, and she did it her way. Goodbye,
Margaret, thanks again. You will be remembered by family relatives and
friends in the community.
Mallow, Howard Robert.
Born April 30, 1940, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Died Saturday, June 7, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI
(age 63).
Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.
Howard Robert Mallow was married
June 25, 1960, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clyman, Dodge Co., WI, to a classmate:
Beverly Jean "Bev" Borchardt.
Born September 11, 1941, in
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Died
Tuesday, November 7, 1989, at
University Hospitals, Madison, Dane Co., WI (age 48). Buried in Evangelical
Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.
The Watertown Daily Times,
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, June
9, 2003
Howard Robert Mallow
Howard Robert Mallow, 63, of W5749 County Trunk R, Watertown, died Saturday,
June 7, 2003. Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown.
The Watertown Daily
Times,
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI,
November 8, 1989
Beverly Jean Mallow
Mrs. Howard (Beverly Jean) Mallow,
48, of W5749 State Highway 109, Watertown, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1989, at
University Hospitals in Madison following a lingering illness. Funeral
services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with
the Rev. James Werner officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends and relative may call to pay their respects at the Hafemeister
Funeral Home Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. and at the church Friday from 9 a.m.
until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to St.
Mark’s School Library Fund. The former Beverly Jean Borchardt was born Sept.
11, 1941 in Watertown, the daughter of Clarence and Helen Borchardt. On June
25, 1960 she married Howard Mallow at Zion Lutheran Church in Clyman. She
was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and its ladies aid society,
Wisconsin Towns Association, Turner Auxiliary, New Found Friends and
American Milk Producers Inc. Mallow had served the town of Emmet as
treasurer for 15 years. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Shawn of
Green Bay; two sons, Bruce (Sarah) of Watertown and Brian at home; her
parents; two sisters, Mrs. Casper (Margie) Schmitt and Mrs. Richard (Susan)
Doman, both of Watertown; two brothers, George (Jean) and James (Tina), both
of Watertown; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
The Daily Citizen,
Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI, Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Howard R. Mallow
WATERTOWN - Howard R. Mallow, 63, of
W5749 Highway R, Watertown, died died on Saturday, June 7, 2003, at
St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, June
11, at 11 a.m., at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Watertown. Howard was born on
April 30, 1940, in Watertown, the son of Hugo and Edna (Krueger) Mallow. He
was married to Beverly Borchardt on June 25, 1960, at Zion Lutheran
Church, Clyman. Howard was a graduate of Watertown Senior High School. He
had been a dairy farmer all of his life. He was a member of St. Mark's
Lutheran Church, Watertown. He had served as former town chairman for the
town of Emmet and was currently president of the Watertown Turner Hall.
Survivors include two sons, Brian Mallow and Bruce Mallow, both of
Watertrown; one daughter, Shawn (Michael) Sanders, Green Bay; one brother,
Everett (Shirley) Mallow,, Watertown; two sisters, Dorothy Mitchell, Plano,
Texas, and Rita (Rev. Myron) Schwanke, Baraboo; two grandchildren, Meghan
Sanders and Robert Lee Mallow; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly Mallow on Nov. 7,
1989, and one sister, Rachael Mallow. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 10,
from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, and on
Wednesday, June 11 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at St. Mark's
Luthera Church, Watertown. The Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, is
serving the family.
Marcks, Russell Roy "Russ".
Born June 19, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Russell Roy "Russ" Marcks was married October 24, 1964, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Annette E. "Ann" Schmutzler.
Born August 23, 1945, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Lived
at: 908 S. Fourth Street, Watertown, WI 53094
Maron,
Joyce Marie.
Born June 24, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Joyce Marie Maron was married October 11, 1969, to: Alejandro R. Lopez Jr. Born
December 2, 1940, in Uvalde Co., TX.
Lived
at: 309 Arcade Avenue, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI 53098
May, David Herbert.
Born October 9, 1941,
in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died
Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Shorehaven, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI (age
77). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.
David Herbert May was married May 5, 1962,
at St. John's Lutheran Church, Town of in Ashippun, Dodge Co., WI,
to:
Carol M. Damrow. Born May 24, 1942, in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI.
The
Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, December 20, 2018
David
H. May
David H. May, 77, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at
Shorehaven in Oconomowoc. A visitation will be held on Friday from 4 until 7
p.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown. The funeral service will be held
on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev.
Peter Wells officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church for an
additional visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take
place at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Memorials, if desired, may be directed
to St. Mark's Church or School, Shorehaven or a charity of one's choice.
Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the
family. Online condolences may be made at
www.hafemeisterfh.com. David Herbert May was born on Oct. 9, 1941, to
Herbert and Evelyn (nee Schultz) May in Watertown. David attended both St.
Mark's Grade School in Richwood and Watertown High School. On May 5, 1962, David
married the former Carol Damrow at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ashippun. He
had been employed at Schuett's Feed Service and Farm & Fleet, but he primarily
worked as a dairy farmer, and later as a grain farmer before his retirement.
David enjoyed spending his free time up north, fishing, tractors, thresherees
and playing sheepshead. Most of all, David loved spending time with family and
friends. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol May; children, Tim
(special friend Debra Hill) May, Mark (Pennie) May, Dawn (Keith) Fredrick;
grandchildren, Jacob May, Ryan May, Joshua Fredrick, Cayden Fredrick; siblings,
LeRoy May, Betty May; as well as other relatives and friends. David was preceded
in death by his parents, Herbert and Evelyn May. The family would like to thank
the Shorehaven staff for the tender care they provided David. Hafemeister
Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 E. Main St. Watertown.
McCaig, Jerome Michael "Jerry".
Born March 8, 1941, in
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died June 28, 2017, at Dycora Nursing Home, Fort
Atkinson, Jefferson Co., WI (age 76). Never married.
Schmutzler-Vick
Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI,
June, 2017
Jerome McCaig
March 8, 1941 - June 28, 2017
Jerome McCaig passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Dycora Nursing Home
in Ft. Atkinson at the age of 76. Arrangements are pending.
Mears, Susan Ethel "Sue".
Born July 30, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Susan Ethel "Sue" Mears was married August 25,1973, in Jefferson Co., WI, to:
John Matthew "Jack"
Christensen. Born January 20, 1934, in Joliet, Will Co., IL. Died February 14,
2019, in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD (age 85).
His body was donated to Medical Science, and he specifically requested it be to
the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Lived
at: Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD
The Capital Gazette,
Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD, February 14, 2019.
John M. (Jack) Christensen
John M.
(Jack) Christensen, 85, passed away on February 10, 2019 surrounded by his
family in Annapolis, Maryland. Preceded by parents, John LeRoy and Mary
Boylan Christensen, Jack will be forever remembered by his wife of 45 years,
Susan, and their daughters, Carrie Anichini (Jim), Kate Mills (Ridg), and
Jennifer Colvin (Brett) and his grandchildren, John and Charlotte Colvin,
and Anna and Samuel Mills. A native of Joliet, Illinois, Jack was a graduate
of Joliet Catholic High School. He was an alumnus of Quincy University and
earned his graduate and doctoral degrees from St. Louis University. Jack
also served in the United States Army. A former St. Louis, Missouri,
resident, Jack was an active member of both St. Joseph's and Immacolata
parishes. Jack could often be found taking in a SLU basketball game,
enjoying many a lunch at J. McGraugh's Bar & Grill (aka The Office), and
playing numerous rounds of golf with his buddies. Since his move to
Annapolis, Maryland, Jack spent much of his time searching for a new
"office" for regular lunches while sampling every crab cake along the way.
In addition, Jack mostly reveled in his grandchildren and only on occasion
tried to herd them with his cane. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday,
February 23 at 11:00 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Crofton,
Maryland. Jack, a firm believer in medical research, requested his body be
donated to the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Memorial donations
may be made to Franciscan Charities, 3140 Meramac, St. Louis, MO 63118.
Miller, Edward Judson "Ed/Jim".
Born July 7, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Edward Judson "Ed/Jim" Miller was married September 10, 1966, at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York, NY,
to: Gail Ruth Geiger. Born October 20, 1942, in Manhattan, New York City, NY.
Lived
in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.
The Capital Times,
Madison, Dane Co., WI, Saturday, September 10, 1966
Gail Geiger Weds Edward J. Miller
TAVERN ON THE Green, New York City, will be the setting for a reception for 100
guests who are attending the 5:30 p.m. nuptials of Miss Gail Ruth Geiger,
Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Beecher Geiger, New York City, and Edward Judson
Miller, soon of Dr. and Mrs. E. Allen Miller, Watertown. Carrying a cascade of
lily-of-the-valley, the bride selected an ivory Empire styled gown of Alencon
lace adorned with seed pearls. She wore a mantilla of heirloom lace. Miss Jane
Hall is honor attendant and the bridesmaids are Mrs. Robert Bass, Mrs. Lawrence
Rogers and Miss Mary Lou Miller. They are wearing powder blue Empire gowns
highlighted by matching cape coats. Their flowers are cascades of Sweetheart
roses. RICHARD WINSLOW is best man. THe guests were seated by Lawrence Rogers,
Robert Meyers and T. Steven Jones. Following the reception, the new Mr. and Mrs.
Miller will leave on a honeymoon to Bermuda. Mrs. Miller is a graduate of Elmira
College and Columbia University School of Nursing. Her husband is a graduate of
Harvard College, and is in his fourth year at Columbia University College of
Physicians and Surgeons.
Melcher, Judith Ann "Judy". Born May 12, 1941, in
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Judith Ann "Judy" Melcher was married November 19, 1961, at St. Mark's
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Earl William Reu.
Born December 6, 1938, in the Town of Hebron, Jefferson Co., WI.
Lived
at: N2243 Strunk Road, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson Co., WI 53538
Monzel, Mary Alice.
Born April 20, 1941, in Webster, Day Co., SD.
Mary Alice Monzel was married July 10, 1965, to:
Robert Leo Koch.
Born
August 22, 1926 in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. died January 19, 1989 at
University Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI (age 62). Buried in Calvary Cemetery,
Wisconsin Dells, Columbia Co., WI.
Lived
at: 836 Cynthia Lane, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
The Wisconsin State
Journal,
Madison, Dane Co., WI, Friday, January 20, 1989
Koch, Robert
WISCONSIN DELLS
– Robert Koch, age 62, of Wisconsin Dells, died January 19, 1989 at
University Hospital in Madison. He was born August 22, 1926 in Minnesota.
Survivors include his wife Mary Alice (Monzel); two daughters Sarah and
Molly at home; mother Lora Koch of St. Paul, Minnesota; and three sisters
Mrs. Dorothy (John) Sporney, Connie Nardini and Mimi Anderson, all of St
Paul, Minnesota. He was past president of Wisconsin Dells Rotary Club, past
president of Wisconsin Dells Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the
Wisconsin Dells City Park Board. He was also a member of St. Cecilias
Catholic Church. The fneral will be at ST. CECILIAS CATHOLIC CHURCH in
Wisconsin Dells at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 21, Fathwer Keith Perleberg
and Father Kevin Cassidy officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 9:p.m. at the FEDDERLY HOME in
Wisconsin Dells, where a scripture service will be held at 8:00 p.m.
Mueller, Allen George
"Al".
Born August 8, 1941, at home in Sugar Island, Dodge Co., WI. Died January 9,
2017, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI (age 75).
Buried in Saint Paul's American Lutheran Cemetery, Sugar Island, Dodge Co., WI.
Allen George "Al" Mueller was married April 27,
1963, at Zion Lutheran Church, Town of Ashippun, WI, to:
Betty Jean Wiser. Born May 28, 1943, in Wisconsin.
Lived in Sugar Island, Dodge Co., WI.
The Oconomowoc Enterprise, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI, Thursday,
January 19, 2017
Allen "Al" G. Mueller
SUGAR ISLAND — Allen “Al” G. Mueller, age 75, of Sugar Island passed away on
Monday, January 9, 2017 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will
be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church in Sugar Island with Rev. Daniel Helwig officiating. Burial will take
place at the parish cemetery. Family and friends may gather at the Hafemeister
Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from
9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
directed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery fund. Hafemeister Funeral Home and
Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Allen George Mueller was
born on August 8, 1941 at home in Sugar Island, the son of Lawrence and Adeline
(nee Latzke) Mueller. He attended Sugar Island grade school and Watertown High
School. On April 27, 1963, he married Betty Wiser at Zion Lutheran Church in
Ashippun. Al had been employed as a maintenance man for 25 years at Grede
Foundries in Waukesha and at Specialty Ingredients in Watertown for 30 years. He
was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sugar Island. Al served 35 years
on the Ashippun Volunteer Fire Department, being Captain of his own truck. He
loved fishing and deer hunting and the Green Bay Packers. Al enjoyed polka
music. Al is survived by his wife, Betty Mueller of Sugar Island; daughter,
Sharon (Jim) Haas and granddaughter, Nicole Haas, all of Fort Atkinson;
siblings, Elsie (John) Lemke of Oconomowoc, Stephen Mueller of Beaver Dam,
Raymond Mueller of Watertown, Lois (David) Spietz of Saukville as well as
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his
parents and brothers, Roland Mueller and Harry (Valerie) Mueller.
Nass,
Waldemar Norbert "Wally".
Born March 26, 1941, in the Town of Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI.
Waldemar Norbert Nass was married August 25, 1962, in the Town of Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI, to:
Lois Louise Christian.
Born December. 21, 1943, in the Town of Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI. Died Thursday,
July 26, 2018, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center, Johnson Creek, Jefferson
Co., WI (age 74). Buried in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Town of Lebanon, Dodge Co.,
WI.
Lived
at: N9596 Hustisford Road, Watertown, WI 53094.
The
Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, July 30, 2018
Lois
L. Nass
LEBANON — Lois Louise Nass, 74, of Lebanon,
passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of
Johnson Creek. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Lebanon with the Rev. David Phillips officiating. Burial will
take place at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery in Lebanon. Family and friends are welcome
to gather at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials, if
desired, may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or to a charity of
one’s choice. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is
serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.
Lois Louise Christian, daughter of Elmer Sr. and Alma (nee Oestreich) Christian,
was born on Dec. 21, 1943, in Lebanon. She graduated from Watertown High School
in June of 1961. Lois and her husband, Waldemar “Wally” Nass, were united in
marriage on Aug. 25, 1962, in her hometown of Lebanon. Lois and Wally were
rarely seen apart; their devotion to each other was a gift that Lois prayed for
since she was a young girl and a true inspiration to everyone in their lives.
Together, Lois and Wally enjoyed traveling and hiking. Besides outside
activities such as bird watching and gardening, Lois was known for her cooking
and baking, which went well beyond her immediate family. Lois dedicated her life
to her children and grandchildren, actively supporting her family and community
by volunteering at blood drives, church mission trips, Lebanon Historical
Society and many other outreach programs. Lois was a member of the
Dodge/Jefferson County Beekeepers Association and Wisconsin Honey Producers for
45 years. Their hobby business, Paradise Honey, helped make many lives sweeter
not only because of their delicious honey but because of the listening ear Lois
always offered their customers who often became friends. Those who knew Lois
remember her today through her charitable acts of kindness and love. She was
considered to be a second mother to many children and was known to them by many
names including Oma, Lowie, Grandma and Tanta. She was always helpful,
encouraging and her faith was evident in all she did. Lois is survived by her
husband, Wally; children, Gay (David) Saari, Beth (Troy) Sherven, Greg (Anna)
Nass, Heidi (Rod) Strauss and Tammie (Geoff) Sinibaldo; grandchildren, Chelsey
Saari, Kianna Saari, Ally Draginis, John (Claire) Draginis, James Sherven,
Dominique Engstrom, Tyler (Molly) Winkelman, Dalton Winkelman, Hunter Nass,
Cassie Strauss, Quaid Strauss, Joe Sinibaldo and Mia Sinibaldo; and
great-grandchildren, Poppy, Cedar, Evelynn, Sawyer and Aubrey. She is further
survived by brothers, Martin and Nordien; sisters, Ardell Clark, Karen (Ward)
Genz and Mary (David) Wolff; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends. Preceding Lois in death were her parents, Elmer Sr. and Alma (nee
Oestreich); sister, Valera Jaeckel; and brothers, Roland, Elmer, Kenneth and
Armund. Our heartfelt thanks for the genuine concern and loving care she
received from the entire staff at Aurora Summit Medical Center and Rainbow
Hospice. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service 611 E. Main St.
Watertown.
New, Gary Ward, Father.
Born May 4, 1940, in Madison, Dane Co., WI. Died
April 23, 2017, in Huntsville, Madison Co., AL (age 76). Buried in Wisconsin
Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha Co., WI. Never married.
The
Huntsville Times, Huntsville, AL,
Sunday, April 30,
2017
Father Gary Ward
New
Father Gary Ward New was born in Madison, Wisconsin on May 4, 1940, one of four
boys. He preceded in death by his parents, George and Florence, and two
brothers, George, Jr., and Glenn. He is survived by one brother, Walter of
Grants Pass, Oregon, numerous nephews and nieces, as well as his brothers and
sisters in the Salvatorian Family. While attending the first two years of
college in Evanston, Illinois, he grew interested in the Catholic faith and was
baptized in 1962 in Milwaukee. In his first year as a Catholic, he also
expressed a desire to become a religious Brother. In 1964 he joined the
Salvatorian Brothers' Candidature at Jordan Seminary in Menominee, Michigan. He
entered the Society's Novitiate in Colfax, Iowa, in 1965 and made his profession
of vows there on June 29, 1966. He served many ministries as a Salvatorian
Brother as a member of the Formation Board, the Spirituality Commission, the
Personnel Commission, and as a delegate to several Provincial Chapters and
Synods. He received his Bachelor's Degree in 1971 Dominican College in Racine.
Br. Gary taught at Mother Mary Mission in Phenix City, Alabama. He completed his
seminary studies at Washington DC Theological Coalition and Sacred Heart School
of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, from which he received his Masters'
Degree. He was ordained a priest at St. Joseph Church in Big Bend on September
21, 1991, where he had sewed as Deacon for several months. Family members, Pat,
Jill and Scott New of Wisconsin recently accompanied him for his 50th jubilee as
a priest! He was also known for being a great cook. People to whom Fr. Gary
ministered admired him greatly. A letter to the Provincial signed by a number of
members of one of the parishes in which he worked noted: "Our church attendance
and participation has greatly risen since he became pastor. Our youth are
returning to the parish and are more active than ever." Fr. Gary was known to
make generous donations to the needy and to local charities, even buying new
things to give to the Purple Heart fund, when they were asking for "used" items.
Fr. Gary ministered as a hospital chaplain at St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee
for two years before moving back into parish ministry, beginning with St. Mary's
Parish in Chilton and then the Chilton Catholic Interparish Ministry parishes
until 2005. He served as Associate Pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Huntsville,
Alabama, and became pastor there in 2007, where he remained until his retirement
in 2012. He continued to live in the Huntsville area and in the next few years,
health issues began to surface. A sudden major setback in his health occurred
shortly before his unexpected death on April 23, 2017, at the age of 76. He will
be missed for his selflessness, sense of humor and the constant reminder that we
have a ''light to shine". Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and
followed by a Solemn Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, May 1, 2017 at St.
Joseph Church,2300 Beasley Ave, Huntsville, Alabama. In lieu of flowers please
make contributions to the Gary W. New HFS Memorial Fund. Proceeds will go to
construction projects at Holy Family Regional School.
Niemann, Edith Claire "Edy".
Born January 18, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died Tuesday, January
26, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI (age 69).
Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.
Edith
Claire "Edy" Niemann was married September 29, 1962, at St. John's
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to a classmate:
David Dean "Dave" Pfaffenbach. Born November 4, 1941, in Watertown,
Jefferson Co., WI. Divorced in 1989.
David Dean "Dave" Pfaffenbach then
married (2) August 30, 1991, in Sheboygan Co., WI, to: Carole Marguerite (Mirkes) DeZeeuw.
Born May 5, 1933, in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI.
Carole Marguerite Mirkes was first married (1) in 1958 to:
Robert L. "Lee" DeZeeuw.
Born June 21, 1930, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Died December 24, 2016, at Aurora
Medical Center of Manitowoc County, Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., WI (age
86). Interred in Knollwood Mausoleum,
Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI. Divorced in 1975 .
Lived
at: 1140 Tanglewood Road, Manitowoc, WI 54220
The
Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, January 27, 2010
Edith C. Pfaffenbach
MANITOWOC - Edith C. Pfaffenbach, 69, of Manitowoc, passed away Tuesday, Jan.
26, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held
on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Pastor
Fred Smith of Watertown Community Church officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran
Cemetery, Watertown. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday
from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are
suggested to the Lupus Foundation of America-Wisconsin Chapter. The former Edith
Claire Niemann was born in Watertown on Jan. 18, 1941, daughter of George and
Margaret (Krahn) Niemann. She attended St. John's Lutheran Grade School in
Watertown, was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School and graduated in 1963
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor of science degree in
education. Edith had been a substitute teacher in the Manitowoc area. She was a
member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manitowoc, the Association of University
Women, National Organization of Women and League of Women Voters. Edith loved
spending time with her family and loved to read. She was also an avid bridge
player and world traveler. Edith is survived by her four children, Peter
(Christine) Pfaffenbach of Oak Creek, Andrew (Elina) Pfaffenbach of Appleton,
Sara (David) Schlanger of Elkridge, Md., and Anne (Kevin) Mullooly of Washington,
D.C.; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Judith (Tom) Draves of Hackettsville,
N.J., Audrey (Michael) Powers of Berkeley, Calif., and Paula (David Sale)
Diamond of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Ernest (Paula) Niemann of Watertown and
Mark Niemann of San Diego, Calif.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Edith was preceded in death by her father on Nov. 22, 1991, and her mother on
Feb. 28, 1999. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown.
Niemi,
Richard Gene "Dick".
Born January 10, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Richard Gene "Dick" Niemi was married Saturday, August 4, 1960, at
Grace Lutheran Church, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI, to: Shirley A. Gill. Born
September 11, 1942, in Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI.
Lived at: 45 Boniface Drive,
Rochester, NY 14620.
The
Appleton Post-Crescent, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI, Sunday, August 5, 1960
Richard Niemi Weds Miss Shirley Gill
The Rev. Wilbur Troge officiated at the 7:30 p.m. double ring ceremony uniting
in marriage Miss Shirley Gill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gill, 1720 W.
Winnebago St., and Richard Niemi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Niemi, Watertown.
The service was held at Grace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Melford Gill acted as matron
of honor. The bride's sisters, Mrs. Donald Abel, Miss Audery Gill, and Miss
Sandra, were bridesmaids. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Donald
Niemi, Watertown. Groomsmen were John Ponath, Charles Wendt and Joseph Kellerman,
all of Watertown. Ushering duties were performed by Melford and Merlin Gill,
brothers of the bride. A reception was held at the church. After a northern
Wisconsin honeymoon, the couple will reside at 1469 University Terrace, Ann
Arbor, Mich. The bride, a graduate of Appleton High School, was employed at the
Appleton Memorial Hospital. Her husband was graduated from Watertown High School
and Lawrence College. He will begin graduate study at the University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, in the fall.
Neitzel,
Carol Jean.
Born December 3, 1940, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Carol Jean Neitzel was married about February 21, 1960, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Wayne Victor "Wally" Moehrke.
Born March 26, 1938, in Wisconsin.
Lived
at: Lake Mills, Jefferson Co., WI.
The
Appleton Post-Crescent, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI, Sunday, August 5, 1960
Richard Niemi Weds Miss Shirley Gill
The Rev. Wilbur Troge officiated at the 7:30 p.m. double ring ceremony uniting
in marriage Miss Shirley Gill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gill, 1720 W.
Winnebago St., and Richard Niemi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Niemi, Watertown.
The service was held at Grace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Melford Gill acted as matron
of honor. The bride's sisters, Mrs. Donald Abel, Miss Audery Gill, and Miss
Sandra, were bridesmaids. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Donald
Niemi, Watertown. Groomsmen were John Ponath, Charles Wendt and Joseph Kellerman,
all of Watertown. Ushering duties were performed by Melford and Merlin Gill,
brothers of the bride. A reception was held at the church. After a northern
Wisconsin honeymoon, the couple will reside at 1469 University Terrace, Ann
Arbor, Mich. The bride, a graduate of Appleton High School, was employed at the
Appleton Memorial Hospital. Her husband was graduated from Watertown High School
and Lawrence College. He will begin graduate study at the University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, in the fall.
Oestreich, Rosalee Louise.
Born
February 16, 1941, in
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died
Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Lake Country Health and Rehabilitation
Center, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI (age 73). Buried in Glenview Memorial
Gardens, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.
Rosalee Louise Oestrich was married September 7, 1968, at
Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to:
Thomas Lee "Tom" Torkelson. Born March 11, 1942, in
Watertown, Jefferson Co.,
WI.
Died July 18, 1986, in a car accident on
Highway 41, Fond du Lac Co., WI (age 44).
Buried in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.
THOMAS LEE TORKELSON
Tom
died in a terrible car accident when car became airborne on Highway 41 in Fond
du Lac County, and both were thrown from the car. Car landed on Tom and he was
killed instantly. Rosalee was critically injured, survived after many surgeries
and months of hospitalization; is permanently paralyzed
with spinal cord injury.
Tom played saxaphone with Push and Pull Polka band, was a route driver for Uncle
Clyde Taylor for Borden's and a route drive for 7-up and Li'l Debbie.
The Watertown Daily
Times,
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI,
Monday, February 16, 2015
Rosalee L. Torkelson
Rosalee L. Torkelson, age 73, of Oconomowoc, formerly of Watertown, passed
away peacefully on Saturday evening, Feb. 14, 2015, at Lake Country Health
and Rehabilitation Center in Oconomowoc.
Rosalee Louise Oestreich was born on Feb. 16,
1941, in Watertown the daughter of Reno and Helen (Niemann) Oestreich. She
was a 1959 graduate of the Watertown High School. On Sept. 7, 1968, she
married Thomas Torkelson at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown. Tom
preceded her in death on July 18, 1986. Rosalee had been employed as a
computer data operator at Lindberg Hevi-Duty in Watertown. She was also
employed in the accounting department at Marquardt Memorial Manor in
Watertown. Rosalee was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in
Watertown. She hosted home Bible study groups for many years. Rosalee had
enjoyed bowling. Rosalee is survived by a son, the Rev. Daniel (Jennifer)
Torkelson of Dousman; six grandchildren, Matthew, Rebekah, Emily, Nathanael,
Bethany and Jonathan Torkelson; one sister, Irmgard (Don) Krueger of
Watertown; a brother, Adelbert (Shirley) Oestreich of Sun City, Ariz.; a
brother-in-law, Rev. D. W. Lau of Richfield, Minn.; nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends. Rosalee was also preceded in death by her parents;
four sisters, Lucille Lau, Eunice Reals, Ruth Oestreich and Ardell Oestreich;
a brother, Robert Oestreich; and three brothers in infancy. Funeral services
will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in
Watertown with the Rev. David Groth officiating. Burial will be at Glenview
Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. Relatives and friends may call at the church on
Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired,
may be directed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The Hafemeister Funeral
Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online
condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Hafemeister Funeral Home
and Cremation Service, 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Olson, Camille R. "Cam". Born April 25, 1940, in Waukesha,
Waukesha Co., WI.
Camille R. "Cam" Olson was married February 10, 1962, at the Watertown Methodist
Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Robert Frederick "Bob" Carlson.
Born October 1, 1939, in Brighton, Marathon Co., WI.
Lived
at: PO Box 80234, College, AK 99708
The
Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Saturday, February 17,
1962
Wedding
Carlson - Olson
Mrs. Robert Carlson
Miss Camille Olson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earle
Olson, Watertown, became the bride of Robert F. Carlson, Denver, Colo., son of
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Carlson, Unity, at a marriage ceremony performed at the
Watertown Methodist Church at Watertown. Mr. Olson gave his daughter in marriage
during the 2:30 p. m. service Saturday, Feb. 10, conducted by the Rev. Gordon
Sorenson and the Rev. Mr. Lackore. Arthur Turke, the soloist, sang "The Lord's
Prayer." Mrs. Strache was the organist. Fashioning a setting for the ceremony
was an arrangement of white carnations and fern in altar vases and lighted
tapers in candelabra. The bride's gown of white velvet and chiffon was street
length, the scalloped neckline of lace highlighted with seed pearls and crystal
trim. The skirt was fully flared. A short veil was attached to the velvet bow
headpiece and the bride carried white carnations with stephanotis entwined with
ivy. Preceding the bride down the aisle were her aides - Miss Janice Watson,
Waukesha, the maid of honor, and Miss Kathleen Moertl, New Berlin, and Miss
Susan Kehl, Watertown, the bridesmaids. The attendants' red velveteen dresses
had fitted bodices and soft-pleated skirts. They also had red velveteen bow
headpieces and carried white carnations bouquets. Patty Hooper also was attired
in red velveteen when she enacted the role of flower girl. Attending the groom
were Dennis Cook, Unity, best man, and Douglas Carlson, Unity, and Ronald Elonen,
Madison, groomsmen; with Dennis Olson, David Carlson, Earle Olson and Bill
Hooper serving as ushers. Following the nuptial rites rites, a reception and
buffet dinner were held in the church parlors. The young folks left on a
honeymoon trip to Upper Michigan, after which they will reside in Denver, Colo.
where Mr. Carlson is a civil engineer working for the U. S. Bureau of
Reclamation. He is a 1961 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and
a member of Chi Epsilon Fraternity. His wife was a junior at the same university
at the time of her marriage.
Pauli, James Clifford "Jim".
Born September 23, 1941, in Waterloo, Jefferson Co., WI.
James Clifford "Jim"
Pauli was married April 1, 1967, in Dodge Co., WI, to: Sharon Ann Wheeler. Born
June 2, 1946, in Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI.
Lived
at: 3032 Bassler, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Peters, Carl Harold.
Born September 3, 1941, in Montpelier, Kewaunee Co., WI. Died
Tuesday, November 26, 2002 in Highview Retirement Home, Rockford, Winnebago Co.,
IL (age 61). Buried in Rockton Township Cemetery, Rockton, Winnebago Co., IL.
Carl Harold Peters was married October 26, 1963, in Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI, to:
Jacqueline H. Schommer. Born
December 17, 1941, in Hustisford, Dodge Co., WI. Her parents, Hans Werner
Schommer and Lucille Marie (Dewitz) Schommer, were divorced a few years after
her birth. Lucille Marie (Dewitz) Schommer
then married October 12, 1947, in Dodge Co., WI, to
Charles Lawrence Hein.
Lived at: Rockton,
Winnebago Co., IL.
The
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Thursday, November 28,
2002
Peters, Carl H.
Peters, Carl H. Age 61, of Rockton, IL, died Tuesday, November 26, 2002 in
Highview Retirement Home in Rockford, IL after a lengthy illness. He was born
September 3, 1941, in Montpelier, WI to Paul and Clara (Hasz) Peters. He married
the former Jacqueline Schommer in Lebanon, WI on October 26, 1963. He was
employed as an engineer by Bell Laboratories and served in the National Guard.
He graduated from Watertown High School and MIT in Milwaukee, WI. Survivors
include his wife Jacqueline, Rockton, IL; Brothers Norman (Marilyn) Peters,
Livonia, MI, Martin Peters, Oxnard, CA, Walter Peters, Los Angeles, CA; and
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters
Gertrude Steinbronn and Marie DeCloux. Funeral Ceremonies will be held at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2002 at McCorkle Funeral Home 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd,
Rockton IL with the Reverend Richard Beg of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Rockford,
IL officiating. Burial will be in Rockton Township Cemetery. Friends may call at
the Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2002. McCorkle
Funeral Home.
Peterson, Kenneth D.
Born March 10, 1940, in Watertown,
Jefferson Co., WI.
Kenneth D. "Ken" Peterson was married about September 24, 1960, in Watertown,
Jefferson Co., WI, to: Kathleen J. "Kathy" Heiden. Born March 2, 1942,
in
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Lived
at Watertown, WI
Pfaffenbach, David Dean "Dave".
Born November 4, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Divorced in 1989.
David Dean "Dave" Pfaffenbach was first m arried (1) September 29, 1962, to a classmate:
Edith Claire "Edy" Niemann.
Born January
18, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at
Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc,
Manitowoc Co., WI (age 69). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown,
Dodge Co., WI.
David Dean "Dave" Pfaffenbach then
married (2) August 30, 1991, in Sheboygan Co., WI, to: Carole Marguerite (Mirkes) DeZeeuw.
Born May 5, 1933, in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI.
Carole Marguerite Mirkes was first married (1) in 1958 to:
Robert L. "Lee" DeZeeuw.
Born June 21, 1930, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Died December 24, 2016, at Aurora
Medical Center of Manitowoc County, Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., WI (age
86). Interred in Knollwood Mausoleum,
Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI. Divorced in 1975.
Lived
at: 1298 Lake Shore Dr., Cleveland, WI 53015
The
Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, January 27, 2010
Edith C. Pfaffenbach
MANITOWOC - Edith C. Pfaffenbach, 69, of Manitowoc, passed away Tuesday, Jan.
26, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held
on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Pastor
Fred Smith of Watertown Community Church officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran
Cemetery, Watertown. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday
from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are
suggested to the Lupus Foundation of America-Wisconsin Chapter. The former Edith
Claire Niemann was born in Watertown on Jan. 18, 1941, daughter of George and
Margaret (Krahn) Niemann. She attended St. John's Lutheran Grade School in
Watertown, was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School and graduated in 1963
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor of science degree in
education. Edith had been a substitute teacher in the Manitowoc area. She was a
member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manitowoc, the Association of University
Women, National Organization of Women and League of Women Voters. Edith loved
spending time with her family and loved to read. She was also an avid bridge
player and world traveler. Edith is survived by her four children, Peter
(Christine) Pfaffenbach of Oak Creek, Andrew (Elina) Pfaffenbach of Appleton,
Sara (David) Schlanger of Elkridge, Md., and Anne (Kevin) Mullooly of Washington,
D.C.; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Judith (Tom) Draves of Hackettsville,
N.J., Audrey (Michael) Powers of Berkeley, Calif., and Paula (David Sale)
Diamond of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Ernest (Paula) Niemann of Watertown and
Mark Niemann of San Diego, Calif.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Edith was preceded in death by her father on Nov. 22, 1991, and her mother on
Feb. 28, 1999. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown.
The
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI, December 28, 2016
DeZeeuw, Robert L.
Robert L. DeZeeuw, age 86, of Manitowoc, died on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at
Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County with his daughter at his side. Robert
was born on June 21, 1930 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Peter and Irene (VanderSys)
DeZeeuw Sr. He attended school in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High
School. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 - 1953 as an Airman
on a A26 Bomber. Robert owned and operated Easy Rest Bedding Company until his
retirement. Robert was a 1989 Champion Trap Shooter and trained a champion
Golden Retriever. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Kristen (David)
DeZeeuw LaFond, Wichita, KS; two sons: James R. DeZeeuw and his family; David L.
DeZeeuw and his family; one sister-in-law: Elaine DeZeeuw; two nephews: Mark P.
DeZeeuw; Jeffrey DeZeeuw, other relatives and friends also survive. He was
preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Peter DeZeeuw Jr.According to
Robert's wishes no services will take place at this time and inurnment of his
cremated remains will take place at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Robert's family
would like to thank Aurora Medical Center, Aurora at Home Hospice, and his
caregivers for the care and compassion given to him
Pieper, Lila Mae.
Born May 15, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Lila Mae Pieper was first married (1) June 2, 1979,
at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI, to:
Ronald Alfred Giese. Born
March 9, 1948, in Hustisford, Dodge Co., WI. Died
Friday, January 21, 1998, at the Beverly Terrace Nursing Home, Watertown,
Dodge Co., WI (age 49). Buried in Oakhill Cemetery, Horicon, Dodge Co.,
WI.
Lila Mae (Pieper) Giese then married (2) April 17, 2004, in Dodge Co., WI, to: Waldemar
Martin Schliewe. Born September 2, 1936, in the Town of Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI.
Lived
at: N2122 CTH E, Watertown, WI 53098
The
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI, Saturday, January 17, 1998
Ronald A. Giese
WATERTOWN - Ronald A. Giese, 49, formerly of W5012 Highway 60, Juneau, died
Fri., Jan. 21, 1998, at the Beverly Terrace Nursing Home, Watertown. The funeral
will be Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church,
Horicon. The Rev. Keith Lonsberry will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill
Cemetery, Horicon. Mr. Giese was born March 9, 1948 in Hustisford, the son of
Wilbert and Anelda (Bartelt) Giese. He was married June 2, 1979 at St. Peter's
Lutheran Church, Lebanon, Wis. He attended Hustisford High School and farmed in
Hustisford. He was also a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Horicon.
Survivors include his wife, Lila; his mother, Mrs. Anelda Giese of Juneau; one
sister, Janice (Earl) Kluz of Beaver Dam; one brother, David of Fort Atkinson;
his father-in-law, Elmer Pieper of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; his paternal grandparents,
Alfred and Frieda Giese; and his maternal grandparents, Albert and Anna Bartelt.
Friends may call on Tuesday, Jan. 2, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral
Home, Watertown, and on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to the time of service
at the church
Pirkel, Sandra Marguerite "Sandy".
Born June 18, 1941, in the Town of Milford, Jefferson Co., WI.
Lived
at: 1020 W Main Street, Watertown, WI 53098
Podolske, Richard Charles "Dick".
Born
December 30, 1940, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Richard Charles "Dick" Podolske was married to:
Helen Jean Wolanin. Born September 30, 1942, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Died
Sunday, June 6, 2015, at MedStar Washington Medical Center, Washington, DC (age
72).
Lived
at: 5217 Andover Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Helen Wolanin Podolske
SEPTEMBER 30,
1942 – JUNE 28, 2015
On Sunday, June 28 Helen Podolske passed away
peacefully at the Washington Hospital Center with loving family members at
her side. She is survived by her husband Richard Podolske, her daughter Anya
Eisele (Jason), and her sister Valerie Anticola. She was preceded in death
by her sister Wanda Aydogan. Helen received a bachelor’s degree from
D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York and a master’s degree from American
University in Washington, DC. She had a varied career as a teacher in
Buffalo, New York, Roseville, Minnesota, and Washington, DC. She also worked
at the Geophysical Laboratory of the Carnegie Institution, at the
Smithsonian Institution, and as a caterer. Relatives and friends are invited
to call at Joseph Gawler’s Sons, Inc. for a memorial service on Friday July
3rd beginning at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Epilepsy Foundation of America at 8301 Professional Place East, Suite 200,
Landover Maryland, 20785. Donations can also be made online at www.epilepsy.com.
Poellet, Erika Barbara "Barb".
Born Nov. 4, 1940,
in Nuernberg, Germany. Died due to Breast Cancer
on Monday, October 1, 2001, at St. Elisabeth Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co., IL
(age
60). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI. Never
married.
The Watertown Daily
Times,
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, October, 2001
Erika B. Poellet
Erika B. Poellet of Chicago, Ill.,
died on Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, at St. Elisabeth Hospital in Chicago. Funeral
services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home
in Watertown with Rev. John Boehringer officiating. Burial will be in
Lutheran Cemetery. Family and friends may call to pay their respects at the
funeral home Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Erika was
born Nov. 4, 1940, in Nuernberg, Germany, the daughter of George and Anna
Barbara (Geier) Poellet. She was a graduate of St. John’s Grade School,
Watertown High School in 1959, and Patricia Stevens College in Milwaukee.
She had been employed at the Boston Store in Milwaukee after graduation. She
also worked for Costa Cruises in Chicago and Miami. She had lived in
Milwaukee, Miami and Chicago. Surviving are a brother, Heinz (Evalee)
Poellet of Oak Creek; two sisters, Mina (Leo) Scholer of Watertown and Betty
Macheel of Beaver Dam; nieces and nephews, Gary (Beth) Macheel, Greg
(Marsha) Macheel, Laurie (Dan) Mack, Todd (Kristi) Macheel, Susan (Dennis)
Duffy, Derek (Jennifer) Poellet and Keira Poellet; great-nieces and
great-nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her
parents; a sister, Marie Didrich; a niece, Ingrid Scholer; and a
brother-in-law, Don Macheel.
The
Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Wednesday, October 3, 2001
Erika
B. Poellet
Erika
B. Poellet, Chicago, October 1, 2001, age 60, survived by one brother; two
sisters; other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday 2 p.m. at
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home, 500 Welsh Road Watertown, WI.
Visitation Friday 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at funeral home. Burial Lutheran Cemetery
Watertown, WI.
Polensky, Robert William "Bob".
Born July 2, 1941, in Watertown,
Dodge Co., WI. Died
Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at home,
Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI (age 62). Buried
in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery,
Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI.
Robert William "Bob" Polensky was married October 21, 1962, in Watertown,
Jefferson Co., WI, to: Judith Ann "Judy" Schramm.
Born October 1, 1943, in
Watertown, Dodge Co., WI. Died Friday morning, July 10, 1992, at home,
Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI (age 48). Buried
in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery,
Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI.
The Watertown Daily
Times,
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, June, 2004
Robert Polensky
OWOSSO, Mich. – Robert
W. Polensky, 62, of Owosso, Mich., died on Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran
Church in Lebanon, Wis., with the Rev. Lauri Stumme-Diers officiating.
Burial will be in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, Lebanon. Visitation will be held
at the Jennings-Lyons Funeral Chapel in Owosso and then at Immanuel Lutheran
Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Robert was
born July 2, 1941, in Watertown, son of Emil and Norma (Schlesner) Polensky.
He was a graduate of Watertown High School and attended a Moravian College.
Robert married the former Judith Schramm in Watertown on Oct. 21, 1962. She
preceded him in death on July 10, 1992. Robert worked at the GM Metal Fab
Plant in Flint, Mich., until the time of his death. He had been with GM for
36 years. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
Surviving are his daughter, Tama (Kevin) Beeson of St. Louis, Mo.; two sons,
Todd (Lori) Polensky of Shelby Township, Minn., and Ted (Melanie) Polensky of
Noblesville, Ind.; five granddaughters; two grandsons; a
great-granddaughter; three sisters, Arlis Schmeichel of Watertown, Mary
(Norman) Zastrow of Watertown and Jean (Lloyd) Schliewe of Watertown;
several nieces and nephews. He was further preceded in death by his parents
and a brother, Russell.
The Watertown Daily
Times,
Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, July, 1992
Judith Polensky
Owosso, Mich. – Judith
A. Polensky, 48, of Owosso, Mich., died Friday morning, July 10, 1992 at her
home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Owosso. A graveside
service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in
Lebanon, Wis., with Rev. Richard Heins of Immanuel Lutheran Church of
Watertown, Wis., officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 7 p.m. Monday at
Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown. Memorials can be made to Redeemer
Lutheran Church in Michigan. She was born Oct. 1, 1943 in Watertown,
daughter of Ernst and Esther (Schlesner) Schramm. She married Robert W.
Polensky Oct. 21, 1962 in Watertown. She was a 1961 graduate of Watertown
High School and moved from Swartz Creek to Owosso in 1971. She was a member
of Redeemer Lutheran Church and was employed by Toledo Commutator in Owosso,
Mich. 15 years. Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Tama (Kevin) Beeson
of St. Louis, Mich.; two sons, Todd (Lori) Polensky of Rochester Hills,
Mich. And Ted Polensky of Acworth, Ga.; five grandchildren; one sister, Myrna
(Joseph) Richter of Watertown; three brothers, Robert (Sylvia) Schramm of
Waupun, Wis., James (Joyce) Schramm of Watertown and Dennis (Genie) Schramm
of Watertown; and her stepmother, Evangeline Schramm of Watertown. She was
preceded in death by her parents.
Ponath, John Walter.
Born July 19, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died Monday, Sept. 23,
2013, in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH (age 72).
John Walter Ponath was married July 20, 1963,
in St. Peter’s
Evangelical and Reformed Church, Elmhurst,
DuPage Co., IL, to: Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Rizner. Born August 10, 1941,
in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Died February 19, 2008, at Hospice of Hamilton,
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH (age 66).
The Clark County Press,
Neillsville, Clark Co., WI, August 8, 1963
Rizner, Elizabeth
A number of area relatives
attended the wedding of Elizabeth Rizner of Elmhurst, Ill., and John Ponath
of Watertown, July 20, in St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in
Elmhurst. Parents of the young couple are Mr. and Mrs. Anton Rizner of
Elmhurst and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ponath of Watertown. Their attendants were
Miss Carole Melchert, maid-of-honor; Mrs. Ruth Welby and Miss Barbara Aberg,
attendants; Ellen Thomson, a cousin of the bride, flowergirl; Joseph
Kellerman, bestman; David Welby and Wilson Smith, groomsmen; Charles Wendt,
Michael Willems and Charles Nicholson, ushers; and Gary Nevermann, a nephew
of the groom was ringbearer. The groom is a 1963 graduate of the University
of Wisconsin and now is employed in the sales and promotion department of
Campbell’s, the soup manufacturer. The bride also attended the University of
Wisconsin. They are making their home at 1115 17th Street, Moline, Ill. Mrs.
Ponath is well known in this area having spent some time here with relatives
over a period of several years. Attending the wedding were: Mrs. Frank
Ruddock, Mr. and Mrs. William Hrasky, Carol and Franklin Hrasky, all of
Neillsville; and Mr. and Mrs. William Rizner and family and Mrs. Ragnar
Mortenson and granddaughter of Shortville.
The Cincinnati Inquirer, Cincinnati, OH, Friday, February 22, 2008
Elizabeth A. Ponath
PONATH, Elizabeth A. (nee Rizner), loving wife and soulmate of John Ponath
since graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 1963. Mother of Laura
(Rusty) Hymer and Julie (Dan) Mikus. Passed peacefully February 19, 2008 at
Hospice of Hamilton, age 66. Private family services have been held.
Memorials may be sent to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund, 522 Cincinnati
Mills Dr., Se. C281, Cincinnati, OH 45240.
The
Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, October 18, 2013
John Ponath
CINCINNATI, Ohio - John Ponath, 72, Cincinnati, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. He
was born July 19, 1941. He was the son of Gary and Margaret Ponath. He was
preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth Ann (Rizner) Ponath on February 19, 2008,
in Cincinnati. He is survived by daughters, Laura (Russell) Hymer and Julie
(Dan) Mikus; one grandson, Owen Mikus; and his sister, Mary Jo Nevermann of
Pewaukee.
Ponath, Judith Marie "Judy".
Born August 16, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
Judith Marie "Judy" Ponath was married August 20, 1960, in Wisconsin, to: Allen
Arthur Christenson. Born May 12, 1940, in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI.
Lived
at: N111 W16443 Esquire Court, Germantown, WI 53022
Poppert, George Henry.
Born June 15, 1940, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died February 25, 2005, in
Beaverton, Washington Co., OR (age 64). Buried in Willamette National Cemetery,
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
George Henry Poppert was first married (1) about July 13, 1961, in Jefferson
Co., WI, to:
Kathleen Crystal "Kay" Bruschnig. Born November 14, 1942, in Unknown. Died June
5, 2010, in Colorado (age 67).
Divorced August, 1972, in Santa Clara Co., CA.
Kathleen Crystal (Bruschnig) Poppert then married (2) March 9, 1974, in Santa
Clara Co., CA, to: Richard James Fields. Born November 8, 1924, in Fresno Co.,
CA. Died July 20, 2008, in Grass Valley, Nevada Co., CA (age 83).
Buried in Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano Co., CA.
George Henry Poppert then married (2) April 20, 1973, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV, to:
Elaine Marie (Bockus) Dale. Born August 27, 1943, in Ector Co., TX.
Elaine Marie Bockus was first married (1) May 6, 1962, in Santa Clara Co., CA,
to: William J. "Jim" Dale. Born December 24, 1939, in Nevada. Divorced November
13, 1972, in Clackamas Co., OR.
The Oregonian, Portland,
Multnomah Co., OR, Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Mr. George H Poppert, 64
A service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
March 2, 2005, in Willamette National Cemetery for George H. Poppert, who died
Feb. 25 at age 64. Mr. Poppert was born June 15, 1940, in Watertown, Wis. He
served in the Navy and moved to the Portland area in 1979. He was a lead
supervisor for Axion Electronics in Beaverton. In 1973, he married Elaine Bockus.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Robin Demaree, M. Dawn Howell and Darcy
D. Poppert; and seven grandchildren. Remembrances to the Washington County
Hospice. Arrangements by Springer and Son.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) -
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Found peace June 15, 2005, age 78.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife June. Dear father of Steven and Jenny
(Bob) Schinner. Dear grandfather of Adam, Christian, Zachary, Jared, Matthew,
Andrew and Michael. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial
Visitation Friday, June 24 at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK FAMILY CENTER, WEST CHAPEL
(13235 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield), from 1 - 2 PM. Memorial Service 2 PM to
follow. CHURCH AND CHAPEL 262-827-0659 www.churchandchapel.com.
Pryor, John A.
Born August 31, 1939, in
West Allis, Milwaukee Co., WI. Died
December 24, 1987, at God Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ
(age 48). Buried in Milton
Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock Co., WI. John enlisted in the U. S. Army
on September 10, 1958, and was discharged September 9, 1961. Divorced.
John A. Pryor
was
married to:
Charlene A. Betenz: Born October, 1944, in Wisconsin. Charlene graduated from Jefferson High
School, Jefferson, Jefferson Co., WI, in the Class of 1962. Charlene received a
divorce
from John on January,
1976, in Janesville, Rock Co., WI. Divorced September, 1989, in Janesville, Rock
Co., WI.
Charlene A. (Betenz)
Pryor then married (2) June, 1986,
in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, to: Clarence Eugene McIntosh. Born August 7,
1940. Divorced July 17, 1984, in Rock Co., WI.
The
Janesville Gazette, Janesville, Rock Co., WI,
Wednesday, December 30, 1987
Pryor, John A.
PHOENIX/JANESVILLE - John A. Pryor, age 48, passed away December 24, 1987 at the
God Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. He was born August 31, 1939, in
Milwaukee. His foster mother is Vera Slater of W1882 Slater Lane, Sullivan, WI.
His foster father was Irving Slater who passed away in January of 1985. He
served in the U. S. Army for 3 years. He is survived by 2 sons, Gregory and
Timothy Pryor and 1 daughter, Pamela Pryor all of Janesville. Funeral services
will be at ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, January 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous.
Pubanz, Ernest Reinhold.
Born July 17, 1938, in
the Town of Nepenskun, Winnebago Co., WI.
Died June 29, 2010, in Bonaire, Houston Co., GA (age 71).
Entombed in
Magnolia Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA.
Ernest Reinhold
Pubanz was married to:
Betty Ann Newberry. Born May 31, 1945, in Val Verde Co., TX.
The Macon Telegraph,
Macon, GA, Thursday, July 1, 2010
Mr. Ernest R. Pubanz
MSgt.
Ernest R. Pubanz, USAF (Ret.) -BONAIRE - Ernest R. Pubanz, 71, entered into
rest on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Mr. Pubanz was born on July 17, 1938 in
Nepenskun, Wisconsin. A proud veteran, serving during the Vietnam era, MSgt.
Pubanz retired from the United States Air Force. Subsequently, he retired
from Robins Air Force Base as a civil service employee. Ernest was a devoted
and loving family man and an avid outdoorsman. His parents, Reinhold and
Ruth Pubanz; sister, Mary Wismer, and his father-in-law, Edward Newberry,
all preceded him in death. His memory will forever be treasured by his
beloved wife, Betty Newberry Pubanz, Bonaire; children, Tammy Jones, Warner
Robins; Tina Carter, Suwanee; Edward Pubanz, Bonaire; Craig Pubanz (Lisa),
Warner Robins; four grandchildren, Carolyn Hall (Jason), Steven Carter, Drew
Jones, Mandi Jones; one great grandchild, Aubrey Claire (Aguilar) Hall;
siblings, Wayne Pubanz (Sandy), Eylene Boozer, Shirley Neiman, Kathy Burds
(Will), Carol Pubanz; mother-in-law, Louise Newberry; sister-in-law, Mary
Layton; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, July 2, from
6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral Services will
be held at 11A.M. on Saturday, July 3 in Southside Baptist Church, with the
Reverends Dennis Clark and Randall Nash officiating. Entombment will follow
in Magnolia Park Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation, 2302 Parklake Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30345. Go to
www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. -McCullough
Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Ernest
R. Pubanz, 71, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Mr. Pubanz was
born on July 17, 1938 in Nepenskun, Wisconsin. A proud veteran, serving
during the Vietnam era, MSgt Pubanz retired from the United States Air
Force. Subsequently, he retired from Robins Air Force Base as a civil
service employee. Ernest was a devoted and loving family man and an avid
outdoorsman. His parents, Reinhold and Ruth Pubanz; sister, Mary Wismer, and
his father-in-law, Edward Newberry, all preceded him in death. His memory
will forever be treasured by his beloved wife, Betty Newberry Pubanz,
Bonaire; children, Tammy Jones, Warner Robins; Tina Carter, Suwanee; Edward
Pubanz, Bonaire; Craig Pubanz (Lisa), Warner Robins; four grandchildren,
Carolyn Hall (Jason), Steven Carter, Drew Jones, Mandi Jones; one great
grandchild, Aubrey Claire (Aguilar) Hall; siblings, Wayne Pubanz (Sandy),
Eylene Boozer, Shirley Neiman, Kathy Burds (Will), Carol Pubanz;
mother-in-law, Louise Newberry; sister-in-law, Mary Layton; and many nieces
and nephews.
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