Obituaries
Karen F. Phillips
Nov 24, 2023
Karen F. Phillips of Watertown, WI, passed away on November 24th, 2023, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek surrounded by her family.
Karen was born December 19th, 1941, in Milwaukee WI, the daughter of Fred and Virgina Cassel. On October 14th, 1961, Karen married Joseph J. Phillips and enjoyed 44yrs of marriage before his death in...

Nick W. Schaller
Nov 15, 2023
Nick W. Schaller, 61, of Milwaukee, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Bradley Estates in Milwaukee.
Nick was born on February 10, 1962, in Watertown, the son of Merlin and Mildred (Gildemeister) Schaller. He worked the majority of his life as a laborer on a farm doing many different tasks. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed many...
Robert W. Hahn
Nov 14, 2023
Robert W. Hahn, 99, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2023, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.
Robert was born on September 15, 1924, the son of William and Adella (Wiegand) Hahn. He was a graduate of Watertown High School. After high school, he owned and operated the family farm until retiring from farming. He then volunteered at Schultz Apple...
Jola A. Buss
Nov 13, 2023
Jola A. Buss, 93 of Lake Mills, passed away on November 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Jola was born March 12, 1930, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Lennie and Bonnie (Moungey) Pease. On September 24, 1950, Jola was united in marriage with Donald Buss. The couple had 6 children and shared 73 happy years together....
Nancy L. Gardner
Nov 9, 2023
Nancy L. Gardner, 76, of Waukesha, WI, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.
Nancy was born on January 3, 1947, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, the daughter of William and Thelma (Teets) Navoney. Nancy married David Hickman on May 9, 1970, and the couple enjoyed 10 years of marriage before his passing on November 2, 1980, she...
Chiara Eleanor Chadwick
Nov 6, 2023
Chiara E. Chadwick, 15, of Waterloo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 6, 2023, at her home.
Chiara was born on July 1, 2008, in Minnesota, the daughter of Chad Chadwick and Jennifer Olson. Chiara will always be remembered as such a happy, sweet child who wanted the best for everybody, human or animal. She loved school and was always...
Donald W. Arians
Nov 3, 2023
Donald “DA” Arians, age 72, passed away quietly in his home on Friday, November 3, 2023, from complications of a stroke he suffered in March.
Don was born on May 10, 1951, to Gerath and Elizabeth Arians. Don was a lifelong resident of Waterloo, Wisconsin, a three-sport letterman graduating with the Waterloo High School Class of 1969. He had been...
Bruce M. Kopp
Oct 31, 2023
Bruce M. Kopp, age 74, passed away peacefully at UW Hospital in Madison on October 31, 2023.
Bruce was born on April 7, 1949, in Watertown, the son of Melvin and Olivia (Fritsch) Kopp. He married the love of his life Mary Lou Schlueter on June 10, 1967, and the couple enjoyed 56 years of marriage. Bruce had a fulfilling...
Hans A. Dunneisen
Oct 27, 2023
Hans A. Dunneisen, 91, of Waterloo, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Hans was born on July 31, 1932, in the Town of Otsego, the son of Fred and Frieda (Zenger) Dunneisen. He married the love of his life Bernice Hensler on June 4, 1955, at St. John Ev. Lutheran...
Robert Wesley Harris
Oct 23, 2023
Robert Harris, formerly of Saginaw Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Spero Heritage Homes in Watertown, Wisconsin, Monday October 23,2023 after an aggressive cancer diagnosis.
Standing fast on his Christian faith as a redeemed child of God, he recalled his childhood prayer for total reliance on Jesus Christ for his salvation, and redemption from sin.
Robert served for 22 years...
Shelby J. Erdmann
Oct 17, 2023
Shelby J. Erdmann, 85 of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Heritage Homes in Watertown.
Shelby was born June 18, 1938, in Watertown, the daughter of Harold and Mabel (Schimelpfenig) Krueger. In 1958, she married John Erdmann at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Watertown. John and Shelby traveled for his work to Spain, Europe, and Hawaii...
Joel E. Nelson
Oct 15, 2023
Joel Nelson, 66, of Watertown, WI, passed away on October 15, 2023, at Jefferson Memory Care, after a brief illness.
Joel was born on July 24, 1957, son of E. John and Ruby Nelson of Suring, WI, Born with Down Syndrome, doctors suggested that Joel be placed in one of the state centers for the mentally handicapped. He was...
Roberta Ann Roser
Oct 8, 2023
Roberta Ann Roser was called home to heaven on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc.
She was born to Robert and Gertrude (Jorgenson) Durstewitz in upstate Vermont on the border of New York on December 5, 1935. She grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey where she met and married the love of her life, William Kenneth...
Corrine Mae Rozinski
Oct 6, 2023
Corrine Mae Rozinski, beloved by many, passed away on October 6, 2023, at the age of 79, in the comfort of her own home. Born on May 7, 1944, in St. Joseph, Michigan, Corrine was known for her kind and compassionate nature. She lived a life dedicated to spreading love and joy to those around her.
A funeral service will...
Walter W. Voegeli
Sep 27, 2023
Walter W. Voegeli, 84 of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Walter Wilhelm Voegeli was born April 8, 1939, the youngest son of Emil & Julieanna Anna (Lohrberg) Voegeli. He graduated from Watertown High School and faithfully served his country in the United States Army. One of his duties in the army...
Eunice J. Goetsch
Sep 18, 2023
Another faithful servant of the Lord was called home to heaven on Monday, September 18, 2023.
Eunice Joyce Goetsch was born February 16, 1929 in Watertown to Raymond and Esther Rabenhorst. Being raised on a farm by godly parents, she learned the value of hard work, along with the importance of the Lord and His church. She graduated from Johnson...
Tina J. Johnson
Sep 13, 2023
Tina J. Johnson. 42 of Theresa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Tina was born on November 18, 1980, in Oconomowoc, the daughter of Steven and Cristina (Berkhahn) Johnson. On July 19, 2005, Tina married Brandy Witte in Jefferson. She worked at the McDonald’s in Lomira and later Piggly Wiggly in Mayville, but Tina...
Karl L. Kayzar
Sep 6, 2023
Karl L. Kayzar, 87 of Watertown, passed away on September 6, 2023, at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Karl was born was born August 27, 1936, in Aurora, IL, the son of Paul and Helen (Klemowitz) Kayzar. He faithfully served his country in United States Army during the Korean War. Karl was a brick layer in his early career, later...
Donna Mae Zimmerman
Sep 5, 2023
Donna M. Zimmerman, 84, of Watertown passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Donna was born on August 11, 1939, in Watertown, the daughter of William and Sadie (Griep) Sterwald Sr. She married the love of her life Earl Zimmerman on October 19, 1963, and the couple enjoyed 59 years of marriage. Donna worked...
Danny G. Ryan
Sep 2, 2023
Danny G. Ryan, 70 of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at ProHealth Care Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.
Danny was born July 5, 1953, in Milwaukee, the son of Edward and Pauline (Wagner) Ryan. He was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. He worked for over 40 years at Opportunities Incorporated in Fort Atkinson, later moving to...
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