All Obituaries
Jo Ellen Merkt, 69, of Watertown passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday December 15, 2018 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek, WI.
Jo Ellen was born on August 8, 1949 in Watertown, WI the daughter of Arnold and Jeanette (Johnson) Mayer. Jo Ellen married the love of her life Greory Merkt on April 22, 1976 in West Bend, WI and the couple enjoyed 39 years of marriage before Gregory’s death in 2016. Jo Ellen was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown, WI....
Jo Ellen Merkt, 69, of Watertown passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday December 15, 2018 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek, WI.
Jo Ellen was born on August 8, 1949 in...
Manuel “Manny” D. Fernandez Sr, 75, of Lyons, Illinois passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Northlake, Illinois.
Manny was born on February 5, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Peter and Bertha (Garcia) Fernandez. He married the love of his life Jacquleyn Haugh on June 18, 1966 in Brookfield, IL and the couple enjoyed 35 years together until her death in 2001. Manny spent most of his life working on cars and restoring older vehicles to beautiful...
Manuel “Manny” D. Fernandez Sr, 75, of Lyons, Illinois passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Northlake, Illinois.
Manny was born on February 5, 1943 in...
Daisy H. Schwefel, 82, of DeForest, WI passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Daisy was born on September 10, 1936 in Watertown, WI the daughter of Edwin & Erna (Petig) Eckhardt. She grew up in Watertown and was a 1955 graduate of Watertown High-School. After graduation, she went on to beauty school to earn her state license as a Beautician. On October 12, 1958 Daisy married Wilmar Schwefel and God blessed their union with a son, Timothy....
Daisy H. Schwefel, 82, of DeForest, WI passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Daisy was born on September 10, 1936 in Watertown, WI the daughter of...
Ruth G. Gramdorf, 96, of Watertown went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at U.W. Hospital in Madison.
Ruth was born on Oct. 16, 1922 the daughter of Fernando and Gertrude (Schumacher) Roth. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She married the love of her life, Harry Gramdorf on Sept. 15, 1946 at the Wesley Methodist Church in Watertown. Ruth loved her Lord and Savior and served as a Sunday school teacher and was always willing to...
Ruth G. Gramdorf, 96, of Watertown went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at U.W. Hospital in Madison.
Ruth was born on Oct. 16, 1922 the daughter of Fernando and Gertrude...
Mrs. Sara E. Prigge, 49, of Watertown, WI passed peacefully into her Savior’s presence on December 4, 2018 while receiving in-patient care at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek.
Sara was born on December 30, 1968 to David and Reta (Hess) Shrauner in Moline, IL. She grew up in Minneapolis, MN and attended Fourth Baptist Christian School during her elementary and secondary years. At the age of ten years, Sara recognized her sinfulness before God and placed her trust in the...
Mrs. Sara E. Prigge, 49, of Watertown, WI passed peacefully into her Savior’s presence on December 4, 2018 while receiving in-patient care at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek.
Sara was born...
Timothy D. “Chip” Phipps, 63, of Watertown, WI passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison.
Chip was born on August 28, 1955 in Boone, IA the son of Richard and Beatrice (Sego) Phipps. God blessed Chip with 3 children. He was an avid outdoorsman. He was happiest out in nature and loved to hunt and fish. When Chip wasn’t outside, you could find him shooting pool and hanging out at the bar. He will be missed by his family.
Chip is survived by: his...
Timothy D. “Chip” Phipps, 63, of Watertown, WI passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison.
Chip was born on August 28, 1955 in Boone, IA the son of Richard...
Emma Nell M. McKinney, 90, of Watertown passed away peacefully at Marquardt Health Center on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Emma Nell was born on December 23, 1927 in Strawberry Point, Iowa the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Burgin) Stamp. Emma Nell married the love of her life Harvey McKinney on April 17, 1949 in Edgewood, Iowa and the couple enjoyed 47 years of marriage. Emma Nell took her care taker role very serious, she cared so much about everyone in the family and enjoyed every opportunity...
Emma Nell M. McKinney, 90, of Watertown passed away peacefully at Marquardt Health Center on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Emma Nell was born on December 23, 1927 in Strawberry Point, Iowa the...
Charles “Chuck” S. Clark, 57, of Fort Atkinson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Chuck was born on September 10, 1961. He joined the family of Walter and Marie Shamblin and their son John. He was raised in West Virginia until the family moved to Watertown.
Chuck lived and worked at Bethesda for many years. He was nervous and excited to move to his new home in Fort Atkinson with his brother John. Chuck then worked on the cat food line at Opportunities Inc....
Charles “Chuck” S. Clark, 57, of Fort Atkinson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Chuck was born on September 10, 1961. He joined the family of Walter and Marie...
Pastor Franklin P. Moore, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Franklin was born July 7, 1923, the son of William and Pauline (Stears) Moore. He married Edna M. Stoops on July 11, 1945 at First Baptist Church in Princeton, Indiana. Soon after they were married, Frank felt the call to preach and attended Northwestern Bible College. After he graduated, he began his preaching ministry at Fall City / Rockfalls, WI. Pastor Moore continued to preach...
Pastor Franklin P. Moore, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Franklin was born July 7, 1923, the son of William and Pauline (Stears) Moore. He...
Viola M. Weihert 87, of Watertown, WI passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at her home.
Viola was born on November 22, 1930 in Browntown, IL the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Phillips) Shippy. Viola married Reinhold “Reinie” Weihert on November 12, 1950 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waterloo and the two enjoyed 45 years of marriage together until his death in 1995. Viola was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Watertown for the majority of her life. She...
Viola M. Weihert 87, of Watertown, WI passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at her home.
Viola was born on November 22, 1930 in Browntown, IL the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Phillips)...
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