Obituaries

May 31, 2022

Harvey E. Zastrow, 73, of Watertown passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home.

Harvey was born on June 24, 1948 in Watertown, the son of Herbert and Viola (Groeler) Zastrow. He was a long time member of St. John Lutheran Church in Watertown. He worked as a Grinder at the Waukesha Foundry for many...

May 30, 2022

Denise J. Gray, 57, of Cottage Grove passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at UW Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Denise was born on October 28, 1964 in Columbus, WI. The daughter of Don and June (Rettschlag) Hensler. Denise married the love of her life James Gray on September 26, 1992 at St. John Ev....

May 13, 2022

Wayne F. Kressin, 93, of Watertown was born to eternal life on Friday, May 13, 2022.

He was born September 22, 1928 in Watertown. The son of William and Cecile (Kaminski) Kressin. He attended St. Bernard's grade school and graduated from high school in 1947. He attended Marquette University graduating from engineering school in 1951. He served...

May 10, 2022

Tammy L. Higgins, 53, of Milwaukee, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Tammy was born on November 4, 1968, in Oconomowoc, the daughter of Raymond and Jean (Schultz) Higgins. She was a Title One reading and Math Teacher for the Choice School system in Milwaukee. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in...

May 9, 2022

Douglas A. Meske, 54, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at his home.

Douglas was born on June 9, 1967, the son of Donald and Arlis (Polensky) Meske. He worked as a tool and die maker for many years. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid Packer fan. He...

May 2, 2022

We deeply regret the passing of our brother Van Alan “Bushka” Travnick of Jefferson, WI. On May 2, 2022.

Van was born on October 19, 1954. He was generous, kind hearted, and laugh out loud funny. He is survived by his brother Glenn (Darlene) of Waterloo, sister Donna (Bill) Strand of Sebring, FL, and brother Randy of...

May 1, 2022

Leonardo “Lenny” M. Soto, 63, of the Town of Concord passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Leonardo was born on November 20, 1958 in Fort Atkinson, the son of Fidencio and Maria (Marines) Soto. He married the love of his life Ida Koeppler on July 2nd 1993 in...

Apr 19, 2022

Noreen “Renie” E. Holzhueter, 85, of Waterloo passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.

Renie was born on May 15, 1936, the daughter of Ewald and Alrude (Hart) Beitz. She married Jerome “Jerry” Holzhueter on September 12, 1959 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Waterloo. She helped farm with her husband...

Apr 14, 2022

Myrtle E. Korth, 97, of Waterloo, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Columbus Health and Rehab.

Myrtle was born on January 22, 1925 in Waterloo, the daughter of Walter and Lenora (Neupert) Wendt. She married the love of her life Harold Korth on October 20, 1945, and the couple enjoyed 55 years of marriage before...

Apr 13, 2022

Geraldine I. “Geri” Heling (formerly Zellmer), 96, of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 with her family at her side at Sienna Crest in Marshall.

Geri was born on July 4, 1925 in the Town of Portland, the daughter of Minor and Alma (Gehrke) Haseleu. She was married to Kenneth Zellmer for many years, she...

Apr 4, 2022

Deborah L. Roser, 62, of Johnson Creek, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at her home.

Deb was born on December 22, 1959 in Yankton, South Dakota, the daughter of Rev. William and Roberta (Durstewitz) Roser. Deb loved going to Bible studies and attending church, also watching Disney movies, listening to music, attending Brewer games, people...

Apr 3, 2022

Kevin “Kip” Luker, 63, of Watertown passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Marquardt Health Center.

Kip was born on January 30, 1959, in Champaign, Illinois, the son of Tom and Carol (Wroblewski) Luker. He married the love of his life Beth Moore on August 28, 1981 in Madison and the couple enjoyed 40 years of...

Mar 29, 2022

Mary Ruth “Ruth” Becker, 98, of Menasha, WI, joined the company of her savior on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. For the past two years she had lived at Heritage Homes in Watertown.

Ruth was born on September 20, 1923 to John and Mary (Evans) Scanlon in Menasha, WI. A member of the National Honor Society, she was...

Mar 26, 2022

Jenny (Jen) K. Riederer, 95, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

On January 26, 1927, Jen was born in Ironwood, MI, to Emanual and Delphina Gabos. She graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic High School in Ironwood. While in high school, Jen and a friend helped the war effort...

Mar 23, 2022

Marvin A. Braunschweig, 90, of Marshall passed away on March 23, 2022 at Lilac Springs Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family.

Marvin was born on December 1, 1931 in the township of Medina, Wisconsin. The son of Albert and Ruth (Chadwick) Braunschweig. He married the love of his life Lois Schroeder on July 24, 1954 at...

Mar 23, 2022

Viola Olson, 93, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Riverview Assisted Living Center in Watertown.

Viola Grace (Hanson) Olson was born on July 5, 1928 in Winchester, WI, the fourth daughter of Gayhart and Nora Hanson. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. Her first husband, Merton R....

Mar 21, 2022

Donald (Don) R. Hanson, 94, of Watertown passed away peacefully on March 21st, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born on July 1, 1927 in Merrill, Wisconsin, son of Rex and Anna (Stimers) Hanson. He married Phyllis D. Goecke on June 9, 1951 at the First Congregational Church in Watertown. They had two children and...

Mar 18, 2022

Josephine “Josie” Marie Williams, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 18, 2022 at the age of 84.

Born in Chicago, IL on February 12, 1938, her parents Ben and Lillian Plechaty moved their family to Fort Atkinson, WI in 1944, where Josie attended school and graduated high school in...

Mar 18, 2022

Betty R. May, 75, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Watertown Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on October 1, 1946 in Watertown, the daughter of Herbert and Evelyn (Schultz) May. She was a graduate of Lakeside Lutheran High School. She was a long time active member of...

Mar 16, 2022

Leroy H. Berkhahn, Jr., 56, was greeted in Heaven by his mom and dad, Karen (Rosner) and Leroy Berkhahn on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

Leroy was born on July 4, 1965. He loved looking outside at the birds. Leroy’s biggest gift was his contagious smile. He cheered for the Badgers, Brewers, Packers, especially Aaron Rodgers.

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