Obituaries

Marcie Repta

Marcie Repta

Jun 27, 2019

Marcie J. Repta, 56, of Watertown passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2019. Marcie was born on November 6, 1962, daughter of Frank and Helen (Peterson) Repta in Oconto, Wisconsin. Friends and relatives may pay their respects at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Friday, July 5, 2019 from 3:00 until 7:00 PM, again on Saturday, July 6,...

Frederick Fendt

Frederick Fendt

Jun 22, 2019

Frederick J. Fendt, 83 of Watertown passed away peacefully at Marquardt Memorial Manor on June 22, 2019. Frederick was born on August 12, 1935 in Watertown, son of Frederick E. and Genevieve (Hrobsky) Fendt. Frederick was a Tool and Die machinist for Sentry Equipment for 30+ years. Frederick then continued his passion for working with small engines, working on them...

Jane Lyons

Jane Lyons

Jun 13, 2019

Jane Lyons (Steinhorst) was born in Watertown, WI to Arnold and Ruth Steinhorst. She entered into her heavenly reward on June 13, 2019. She was graduate of Watertown High School and Alverno College. In her final years she was an avid fan of the Brewers, Packers, and Badgers; but her true passions was her flowers and helping others. She had...

James Maly

James Maly

Jun 10, 2019

James Anton Maly, 88 passed away on June 10, 2019 at Crossroads in Sun Prairie, WI. Funeral services will be June 18, 2019 at St. Mary's Holy Family Parish in Marshall, WI. Visitation will be at the church from 9: 30 AM to 11:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial to follow with Father Jorge Miramontes officiating. Interment will take...

Santos Marinez

Santos Marinez

May 23, 2019

Santos Torres Marinez, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2019, surrounded by his family at the Rainbow Hospice. Santos was a loving, devoted husband, father and grandfather Santos was born November 14, 1926 in Big Wells, Texas to Julio and Josefa Torres Marines. He had six sisters Rosa White, Otila Rodriquez, Jesusita Dominguez, Maria Soto, Isabel Elizondo and...

Paul Rennhack

Paul Rennhack

May 14, 2019

Paul Rennhack, age 65 of Juneau, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He is survived by his children Russell "Bud" (Nancy) Rennhack, Charlie (Tanya) Rennhack, and Paula (Aaron) Becker. Nine grandchildren: Brittany Rennhack, Riley Rennhack, Autumn Rennhack, Brandyn LeTourneau, Austyn Rennhack, Cassidy Kemmerling, Dominick Rennhack, Owen Becker and Ian Becker, along with his great-granddaughter Lyla Wiltse-Rennhack,...

Larry Andrews

Larry Andrews

May 13, 2019

Larry Gene Andrews, age 78, of Watertown, died peacefully at Marquart Health Care Center in the early hours of May 13, 2019 after being diagnosed with dementia about 8 years ago. He was born to Otto and Marie (nee Hillyer) Andrews on April 13, 1941 in Macomb, Illinois. Following graduation from Spalding High School in Peoria in 1959, Larry served...

Douglas Becker

Douglas Becker

May 7, 2019

Douglas G. Becker, 36, of Watertown died May 7, 2019 at the UW Hospital in Madison, WI, surrounded by his family. He was born February 27, 1983 in Monroe, the son of Gregory and Angela (nee Seamon) Becker. He enjoyed cooking, playing poker, working outside and spending time with his sons. Honoring his generous wish, the gift of life was...

Mary Hale

Mary Hale

May 1, 2019

Mary Ellen Hale (nee' Chingway), of Watertown, passed away early morning of May 1st, 2019, at the age of 67. Born September 19, 1951 to parents Anthony M and Margaret P Chingway. Mary attended St Henry's elementary school in Watertown through eighth grade and graduated from Watertown High School in 1969. Mary was known for her athleticism as a young...

James Ellis

James Ellis

Apr 29, 2019

James Newcomb Ellis died Monday, April 29, 2019 at Marquardt Manor Nursing Home, in Watertown, Wisconsin, at the age of 89 years old. He was surrounded by family and wonderful medical staff while he made his transition. James was born April 16, 1930 in the town of Clinton, Massachusetts. His birth parents were Guy Newcomb Kelton and Kathleen Healy. He...

Eugene Weidensee

Eugene Weidensee

Apr 17, 2019

Eugene Richard Weidensee, of Watertown, age 84, passed away April 17, 2019. Eugene was born August 5, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He joined the United States Army during the Korean War being Honorably discharged in November, 1955. On September 10, 1955, Eugene married the love of his life, Joan Moran. Together they owned a farm in Granton, WI, before moving...

Elden Willing

Elden Willing

Apr 15, 2019

Elden C. Willing, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Marquardt Manor in Watertown. He was born October 1, 1935 in Watertown, Wisconsin to the late Robert and Marie (Kropf) Willing. On September 1, 1956, Elden married Ethel A. Evans in Watertown at First Congregational Church of Christ. Elden played baseball for Ixonia in the Land...

Keely Biegel

Keely Biegel

Apr 6, 2019

Keely Rose Biegel, age 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6th 2019. Keely was born on July 11th 1963 to David and Nancy(Kolden) Biegel in the Eau Claire area. The family eventually moved to Madison and then to Marshall, WI where she graduated from high school. On February 1,1985 her precious daughter, Jessica was born. Keely was active in...

Patricia Rhodes

Patricia Rhodes

Apr 6, 2019

Patricia P Rhodes, 68 of Watertown, was called home on April 6th, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. It was Pat's request that no memorial service be had, but instead friends and family are to remember the special times they had with her. Patricia was born June 9th 1950 to George (Skip) and Pearl Booth. On April...

Dean Stark

Dean Stark

Apr 3, 2019

Dean W. Stark, age 65, of Marshall, WI, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Dean was born on September 30, 1953 to Delores and Warren Stark. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and a life-long resident of Marshall, WI. Dean married Julie Ann Kampmeier on June 23, 1990. He enjoyed spending time with...

Alice Krause

Alice Krause

Apr 2, 2019

Alice Ruth Krause (nee Kohls), 96, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at home. Alice was born on March 27, 1923 in Columbus to Louis and Johanna Kohls. She married Lester F. Krause on July 25, 1942 at St. Mark's Lutheran church in Watertown. He preceded her in death on November 27, 2007. She was the oldest...

Thomas Leikness

Thomas Leikness

Mar 30, 2019

Thomas Bernard Leikness, 48, of Watertown, died March 30, 2019 at Hospice Care at Edgerton Hospital. Tom had prostate cancer which had metastasized to his bones when it was diagnosed in February, 2016. Tom was born April 26, 1970 in Waukesha WI. He attended Waukesha South High School and was a long time employee of Sharpe Products in New Berlin,...

Lavern Wanke

Lavern Wanke

Mar 24, 2019

LaVern C. Wanke, of Watertown, age 89, passed away at Rainbow Hospice on Sunday, March 24, 2019, surrounded by his family. LaVern was born in Watertown on April 24, 1929, to John E. and Irene (Pitterle) Wanke. He grew up in the Town of Emmett Working on the family farm and attended St. Henry Grade School through eighth grade. He...

John Fitzsimmons

John Fitzsimmons

Mar 13, 2019

John David Fitzsimmons, 82, passed away peacefully at home in Watertown with family by his side on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. John was born in Dodgeville to Louise and John Fitzsimmons. He was a rambunctious kid who spent many summer days outside getting into trouble or hunting in Mineral Point/Dodgeville with family and his Uncle Edgar Fitzsimmons. Bored and needing...

Gary Palmer

Gary Palmer

Mar 8, 2019

Gary S. Palmer, 77, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2019, at London Lodge in Cambridge. Gary was born to Leslie and Annette Palmer on Aug. 29, 1941, in Marshall. He graduated in 1959 from his beloved Marshall High School as valedictorian. He started working at Virchow Krause & Co., hired by Sam Krause and Ed Virchow,...

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