Obituaries

Ruben C. Schwefel

Ruben C. Schwefel

Jan 2, 2026

Ruben C. Schwefel, 96, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Spero Heritage Home in Watertown.

Ruben was born on July 3, 1929, in Watertown, the son of Carl and Elsie (Born) Schwefel. He married the love of his life Marjorie Schwefel on June 18, 1961, and the couple enjoyed 64 years of marriage before her passing in...

Eunice Mary Weihert

Eunice Mary Weihert

Jan 2, 2026

Eunice Mary Weihert, 97, of Waterloo, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Eunice, the daughter of Axel and Helen (nee Fridlund) Madsen, was born November 24, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, then later in life moved to Wisconsin.

She was united in marriage to Donald Weihert on December 14, 1946, at St. John Ev. Lutheran...

Elizabeth A. Lindemann

Elizabeth A. Lindemann

Jan 2, 2026

On Friday, January 2, 2026, Elizabeth "Ann" Lindemann passed from life to Life and now is at home with Jesus in heaven. Ann was born in Detroit, MI at Henry Ford Hospital on June 10, 1939, the eldest daughter of Edward and Margaret (Stern) Eriksson. She was born again of water and the Spirit in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism...

Barbara J. Molg

Barbara J. Molg

Dec 29, 2025

Molg, Barbara J. passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 29, 2025.

Barb is reunited with her husband Marvin (Marvy) of 59 years, her mother, Lucille and two sisters, Mary Jane and Arlene. She always spoke of missing them terribly, may they embrace together at the gates of heaven.

Barb leaves behind her loving children, daughter Darlene (Jeff), son Dennis, daughter...

Dorothy C. Slipka

Dorothy C. Slipka

Dec 29, 2025

Dorothy Caroline (Drusch) Slipka passed away on Dec 29, 2025, at home with her family by her side, she was born Aug 10, 1928 In New Ulm, Minnesota. She moved to Wisconsin in 2012 to live with her daughter Linda and family. She Married Robert July 13, 1946, they had 64 wonderful years before Roberts passing in 2010.

Dory enjoyed knitting,...

Edward S. Klecker

Edward S. Klecker

Dec 26, 2025

Edward Stephen “Ed” Klecker, age 89, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Prairie Ridge Hospital in Columbus.

Ed was born on July 31, 1936, the son of Stephen and Margaret (Breunig) Klecker. Following high school, he faithfully served his country in the United States Army. After his military service, Ed was employed by the Weyenberg Shoe...

Harriet M. Daley

Harriet M. Daley

Dec 23, 2025

Harriet M. Daley, 81 of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Harriet was born on May 4, 1944, in Oconomowoc, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Sielaff) Freeman. After graduating high school, she went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. On February 14, 1981, Harriet was...

Edgar A. Johnson

Edgar A. Johnson

Dec 19, 2025

Edgar A. Johnson, 75 of Marshall, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

Edgar was born on September 27, 1950, in Chippewa Falls, WI, the son of Waldamar Johnson and Wanda Wolfe. On October 18, 1997, Edgar was united in marriage with Karen Paine in Marshall. He faithfully served his country in the United...

Curtis A. Malmanger

Curtis A. Malmanger

Dec 9, 2025

Curtis Alvin Malmanger, 78 of Watertown, entered heaven on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, surrounded by family.

Curt was born in Fairmont, Minnesota and at the age of 10 was born again through salvation at Camp Patterson. On March 22, 1969, he married Susan Resman and they treasured over 56 years together.

Curt graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Math Education...

Donna J. Heiman

Donna J. Heiman

Dec 6, 2025

Donna Heiman, age 87, of Marshall, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Sienna Crest in Marshall with family by her side. She was born on May 9, 1938, in the Town of Deerfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clarence and Evelyn (Schlueter) Grossman. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1956. Donna married her high school sweetheart,...

Beatrice A. Zimbric

Beatrice A. Zimbric

Dec 2, 2025

Beatrice A. Zimbric, 100, of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at her home.

Beatrice was born on February 13, 1925, in Mayfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of Herbert and Irene (Sullivan) Schimelphfenig. She married David Zimbric on December 26, 1946, and the couple enjoyed many years of marriage. Beatrice was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader in Waterloo...

Barbara A. Seibel

Barbara A. Seibel

Dec 1, 2025

Barbara A. “Barb” Seibel, 88, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Sunset Ridge of Johnson Creek.

Barb was born on December 23, 1936, in Waterloo, WI, the daughter of Lawrence and Dora (Drager) Krause. She married the love of her life LaVern Seibel on June 15, 1957, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richwood and the couple...

Ronald A. Jacobson

Ronald A. Jacobson

Nov 27, 2025

Ronald A. “Ron” Jacobson, 68 of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital of Madison after a long battle with ALS.

Ron was born on February 26, 1957, in Wisconsin, the son of Francis and Aurelia (Harker) Jacobson. After graduating high school, Ron served his country in the United States Marine Corps....

Geneva P. Kuhl

Geneva P. Kuhl

Nov 27, 2025

Geneva Kuhl, age 97, passed away on November 27, 2025, at Sun Prairie Senior Living.

She was born on September 24, 1928, daughter of Arnie and Ruth (Meyer) Zickert. Geneva married Raymond Kuhl on October 30, 1948, and together they raised 3 children. They lived on their farm in the Town of Medina for over 50 years and also were involved...

Kevin A. Ryan

Kevin A. Ryan

Nov 20, 2025

Kevin A. Ryan, 51, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Kevin was born on November 6, 1974, in Milwaukee, the son of Terence and Susan (Tischaefer) Ryan. He worked in I.T. Security with National General Insurance for many years. He married the love of his life Kim Vento on February 2, 2008, and the couple enjoyed 17 years...

Arnie P. Van Hoosen

Arnie P. Van Hoosen

Nov 20, 2025

Arnie Van Hoosen, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20th, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Arnie was born on January 11, 1936, to George and Ann (Firlus) Van Hoosen in Mauston, Wisconsin. The family later moved to Fort Atkinson, where Arnie attended and graduated from high school. It was there that he met the love of his life,...

George P. Lambrecht

George P. Lambrecht

Nov 18, 2025

George P. Lambrecht, 86, of Watertown passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

George was born on September 26, 1939, in Milwaukee, the son of Clarence and Esther (Crisien) Lambrecht. He married the love of his life, Patricia Zimmerman, on June 17, 1961, in Lake Mills and the couple enjoyed 59 years together before...

Ruth A. Broome

Ruth A. Broome

Nov 15, 2025

Ruth Ann Parr Broome died peacefully in her farmhouse home of 73 years in company of loving family on November 15, 2025. Ruth was born on May 27, 1928, in Sun Prairie, WI to Ethel Marie (Motl) Parr and Frank Francis Parr. She was raised on the family farm near Sun Prairie. Ruth graduated from Sacred Hearts School, Sun Prairie...

Betty J. Dunneisen

Betty J. Dunneisen

Nov 15, 2025

Betty Dunneisen, 90, of Waterloo, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Sienna Crest assisted living in Marshall.

Betty was born September 3. 1935, in Waterloo, to Erich and Alta (Schroeder) Ziebell. She attended Waterloo High school. On February 25, 1953, 5he married Fritz Dunneisen at St. John Lutheran Church.

Survivors include 2 daughters. Debra (Weylin) Stokes of Spokane, Washington, Susan...

David R. Kidner

David R. Kidner

Nov 15, 2025

David Russell Kidner

March 3. 1955 - November 15. 2025

Dave was born in Provo, Utah to Myron and Betty Kidner. He has three siblings. Karen Kidner, Allen (Tammy) Kidner, and Linda (Gary) Richman. They moved to Bethel Park, Pennsylvania in 1964. During his senior year in high school, he met his forever sweetheart, Karen Lea Fletcher.

After Karen graduated high school, they...