Obituaries
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...

Richard G. Reals
Jun 6, 2025
Richard G. Reals, 71, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Rainbow Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.
Richard was born on April 13, 1954, in Columbus, the son of Arnold and Charlotte (Root) Reals. He was a graduate of Lake Mills High School. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting guns, playing cards, and watching...
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...
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