October 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008 12:39 PM CDT
October 6, 2008Anneliese MaletzAnneliese I. Maletz, age 81, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at Marquardt Memorial Manor.
Following cremation, inurnment will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia.
Memorials may be made to Marquardt Memorial Manor or Marquardt Hospice.
The Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family.
Anneliese was born on April 14, 1926, in Barsing-hausen, Germany, daughter of Hermann and Caroline (Schuddekopf) Frehe. She had attended school in Germany and had been employed by the German government.
On Nov. 21, 1953, she married Guenther Maletz in Barsinghausen, Germany. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 2000. On July 21, 1955, Anneliese and Guenther moved to the United State and lived in Watertown for the past 53 years.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown
Helen M. Trost
Helen M. Trost, 66, of Watertown, died on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at Golden Living Center-Watertown.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel at Golden Living Center with the Rev. Victor Tegtmeier officiating.
Visitation is at the chapel on Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown.
The Pederson Funeral Home of Watertown is serving the family.
The former Helen Giese was born Dec. 13, 1941, in Watertown, daughter of Joseph and Clara (Zurflieh) Giese. She was a graduate of Watertown High School and member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown. She had been employed at Mid-State Shoe in Watertown and did child care for friends. She also volunteered at Beverly Terrace for many years.
Surviving are a daughter, Patty Trost of Watertown; a son, Mike Trost of Fort Atkinson; a sister, Mary Schmidt of Watertown; a brother, Frank (Diane) Giese of Hartland; a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Eric G. Werni
IXONIA - Eric G. Werni Jr., 31, of Ixonia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008.
He is survived by his loving parents, Eric and Vickie Werni Sr.; his sister, Arin M. (Michael W.) Alexander; his brother, Adam R. (Jennifer A.) Werni; his nephews, Ethan and Zachary Alexander and Ryan Werni; and a niece, Emily Ann Werni. Also survived are grandparents, Delores Werni, James and Judith Oestreich; great-grandparents, Leone and Ruth Kline; special friend, Sally Manigold; and many other loving family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Peter Werni Sr., and his great-grandfather, Ralph Oestreich.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Pagenkopf Funeral Home in Oconomowoc. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until the time of the service. Immediately following the service, Eric will be laid to rest in Summit Cemetery with full military honors provided by his fellow soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Honors will include the folding and presentation of the American flag to his family and the sounding of taps.
Eric passed at 31 wonderful years young. He was born on Aug. 26, 1977, in Hartford. He was a member of Jefferson High School in the class of 1995. Eric enjoyed bull-riding, playing football, hunting, motorcycles, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family and friends. Eric had a passion for travel and driving semi-truck cross country enabled him to do so (Thank-you Grandpa O). Eric was active in the Wisconsin Army National Guard with the 32nd MP Division in Milwaukee.
In lieu of contributions, the family requests flowers be forwarded to Pagenkopf Funeral Home, 1165 Summit Ave., Highway 67, Oconomowoc 53066, and memorials be mailed to 112 Highway 18, Sullivan 53178.
Pagenkopf Funeral Home 1165 Summit Ave. Oconomowoc.
LaVonne Kiessling
LAKE MILLS - LaVonne V. "Bonnie" Kiessling, 72, Lake Mills, died on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at home.
She was born on Nov. 5, 1935, in Madison, daughter of the late August and Ruth (Gerstner) Korth. Bonnie was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School, class of 1953. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated in 1958 with a bachelor of science degree in occupational therapy. From 1984 to 2005, Bonnie worked in a variety of medical settings, and her blend of compassion and persistence helped others acquire (or re-acquire) the necessary skills to live a full life. She was a member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church.
Never burdened by the mundane, Bonnie was a free spirit with exceptional creativity. These traits were manifested throughout her life in an extraordinary diversity of outlets. As a young mother in the 1960s, she was a founding member of the “Sketch Club,” where she and friends experimented with different artistic media. As a Girl Scout leader, she fostered imaginative projects. She was an avid photographer, who helped to generate the State Historical Society calendar. More recently, her artistry focused on her yard, where she created and maintained an original and beautiful garden adjacent to the Mill Pond of Rock Lake. She donated her extensive knowledge of native plants as a docent at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison.
She loved to travel, enjoying two recent trips to the rain forests of Costa Rica with her Olbrich colleagues. She loved outdoor sports like swimming, camping and canoeing, especially in the Boundary Waters. Bonnie appreciated classical music and opera and regularly attended the Milwaukee symphony.
She acquired an extensive collection of antiques that befitted her early 20th century home, and she restored some of her own furniture. Bonnie Kiessling was passionate about all of these activities, and sought to inject art and nature into all aspects of her life.
Bonnie was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister. Her survivors include a daughter, Dr. Laura (Dr. Ron Raines) Kiessling of Madison; two sons, William (Julie) Kiessling III of Waterloo and Mark (Savona) Kiessling of Tucson, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Emily Kiessling, McKala Kiessling, Kyra Raines, Rosemary Kiessling, August Kiessling, and Samuel Kiessling; and one sister, Karen Korth (Michael) Ayers of Lake Mills.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Lake Mills Moravian Church. Family burial services will take place at a later date in Rock Lake Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. Thursday at the church until the time of service.
Memorials would be appreciated to Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison.
The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
October 3, 2008
Scott Skalitzky
WATERLOO - Scott E. Skalitzky, 31, of Waterloo, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., following a courageous battle with cancer.
Scott was born on June 19, 1977, in Madison, son of Gary and Diann (Schultz) Skalitzky. He was a 1995 graduate of Waterloo High School and a 1997 graduate of Madison Area Technical College, with a diesel and ag mechanics degree. Scott was plant manager of Waste Management-Renewable Energies in Johnson Creek. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waterloo, Jefferson County Pork Producers, Ducks Unlimited, Wings Over Wisconsin and the Waterloo Gun Club. He was a former member of the Waterloo 4-H Club and FFA.
Scott was an avid sportsman, enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved all sports.
Survivors include his parents, Gary and Diann Skalitzky of Waterloo; a sister, Jodi (Kyle) Joas of Waterloo; loving girlfriend, Sarah Keeser of Watertown; maternal grandparents, Edward and Violet Schultz of Oconomowoc; paternal grandfather, Earl Skalitzky of Waterloo; beloved dog, Maggie; also aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waterloo with Father Ron Rank officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church and from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of service.
The family would appreciate memorials to Waterloo EMS Inc., Waterloo Fire Department or the Scott Skalitzky Scholarship Fund, in care of F& M State Bank in Waterloo.
The Pederson Funeral Home in Waterloo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at pedersonfuneralhomes.com.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
October 2, 2008
Dolores Kulke
Dolores R. Kulke, 80, of Watertown, formerly of Lebanon, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Dolores was born on March 12, 1928, at home in Lebanon, daughter of Walter and Gertrude (Raether) Uttech. She married Raymond Kulke on Aug. 26, 1950, at the family home.
Dolores was a cook at the Home Plate restaurant in Lebanon for many years. She also worked at the Maple Inn in Ashippun for 10 years. She was a member off Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Kulke of Watertown; a daughter, Connie (Jeff) Held of Watertown; two sons, Dean (Julie) Kulke of Lebanon and Tom (Teresa) Kulke of Watertown; a sister, Beatrice (Wendell) Wilson of Watertown; 10 grandchildren, Chad, Angela, Brandon and Jordan Held, Lindsay, Ryan and Janelle Kulke, Melody (Troy) Tadych, Nicholas and Christopher Kulke; three great-grandsons, Kasimir, Augustus and Leverett Tadych; also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon with the Rev. James O'Reilly-Christensen officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Pederson Funeral Home in Watertown and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
The Pederson Funeral Home of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at pedersonfuneralhomes.com.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Ellen E. Pieper
NEOSHO - Ellen E. (Haupert) Pieper of Neosho passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Heartland of Pewaukee. She was 93 years old.
Ellen was born Sept. 17, 1915, in Neosho, daughter of Jacob and Annie (Wagner) Haupert. She married Herbert Pieper on Dec. 8, 1944, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Neosho.
She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Neosho. Ellen worked at Libby's Canning Co. in Hartford and Wagner Products for many years. She enjoyed flower gardening.
Ellen is survived by her children, Stanley of Neosho and Darlene DePover of Watertown; four grandchildren, Jason, Sarah, Amanda and Katherine. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.
Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, and three brothers, Nick, Matt (Viola) and Frank (Caroline) Haupert.
Funeral services for Ellen will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Shimon Funeral Home in Hartford with the Rev. Elaine Gerth officiating. Interment will be in Hustisford Cemetery, Hustisford.
The family will greet family and friends on Saturday at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of one's choice are appreciated.
The Shimon Funeral Home is assisting the family, (262)673-9500, shimonfuneralhome.com.
Shimon Funeral Home 824 Union St. Hartford
Delanie Kreuziger
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Delanie Marie “Del” Kreuziger, 66, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at her home in Phoenix, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Earl and Bernadine Anderson.
She is survived by her husband David, a former resident of Juneau, Wis.; a son, Mark; daughters, Dawn and Mary; one granddaughter, Jeri Kendal; four brothers; three sisters; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Del was preceded in death by her youngest son, John “Johnny”; her parents; two brothers and two sisters.
A memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Phoenix.
October 1, 2008
Gladys Altwies
Gladys I. Altwies, 84, of Watertown, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 29, 2008, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. James Werner officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown.
Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 189 will meet at the funeral home at 6 p.m. Friday.
Memorials, if desired, may be given to Lakeside Lutheran High School Operating Expense, the American Lung Association or St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church Operating Expense.
The former Gladys I. Paerschka was born in Watertown on July 29, 1924, daughter of Paul and Ella (Dahms) Paerschka. She attended St. Mark's Christian Day School, the former Northwestern College Preparatory School and Northwestern College. On July 12, 1975, Gladys married Wesley B. Altwies at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown.
She was a resident of Watertown all of her life. Gladys retired from Brandt Inc. in Watertown after 45 years of service. She was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown, its ladies aid and a member of WELS Lutheran Seniors. She was also a life member of the Clarence McGuire Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post No. 7852, the Women's Auxiliary of Military Order of Cooties, American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 189, Watertown Senior Center and AARP Chapter No. 3056. Gladys was also a member of the Northwestern College Alumni Society and St. Luke's Philanthropist Club.
She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and doing crafts. She also enjoyed helping her husband place about 2,000 flags on the surrounding cemeteries for Memorial Day.
Survivors include her husband, Wesley Altwies of Watertown; cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents.
The family would like to thank Marquardt Memorial Manor and Marquardt Hospice for the care they provided.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Sheridan Chamberlain
PRAIRIE DU SAC - Sheridan W. Chamberlain, 84, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at his home on Lake Wisconsin.
He was born in Wauzeka on Aug. 16, 1924, son of the late Sam and Ethel (Shaw) Chamberlain. Sheridan is at home in heaven with his wife Dorothy who preceded him in death on July 14, 2007.
Sheridan and Dorothy were united in marriage on June 30, 1946, of which they shared 61 wonderful years together. God was good to them and a son was born on March 4, 1947. Reginald and his wife, Madonna reside in Merrimac. The second joy in life was grandchildren, Troy D. Chamberlain (deceased) and Martina A. (Bruce) Chamberlain Bierman, and his third joy was a great-grandson, Mackenzey Troy Chamberlain.
It was a blessing to his family to have such great parents and grandparents, no words can express the treasured moments we have shared together.
Sheridan and Dorothy were very avid dancers at Turner Hall in Watertown. Sheridan served his country on the beaches of Normandy June 4, 1944, in the U.S. Army. He received the Victory Medal, Ribbon with silver Battle Star, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star, and served three tours of duty in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters.
Sheridan and Dorothy were members of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars post. He worked at Crepaco in Lake Mills for many years. Sheridan has left many memories to the Chamberlains, Hoses, Borchardts, Hoffmans, Faith United Methodist Church of LaFarge, Trinity Lutheran Church of Watertown and all the friends they have touched all through the years.
Dad's top-notch fun was a chance to ride a Harley motorcycle with Martina, Bruce and Mackenzey. Dad also enjoyed fishing with his son and great-grandson on the Wisconsin River.
In addition to his wife Dorothy, Sheridan was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Troy Chamberlain; three sisters, Leon, Faye and Carola; and four brothers, Clarence, Sammy, Obert and Arnold.
A celebration of Sheridan's life will be held at a later date.
Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave. Middleton
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