Obituaries

Nov 6, 2020

Retired, decorated Senior Master Sergeant Joel Robert Rosenow entered into eternal life on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the age of 79, with his loving wife, Barbara Jean, by his side.

SMSGT Rosenow was born on June 21, 1941 in Long Prairie, Minnesota - the son of Vernon and Rosetta (Draeger) Rosenow.  He married the love of...

Nov 3, 2020

Ann M. Brodbeck 52, of Marshall, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison following a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Ann was born on Aug. 16, 1968 in Algoma, WI the daughter of Charles and Marietta (Koutsky) Schmitt. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree from U.W. Oshkosh.  She married the...

Nov 3, 2020

Christopher Paul Timmer 61, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Chris was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Julia Barth Timmer and William Robinson Timmer. In 1968 Chris moved to Watertown as a resident of Bethesda Lutheran Home main campus. Chris was...

Nov 1, 2020

Austin H. Rennhack 21, of Reeseville, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Watertown Regional Medical Center following complications due to an automobile accident.

Austin was born on October 6, 1999 in Columbus the son of Donald and Kelly (Gamboeck) Rennhack. He was a 2018 graduate of Dodgeland High school. He worked as a landscaper with...

Oct 30, 2020

Phyllis J. Moon, 89, of Marshall, passed away due to Covid-19 on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

The former Phyllis Hopfensperger was born on May 28, 1931 in the Town of Holland, daughter of Albert Hopfensperger and Elvera Dexheimer.

Phyllis attended Kaukauna and Brillion High School. Her major in accounting...

Oct 30, 2020

Irene J. Dehling, 92, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Larson House in Columbus.

Irene was born on November 10, 1927 in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Ernest and Sadie (Mitchell) Ward. She married William Zickert on October 28, 1944 at St. John Lutheran Church in Newville, WI. Irene enjoyed working...

Oct 29, 2020

Kathie A. Kaus, 69 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Jefferson Memory Care.

Kathie was born on January 1, 1951 in Watertown, the daughter of Herman and Doris (Tester) Kaus. She worked a majority of her life at the VA Hospital in Madison in the billing department. Kathie enjoyed playing BINGO as...

Oct 28, 2020

Joyce A.  Austin, 83, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.

Joyce was born on February 19, 1937 in Dousman, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Delores (Schultz) Cramer. She married the love of her life, John Austin on August 6, 1966 at her family's homestead in Dousman, WI and...

Oct 27, 2020

Michelle M. Hansen, age 32, was called home to be with her Savior on October 27, 2020, at UW Hospital in Madison, after a courageous battle with heart failure.  She was born March 7, 1988, in Beaver Dam, WI.

Michelle graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration in September of 2016.  Up until her diagnosis...

Oct 22, 2020

Margaret M. Cox, 94, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at Agrace Hospice Inpatient Center in Janesville.

Margaret was born on Nov. 9, 1925 in Randolph, WI the daughter of William and Esther (Rousseau) Smith.  Margaret married the love of her life, Sidney Cox at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Randolph on Aug. 2,...

Oct 20, 2020

Daniel, "Dan" Kubly, 79, passed away Tuesday, October 20,2020.  He was born December 10, 1940, son of Felix and Doris nee Wurtzler Kubly.  Dan loved being comfortable at home, watching tv, playing on his computer,  and taking care of his furry friends.

Daniel is survived by Debbie Wendt; his 3 children; Susan (Ronald) Hill, Jeffrey...

Oct 13, 2020

Melvin Bergdoll, 88, of Watertown passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home.

Melvin was born on September 13, 1932 the son of George and Esther (Altenburg) Bergdoll. He married Carol Buss on July 19, 1958 in Watertown and they enjoyed 54 years of marriage. He was a member of Mamre Moravian Church all his...

Oct 13, 2020

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Heaven welcomed home one of the brightest souls the world has ever seen. Dena Jean (Schimming) Frentzel, 55, of Waterloo passed away in the home of her loving mother after fighting a hard battle against brain cancer over the last five years. She was born November 21st, 1964 in Columbus, Wisconsin to parents Marvin...

Oct 9, 2020

Watertown- La Vern A. Seibel, 87, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

La Vern was born on Oct. 25, 1932 in Watertown the son of Clarence and Lillian (Kreiziger) Seibel.  He served in the US Army from 1952-56.  He married the love of his life Barbara Krause on June...

Oct 9, 2020

James G. Schmitt, 76, of Watertown passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

James was born on February 3, 1944 in Watertown, the son of Joseph and Melinda (Ziemer) Schmitt. He owned and operated Schmitt Builders in Washington state and Big Bear Construction in Colorado for many years before moving back to...

Oct 9, 2020

Waterloo-Thomas R. Kruesel 56, of Waterloo, passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Tom was born on Oct. 20, 1963 in Watertown the son of Robert and Jacqueline (Reed) Kruesel. He married the love of his life Lisa Schuett on Aug. 16, 1985 and the couple enjoyed 35 years together. Tom loved...

Oct 6, 2020

John A. Gillitzer, 84, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on July 23, 1936 in Carpio, South Dakota the son of Edmond and Rose (Pueringer) Gillitzer. John served our country proudly for 18 years in the United States Navy. He married the...

Oct 2, 2020

Walter H. Hensler, of Waterloo passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Walter was born on May 4, 1931 in the Town of Portland, the son of Emil and Vera (Doschadis) Hensler. Born and raised to be a young man on a farm with his parents until the age of 19. At...

Sep 28, 2020

Jodine C. Zoellick, 80, of Watertown, was called home to her heavenly Father on Monday, September 28, 2020 at her home.

Jodine was born on August 14, 1940, the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Zastrow) Armstrong. She married the love of her life Lawrence Zoellick on July 6, 1973 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown and...

Sep 25, 2020

Lisa fought a long, hard battle with BRCA-2 breast cancer for two years. During those two years, she always stayed positive, never complained of her pain or misfortune, and handled her sickness with grace, dignity, and poise. Unless one knew it, one would never guess how sick she truly was. She always had a glow and energy about her....