Obituaries
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...
Arlene R. Bennett
Aug 9, 2024
Arlene Rose Petersen Bennett passed away on August 9, 2024 and was born July 2, 1933, in Warrens, Wisconsin. Warrens is an outpost, mainly known for growing cranberries. She was born to a family on a dirt farm during the depression, and had two older brothers, who treated her like another brother. The farm she grew up on, next to...
Elizabeth Berg Diez
Jul 29, 2024
Elizabeth Berg Diez, 76, passed away on Monday July 29, 2024, at her home in Madison, Wisconsin. Elizabeth was born July 14, 1948, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Skala) Berg. She grew up in Marshall, Wisconsin and moved to Madison following the death of her father. She graduated from Edgewood High School and went on to obtain two Bachelor’s...
Dennis Dean Johnson
Jul 28, 2024
Dennis Dean Johnson, age 83, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Dennis Johnson was born on October 13, 1940, in Janesville, son of Carl and Alice Johnson. He graduated from Janesville Senior High School. Dennis served the United States Navy and was proud to have served his country 1959 to 1963 serving on the USS Independence. Dennis worked for AT&T...
Doris I. Ihde
Jul 27, 2024
Doris I. Ihde, 91 of Bella Vista, Arkansas, formerly of Watertown, passed away on July 27, 2024 in Arkansas.
Doris was born February 26, 1933, the daughter of Ernest and Laura (Eggert) Borck. She said that she had thought she was poor while growing up on a farm, but came to realize the wealth in the home grown produce and fresh...
James J. Kreuziger
Jul 11, 2024
James J. Kreuziger, 68 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was happy to have spent his final months living at the same family farm where he was raised, lived, and worked for his entire life.
Jim was born on June 25, 1956, in Watertown, the son of Norbert and Margaret (Berg) Kreuziger Sr. His life was defined...
Judith E. Mommaerts-Barnes
Jul 11, 2024
Judith Ellen Mommaerts-Barnes, 72 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Accentcare Hospice of Wauwatosa.
Judy was born on July 18, 1951, in Green Bay, the daughter of Harold and Doris (Lemeron) Mommaerts. She married Michael Barnes in Jefferson on May 19, 2003. Judy worked as an electronic assembler for the Eaton Corporation. She was hard working and...
Mary K. Hodan
Jul 8, 2024
Mary K. Hodan, 57 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2024, at her home.
Mary was born on February 21, 1967, in West Allis, the daughter of Lawrence and Katherine (Hamele) Hodan. She attended Watertown High School. Being outside in nature was one of Mary’s favorite pastimes, and she was an avid fisherman. Mary’s nickname was “Hodie Do” and...
Marion R. Pohl
Jun 30, 2024
Marion R. Pohl, 90, of Watertown passed away peacefully and joyfully rushed into the arms of her Savior on June 30th, 2024, at Park Terrace in Watertown.
Marion was born on November 23rd, 1933, in Farmington MI the daughter of Edward and Mildred (Brown) Whitney. She attended east Jordan high school in Michigan but graduated from Watertown High School in 1951....
Mary M. Frater
Jun 28, 2024
Mary M. Frater passed away peacefully in the presence of her Family at Oakwood Village on June 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her Husband Milton Frater on March 1, 2002. Mary was born in Racine, WI, on May 31, 1924 and moved to Watertown in 1938. She attended Watertown Sr High School, where she met Milton. They...
Elizabeth R. Gering-Green
Jun 21, 2024
Elizabeth R. (aka. Rose) Gering-Green, 30, from Rubicon, WI, passed away on June 21st, 2024, unexpectedly.
Elizabeth was born Sept 17th, 1993, in Georgia, to Lisa Gering. On Oct 31st, 2015, Elizabeth married Mitchell J. Green in Ashippun, WI. She had 3 beautiful children, Tirion (7) Alleria (4) and Freya (3). She worked various jobs over the years before becoming a...
Carl P. Bjerkness
Jun 5, 2024
Carl P. Bjerkness Jr., 89, of Pewaukee, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Kirkland Crossings in Pewaukee.
Carl was born on May 22, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the son of Carl and Eleanor (Krempel) Bjerknees. He married the love of his life Ruth Selldin on February 12, 1955, in Chicago, and the couple enjoyed 65 years...
Arlene Mabel Schuett
Jun 2, 2024
Arlene M. (Ninmann) Schuett passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Anchor Communities Assisted Living Facility in Brandon, Wisconsin. Arlene was born in Hustisford on March 28, 1939, the daughter of Paul and Mabel (Kaul) Ninmann. Arlene was formerly a resident of Clyman, Watertown, and Waupun.
Arlene was united in marriage to Merlin J....
Jacqueline Jean Pfister
May 23, 2024
Jacqueline Jean Pfister, 94, passed away gently and peacefully on May 23, 2024 at Rainbow Hospice Care Inpatient Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 15, 1930 to John J. Clark and Evelyn M. Nagle Clark in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the 2nd of 5 children.
Jackie was an adept storyteller and the life of every party. She was...
Tamara J. Mueller
May 16, 2024
Tamara Jean Mueller, 53 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient of Johnson Creek.
Tammy was born November 14, 1970, in Menomonee Falls, the daughter of Terry and Jeannine (Bernard) Michi. On July 3, 2016, she married Fred Mueller in Juneau. Tammy enjoyed hobby farming and gardening, and planted tomatoes for the first time...
Jason P. Rollyson
May 10, 2024
Jason Paul Rollyson “Rawhide”, 45, of Watertown, Wisconsin, passed away May 10, 2024.
Jason was born October 31, 1978, in Weston, West Virginia, the son of William “Wild Bill” and Billie Jo Rollyson. He graduated from Braxton County High School with many Wrestling and football records still in place today.
Jason came to Wisconsin in 2015 to be with his fiancé. He...
Pegi J. Drays
Apr 30, 2024
Pegi Drays (ne Gendrich) passed peacefully in her home with family by her side on April 30, 2024. Pegi faced her very sudden and brief battle with ovarian cancer with bravery, humility, and peace in her heart, knowing she would be with the Lord when it was time for her battle to end. Heaven gained a very special angel on...
Gordon J. Checki
Apr 30, 2024
Gordon J. Checki, 97, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek. Gordon was born on January 27, 1927, in Waukesha, the son of Simon and Grace (Gehler) Checki. He married the love of his life Rosemary Fendt on January 10, 1953, and the couple enjoyed 63 years of marriage before her...
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