Obituaries
James A. White
Jul 29, 2026
James A. White passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on July 29, 2026, at LakeHouse assisted living in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.
Jim was born on May 14th, 1933, on the family farm. He attended Waterloo High School where he met his lifelong love Delores “Dee” Wilke whom he married after graduation.
Jim started in farming at his family’s farm in...
Norma E. Cox
Jul 24, 2026
Norma E. Cox, 95 of Madison (formerly Waterloo), passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Madison Pointe Senior Living.
Norma was born on October 22, 1930 on the family farm near Cambridge, WI, the daughter of Harlan and Ludmilla (Kostner) Armstrong. She was united in marriage with Jim Cox on December 15th, 1951 in Edgerton, WI and the couple...
John C. Leischer
Jul 22, 2026
John C. Leischer, 96, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Marquardt Park Terrace.
John was born on October 11, 1929, in Waukesha, the son of Christian and Olive (Roemer) Leischer. Chris' first wife died very young and left him with 3 children - Robert, Wesley and Evelys (Roemer) now part of the family. He was the last...
John D. Reeve
Jul 20, 2026
John "Jack" David Reeve, 79, of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home.
Jack was born on May 29, 1947, in Missouri, the son of John and Sarah (Mullen) Reeve. Jack grew up in Huntington Station, New York, where he graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 1965. After high school, he left New York for Wisconsin,...
Ronald H. Grunewald
Jul 7, 2026
Ronald H. Grunewald, 84, of Watertown, was called to his eternal home in Christ on Wednesday, July 7, 2026 in the care of Rainbow Hospice.
Ron was born on November 17, 1941, in Cambridge, Wisconsin, the son of Arnold and Rachel (Strasburg) Grunewald and baptized at Lake Mills Moravian Church on February 8, 1942. He grew up tending to farm animals...
Athena Angela Arteaga-Flores
Jul 4, 2026
Athena Angela Arteaga-Flores, of Watertown, was born Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 6:45pm and entered eternal life surrounded by the love of her parents and family shortly after her birth that same day.
Athena was the beloved daughter of Angel and Alondra (Flores) Arteaga. She filled everyone’s hearts with so much love as the days and excitement to be with her...
Eric S. Quanbeck
Jul 2, 2026
Eric S. Quanbeck, 54, of Waukesha, formerly of Watertown, passed away on July 2, 2026, after battling with a recent diagnosis of stage IV metastatic melanoma.
Eric was born on July 12, 1971, in Racine, Wisconsin, the son of David and Anita (Buncis) Quanbeck. Eric excelled as a scholar-athlete at Watertown High School before going on to earn his bachelor’s degree...
Deborah L. Meier
Jun 26, 2026
Deborah L. Meier, 67 of Waunakee, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at UW-Hospital of Madison, surrounded by her loving family.
Deborah was born on March 24, 1959, the daughter of Richard and Billie (Trammell) Meier.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Deanna J. Deppe
Jun 25, 2026
Deanna Jean Deppe
February 14, 1939 – June 25, 2026
Deanna Jean Deppe, 87, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on February 14, 1939, in Watertown, Wisconsin, Deanna was the beloved daughter of Harold and Gertrude (Mankowski) Grunewald. She married the love of her life, Victor Deppe, on August 6, 1955, beginning a marriage...
Jean A. Ziemer
Jun 24, 2026
Jean Ann (Linde) Ziemer, 81, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
Jean was born on May 16, 1945, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Albert and Rosella (Lenz) Linde. She attended St. Stephen’s Lutheran School in Beaver Dam and graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1963. She worked at First...
Naomi A. Neuberger
Jun 22, 2026
Naomi A. Neuberger
Nov. 26, 1956 - Jun. 22, 2026
Naomi A. Neuberger, 69, of Watertown, passed away peacefully and was born to eternal life on June 22, 2026.
Naomi was born on November 26, 1956, in Columbus, the daughter of Frederick and Margarita (Hugener) Neuberger. She grew up on the family farm in Reeseville and with the faithful support of her parents...
Robert J. Linskens
Jun 12, 2026
Robert J. “Bob” Linskens, 88, of Watertown, passed away on June 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on April 3, 1938, in Milwaukee, the son of Albert and Delberta (Guenther) Linskens. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. On November 28, 1959, Bob was united in marriage...
Shirley Ann Kohl
Jun 8, 2026
Shirley Ann Kohl, 91, of Waterloo passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. She passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her children in her final days, knowing and feeling the depth of their love. Shirley was born on December 3, 1934, in Cazenovia, WI, the daughter of Oliver and Lois (Brimmer) Robertson. She married James Edward Kohl on October...
Anela Garcia Godina
Jun 8, 2026
Anela Garcia Godina, 31, of Waterloo, passed away on Monday June 8, 2026 at U.W. Hospital in Madison.
Anela is survived by: husband Raymond Godina; children Issac Juan Godina, Eliana Rae Godina and Macario Roque Godina; step-children Noel Godina and Sebastian Godina; parents Juan Pablo Garcia and Elsa Garcia; mother and father-in-law Christine Dominguez and Pedro Dominguez; brother Gilberto Garcia; sister-in-law...
Mary J. "Joan" Warras
Jun 6, 2026
Mary “Joan” Warras, 97, of Watertown, originally of Milwaukee, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Marquardt Manor Health Center.
Joan was born on January 12, 1929, the daughter of Bernard and Leona (Springob) Warras. She worked as a Library assistant for many years at UW Marquette. In her free time, she had an interest in the stock market and...
Juanita A. Pitterle
Jun 4, 2026
Juanita A. Pitterle, 89, of Watertown, died on Thursday, June 4, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home.
Juanita was born July 13, 1936, in Watertown, the daughter of Michael “Hilly” and Ida (Rickerman) Higgins. She married Duane C. Pitterle on September 13, 1958, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Johnson Creek.
Juanita was a 1952 graduate of Johnson Creek...
Betty J. Gerstner
May 26, 2026
Betty J. Gerstner, 87, of Watertown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a strong fight with chronic illness on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Heritage Homes of Watertown.
Betty was born on October 4, 1938, in the Town of York, WI, the daughter of Paul and Meta (Stelse) Frentzel. On October 26, 1957, Betty was united in marriage with...
Ronald M. Oelke
May 21, 2026
Ronald M. Oelke, 65, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home.
Ron was born on December 31, 1960, in Columbus, Wisconsin, the son of Herman “Skip” and Barbara (Vorpagel) Oelke. Ron was a Boy Scout in his youth and graduated from Waterloo High School in 1979, where he was active in sports and band, playing both...
Marilyn D. Schuett
May 17, 2026
Marilyn Dolores Schuett, 95 of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Columbus Health and Rehab.
Marilyn Dolores DeMarsh Krejcsi was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on November 21, 1930, the daughter of Dorothy (Hahn) DeMarsh Krejcsi and Clayton DeMarsh. Her stepfather was Charles Krejcsi. Marilyn attended schools in Lincolnwood, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Amundsen High School...
Robert E. Drotzur
May 15, 2026
Robert E. Drotzur, 70 of Watertown, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek.
Robert was born January 11, 1956, in Milwaukee, the son of Henry and Laverne (Helgersen) Drotzur.
Robert is survived by his brother Richard (Helen) Drotzer and other beloved family members.
No formal services will be held at this time.
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