Obituaries

Jan 3, 2023

Janice B. Pirkel, 82 of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Bedrock Health Care Center of Watertown.

Jan was born November 13, 1940, in Brookfield WI, the daughter of Henry and Laurina (Mueller) Zillmer. She grew up on a farm and with no brothers in her family learned to work hard. Jan later graduated...

Jan 1, 2023

Pastor Richard Eugene Akins, 76 of Appleton (and formerly of Jefferson and Watertown), WI was called home to meet his Savior on Friday, February 24, 2023, while resting at home.

Rich was born to parents, Aaron and Margaret (Maxine) Akins of Creve Coeur, IL on October 22, 1946, in Peoria, IL. Upon graduating from East Peoria Community...

Dec 29, 2022

Beverly Ann Sell, 82 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Rainbow Hospice- Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek.

Bev was born July 6, 1940, on her grandparent’s farm in Watertown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Martin and Viola (Tietz) Schuett.

Bev was married to Robert E. Sell on July 6, 1963 and would...

Dec 26, 2022

Valerie T. Wagner, 74, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek with her family by her side.

Valerie was born on July 30, 1948, in Lebanon, the daughter of Edwin and Ada (Zwieg) Braunschweig. Valerie was Baptized on August 17, 1948, and confirmed on April 15, 1962,...

Dec 22, 2022

Itzel Esperanza Flores was called home to her Heavenly Father on December 22, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Itzel was born on December 11, 2022, the daughter of Alejandro and Lidia (Aguero) Flores. She leaves behind her parents, sister Jovanna Flores, paternal grandparents Javier Francisco Flores and Angelina Alcantara, maternal grandparents Faustino Aguero  and Esperanza...

Dec 22, 2022

God was gracious in allowing her to pass peacefully under the care of an amazing staff at Froedert Hospital, and now she is celebrating the birth of our Saviour with Him.

Susan was born on June 19, 1962 in New York. She was a teacher at Keystone Christian Academy and a member of...

Dec 19, 2022

Mary Ann Noon (Byrne), age 94, passed away on Monday afternoon December 19, 2022 at Marquardt assisted living.  She will be deeply missed by Robert (her husband), her family and friends.

Mary Ann Byrne was born on October 14, 1928 in Watertown, daughter of Raphael and Francis (Paulik) Byrne.  Mary attended St. Bernard’s school and graduated from...

Dec 19, 2022

Catherine A. Kwapil, 80 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek.

Catherine was born November 17, 1942, in Sheboygan Falls, the daughter of Raymond and Cyrilla (Janssen) Danks. On June 3, 1967, she married William Kwapil Jr. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sheboygan Falls and the...

Dec 15, 2022

Katie Lee Gamboeck, 41, of Reeseville, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.

Katie Lee was born on June 17, 1981 in Columbus, the daughter of Guy and Patricia (Lasiewicz) Gamboeck. She attended school in Waterloo, and earned degrees in many different fields. She was a hard worker. She was a sponsor with...

Dec 8, 2022

Victor L. Deppe, 87, of Waterloo, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at UW Hospital in Madison.

Victor was born on September 20, 1935, in Waterloo the son of Louis and Norma (McGovern) Deppe. Victor grew up on a farm on Island Road outside of Waterloo. In his early years he worked as a milk hauler...

Dec 6, 2022

Jerad  L. Lutz, 32 of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at UW-Hospital of Madison.

Jerad was born December, 23, 1989, in Madison, the son of Larry Lutz and Florenda Watters. Married to Sarah (Phelan) Lutz. He enjoyed the freedom of his job, meeting new people, and looking for new places to fish. The job was unsettling...

Nov 19, 2022

Mary A. Bankert went to her heavenly home at Alden Estates of Jefferson to dance again with her loving husband Eddie and see her son Edward. She is the last survivor of her immediate family.

Mary Agnes Neuman was born on August 7, 1928 in Watertown, WI to Edward and Julia Neuman.

She attended schools...

Nov 16, 2022

Douglas C. Schefft, 64 of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital of Madison.

Doug was born February 13, 1958, in Milwaukee, the son of Charles E. and Jean H. (Hartshorn) Schefft. He attended Washington High School, graduating in 1976, and he went on to earn his BS, and M.S., LPC through...

Nov 11, 2022

Alan D. Sanders, 76, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Bedrock Health Center in Watertown.

Alan was born on November 2, 1946 in Minnesota, the son of Duane and Marcella (Smith) Sanders. He married the love of his life Carol Neubauer on June 25, 1977 and the couple enjoyed 45 years of marriage....

Nov 5, 2022

Daniel J. Higgins, 83 of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Marquardt Memorial Manner in Watertown.

Dan was born on January 14, 1939, the son of Raymond and Adaline (Grady) Higgins. He attended Watertown High School. Dan was an avid pool player and was even a State Champion. He was a loyal Green Bay...

Oct 24, 2022

Cheryl L. “Cherie” Malueg, 68 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at her home.

Cherie was born on April 17, 1954, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Edgar and Carol (Reifschneider) Schneider. She grew up in the area and was a graduate of Hamilton High School in Sussex. Cherie was fiercely independent and strong willed,...

Oct 23, 2022

Eunice G. Lovrine, 89 of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Park Ridge Assisted Living Center in Watertown.

Eunice was born July 15, 1933, in Wauwatosa, the daughter of Frank and Bernice (Vetter) Reder. She attended school in the area and eventually graduated from Oconomowoc High School. On August 9, 1952, Eunice married Donald...

Oct 19, 2022

Donna Kurschner, beloved mother and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was 83 years old.

Donna was born to Ralph and Beth Hanson on March 10, 1939 in Barron, WI where she later attended school.  In 1956, she married Bob Kurschner on June 8, enjoying 25 years of...

Oct 13, 2022

Lawrence E. Crouch III (CRFE), 72, passed away on October 13, 2022, at his home in Watertown, WI

Lawrence was born on February 4, 1950, in Henderson, Kentucky. He married Beth Hirsch and they enjoyed 37 years of marriage, and were blessed with 4 children.

He graduated From USI in 1984. His love of the...

Oct 6, 2022

Gordon R. Van Loenen, 80 of Watertown, previously of Moses Lake, WA, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Alden Estates of Jefferson.

Gordon was born May 24, 1942, in Denver, CO, the son of John and Hilda (Nelson) Van Loenen. He was a 1960 graduate of South High School in Denver....