Obituaries

Feb 2, 2023

Phil J. Harrison, 61, of Horicon, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.

Phil was born on December 15, 1961, in Watertown, the son of John and Arlyne (Reynolds) Harrison. He worked as an electrician journeyman for a majority of his life and was in the Union Local 890. In his free time...

Jan 26, 2023

Lori J. Kroneman, 60 of Marshall, passed away Thursday January 26, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital.

Lori was born in Madison on August 9, 1962, the daughter of Richard and Jean (Zenk) Kroneman. She lived in Madison and Marshall for most of her life. Lori worked as a CNA at Highland Manor for many years and was...

Dec 21, 2022

Alfred M. Herde, 94, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Park Terrace in Watertown.

Al was born July 5, 1928, in Jefferson, the son of Edmund and Martha (Vogel) Herde. He attended St. Lawrence Grade School and graduated from Jefferson High School. On October 1, 1949, Al married the love of his life...

Dec 17, 2022

Cheyenne Calista Capin, 30 of Beaver Dam, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center of Beaver Dam.

Cheyenne, also affectionately known as “Pie”, was born November 24, 1992, in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Pamela (Adams) Capin. Cheyenne loved adventures. She had a passion for animals and wanted...

Dec 17, 2022

Donald F. Langer, 83 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022, with his loving wife by his side at his home.

Don was born October 10, 1939, in Clyman, WI, the son of Leo and Alta (Plasil) Langer. He attended school in the area. Don was drafted into the U.S Army, and he proudly...

Dec 12, 2022

Jerrold Melvin Vande Berg Sr., age 69 of Watertown, Wisconsin peacefully ended his journey on this Earth on December 12, 2022, at Rainbow Hospice Care in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin due to complications related to Myasthenia Gravis. Jerry passed away surrounded by his family with God at his side.

Jerry was born October 10, 1953, in Waupun, Wisconsin...

Dec 10, 2022

Robert L. Shaiken, 59, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at his home.

Robert was born on July 11, 1963, in Watertown, the son of Lyle and Gloria (Hotmar) Shaiken. He was with Family Connections for over 13. He will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to be a part of his...

Dec 5, 2022

James Dean Hoppe, 62 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown.

Jim was born July 23, 1960, in Wisconsin, the son of Charles and Lucille (Schwartz) Hoppe. On July 27, 1991, he married Annette Meyer at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of Watertown. Jim was a life-time member of St....

Nov 26, 2022

Karen L. Smith, born on June 26, 1940, died at the age of 82 on Nov. 26, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Her parents were Harold and Alma Abrahamson.  Karen graduated from Waukesha South High School. She married Wendell C. Smith on May 28, 1960. They bought their first home near Lapham Peak State Park in Delafield. Together, they...

Nov 24, 2022

Barbara J. Jenkins, 72, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 at Lake Mills Health Services.

Barbara was born on Dec. 1, 1949 in Watertown the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Renz) Jenkins. She was a 1968 graduate of Beaver Dam High School.  She owned and operated the tavern Pop-A-Top in Farmington, WI.

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Nov 22, 2022

LaVerne Jeanette Brunner, 89, passed away on November 22, 2022 at Sienna Crest of Fort Atkinson.

LaVerne was born December 13, 1932, in Milwaukee, the daughter of George and Ruth (Ziesmer) Sparrow.  Her youthful years were spent with the Milwaukee County Children’s Home and the Wisconsin Foster Care System. Although LaVerne made her way out, she never...

Nov 19, 2022

Guy R. Schmidt, 73 of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Accentcare Hospice in Oak Creek.

Guy was born August 16, 1949, in Watertown, WI, the son of Robert and Carol (King) Schmidt. He grew up in the area and attended Watertown High School. Guy enlisted in the U.S. Army right out of high...

Oct 24, 2022

Marion B. Krempien, 93 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Park Ridge assisted living in Watertown.

Marion was born May 23, 1929, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Erwin and Myrtle (Pavlik) Rohde. She married Jason Krempien in 1949 and the couple spent 50 years together until his death in 2000. Marion loved her...

Oct 20, 2022

Sharon M. Klinger, 78 of Reeseville, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Larson House in Columbus.

Sharon was born October 8, 1944, in Marshall, the daughter of Robert and Bernice (Peterson) Yelk. Sharon was a graduate of Deforest High School and went on to be a beautician. She began working at the Robin’s Nest in...

Oct 20, 2022

Marlyn M. Moratti, 90 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at AngelsGrace Hospice Center in Oconomowoc.

Marlyn was born August 26, 1932 in Edgar, WI, the daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Gribowski) Christiansen. She attended school in the area. On October 29, 1960, Marlyn married Joseph Moratti in Schofield, WI, and the couple shared...

Oct 16, 2022

Jill R. Anderson, 60 of Johnson Creek, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center of Milwaukee.

Jill was born February 13, 1962, the daughter of Gale “Mike” and Ida (Higgins) McDonald. She attended school in the area and was a graduate of Watertown High School. Jill later married Robert “Rabbi” Anderson...

Oct 12, 2022

Evelyn Lucille Asmus, 94 of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Marquardt Health Center.

Evelyn was born December 27, 1927, in Owen, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Emily (Lebeck) Bjornstad. She was a 1945 graduate of Cadott High School. Evelyn later attended UW-La Crosse and UW-River Falls where she studied education and played...

Oct 9, 2022

Donald W. “Don” Hale, 87, passed away on October 9, 2022, at Brook Gardens in Lake Mills surrounded by his family.

Don was born May 18, 1935, at St. Mary’s Hospital of Watertown, the son of Ervin and Mabel (Plantz) Hale. He attended Marshall High School and went on to serve his country from 1954-1956 in the...

Oct 3, 2022

Patsy J. Tackes, 80 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Watertown Regional Medical Center in Watertown.

Patsy was born November 22, 1941, in Maryland, the daughter of Ralf and Viola (Stinnett) Catterton. She was a graduate of Annapolis High School. On August 31, 1961, she married Gordon Tackes and the couple shared almost...

Oct 1, 2022

Michael H. Weihert, 60, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Michael was born on June 28, 1962, in Watertown, the son of Harvey and Ethel (Suchomel) Weihert. He married the love of his life Helen Porzky on March 18, 1989, and the couple enjoyed 33 years of marriage. He...