Obituaries
Nanette J. Schernecker
Jan 29, 2024
Nanette J. Schernecker, 58, of Reeseville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Nanette was born on November 20, 1965, in Superior, WI, the daughter of Walter and Patricia (Smith) Barker. She married the love of her life Timm Schernecker on August 17, 1985, in Tigerton, WI and the couple...
Carol A. Lindner
Jan 29, 2024
Carol A. Lindner, 85 of Hartford, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Angel’s Grace in Oconomowoc.
Carol was born on April 24, 1938, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Fredrick and Janet (Kaminski) Dehring. She married Lee W. Lindner on September 6, 1958. Carol was a long-time checker at Kohl’s Food Store. She later enjoyed working as an administrative assistant...
Dorothy J. Wegner
Jan 29, 2024
Dorothy Wegner (Graves) was born on May 1, 1935, in Faribault, Minnesota. She passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on January 29, 2024.
Dorothy was baptized into the body of Christ on May 15, 1935. She grew up in Faribault with her sisters Marlyss, Marion, and Carol and her parents Irene and Freeman Graves. She spent happy days...
Herschel F. Wickert
Jan 17, 2024
Herschel F. Wickert, 80, of Watertown passed away on January 17, 2024, at his home in Watertown.
Herschel was born on December 11, 1943, in Watertown, the son of Fredrick and Elaine (Hollatz) Wickert. After graduating from Watertown High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country during Vietnam. After his service, Herschel married...
Robert B. Geishirt
Jan 15, 2024
Bob passed away after a very brief illness on the morning of January 15, 2024. He was able to enjoy the Packer game one more time with his siblings the day before.
Bob was born on October 10, 1950, the son of Sylvester and Ann Geishirt. He is survived by Ellen Geishirt, Kathy (James) Hornby, Jim Geishirt, Judy (Tim) Wicke, John...
Carsten Vallin
Jan 14, 2024
Carsten Vallin, 74, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side.
Carsten was born on June 16, 1949, in Denmark, the son of Enid Pölkemann. He married Jill Lumby on January 16, 2004, in Las Vegas, and the couple enjoyed 20 years of marriage. He owned and operated Vogue cleaners...
Norbert D. Novak
Jan 12, 2024
Norbert David Novak died peacefully on January 12, 2024 at the VA Hospital in Madison after a 10 year struggle with CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia).
Norb was born in Beaver Dam, WI on October 6, 1951, to Norbert Thomas and Marjorie Jane (Kopff) Novak. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1969 after which he was drafted into the Army...
Irlanda Garcia Gomez
Jan 11, 2024
Irlanda García Gómez, 45, México, passed away on January 11, 2024 at Watertown Regional Hospital.
Irlanda was born May 1, 1978, the daughter of Alejandro García y Salustia Gómez.
Era una persona que sin importar la situación siempre viva sin miedo. Firme como los árboles y flexible como el agua. Una persona llena de amor, valor y carisma. Una madre...
Michael R. Gruett
Jan 10, 2024
Michael R. Gruett, 64 of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his home.
Michael was born October 24, 1959, in Milwaukee, the son of Robert and Marie (Habbegger) Gruett. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. In 1982, he married Rosemary Riddell and the two spent many happy years together. Michael will be...
Donald G. Bonack
Jan 10, 2024
Donald G. Bonack, 87, of Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Columbus Health and Rehab.
Don was born on September 12, 1936, the son of Robert and Clara (Bauer) Bonack. He married the love of his life Donna Grover on May 18, 1963, in Stevens Point and the couple enjoyed 60 years of marriage. Don proudly served...
Gary J. Fassbender
Jan 3, 2024
Gary passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
Gary was born to Leon (Fuzzy) and Caroline Fassbender on August 8, 1955. He enjoyed playing cards and fishing. He worked in the pallet industry for over 30 years.
Gary is survived by his five sisters: Coleen Irgens, Carla Hopkins, Becky Weatherwax (Darwin), Brenda Mabry (Tim), and Tina...
Paul E. Voegeli
Dec 25, 2023
Paul E. Voegeli, 85 of Township of Milford, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Aurora St. Luke's of Milwaukee.
Paul Edgar Voegeli was born December 27, 1937, in Watertown, the son of Emil and Julieanna Anna (Lohrberg) Voegeli. He attended Watertown High School and later served his country in the United States Air Force. Paul married...
Glenn R. Harke
Dec 18, 2023
Glenn R. Harke, 73, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Marquardt Park Terrace.
Glenn was born on June 9, 1950, in Green Bay, the son of Albert and Lois (Moser) Harke. Glenn was a graduate of Madison LaFollette High School in 1968; he then earned his Bachelor’s degree in theatre and music from Carroll College in...
Helen A. Pupp
Dec 18, 2023
Helen A. Pupp, 95, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Spero Heritage Homes in Watertown.
Helen was born on April 23, 1928, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Berlinger) Holzem. Helen married Irvin Pupp in Milwaukee on August 21, 1952. Helen and Irvin were long-time members of St. Henry’s Catholic Church of Watertown. Helen...

Gerald J. Schaal
Dec 9, 2023
Gerald J. Schaal, 79, of Watertown passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Gerald was born on April 15, 1944 in Vandalia, Illinois to John Herald and Norma Claira (Lange) Schaal. Gerald was a resident with Bethesda for almost 70 years. Gerald enjoyed being around the residents that he lived with, and his many friends. He enjoyed helping...
John Andrew Ellens
Dec 2, 2023
John Andrew “Drew” Ellens, age 57 of Fort Atkinson, passed away on December 2, 2023 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Drew was born October 4th, 1966, the son of John Robert Ellens and Catherine Ida (Corbett) Ellens. Drew lived for many years in Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown, WI, and in more recent years in several group homes. He...
Aurelia A. Lira
Nov 30, 2023
Aurelia A. Lira, 94 of Marshall, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital of Madison.
Private family services will take place at a later date.
Lisa M. Leete
Nov 28, 2023
Lisa Leete, 41 of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital of Milwaukee Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family. Lisa was born July 8, 1982, the daughter of William and Maria (Nickels) Uselman. On September 22, 2007, she was united in marriage with Steven Leete. Lisa had an enormous heart that touched each and every person that...
Wendell A. "Wendy" Wilson
Nov 27, 2023
Wendell A. “Wendy” Wilson, 91 of Watertown, passed away on November 27, 2023, at the Watertown Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Wendy was born in Poynette, Wisconsin on July 13, 1932, the son of James and Esther Wilson. He married Beatrice “Beatie” Uttech on December 6, 1958, and the couple shared almost 65 years together. Wendy was a...
David L. Zastrow
Nov 24, 2023
David L. Zastrow, 92, of Waterloo, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
David was born on June 25, 1931, in Wisconsin, the son of Berdice (White) Zastrow. He married the love of his life Jeanne Janisch on April 10, 1954 and the couple enjoyed 67 years of marriage before her passing in 2021. David...
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