The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Jefferson Co, WI, September 14, 2006

Arlene M. Schmidt

Arlene M Schmidt, 64, of Watertown died Tuesday evening, 12 September 2006, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a two and one-half year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 pm at St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev Karl Walther officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. The former Arlene Holtz was born 2 April 1942, in Clyman, daughter of Ervin and Amanda (Ruehlow) Holtz. Arlene had been employed at Shopko Pharmacy in Watertown, in the dietary department at Beverly Terrace in Watertown and for the Watertown United School District Food Service Department at Riverside Middle School and Watertown High School. Arlene was an active member of St Mark's Ev Lutheran Church in Watertown, its ladies aid, the choir, Lutheran Women's Missionary Society and Lakeside Ladies Guild. Arlene was a volunteer for the March of Dimes Walk through Shopko. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning and traveling.

The Sauk Valley News, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL, December 2, 2023.

Catherine D. Grudzinski

Born: February 15, 1954 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL

Died: November 30, 2023 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL

Catherine D. Grudzinski, 69 formerly of Watertown, WI and of this area, died Thursday November 30, 2023 at Heritage Square in Dixon. She was born on February 15, 1954 in Sterling the daughter of Nathaniel and Bobbie (Harris) Cox. She married George Grudzinski on December 13, 1997. He died February 1, 2017. Catherine had been a member of The Chapel in Watertown. She moved back to this area in 2020. Her church and her family were very important to her. Survivors include her daughter Dene (Matt) Janssen of Dixon; her foster daughter Kim (Joe) Peterson of Reedsburg, WI; her sons: Eric and Derek Halgren both of Dixon; her sisters: Carol (Fred) Matznick, Paula (John) Conklen, both of Sterling, Colleen Cox of Rock Falls and Julia (Nelson) Vasquez of Sterling; her brothers: Michael Cox of Coleta and Edwin (Donna) Cox of Elizabethtown, KY; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brother Terry Cox and her son Brandon Leach. Visitation will be Tuesday December 5, 2023 from 9-11 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls. The funeral will follow at 11 AM.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, February 3, 2017

George Emil Grudzinski

George Emil Grudzinski was born on January 23, 1938 in Loup City, Nebraska, the son of Louis and Victoria (nee Krolikowski) Grudzinski. On December 13, 1997 he married Catherine Cox at the Marquardt Chapel in Watertown. George is survived by his wife, Catherine Grudzinski of Watertown; five children, Andy (Terri) Grudzinski of Watertown; Dene’ (Matthew) Janssen of Dixon, IL; Eric (Michelle) Halgren of Dixon, IL; Derek Halgren of Dixon, IL; Kim Kerska of Reedsburg; grandchildren, Jennifer (William “Ben”) Tietz; Kory (Danielle) Grudzinski; Taylen, Chase and Trista Janssen; Noah Mellott; Shaylee Clements; Stephanie, Kole and Mikayla Kerska; Bella, Becca and Blake Halgren; great-grandchildren, Taylre and Sophia Tietz as well as sister, Barbara (Larry) Adams and brother, Leroy Grudzinski. He is further survived by sisters-in-law, Delores Grudzinski and Shirley Grudzinski; special family friends Kay Nicoll and Krista Mellott as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dianne (nee Schmitz) Grudzinski; son, Brandon Leach; brothers, Ed and Richard Grudzinski; sister, Louise Will and sister-in-law, Sandra Grudzinski as well as parents, Louis and Victoria.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, September 30, 1963

Schoechert - Blodgett Wedding Is Held in Watertown

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, September 30, 1963

Schoechert - Blodgett Wedding Is Held in Watertown

WATERTOWN - The marriage of Miss Diane E. Schoechert, 2201 Cypress Way, Madison, and Newton Lee Blodgett took place Friday at the Watertown Moravian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Schoechert, Watertown, and the bridegroom is the son of Col. and Mrs. Walter Schackelford, Marysville, Calif. The bride wore a white suit with beigh accessories and a yellow rose corsage. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Middleton, Madison, were the bridal attendants, Davis Schoechert, Watertown, ther bride's brother, ushered. The bride, a registered nurse, is a graduate of the School of Nursing at Madison General hospital, where she has been employed. The bridegroom, who attended Modesto Junior College and Montana State University, served four and one-half years in the Air Force. He is an electronics technician at Aerojet General Corporation Missle Development Center. The newlyweds will live in Sacramento, Calif., after a western trip.

The Merced Sun-Star, Merced, CA, Friday, August 1, 2003

Schoechert - Blodgett Wedding Is Held in Watertown

NEWTON LEE BLODGETT

April 8, 1937 - July 27, 2003

Newton Lee Blodgett, age 66, owner and CEO of Filt-Air Corp., passed away Sunday, July 27, 2003. He was a resident of Hornitos for 3 years. He was born April 8, 1937, in Merced, California, to the late Newton Thomas Blodgett and Geneva Ann Shackelford. Newton served in the U.S. Air Force. On March 11, 1988, he was united in marriage to Paula Beth Hill. Newton was a wonderful father and step father who was well loved by his children. Newton's favorite place was Yosemite National Park. Some of his hobbies included camping, traveling, golf, and square dancing. Newton will be missed greatly. Newton is survived by his beloved wife of seventeen years Paula Blodgett of Hornitos, California; three sons Michael Blodgett of Oakland California, Ron Blodgett and Brian Blodgett both from Phoenix, Arizona; three step daughters Lynette Larson of Reno, Annette Argo of Denver, and Karen Green; a brother Scott Shackelford of Sacramento, California and two sisters Judi Arthur of Merced, California and Jeanie Whitmore of Prunedale, California; Six step grandchildren, and one step great grandchild. A visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M.8:00 P.M. Friday, August 1, 2003 at Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home 901 W. Main St. Merced, California. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 2, 2003 at Lord Speaker Cemetery in Hornitos, California. Arrangements are under the direction of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Jefferson Co, WI, April, 1996

Pearl Schwartz

LAKE GENEVA – Pearl C. Schwartz, 54, of 1714 Miller Court and formerly of Watertown, died Thursday, April 4, 1996 at St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital in Cudahy. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Verlyn J. Dobberstein officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of the service at the church. The Steinke Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the  church. She was born Jan. 1, 1942 in Watertown, the daughter of Walter and Cecilie (Hensler) Callies. She was married to Wayne W. Schwartz on July 21, 1960 in Watertown. A 1959 graduate of Watertown High School, she was a resident of Lake Geneva for the past 25 years. She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lake Geneva and was employed as a secretary at Badger High School for the past 18 years. Survivors include her husband; one son, Randall W. of Chicago, Ill.; one sister, Donna Bunts of Milwaukee; and two brothers, Robert Janish of Scotland and Eugene Janish of Georgia. Preceding her in death were her parents.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Sunday, June 2, 1963

Watertown Man Dies as Auto Hits Utility Pole

WATERTOWN – a 23-year-old Watertown man was killed instantly in a one-car crash on Highway E just south of the city limits at 1:48 a.m. Saturday morning. Earl R. Seeber, Rt.3, Watertown, was killed when the small German-made station wagon he was driving struck a utility pole. According to Watertown police, the car rolled over after missing a curve and hit the utility pole about eight feet up, pinning Seeber in the car. Jefferson County Coroner Ewald Reighert ruled the death accidental and said Seeber was killed instantly. A wrecker was needed to pry the car apart t get Seeber out, officials said. The death was Jefferson county's ninth of the year. The car was not equipped with seat belts, officials reported. Seeber was an employe of the John Deere Implement Co. at Horicon, and was returning home from night-shift work at the time of the accident. He was born in Watertown and lived in the area all his life, except for two years with the Marine Corps. He married the former Mary Ann Krause on May 6, 1961. Surviving besides his wife are a son, Earl David, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Seeber, Rt. 3, Watertown; seven brothers, Carl, Watertown; Joseph, Johnson Creek; Richard, serving with the Army at Oakland, Calif.; Thomas, James Ralph and Kenneth, all of Rt. 3, Watertown; Six sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Paddock, Mauston; Georgiann, Mary Ann, Diane, Doris, and Sharone, all at home, Rt. 3. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. John's Lutheran Church, Ixonia, of which he was a member. Fiends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the Pederson funeral home, Watertown.

Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, July 14, 2017

Thomas R. Berger

January 17, 1941 - July 12, 2017

Thomas R. Berger, age 76, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ixonia with Rev. Allen Tetzlaff officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Johns Lutheran church, Ixonia or Rainbow Hospice Johnson Creek. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Thomas Ralph Berger was born on January 17, 1941 in Milwaukee, the son of Ralph and Agnes (nee Birch) Berger. He graduated from Rufus King High School in Milwaukee. On February 5, 1972, he was united in marriage to MaryAnn R. Krause at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ixonia. Tom had been employed at Miller Color Plate (MCP) in Milwaukee until his retirement. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ixonia. Tom enjoyed hunting and trap shooting. He loved fishing trips to Hayward and watching his grandchildren play sports. Tom is survived by his wife of 45 years, MaryAnn Berger of Watertown; five children, Dean (Jane) Berger of Watertown, Bryce Berger of Rio, Todd (Vicki) Berger, Earl (Susan) Seeber and Pam (Scott) Schoenherr, all three of Watertown; eight grandchildren, Leah Berger, Drake Berger, Brent Berger, Brianna "Baby Girl" Berger, Jessica Seeber, Justin (Emily) Seeber, Michael Schoenherr and Stephanie Schoenherr; three great-grandchildren, Ivy Berger, Auden Soldner and Isabelle Seeber; sister, Marilyn (Glen) Holtz of Wauwatosa as well as a niece, two nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Please forgive me for any of my past transgressions. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ixonia with Rev. Allen Tetzlaff officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Johns Lutheran church, Ixonia or Rainbow Hospice Johnson Creek. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, May 28, 2022

Bernard "Benny" J. VonRueden

June 20, 1932 - May 26, 2022

Bernard "Benny" J. VonRueden, 89, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at his home in Watertown, Wisconsin. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 30, 2022, at 11:30 a.m., at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Clyman, with Father Will Arnold officiating. Military Honors by the American Legion, Local #189 will take place, following the service. Burial will be at St. Henry Catholic Cemetery in Watertown, at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials if desired may be directed to St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at hafemeisterfh.com. Bernard "Benny" John VonRueden was born on June 20, 1932, in Mayville, WI, the son of Bernard and Julia (nee Firkus) VonRueden. He was a 1952 graduate of Oconomowoc High School. Benny joined the Army and served from 1953 to 1955. On September 12, 1964, he married Vivian Seibel in Richwood, WI. They raised their children on their dairy farm, and Benny displayed the values of hard work on the farm and through his work as a custodian for the school district. Over the years, Benny was involved with the Clyman Lions Club, Plattdeutscher Verein. His interests included reading history, working on the farm, traveling internationally with Vivian and being able to spend time with family. He is survived by his children: Bruce (Brenda R.) VonRueden, Brenda (Scott) Wilcox, Brian (Brenda L.) VonRueden and Daniel VonRueden; grandchildren, Kayla Wilcox, Laura Wilcox, Adam Wilcox and Noah VonRueden, siblings: John VonRueden, Richard (Judy) VonRueden, Larry VonRueden, Mary Ann VonRueden, as well as nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Benny was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Michael VonRueden.