Obituaries
Janet C. Borkenhagen
Oct 29, 2025
Janet C. Borkenhagen, 95 of Oconomowoc, joined her husband and went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Shorehaven.
Janet was born on January 4, 1930, in Sheboygan, the daughter of Ralph and Lauretta (Bergner) Thomas. She married Robert Borkenhagen on June 18, 1948, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stone Bank and the couple had...
Mary Ann Pernat
Oct 22, 2025
Mary Ann Pernat (Nee Sauer), 76 of Ixonia, passed away at Watertown Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
She married Everett Michalsky on October 11, 1969, in Oconomowoc. After Everett’s passing, Mary found love with Curt J. Pernat and they were married on April 25, 1976, In Ixonia.
Mary was a strong-minded, feisty lady who was firm in her beliefs. She...
Marvel Lou Riesop
Oct 21, 2025
Marvel Lou “Tootie” Riesop, 95, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Riverwalk Senior Living.
Marvel was born on February 19, 1930, in a cheese factory in Pardeeville, the daughter of Fritz and Bernice (Wakeman) Hasler. On June 10, 1949, Marvel was united in marriage to Lawrence Riesop at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waterloo, and the...
Bonnie R. Franklin
Oct 21, 2025
Bonnie R. Franklin (nee Staal)
Bonnie Rae Franklin, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 21, 2025.
Bonnie was born on September 8, 1941, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to Arthur and Alice (nee Reichert) Staal.
She was a 1959 graduate of Pewaukee High School.
On March 17, 1959, she married Bernard C. Franklin, after her sister-in-law Mary...
Mary J. Beyer
Oct 18, 2025
Mary J. Beyer, 86, of Waterloo/Marshall, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Columbus Nursing and Rehab.
Mary was born on July 18, 1939, in Watertown, the daughter of William and Mary (Heideman) Wedeward. She was a graduate from Waterloo High School and worked for over 24 years at Perry Printing. She was a longtime member of St. John Ev....
David "Pub" Kopplin
Oct 5, 2025
David “Pub” Kopplin, 75, of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Pub was born on March 3, 1950, in Hustisford, WI, the son of Louis and Betty (Dittman) DePover. He proudly served our country in the United States Army. He married the love of his life Patricia Miescher in June 6,1988, and the...
Bryan D. Wilson
Sep 27, 2025
Bryan Douglas Wilson left us on September 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, which was the most important part of his life. He had been valiantly battling bladder cancer since the end of 2022.
He was born to Garth “Stu” Wilson and Alice Koch Wilson in Hammond Indiana where he spent his early childhood until the family moved...
Raymond J. McNamee
Sep 18, 2025
Raymond J. McNamee, 73, of Marshall, passed away on September 18, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison.
Ray was born on February 18, 1952, in Beaver Dam, the son of Harland and Diane (Severson, later Schroud) McNamee. He married Mary Ellen Krueger on February 14, 1986, and the couple enjoyed 40 years of marriage. In his free time, he was an...
Kevin R. Gallup
Sep 15, 2025
Kevin R. Gallup, 51, of Madison, WI, passed away at his home on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Kevin was born in Watertown, WI, on December 15, 1973, the son of Richard and Bonnie (Wicker) Gallup. Kevin graduated with honors from Watertown Senior High School in 1992, and was active in football, baseball, and wrestling. In 1997 he graduated from UW LaCrosse...
Mildred E. Hildebrandt
Sep 7, 2025
Mildred E. “Millie” Hildebrandt, 96 of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Park Terrace.
Millie was born on October 7, 1928, in Chicago, the daughter of Albert and Gerda (Laas) Fischer. She was a 1946 graduate of Woodstock High School. On October 1, 1949, Millie was united in marriage with Gene Hildebrandt in Woodstock, IL, and the couple...
Brian C. Pitel
Sep 6, 2025
Brian C. Pitel
BORN: October 20,1978
BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE: September 6, 2025
Brian was a very happy, bright-eyed people watcher. He drew everyone in with his beautiful smile and deep hearty laugh. It was a blessing to have him in our lives. He was truly an angel. He was a resident of Bethesda Lutheran Home since 1992 and moved to his beautiful...
A. Clifford Fisk
Sep 3, 2025
A. Clifford “Cliff” Fisk, 89 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Spero Heritage Homes of Watertown.
Cliff was born on February 12, 1936, in Eaton, NY, the son of Allen and Velma (Holden) Fisk. He attended Concordia High School in Bronxville, NY, then went on to St. John’s Lutheran College in Winfield Kansas before finishing his...
Myrtle M. Covin
Sep 1, 2025
Myrtle Covin was born on April 11, 1961, in Chicago and died on September 1, 2025, at Broadstep Group Home here in Watertown, at the age of 64.
She was baptized in 1961 and moved to the former Bethesda Lutheran Home in 1971, being gently cared for by the loving staff, many of which were able to continue caring for her...
Mary M. Behm
Aug 28, 2025
Mary Madelaine Behm passed away at her home in Richfield, Wisconsin, on August 28, 2025, at the age of 89.
She was born on February 4, 1936, in Banbury, England, to Arthur and Ellen Kinnerley. On March 21, 1959, she married Howard Wallace Behm in England. In 1960, they began their life in the United States and shared many years fixing...
Brian L. Keuss
Aug 26, 2025
Brian L. Keuss, 68 of Watertown, passed away on August 26, 2025, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek.
Brian was born on April 28, 1957, in Illinois, the son of Glenn and Marie (Schneider) Keuss. Brian received joy and contentment from songs about Jesus and enjoyed being in the company of others to share his love. He brought happiness...
Robert F. Legg
Aug 25, 2025
Robert F. "Bobby" Legg, 82 of Jefferson, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2025, at home.
“Daddy’s coming to Bethesda on a horsey”
Robert Francis Legg
Born in Chicago, IL, on August 16th, 1943, to Frances and Robert Legg. He proudly represented both his father's and mother’s names. He had a sister Janet and a brother George. In 1966 he was admitted to...
Daniel J. Knapton
Aug 24, 2025
Daniel J. “Snickers” Knapton, 67 of Waterloo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Snickers was born on March 20, 1958, in Columbus, the son of Gordon and Violet (Pribbenow) Knapton. He was a graduate of Waterloo High School. Snickers loved being outside farming with his John Deere Tractors. In his free time, he enjoyed attending car shows and swap...
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.
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
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,...
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