Obituaries

Jul 5, 2023

Keith T. Nickels, 63, of Beaver Dam, WI went on his last ride July 5, 2023, after a long battle with diabetes.

Keith was born July 23, 1959, in Watertown, the son of Carol D. Nickels and LeRoy R. Nickels. He grew up in Watertown and lived most of his life in Beaver Dam. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in...

Jul 1, 2023

 

Mark E. Engstler, 55 of Fountain City, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Mark was born February 16, 1968, in La Crosse, WI, the son of Gerald and Lois (Weise) Engstler of Hokah, MN. Mark graduated from La Crescent High School and later from Winona State University, both of Minnesota.  Mark worked in the meat department...

Jun 21, 2023

 

Dennis J. Duffy, 65, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born on March 15, 1958, in Hartford, WI, the son of Millard and Delores (Ruck) Duffy. He married the love of his life Susan Scholer on November 7, 1981, at St. Stevens Church in Concord and the...

Jun 2, 2023

 

Julia Ann Theobald Myers, 82, went home to be with God and loved ones June 2, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was at home, surrounded by her husband and her five children.

Julie was born on January 4, 1941, the daughter of Lilian and Robert Theobald, and shared the same birth date as her father. She...

May 31, 2023

 

Brian Lee Robey, 64 of Reeseville, passed away on May 31, 2023, at his home in Reeseville due to long standing heart issues.

Brian was born October 25, 1958, in Milwaukee, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Stecker) Robey. He attended Waukesha North High School. On September 16, 1978, Brian married Barbara Holloway at North Prairie Lutheran Church. Brian...

May 8, 2023

 

William C. Anderson Jr., 64, of Watertown, passed away peacefully while napping on Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home.

 

William was born on October 4, 1958, in New York, the son of William and Rosily (Pecoraro) Anderson. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy. William worked for Fisher Barton for many years; he was...

May 6, 2023

 

On May 6, 2023, at the age of 93, Jesus extended His hand of grace to Charlotte L. Jacob and walked with her from Heritage Homes to her new home in heaven. Charlotte was born on June 24, 1929 to Charles and Lila Hubing in Neillsville, Wisconsin.

Charlotte married her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Jacob August 6, 1947....

May 5, 2023

 

Jeffrey Newkirk, 35 of Watertown, passed away on 5/5/2023 due to a car accident.

Jeffrey was born on December 18,1987, the son of Theresa Novak.  Jeffrey graduated high school, got a degree in masonry and had a career as a factory worker and forklift driver.  Jeffrey was very involved with family, and family was the most important thing to...

May 3, 2023

 

Robert J. Knoblauch, 73 of Watertown, formerly Pewaukee, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown.

Bob was born October 22, 1949, in Milwaukee, the son of James and Geraldine (Jacobi) Knoblauch. He was united in marriage with the love of his life Karen Behnke at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in Menomonee Falls during...

Apr 16, 2023

 

James A. “Jim” Tackes, 59 of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his home.

Jim was born December 13, 1963, in Milwaukee, the son of Gordon and Patsy (Catterton) Tackes. On September 10, 1983, he married Nancy Hoppe at St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Watertown. James worked as a Journeyman electrician for Pieper Power. He...

Apr 13, 2023

 

Judith R. Seeley, 80 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Bedrock Health Center of Watertown.

 

Judi was born November 23, 1942, the daughter of George and Louise (Berger) Kraus. Judi was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown, Wisconsin.

 

Judi married her soul mate James H. Seeley in 1974. They...

Apr 11, 2023

 

Ethel A. Willing, 86 of Ixonia, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at her home in Ixonia.

Ethel was born July 7, 1936, in Watertown, the daughter of David and Ruth (Morris) Evans. On September 1, 1956, Ethel married Elden C. Willing at First Congregational United Church of Christ. She later attended beauty school in Milwaukee and...

Apr 11, 2023

 

Jeane R. Wilson, 68 of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Watertown Health Center.

Jeane was born September 5, 1954, in Wisconsin to Loretta McQueen. Jeane enjoyed racing, especially at the Jefferson Speedway. Her nickname was ‘Tuna’ and she would always paint Charlie the tuna on any of the racecars that she helped work on. Jeane...

Apr 3, 2023

 

Margaret Magnan, 91, of Watertown, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023, at Marquardt Manor.

Margaret was born on April 3, 1932, in Martins Ferry, OH. She graduated from Martins Ferry High School and from The Ohio State University. She married Dr. Harold E. Magnan, Jr. OD, on June 26,...

Mar 31, 2023

Patricia L. Hinchcliffe of Watertown, WI, left us too soon on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Marquardt Park Terrace Memory Care at the age of 70.

 

Pat was born in Kaukauna, WI, on December 26, 1952, to the late Marlyn (Mert) and Elaine Hungerford. Pat grew up with two sisters and two brothers. She went to Elementary School and...

Mar 29, 2023

 

Nicholas James Jozefowski, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 29, 2023.

He was born on January 30, 1981, to James Jozefowski and Marion Brown. He met his sweetheart April Schaaf on November 5, 2010, in Madison, WI and they married in Dousman, Wisconsin on June 11, 2017. Nicholas enjoyed volunteering in his community in any way...

Feb 14, 2023

Robert W. “Bob” Westrick, 87 of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc.

Bob was born September 19, 1935, in Michigan, the son of Warner and Evelyn (Marshall) Westrick. He attended high school in Detroit and went on to proudly attend the University of Notre Dame where he graduated with a Bachelor...

Feb 12, 2023

Sally L. Christian, 78 of Sayner, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 12th, 2023, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek.

Sally was born March 28, 1944, the daughter of Milton Sr. and Otilia (Wagner) Schilling. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lebanon. Sally enjoyed woodworking, painting, and various crafts. She made pieces...

Feb 10, 2023

Dennis W. “Denny” Ewing, 80 of Johnson Creek, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, February 10, 2023, at his home after a short battle with cancer.

Dennis was born at home June 21, 1942, in Richland County, WI, the son of Bernie Sr. and Cleo (Poole) Ewing. He attended Milwaukee School of Engineering and went...

Feb 3, 2023

Denise J. Shaw, 56 of Watertown, passed away on February 3, 2023, at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Denise was born May 25, 1966, in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Judy (Demars) Groll. Denise was a free spirit. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Denise is survived...