Obituaries

Mary Jane Ninmann

Mary Jane Ninmann

Jan 17, 2025

Mary Jane (Schuett) Ninmann, age 87, Watertown, passed away on January 17, 2025. Mary Jane was born on October 5, 1937, in the town of Clyman to William and Florence (nee Thoma) Schuett. She married Willard Ninmann on May 15th, 1954. Willard proceeded her in death on November 8, 2012.

Mary Jane worked for most of her career at Blain's Farm...

Steven D. Willing

Steven D. Willing

Jan 11, 2025

Steven D. “Snoop” Willing, 62 of Ixonia, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at AngelsGrace in Oconomowoc.

Steve was born on March 11, 1962, the son of Elden and Ethel (Evans) Willing. He attended Oconomowoc High School and graduated in 1980. On September 30, 1991, Steve was united in marriage with Donna Mills in Northern Wisconsin. For over 44 years,...

Thomas A. Berg

Thomas A. Berg

Jan 9, 2025

Thomas A. “Tom” Berg, 65 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home in Watertown.

Tom was born on February 6, 1959, the son of Raymond and Thomasina (Watson) Berg. On June 23, 1979, Tom married the love of his life Lisa Tucker at the Watertown Moravian Church. Tom enjoyed being outside and soaking up the sunshine....

Jerry L. Braudt

Jerry L. Braudt

Jan 2, 2025

Jerry L. Braudt, 84, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Aurora Summit Hospital in Summit.

Jerry was born on June 2, 1940, the son of Lowell and Alice (Root) Braudt. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy, retiring from the military after 30 years of service. Jerry was a member of the Watertown American...

Roger G. Zimmerman

Roger G. Zimmerman

Jan 1, 2025

Roger G. Zimmerman, 82, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home.

Roger was born on May 22, 1942, in Watertown to George and Loretta (nee Engelbrecht) Zimmerman. He attended North Milford School and graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1960. He was active in 4-H where he excelled in tractor driving competitions. 

Roger worked on his...

Janet D. Nimm

Janet D. Nimm

Dec 29, 2024

Janet D. Nimm, 69, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Janet was born on June 4, 1955, in Ellendale, ND, the daughter of Lawrence and Frances (Phillips) Palmer. She married the love of her life Gary Nimm on August 11, 2001 and the couple enjoyed 23 years of marriage. Janet had a passion...

Patricia A. Weeden

Patricia A. Weeden

Dec 26, 2024

Patricia A. Weeden, 90 of Marshall, WI passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. Visitation will be held at Holy Family Parish in Marshall on January 2, 2025, from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow with Fr. William Vernon Presiding officiating. Interment will take place immediately following the Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery...

Chad M. Rouhoff

Chad M. Rouhoff

Dec 4, 2024

Chad Michael Rouhoff, 55, of Johnson Creek, passed away December 4, 2024, as a result of aortic dissention (heart attack).

Chad was born April 20, 1969 in Sioux Falls, SD, to Larry and Linda (Edhlund) Rouhoff. He attended school in Rochester MN, graduating with honors from Mayo High School in 1987. While attending a basketball camp at St. John’s University involving...

Colleen M. Casey

Colleen M. Casey

Dec 3, 2024

Colleen M. Casey, 81 of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at her home.

Colleen was born on March 27, 1943, the daughter of William and Rosalie (O’Brien) Casey. For many years, she worked for Brownberry Bread. Colleen enjoyed having her daily cup of coffee and spending time in her home. She will be missed by her family and...

Ruth S. Hartwig

Ruth S. Hartwig

Nov 30, 2024

Ruth S. Hartwig, 86, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Beehive Homes in Mt Horeb.

Ruth was born on February 16, 1938, in Racine, the daughter of Heinrich and Selma (Scheel) Blanke. She married Donald Hartwig on October 11, 1958, and the couple enjoyed 41 years of marriage before his passing in 1999. Ruth worked in the...

Earl H. Wanke

Earl H. Wanke

Nov 26, 2024

Earl H. Wanke, 76, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, with his family by his side.

Earl was born on January 13, 1948, in Watertown, the son of Anthony and Genevieve (Pitterle) Wanke. He was baptized, confirmed, and was a longtime member of St. Henry Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Watertown High School and earned his...

Robert J. Stapf Jr.

Robert J. Stapf Jr.

Nov 21, 2024

Everyone loved Bob………..

Robert J.M. Stapf Jr. passed away at home on November 21, 2024 after a difficult battle with cancer. 

Born March 26th, 1954 to Robert & Mildred Stapf in Chicago. His family moved to Menomonie, WI when he was 9. He married Patricia Giese November 23, 2005 at the Jefferson Co. Courthouse. Bob is survived by his wife Patricia Giese...

Karen Marie Radtke

Karen Marie Radtke

Nov 12, 2024

Karen M. Radtke, 73, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Karen was born on March 3, 1951, in Madison, the daughter of Leonard and Gladys (Hagen) Kottwitz. She attended St. Mark’s Grade School and later Lakeside Lutheran High School. In 1991,...

Kenneth M. Mueller

Kenneth M. Mueller

Nov 6, 2024

Kenneth M. Mueller Jr., 76, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Vitas Healthcare Inpatient Hospice in West Allis.

Kenneth was born on February 3, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Kenneth and Josephine (Perillo) Mueller Sr. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy for many years. He worked for the U.S. Government...

Israel Moreno

Israel Moreno

Nov 5, 2024

Israel Moreno Jr. , 41, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Israel (Izzy) was born on October 14, 1983, in Geneseo, IL, the son of Israel Moreno and Tina Thiakos.

Izzy was Norse Pagan and proudly shared his beliefs with those who were open minded enough to listen. He worked as a...

Earl L. Winker

Earl L. Winker

Oct 16, 2024

Earl L. Winker went peacefully to his Lord on October 16, 2024, surrounded by his four sons and close family members, at UW Hospital. Earl succumbed to his injuries sustained in a tree stand fall the week prior.

Earl was born in Reeseville, WI, to Earl H. and Lillian (Stegner) Winker on November 17, 1932. After graduating from Dodgeland High School...

Jeremy Glen Bock

Jeremy Glen Bock

Oct 12, 2024

Jeremy Glen Bock, 45, of Palmyra, WI, formerly of Clyman, WI, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2024.

Jeremy was born January 2, 1979, in Watertown, WI, the son of Lola and Daniel Bock. Jeremy attended Jefferson High School and was recently employed at Generac in Whitewater, WI. He went on to marry his wife Christie and created a blended family.

Jeremy...

Timothy Bryant Mercer

Timothy Bryant Mercer

Oct 3, 2024

Timothy Bryant Mercer, 67 from Watertown, Wisconsin, passed away on October 3rd, 2024.

Tim was born in Merced, California on December 24, 1956 the son of Joe Kenneth (Kenny) Mercer and Marjorie (Gentry) Mercer. He graduated from Beyer High School in Modesto, California. 

Tim was everyone’s favorite cook at Mercer T’s Bar and Grill that him and his wife, Sue have owned...

Jason J. Dollard

Jason J. Dollard

Oct 3, 2024

Jason J. Dollard, 51, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.

Jason was born on January 6, 1973, in Madison, the son of John and Donna (Altenburg) Dollard. He married the love of his life Johanna Lillo on April 26, 2003, in Sun Prairie, and the couple enjoyed 21 years of...

Christine L. Stern

Christine L. Stern

Oct 3, 2024

Christine L. Stern, 54 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at her home.

Christine was born on February 13, 1970, in Kansas, the daughter of Alvin and Siegelinde (Kempf) Hansen. In her free time, Christine enjoyed working on arts and crafts of all kinds and had a special room devoted to them. She was also a talented baker....

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