Obituaries

Oct 10, 2021

Jeanne R. Zastrow, 86, of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Oakwood Village in Sun Prairie.

Jeanne was born on April 15, 1935 in Watertown, the daughter of Cyril and Alberta (Archie) Janisch. She married the love of her life Dave Zastrow on April 10, 1954 and the couple enjoyed 67 years of marriage....

Oct 7, 2021

Mark G. Blank, 53, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Mark was born on June 13, 1968, in Watertown, WI, the son of Robert and Marvel (Hoffman) Blank. He married the love of his life Jackie Sullivan on May 9, 2008 and the couple enjoyed 13 years of marriage....

Sep 27, 2021

Jerald E. Sauer, 72, of Portland, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born on January 2, 1949, in Columbus, the son of Lawrence (Scoop) and Genevieve (Kuipers) Sauer. He married the love of his life Bonnie Behling on September 9, 1967 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marshall...

Sep 26, 2021

Watertown-Allen A. Krause “Butch” 80, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, Sep. 26, 2021 at Marquardt Health Center.

Allen was born on April 10, 1941 in Watertown the son of Andrew and Esther (Niederwerfer) Krause.  Allen enjoyed fishing, hunting and driving his golf cart.  Above all, he loved the time he spent on Lake Puckaway. He was...

Sep 26, 2021

Dorothy Irene Beckett, 93, of Waterloo passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus.

Irene was born September 19, 1928 in Waterloo, the daughter of Albert and Ester (Vick) Lough. She graduated from Waterloo High School in 1947, where she played in the school band. She married Sylvester Finkler on June 28,...

Sep 20, 2021

Keith R. Doering, 73, of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Madison from conditions due to Agent Orange.

Keith was born on August 28, 1948, in Watertown, the son of Raymond and Jeroline (Will) Doering. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and above all spending time...

Sep 16, 2021

Thomas Robert Klug was called to his eternal home on Thursday, September 16, 2021, in the comfort of his apartment which he called home for many years.

Tom was born on January 1, 1969 (New Year Baby) to Richard and Jane (Krause) Klug. Tom was fun loving and hard working. He attended St. John Lutheran School and...

Sep 5, 2021

Edwina Zola McClary Hilleshiem, 88, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at St, Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on May 2,1933 in Richland County the daughter of Mack and Carolyn (Hagenston) McClary. Edwina graduated from Randolph High School in 1951.   She married Gaylord M. Hilleshiem on January 23, 1954. Together they were business...

Sep 3, 2021

Barbara J. Karr, 75, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at her home.

Barbara was born on January 8, 1946 in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Deloris (Buda) Hill.  Barbara had a passion for cooking and baking, and created many of her own cookbooks, she also enjoyed ceramics, and crocheting. She...

Aug 28, 2021

Francis E. Kitelinger, 83, of Waterloo passed away Saturday August 28, 2021 at Prairie Ridge Hospital in Columbus.

Francis was born June 23, 1938 in Glen Haven, Wisconsin the son of Raymond and Belva (Molzof) Kitelinger. He married the love of his life Donna Morris on October 14, 1960 and the couple enjoyed 54 years before her...

Aug 26, 2021

James Baldwin Raue, 84, died Thursday, August 26, at his home in Winter Park, Florida.

Jim was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Watertown, Wisconsin on March 3rd, 1937.  He attended St. Bernard’s School and graduated from Watertown High School in 1955. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin,...

Aug 25, 2021

Michael Nehls of Clyman, Wisconsin, passed away at Beaver Dam Hospital in Wisconsin on August 25th, 2021 at the age of 66.

He was born on March 16th, 1955, in Watertown, Wisconsin and was brought into God’s family by the grace of God at his baptism on April 10th, 1955. As he attended school at St. John’s...

Aug 24, 2021

Perpetual light shined upon Gary G. Gscheidmeier the morning of Tuesday, August 24th, 2021. As a child of German immigrants, he embodied their success through leadership by example, hard work and integrity first. His service to others helped elect the first-ever African-American Student Body President at Marquette University and to allow women to become first-time members to the Bavarian...

Aug 17, 2021

Esther C. Lessard (Clara), 97, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Highland House in Watertown.

Clara was born on January 17, 1924 in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Angela (Cerra) Tavern. Clara was a lifelong member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. In her free time she enjoyed cooking,...

Aug 9, 2021

Bernard J. “Bernie” Erlandson 61, of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at home with his family by his side.

Bernie was born on Sept. 2, 1959 in Joliet, IL the son of Iver and Elizabeth Erlandson and grew up in Deerfield, WI.

Bernie and his son Mike, shared a passion for restoring...

Aug 4, 2021

Kenneth R. Cole, 63, of Watertown, WI passed away August 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving wife.

Kenny was born on April 22, 1958 in Santa Paula, CA, the son of Virgil and Panzie (Maxwell) Cole. On July 3, 1987 he married the love of his wife Cathy Alley in Las Vegas, NV. The couple...

Aug 2, 2021

Glenn E Hildebrandt, 86, Watertown, formerly of Walworth, WI, died peacefully at his home with his wife by his side, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021.

Glenn was born on June 30, 1935, in Woodstock, IL, the son of Paul and Ella (Schmarje) Hildebrandt.  He was a 1953 graduate of Woodstock High School.  On May 21, 1955, Glenn married...

Jul 31, 2021

Joan A. Pfeifer (nee Emery), 88 of Marshall passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Sienna Crest in Marshall.

Joan was born on September 7, 1932, in Galesville, WI the daughter of DeWitt and Laurelda (Wiskerchen) Emery. She married the love of her life Wayne Pfeifer on August 23, 1952 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in...

Jul 30, 2021

Doris died peacefully on July 30th at Eagle View Assisted Living in Jefferson,WI.

Doris was born on March 22, 1939 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Her parents were Harold Link and Mathilda (Engel) Link. Her mother died during Doris’ birth and she was raised by her father.

They moved frequently & Doris attended various grade schools....

Jul 28, 2021

Robert D. Wheeler (Butch), 85, of Watertown, and formerly of Portage passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Robert was born on March 22, 1936 in Portage, WI, the son of Donald and Charlotte (Schult) Wheeler. Bob served our Country in the US Marine Corp from 1956-1959; “Semper Fi”. He married...