All Obituaries

David A. Holzhueter, 68 of Waterloo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born on July 11, 1953 in Wisconsin, the son of Willard and Doreen (Radloff) Holzhueter. Dave married the love of his life Kathy Frutiger on June 21, 1975 at Deerfield Lutheran Church and the couple enjoyed 46 years of marriage together. Dave worked for Larson Manufacturing for 42 years before retiring. He loved hunting, fishing, and trap shooting. Above all, Dave enjoyed spending...

James “Jim” O. Faren, 78, of Marshall, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Sienna Crest in Fort Atkinson. Jim was born on May 14, 1943 in Madison, the son of Obert and Alice (Tormey) Faren. He married the love of his life Carolyn (Mess) McWilliams on August 26, 1989 at St. Mary’s Chapel in Madison, and the couple enjoyed 32 years of marriage. Shortly after their marriage he became a true farmer on their farm in Marshall. He also worked for many years for Sterling...

Donald E. Neubauer, ‘The Leader of our band was tired and his eyes were growing dim’   Don passed away Monday October 11th, 2021, of natural causes, though not in the manner he wished for, which would have been out in the boat fishing.   He was born in Watertown on June 30, 1927 to Emma and Carl Neubauer, the eighth of nine children.  Raised during the Great Depression, Don had a great work ethic, an appreciation for the value of life and sharing his bounty...

Jeanne R. Zastrow, 86, of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Oakwood Village in Sun Prairie. Jeanne was born on April 15, 1935 in Watertown, the daughter of Cyril and Alberta (Archie) Janisch. She married the love of her life Dave Zastrow on April 10, 1954 and the couple enjoyed 67 years of marriage. She graduated from Waterloo High School in 1953, where she played in the high school band. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waterloo...

Karen L. Baumann, 69, of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Karen was born on June 25, 1952 in Pewaukee, the daughter of Edward and Alice (Frentzel) McIntyre. She married the love of her life Howard Baumann on March 24, 1973 in Waterloo and the couple enjoyed 48 years of marriage. She was a longtime member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church. She loved babysitting and was proud of her flowers around her home. Above all she enjoyed spending...

Mark G. Blank, 53, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Mark was born on June 13, 1968, in Watertown, WI, the son of Robert and Marvel (Hoffman) Blank. He married the love of his life Jackie Sullivan on May 9, 2008 and the couple enjoyed 13 years of marriage. Mark was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. He loved hunting, camping, enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and his Stinker butts, and his dog...

Jerald E. Sauer, 72, of Portland, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on January 2, 1949, in Columbus, the son of Lawrence (Scoop) and Genevieve (Kuipers) Sauer. He married the love of his life Bonnie Behling on September 9, 1967 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marshall and the couple enjoyed 54 years of marriage. Jerry was a full time farmer from 1968 to 1996, then worked in environmental services at University Hospital from 1996 to...

Watertown-Allen A. Krause “Butch” 80, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, Sep. 26, 2021 at Marquardt Health Center. Allen was born on April 10, 1941 in Watertown the son of Andrew and Esther (Niederwerfer) Krause.  Allen enjoyed fishing, hunting and driving his golf cart.  Above all, he loved the time he spent on Lake Puckaway. He was member of the Puckaway Yacht club for 28 years and held the position of Vice-Commodore from 2008-2012 and was elected Commodore from...

Dorothy Irene Beckett, 93, of Waterloo passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus. Irene was born September 19, 1928 in Waterloo, the daughter of Albert and Ester (Vick) Lough. She graduated from Waterloo High School in 1947, where she played in the school band. She married Sylvester Finkler on June 28, 1947, he preceded her in death on December 25, 1963. She married Dale Beckett on July 8, 1967. She worked at Mid State Shoe Factory for 17 years then...

Keith R. Doering, 73, of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Madison from conditions due to Agent Orange. Keith was born on August 28, 1948, in Watertown, the son of Raymond and Jeroline (Will) Doering. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and above all spending time with his family and friends. Keith is survived by his wife Kathleen, children Derek Doering, Sarah (Gust) Paananen, and sister Karen Clarke. He is also survived by a...