Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Robert "Rob" Bergmann
Sep 26, 2024
Robert “Robbie” Bergmann passed away after a lingering illness, at Meriter Hospital in Madison on September 26, 2024, at the age of 54.
He was born April 20th, 1970, to Robert and Irene (Haustad) Bergmann in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School. He was a cook at Fairview following high school, then worked for Wisconsin Furniture...
Marjorie "Marge" A. Schweitzer
Sep 24, 2024
Marjorie “Marge” A. Brummel Schweitzer, 90, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.
Marge was born on Labor Day, September 3, 1934, the first of 6 children, to Edward and Henrietta (Drendel) Herrmann at their family farm in Burlington, Illinois. After graduating from Naperville High School, she attended the National Institute...
Michael L. Hatfield
Sep 24, 2024
Michael L. Hatfield, 59, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Michael was born on September 13, 1965, in Savanna, Illinois, the son of Norman and Stella (Tipp) Hatfield. He married the love of his life Mary Pilling on July 8, 1988, and the couple enjoyed 36 years of marriage. Michael was an avid...
Mary F. Stuebe
Sep 18, 2024
Mary F. Stuebe, 59 of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center.
Mary was born on June 20, 1965. She was adopted by a Carol and Edward Stuebe when she was 10 months old. Mary’s surviving relatives are Carol Stuebe (mother), Eric Schuh(son), and Josephine Schuh (granddaughter). Mary lived in Watertown, Wisconsin in an old...
James L. Meyer
Sep 9, 2024
James L. Meyer, 80, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.
James was born on May 3, 1944, in Watertown, the son of Lloyd and Leone (Luben) Meyer. He retired from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department after serving many years as a detective. James was a past state president and active...
Hailey M. Gabrielson
Sep 5, 2024
Hailey M. Gabrielson, 13 of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 5, 2024. At just thirteen years old, Hailey was a remarkable soul with a spirit of care and love that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a beautiful light in the lives of her family and friends.
Hailey was born on August...
Dawn M. Dittmann
Aug 31, 2024
Dawn M. Dittmann, Age 69 of Watertown, passed away on Saturday August 31, 2024.
Dawn Marie Dittmann was born on June 14, 1955 to George and Dorothy Dittmann in Watertown. She graduated from Watertown High School with the class of 1973. She went on to become a Registered Nurse where she was able to provide care and compassion to many throughout...
James B. Ptaschinski
Aug 21, 2024
James Barry Ptaschinski, 94, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Azura Memory Care in Oak Creek.
Jim was born July 13, 1930, in Beaver Dam, the son of Fred and Alice (Callahan) Ptaschinski.
Jim graduated from Beaver Dam High School and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in art education from the University of...
Roger Lee Jeseritz
Aug 16, 2024
To know Roger was to know that he was a person who maintained a sense of humor about most everything. Whether it was a humorous whisper in the back of the church, or a well-timed impression of Elvis, he was able to see the lighter side of situations even as he succumbed to Parkinson’s disease on Thursday, August 16th at...
Robert John Jacob
Aug 13, 2024
On August 13, 2024, at the age of 98, Jesus took the hand of Robert (Bob) Jacob and walked him to his new home in heaven. Bob was born on May 6, 1926, to Paul and Helen Jacob in Neillsville, Wisconsin. Bob took over the family farm after graduation from Neillsville High School in 1944. On August 6, 1947 he...
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