Obituaries

Patricia A. Forehand

Patricia A. Forehand

Aug 18, 2025

Patricia A. Forehand, 70 of Watertown, went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2025, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.

Patricia was born on March 18, 1955, the daughter of Edward and Nancy (Pence) Stafford. Patricia was a smart woman who was an avid reader and read anything that had words on it. She enjoyed crocheting, whether it was baby...

Dennis A. Fosdal Sr.

Dennis A. Fosdal Sr.

Aug 15, 2025

Dennis A. Fosdal Sr., 84, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.

Dennis was born on April 9, 1941, in Viroqua, WI, the son of Alfred and Irene (Hazemann) Fosdal. He married the love of his life Judith Wiese on November 3, 1962, in Milwaukee, and the couple enjoyed 47 years of marriage before her...

Richard M. "Dick" Werth

Richard M. "Dick" Werth

Aug 11, 2025

Richard M. “Dick” Werth, 75, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Sunset Ridge in Johnson Creek with his family by his side.

Dick was born on April 29, 1950, the son of Merlin and Josephine (Smith) Werth. He married the love of his life Linda Davis on August 11, 1979, at St. Stanislaus in Berlin, Wisconsin,...

Darryl R. Springer

Darryl R. Springer

Jul 30, 2025

Darryl R. Springer, 60, of Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison.

Darryl was born on December 7, 1964, in Watertown, the son of David and Penny (Landsee) Springer. He worked for many years as a butcher. He was passionate about caring for the family farm. In his free time, he loved to fish and...

Theodore G. Lien

Theodore G. Lien

Jul 30, 2025

Theodore G. Lien, 70, of Cambridge, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.

A memorial service will take place at 2:00pm on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in Jefferson with Pastor Milton Jones presiding. 

Jose Valle Machorro

Jose Valle Machorro

Jul 28, 2025

Jose "Pepe" Valle MachorroJose "Pepe" Valle Machorro,66, un querido padre, abuelo, falleció pacíficamente en sucasa el lunes 28 de julio de 2025.Pepe tenía un profundo amor por la naturaleza y encontró alegría trabajando la tierradurante toda su vida. Atesoraba el tiempo que pasaba con su familia, a menudocompartiendo sus pasiones por la pesca, la buena música y una cerveza fría....

Carol M. Waldorf

Carol M. Waldorf

Jul 28, 2025

Carol M. Waldorf, 78 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Lilac Springs in Lake Mills.

Carol was born on March 19, 1947, In Milwaukee, the daughter of Leo and Mae (Sontag) Gregorius. On October 10, 1970, Carol was united in marriage with William Waldorf and the couple shared almost 55 years of marriage. Prior to starting...

Morris L. Safer

Morris L. Safer

Jul 18, 2025

Morris L. Safer, 89, of Neosho, originally of Watertown, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Alden Estates in Jefferson.

Morris was born on December 5, 1935, in Milwaukee, the son of Mendel and Belle (Rotman) Safer. He was the owner/operator of a liquor store for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed painting, playing BINGO and many other...

Rodney R. Uttech

Rodney R. Uttech

Jul 16, 2025

Rodney R. Uttech, 87 of Watertown, was called to heaven on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Rodney was born on March 22,1938, in Lebanon, the son of Reinhard and Alice (Tritten) Uttech. Rod was baptized at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Lebanon where he also attended grade school. He graduated from Hustisford High School. Rod was a member of the National Guard...

David J. Block

David J. Block

Jul 15, 2025

David J. Block, 85 of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Park Terrace of Watertown.

David was born on August 16, 1939, in Watertown, the son of Theodore (T. C.) and Vera (nee Benninger) Block. David was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and attended elementary school there as well. After he attended Northwestern College Preps for high...

Americo Bonilla Castillo

Americo Bonilla Castillo

Jul 10, 2025

Americo Bonilla Castillo, 62 of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at UW-Hospital of Madison.

Americo was born on December 23, 1962, in Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Jose Vicente Castillo and Demetria Bonilla. In 2020, he married Maria Morales after sharing over 20 years together. Since he was a teen, Americo worked as a butcher for various employers....

Efrain Ayala

Efrain Ayala

Jul 5, 2025

Efrain Ayala, 70 of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital of Madison.

Efrain was born on November 14, 1954, in Mexico, the son of Efren and Maria De Nieves Herenandez Ayala. On December 1, 2001, Efrain was united in marriage with Rita Reals in Illinois. Efrain was a happy and faithful man with a heart...

John G. Bylski

John G. Bylski

Jul 4, 2025

John Gregory Bylski, formerly of Waterloo/Marshall, an individual of notable character and deep-seated affection for those around him, passed away on July 4, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 82. Born on June 11, 1943, in Evanston, Illinois, John exemplified a life rich in service, love, and dedication.

After completing high school in 1960, John pursued higher education at...

Thomas A. Ward

Thomas A. Ward

Jul 3, 2025

Thomas "Tommy" Allen Ward, 72, of Reeseville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Born on August 11, 1952 and raised on the family farm in Waterloo, WI, Tommy was a proud third-generation horse puller who began working with draft horses alongside his father at an early age. His deep-rooted passion for the sport became a defining part of...

George J. Flint

George J. Flint

Jul 1, 2025

George J. Flint, 89 of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at The Marquardt of Watertown.

George was born on October 27, 1935, in Watertown, the son of George and Lillian Flint. He graduated from Watertown High School, later joining the United States Army. After his service, George went on to attend University of Wisconsin Whitewater where he earned...

Randall M. Krueger

Randall M. Krueger

Jun 26, 2025

Randall M. “Randy” Krueger, 76 of Marshall, passed away on June 26, 2025, at UW-Hospital of Madison.

Randy was born on October 22, 1948, in the Town of Portland, the son of Frederick and Marion (Pann) Krueger. He attended Waterloo High School and went on to attend 3 years of college at University of Wisconsin Whitewater. On June 7, 1986, Randy...

Bradley D. Gunn

Bradley D. Gunn

Jun 26, 2025

Bradley D. Gunn, 19 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Bradley was born November 4, 2005, in Beaver Dam, the son of Steve and Teri (Yerges) Gunn. Bradley was a motivated, hard-working, bright young man with a witty sense of humor and sarcasm. The minute he turned 14, Brad applied to work for Pizza Ranch at 12:01am....

Carl H. Beyer

Carl H. Beyer

Jun 24, 2025

Carl H. Beyer- Alzheimer’s had a grip on him, but God saved him on June 24, 2025.

Carl Horst was born on May 5, 1937, the son of Emil and Erna Beyer. He lived his youth on a farm outside Marshfield with 7 brothers and sisters. He was drafted into the Army and was stationed in N. Germany. There he met...

Elsbeth L. Fuchs

Elsbeth L. Fuchs

Jun 15, 2025

Elsbeth L. Fuchs, 89 of Waterloo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Lilac Springs of Lake Mills. 

Per Elsbeth's wishes, no formal services will be held. 

David K. Egan

David K. Egan

Jun 15, 2025

David K. Egan passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.

Dave was born on April 7, 1943, in New London, WI, the son of Kenneth Egan and Nora Egan (Sexton). He was raised on a dairy farm and was the oldest of seven siblings. He remained a farmer at heart his entire...