Obituaries
Scott A. Schoenike
Jun 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Scott Alan Schoenike
August 9, 1963 — June 9, 2025
Scott Alan Schoenike, born on August 9, 1963 in Watertown, WI, went to his eternal home on June 9, 2025.
A lifelong fan of the Washington Redskins football team, Scott found joy in the excitement of game day, proudly cheering on his team through every season. He also had...
Patti S. Maertz
Jun 8, 2025
Patti S. Maertz, 57 of Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her home.
Patti was born on June 19, 1967, in Fort Atkinson, the daughter of George and Delores (Grossman) Bleecker. Patti grew up in Waterloo and attended Waterloo High School. It was there that she met the love of her life, Mark Maertz. They feel in love...
Ruth E. Yerges
Jun 6, 2025
Ruth E. Yerges, 79, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 6, 2025, at her home.
Ruth was born on November 6, 1945, in Watertown, the daughter of Edgar and Irma (Hesse) Strauss. She married Robert Yerges on August 15, 1964, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ixonia, and the couple enjoyed 46 years of marriage before...
Shirley R. Meyer
Jun 4, 2025
It is with both sorrow and gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Shirley Robena Meyer, who left us peacefully on June 4, 2025 at the age of 97. She was surrounded by the love of her family and the warmth of a life well lived.
Born on May 16,1928 in Oxford, Wisconsin. Shirely was a...
Thomas J. Schoeffel
May 28, 2025
Thomas J. Schoeffel, 69, of Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home.
Thomas was born on August 25, 1955, in Columbus, WI, the son of Arvin and Gladys (Topel) Schoeffel. He was a graduate of Waterloo High School. He worked at Royal Publishing for over 35 years. He married Debbie Goessl in 1983, and the couple enjoyed...
Caryn A. Schmitt
May 26, 2025
Caryn A. “Carrie” Schmitt, 63 of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Victory Visions of Waterloo.
Carrie was born on July 21, 1961, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Raymond and Nancy (Schmoldt) Schmitt.
She has lived in this area from birth. She was a graduate of Lake Mills High School. Enjoyed going for walks to get to where she...
Pettronella K. Simons
May 23, 2025
Pettronella “Nell” K. Simons, 88, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.
Nell was born on February 8, 1937, the daughter of Gottfried and Irene (Nennig) Claas. She was a graduate of West Bend High School. She married Larry Simons on July 31, 1993, in Hustisford and the couple enjoyed 27 years of...
Darlene Theresa Gordon
May 21, 2025
Darlene Theresa Gordon, 91, of Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at The Glenwood at Mulberry in Whitewater.
Darlene was born on December 16, 1933, the daughter of Fred and Frieda (Kohn) Balmer. She married James Gordon on December 26, 1959, and the couple enjoyed 33 years of marriage before his passing in 1993. Darlene was a member of...
Greg W. Duckert
May 20, 2025
Greg W. Duckert, 69, of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his home.
Greg was born on February 22, 1956, in Columbus, the son of Robert and Lavon (Beitz) Duckert. He married the love of his life Sue Wolf on September 6, 1986, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church and the couple enjoyed 33 years of marriage before...
Gene A. Davis
May 19, 2025
Gene “Geno” Davis, age 72, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer, concluding a long and fulfilling life.
Born on June 7, 1952, in Columbus, Wisconsin, Gene was the son of the late Earl Woodrow and Frances (Lewis) Davis. He graduated from Waterloo High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University...
Joan E. Steindorf
May 15, 2025
Joan went home to be with her Father in heaven on Thursday May 15, 2025. She was born on June 12, 1934, to William and Lydia (Scheel) Buss. She grew up in the Watertown area where she was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and graduated from Watertown high school. She married Kenneth Steindorf on June 19, 1954, at...
Dennis H. Bergeron
May 10, 2025
Dennis Henry Bergeron, 83, of Waterloo passed away on Saturday May 10th, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer.
Dennis was born April 5th, 1942, in Thief River Falls, MN to the Late Elizabeth and late Dennis Bergeron. He was a 1960 graduate of Waterloo High School. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force for 4 years....
Arlene H. Wedeward
May 6, 2025
Arlene Houpt Wedeward, age 96, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025.
Born on January 16, 1929, in Marion, Ohio, to William "Clyde" and Mabel Houpt, Arlene never shied away from hard work, even helping her father in his monument business. On a trip to Wisconsin to visit her Aunt Frieda, fate intervened when while...
Maxine B. Collins
May 2, 2025
Maxine B. Collins, 78 of Waterloo, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, May 2, 2025 at her home.
Max was born on December 19, 1946, in Ohio. On November 11, 1972, Max married William Collins and the couple shared 52 years of marriage and had 3 children. She was a very smart and organized woman who...
Michael C. Zimmerman
May 1, 2025
Michael C. Zimmerman, 45 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday May 1, 2025, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Michael was born on April 7, 1980, in Oconomowoc, the son of Sheri Zimmerman. He attended and graduated from Watertown High School. Mike worked for 20 years at Ace Hardware of Watertown, and he was a hard-working and dedicated employee who went above...
William C. Medenwaldt
Apr 24, 2025
William “Bill” C. Medenwaldt, 89, of Waterloo, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home.
Bill was born on April 12, 1936, in Hankinson, North Dakota, the son of Alfred and Gertrude (Klawitter) Medenwaldt. He married the love of his life Irene Lala on April 6, 1963, in Minnesota, and the couple enjoyed 62 wonderful years of marriage, together...
Donita R. Gruber
Apr 23, 2025
Donita Ruth Gruber, age 71, was born to eternal life at her home in Jefferson WI, on April 23, 2025.
Donita was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 7, 1953, to George and Edna (Martin) Gruber.
Donita moved to Bethesda Lutheran Communities in her 20s and lived there for over 40 years before moving to St Coletta of WI. She was a...
Lynn R. Zimmerman
Apr 21, 2025
Lynn R. Zimmerman, 77 of Reeseville, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Lynn was born on October 31, 1947, in Watertown, the son of Lloyd and Evelyn (Duckert) Zimmerman. He attended and graduated from Lake Mills High School. In 1974, Lynn married the love of his life Linda Jine at the Moravian Church in Lake Mills and the couple shared...
Richard L. Weber Sr.
Apr 14, 2025
Richard (Dick) L. Weber, Sr., 82, passed away at his home April 14, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1942 to Arnum and Leona (Fisch) Weber. He married Susan (Sue) Zehren. They were blessed with 62 years of marriage.
Richard worked after high school hauling bulk milk for his father. He purchased the business and after several years sold it...
Elsie J. Callison
Apr 13, 2025
Elsie J. Callison, 87 of Johnson Creek, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Sunset Ridge of Johnson Creek.
Elsie was born on January 3, 1938, in Bruce, WI, the daughter of Phillip and Emma (Dunahey) Adams. She was the youngest of 11 children and considered the ‘baby’ of the family. On June 6, 1959, Elsie was united in marriage...
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