Obituaries

May 13, 2020

Lavonne K. Reed, 75, of Waterloo passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

Lavonne was born on March 18, 1945 in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ora and Norma (Ward) Clark. She married Lewis Reed on August 25, 1982 in Ontario, Oregon and the couple enjoyed 37...

May 10, 2020

Donald G. Wisniewski, 51, of Marshall, passed after a twelve year courageous battle with a brain tumor on May 10, 2020.

Don was born on June 12, 1968 in Southfield, MI the son of Donald and Margaret (Stepnakowski) Wisniewski. Don grew up in Sterling Heights, MI and graduated from Stevenson High School. Don earned a Degree in...

May 6, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” LeMacher, 96, of Watertown, died peacefully in his sleep on May 6, 2020 at Rainbow Hospice Center in Johnson Creek.

Larry was born on November 13, 1923, in Oconomowoc, son of Leo Frank and Julia (Dornfeldt) LeMacher. Larry joined the Air Force in April of 1943 and was honorably discharged in February of 1946.

Apr 19, 2020

Lois M. Wickus, 91 passed away into Jesus’s arms on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Park Ridge Assisted Living in Marquardt Village in Watertown where she has resided for the last 4 and a half years. She was born on July 31, 1928 the daughter of Fred and Gertrude (Moll) Loeffler. She attended St. John’s Lutheran School and graduated...

Apr 18, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” D. Zoellick, 79, of Watertown passed away peacefully into Jesus’s arms on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Larry was born on July 21, 1940 in Watertown, the son of William and Viola (Eggert) Zoellick. He married the love of his life Jodine Armstrong on July 6,...

Apr 18, 2020

Carol P. Gamboeck, 80, of Reeseville passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Prairie Ridge Health Hospital in Columbus.

Carol was born on February 10, 1940 in Bessemer, Michigan the daughter of Henry and Bea (Codd) Woulle. She married Fredrick Gamboeck on August 26, 1959 in Dubuque, Iowa and the couple enjoyed 53 years of marriage...

Apr 7, 2020

Willard E. Christian, 88, of Watertown, went home to be with his Savior on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Heritage Homes in Watertown.

Willard was born on September 11, 1931 in the Town of Lebanon the son of Berthold and Floretta (Oestrich) Christian. He married Rose Kohls on November 10, 1956 at St. John’s in Watertown and...

Apr 5, 2020

Douglas L. Rabbach, 82, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Marquardt Park Ridge.

Douglas was born on August 22, 1937 in Watertown the son of Leonard and Irma (Vergenz) Rabbach. He was a teacher at Stoughton Jr. High School and Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville for most of his life. He proudly...

Mar 31, 2020

Marilyn J. Fairbrother, 81, of Watertown was called home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Watertown Health Care Center.

Marilyn was born on September 20, 1938 in West Allis, Wisconsin, the daughter of Milton and Mary (Uyvari) Mieritz. She married David Fairbrother on September 20, 1992 in Jamaica and the couple enjoyed...

Mar 25, 2020

Jon K. Sutherland went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek.

Jon Kipling Sutherland was born December 9th, 1964 in Aurora, Illinois to Frederick “Kip” and Joann (Haddock) Sutherland.  He lived his childhood in Illinois, and moved to Bethesda Lutheran Communities in Watertown in 1978....

Mar 24, 2020

Marlene Faupl, 86 of Watertown, previously of Menomonee Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Marquardt Park Terrace in Watertown.

Marlene was born on April 30, 1933 in Hamburg, Germany the daughter of Bruno and Adele (Theinert) Lenck. She married Emerich Faupl in Milwaukee on October 30, 1954 and the couple enjoyed 62 years of...

Mar 24, 2020

Lorraine I. Virchow, 85, of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, March, 24, 2020 at Columbus Health and Rehab.

Lorraine was born on September 29, 1934 in Wisconsin Rapids the daughter of Carl and Lauretta (Peshman) Hensler. She married the love of her life Gordon Virchow on September 10, 1955 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Waterloo...

Mar 18, 2020

Philip C. Broetzman, 78, of Waterloo was called home to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in Sun Prairie.

Philip was born on October 7, 1941 in Columbus, the son of Oscar and Phyllis (Ziebell) Broetzman. He married the love of his life Dixie Lee on October 9, 1965 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church...

Mar 16, 2020

Our son Alexander “Alex” L. Weihert, 23, of Watertown passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2020 at his home.

Alex, aka Pooh, aka Pretty Boi, aka Moose, was born on June 10, 1996 in Watertown, the son of Robert and Priscilla (Degner) Weihert. Alex enjoyed hunting, fishing, swimming, and had a soft spot for animals. Alex...

Mar 13, 2020

Richard A. “Rick” Miller, 62, of Waterloo, passed away suddenly on March 13, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Rick was born on October 16, 1957 in Beaver Dam, WI the son of Walter “Bud” and Margaret Miller.

Rick is survived by his sister Barbara Miller, brothers Steve (Margaret) Miller and John (Mary) Miller...

Mar 9, 2020

Betty R. Hill, 77 of Waterloo passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Betty was born on September 24, 1942 in Madison, the daughter of Roy and Hilda (Beitz) Eaton. She married Marvin Hill on May 7, 1994 and the couple enjoyed 25 years of marriage together. Betty worked as...

Mar 7, 2020

Stephen R. Mueller was born in Germany in 1991. His life began with a week spent in an incubator at the children’s hospital. From his earliest moments, Stephen was active and curious- always exploring and getting into things. He did not have a natural fear of anything and nothing held him back. He was the youngest of three boys...

Mar 4, 2020

Oscar Luis Alvarado of Big Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4th 2020 with his loving wife, Melinda Alvarado, by his side. He defied the odds and amazed us all. In his final days, he was surrounded by the love of his family and the grace of God.

Oscar was born in Crystal City, Texas...

Feb 29, 2020

Gertrude A. Moss, 89 of Watertown passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Gertrude was born on June 29, 1930 in Watertown, the daughter Harry and Marcella (Metzger) Zoelle. She married Daniel Moss on Aug. 13 1955 and the couple enjoyed 56 years of marriage together.   Gertrude worked as an RN with Dodge County for many...

Feb 16, 2020

Ann “Annie” M. Egan passed away at age 41, on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.

Annie was born on October 29, 1978 in Watertown, the daughter of David and Cathy (Henning) Egan. Annie was a very special person who profoundly touched and influenced her family and friends.  She never...