All Obituaries

Wayne F. Kressin, 93, of Watertown was born to eternal life on Friday, May 13, 2022. He was born September 22, 1928 in Watertown. The son of William and Cecile (Kaminski) Kressin. He attended St. Bernard's grade school and graduated from high school in 1947. He attended Marquette University graduating from engineering school in 1951. He served in the US army from 1951-1953. He worked for 37 years at Kusel Equipment. He was an avid sports observer and participant; he especially loved the...

Tammy L. Higgins, 53, of Milwaukee, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa. Tammy was born on November 4, 1968, in Oconomowoc, the daughter of Raymond and Jean (Schultz) Higgins. She was a Title One reading and Math Teacher for the Choice School system in Milwaukee. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Teaching from U.W. Milwaukee. She enjoyed traveling, all kinds of craftwork, she was an avid book reader, helping her mother with gardening and yardwork,...

Douglas A. Meske, 54, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at his home. Douglas was born on June 9, 1967, the son of Donald and Arlis (Polensky) Meske. He worked as a tool and die maker for many years. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid Packer fan. He also loved his black lab hunting dogs Misty and Daisy. Douglas in survived by his sisters Ann Meske, Julie (Patrick) Kearney, and 3 nieces Samatha (James) Semra, Allison and a great niece Harper. He is...

We deeply regret the passing of our brother Van Alan “Bushka” Travnick of Jefferson, WI. On May 2, 2022. Van was born on October 19, 1954. He was generous, kind hearted, and laugh out loud funny. He is survived by his brother Glenn (Darlene) of Waterloo, sister Donna (Bill) Strand of Sebring, FL, and brother Randy of Waterloo. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Adeline (Winter) Travnick. Enjoy the...

Leonardo “Lenny” M. Soto, 63, of the Town of Concord passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Leonardo was born on November 20, 1958 in Fort Atkinson, the son of Fidencio and Maria (Marines) Soto. He married the love of his life Ida Koeppler on July 2nd 1993 in Jefferson and the couple enjoyed 28 years of marriage. He worked many years for Local 139 as a heavy machine operator. In his free time he enjoyed camping, shooting pool,...

Noreen “Renie” E. Holzhueter, 85, of Waterloo passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Renie was born on May 15, 1936, the daughter of Ewald and Alrude (Hart) Beitz. She married Jerome “Jerry” Holzhueter on September 12, 1959 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Waterloo. She helped farm with her husband and raised their children. Noreen worked at the Conservation Department before it was the DNR, then as a secretary for Senator Rissor....

Myrtle E. Korth, 97, of Waterloo, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Columbus Health and Rehab. Myrtle was born on January 22, 1925 in Waterloo, the daughter of Walter and Lenora (Neupert) Wendt. She married the love of her life Harold Korth on October 20, 1945, and the couple enjoyed 55 years of marriage before his passing in 2000. She was a long time active member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, volunteering with the Dorcas Society. After retiring she worked at Jerry’s Iron...

Geraldine I. “Geri” Heling (formerly Zellmer), 96, of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 with her family at her side at Sienna Crest in Marshall. Geri was born on July 4, 1925 in the Town of Portland, the daughter of Minor and Alma (Gehrke) Haseleu. She was married to Kenneth Zellmer for many years, she then married Ervin Heling on March 24, 1976 and the couple enjoyed 32 years of marriage before his passing in 2008. She was a lifelong active member of Waterloo...

Deborah L. Roser, 62, of Johnson Creek, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at her home. Deb was born on December 22, 1959 in Yankton, South Dakota, the daughter of Rev. William and Roberta (Durstewitz) Roser. Deb loved going to Bible studies and attending church, also watching Disney movies, listening to music, attending Brewer games, people watching, going on car rides, and attending dinner theatres at the Fireside in Fort Atkinson. She loved dogs, especially her Weimaraner Misty; she...

Kevin “Kip” Luker, 63, of Watertown passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Marquardt Health Center. Kip was born on January 30, 1959, in Champaign, Illinois, the son of Tom and Carol (Wroblewski) Luker. He married the love of his life Beth Moore on August 28, 1981 in Madison and the couple enjoyed 40 years of marriage before his passing. Kip enjoyed many different hobbies such as golfing, fishing, gardening and doing art. He also loved cheering on the Green Bay Packers, playing...