Obituaries
Richard J. Pickhardt
Apr 13, 2026
Richard J. “Dick” Pickhardt, 89 of Town of Portland, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home.
Dick was born on March 12, 1937, in Columbus, WI, the son of Richard and Mary (Brodkorb) Pickhardt. After graduating from high school, Dick proudly served his country in the United States Army where he was well-respected and enjoyed his time....
Nyla Mae Rosemary Wagoner
Apr 8, 2026
Nyla Mae Rosemary Wagoner peacefully met with angels and her maker at the heavenly gates on April 8, 2026, at The View in Johnson Creek.
Nyla Mae Uselman was born on Dec. 13, 1940, in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter of Roman Sr. and Dorothy (Everson) Uselman. Nyla married Clifford Heard on June 13, 1959, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown. Nyla...
Franklin J. Degner
Mar 31, 2026
Frankin John Degner, 78, of Watertown, Wisconsin, went to his eternal home in Heaven on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Franklin was born on October 26, 1947, to Vernon Sr. and Beatrice (Krohn) Degner. Franklin graduated from West Bend High School and received his Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts from Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin. Throughout his...
Susan L. "Sue" Hady
Mar 30, 2026
Susan L. Hady, 75, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, peacefully at her home.
Sue was born on June 3, 1950, in Watertown, the daughter of Erwin and Louetta (Schroeter) Kusel. She went to college at the University of Wisconsin- Madison and earned her Bachelor’s degree in teaching. She spent the first part of her career as a...
Ruth M. Uttech
Mar 29, 2026
Ruth M. Uttech, 85 of Watertown, was called to Heaven on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Ruth Mildred Kube was born on April 5, 1940, in the family home on Fremont Street in Watertown to Walter and Edna (Hoppe) Kube. She was baptized on May 5,1940, at St. John's Lutheran church in Watertown.
Ruth attended kindergarten at the library as the Lincoln school...
Nancy J. "Nanc" Bissett
Mar 26, 2026
Nancy “Nanc” Bissett, age 81, of Watertown, Wisconsin, passed away on March 26, 2026, at Samaritan Nursing and Rehab in West Bend.
Born on December 12, 1944, in Milwaukee, Nancy was raised in Mukwonago, where she spent her childhood on a small family farm. It was there that she developed her lifelong love of animals, a passion she inherited from her...
Bernice L. Pederson
Mar 21, 2026
Bernice Lorene (Molinsky Thiele) Pederson, 83, of Watertown passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Bernie was born on March 5, 1943, in Oelwein, Iowa to Edmund Molinsky and Doris LaMoyne Reynolds Molinsky.
Bernie married Edward A. Thiele of Oelwein, IA on May 11, 1963. She married David W. Pederson of Watertown, WI on 7/21/2007.
She graduated from Madison Area Technical College as...
James O. Myler
Mar 19, 2026
James O. Myler, 64 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Watertown Healthcare Center.
James was born on January 26, 1962, in Galesburg, IL, the son of James D. and Paula (Riggs) Myler. For most of his career, James worked as an over-the-road trucker and greatly enjoyed seeing the countryside during his travels. When he wasn’t working, James...
Sharon K. Walsh
Mar 15, 2026
Sharon K. Walsh,79, of Waterloo, peacefully passed away on March 15, 2026, at Jefferson Memory Care.
Sharon was born on October 9, 1946, in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Richard and Ellen (Salo) Hogue. She dedicated her career to banking, spending over 16 years at the Bank of Sun Prairie. Sharon will be remembered as an avid bowler, a devoted animal...
Barbara J. Anderson
Mar 14, 2026
Barbara “Barb” Jean Anderson, born December 5, 1960, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, to Donald and Agnes Anderson, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at 3:07 a.m., after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. Barb fought the good fight every single day and never allowed cancer to take away her light, her humor, or her love for the people around...
Gina Marie Kaufmann
Mar 12, 2026
Gina Marie Kaufmann, 42, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 15, 1983, in Columbus, the daughter of Steven and Paula (Zimbric) Hanna.
A cherished member of her community and a beloved consultant for Scentsy for many years, Gina's warmth, creativity, and zest for life touched everyone who knew her,...
Joseph R. Gomolka
Mar 11, 2026
Joseph Richard Gomolka, 75, of Waterloo, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 11, 2026.
Joe had just celebrated his 75th birthday the day before with family during an unseasonably warm March afternoon, a memory that will be especially cherished. Joe was born on March 8, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Lila (Martin) Gomolka, who preceded him...
Johanna M. Dollard
Mar 1, 2026
Johanna M. “Hanna” Dollard, 55 of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home.
Johanna was born on May 26, 1970, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, the daughter of James and JoAnn (Storlie) Lillo. On April 26, 2003, Johanna married the love of her life Jason Dollard and the couple shared 21 years of marriage before his passing in...
Joan R. Rickerman
Mar 1, 2026
Joan R. Rickerman, 82 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.
Joan was born on July 10, 1943, in Watertown, the daughter of Harold and Geraldine (Schoenwetter) Hollatz. She attended school in the area and graduated from Watertown High School. On September 22, 1962, Joan was united in marriage with...
Barbara Ann Spring
Feb 12, 2026
Barbara Ann Spring (nee Schiller), age 83, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026.
Barbara was born on November 5, 1942, in Columbus, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Viola (Anhauser) Schiller. From the beginning of her life, she carried a quiet strength, a deep sense of love, and a devotion to family that would define everything she did.
She was the beloved wife...
Alzena L. Kidd
Feb 9, 2026
Alzena Loreatta Kidd, age 87, of Waterloo, Wisconsin, passed away at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin, on February 9, 2026.
She was born in Avalanche in the town of Webster, Vernon County Wisconsin on August 6, 1938, to Mitchell and Bonnie (Dolan) Snodgrass.
Alzena was united in marriage to Leslie Kidd on December 28, 1954, and the couple enjoyed 69 wonderful...
Mary Ann Jordan
Jan 23, 2026
Mary Ann Jordan (Williams), 96, of Waterloo passed away on January 23, 2026, surrounded by family.
Mary, the daughter of Guy and Frances (Pelow) Williams, was born May 16, 1929, in Horicon, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to Howard Jordan on August 18, 1951, at First Presbyterian Church in Horicon. She started her working journey in a canning factory &...
Robert C. Stai
Jan 15, 2026
Robert C. Stai, 74, of Beaver Dam, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.
Robert was born on March 17, 1951, in Watertown, the son of Floyd and Anita (Hollatz) Stai. Robert attended St. Mark’s Lutheran School where he was also baptized and confirmed. He graduated from Watertown High School...
Sandra Jean Sullivan
Jan 13, 2026
Sandra Jean Sullivan, 76 of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2026.
Sandra was born on March 1, 1949, the daughter of Daniel and Edna (Schliewe) Sullivan.
Sandra touched many lives through her deep commitment to service, serving as a dedicated member of the American Legion Auxiliary #189 and VFW Auxiliary in Watertown, along with her invaluable contributions to the Lebanon...
Wallace Raymond Arthur Fischer
Jan 10, 2026
Mokane, MO – Wallace Raymond Arthur Fischer, age 95, was called to his eternal rest on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Riverview Nursing Center in Mokane, Missouri. His earthly journey is done and his eternal life has begun. On Christ the Rock his faith was founded and peace with God was firmly grounded on Him who gave His life for...
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