Obituaries

Jan 29, 2021

Janet A. Theder 81, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Janet was born on November 14, 1939 in Lebanon the daughter of Fredrick and Leona (Kronitz) Zweig.  She married the love of her life James Theder. Janet worked at the Shoe factory. In her younger years, she enjoyed...

Jan 25, 2021

James “Pick” M. Wuestenberg passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 76.

Jim was born in Watertown on December 18, 1944 to James and Marian (nee Glatzel) Wuestenberg.  On April 1, 1967 he married Pat Fredrick at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church.

In his early years Jim worked at Emil’s Pizza.  Throughout his...

Jan 25, 2021

Ruth E. Bjerkness, 84, of Pewaukee, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on February 19, 1936 in Marinette, WI, the daughter of Theodore and Grace (Squier) Selldin. She married the love of her life Carl Bjerkness on February 12,...

Jan 20, 2021

Donna A. Smith, 86, of Watertown was peacefully called to heaven on January 20, 2021 to live out her life with our father and her late husband Earl J. Smith.

Donna was born in Ixonia on November 24, 1934 to William C. Maass and Anna M. (Motl) Maass. On May 19, 1956 she married Earl. Together they...

Jan 12, 2021

Rodell Mallow 91, of Ixonia, passed away on January 12, 2021 at Angelsgrace Hospice in Oconomowoc.

Rodell was born in the Town of Ixonia on September 19, 1929, son of Emil and Minna (Schuhmacher) Mallow. He was a 1947 graduate of Oconomowoc High School. On July 17, 1954 he was married to Beverly Propp at St. Paul’s...

Jan 7, 2021

Betty Mae Hahn passed away on January 7, 2021 at Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Marshall.

Betty was born May 3, 1931, in the town of Medina, the daughter of Alvin & Lila (Chadwick) Reamer. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1949. On November 4, 1950 Betty married Charles G. Hahn at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,...

Dec 31, 2020

William F. Skala 96, of Marshall, passed away of Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, WI.

Bill was born on August 13, 1924 in Marshall the son of Vencle and Alma (Doleshal) Skala.  He proudly served in WWII with the US Navy from 1944-1946 aboard the USS Mifflin as a signal...

Dec 21, 2020

Jill S. Meyers, 78, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus.

Jill was born on November 4, 1942 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Arden and Gertrude (Fox) Brooks in Chicago, ILL. She was a bank teller in Watertown for over 25 years and lived there most of her life. ...

Dec 18, 2020

Abby M. Siffrin 79, of Hartland, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at Angelsgrace Hospice in Oconomowoc.

Abby was born on June 11, 1941 in Cleveland, OH the daughter of Daniel and Abby (McCarthy) Moroney.  She married John J. Siffrin on April 6, 1979.  Abby was an RN and worked at Marquardt Memorial Manor...

Dec 15, 2020

Philip H. Freidel, 94, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home.

Philip was born on October 14, 1926 in Marshall, the son of Joseph and Dora (Klecker) Freidel. He married Shirley Koch on September 27, 1948 in Columbus and the couple enjoyed 63 years of marriage before her passing in 2011....

Dec 10, 2020

Kevin L. Feign, 68, of Jefferson, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2020 in Jefferson.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home in Watertown with Rev. Ray Bezanson presiding. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 10:00am until the time of service.

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Dec 10, 2020

Ludwig Porzky, 85, of Lebanon lived life exactly as he wished right until the very end of his time on earth. He died on December 10, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. He was a generous man that was loved, will be missed and will always be cherished.

Ludwig was born on November 29, 1935 in Furth,...

Dec 10, 2020

George D. Scheel, 94 of Marshall, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Columbus Health and Rehab.

George was born on May 22, 1926 in Deerfield, the son of Paul and Nellie (Severson) Scheel. He married the love of his life Alice Behling on October 21, 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Deerfield and the...

Nov 21, 2020

Howard H. Kuester, 71, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Marquardt Manor with his loving wife Linda by his side.

Howard was born on October 24, 1949 at a military base in Illinois, the son of Harry and Donna (Leair) Kuester. Howard grew up in Waukesha and Tomahawk Wisconsin. Howard later moved to...

Nov 9, 2020

Wendelin “Wendy” L. Kopplin, 59, of Watertown passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home.

She was born on June 30, 1961 in Watertown the daughter of Lyle and Bonita (Vogel) Klockow. She married the love of her life John Kopplin on May 14, 1983 in Johnson Creek and the couple enjoyed 37 years of...

Nov 9, 2020

Wilhelmine “Mina” Scholer, 90, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home.

She was born on December 21, 1929 in Nuremburg Germany, the daughter of Johann and Barbara (Geyer) Schaudig. She married Leo Scholer on December 17, 1955 at St. John Lutheran Church in Watertown. She was a member of Saint Stephens Lutheran...

Nov 6, 2020

Richard E. Hensen Sr. 77, of Marshall, passed away on Friday Nov. 6, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Richard was born on April 2, 1943 in Madison, WI the son of John and Helen (Lochner) Hensen. Richard was a mason by trade and later worked maintenance at Trek Bicycle. He was a founding member of the Marshall...

Nov 6, 2020

David E. Witte 75, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at home.

Funeral service will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday Nov. 10, 2020 at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home with the Rev. Todd Iverson presiding.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 PM until the time of service.  Burial will...

Oct 18, 2020

On October 18, 2020, Francis Joseph Markl passed peacefully at his home in Watertown.

Francis was born on March 21, 1933 the son of Leona and Frank Markl. He was an Army Veteran and was drafted to serve our country in the Korean War. Francis was known for his light hearted and kind nature, strong work ethics,...

Oct 7, 2020

Ellen H. Reichardt, 81, of Watertown passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Rainbow inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.

Burial will take place at a later date.