July 2007

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 8:38 AM CDT

July 31, 2007

Fred Amthor Jr. 

Fred W. Amthor Jr., 84, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2007, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Fred was born on March 15, 1923, in Waupun, the son of Fred and Sylvia (Grahn) Amthor. After graduating from Waupun High School, Fred enlisted in the Army and served as a B-17 pilot in World War II. Upon returning from the war, he attended Ripon College, where he met and married Margaret Podratz in 1948. Fred graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout where he also earned his master's degree. He taught industrial arts at Watertown High School for 35 years, retiring in 1985.

Fred built a house, two cottages and many pieces of furniture. He was an accomplished stained glass artist, he was a pretty good golfer and he loved life. He was wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed.

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Fred is survived by his wife Margaret, his daughter Leslyn (Nick) Spinelli of Cottage Grove; his son Mark (special friend Cathie Tessmer) of Menomonie; grandchildren, Carlos Spinelli of Madison and Lauren Spinelli of Winona, Minn.; his brother, William (Dorothy) Amthor of Tuscon, Ariz.; other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Marquardt Memorial Chapel, 1020 Hill St., Watertown, with the Rev. Rick Brewer officiating.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 500 Welsh Road, Watertown (watertownwifuneralhome.com) and on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Marquardt Memorial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society or Marquardt Foundation would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital and the Regional Cancer Center for their thoughtful care of Fred.

Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown

Harry M. Behrens

FORT ATKINSON - Harry M. Behrens, 83, of Fort Atkinson, died Sunday, July 29, 2007, at his home.

Harry was born on Jan. 16, 1924, son of Ralph and Eleanor (Nichols) Behrens. He married Vada M. Kaddatz in Fort Atkinson on Aug. 17, 1982.

He attended grade school at Zenda State Grade School in Zenda and graduated from Hebron Community High School in Hebron, Ill., in 1941.

Harry served his country as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from 1948 until 1952. From 1952 to 1974, Harry worked as a dairy farmer near Whitewater. He was maintenance supervisor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from 1964 until he retired in 1989.

Harry was a member of St. John's Community Church in Fort Atkinson, where he served on the church council. He was a member of the Fort Atkinson City Beautification Committee and also served as president for the Fort Atkinson Rural Life Association. He was a volunteer for 12 years at Fort Memorial Hospital.

Harry was also a member of the Hoard Historical Society, the Club 46 Dance Club and the Future Farmers of America Alumni. He also served as the vice president of the Fort Atkinson Senior Bowling League.

He is survived by his wife, Vada M. Behrens of Fort Atkinson; a daughter, Gail (Joe) Suscha of Lebanon, Ind.; a son, George (Debby) Behrens of Aurora, Ill.; a daughter, Judy Behrens of San Marcos, Texas; a daughter, Susan (John) Wanninger of Oak Creek; stepsons, Tod (Lori) Kaddatz of Madison and James Kaddatz of Milwaukee; a brother, Eugene (Audrey) Behrens of Lake Geneva; a brother: Richard (Anne) Behrens of St. Paul, Minn.; a twin sister, Harriet Hiatt of Winthrop Harbor, Ill.; a brother, Elwyn (Margaret) Behrens of Wendall, Idaho; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Harry is further survived by 12 nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Nitardy Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Atkinson with the Rev. Michael Burns officiating. Following a luncheon at St. John's Community Church in Fort Atkinson, a burial with military rites will be in the Linn-Hebron Cemetery in Hebron, Ill.

Friends may call the Nitardy Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Rainbow Hospice of Jefferson or to St. John's Community Church in Fort Atkinson.

Nitardy Funeral Home 1008 Madison Ave. Fort Atkinson

Patrick Stanton

Patrick J. Stanton, 84, of Juneau, formerly of Clyman, died Friday, July 27, 2007, at Juneau Terrace.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyman, with the Rev. Father Jerome Rinzel officiating. Burial will be in Holy Assumption Cemetery in the town of Clyman.

Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at the church Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Pederson Funeral Home of Watertown is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

He was born July 14, 1923, in Clyman, the son of Chester and Helen (Hoefler) Stanton. He married Wilma C. Daves on Nov. 30, 1977, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was a graduate of Clyman Elementary School and Juneau High School. He farmed in the Clyman area most of his life. He was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma Stanton of Juneau; one stepdaughter, Quanah McMahan of Miami Springs, Fla.; one stepson, Shawn (Tommie Sue) Fulcher of Joplin, Mo.; two stepgrandchildren, Jeriney of Kansas City, Mo., and Larry of Joplin; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown

H. Franks-Prather

LAKE MILLS - Helen M. Franks-Prather, 80, died on Sunday, July 29, 2007, at the Willowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lake Mills.

She was born on Aug. 3, 1926, in Elwell, Iowa, the daughter of the late Charles and Dollie (Beal) Mizer. Helen worked as a waitress in the Madison, Lake Mills and Watertown area for many years.

Survivors include seven children, Richard (Ardith) Franks, Gary Franks, both of Watertown, Phyllis (Jeff) Lowe of Bangor, Gizmo (Diane) Franks of Johnson Creek, Michael (Carol) Franks of Middleton, Tracy Franks, Jody Franks, both of Madison; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lucille Valentine of Mesa, Ariz.

Also preceding her in death was a sister, Dorothy; four brothers, Loren, Merle (Sid), Carl, Robert and one son, Thomas Franks.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

The Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills is assisting the family.

Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills

Roger Ranthum

REESEVILLE - Roger D. Ranthum of Reeseville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at his home at the age of 62 years.

Roger was born on March 2, 1945, in Beaver Dam, the son of Gilbert and Muriel (Schoenwetter) Ranthum. He grew up in Oak Grove and married Patricia Isaacson on Dec. 19, 1970.

He is survived by his wife Patricia; their son Joseph and daughter Stephanie, both of Reeseville; a brother Richard and nephew in California; an aunt, Roslyn (Gerald) Lenander of Montana; and two uncles, Alvin Schoenwetter of Beaver Dam, and Earl (Carolyn) Schoenwetter of California.

He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, Lowell.

Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Paul Vander Galien officiating. Interment will take place at Lowell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family or Salem Lutheran Church would be appreciated.

The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home of Juneau is serving the family.

Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home 150 W. Oak Grove Juneau

July 30, 2007

Matthew Zindars

Matthew Ross Zindars, 21, of Watertown, passed away in Rushdiyah, Iraq, on Tuesday, July 24, 2007.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium of Luther Preparatory School in Watertown with the Rev. Anthony Schultz and the Rev. Mark Gartner of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown.

Visitation will be at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. and at the Luther Preparatory gymnasium on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown would be appreciated.

Matthew was born Sept. 12, 1985, in Watertown, son of Kenneth and Lynn (Wittig) Zindars. He attended Trinity-St. Luke's Grade School in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School in 2004. Matthew was currently serving his country in the United States Marine Corps.

He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown and Watertown American Legion Post No. 189.

Matthew loved spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed snow boarding, skiing and jet skiing, rock climbing and playing board and video games.

Matthew is survived by his parents, Ken and Lynn Zindars of Watertown; two sisters, Tracy (Richard) Kempf-Reichardt of Waterford and Jennifer (David) Kempf-Wilson of Racine; a brother, Mark Zindars of Milwaukee; nephews, Nathan Reichardt and Caleb Reichardt; nieces, Mikayla Wilson and Mariah Wilson; other relatives and many friends.

A brother, Jason G. Zindars, preceded him in death.

Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown

Raul DeLeon

Raul “Rick” DeLeon, 41, of Watertown, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Watertown with the Rev. Stephen Savides officiating.

Friends may call to pay their respects at the church on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.

The Pederson Funeral Home of Watertown is serving the family.

Memorials are suggested to the family.

Rick was born May 7, 1966, in Waukesha, son of Raul and Sharon (Ryan) DeLeon. He married the former Kathy Pape June 14, 1987, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Watertown. He had been a laborer with Master Mold of Watertown.

Surviving are his wife, Kathy DeLeon of Watertown; two sons, Nick DeLeon of Arizona and Kyle Kapperman of Watertown; two daughters, Stephanie DeLeon of Arizona and Samantha DeLeon of Watertown; a granddaughter, Natalia; his father, Raul DeLeon of Puerto Rico; his mother, Sharon (Ron) Paul of Waukesha; his maternal grandparents, Marion and Tom Ryan of Waukesha; a brother in Puerto Rico; three sisters in Puerto Rico; a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown

July 27, 2007

Erna Pohl

Erna Pohl, 83, of Watertown, died on Thursday, July 26, 2007, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown with the Rev. Dr. Robert J. Loggans officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Watertown.

Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at the Pederson Funeral Home in Watertown on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials may be directed to Calvary Baptist Church or AngelsGrace Hospice.

The former Erna Boettcher was born Feb. 24, 1924, in Szeregowiec, Poland, daughter of Rudolf and Carolyn (Leiman) Boettcher. She married Reinhold Pohl on May 15, 1948, in Hildesheim, Germany.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown.

Surviving are two daughters, Inge (Dr. Ronald) Cannon of Greenville, S.C., and Ruth (Paul) Stephens of Omro; two sons, Harold (Barbara) Pohl of Watertown and Dr. Gerhardt (Karen) Pohl of Carmel, Ind.; nine grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; two brothers, Adan (Else) Boettcher and Alex (Lydia) Boettcher, both of Winnipeg, Canada; a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Dec. 18, 1999; five brothers; and two sisters.

Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown

Evelyn L. Stange

BEAVER DAM - Evelyn Stange, 77, of Judson Drive in Beaver Dam, died on Thursday, July 26, 2007, at Continental Manor in Ran-dolph.

Evelyn was born on April 5, 1930, in Beaver Dam, daughter of Henry and Beuhla (Blakely) Gensch. She was a 1948 graduate of Randolph High School and on May 28, 1955, she married Milton Stange in Randolph.

Evelyn worked at Green Giant, Dean Foods in Cambria, and at Wisconsin Cheeseman in Sun Prairie. Evelyn's most treasured times were spent with her family. She dearly loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Evelyn was a member of St. Stephen's Evangelical Luth-eran Church in Beaver Dam, and she enjoyed reading books, playing bingo, going to the casino and having coffee with her friends.

Evelyn is survived by her five children, Sharon (Lugene) Dykstra of Ran-dolph, Gail (James) White of Beaver Dam, Brenda (Tim Sr.) Vanderhei of Randolph, Michael (Mary) Stange of Burnett and David (Doreen) Stange of Beaver Dam; her best friend, Charlene Bur-gess, Madison; her seven grandchildren, Penny (Rick) Hull, Shane (Callie) Dykstra, Nathan Dykstra, Ashley (fiance Kevin Beal) Dykstra, Todd (Kamille) White, Sara (Drew) Falkowski and Tim Jr. (Angela) Vanderhei; her 10 great-grandchildren, with two more expected. She is also survived by her brother and sisters-in-law; her cousin, William (Arlene) Gensch of Juneau; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Evelyn was preceded in death by Milton in 1999; her parents; one daughter, Lisa in 1964; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. at St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam with the Rev. Philip Heyer officiating. Burial will take place in Highland Memory Gardens, town of Trenton.

Visitation will be held on Saturday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, and on Sunday at the church from noon until the time of service.

Friends and relatives are welcome to send private online condolences or sign the family's guest book at cstonefs.com. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services Inc. 135 Keller Blvd. Beaver Dam

July 26, 2007

Cadence Woods

JOHNSON CREEK - Cadence J. Woods, 74, of Johnson Creek, died Wednesday afternoon, July 25, 2007, at Fort Memorial Hospital. She was a former resident of Albion, Ind., for many years.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. Richard Pagels of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farmington officiating. Burial will take place in Union Cemetery, town of Watertown.

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials may be directed to the church, Rainbow Hospice or the charity of one's choice.

Cadence was born Sept. 22, 1932, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late William and Erma (Laabs) Anderson. On July 19, 1952, she married Woodrow W. Woods in Florida. He preceded her in death on April 9, 1991.

She had been employed for many years as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, bingo and was an avid sports fan.

Cadence is survived by a sister, Ellen (Ronald) Milbrath of Sullivan; a niece, Christine (Donald) Heelein; two nephews, Todd Milbrath and William (Mary) Milbrath; four great-nieces, Meghann (Nic) Lauersdorf, Lindsay Milbrath, Carley Milbrath and Emily Milbrath; three great-nephews, Drew Milbrath, Ryan Oldenhoff and Nick Heelein; cousins; other relatives and friends.

Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown

Margo J. Goers

LAKE MILLS - Margo J. Goers, 64, Milwaukee, formerly of Lake Mills, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 22, 2007, at her home.

She was born on March 31, 1943, in Lake Mills, daughter of the late Erich (Harry) and Mabel (Strey) Goers.

Margo graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1962. She later graduated from the School of Cosmetology in Milwaukee. She worked and managed various shops and retired from J.C. Penney Hair salon in Brookfield in 2003.

After retiring, she worked for Rembrandt Commercial Cleaning Corp. in Waukesha and retired from there in 2007.

She enjoyed square dancing, reading, cooking and baking (giving most of it to others). She would help anyone, but never wanted anything in return.

Margo enjoyed her family, nieces and nephews.

Survivors include four sisters, Irma Christianson of Jefferson, Betty (George) Panke of Watertown, Lois (Hulin) Staton of Muskogee, Okla., and Nancy (Gary) Magnussen of Lake Mills; two brothers, James (Phyllis) Goers of Cambridge and Jerry (Ann Champine) Goers of Beaver Dam; one sister-in-law, Charlotte (David) Goers-Nevin of Jefferson; nieces and nephews, Larry (Jo) Christianson of Jefferson, Peggy (Robert) Haas of Jefferson, Susan (Myron) Topel of Lake Mills, Karen Postuma of Wasilla, Ark., Debra (Tom) Kraus of New Holstein, Mary (Gerry) Kraus of New Holstein, Julie (Steve) Wollin of Johnson Creek, Brian Berg of Arvada, Colo., Bruce (Molly) Berg of Cleveland, Ohio, James Goers of Olympia, Wash., Jay Goers of Muscoda, Randy Staton of Owasso, Okla., Mark (Jennifer) Staton of Fort Gibson, Okla., Robin Staton of Vinita, Okla., Rick (Denise) Goers of Meno-monie, Pamela Goers of Waterloo, David Magnussen of Lake Mills, Dawn (David) Scheel of Marshall, Douglas (Michelle) Magnussen of Collinsville, Ill., Jeffery (Sue) Goers of Princeton, Melissa (Dan) Hough of Waterloo and Rebecca (Mike) Marks of Randolph; many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Margo was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Goers; two brothers-in-law, R.J. Christianson and Stan-ley Berg; and a close uncle, Carl Strey.

A service of comfort will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills with the Rev. Bruce A. McKenney officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Evangelical “Newville” Lutheran Cemetery in the town of Lake Mills.

Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

If desired, memorials may be made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills

John J. Kwapil

John J. Kwapil, 84 of Sedona, Ariz., formerly of Watertown, Lake Mills and Janesville, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at the home of his sister in Lake Mills.

John was born on Aug. 18, 1922, in Racine, son of Hallet and Magdalen (Kohl-man) Kwapil. He attended St. Catherine High School in Racine for two years and graduated from Watertown High School in 1940.

John served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Engineering in 1947. John had owned the 7Up Bottling Company in Janesville from 1947 to 1971. In 1971 John semi retired and moved to Vail, Colo., where he worked as a business consultant.

On July 12, 1981, he married the former Susan Bello in Vail. His love of nature lead him to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle of skiing, hiking, trail biking and leading backpacking and raft trips in the Colorado and Utah wilderness. In 1993 he retired to Sedona, where he pursued his lifelong love of photography and extensive travel.

John was a former president of the Wisconsin 7Up Bottlers Association, a former member of the Watertown Knights of Columbus and currently a member of the Sedona Elk's Lodge.

Survivors include his wife Susan; two sisters, Mary Frater of Lake Mills and Dorothy Ruesch of Water-town; a sister-in-law, Marie Kwapil of Watertown; his nieces, Sue Sadowski and Linda Zahn; his nephews, Bill Kwapil, Tom Kwapil, Donald Kwapil, Steve Kwapil, David Ruesch, John Ruesch, Tim Frater, Jim Frater, Robert Frater, Patrick Frater and Scott Frater; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; Sister Marie Jo Kwapil ;and two brothers, Peter and William Kwapil.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church with Father Thomas Marr officiating. Burial with military graveside rites by the Watertown Veterans Council will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul's Chapel at the University of Wisconsin-Madison would be appreciated.

The Schmutzler-Vick Fun-eral Home is serving the family.

Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home 500 Welsh Road Watertown

July 25, 2007

Helen Dunlap

FORT ATKINSON - Helen Lorraine Dunlap, 97, of Fort Atkinson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 23, 2007, at the Countryside Home in Jefferson.

The former Helen Staab was born Dec. 29, 1909, in Beaver Dam, daughter of the late Clarence W. and Katherine I. Messer. She married William Earl Dunlap of Fort Atkinson on June 22, 1935, in Beaver Dam. He died Sept. 16, 1983.

Helen was baptized at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam on Jan. 30, 1910, and confirmed there on Palm Sunday, March 25, 1923. A 1927 graduate of Beaver Dam High School, Helen attended Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam.

Prior to her marriage, Helen had been employed at the former Newton-Wenz in Beaver Dam, and from 1935 to 1944 was employed at the former Fort Atkinson Savings Bank. Along with her husband, they purchased the home of former Gov. W.D. Hoard in 1954 and opened the doors of the Dunlap Memorial Home in 1955.

Helen was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and its ladies aid society since 1938. She was also a life member of the Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Fort Atkinson Historical Society and former Fort Atkinson Homemakers Club. Helen held numerous offices while affiliated with these organizations.

Helen is survived by her son, Timothy (Linda) Dunlap of Fort Atkinson; a daughter, Pamela (Kenneth) Claussen of Fort Atkinson; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey (Chris) Dunlap of Jefferson, Jennifer Probst of Lake Mills, Christin (Kenneth) Jaworski of Green Bay, Curtis Claussen of Palatine, Ill., Carla (John) Claussen Wubben of Cottage Grove, Nathan Dunlap, Kiara (Adam) Tuten, and T.J. Dunlap, all of Fort Atkinson; seven great-grandchildren, J.J., Zach and Toby Probst, Bailey and Quinn Jaworski, Lucas Wubben and Ellie Ruth Tuten; stepgrandchildren, Nick Langholff and Rachel (Chad) Miller; one sister, Eva Kranz of Beaver Dam; dear nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Katherine Ellen in infancy; two brothers, William and Clarence; and special companion Earl Hartel.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul Scharrer and the Rev. Michael Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.

Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Dunlap Memorial Home and at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the services.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Fort Atkinson Historical Society.

Dunlap Memorial Home 604 S. Main St. Fort Atkinson

Margaret Pieper

HUSTISFORD - Margaret A. Pieper of Hustisford passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007, at the age of 74 years.

She was born Aug. 19, 1932, in Ashippun, daughter of Alvin and Esther (Groeler) Korth. On June 12, 1954, she married Melvin Pieper. They farmed for 53 years in the Hustisford area. Margaret devoted her life to the farm.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin; dear mother of Brenda (Tom) Vergenz of Fort Atkinson and Kerry (Kathy) Pieper of Hustisford; loving grandmother of Angela Schaefer of Iron Ridge, Adam, Philip and Abigail Pieper of Hustisford, Kristof-fer (Rachel) Vergenz of Milton, Nikolaus Vergenz of Milton and James (fiancée Megan Kerr) of Fort Atkinson; great-grandmother of Alley, Annie, Jacob and Nathaniel; the stepgreat-grandmother of Jacob Kerr; the dear sister of Arnold (Doris) Korth of Watertown; other relatives and friends.

Visitation is Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 269 N. Lake St., Hustisford. A funeral service will follow at the church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Timothy Bauer and the Rev. David Pries officiating. Interment will be in Hustisford Ceme-tery.

Memorials to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church would be appreciated.

The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home of Hustisford is serving the family.

Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home 136 N. Lake St. Hustisford

A. Margelofsky

MAYVILLE - Arnold “Pat” Margelofsky, 92, of 281 S. Mountin Drive, Mayville, died on Monday, July 23, 2007, after a brief stay at the Mayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mayville.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Woodland with the Rev. John Bonow officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials may be directed to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Woodland.

Arnold was born Oct. 18, 1914, in the town of Rubicon, son of William and Helen (Lehman) Margelofsky. He married Irene Buerger on March 27, 1943, in the town of Granville.

Pat was a milk hauler and retired town of Herman farmer. He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Woodland and a member and captain of the Iron Ridge Fire Department. He was a member of the town of Herman board.

Pat also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his children, LuAnn (Frank) Johnson of Della Vista, Ariz., Dianne (James) Qualmann of rural Horicon, Mary Ann (David) Roecker of Mayville and Susan (Raymond) Erickson of Mayville; 11 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; his sisters and brother, Hazel Kunz of Neosho, Pearl Hathway of Beaver Dam and Virgil (Eileen) Margelofsky of Brookfield; a sister-in-law and longtime companion, Marcella Buerger of Mayville; a brother-in-law, Elmer Buerger of Woodland; a lifelong friend, Carl Mueller of Iron Ridge; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lucille; his second wife, Irene in 1987; an infant son; three brothers and four sisters.

Koepsell Funeral Home 301 N. Walnut St. Mayville

July 24, 2007

Winifred Zastrow

Winifred F. Boeder-Zastrow, 96, of Watertown, died Sunday morning, July 22, 2007, at her home.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Terry Larson officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown.

Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown, Rainbow Hospice, or to the charity of one's choice.

The Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown is in charge of arrangements.

Winifred was born Jan. 6, 1911, in Watertown, daughter of Robert and Frances (Gaul) Kuenzi.

She was married to Edwin Boeder for 37 years, preceding her in death in 1966. In 1976, she married Edwin Zastrow. He preceded her in death in 2002.

She had been employed at the former Kline's Department Store in Watertown for many years.

She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown and its ladies aid, being the accompanist at their monthly meetings. She also dedicated her time to help serve at many funerals, until this past year, and volunteered to help out in the children's nursery at church.

Winifred always enjoyed spending time with her loving family and friends. Some of her favorite past-times were playing the piano at home and for the ladies aid meetings, reading, playing cards, painting crafts and gardening. She was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by a daughter, Lois (Wilmer) Streblow of Watertown; a son, Willard (Janet) Boeder of Lac Du Flambeau; seven grandchildren, Thomas Pankow, Dale (Mary Ellen) Pankow, Lynne (David) Stalker, Steven (Nancy) Boeder, Jeffrey (Lori) Boeder, Gregory Boeder and Anne Boeder; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Peggy (George) Rosecky; a stepsister-in-law, Harriet Zastrow; two stepsons, James Zastrow and Eugene Zas-trow; six stepgrandchildren, James Zastrow Jr., Lisa (Julius) Martin, Kelly (Daryl) Yorek, Kim (Jeff) Melcher, Mark (Roberta) Zastrow and Krista (Jason) Hoffman; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Winifred is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Gladys Monger, Ethel Conrad, Maurice Kuenzi, Harold Kuenzi, Russell Kuenzi, Lucille Swenson, Claudine Kuswa, Charles and Geraldine Kuenzi; a son-in-law, William Pankow; a grandson, Thomas Boeder; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and a stepdaughter-in-law, Teresa Zastrow.

Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown

Helen M. Ready

FORT ATKINSON - Helen M. Ready, 74, of Fort Atkinson, died on Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Fort Memorial Hospital.

She was born on Oct. 16, 1932, in the town of Shields, daughter of the late Joseph J. and Malinda (Ziemer) Schmitt. Helen married Norbert P. Ready on Oct. 28, 1950.

She had been employed at Brandt Inc. of Watertown for 30 years. She enjoyed fishing for bullheads and traveling.

Survivors include her husband, Norbert of Fort Atkinson; two daughters, Rose Marie Sabourin of Fort Atkinson and Regina (Dale) Ferris of Lake Mills; one son, Michael Ready of Fort Atkinson; five grandsons; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Janet (Fred) Sommerfeldt of Watertown and Patricia (Webb) Snodgrass of Blountville, Tenn.; one brother, James Schmitt of Denver, Colo.; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a sister, JoAnn Meyers, and a son, LeRoy Joseph Ready.

Private family graveside services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4, in St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery, Watertown.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the family.

The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills

Margaret Pieper

HUSTISFORD - Mar-garet A. Pieper of Hustisford passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007, at the age of 74 years.

She was born Aug. 19, 1932, in Ashippun, daughter of Alvin and Esther (Groeler) Korth. On June 12, 1954, she married Melvin Pieper. They farmed for 53 years in the Hustisford area. Margaret devoted her life to the farm.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin; dear mother of Brenda (Tom) Vergenz of Fort Atkinson and Kerry (Kathy) Pieper of Hustisford; loving grandmother of Angela Schaefer of Iron Ridge, Adam, Philip and Abigail Pieper of Hustisford, Kristoffer (Rachel) Vergenz of Milton, Nikolaus Vergenz of Milton and James (fiancée Megan Kerr) of Fort Atkinson; great-grandmother of Alley, Annie, Jacob and Nathaniel; and the stepgreat-grandmother of Jacob Kerr.

Visitation is Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 269 N. Lake St., Hustisford. A funeral service will follow at the church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Timothy Bauer and the Rev. David Pries officiating. Interment will be in Hustisford Cemetery.

Memorials to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church would be appreciated.

The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home of Hustisford is serving the family.

Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home 136 N. Lake St. Hustisford

J.B. Brosseau

LAKE MILLS - J.B. “Burt” Brosseau, 91, of Lake Mills, died on Thursday, July 19, 2007, at the Willowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lake Mills.

He was born on Oct. 10, 1915, in Frankfort, S.D., son of the late Dr. Jesse and Elizabeth (Young) Brosseau.

Burt married Alice Merice Blid of Hallock, Minn., on Oct. 12, 1941, in Argyle, Minn.

He was a graduate of Argyle High School, class of 1933. Burt then attended the University of North Dakota. He was a district sales manager for the Keebler Biscuit Company from 1949 to 1970. He moved to Lake Mills in July 1970 from Milwaukee. He purchased the Ford dealership and it was known as Burt Brosseau Ford. He retired in 1981. While in business, he was active in the Chamber of Commerce.

Burt served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Great Lakes. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the Clarence Bean-Warren George American Legion Post No. 67 and had been a charter member of the Lake Mills Lions Club.

Burt enjoyed being a member and golfing at the Lake Ripley Country Club for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Merice; two sons, Gregory (Suzanne) of Hilo, Hawaii, and Stephen (Tina) of Mesquite, Texas; six grandchildren, Stephanie Bros-seau, Krista Elowson, Ashley Brosseau, Matthew Bros-seau, Nicholas Brosseau and Stephen Brosseau; two great-grandsons, Austin and Alex; one sister, Joyce Kurz of Caledonia, Minn.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death were a son, Jon; a grandson, Todd Elowson; a daughter, Barbara Bishop; a sister, Blanche Brosseau and a brother, Douglas.

A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. William Vernon as celebrant. Burial will be held at a later date in Park Hill Cemetery, Duluth, Minn.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. on Friday at the church until the time of service.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Mascular Degeneration Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association.

The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills

Charlotte Gestner

LAKE MILLS - Charlotte J. Gestner, 88, formerly of Lake Mills, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Holy Rosary Medical Center in Ontario, Ore., after unexpected medical complications while visiting her daughter.

She was born in Lake Mills on March 8, 1919, daughter of Alfred and Charlotte (Degner) Breitkruetz. Fol-lowing the death of her mother, her maternal grandparents, the William Degners, raised Charlotte. Charlotte graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1937 and married Robert W. Gestner in 1939.

Charlotte attended Madison Area Technical College from 1964 to 1966, where she completed her studies to become a medical assistant. She worked at the Lake Mills Medical Center and Fort Atkinson Hospital. She went on to work at University Hospital in Madison where she gained a certificate in respiratory therapy.

She had been a resident of Lake Mills from birth until moving to California in 1970. After living in Monterey for several years, she settled in San Jose where she worked at O'Connor Hospital as a respiratory therapist and at DeAnza College in the admissions office.

Charlotte always had a zest for life and welcomed a challenge. Her travels took her to many places in the United States and in Europe. Class reunions were a must on her list of things to do so that she could visit close friends and classmates. At her 65th class reunion, she completed her second tandem skydive in Fort Atkinson. She was 83. The first skydive was at the age 72 in Califor-nia.

Her passion for gardening kept her busy and was enjoyed by many of the residents at her apartment complex. She became the “resident gardener.”

Other adventures included such things as a ride-along with the San Jose Police and Fire departments, who gladly gave her an autographed T-shirt, which she wore proudly. Family, friends and keeping busy was Charlotte's recipe for life.

Charlotte is survived by two children, Noel (Vonnie) Gestner of Lompoc, Calif., and Cheri Knutsen of Indian Valley, Idaho; her stepmother, Irene Breitkruetz of Omaha, Neb.; a stepsister, Mary Jane (Jeff) Loll of Omaha, Neb.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father; her former husband, Robert; a son, Donald Gestner; two sisters, Rachael Kelsey and Ruby Graffunder; and two brothers, Roger and Robert Breitkruetz.

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Sandy Stoltenburg

SULLIVAN - Sandy J. Stoltenburg, 57, of Sullivan, died Monday, July 23, 2007, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 28 S. Church St., Oconomowoc, with the Rev. Greg Schrimpf officiating. Burial will be in LaBelle Cemetery, Ocono-mowoc.

Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at the Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home, 121 S. Cross St., Oconomowoc, on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church or the Oconomowoc Regional Cancer Center/Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.

The former Sandy Fenske was born Nov. 11, 1949, in Wichita, Kan., daughter of Fred C. and Betty E. (Waters) Fenske.

She had been married to Harlan H. Stoltenburg for 26 years and was a former licensed practical nurse for 28 years at Shorehaven Health Center in Ocono-mowoc. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Ocono-mowoc.

Surviving are her husband, Harlan H. Stoltenburg; two children, Sean J. (Carrie LeMaster) Jacobson of Whitewater and Amy J. (Greg) Fairfield of Jefferson; her grandchildren, Kameron, Garret, Carson and Lily Fairfield; her brothers and sisters, Sheri (Larry) Schnei-berg of Oconomowoc, Fred “Steve” Fenske of Madison, Dawn (Terry) Glatzel of Oconomowoc and Todd A. (Kathy) Fenske of St. Peters, Mo.; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home 121 S. Cross St. Oconomowoc

July 23, 2007

Lucinda Bergmann

Lucinda A. Bergmann, 89, of Watertown, died Sunday, July 22, 2007, at Marquardt Memorial Manor.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bethany Chapel at Marquardt Memorial Manor with the Rev. Dr. Rick Brewer officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia.

Friends may call to pay their respects at Bethany Chapel on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Watertown Moravian Church or Marquardt Hospice.

The Pederson Funeral Home of Watertown is in charge of arrangements.

The former Lucinda Radke was born Sept. 11, 1917, in Clyman, daughter of William and Mary (Hemling) Radke. She married Clarence Bergmann on Dec. 7, 1940, in the parsonage of Watertown Moravian Church.

Lucinda had been a production worker at Wagner's in Hustisford and Mid-State Shoe Company in Watertown for many years. She was a member of Watertown Moravian Church, the women's circle of the church and taught adult Bible classes for 30 years.

Surviving are her son, the Rev. Allen (Judith) Bergmann of Dover, Ohio; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on July 18, 1986; a brother; and three sisters.

Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown

Donald W. Frank

ADAMS - A service of remembrance and thanksgiving celebrating the life of Donald “Pancho” W. Frank, who went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 19, 2007, will be held on Friday at noon at Dr. Martin Luther Church, 325 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. Gary Olsen and the Rev. Erik Gronberg. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the Oconomowoc Ambulance Fund or Alzheimer's Fund.

The Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home of Oconomowoc is in charge of arrangements.

Donald was born Sept. 7, 1935, in Hartford, son of Fredrich and Catherine (Scharfenburg) Frank. He had been employed as a fork lift operator for Carnation Company. He was a volunteer for the Oconomowoc Fire Department and a member of the Wisconsin National Guard, 127th Infantry, Company G, of Oconomowoc. He loved to hunt, fish and work in his rose garden.

Surviving are his children, Richard (Darlene) Frank of Wisconsin Dells, Thomas Frank of St. Paul, Minn., and Candy King of Watertown; five grandchildren, Ryan Yager, Christopher, Hallie, Cameron and Hannah Frank; and a sister, Shirley Stein of Waukesha.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Bruce Reimer.

Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home 121 S. Cross St. Oconomowoc

Wilmer H. Groose

CONCORD - Wilmer H. Groose, 81, of the town of Concord, died Friday, July 20, 2007, at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home in Oconomowoc with the Rev. Carrie Kreps-Wejenast officiating. Burial will be in LaBelle Cemetery.

Visitation is at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials to Sullivan Methodist Church or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.

Wilmer was born Jan. 25, 1926, in the town of Concord, son of Herman and Leona (Latzke) Groose. He was a member of Concord Historical Society and Concord Senior Center. He was active in his church, Sullivan Methodist Church, and with the American Bible Society.

He is survived by cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home 121 S. Cross St. Oconomowoc

Harry J. Higgins

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - Harry Joseph Higgins, 86, of Santa Clarita, Calif., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 15, 2007.

He was born on Dec. 10, 1920, in Watertown, Wis., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Higgins. Harry served his country during World War II in the Marine Corps, then came to California in 1951 to raise his family. He worked for General Motors for 35 years.

After retiring, Harry purchased an RV and indulged his love of travel by traveling all over the United States. He also loved music, dancing, sports, studying old trains and, most of all, his family. Harry was such an inspiration to all who knew him. He was very spiritual, always positive, always supportive, and always the consummate gentleman.

Harry always kept Watertown in his heart and loved to return to the community to enjoy visits with family and friends.

He is survived by the love of his life, Millie Terranova of Santa Clarita; a son, Stephen (Jan) Higgins of Santa Clarita; two daughters, Deedra (Steve) Hart of Agoura, Calif., and Geri Higgins of Sarasota, Fla.; six grandchildren, Shannon Neubert, D.J. (Jean) Ouimette, Aimee Gallagher, Kathrine Hart, Jeffrey and Jonathan Parkhurst; four great-grandchildren, Sara Gibbons, Cory Neubert, Maya and Jack Ouimette; one great-great-grandaughter, Tilly; three sisters, Jan (Ken) MacIver of La Canada, Calif., Ann Phelps of Glendale, Calif., and Virginia (Ben) Sobolesky of Watertown; a brother, Dan Higgins of Watertown; and many other relatives and friends.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Eleanor Hoppe of Watertown.

Visitation was held at Eternal Valley Mortuary Chapel, 23287 N. Sierra Highway, Newhall, Calif.

A funeral Mass was held July 20 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Newhall.

His grandson, D.J., writes “I always try to ask myself, ‘What would Grandpa Harry do?' That code of ethics is a wonderful guide to live by.”

July 20, 2007

Richard Poppe

Richard R. Poppe of Watertown passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at the age of 83 years at Marquardt Manor in Watertown.

He was born Aug. 28, 1923, in Mellen, son of Oscar and Martha (Gorr) Poppe. On June 26, 1948, he married Phyllis Mahnke at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville.

Richard served in the U.S. Army from March 3, 1943, until Nov. 11, 1945. He was a rifle sharpshooter in Com-pany E, 114th Infantry, 44th Division. Richard was an expert automatic rifleman who earned a Combat Infan-tryman Badge, and a carbine expert, earning three Bronze Star Medals, the European African Eastern Campaign Medal and the Distinguished Unit Badge.

Richard had been a cheesemaker for 46 years, but his wish was to do it for 50 years, as his father had been a barber for 50 years. He received the purple ribbon for 1990 Best of Show at the Dodge County Fair and the blue ribbon for his Premium cheese. Richard worked at several cheese factories in the Dodge County area and worked at Waukesha Foun-dry for 37 years when he retired in 1988.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Pamela Davison; and his grandson, Shayne K. Lake.

Richard is survived by his wife, Phyllis; and their daughters, Dawn (Michael) Lake of Juneau and Lorilyn (Ronnie) Geisthardt of Brownsville, and son Timberly Poppe of Watertown; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dorie Kruzan of Highbridge and Helen Frasier of Wisconsin Rapids.

Visitation will be held Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, W3673 County Highway O, Sugar Island. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Russell Miller officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery, Sugar Island.

Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Mar-quardt Memorial Manor would be appreciated.

The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home of Juneau is serving the family.

Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home 150 W. Oak Grove St. Juneau

July 17, 2007

Cyril R. Hardy

Cyril R. Hardy, 34, of Watertown, died Saturday morning, July 14, 2007, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee from complications due to a motorcycle accident on June 30, 2007.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. Brian Kirk officiating.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.

Cy was born on May 19, 1973, in Pittsburgh, Pa., son of Douglas and Toni (DeAngelis) Hardy. He attended elementary school in Greendale and graduated from Watertown High School in 1992. He served in the United States Navy on the USS America Aircraft Carrier.

Cy had been employed at Emil's Frozen Pizza Co. in Watertown as a packaging supervisor. He had also been a ski and snow board instructor and enjoyed bowling, Frisbee golf, rock climbing, sky diving, skiing and roller blading.

Cy loved life, to the fullest, and all of his friends.

He is survived by his parents, Douglas and Toni Hardy of Watertown; a brother, Willie J. Fields of Hales Corners; a sister, Patricia (Mike) Dombrowski of Racine; nieces, nephews and many friends.

Cy is preceded in death by a brother, Terry Fields.

Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown

Dorothy I. Pitzner

JEFFERSON - Dorothy I. Pitzner, 90, of Jefferson, formerly of rural Watertown, town of Farmington, went to her eternal home on Sunday, July 15, 2007. She resided at Twin Rivers Health Care in Jefferson.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Michael Jensen officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Farmington.

Friends and family may call to pay their respects at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials are suggested to St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown.

Dorothy was born on June 6, 1917, in Hubbel, Mich., daughter of the late Paul H. and Almena (Bourdeau) Ellsworth. On Aug. 27, 1938, she married Eldyn A. Pitzner in Kenosha.

Dorothy had been employed as a supervisor at Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown from 1959 to 1975 and later volunteered at Bethesda Thrift Shop for 11 years. She was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown and its ladies aid. She was past president and an honorary member of the Wethonkitha Club in Watertown and a charter member of OWLS.

Dorothy loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved to cook and enjoyed flower gardening.

She is survived by two sons, Eldyn (Phyllis) Pitzner Jr. of Farmington and Lee (Dianna) Pitzner of Water-town; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, James (Alice) Ellsworth of Hudson, Colo.; a sister-in-law, Rose Ellsworth of Kenosha; nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

Dorothy was further preceded in death by her husband, Eldyn Pitzner, on July 1, 2000; a sister; and three brothers.

Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown

Edna Schoppe

BEAVER DAM - Edna M. Schoppe, 86, of Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam, formerly of the town of Oak Grove, died Sunday, July 15, 2007, at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oak Grove with the Rev. Roger Grosnick officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials may be directed to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oak Grove.

The former Edna Tesch was born June 15, 1921, in Oak Grove, daughter of Otto and Minnie (Koske) Tesch. She married Edward Schoppe on March 9, 1941, at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oak Grove.

Edna and her husband farmed in the town of Oak Grove. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Evan-gelical Lutheran Church in Oak Grove and a member of its choir. She loved her grandchildren and dog, Benji.

Surviving are her husband, Edward; her children, Mary Lou (James) Pearson of Juneau and Gerald (Janice) Schoppe of Juneau; four grandchildren, Brenda (Robert) Propst, Gary (Sue) Pearson, Craig Schoppe and Kim (Tom) Trent; seven great-grandchildren, Steven and Mitchell Propst, Alissa and Blake Pearson, Kaitlin, Ryan and Allison Trent; a brother, Clarence Tesch of Juneau; three stepsisters, Irene Jansen, Eunice Fredrickson and Vila Ranniger, all of Manning, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Christine; two brothers, Walter and Melvin; a sister, Elda; and two stepbrothers, Wilmer and Wayne Ranniger.

Koepsell Funeral Home 109 Lincoln Ave. Beaver Dam

A. Braunschweig

JEFFERSON - Adeline “Addie” M. Braunschweig, 88, of Jefferson, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2007, at the Countryside Nursing Home in Jefferson.

She was born on Aug. 13, 1918, in Milford, daughter of the late Herbert and Minnie (Manth) Draeger. She was baptized Sept. 8, 1918, at St. Paul's Lutheran Churchin Lake Mills, and was confirmed on March 13, 1932, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Watertown. She attended Rock River Valley School in Milford.

Addie married Martin O. Braunschweig on Dec. 12, 1975, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jefferson. He preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 1995. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jefferson.

She enjoyed her many years of employment at Dr. Scholl's Shoe Manufacturing Company from April 10, 1950, to July 1, 1977, when she retired. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and gardening. She had a love for animals, especially dogs and cats. She also enjoyed baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs.

She is survived by three stepdaughters, Carol Schicker of Jefferson, Joyce (Richard) Fischer of Jefferson and Nancy Gordon of Fort Atkinson; two stepsons, Joel (Marlene) Braunschweig of Jefferson and Marty (Katie) Braunschweig of Jefferson; a stepdaughter-in-law, Tavie Braunschweig of Texas; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Catherine Draeger; one grandson, Brian Braunschweig; a stepson, David Braunschweig; two sons-in law, Ronald Gordon and Ray Schicker; and her nephew, David Draeger.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Mark O. Bartsch officiating. Burial will follow in Christberg Cemetery.

Friends may call at the church Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

The Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home of Jefferson is in charge of arrangements.

Those wishing to express sympathy through a memorial may direct them to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lakeside Lutheran High School or Tomorrow's Hope.

Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home LLC 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson

Evelyn H. Butler

RACINE - Evelyn H. (Henderson) Butler, 95, a resident of Racine, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the Becker Shoop Center.

She was born Nov. 29, 1911, in Morning Sun, Des Moines County, Iowa, daughter of William John and Sadie (Flege) Henderson. On July 18, 1934, she married G. Frederick Butler.

She became a registered nurse at Burlington Hospital in Burlington, Iowa, and then took post graduate studies in obstetrics and pediatrics in Chicago.

In 1993 she moved to Racine to be near her family. Evelyn was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and loved to travel. She was also a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by one son, Keith (Margarita) Butler of El Paso, Texas; two daughters, Jean Stardy of Racine and Lorene (Herb) Bloomer of Watertown; grandchildren, Lee Stardy, Laura (Mike) Kohls, Jill (David) Mann, and Brooke Bible; stepgrandchildren, Jose (Magdelona) Guiterrez, Manuel Guiterrez and Idahly (Michael) Molina; great-grandchildren, Ben and Collin Kohl, and Eva Bible; one sister, Fern Cox of Willis, Texas; and numerous other stepgreat-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers, Norval Henderson and one in infancy.

The family would like to express special thanks to Villa St. Anna and the Becker Shoop Center for the loving care extended to our mother.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Racine with Pastor Melanie Hammond Clark officiating. An Eastern Star service was held Monday afternoon at the Masonic Center. Burial will take place Thursday at 10 a.m. in Sharon Cemetery, Morning Sun.

Visitation was held at the church.

Family Options Funeral & Cremation Services 4305 Old Green Bay Road Racine

July 16, 2007

Debra L. Linke

Debra L. Linke, 40, of Watertown, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Watertown Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Pederson Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. Stephen P. Savides officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia. Graveside services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday in Glenview Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials to the family would be appreciated.

The former Debra Hammond was born June 17, 1967, in Milwaukee, daughter of Barbara (Geszvain) and Michael Hammond Sr. She married Andres Linke Aug. 10, 1991, in Nashotah.

Debra had been employed as a phlebotomist with Watertown and Oconomowoc Memorial Hospitals for many years. She loved art, drawing, scrapbooking, quilting and camping.

Surviving are her husband, Andres Linke of Watertown; two sons, Matthew Linke and Andrew Linke, both of Watertown; a daughter, Shannon Linke of Watertown; three grandchildren, Eric, Conner and Alyssa; her father, Michael (Jennifer) Hammond Sr. of Madison; two sisters, Kimberly (Arthur) Saltus of Fort Bragg, N.C., and Tamme (James) Copiness of Watertown; a brother, Michael (Robyn) Hammond Jr. of Madison; her maternal grandfather, Paul Rick of Watertown; a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara, and a nephew, Ian Hammond.

Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown

Charles Lenz Jr.

JEFFERSON - Charles (Charlie) H. Lenz Jr., 82, of Jefferson, was called by his Lord on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at his home surrounded by his family.

Charles was born in Oakland on Oct. 25, 1924, the son of Charles and Rosa (Polinski) Lenz Sr. He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1943. From there he served his country in the United States Army in Gen. McArthur's Headquarters Company in the South Pacific Theater from 1944 to 1946.

On Dec. 16, 1944, he married the love of his life, Elayne Evelyn Schulz, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson.

Charlie was employed at Stoppenbach's as a beef butcher and in addition, owned and operated a farm in the Helenville area he called Shepherd Lane. Charlie raised prize-winning Suffolk and Southdown sheep and served as a 4-H leader for many years.

After leaving the farm, Charlie and his family moved to Jefferson where he began creating his wel-known handcrafted musical wood churches and other wooden crafts. In later years he also kept busy making briefcase/desk flags that he designed for use in the legion or 40 et 8 and can be seen on many desks and other locations everywhere.

Charlie became involved with the Reinhardt-Windl American Legion Post 164. Through his 60 years of service, he served as post commander, Jefferson County Commander, district commander, state vice commander, secretary to the State County Veterans Service Officers Organization, along with many state and national committees, and was honored with a lifetime membership of the organization. He spent more than 10,000 hours volunteering at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison.

Charlie was a 37-year member and also honored with a lifetime membership of the 40 et 8 Voiture 750 of Jefferson County, an elite organization of the American Legion. He served as that organization's Grande Chef De Gare du Wisconsin from 1984 to 1985. In 1980, Charlie developed the bronze emblem ornaments that are still used today for grave-sites, car grills, awards, and other items. He was the Grand Emblem sales chairman for 24 years. He ran the No. 750 locomotive program for 15 years.

Just recently, he was voted and awarded the winner of the 2007 Grand Voyager of the Year for the state of Wisconsin. He was also a life member of the Endl-Gruennert Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3589.

Charlie was a member of Bethany Evangelical Luth-eran Church of Fort Atkinson. In his later years, he enjoyed his beautiful backyard garden, bird watching, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include seven children, Charlayne (Kent) Kiesling of Neenah, Charles “Butch” J. of Hebron, Carolyn Riddell (Terry Siegel fiance) of Fort Atkinson, Christine (Roger) Nordberg of Jefferson, Gary (Deb Neujhar friend) of Jefferson, Roxann (Richard) Hotchkiss of Fort Atkinson, and Roslyn (Eric) Wedl of Jefferson; 21 grandchildren, Kathy (Jeff) Borree, David (Kay fiancé) Kiesling, Mary (Russ) Souther, Heather Lenz, Teresa Whitmyer, Sarah (Zach) Cole, Michael Lenz, Rebecca (Jeff) Rossing, Melissa (Kyle) Erb, Amanda (Lance) Wollin, Travis (Darcy), Troy (Kathy), Jeremy (Chris) and Toby (Heather friend) Nordberg, Curtiss (Janna) Lenz, Kelly (Andy) Katrichis, Holli (Howard fiancé) and Richie Hotchkiss, and Nick, Tony and Robbie Wedl; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Adella Mepham and Delores Snodie; a brother, Daniel; a special friend, Violet Feldmann; and many other relatives and friends.

Charlie was preceeded in death by his beloved wife, his parents, a brother and two sisters.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Jefferson County Voiture 750 designated for Nurse Training or Child Welfare Fund or to the Rainbow Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ethan Steinbrenner officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Jefferson, with full military graveside rites.

Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Dunlap Memorial Home and at the church Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Dad - we will miss you greatly and appreciate all your love and devotion. Thank you for showing us how to use your qualities in our lives, make us better citizens and to love our God and country. You were our mentor and taught us the ways of life in your quiet and non-demeanor way that is precious and timeless, your wit and sense of humor will live on in our hearts. “Where there is a will, there was a way,” and no obstacle was too great when it came to family. You looked out for others and that showed in how you led your life. We are all blessed by your life, and it was in your loved ones arms that you said your final farewell.

Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleepŠ I am in a thousand winds that blow, I am the softly falling snow. I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the fields of ripening grain. I am in the morning hush, I am in the graceful rush of birds in circling flight. I am the star shine of the night. I am in the flowers that bloom, I am in the quiet room, I am the birds that sing, I am in each lovely thing. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not dieŠ -Mary Frye.

Dunlap Memorial Home 604 S. Main St. Fort Atkinson

D.L. Chamberlain

SAUK PRAIRIE - Dorothy L. Chamberlain, 84, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie.

She was born in Water-town on Sept. 20, 1922, daughter of the late William and Lillian (Borchardt) Hose. Dorothy was united in marriage to Sheridan Chamberlain on June 30, 1946, in Watertown.

While at the nursing home, Dorothy's roommate, Patti Ranzenberger, was the best, keeping the day full of life and laughter. Patti was a blessing.

Dorothy and Sheridan were a prime example of a wonderful 61 years of marriage. God is good! All the time! On March 4, 1947, the joy of there life, Reginald R. Chamberlain, was born. He and his wife, the former Madonna S. Pfarrer, live in Merrimac. Her second joy of life were her grandchildren, Troy D. Chamberlain (deceased) and Martina A. Chamberlain of Prairie du Sac. Her third joy in life was being alive yet to enjoy a great-grandson, Mackenzey T. Chamberlain, 9. It was a blessing to know great-grandparents. Life is short and we need to be prepared at all times. Mom, Grandma's passing was sudden and a shock to us.

Dorothy was a wonderful roller skater and dancer in her life, and with her husband had won several contests. Life is good!

Dorothy has left many memories to the Cham-berlains, Hoses, Borchardts, Hoffmans, Faith United Methodist Church of LaFarge, and all the friends she has touched in all her years. God is good! “Life has a lot of ups and downs. You work at it and have faith, without it, you won't make it. God is good! Mom and grandma your love and help through the years, we thank you.” Reg, Donna and Martina Chamberlain.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer and Earl Hose, and a sister, Delores Hoffman.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hooverson Funeral Home in Sauk City with Pastor George Shick officiating.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Hooverson Funeral Home P.O. Box 86 Sauk City

July 14, 2007

Janice Weinberger

Janice F. Weinberger, 68, of Watertown, died Thursday, July 12, 2007, at Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown.

Janice was born on Sept. 15, 1938, in Sheboygan, the daughter of Gottfried and Anita (Kaiser) Weinberger. She was a resident of Bethesda Lutheran Home for 58 years. She thoroughly enjoyed all that Bethesda had to offer, especially singing in the choir and attending chapel. She enjoyed going to Camp Matz, family visits and going on picnics.

Survivors include her mother, Anita Rochlus of Sheboygan; brothers Robert (Nancy) Weinberger of Sheboygan and Bill (Ellen) Weinberger of Georgia; sister Arlyn (Jim) Culpepper of Florida. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and her many friends at Bethesda Lutheran Home. Memorials to Bethesda Lutheran Home would be appreciated.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at Bethesda Lutheran Home and at 3 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Sheboygan. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 9:15 a.m. until the time of service at Bethesda Lutheran Home and 2:30 p.m. until the time of service at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Sheboygan. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery, Sheboygan.

Pederson Funeral Home, 213 S. Fifth St., Watertown

July 13, 2007

Harold K. Oswald

APPLETON - Harold K. Oswald of Appleton was called to his heavenly Father's arms early on Thursday, July 12, 2007, just 20 days after his bride of 53 years went to be with Jesus. Harold was 73.

He was born in Weyauwega on June 2, 1934, son of the late Kurt and Myra (Otto) Oswald. On Dec. 5, 1954, Harold married the former Barbara Noffz at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown.

Harold was a graduate of Northwestern Preparatory School in Watertown and attended Northwestern College for two years. He enlisted in the United States Army, and was stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. Upon his discharge, he came back to Wisconsin and worked at Aid Association for Lutherans for over 30 years. Later he worked for Badger Highways and Les Stumpf Ford, a part-time job he loved very much.

Harold was a longtime and faithful member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Appleton. Over the years, he served his Lord in many ways, but key among them was his leadership of the elders and soul conservation committee. He also sang in the choir and worked as the superintendent of Sunday school. He and the family always enjoyed the Sunday afternoon boat trips with good friends from church.

Harold enjoyed hunting and fishing, and playing fast-pitch softball in his younger years. When his playing days were over, he dedicated himself to following the sports and school activities of his beloved grandchildren.

Harold is survived by three children, Deb (Doug) Mattek of Cedar Grove, Sandy (Rev. James) Schumann of Orlando, Fla., and Mark (Kelly) Oswald of New Lon-don; 13 grandchildren, Niel Mattek, Kurt (Teri) Mattek, Luke Mattek, Eric Mattek, Joey Schumann and his fiancée Melissa Butt, Heidi Schumann, Jenny Schumann, Sam Schumann, Isaac Schumann, Zachary Oswald, Sarah Oswald, Grant Oswald, and Gabe Oswald; two great-grandchildren, Sean and Cole Mattek; a sister, Marian (Gerry) Bieden-bender of Germantown; a brother, Robert (Janet) Oswald of Cedarburg; and a sister-in-law, Beverly (Bob) Webster of Watertown.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife, Barb, on June 22, 2007.

The Christian funeral for Harold will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Evan-gelical Lutheran Church, 302 N. Morrison St., Appleton, with the Rev. Kenneth Frey officiating. Interment will be in Wolf River Cemetery, near Fremont.

Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home in Appleton from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, and on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of the services.

Wichmann Funeral Home 537 N. Superior St. Appleton

July 12, 2007

Nina M. Steffan

LAKE MILLS - Nina M. Steffan, 91, Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Fort Memorial Hospital.

She was born on Oct. 12, 1915, in Mansfield, Mo., daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Bayless) Mink. Nina married Edwin Steffan in 1935. He died on May 18, 1973.

Nina was a graduate of Elgin High School and grew up in the Elgin, Ill., area. She had been a Lake Mills resident since 1990, moving from Elgin. She was executive secretary for the Steffan Brothers Corporation in Carpentersville, Ill. Prior to her marriage, Nina had been employed by the Elgin Watch Factory.

Nina had been a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Elgin prior to moving to Lake Mills. While in Lake Mills she was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Survivors include one son, Kenneth Edwin (Donna) Steffan of Lake Mills; two grandchildren, Amy Laurel (Jeremy) Gettemy and Edwin Robert; one great-grandchild, Alyson Nina Steffan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was the last member of her immediate family.

Preceding her in death was a sister, Irene Wauchope, and a brother-in-law, Raymond Steffan.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Rock Lake Cemetery, Lake Mills. Immediately following the graveside service, a memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeffrey L. Nicholas officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Raymond J. Steffan Scholarship Fund at United Methodist Church.

The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills

James J. Witte

LARGO, Fla. - James J. Witte, 63, of Largo, died Sunday, July 8, 2007, at Sun Coast Hospital.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., and moved to Largo in 1972 from Cocoa Beach, Fla. He was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church, Largo. He had an AA degree in major engineering, BSEE degree in major electrical engineering and a MSE degree in major control system theory. Before retirement, he was an engineer with Honeywell. While working at the Kennedy Space Center, he was field support engineer/lead G & N engineer for checkout of the Apollo Lunar and Command Module Spacecraft including Apollo 11 Lunar Module, first to land on the moon. He enjoyed fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing and working in the yard.

He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Marleen; daughters, Brenda of Pace, Fla., and Lynda Henderson of Kentucky; two grandsons of Pace and a granddaughter of Kentucky; a brother, Richard of Honolulu, Hawaii; his mother-in law, Gertie Fehrman of Watertown, Wis.; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Arrangements were by Moss-Feaster Funeral Home Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo, and local arrangements by the Pederson Funeral Home of Watertown.

Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown

July 10, 2007

Mary Imming

Mary C. Imming, 80, of Watertown died on Sunday morning, July 8, 2007, at Golden Living Center in Watertown.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown with Father Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in St. Henry Catholic Cemetery, Watertown.

Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice.

The Hafemeister Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary was born on May 19, 1927, in Watertown, daughter of Daniel and Helen (Casey) Barry. She married Robert Imming on May 7, 1949, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown.

Mary graduated from Watertown High School and St. Therese Nursing School. She had been employed as a registered nurse for the Jefferson County Home Health Services. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown.

Mary enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards and spending her winters in Arizona.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Imming of Watertown; her children, Sheila (Bud) Kempen of Menomonee Falls, John Imming of Elkhorn and Madonna (Tom) McFarland of Hartland; eight grandchildren, Dan Kempen, Andy (April) Kempen, Kevin Kempen, Lisa Imming, Laura Imming, Michael McFarland, Joe McFarland and Tim McFarland; two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Ethen Kempen; other relatives and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James Barry.

Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown

Norbert J. Kirsch

Norbert J. Kirsch, 83, of Watertown, died on Saturday evening, July 7, 2007, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church with Father Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove, with graveside military rites.

Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

The Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown is in charge of arrangements.

Norbert was born Dec. 5, 1923, in Cudahy, son of the late John and Rose (Rytman) Kirsch. On Aug. 18, 1945, he married Shirley M. Collette at St. Frederick's Catholic Church in Cudahy.

Norbert was a graduate of Cudahy High School. He was a coordinator for the American Bowling Congress in Milwaukee, retiring in 1987. Norbert was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Marine Corps. He served with the 4th Division Marines in the Pacific and was involved with “The Fighting Fourth of World War II,” which included Roi-Namur, Sapan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. He was awarded three Purple Hearts and numerous medals.

Norbert was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown and enjoyed golfing and traveling.

He is survived by a son, Carter Kirsch of Fallon, Nev.; a daughter, Cynthia Cimbalnik of Johnson Creek; seven grandchildren, Andy, Amy, Scott, Kim, Joshua, Jacob and Joey; six great-grandchildren, Jackson, Nathan, Michael, Logan, Brady, Katelyn; and two special friends, Millie and Helen of Watertown.

He was further preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Kirsch, on March 19, 2002, and a sister in infancy.

Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown

Lucille Korth

On Monday, July 9, 2007, the soul of Lucille Ida Anna Korth, 93, of Watertown, was called to its eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Bethany Chapel at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown, with the Rev. Karl Walther of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown officiating. Private burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown.

Visitation will also be held in the chapel on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials may be made to Marquardt Memorial Manor or St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

The Hafemeister Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lucille was born on June 29, 1914, in the town of Lebanon, daughter of Louis and Rosa (Jaeger) Zastrow. She spent her entire life in the Watertown area and was a lifelong member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, where she was also baptized and confirmed. She graduated from St. Mark's Lutheran School and Watertown High School.

Lucille married Wilmer Korth in 1938 and was the mother of three children.

During her working years, she was employed by Glen Manufacturing Co. and Mid-States Shoe Co., both in Watertown, and Dr. Scholl's Shoe Co. in Jefferson until her retirement in 1976.

Lucille loved her family dearly. She was a devoted mother and her fondest memories were always of her family and the wonderful friends and neighbors she had when she lived in the 900 block of North Fourth Street.

Surviving are a son, Ronald (Carol) Korth of McFarland; a daughter, Patricia (Rev. William) Bernhardt of Milwaukee; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Lucille's parents and a daughter, Sandra (Delbert) Maass, preceded her in death.

The family expresses deep gratitude to the staff of Marquardt Memorial Manor for the loving care Lucille received during her years as a resident of the manor.

Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown

Bruce I. Wilson

JEFFERSON - Bruce Ira Wilson, 78, of Jefferson, died Monday, July 9, 2007, at Countryside Home in Jefferson.

Bruce was born in Marquette on Jan. 18, 1929, son of Ira Eugene and Agnes A. (Tobalski) Wilson. He graduated from Markesan High School. Bruce served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953, seeing duty in the Korean Conflict.

On June 20, 1953, Bruce married Dorothy Marie Wilson at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in the town of Buffalo, which united two Wilson families. Dorothy preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 2001.

Bruce was the plant manager for Thomas Industries in Fort Atkinson until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Fort Atkinson Lions Club.

Bruce was a loving and devoted husband and father. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and automobile racing. He took great pleasure in his motorcycle rides on his Honda Gold Wing. He was a great mechanic who loved to work on cars.

Surviving are his son, Grant (Lynn) Wilson of Juneau; a daughter, Lois (Jeff) Eben of Jefferson; a sister, Virginia (Orville) Roberts of Monroe; two sisters-in-law, Mary (Roger) Beahm of Pardeville and Ruth (Nick) Jesselman-Nielson of Clinton; and two brothers-in-law, Robert (Ann) Wilson of Rockford, Ill., and Earl Wilson of Montana. Bruce is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy; a son, Garrett; a brother, Niels Wilson; and many aunts and uncles.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson, with Father William Vernon celebrating. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Fort Atkinson.

Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church until the time of the services.

The Nitardy Funeral Home of Fort Atkinson is assisting the family, nitardyfuneralhome.com.

Nitardy Funeral Home 1008 Madison St. Fort Atkinson

July 9, 2007

Elva L. Boettcher

REESEVILLE - Elva L. Boettcher, 85, of Reeseville, died Friday, July 6, 2007, at Columbus Community Hospital.

Friends and family may call at Trinity Lutheran Church, N2296 County Trunk I, town of Lowell, on Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at the church on Tuesday, beginning at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Matthew Martin officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, town of Lowell, Dodge County.

Elva Lauretta Boettcher was born on Jan. 29, 1922, in the town of Lowell, Dodge County, daughter of the late Erwin and Selma (Krueger) Boettcher. She worked at Weyenberg Shoe Factory in Beaver Dam, retiring when the factory closed.

Elva was meticulous in the way she kept her house and yard; everything was neat, clean and in its place. She was an independent woman and enjoyed playing cards and listening to the radio. Elva was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Survivors include four nieces and nephews, Shirley Holland of Madison, Judy (Wilbert) Vick of Columbus, Fred (Donna) Yerges of Waterloo, and Ronald Yerges of Columbus; several great-nieces and great-nephews; several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; two great-great-great-nieces; other relatives and friends.

Elva was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, and her sister.

The family suggests memorials be made in Elva L. Boettcher's name to Trinity Lutheran Church or to a charity of one's choice.

The Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made on the Web site at MurrayFH.com.

Murray Funeral Home 214 S. Main St. Reeseville

July 6, 2007

Roger Westphal

REESEVILLE - Roger R. Westphal, 66, of Reeseville, died on Thursday, July 5, 2007, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

There will be no visitation or funeral. Cremation has taken place.

Roger Raymond Westphal was born on June 28, 1941, in Columbus, son of Raymond and Bernice (Schultz) Westphal. He was a 1959 graduate of Juneau High School. On Oct. 8, 1960, he was united in marriage to Sally Weihert at Trinity Lutheran Church in Reeseville.

Roger worked at John Deere Horicon Works for over 30 years. He was a past member of the Reeseville Lowell Lions Club, Wings Over Wisconsin and the Pumpkin Center Sportsman Club. He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife, Sally Westphal of Reeseville; his three daughters, Dana (Chris) Lamp of Reeseville, Kari (Fred) Gahlman of Juneau and Gaye (Bob) Meyer of Stoughton; his five grandchildren, Jessica Lamp, Fred and Nick Gahlman and Alex and Aaron Meyer; a nephew, other relatives and friends.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Edward.

The family suggests memorials be made in Roger Westphal's name to Trinity Lutheran Church of Reeseville.

The Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made on the Web site at www.MurrayFH.com.

Murray Funeral Home 214 S. Main St. Reeseville

July 5, 2007

Milton W. Bocher

Milton W. Bocher, 88, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Watertown Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor Stephen Savides officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Family and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m.

Memorials to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.

The Schmutzler-Vick Fun-eral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family.

Milton was born on April 24, 1919, in Fredonia, the son of Louis and Alvina (Kirchenwitz) Bocher. Milt served in the U.S. Coast Guard from January 1942 until June 1946. On Nov. 15, 1947, he married the former Lila Gruendeman in Batavia.

Milt had been the owner/operator of the former Bocher's Market on North Water Street from 1950 to 1983. He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ where he served on numerous boards and committees over the years and enjoyed playing dartball on the church league. Milt enjoyed riding motorcycles until the early 1990s. During his younger years he owned several Indian motorcycles. He also enjoyed turkey hunting, deer hunting and fishing, and following his retirement he became involved in woodworking, upholstering and furniture refinishing.

Milton was a member of Watertown American Legion Post No. 189.

Survivors include his wife Lila; his children, Ellen Brown of Apple Valley, Minn., Wayne “Buzz” (Patricia O'Hara) Bocher of La Crosse, Kim “KB” (Lori) Bocher of Watertown and Scott Bocher of Watertown; eight grandchildren, Crystal, Ben, Dan, Bridget, Philip, Bradley, Kaycee and Sean Bocher; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Elvira Groeschel; and four brothers, Rollin, Lester, Ernest and Edward Bocher.

Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown

Beatrice L. Lloyd

Beatrice L. Lloyd, 83, of Watertown, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at her home with her daughter and granddaughters by her side. She was born on June 7, 1924, in Defiance, Ohio, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Webber) Siler.

She attended Defiance High School. On June 13, 1942, Bea married Glen O. Lloyd at St. John's Parsonage in Defiance. They moved to Holland, Ohio, where she raised their daughter, Linda. She was a homemaker and foster parent with Catholic Charities. She worked as a secretary for Maumee Valley Hospital, then in radiology at Toledo Health and Retiree Center for 22 years. She retired in 1988 and moved to Florida to live near her daughter and grandchildren. She volunteered at Metropolitan General Hospital in Pinellas Park, Fla., and enjoyed reading the daily newspaper, gardening, and “fixing it herself.” She made delicious pan-friend chicken, homemade apple pie and zesty chili. Bea loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Water-town, a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 104 of Pinellas Park, the Pond Post in Toledo, Ohio, and the UAW Local 12 in Toledo.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda Fairbanks of Watertown; three granddaughters, Tracy (Julian) Bargo, Carrie (Michael) Hiller and Brenda (John) Meganck, all of Watertown; nine great-grandchildren, Glenn and Eric Bargo, Karissa, Amber, Jade and Hayden Hiller, and Bea, Jane and Grace Meganck; her brother, Cletus Siler, and her sister, Marcella Hedrick; many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Bea was preceded in death by her parents; her ex-husband, Glen; an infant son, Larry; a great-granddaughter in infancy, Julianne Bargo; two sisters, Dorothy Varner and Verona Hohenberger; a brother, Victor; two brothers-in-law, Richard Varner and Ray Hohenberger; and two sisters-in-law, Margaret (Victor) Siler and Ethel (Cletus) Siler.

Bea had a lifelong devotion to St. Jude. She was grateful for his intercession on her behalf and thankful for the countless prayers he answered throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. and on Monday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home, 1753 S. Clinton St., Defiance. A rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. Sunday. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John's Catholic Church, 510 Jack-son Ave., Defiance, with the Rev. Todd Dominuque officiating. A luncheon will follow at the church. She will be committed at Riverside Cemetery, Defiance.

Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown

L.B. Stoppenbach

Lillian B. Stoppenbach, 86, of Watertown passed away peacefully on Monday, July 2, 2007, at Golden Living Center in Watertown.

She was born on Feb. 21, 1921, in Watertown, the daughter of the late Percy and Mabel (Rinehart) Heinrich. She married Thomas Stoppenbach of Watertown on Sept. 3, 1950, at First United Methodist Church.

She was a graduate of Watertown High School and a member of Christ United Methodist Church.

Lilly enjoyed bird watching, especially her favorite cardinals, and tending to her flowers. Most of all, she treasured time with her family, and she devoted her life to them.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Stoppenbach of Watertown; two daughters, Julie (Michael) Milbrath of Madison and Lori (Grant) Gerth of Quincy, Ill.; one son, Daniel Stoppenbach of McFarland; and four grandchildren, Erika, Ryan, Daniel, and Sarah; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her twin sister, Olive Powers; and her brother, Harold.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Watertown with the Rev. Lee Meissner officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

The Pederson Funeral Home in Watertown is serving the family.

Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown

July 3, 2007

DuWayne Freber

PORTAGE - DuWayne W. Freber, 77, of Portage, died Sunday, July 1, 2007, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg.

DuWayne was born on Oct. 20, 1929, in Watertown, the son of Walter and Verna (Klecker) Freber. He attended Watertown High School Class of 1947. DuWayne was united in marriage to Lila Korth on Sept. 23, 1950, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Juneau. He worked for the state of Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles for 27 years, retiring in 1984. DuWayne was the past president of the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Portage and chairman of the building and grounds. He enjoyed bowling and NASCAR racing.

Survivors include his wife, Lila Freber, Portage; sisters-in-law, Lorriane Nolte, Madison, and Betty (Max) Justmann of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

DuWayne was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Gilbert Korth and a sister-in-law Lucy Kaiser.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Portage with the Rev. Scott Schultz officiating. Inurnment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Watertown.

Friends may call on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Portage in DuWayne's name.

Portage Community Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Portage Community Funeral Home 302 E. Conant St. Portage

Robert Berndt

WATERLOO - Robert A. Berndt, 73, of 730 McKay Way, Waterloo, died this morning, July 3, 2007, at his home following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Marshall with the Rev. Paul Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Washington Cemetery in the town of Portland.

Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at Pederson Funeral Home in Waterloo on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials are suggested to the family.

He was born Jan. 8, 1934, in Reeseville , the son of Arnold and Lottie (Hensler) Berndt. He married Joan Rettschlag on April 12, 1958, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Robert was employed at McKay Nursery for 37 1/2 years, retiring in 1996. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Marshall.

Survivors include four children, Robin Berndt of Lake Mills, Al (Deb) Berndt of Waterloo, Cindy Ludeman of Waterloo and Carole (Keith) Pocock of Waterloo; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Marilyn Schultz of Columbus; five brothers, Harvey (Diane) Berndt of Waterloo, Otto (Barb) Berndt of Adams, William (Delila) Berndt of Park Falls, Gene (Elsie) Berndt of St. Nazianz, and Ken (Chris) Berndt of Green Bay; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on June 8, 2007; one sister; three brothers; and one son-in-law.

Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo

July 2, 2007

Roger Dehnert

JEFFERSON - Roger H. Dehnert, 59, of Jefferson, died on Thursday, June 28, 2007, at the UW Hospital in Madison.

He was born on Aug. 21, 1947 in Watertown, the son of Harland and Joyce (Bartelt) Dehnert.

He married Barbara Sue Donnelly of Lake Mills on July 5, 1974, at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas, Nev.

He was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School class of 1965.

Roger was an owner/operater truck driver for transporting goods for Brownberry Bakery.

He served the U.S. Navy from 1965-1968 on the USS Oriskany.

He was a member of the Clarence Bean-Warren George Lake Mills American Legion Post No. 67.

Roger enjoyed woodworking.

Survivors include his wife Barbara of Jefferson; his mother, Joyce Dehnert of Lake Mills; two aunts, Marge Bartelt of Lake Mills and Vivian Dehnert of Neillsville; one uncle, Carol Dehnert of Glendale, Ariz.; many cousins; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Harland “Jumbo” Dehnert in 1994 and his brother George in 1981.

Per Roger's request, there will be no funeral, no tears, and no sadness.

A celebration of life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Lake Mills Moravian Church Fellowship Hall in Lake Mills.

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to Tomorrow's Hope of Jefferson or Lake Mills Relay For Life.

The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.

“For Rockie, the Rock, Herbie who would like to be remembered with a smile. He was one of a kind.”

Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills

Mary Bachmann

LAKE MILLS - Mary Louise Bachmann, 65, Lake Mills, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 29, 2007, at her home with her family at her side after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on Oct. 28, 1941, in Portage, the daughter of the late Rueben and Mildred (Barnes) Vaughan.

Mary Louise married Frederick Bachmann of Middleton on Dec. 6, 1961, in Madison.

She was a graduate of the Markesan High School in 1959 and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for two years.

Mary Louise and Frederick have been residents of Lake Mills since 1978, moving from Madison.

She was vice president of Bachmann Brokerage Inc. in Hartland where she worked with her husband and son, Stuart.

She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Tyranena Women's Club.

Mary Louise enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, kayaking, bicycling, traveling and visiting their lake home at Manitowish Waters.

Survivors include her husband, Frederick; two sons, Kevin (Sue) of Sioux Falls, S.D., Stuart (Kristine) of Pewaukee; one daughter, Renee (Jason) Bachmann-Ebel of Lake Mills; nine grandchildren, Sara, McKenna, Ellie, Morgan, Riley, Jack, Heather, Scott and Matthew; one sister, Ruth Kamrath of McFarland; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Also her constant companions, her dogs, Millie and Sadie.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Bruce A. McKenney and the Rev. James E. Rath officiating.

The family will greet friends following the service at a luncheon to be held at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Best Friends Animal Society, Jefferson County Humane Society, American Cancer Fund, or the American Diabetes Association.

The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills

Isaac Schlosser

DECATUR, Ill. - Isaac Liam Jay Schlosser, 7 weeks, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 12:55 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Ill., while surrounded by his family.

Services to celebrate Isaac's life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, in the First Christian Church, Decatur, conducted by Pastor Wayne Kent. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment with the “Flight Home” ceremony will be in the Graceland Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Schlosser family at 5215 North Ashford Drive, Peoria, Ill. 61615. The donations will be used to establish a fund to purchase “Zaky's” for the neonatal unit at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in memory of Isaac.

Isaac was born on May 7, 2007, in Peoria a twin son of Shaun P. and Erin K. (Brennan) Schlosser.

Surviving are his parents of Peoria, twin brother, Isaiah Brennan Schlosser; grandparents, William and Kathleen Brennan of Peoria, Gary and Pat Schlosser of Decatur and Cindy and Dean Kyburz of Decatur; an aunt, Kerry Balzer, her husband Steve and their daughter Skyler of Fox Lake, Ill.; an uncle: Jay Schlosser, his wife Khrysi and their daughter Josephine of Glen Ellyn, Ill.; great-grandparents, Jean Brennan of Watertown, Wis., Carl and Gladys Pillsbury of Waukesha, Wis., Cecilia Wright of Decatur, and Marvin and Lucille Schlosser of Decatur.

Isaac was greeted in Heaven by two great-grandfathers Eugene Brennan and James Wright.

He gave so much to be so little but Angels always do.

Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, Ill.