Obituaries

Dec 18, 2018

Lawrence Padilla, 67, of Watertown, WI passed away on Tuesday December 18, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.

A celebration of life will be held at Tri-County Unity in Watertown on Saturday December 22, 2018 from 11:00am until 12:30pm. Memorials and sympathy cards can be sent to 909 Vine Street. Watertown, WI 53098....

Dec 15, 2018

Jo Ellen Merkt, 69, of Watertown passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday December 15, 2018 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek, WI.

Jo Ellen was born on August 8, 1949 in Watertown, WI the daughter of Arnold and Jeanette (Johnson) Mayer. Jo Ellen married the love of her life Greory Merkt on...

Dec 13, 2018

Manuel “Manny” D. Fernandez Sr, 75, of Lyons, Illinois passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Northlake, Illinois.

Manny was born on February 5, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Peter and Bertha (Garcia) Fernandez. He married the love of his life Jacquleyn Haugh on June 18, 1966 in Brookfield, IL and...

Dec 12, 2018

Daisy H. Schwefel, 82, of DeForest, WI passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Daisy was born on September 10, 1936 in Watertown, WI the daughter of Edwin & Erna (Petig) Eckhardt. She grew up in Watertown and was a 1955 graduate of Watertown High-School. After graduation, she went on to...

Dec 9, 2018

Ruth G. Gramdorf, 96, of Watertown went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at U.W. Hospital in Madison.

Ruth was born on Oct. 16, 1922 the daughter of Fernando and Gertrude (Schumacher) Roth.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  She married the love of her life, Harry Gramdorf on...

Dec 4, 2018

Mrs. Sara E. Prigge, 49, of Watertown, WI passed peacefully into her Savior’s presence on December 4, 2018 while receiving in-patient care at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek.

Sara was born on December 30, 1968 to David and Reta (Hess) Shrauner in Moline, IL.  She grew up in Minneapolis, MN and attended Fourth Baptist Christian School during...

Dec 1, 2018

Timothy D. “Chip” Phipps, 63, of Watertown, WI passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Chip was born on August 28, 1955 in Boone, IA the son of Richard and Beatrice (Sego) Phipps. God blessed Chip with 3 children. He was an avid outdoorsman. He was happiest out in nature and loved...

Nov 30, 2018

Emma Nell M. McKinney, 90, of Watertown passed away peacefully at Marquardt Health Center on Friday, November 30, 2018.

Emma Nell was born on December 23, 1927 in Strawberry Point, Iowa the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Burgin) Stamp. Emma Nell married the love of her life Harvey McKinney on April 17, 1949 in Edgewood, Iowa and...

Nov 29, 2018

Charles “Chuck” S. Clark, 57, of Fort Atkinson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018.

Chuck was born on September 10, 1961. He joined the family of Walter and Marie Shamblin and their son John. He was raised in West Virginia until the family moved to Watertown.

Chuck lived and worked at Bethesda for...

Nov 25, 2018

Pastor Franklin P. Moore, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

Franklin was born July 7, 1923, the son of William and Pauline (Stears) Moore. He married Edna M. Stoops on July 11, 1945 at First Baptist Church in Princeton, Indiana. Soon after they were married, Frank felt the call to preach and attended...

Nov 20, 2018

Viola M. Weihert 87, of Watertown, WI passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at her home.

Viola was born on November 22, 1930 in Browntown, IL the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Phillips) Shippy. Viola married Reinhold “Reinie” Weihert on November 12, 1950 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waterloo and the two enjoyed 45 years...

Nov 18, 2018

Betty J. Theder 95, of Watertown passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Rainbow Hospice with her loving family by her side.

Betty was born on April 19, 1923 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Albert and Amanda (Dickhoff) Crouch. She married Peter E. Theder on May 2, 1942 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Watertown...

Nov 17, 2018

Bernice “Bernie” Linder, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 17, 2018.

Bernie was born June 14, 1928, in the home of her parents, Charles and Olga Wheeler, near Viroqua, Wisconsin.  She attended the one room schools in Lister and Cherry Grove, near Viroqua.  She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1946.  She graduated from Northwestern...

Nov 14, 2018

Lucille M. Hanson, 91, of Waterloo, WI passed away on November 14, 2018 at Columbus Health and Rehab Center with her loving family by her side.

Lucille was born on April 11, 1927 in Watertown, WI the daughter of William and Frieda (Kegler) Bibow. Lucille grew up in Waterloo, WI and God blessed her with two children....

Nov 6, 2018

Winifred Jeffrey, 94, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 6, 2018 at Park Terrace. Winifred was born on May 2, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of John and Ivy (Wood) Logan. Winifred married the love of her life Charles on July 11, 1941 in Clayton, MO and the couple enjoyed 66 years together. Winifred spent 35...

Nov 2, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Laura L. Wisniewski. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 30, 2018

Joan Helen Dommer: If you are about to cook a gourmet meal, play bridge, or tuck into a box of See’s Chocolates, remember Joan Dommer, who entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Her spirit is carried on by her loving husband and bridge partner, Jerry; her 4 children, Mark (Ruth) Dommer, Susie (Jay) Lauer, Meredith (Keith) Hamberg,...

Oct 28, 2018

Robert E. Hein, 95, of Waterloo passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Highland House in Waterloo.

Robert was born on February 8, 1923 in the Town of York, Dane County, the son of Christian and Ella (Doberstein) Hein. Robert is a graduate of Columbus High School. He served our country in the Army...

Oct 16, 2018

Cher Yang, 80, of Watertown, WI passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Cher was born on May 5, 1938 in Xieng-Khouang, Laos the son of You Yi and Ying (Vang) Yang. Cher married Moa Her in Laos and the couple enjoyed over 60 years of marriage together and were blessed with...

Oct 15, 2018

John L. Austin, 78 of Watertown passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer on Monday, October 15, 2018 at Marquardt Healthcare.

John was born on November 13, 1939 in Fairgrove, Michigan, the son of Justus and Maxine (Gardner) Austin. John joined the US Airforce in 1958. While stationed in Japan he met the...