Obituaries

Dec 3, 2017

George H. Smith, 98, of Oconomowoc passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at the Zilber Hospice Center in Wauwatosa surrounded by his loving family.

George was born on February 23, 1919 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin  the son of George and Esther (Merath) Smith. George married his loving wife Rita Novtony in 1946 in Watertown and the two...

Dec 1, 2017

Verna B. Abendroth 94, of Waterloo, passed away on Friday December 2, 2017.

Verna was born on July 12, 1923 in St. James, MN the daughter of Ernst and Margret (Braun) Birkholz.  She married Elmer Abendroth on June 3, 1950 at St. Mark’s Lutheran church in Mankato, MN.  Verna loved children and spent many years teaching students...

Nov 28, 2017

Dolores F. Kanzenbach 87 of New Hope, TN formerly of Waterloo passed away on Nov. 28, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Dolores was born on Dec. 5, 1929 in the Town of Milford the daughter of William and Evelyn (Dobbratz) Dettmann.  She married Harold Kanzenbach on Dec. 8, 1956 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waterloo...

Nov 28, 2017

Shirley A. Everson, 91, of Waterloo passed away on Nov. 28, 2017 at home.

Shirley was born on Oct. 31, 1926 in Richwood Township, Richland Co., WI the daughter of Loyd and Nora (Dalton) Chitwood.  She was proud of the fact that she grew up learning in a one room schoolhouse.  Shirley married her high school sweetheart...

Nov 24, 2017

Doris A. Scheel, 72 of Reeseville passed away on November 25, 2017 at her home.

Dory was born on June 10, 1945 in Columbus, Wisconsin the daughter of Paul & Laura (Benninger) Hafenstein. On April 27, 1968, Dory married the love of her life Gary Scheel in Cambridge, Wisconsin. The couple was blessed with two loving sons,...

Nov 17, 2017

Mark Robert Johnson of Watertown passed away at the age of 56 on Friday November 17, 2017 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Mark was born on September 15, 1961 in Arlington Heights, IL the son of Robert and Maribeth (Heiden) Johnson. He attended St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Lebanon. Mark loved organ music and attending church. He enjoyed people...

Nov 16, 2017

Eugene H. Siebers, 53, of Watertown passed away on November, 16, 2017 at his home.

Eugene was born on November 29, 1963 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Eugene married his loving wife Caralee Baxter on February 17, 2006 in the US Virgin Islands. First and foremost, Eugene was an excellent father to his son Logan. He loved his little...

Nov 14, 2017

Roger J. Riege 74, of Waterloo went to be with his Lord on Tuesday November 14, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison following a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.

Roger was born on May 4, 1943 in Columbus, WI the son of Norman and Adeline (Kegler) Riege.  Roger married his “high school sweetheart” Carole Luther on July...

Nov 5, 2017

Glenn Louis (Lou) Rieder USMC (Ret.), 94 of Watertown, died at his home on Sunday, All Saints Day, November 5, 2017.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2017, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. David K. Groth officiating.  Friends and relatives may pay their...

Nov 4, 2017

Verona M. ”Roni” Martin 89, of Oakfield, formerly of Watertown passed away on Saturday Nov. 4, 2017.

Verona was born on Nov. 7, 1927 in Watertown the daughter of William and Ida (Setzkorn) Rupnow.  She married Herbert Martin on June 25, 1949 in Rockton, IL and he later died on April 14, 1975.  Roni owned and operated...

Nov 2, 2017

Franklyn P. Bergdoll 80, of Watertown passed away on Thursday November 2, 2017 at Marquardt Health Center.

Frank was born on August 17, 1937 to Frank and Selma (Voss) Bergdoll. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He married his loving wife, Geraldine Boje on June 27, 1959. For work, Frank managed TempAir Company for...

Oct 24, 2017

Kimberly M. Engstrom 46 of Watertown passed away on Tuesday October 24, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Kim was born on April 17, 1971 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Larry and Christine (Marciniak) Engstrom.  Kim was a great mother and was an amazingly loving and generous person.  She had a deep faith and loved God,...

Oct 17, 2017

Dean C. Wagie 67, of Watertown passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at home.

Dean was born on Feb. 7, 1950 in Watertown, WI the son of Lawerance and June (Peep) Wagie. Dean was a 1969 graduate of Watertown High School. Dean worked for the State of Wisconsin with Veteran’s job placement. He served with the...

Oct 8, 2017

Ellsworth C. Schuett, 93 minus 4 days, of Watertown passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Highland House in Watertown. Ellsworth was born in the Town of Concord on October 12, 1924, the son of Leonard and Otillie (Helendrung) Schuett. He was united in marriage to Miriam Rastede on December 1, 1945 at Zion Episcopal Church and the...

Sep 28, 2017

Elinor "Ellie" Marie Basso, 88 of Watertown peacefully went Home to Glory, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at her home. Elinor was born November 28, 1928, in Syracuse, New York the daughter of Frank Mercer and Lylla M. (Smith) Gulland. She became a Christian later in life after reading a biblical pamphlet given to her father and discussing with him...

Sep 22, 2017

Shirley A. Stark, 82, of Waterloo passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Watertown Hospital. Shirley was born on December 14, 1934 the daughter of Minor and Alma (Gehrke) Haseleu. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Waterloo for many years. Shirley was a very hard working woman. She worked at the Waterloo Shoe Factory and...

Sep 22, 2017

Joyce L. Johanson 68, of Watertown passed away on Friday Sept. 22,2017. Joyce was born on July 20, 1949 in Hammond, IN the daughter of William and Thelma (Furness) Johanson. Joyce had been with Bethesda for 60 years. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Survivors including: Siblings Sharee (Richard) Johnson of Elk River, MN, Jerilyn Johanson...

Sep 17, 2017

Patrick J. Kilroy 35 of Watertown passed away on Sunday Sept. 17, 2017 at home. Patrick was born on Sept. 28 1981 in Wauwatosa, WI the son of John and Candice (Annell) Kilroy. Patrick worked general construction as his trade. Patrick was known as generous, loyal, caring, kind hearted and hard working. Above all he loved his family and will...

Sep 15, 2017

Herbert D. Zoellick 82, of Watertown passed away on Friday September 15, 2017 at Rainbow Hospice Center in Johnson Creek. Herb was born on November 20, 1934 in Watertown the son of William and Viola (Eggert) Zoellick. He was a graduate of Watertown High School. He served his country in the US Army and was a life member of the...

Sep 14, 2017

Stephen R. Wood, 59, of Waterloo passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg with his loving family by his side. Stephen was born on December 16, 1957 in Springfield, Massachusetts the son of Fredrick and Marion (Kelly) Wood. Stephen married the love of his life, Joyce Stangler on June 7, 1991 in Jefferson, Wisconsin and...