Obituaries
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...
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...
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