The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, 1961

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, April 20, 1963

Funeral for J. Bergmann To Be Monday

Services to Be Held at St. John's Lutheran Church

Funeral services for Specialist Four John P. Bergmann, 21, son of Dr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Bergmann, 416 North Washington Street, who was killed in an automobile accident in Germany on April 16, will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Theodore Eggers and the Rev. E. F. Quant. Interment will be in the Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral Home to pay their respects Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. and on Monday up to 10 a.m., after which the body will be taken to the church to lie in state starting at 11 a.m. The casket will not be opened. The body, which will arrive in Watertown early Saturday morning, will be accompanied by a military escort, Pfc. E3 Larry Hadley. Sp. 4 Bergmann and two other soldiers were fatally injured when their car left the road and struck a tree. One of the victims was his brother-in-law, Earl Stout, 20, of Bicknell, Ind. At the time of the accident Bergmann and Stout were attending an Army school at Oberammergau, Germany. The Watertown soldier had been stationed at the Second General Hospital Military Police Detachment in Landstuhl, Germany, for over three years. Memorial services for him were held there Saturday morning. Survivors in addition to his parents are his wife, the former Betty Jean Stout of Bicknell, Ind., who arrived in Watertown from Germany Tuesday morning; one brother, James, and one sister, Jean; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Roy Sherman, Watertown, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bergmann, Watertown. Funeral services for Stout will be held in Bicknell, Ind., with burial in French Lick, Ind.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, September 11, 2018

Larry Lee "Butch" Binger, age 77, of Watertown, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family. Butch was born on June 16, 1941, in Watertown, to Merle and Dorothea (Wolf) Binger. On Oct. 16, 1969, he was united in marriage with Sherry L. Wendorf at Christ Lutheran Church in Sharon. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry from 1967-1973 with a year tour in Vietnam earning The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and Combat Infantry Badge. He worked at Crepaco in Lake Mills from 1969 until his retirement in 2000. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and building remote control model airplanes. Butch is survived by his wife, Sherry; his children Laurie (Aaron) Peirick of Watertown, Brian (Holly) of Champlin, Minnesota, and Kevin (Lisa) of Clarksville, Tennessee; a sister, Betty Schmidt of Delavan; grandchildren, Jarod (Cora) and Mikayla Peirick of Watertown, Alisha Molzner of Oregon, Caden Binger of Williams Bay, Kaydence and Gavin Binger of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Grayson Binger of Champlin, Minnesota; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Laura Langer in 1979. A visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 23, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown from 10 to 11 a.m. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rodney Warnecke officiating. Interment will follow at Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown or a veteran's organization of one's choice. Condolences may be sent at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

The Waukesha Daily Freeman, Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI, Monday, January 3, 1972

Lloyd Rose

Lloyd (Mike) Rose, 36, of 1324 Randolph St., Watertown, died Friday after suffering a heart attack while ice fishing on Fox Lake in Dodge County. He was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Joseph's Hospital, Beaver Dam. He was a lathe operator at the Waukesha Motor Co. for several years. He is survived by wife, Shirley; sons, Steven and Scott, at home; six sisters all in the Watertown area, and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Watertown, at 1:30 p.m. Friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, today from 3 to 9 p.m., and on Tuesday until 10 a.m. at the funeral home, and at the church from 11 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Aztalan Cemetery, Aztalan.

Age 63, of The Hill District, on Monday, November 22, 2004; father of Andre Jones, Donald D. Jones, Jr., Charma J. Killebrew, Scarlett Haselrig and Dannyuellia B. McGlory; brother of Maurice O. Jones, Glorya A. (Colman T.) Burns, Jacquelyn Banks and Mary L. (Johnny) Walker; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Friends will be received Friday, 4-8 at HOUSE OF LAW, 9406 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills wher Services will be held Sat, 10 am. Send condolences at post-gazette at post-gazette.com/gb

Shirley M. Jones

Shirley M. Jones, 68, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. James Werner officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia. Relatives and friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from noon until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to the church. The former Shirley M. Blasing was born in Madison on Sept. 24, 1940, daughter of Bernard and Violet (Stark) Blasing. She married Donald Jones in Watertown on Sept. 29, 1973. Shirley attended high school in Cambridge and Watertown. She had been employed at the former Village Blacksmith and Baso, both in Watertown, for many years. She enjoyed baby-sitting and selling Avon products. Shirley was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown. Survivors include her husband, Donald “Hillbilly” Jones of Watertown; her sons, Steven (fiancé, Emily Adams) Jones and Scott (fiancé, Janice Doerr) Jones, all of Watertown; a daughter, Dana Jameson of Dimmitt, Texas; four grandchildren, Krystle Harris, Levi Jones, Tyler Jameson, Josh Jameson; two great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Jaden Harris; her sister, Judy (Richard) Bowman of Watertown; a foster brother, Harley Blasing of Fort Atkinson; and her special dog, Babe. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceding Shirley in death were her parents; a son, Donald Jones Jr.; and a nephew, Jamie Zubrod. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. 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 Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, December 11, 2015

Guy Richards Scott

Scott, Guy R, age 76 of Sanibel, Florida, formerly of Weston, MA died Thursday October 29, 2015 in Fort Myers, FL. Husband of Gretchen Scott (Burzynski) and father of Jeffery R. Scott of Bedford, MA, Guy Andrew Scott of Denver, CO, Jill Scott Devitt of Belmont, MA and Peter D. Scott of Key West, FL. Proud grandfather of Anna Scott, Lilly Devitt, Kate Devitt, Ronan Devitt and Max Devitt. After serving in the US Marine Corps, Guy received his MBA from the University of Wisconsin. During his working career as portfolio manager and certified Chartered Financial Analyst, Guy was a co-founder and managing director at Frontier Capital Management, a senior vice president at Boston Company, a principal manager at State Street Global Advisors, and prior to his retirement, the chief investment officer of EGM Capital in San Francisco. Following retirement, Guy remained active in the investment community and served on the Episcopal Church’s endowment investment committee. A memorial service will be celebrated at the First Parish Church of Weston, MA on December 18, 1pm. Friends and family are welcomed to a private reception following the service.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 8, 2007

Lorraine Frederich

Lorraine (Sydow) Buske-Frederich, 95, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of the Watertown area, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at her daughter's home in Springfield. Lorraine was born July 16, 1912, in Watertown, daughter of Fred and Ida (Heidemann) Sydow. She was a 1929 graduate of Johnson Creek High School. In 1936, Lorraine married Arthur R. Buske. He preceded her in death in 1951. She married John Frederich in 1960 and he preceded her in death in 2002. Lorraine is survived by her children, Arthur Buske, Gretchen Bruins, Lee Buske and Christine (Bob) Eckert; her six grandchildren, Michelle Buske Frederick, Arthur Jay Buske, Brian Buske, Brent Wood, Greg Wood and Kevin Buske; her six great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Frederick, Stephen Buske, Bailey Wood, Connor Buske, Kathleen Buske and Jordan Buske; nieces, nephews, three stepchildren and their families, and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard; a brother, Oscar, in infancy; and two sisters, Viola (Roland) Zastrow and Marcella (Ray) Adams. A celebration-memorial service will be held at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Russell Miller of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sugar Island officiating. A private family inurnment service will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. Visitation will be on Saturday at the funeral home from 1:15 p.m. until the time of the service. Lorraine and family request no flowers. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sugar Island or a church or charity of one's choice. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown.

The Star, Sun Prairie, Dane Co., WI, Thursday, May 18, 2017

Lee Edward Buske

Lee Edward Buske, age 71, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Sunday, May 7, 2017. He was born in Watertown on Oct. 27, 1945 to Arthur and Lorraine (Sydow) Buske. Lee graduated from Watertown High School in 1963 and served in the Army in Germany. He then later received an AA degree from MATC. Lee was a resident of Sun Prairie, since 1971 and worked for the Department of Revenue for 35 years before retiring in 2009. Lee had a passion for helping others and gave his time and energy to many organizations including the Exchange Club of Sun Prairie. Lee enjoyed involvement with community service, traveling and enjoying life to the fullest. Lee is survived by his brother Arthur, sisters. Gretchen Bruins and Christine ( Robert) Eckert. He also leaves behind his nieces and nephews. Lee was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Richard. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, August 7, 2006

Delores (DeDe Haumschild) Buske, 60, of Newmanstown, Pa., formerly of Watertown, died Monday, June 5, 2006.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, 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.

Lake Geneva, WI - Germaine Clifford, 81, of the Lake Geneva area passed from this life to her next life on Friday April 22, 2022, with a smile on her face and her family by her side. Germaine grew up in Watertown, Wisconsin, spending much of her childhood on a farm. Moving into town she graduated from Watertown High School, where she met her future husband, Joe. After a seven-year courtship, they were married in December of 1963. She raised her family and whole-heartedly embraced the role of a coach's wife. Germaine dedicated her life to two pillars, her faith and her family. She was an active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, holding numerous positions and serving on many committees. She viewed her service to the church as her calling. Along with her faith, her family always came first, making sure she was always available for them. Germaine's life of service was extensive as she had an impact for several decades with athletes at Badger High School. She spent countless hours volunteering for many athletic programs at Badger. Her years of service at her church and at the high school laid the foundation for her service to the community of Lake Geneva as City Treasurer. Alongside Germaine's strong commitment to the Lake Geneva community, she had many other talents and interests. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts projects, and also had a talent for oil painting. The walls of her home are a wonderful display of her talents and depth of her artistic abilities. Germaine especially cherished sharing her artistic talents with her grandchildren. Working on arts and crafts projects in Grandma's basement was a very special time for them. Germaine loved to travel. She took many trips to different parts of the world, accompanied by Joe, family, and friends. Special trips included family skiing out west, visits to Germany, and adventures at Disneyworld with her grandchildren. Germaine and Joe could usually be found at Camp Randall stadium on football Saturdays, supporting the Wisconsin Badgers. Their Badger passion also took them to many bowl game destinations as well, including a few trips to the Rose Bowl. Germaine also had a passion for music. Her interests ranged from liturgical to country western. She was also an "under the radar" Parrot Head and could be seen at a Jimmy Buffett show every summer. Germaine had a broad range of interests, which led to her involvement in many things, while never losing sight of what was important. Germaine always put the needs of others ahead of her own. Her passion for faith, family, and helping others permeated every day for her. She impacted the lives of many and will be lovingly missed by family and friends. Germaine is survived by her husband of over 58 years, Joseph, her sons Michael (Paige) and Daniel (Melissa), her sisters Marie Buff (Jerry) and Bernadine Blasé. Her parents, Theodore and Irma, and her brother Otto preceded her in death. Germaine was a loving and proud grandmother to Timothy (Mary Kate), Andrew, Matthew, Maureen, Connor, Kiera and Morgan. She was a sister-in-law to Thomas (Carol) and William (Colette). She was an aunt and Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Services for Germaine will be held on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Geneva at 10:00am. Burial will immediately follow the service at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday April 29th, 2022, from 4:00pm till 7:00pm at Derrick Funeral Home. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy the family has asked that you make a donation in Germaine's name to the Badger High School Scholarship Fund. Information has been provided on where to send your donation to on the Derrick Funeral Home website. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com. Derrick Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family of Germaine Clifford.

DIXON - Marriage licenses were issued in the office of County Clerk William Ottens to Richard Herr, Sterling, and Sandra Elliott, Dixon.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, March, 1993

Barbara L. Machgan

Barbara L. Machgan, 51, of 808 S. Fourth St., Watertown, died Tuesday afternoon, March 30, 1993, at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Marr of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Fort Atkinson. Friends may call to pay their respects at the funeral home Saturday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. The former Barbara LeAnn Fink was born Aug. 21, 1941 in Milwaukee, daughter of Melvin and Virginia Fink. On Oct. 1, 1988 she married Richard Machgan in Watertown. She was a graduate of Watertown High School and a beautician school in Madison. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Sheila of Pipersville; her parents; a step-daughter, Sheryl of Verona; four step-sons, Richard of St. Paul, Minn., Robert of Minneapolis, Minn., David of Whitewater and Daniel of Oregon; a step-granddaughter; and two brothers, Wayne and Paul, both of Watertown.

The Daily Jefferson County Union, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson Co., WI, February 20, 2001

Richard Machgan

WHITEWATER – Richard Clarence Machgan, 60, of Whitewater, died on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001, at his home. Born in Fort Atkinson on March 10, 1940, to Clarence and Luella (Bellecouert) Machgan, he married Shelby Chapman on Feb. 10, 1962, in Fort Atkinson. He served in the Vietnam War. Surviving are his ex-wife; three sons, David (Brenda) and Daniel (Jenney), both of Whitewater, and Robert (Tammy) of St. Paul, Minn.; one daughter, Sheryl (John) Scalissi of Verona; six grandchildren, Alex, Joseph, Clayton, Miranda, Jake and Ashley; one brother, Charles of Fort Atkinson; and one sister, Marlene (Carl) Bartholemew of Easton, Pa. He was predeceased by his parents; one sister; and one son, Richard. Memorial services will be held at the Skindingsrude Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, with the Rev. Paul A. Scharrer of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson officiating. Cremation with burial will take place at a later date

The Daily Jefferson County Union, Fort Atkinson, WI, Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Joseph Arthur Bear

WATERTOWN - Joseph "Joe" Arthur Bear, 81, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Joe was born on Feb. 23, 1930, in Fort Atkinson, the son of Chester and Hazel (Hurd) Bear. He attended Whitewater schools. From 1948 to 1957 he served in the United States Air Force, including service during the Korean Conflict. On June 18, 1976, he married Judith Ambrose in Rockford, Ill. Joe enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed traveling to Branson, Mo. He was an avid Green Bay Packer and Milwaukee Brewer fan. Joe is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Lisa (Jamie Ireland) Bear of Waukesha; son, Terry Bear of Watertown; his grandchildren, Alyssa, Cassidy, Braedon and Lillian; stepsister, Dorothy (Ralph) Frambs of Boscobel; brother-in-law, Larry (Sharon) Ambrose of Stoughton; and other extended family, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Leslie Radloff; sister, Sarah Carroll; and stepbrother, Richard Radloff. A memorial service will be held this evening, Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m., at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home in Watertown, with Monsignor Daniel Ganshert of St. Henry's Catholic Church officiating. Family and friends may call tonight from 5 to 7 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at watertownwifuneralhome.com.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, March, 1998

Joanne M. Pike

Joanne M. Pike, 56, of Raleigh, N.C., died on Sunday, March 1, 1998. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Raleigh with the Rev. Dan Kenna officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium at a later date. The former Joanne Gmeinder was born in Dane County, the daughter of Edwin W. and Emma (Sutter) Gmeinder of Watertown. Surviving are two daughters, Brenda and Amy, both of Asheville, N.C.; two sons, David and Brian, both of Raleigh; her mother of Watertown; and two sisters, Marie (Edward) Wanke of Watertown and Marcus Gmeinder of Camden, Miss. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry N. Pike and her father.

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

Larry N. Pike

Larry N. Pike, 57, of Raleigh, N.C. died of cancer in his home Friday, June 7, 1996.He was a Watertown native. A funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Raleigh, N.C., with the Rev. David Sloop and the Father David McBriar presiding. Interment will be at St. Francis of Assisi Columbarium at a later date. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Arrangements are by the Cremation Society of the Carolinas Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pan Lutheran Ministries, which helps homeless families reach independence, at P.O. Box 6446, Raleigh, N.C. 27628. He was born in Watertown, the son of Rollo and Lillian Pike, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. He served in the Army National Guard in Wisconsin. He retired from Square D Company after 33 years of service, which included positions in Milwaukee, Wis., Asheville, N.C. and Knightdale, N.C. He was the vice president of the board of directors for Pan Lutheran Ministries and served as a Stephens Minister at his church. Survivors include his wife, JoAnne; two daughters, Brenda Pike and Amy Pike Calto, both of Asheville; two sons, David and Brian, both at home; his mother, Lillian Pike of Watertown; one brother, Rod of Chippewa Falls; and one sister, Sharon Peters of Watertown. Preceding him in death was his father, Rollo.

RALEIGH -- Larry Norman Pike, 57, of 2104 Countrywood Dr., died Friday, June 7. Arrangements are by The Cremation Society of The Carolinas.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duran, 1715 E. Yandell Drive, are announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Isela Adeline, to Spec. 4 Glen Joseph Grams, son of Mrs. Harold Grams, Watertown, Wis. The couple is planning an August wedding. The bride-elect is a graduate of El Paso High School and is employed by Hotel Dieu Hospital. Her brother, Frank Jr., is a student at Texas Western College. The prospective bridegroom was graduated from Watertown High School. He is stationed at Ft. Bliss in the U.S. Army. He has a brother, Mark Harold and two sisters, Rita Rae, of Watertown, and Sister M. Beatrice, a teacher in Sacred Heart Elementary School in Milwaukee, Wis.

Miss Adelina Isela Duran and Glen Joseph Grams were married Saturday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duran, 1715 E. Yandell Drive. Mr. Grams' parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grams of Watertown. Wis. The Rev. Robert Gets performed the ceremony. The altar was decorated with baskets of white gladiolus interspersed with white carnations. The traditional wedding music was played by Mrs. A. L. Delgado. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of white organza with Chantilly lace bodice. Her silk illusion veil is held by a Chantilly lace pill box. The bridal bouquet was a white orchid surrounded by orange blossoms. Miss Rosemary Valladalid was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Miss Irma Lopez, Miss Lo Ann Varela and Miss Pat Vaughn. They wore yellow sheaths of silk organza with matching bouffant overskirts. Their bouquets were yellow Chinese chrysanthemums. Mrs. Duran chose a coral lace sheath for her daughter's wedding. Her flowers were white carnations. Frank Duran Jr. was best man. Ushers were Barry Van Hook, William Holder, Earl Johnson, Ronald Lange and Arden Windingland. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the Catholic Daughters' Hall. Out-of-town guests included Augstin Carrasco, grandfather of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haro, uncle and aunt of the bride all of Los Angeles, Calif. The bride was graduated from El Paso High School where she was a member of the Cayope Club and the Accordion Club. Mr. Grams is a graduate of Watertown High School. Mr. and Mrs. Grams will reside in El Paso following a wedding trip to Wisconsin. The bridegroom is serving with the U.S. Army at Ft. Bliss.

The Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Doris "Pat" M. Grudznske

WISCONSIN RAPIDS - Doris "Pat" Grudznske, age 78, passed away, Thursday, November 21, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. The memorial service will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1532 32nd Street South, Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation will be at 2 P.M. with the memorial talk at 3 P.M. Pat was born Marchh 17, 1941 in Wisconsin Rapids, to Ernest and Helen (Kruse) Miller. She was a proud graduate of Rudolph High School with her best friend, Carol Glaza. Pat married her dear husband, Dennis "Skip" Grudznske on June 2, 1962, and together they happily raised their four children: Gary, Sue, Greg, and Guy. Pat loved her years as a stay-at-home mother, and later, she enjoyed tbeing able to cook for others, through her second career as a deli cook at Quality Foods IGA on West Grand. Pat was a faithful, dedicated servant of her God, Jehovah, for nearly 60 yerars. All who knew her will sincerely miss her sense of humor, warmth, love and contagious giggle. Pat is survived by her husband, Dennis; her brother, Charles; her children: Gary (Deanna), Sue (Jaron), Greg (Linda), and Guy; her grandchildren: Jarin (Caroline), Breanne, Levi, Shayla, Sean, Colton, Hannah, and Maya; and her great-grandson, Myles. Herman-Taulor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Grudznske Family.

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Thursday June 8, 1995

Mary Held

Mary K. "Kathy" Held, 52, 4711 Kellyland St., town of Weston, died Wednesday, June 7, 1995, at Wausau Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Hayden Funeral Home, Schofield.

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Friday June 9, 1995

Mary "Kathy" Held

Mary "Kathy" K. Held, 52, 4711 Kellyland St., Schofield, died Wednesday, June 7, 1995, at the Wausau Hospital. She had been employed as a receptionist for the Wausau Animal Hospital from 1990 to 1994. Survivors include her husband, John Held, Schofield; two daughters, Heather (Ryan) Dickey, Schofield, and Victoria Held, Wausau; one brother, Larry (Helen) Deveney, Texas; one sister, Donna Lomiller, Kansas City, Mo.; and two grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, town of Kronenwetter. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Hayden Funeral Home, Schofield, and again from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the church.

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Sunday, June 11, 1995

Mary Held, 52, town of Weston, receptionist for Wausau Animal Hospital, died June 7, 1995.

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Tuesday, July 1, 1997

John Held

John E. Held, 56, 4711 Kellyland St., Weston, was pronounced dead at his home, Monday, June 30, 1997. Arrangements are pending at Hayden Funeral Home, Schofield.

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Wednesday, July 2, 1997

John E. Held

John E. Held, 56, 4711 Kellyland St., Weston, was pronounced dead at his home, Monday, June 30, 1997. He was born April 14, 1941, in Hartford, Wis., son of the late Edwin J. and Marie (Mack) Held. He married Mary "Kathy" Deveney on Jan. 23, 1965, in Kansas City, Mo. She preceded him in death on June 7, 1995. He had been employed in Quality Control for Imperial Calumet Industries of Mosinee and more recently was self-employed in a small consulting firm. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 until 1969, serving two tours in Vietnam. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include two daughters, Heather (Ryan) Dickey, Wisconsin Rapids, and Victoria Held, Wausau; and three grandchildren, Stephanie, Daniel, and Nicole Dickey. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Boone. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 1997, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. The Rev. Robert Streveler will officiate. Burial will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, town of Kronenwetter. Friends may call from 3 p.m. Thursday until the time of the services all at the church. Hayden Funeral Home, Schofield, assisted the family with the arrangements.

The Quincy Herald-Whig, Quincy, Adams Co., IL, July 19, 2020

Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Heller of Green City, Mo., was called to be home with God on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton. Kathy was born Sept. 3, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Arthur and Lydia Plate of Oconomowoc, Wis. Kathy quickly made new friends and had many life experiences as she and the Heller family lived in various communities in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. While Kathy had many work experiences, one close to her heart was working with consumers with developmental disabilities at Wider Opportunities in Lewis County and Chariton Valley in Kirksville. Kathy was a longtime adviser for the Kirksville Chapter of People First of Missouri and a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Kathy was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kirksville. Kathy loved family activities including camping and boating, especially the large family gatherings over the holidays in Wisconsin. She was also devoted to her precious dogs and cats. Survivors include her husband of 60-plus years, Ron Heller of Green City; daughter, Dawn (Jeff) Neil of Canton; sons, Donald (Cheri') Heller of Mexico, Mo., Duane (Britainy) Heller of Green City and Daryl (Julie) Heller of Traveler's Rest, S.C.; brother, Roger Plate of Oconomowoc; sister, Karen (Dennis) Bresnahan of Dousman, Wis.; brother, Jack Plate of Racine, Wis.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Kathy was cremated, and a memorial service is planned at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Faith Lutheran Church.
A Simplified Funeral Solution in Green Castle is handling arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, January 9, 2017

Erla M. Nickels

February 5, 1941 - January 6, 2017 (age 75)

Erla M. Nickels, age 75, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Watertown with Rev. Peter Wells officiating. Burial will take place at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Family and friends may gather at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or to the 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. Erla Mae Henschel was born on February 5, 1941, in Oconomowoc, the daughter of Armond and Hilda (nee Groeler) Henschel. She was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School. On September 19, 1964, she was united in marriage to Raymond W. Nickels. She had been employed at Watertown Hospital and Highland House. Erla was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and Plattsdeutscher Verein. Erla is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ray Nickels of Watertown; three children: Karen (Brent) Boyd of Lebanon, Linda (Leo) Becker of Woodland and Tom (Penni) Nickels of Watertown; six grandchildren: Emily Boyd, Audrey Boyd, Allison Becker, Michael Becker, Dawson Nickels and Kylie Nickels; sister-in-law, Elsbeth Kietzmann of Beaver Dam as well as nephew, Alan Kietzmann, and niece, Renee Kietzmann. She was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Nicole.

Joseph "Baylor" B. Higgins, 65, of Watertown, passed away Friday afternoon, Sept. 7, 2007, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Karl Walther officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Watertown Veterans Council. Relatives and friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Joe was born on Dec. 26, 1941, in the town of Farmington, son of James and Lillie (Rickermann) Higgins. On Oct. 25, 1980, he married the former Bonnie Zoellick at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown. Joe attended Watertown High School and was a member of the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1965. He was a roofer for Nations Roofing of Waukesha. Joe had a close relationship with God, saying, "You only had to listen and God spoke." He loved being outdoors, farming, family and sharing life stories. Joe is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of Watertown; seven children, Carrie Poremba, Bob, Shawn, Mike, Jake (Crystal), Dan and Becky Higgins, all of Watertown; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a sister, Joannie (Gordie Sheldon) Haman of Johnson Creek; a brother, Jim (Ann) Higgins of Shreveport, La.; his mother- and father-in-law, Vick and Sue Zoellick of Watertown; a brother-in-law, Verne Walters of Johnson Creek; a son-in-law, Thomas Poremba of Watertown; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joy Walters; and two brothers, Jerry and John Higgins. Burial: Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA.

BURLINGTON - Returning Monday from a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Canada were Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Zimmerman of 601 Reynolds Ave., Burlington. The couple was married at the First Methodist Church in Burlington on Saturday, June 17. The bride is the former Muriel Higgins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Higgins of Watertown. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Lowell T. Zimmerman of Route 2, Burlington. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Michael, wore a gown of rose embroidered lace over satin fashioned with a scalloped neckline and long sleeves. A satin headpiece held an elbow length veil and she carried a white orchid surrounded by white carnations. Miss Mary Lee Zimmerman, sister of the bridegroom, as maid of honor wore a mint green chiffon street length gown fashioned with a full skirt and off-shoulder straps. A white star headpiece held a short veil. Bridesmaid, Miss Marsha Wendt, was dressed identically to the maid of honor, but in yellow. Best man was Charles Rust and groomsman was Peter Nysather. Ushers were Harry Clark and George Grinde.

James W. Hrobsky

1939 – 2016

James W. Hrobsky, age 76, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Marquardt Health Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown with Father Patrick Wendler officiating. Visitation will take place on Thursday evening from 4-8 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown and at the church on Friday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial with full military rites will be conducted at St. Henry Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to the Watertown Humane Society or Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. James Walter Hrobsky was born on Jan. 23, 1939, in Waterloo, the son of Edward W. and Freida (nee Wuestenberg) Hrobsky. After graduating from Watertown High School, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army. On June 27, 1964, he was united in marriage to Margery Elaine Krukenberg. He was employed at Cooper Power Systems, formerly RTE, in Pewaukee where he retired in 2001. Jim was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church where he served as an usher and sang in the church choir. After his retirement, he volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul in Watertown. Jim enjoyed playing cards and being outside. He was fond of working with and cutting wood. Jim truly loved spending time with his family and riding motorcycles with his wife. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and loved to stay busy. He enjoyed the pastime of making homemade wine. Jim has been a caretaker for his wife for the past several years. Jim is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margery; four children, Cathy (Mike) Heinz, all of Watertown; Patrick Hrobsky of Mosinee; Keven Hrobsky; Todd (Heather Macar) Hrobsky, all of Watertown. He is further survived by five grandchildren, Dione (Mike Wagie) Heinz, Julia (Robert) Dow, Amber (Jason) Osterberger, Amy Hrobsky, David Hrobsky; four great-grandchildren who were the light of his life, Khali Heinz, Kera Frentzel, Arie Osterberger, Ava Osterberger; sisters-in-law, Shirley Hrobsky and Rosie Hrobsky as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Freida; brothers, Edward Hrobsky, John Hrobsky, Clyde Hrobsky, Robert Hrobsky, Hank Hrobsky and Arthur Hrobsky.

The Daily Jefferson County Union, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson Co., WI, January, 2000

Francis Huebner Jr.

OKAUCHEE – Frances A. Huebner Jr., 58, of Okauchee, formerly of Lake Mills and Watertown, died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at his home. Born in Lake Mills on April 14, 1941, to Francis and Hazel (Heiman) Huebner Sr., he married Shirley Brock. He attended Lake Mills and Watertown High Schools, and had been the owner of Frank’s Lawn Care for more than 20 years. Mr. Huebner was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, and of the Okauchee Fire Department for 30 years. Surviving arehis wife; one son, Keith, of Okauchee; one daughter, Lauri (Chris) Ireland of Oconomowoc; two stepdaughters, Janet (Matt) Thullen of California and Susan (Steven) Hoesel of Arizona; two grandchildren, Craig Ireland and Hannah Thullen; his parents, Francis Sr. of Jefferson and Hazel Huebner of Lake Mills; two brothers, Ron (Charlie) Huebner of Watertown and Scott (Dawn) Masche of Lake Mills; one sister, Nancy (Gulley) Ogle of Texas; and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at the Alliance Bible Church in Oconomowoc at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan 14, with the Rev. Terry Fulls officiating. The Pagenkopf Funeral Home in Oconomowoc is assisting the family.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, January, 2000 

Francis Huebner Jr.

OKAUCHEE – Frances A. Huebner Jr., 58, of Okauchee and formerly of Lake Mills and Watertown, died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Alliance Bible Church in Oconomowoc with the Rev. Terry Fulls officiating. There will be no visitation. The Pagenkopf Funeral Home is assisting the family. He was born April 14, 1941, the son of Francis and Hazel (Heiman) Huebner Sr. He married Shirley Brock and was the owner of Frank’s Lawn Care for more than 20 years. He was a member of the VFW Post 2260 in Oconomowoc, the American Legion Post 0399 in Okauchee and the Okauchee Fire Department for 30 years. He attended Lake Mills and Watertown high schools. Survivors include his wife; a son, Keith, Okauchee; a daughter, Lauri (Chris) Ireland, Oconomowoc; stepdaughters, Janet (Matt) Thullen of California and Susan (Steven) Hoesel of Arizona; grandchildren; his parents, Francis Sr. of Jefferson and Hazel Huebner of Lake Mills; two brothers, Ron (Charlie) Huebner of Watertown and Scott (Dawn) Masche of Lake Mills; one sister, Nancy (Gulley) Ogle of Texas; other relatives and friends.

The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, March 24, 2012 

Ellen Katisch

SAUNEMIN — Ellen Lannon Katisch, 66, Eagle River, Wis., formerly of Saunemin, died Wednesday (March 21,2012) at her home in Eagle River. Her graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Sunnyslope Cemetery, Saunemin. Gaffrey-Buscha Funeral Home, Eagle River, is in charge of arrangements. She was born Nov. 13, 1945, in Pontiac, a daughter of Jim and Anne Lannon. She married Tom Katisch on April 11, 1980, in Downers Grove. He survives. Also surviving are one stepdaughter, Sara Katisch; two grandchildren, Cheyanne and Cyrus, both of Milwaukee, Wis.; foster daughter, Jennifer Wagner, Eagle River, Wis.; one sister, Cathy, Tallahassee, Fla.; brother, Jim, LaSalle; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Tish, Saunemin; and two brothers, John, Naperville, and Bill, Pontiac. She was raised in Saunemin. After graduating from Saunemin High School, she began her education at Illinois State University in Normal and graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., in 1967. She spent 15 years working as a contract specialist for various federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy in Argonne, U.S. Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Munitions Command in Joliet and Rock Island. Ellen and Tom often vacationed together at their northwoods home in Eagle River, Wis., and moved there permanently in 1982. She worked at the Vilas County News-Review from 1986 to 1995 and was a copy editor/reporter (Lifestyle North). Seventeen years ago, she started her own small business, “Venture North Creations,” a computerized embroidery business, and operated it successfully until the time of her death. Mrs. Katisch was a member of the Greater Eagle River Tennis Association, St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church and Eagle River Bridge Club.

The Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, Thursday, April 5, 1984 

Mrs. David (Susan) Kiepert 

Kiepert Services 

Funeral services for Mrs. David (Susan) Kiepert will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ronald Prechauer will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, town of Grand Rapids, Wood County. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of services at the church. Boston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name for the youth music program at Trinity Lutheran Church. Mrs. Kiepert, 43, 3318 Orchid Lane, town of Plover, died Tuesday evening at home after an extended illness. She was born April 2, 1941, in Watertown, a daughter of Fred and Josephine Kehl. Her parents survive, residing in Watertown. She attended schools in Watertown. She then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from UW-River Falls. In addition to teaching primary grades K-3, she also taught music to church choirs and held lessons in piano and flute. She was married to David Kiepert Sept. 1, 1962, in Watertown. He survives. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors besides her husband and parents include two daughters, Lisa, Waverly, Iowa, and Mary, at home; and one sister, Mrs. William (Wilma) Jensch, Boulder Junction. One daughter preceded her in death.

Donald W. Palmeter

March 12, 1942 - September 23, 2010

DONALD W. PALMETER, age 68 of Shelby Twp. passed away September 23, 2010 in Warren, Michigan. Beloved husband of Nancy. Dear father of Wendy Jason Wojciechowski. Loving grandfather of Joshua. Dear brother of Donna Stamm. Dear uncle of Joy Stamm. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday and 2:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke, Utica. Interment Utica Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to Trinity Lutheran School.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Jefferson Co, WI, Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Gerald R. "Jerry" Kreiziger

June 19, 1940 - April 16, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Robert Kreiziger passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, in Watertown, WI, at the age of 82. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Cemetery with Father Vincent Brewer officiating. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. Memorials and online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Gerald Robert Kreiziger was born on June 19, 1940, in Sullivan, WI, son of Elmer and Gertrude (nee Schultz) Kreiziger. A graduate of Watertown High School in 1959, Jerry went on to have a successful career as a forklift operator at Menasha Corporation. Outside of work, Jerry was an avid bowler and participated in numerous bowling leagues throughout the years. A true Wisconsinite, Jerry was also a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan, never missing a game and always cheering on his beloved team. Jerry relished spending his spare time exploring the scenic countryside behind the wheel, soaking up the breathtaking beauty of the natural surroundings. Jerry is survived by his brothers, Donald and Neil of Watertown, his nieces, Angela Kreiziger and Cindy (Jesse) Schmidt; as well as other relatives and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his loving parents and sister-in-law, Mary (Donald’s wife).

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. 

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, 2002

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.

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 Janesville Gazette, Janesville, Rock Co., WI, , Jefferson 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.

Watertown, WI - Thomas J. Penza, 81, of Watertown, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center. Thomas Joseph Penza was born August 31, 1940, in Kenosha, son of Arnold and Mildred (nee Thomas) Penza. Thomas married the former Carol Ruesch on November 10, 1962, at St. Henry Catholic Church. He worked as a claim's auditor for Wisconsin Health Fund. In retirement, they moved to Surprise, AZ for 16 years and met many great friends there. Tom is survived by his wife Carol; sons, Andrew (Victoria), Thomas "Fred", Joseph, and John (Amy) Penza; grandchildren, Simone (Jenna), Christopher (April), Xavier, Dimitri, and Edison Penza; great-grandchildren, Elliot and Ian Penza; siblings, Joan (Richard) Hensgen, James (Linda), Mary (Harold) Davitz, Diane (Alan) Horgan, and Frank (Cheri); as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Don, John, George, and Dennis Penza. A prayer service will take place at 11:30 am on Saturday, October 9 followed by a Celebration of Life, food and fellowship until 3 pm at Watertown Moose Lodge. Memorials, if desired, may be given to Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center or the Watertown Humane Society. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Our family wishes to thank Dale and Ellen, Dr. Iqbal, and Dr. McGorey and the Rainbow Hospice staff for their kindness and compassion in Tom's final days.

Jefferson, WI - Richard Henry Strege, 82, of Jefferson, passed away on January 23, 2022 at Alden Estates in Jefferson. Richard had been a resident of Phoenix, AZ for the past 30 years and moved back to WI in May of 2021. He lived at Alden Estates in Jefferson from May 2021 until his passing. Richard was born on June 12, 1939 in Watertown. On July 17, 1964 he married Rebecca Rupnow. She preceded him in death on July 7, 1988. On November 10, 1989 he married Ruth Kausch. He served on the Watertown School Board and was on the Board for the Watertown Humane Society as he always had a great love for his dogs. He served in the 11th Air Assault Division during the Vietnam War. He was an Army Specialist Machine Gunner in Company C of division 187th infantry 30 Battalion. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, and golfing. He especially liked playing Sheepshead, Cribbage, and Parcheesi. He volunteered at Watertown Hospital and worked and retired from Waukesha Engine & Dresser, LLC. He is survived by his wife Ruth Strege; children: Melanie (Jay) Froemming and Mary (Dan) Butler; grandchildren: Ashley (Andrew) Crandall, Taylor (Lexxi) Froemming, Brandon (Molly) Butler, Cody (Amanda) Butler; great-grandchildren: Alivia, Vylette, Easton, Katalina, Leila; brother, John (Val) Strege of West Virginia; sisters-in-law, Diane Strege, Sandy Strege, and Bonnie Justmann, all of Watertown; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: David Lee Strege, Lester Dean Strege, Michael Ray Strege, and Jim Strege. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Rev. James Backus of St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiating. Relatives and friends may gather at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial with military honors will be held at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia at a later date. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. The family would like to thank the staff at Alden Estates, and Rainbow Hospice.

Miss Jane Schliewe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schliewe, 1318 South Third Street, became the bride of Kenneth Toebe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Toebe, route 1, on Saturday, July, 9. The Rev. Eugene Gunther officiated at the 3pm ceremony in St. John's Lutheran Church. For her wedding, the bride chose a gown of white silk organza. The bodice was styled of lace with a Sabrina neckline and long sleeves. The full skirt was trimmed with lace inserts from waistline to the hem. Her Watteau train was attached at the shoulders, falling into a chapel train trimmed with lace. Her three-tier veil of nylon tulle was held by a crown trimmed with crystals and pearls. She carried a cascade bouquet of white roses with small red rosettes scatted throughout. Identically styled rainbow colored gowns in mint, pink, yellow and blue were worn by bridal aides, Mrs. Elaine Howard, sister of the groom, Miss Carol Schliewe, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Joyce Dornfield, respectively. Of silk organza, they were fashioned with cap sleeves and modified full skirts. Velvet ribbon caught at the waistline fell into streamers down the front of the gowns. The back of the skirt was detailed with a ruffle from the waist to the hem line. Their headpieces were leaf clusters of silk organza. They carried S-shaped arrangements of carnations tinted in colors to match their gowns and centered with white roses. Flower girl Connie Toebe, niece of the groom. Best man David Dornfeld. Groomsmen were Lloyd A. Schliewe, brother of the bride, Herbert Toebe, brother of the groom, and Victor Howard brother-in-law.

Jane V. Toebe, 76, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Rodney Warnecke officiating. Burial will take place at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown at a later date. Family and friends may gather at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, would be appreciated to St. John’s Lutheran Church 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. Jane Violet Schliewe was born on Sept. 2, 1941, in Watertown, the daughter of Clarence and Alice (nee Bottler) Schliewe. On July 9, 1966, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Toebe at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. Ken preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1986. She had been employed as bookkeeper at Shopko in Watertown for many years. Jane was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown where she served as president of the Ladies Aid. She volunteered at the Watertown Senior Center and enjoyed being in the chorus. Jane liked to bowl and was inducted into the Watertown Bowling Hall of Fame. Jane loved spending time with her family, giving hugs and kisses to her grandkids, and going out to lunch with her friends. Jane is survived by three children, Steve (Julie) Toebe of West Allis, Jodi (Hope) Toebe of Oconomowoc and Brenda (Frank) Winckler of Queen Creek, Arizona; grandchildren, Cai, Will and Charlie West-Toebe and Kenny Winckler; siblings, Carol Schliewe, Marion Schroeder and Lloyd Schliewe, all of Watertown; as well as other relatives and friends. She was further preceded in death by her parents and a brother in infancy. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service 611 E. Main St. Watertown.

Left to right: Rebecca Ruth "Becky" Schliewe, the daughter of Lloyd and Jean Schliewe; Mary Ann (Polensky) Zastrow; and Kenneth Lee Toebe, 208 Lowell Street, Dodge Co., Watertown, WI, March, 1971.

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 Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, 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 Kennerh, 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.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Richard John Theder

(December 13, 1940 - January 8, 2016)

Richard J. Theder, age 75, of Hayward, died Friday, January 8, 2016 at Hayward Area Memorial Hospital. Richard John Theder was born December 13, 1940 in Watertown, WI, the son of Clarence and Angeline (Gritzner) Theder. He grew up and graduated from Watertown High School. After graduating he began working for Eaton Corporation (formerly Durant) for 42 years until his retirement in 2002. Richard was united in marriage to Elfi Wessollek on September 1, 1962 in Watertown. He enjoyed volunteering for Fishing Has No Boundaries and was always helping his neighbors and friends. Richard enjoyed spending the past 55 plus years hunting and fishing with family, friends and the “Moose Lake Swampers”. He is survived by his wife Elfi; sons Scott (Deanna) Theder, Donald (Kristi) Theder both of Lebanon, WI, Derek (Leah) Theder of Hayward; daughter Teresa (Terry) Triana of Watertown; grandchildren Tera (Mike) Cuthrell, Lyndsey (Craig) Tilot, Korin Kuehl, Melissa Theder, Brandon (Lauren) Theder, Ryan Theder, Jonah Theder, Adam Theder & Lucas Theder; great grandchildren Zoe Cuthrell, Tiahna Tilot, Teagan Tilot, Charlotte Theder, Ella Cuthrell, Lucy Cuthrell & Averil Tilot; brothers Roger Theder, Joseph Theder; sister Sandra Theder. Richard was preceded by his parents Clarence & Angeline; brother Donald Theder; sister Katherine Brunk; brother-in-law Harry Wessollek. Private family services have been held. Memorials may be directed to Fishing Has No Boundries, PO Box 375, Hayward, WI 54843 or Northwoods Humane Society, PO Box 82, Hayward, WI 54843

The Knoxville News Sentinel, Knoxville, TN, November 14, 2015

Chris Carpenter, Madisonville, TN

Chris (Ma) Carpenter, age 74, of Madisonville, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015, at her home. She was a Christian and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Lifelong member of Madisonville Presbyterian Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, life long member of Appaloosa Horse Club and American Quarter Horse Association. Supporter of MACA (Monroe Council for the Arts). She was a member and supporter of Hopewell Springs Community. Preceded in death by husband, John M. Carpenter; parents, Alfred and Joyce Thomas. Survivors: daughters and son-in-law, Jill and Daniel Gurley, of Madisonville, Leah C. Hassell, Holly Pond, AL; grandchildren, Lucas and Kelle Noe, of Vonore, Cole Hassell, Zeb Hassell, Holly Pond, AL; great-grandchildren, Austin, Asher, Adalyn, all of Vonore; brothers and sisters-in-law, James (Button) and Gladys, Thomas, Tom and Audrey Thomas, Tim and Karen Thomas, all of Sweetwater; several nieces and nephews. Memorial service 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Madisonville Presbyterian Church, Rev. Deidra Crosby officiating. Family will receive friends 4:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday at Madisonville Presbyterian Church. The family suggests memorials be made to the general fund of Madisonville Presbyterian Church, 201 Main St., Madisonville, TN 37354. Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, April, 2004

Kenneth R. Kube

WATERLOO – Kenneth R. Kube, 63, of N9165 Riverview Drive, Waterloo, died on Saturday, April 17, 2004, at the home of his sister, Karen Holzhueter. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. Timothy Blauert of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Richwood officiating. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery. Visitation is at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to St. Marl’s Lutheran Church in Richwood or the charity of one’s choice. Kenneth was born Nov. 16, 1940, in the town of Shields, Dodge County, son of Clarence and Lorraine (Borchardt) Kube. He was a 1958 graduate of Watertown High School and also a graduate of Madison Business College. After graduating from college, he lived in the Milwaukee area and was co-owner of Stat-Tab, a data processing business. About 20 years ago, Kenneth moved to Reno and Las Vegas, where he had also been employed in the data processing business. In later years, he made his home in Boulder City, Nev., where he had been employed at Pizza Hut. He recently moved back to Wisconsin to live with his sister, Karen. Surviving are a sister, Karen Holzhueter of Waterloo; two brothers, Marlin (Lorraine) Kube and David (Sylvia) Kube, both of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; a brother-in-law, Morris Holzhueter; two nieces and a nephew.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Saturday, September 16, 1967

David Weihert, 26, Dies in Car Crash

Watertown Boy, Aged 10, Hurt in Same Accident

A Watertown man, 26-year-old David Weihert, son of Mrs. Margaret Weihert of 608 Park Street, was fatally injured last night in a three-vehicle accident on highway 51, some five miles from Stevens Point and ten-year-old Craig Bruske, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bruske, 216 Margaret Street, suffered a fractured leg and other injuries and is a patient at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point. He was a passenger in the Weihert car. The accident happened at 8:30 p.m. and first word of it reached the Watertown Police Department around 10:30 p.m. from Joseph Budzlaw, coroner of Portage County. Police relayed the news of the death to the mother at the coroner’s request. The two Watertown persons whose families are neighbors hers also are neighbors at cottages near Stevens Point to which the two were enroute when the accident occurred. Mr. and Mrs. Bruske are at present in California.

Impact Was Cause

According to the sheriff’s office at Stevens Point two vehicles, one driven by Mrs. Bernice Kawleske, 32, of route 3, Stevens Point, and one by Louis Klasinski, 47, of route 2, Stevens Point, collided and the impact threw one of the vehicles against the car driven by Weihert. He received fatal injuries. Mr. Weihert was born in Watertown on Aug. 13, 1941. His father was the late Irvin R. Weihert who died of a heart attack here last spring. The young man resided with his mother at the Park Street address. The only other surviving relatives are uncles, aunts and other relatives.

Graduate of W.H.S.

He graduated from Watertown High School and for a time attended the University of Wisconsin. For the past six and one-half years he had been employed by the Durant Manufacturing Co. here. During his student days he had been a part-time clerk at the Mallach Pharmacy. He was a member of the Watertown Moravian Church where funeral services will be conducted ion Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Rudolph Schulze officiating. Interment will be in the Moravian Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects to the mother and other relatives at the Pederson Funeral Home on Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. The body will be at the church after 11 a.m. The casket will not be open.

A rural Watertown, Wisc., man has been charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an incident involving a 17-year-old Belvidere high school girl. According to police records, Charles L. Wendt, 24, approached the girl in an attempt to get her to pose in the nude at a motel with promises of making her a model. The girl agreed to meet him after school, but instead reported the incident to Belvidere police. Wendt was arrested and taken to Boone County jail, but was later freed on $1,000 bond.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, September, 1998

Christine West

Word has been received of the death of Christine West, 51, of 22126 Quale Grove Road, Eustis, Fla., a former resident of Watertown, who died Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hamlin & Hilvish Funeral Home in Eustis. The former Christine Eickelberg was born May 22, 1947 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Henry and Ruth Eichelberg. She married James Percy West in Watertown. Survivors include her husband of Eustis; a son, James Frederick of Eustis; a brother, Frederick (Bonnie) of Clearwater, Fla.; and a nephew.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, March, 2003

James P. West

James P. West, 62, of 22126 Quale Grove Road, Eustis, Fla., died on March 15, 2003, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., of injuries sustained in a semi-truck accident o Jan. 12 in Joplin, Mo. A memorial service will be held on April 3 at 5:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Christ in Watertown with Rev. Steven Savides officiating. Burial with military honors was held Thursday In Florida National Cemetery, Bussnell, Fla. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, are suggested to the ICU at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, 2727 McClelland Bvd., Joplin, Mo. 64804, or to the charity of one’s choice. Jim “Percy” was born Dec. 26, 1940, in Watertown, son of Percy and Mena (Berkvam) West. He married the former Christine Eickelberg on Jan. 30, 1971, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. She preceded him in death on Sept. 17, 1998. Jim was a 1958 graduate of Watertown High School and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He served in the United States Army. Surviving are a son, James F. West of Eustis; his parents, Mena and Percy West of Watertown; a sister, Marge (Donald) Reichardt of Watertown; two brothers, Donald (Marlene) of Watertown and Richard (Kay) of Delavan; a brother-in-law, Fred Eichelberg of Cairo, Ill.; two nieces, Lea (Charlie) Fischer and Sue (Kelly) Pochop, both of Watertown; four nephews, Todd (Chris) Reichardt of Watertown, Andrew (Gerren) West of Delavan, Aaron (Shanna) West of Janesville and Curt Eichelberg of Cairo; other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and relatives.

Koback, Dennis P.

Of Janesville, age 69, of Janesville, died Friday, November 8, 2013, at his home. He was born in Milwaukee on August 8, 1944, the son of Sylvester and Alice Jean (Zabrowski) Koback. Following graduation, Dennis served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He married Gail Ann (Fisher) Hauboldt in West Allis on October 11, 1985. Dennis had been employed as a public servant in numerous capacities. He was a Police Officer in Brookfield for 14 years. Dennis was the Emergency Manager in Pomona, CA and the 911 Director in Grand Forks, ND. Finally, Dennis was employed by the Transportation Safety Authority in Airport Security at General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee until retiring in 2008. He was a Janesville resident for the past 12 years where he was a member of Kienow Hilt VFW Post 1621. He is survived by his wife, Gail; son, Dennis (Susan) Koback of Milwaukee; daughter, Laura Russell of Santa Clarita, CA; 2 step children, Robert Hauboldt of Milwaukee and Leigh Ann (Lee) Weinstein of Blue Bell, PA; and 8 grandchildren: Samantha Carrodus, Rebecca Russell, Benjamin Russell, Christopher Russell, Jonathan Russell, Dennis Koback, Brandon Koback, and Kieran Russell. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 4 siblings: Darryl Koback, Richard Koback, David Koback, and Terry Deacon. A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM with Military Honors from Kienow Hilt VFW Post 1621, at 4:30 PM at SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, Janesville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association in the name of Dennis P. Koback. For on-line guestbook and condolences: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.c om

Obituary

Mabel N. Willman, age 79, of Janesville, died on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital, Madison. She was born in Wisconsin on Aug. 26, 1936, the daughter of Harry and Jessie (Hart) Cunningham. She married Robert D. Willman in Rockford, IL on July 8, 1972, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 1989. She enjoyed playing BINGO, gambling at the casino, watching the birds at her bird feeder in her yard, and mostly spending time with her family. She was the most loving and caring person we have ever known. Mabel is survived by her 7 children: Sheryl (David) Langrehr of Clinton, Ronald M. Beall, Steven L. Beall, Barbara Beall Rothenbuehler, Richard L. Beall, Linda K. Beall, and Gregory A. Beall all of Janesville; 16 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; brother, Glen M. Cunningham; other extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; ex-husband, Lonnie Beall, Jr., and 2 sisters, Jean Halom and Helen Farrey. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY with Rev. David King officiating. Interment will be in Town of Rock Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Home: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory 1800 E. Racine St Janesville, WI US 53545

Mabel N. Willman, of Janesville, was born in Wisconsin on August 26, 1936, the daughter of Harry “Bud” and Jessie Marie (Hart) Cunningham. Mabel married Robert D. Willman in Rockford, IL on July 8, 1972, and he preceded her in death in 1989. Mabel died on March 24, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital, Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and 2 sisters, Jean Halom (died 2004) and Helen Farrey (died 1999).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, July 25, 2014

John R. Wittchow

John R. Wittchow, 74, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at home. John was born on March 9, 1940, in Watertown, the son of Ruben and Helen (Mallow) Wittchow. John was a graduate of Watertown High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. John was a lifetime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Survivors include, brother Dr. Allen (Joann) Wittchow of Onalaska; niece Tina (Brian) Christy of Delafield; four nephews William (Barb) Wittchow of Burnsville, Minn., Dr. Robert (Nancy) Wittchow of Mequon, Dr. Richard (Cathy) Wittchow of Onalaska and Steven (Tina) Wittchow of Burnsville; also survived by a number of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church would be appreciated. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Karl Walther presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 until 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery Watertown. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pn-fh.com. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home, 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, September, 1994

Ruth Aagaard

Ruth Aagard, 52, of 114 N. Tenth St., Watertown, died on Sunday evening, Sept. 18, 1994, at her home of cancer. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home with the Rev. James Werner of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia. Visitation is at the funeral home Tuesday from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, may be given to the Watertown Humane Society or the American Cancer Society, Jefferson County Chapter. The former Ruth Wockenfuss was born Oct. 29, 1941 in Milwaukee, daughter of William and Ruth (Kuester) Wockenfuss. She had been a graduate of St. Paul’s Lutheran Grade School in Ixonia and a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School. She had been employed at Zwieg’s Grill for 25 years and was a hostess at East Gate Inn for six years. Survivors include a daughter, Dena (Mark) Grimm of Watertown; her mother of Ixonia; nephews and cousins; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father.

The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego, CA, Sunday, June 30, 1963

Stone - Zahn Nuptials

Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Zahn are en route to Houston, Tex., for a wedding trip and family visit, following their wedding June 18 in the Grace Lutheran Church. The former Miss Marlene Sharon Stone is the daughter of Mrs. Thomas Bell of Escondido and Fred Stone of Oceanside. Mrs. Thomas Cadwgan of Houston is the bridegroom's mother. Honor attendants were Miss Gail Stribling and Ralph Smith.

The Times-Advocate, Escondido, CA, Monday, June 24, 1985

Marlene Sharon Zahn

WOODBRIDGE, Va. - Marlene Sharon Zahn, a former resident of San Diego for 18 years, died June 17 at home. She was 43. She was born in San Diego and had lived in Woodbridge the past five years. She had served in the U.S. Navy with three years of service. She was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Dale City, Va. Survivors include her husband, Charles F.; daughter Sharon Ann Zahn of Woodbridge; mother Elisa Bell of Escondido; father Fred W, Stone of Nevada; and sister Elizabeth Luissier of Windsor, Conn. Services and interment were held in Quantico National Cemetery in Quantico, Va., with full military honors. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society. Cunningham Mount Castle Funeral Home in Woodbridge, Va., was in charge of arrangements.

Barbara (Janzer) Cefalu, age 82 of Wautoma, formerly of Milwaukee, died on Sunday, May 10 2015 in Wild Rose. She was born on February 10, 1933 in Milwaukee to Bernard and Leona (Wiesner) Janzer. Barbara worked as a cashier for Kohl’s Grocery Stores for over 20 years. In 1982 she married Peter Cefalu in Milwaukee. After retiring, the couple moved to Wautoma to enjoy their lake home. Barbara also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and retired member of Italian Community Ladies of Unico. Barbara is survived by her children: Michael (Bonnie) Maglio, Steven (Jackie) Maglio, Jane Kunath, Lori Maglio, Beth Maglio, Mary Jo (Theodore) Maglio-Kubisiak; grandchildren: Kathryn Maglio, Elizabeth Maglio, Alaura Maglio, Caleb Maglio, Courtney Maglio, Steven Kunath, Elaine Kunath, Geremy Kunath, Alexandra Nadolski, Theo Maglio, Mara Kubisiak; great grandchildren: Toni Walters, Ronan Maglio, Tyson Maglio; step-sons: Theodore, John and Peter Cefalu; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Peter Cefalu in 2011; son: John Maglio; brother: Ronnie Janzer and sister: Joan Spiel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12PM (NOON) on Friday, May 15, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wautoma. Officiating at the mass will be Rev. David Greskowiak with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Wautoma. The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Friday from 11AM until the time of Mass at 12 (NOON). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church in Barbara’s name. Note: obituary prepared by Leikness Funeral Home.

The Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI, September 13, 2016

Duane Mulvaney

Duane “Shorty” Mulvaney, 84, Reeseville, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, at Watertown Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. There will be a memorial gathering at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 to 10:50 a.m. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. with lay minister Terri Wolff officiating. Inurnment will be at Reeseville Cemetery with military honors provided by Lowell VFW Post 9392. Duane was born on March 24, 1932, in the town of Lowell, the son of Charles and Viola “Ollie” (nee Ladwig) Mulvaney. He served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On July 14, 1967, he was united in marriage with Delaine “Mickey” Hintermeyer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they made their home for more than 30 years. They returned to the Reeseville area to be closer to family after they retired. Duane worked as a foreman in the industrial painting business for several companies in Baton Rouge. He enjoyed rebuilding cars as a hobby in retirement. Duane is survived by his wife of 49 years, Delaine “Mickey” Mulvaney, Reeseville; his children, Randy (Carri) Mulvaney, Watertown and Debbie (Dale) Neuberger, Reeseville; three grandchildren, Travis (Katie) Neuberger, Horicon, GeNelle (fiancé John Petrie), Burnett, and Connor Mulvaney, Watertown; three great-granddaughters, Landri, Finley and Acelynn Neuberger; one sister, Joan Peck of Friendship; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Darlene and Marion Mulvaney; two brothers, Donald and Wilbert “Curly” Mulvaney; an infant great-granddaughter, Reagon Neuberger. If desired, memorials may be made in Duane Mulvaney’s name to Salem Lutheran Church in Lowell or Watertown Moravian Church. Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville is caring for the family. To leave online condolences or for directions and other information, visit KoepsellFH.com.

Watertown, WI - Jerome G. Keeser, Sr., 81, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Jerome Gene Keeser, Sr. was born on May 25, 1940 in Farmington, the son of Fred and Gwendlyn Keeser. On August 11, 1962, he married Betty Zillmer at Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown. He was a member of Watertown Moravian Church. He worked as a mason contractor for 46 years, owning and operating K&K Masonry in Watertown. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. In his younger years, he also enjoyed snowmobiling. Jerome is survived by his wife, Betty Keeser of Watertown; children, Randy (Carri) Mulvaney, Tammy (Rick) Duerr, Barbie Keeser, Jerry (Dawn) Keeser, Jr., Curt (Marisa) Keeser, and Jessica Keeser; grandchildren, Connor Mulvaney, Tyler Duerr, Ricky Duerr, Justin Duerr, Tanner Keeser, Katie Keeser, Chloe Keeser, Carson Keeser, Emma Keeser, Alena Keeser, Logan Keeser, and Josh Strohbush; great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, sisters, Carol Cartwright and Faye Toebe; brothers, Dan (Ruth) Keeser, Mike (Debbie) Keeser, and Joe (Nancy) Keeser; sisters-in-law, Karen Keeser and Carol Keeser. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Russell Keeser and Wayne Keeser; daughter, Kay Keeser; grandchildren, Ben Keeser and Curtiss Keeser, Jr. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Watertown Moravian Church at 1 p.m. with Rev. Kurt Liebenow officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

February 10, 1944 - December 2, 2021

Watertown, WI - David C. Mundy, 77, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2021, at Marquardt Health Center in Watertown. David Carl Mundy was born on February 10, 1944, in Lebanon, the son of Charles and Leona (nee Reich) Mundy. He attended Watertown High School as part of the class of 1962. He had been employed as an independent drywaller all his life. He loved sports and enjoyed playing and actively following them, especially Wisconsin teams. He coached baseball and later in life enjoyed golfing. David is survived by his significant other, Peggy Drews; children, Vincent (MaryJane) Mundy, Jon (Michelle) Mundy, and Jeff Mundy; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin (Joyce) Frey; sister, Linda (Dale) Vogt; as well as other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Chuck (Gail) Mundy; and sisters, Grace Nelson and Bonnie (Carl) Passwaters. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

Watertown, WI - Betty J. Keeser, 81, of Watertown, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Watertown Moravian Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Kurt Liebenow officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Moravian Cemetery at a later date. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Betty Jane Zillmer was born November 2, 1940, in Watertown, daughter of Emil and Izetta (nee Garb) Zillmer. On August 11, 1962, she married Jerome Keeser Sr. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2021. She was a member of Watertown Moravian Church. Betty enjoyed gardening, fishing, socializing with friends, and trips to the casino. Most of all, Betty loved spending time with her family. Betty is survived by children, Randy (Carri) Mulvaney, Tammy (Rick) Duerr, Barbie Keeser, Jerry (Dawn) Keeser, Jr., Curt (Marisa) Keeser, and Jessica Keeser; grandchildren and their families, Connor Mulvaney, Tyler Duerr, Ricky Duerr, Justin Duerr, Tanner Keeser, Katie Keeser, Chloe Keeser, Carson Keeser, Emma Keeser, Alena Keeser, Logan Keeser, and Josh Strohbush; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Marion King; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Betty is further preceded in death by her parents; grandchildren, Ben Keeser and Curtiss Keeser, Jr.; siblings, Gloria Valle, Virginia Powers, Donald Zillmer, Ken Zillmer, and Kathy Ready.