All Obituaries

Allison R. Knoll, 55 of Watertown, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 5, 2021, following a brief battle with cancer. Allison was born on September 4th, 1965 in Ft. Atkinson, the daughter of Allie and Stella Haas. She graduated from Watertown Senior High School in 1984. She married her high school sweetheart on April 19th, 1986. Along with raising her children, she groomed dogs in Oconomowoc, Jefferson, and at home. She was passionate about animals of all shapes and sizes....

Verna I. Boll, 87, was called to her reward of Eternal Life in heaven with her Savior on June 29, 2021. Verna was born in Princeton, Wisconsin on March 21, 1934, daughter of Ralph and Edna (Wayer) Schultz, and was reborn in Holy Baptism on April 13, 1934.  She attended St. John’s Lutheran School and was confirmed on her birthday, Palm Sunday, March 21, 1948.   She graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac, WI in 1952 and from Dr. Martin Luther College in...

Michele L. Hainstock, 58, of Watertown passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her home. Michele was born on September 29, 1962 in Watertown, the daughter of John Mackovich and Patricia (Young) Groth. She was a 1981 graduate of Watertown High School. She was a prolific gardener, winning gardening awards in Watertown. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her mother, Patricia (Clifford) Groth, siblings: Danielle Bower of Addison, TX; Jean-Paul...

Dale G. Messerschmidt 66, of Fort Meyers, FL, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Watertown surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born on July 1, 1954 in Fort Atkinson the son of Donald and Virginia (Hull) Messerschmidt.  Dale was originally from Johnson Creek. He later moved to Fort Meyers, where he graduated from high school and stayed for the remainder of his life. Dale was a hard working man and enjoyed a fine meal. Survivors include: Don (Sandy) Messerschmidt;...

Carol M. Pankow, 90, of Cambridge, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021. Carol Mae was born in La Crosse, WI on February 3, 1931, to Casson and Hattie (Asp) Dennison and was the youngest of 4 children. She was baptized into Christ on March 17, 1931 and confirmed her faith at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Chaseburg, WI, on May 13, 1945. Carol grew up in Victory, WI, a small village along the Mississippi River. She had many wonderful memories and adventurous...

Bernadine Frances (Pink) Millin passed away on June 23, 2021 at Sun Prairie Wisconsin.  She was born on January 1, 1933 to Edward and Florence Pink in Lancaster Wisconsin, one of 9 children.  She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1951. Bernie married Ronald Millin, of rural Patch Grove, on February 19, 1955 in Lancaster Wisconsin.  They began their married life on the Millin family farm in rural Patch Grove.   They later moved several times before returning to...

Dean H. Weber (Giz), 62, died on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek, WI. Dean was born on May 27, 1959 to Harris and Beverly (Erickson) Weber. He graduated from Waterloo High School in 1977. He was a lifelong resident of Waterloo and worked in the area his entire life. As a boy, Dean loved summers on the family farm. Dean enjoyed hunting and going up North with family and friends. Dean was known by all who knew him well, for his kind and gentle...

Lucille Skalitzky, 79 of Waterloo, passed into eternal life on June 13th, 2021 at home with family by her side. A daughter of Harvey Deppe and Matilda Peschel, she was born on May 22nd, 1942. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Kenneth Skalitzky. They married on September 17th, 1960, and were married for over 58 years. They were the proud parents of Keri (Tal) Sellers; Kimm (Mike) Sarosi, Kurt (Beth), Kristin (Rick) Staehler, and Kyle (Angela). Lucy’s life can...

 Barbara A. Showers, 68, of Laughlin, NV, formerly of Waterloo, WI, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021 from complications following a September 1, 2020 stroke.  Barb was born on July 31, 1952 in Columbus, Wisconsin. She was a long-time employee of Perry Printing in Waterloo. She retired from the printing and manufacturing industry in 2018, and moved to Laughlin, NV. Barb loved her family, gardening, and birdwatching. She was gifted with talents for sewing, painting, drawing...

Gerald E. Schoenherr, September 3, 1951-June 11, 2021, 69, of Waterloo passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at home. Gerald was born September 3, 1951 in Columbus, the son of Kurt and Irene (Meier) Schoenherr. He served in the US Army right after high school. He married Joyce I. Weisensel on April 7, 1973 at Zion Lutheran Church in Columbus. The couple enjoyed 47 years of marriage prior to Joyce’s passing in November 2020. He retired from Van Holtens. He enjoyed hunting, gardening,...