October 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 12:43 PM CDT
October 14, 2008Virginia FlettVirginia Sipp Flett of Watertown died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, after a short illness. She was 89 years old.
Virginia was born Sept. 12, 1919, in Rochester, Minn., the only child of Edward Arden Sipp and Louise Stallman Sipp. Her early years were spent in Dayton, Ohio, and Oak Park, Ill. She graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School in 1938 and attended both Carelton College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating from UW-Madison in 1942, she moved to Washington, D.C., and became part of the war effort working for Army Intelligence. She was posted to Ankara, Turkey, and traveled extensively throughout the Middle East until the war in Europe ended. On returning home to Oak Park, she married Sidney Flett. He preceded her in death in 1967.
Virginia moved to the family home in Watertown in 1971. She became the executive secretary of the Watertown Chapter of the American Red Cross in 1972, a position she held until 1980. After a brief retirement, Virginia worked for McDonald's, but perhaps is best known for her job as the oldest paper carrier for the Watertown Daily Times.
Virginia was a member of the Newcomer's Club, AAUW, Cecilian Choir and St. Bernard's parish.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary L. Flett of Sonoma, Calif., and numerous Stallman and Gaebler cousins throughout the Midwest.
Services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Marquardt Manor or Zinzendorf Hall.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
James C. Jenks
James C. Jenks, age 66, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
James was born on June 22, 1942, in Portage, son of Orin and Beulah (Bennett) Jenks. On Oct. 9, 1965, he married the former Nancy Matthews in Montfort. She preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 2006.
Jim had been employed by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad for 33 years and Quick Trip for nine years. Jim was a former Cub Scout leader, an avid bowler and he enjoyed his time at Ho Chunk. He also enjoyed hunting with his sons and grandchildren, and his social time at Hardee's and Zwieg's. He was an avid Packer and Brewers fan.
Survivors include his children, Jim “Jamie” (Wendy) Jenks, Clinton “Rusty” Jenks and Jodi Jenks, all of Watertown; a special friend, Carol Strege; his grandchildren, Kayla, Ashley, Cassandra, Amanda, Orin, Sara and Cody; a brother, Doug (Evette) Jenks of Lake Mills; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Elaine Matthews, Jim (Nancy) Matthews, Bill (Carol) Matthews, Chuck (Diane) Matthews, Joe Pluemer and Tom Thomas; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was further preceded in death by his parents and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Keith and George Matthews, Pat Pluemer and Mary Thomas.
Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Family interment will be in Montfort Cemetery in Montfort.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown
Gordon Madsen
Gordon “Gordie” L. Madsen, 82, of Watertown, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday 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, with graveside military rites conducted by Watertown American Legion Post No. 189.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials may be given to the church, Marquardt Hospice or to the charity of one's choice.
Gordon L. Madsen was born in Watertown on Sept. 24, 1926, son of Peter and Leona (Braunschweig) Madsen. On April 30, 1949, he married the former Grace Ohrmundt at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown.
Gordie was a 1945 graduate of Watertown High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He had been employed as a bookkeeper at the former Globe Mill in Watertown and had owned and operated the Reeseville Feed & Seed Company. Gordie was also manager of Universal Co-op in Lebanon until his retirement and tended bar at the former Green Bowl in Watertown and the former Hartung's Supper Club in Pipersville.
Gordon was a lifelong member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown, its church choir, a former usher and had served on the church council. He was also a member of Watertown American Legion Post No. 189 and AARP Chapter No. 3056.
Gordie loved polka and big band music. He also loved singing and was a member of a barbershop quartet. He enjoyed the outdoors, traveling and fishing in Northern Wisconsin. He also enjoyed putting puzzles together and playing cards, especially sheepshead and euchre.
Survivors include his wife, Grace Madsen of Watertown; four sons, Bill (Lynn) Madsen of Muskego, Dave (Sue) Madsen of Watertown, Jeff (Marlo) Madsen of Watertown and Tom (Jean) Madsen of Watertown; seven grandchildren, Peter Madsen, Beth (Derek) Gerstbrein, Keri (John) Justman, Katie, Laura, Ashley and Monica Madsen; five step-grandchildren, Tom Joyce, Julie Joyce, Jim Joyce, Toni Bornschlegal and Shelly (Matt) Strege; a step-great-grandchild, Dixie Strege; cousins and other relatives and friends.
Gordie's parents preceded him in death.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Marquardt Hospice for the wonderful care they provided for Gordie.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Calvin Stark Jr.
LAKE MILLS - Calvin “Sonny” H. Stark Jr., 65, of Lake Mills, died on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at home.
He was born on July 15, 1943, in Lake Mills, son of the late Calvin and Sylvia (Losey) Stark. He was a graduate of Lake Mills High School, class of 1961. He later attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Calvin was a lifelong resident of the town of Waterloo. He was a member of Lake Mills United Methodist Church and participated in the church dartball league.
He was the last member of his immediate family.
Survivors include cousins and friends.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lake Mills United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeffrey L. Nicholas officiating. Burial will be in Aztalan-Milford Cemetery.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church until the time of the service.
The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
October 13, 2008
Dean Hunzicker
LAKE MILLS - Dean Leroy Hunzicker, 91, of Lake Mills, died on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Angel's Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc after a 4 1/2-year battle with cancer.
He was born on Oct. 1, 1917, in Lake Mills, son of Emil and Minnie Hunzicker. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1940 with a master's degree in mechanical engineering. He married Erva Henk in 1942. Dean worked as an engineer at Research Products, Forest Products Labs, Perkins Sheet Metal and Carnes Corp. before starting his own business in 1955. He owned and operated Hunzicker Engineering for 31 years.
During their last years together, Dean and Erva took many exciting trips. Their travels included Alaska, Hawaii, Switzerland, the Bahamas and a cruise to Norway, Sweden and Denmark. They also traveled in a camper throughout the United States and Canada.
Dean enjoyed all kinds of hunting throughout his life. A beloved Brittany spaniel assisted him with pheasants in his 70s and 80s. Fishing, especially on Lake Michigan, was a close second. Canadian fishing trips with friends were annual highlights for many years. Other interests involved motorcycles, airplanes, building clocks and photography.
The family is especially indebted to Dr. Natalie Callander at the UW Carbone Cancer Center for giving Dean four plus additional years of life after other physicians had given up.
The nurses in the infusion center were remarkable as well. They were so good to him. At the two weekly visits, Dean became close to each one.
The family also wishes to thank the staff at the UW Palliative Care Unit and Angel's Grace Hospice for providing wonderful support over the last few days.
Dean is survived by his son, Ken (Julie Kotschevar) Hunzicker of Middleton; daughters, Virginia Brunsell of Madison and Joanne (Tony) Lapcinski of Sussex; three grandchildren, Jessica Lapcinski of Kenosha, David Hunzicker of Seattle, Wash., and Brandon Hunzicker of Middleton; a brother, Wayne Hunzicker of Pasadena, Calif.; and a special family friend, Avalyn Stark; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dean was preceded in death by his wife, Erva; parents, Emil and Minnie Hunzicker; sister, Beulah; brothers, Earl, Lyle, Ashley, Vernon and Gwynne.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Lake Mills with the Rev. Neil D. Partington officiating. Burial will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the church in Lake Mills.
The Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills is assisting the family.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
October 11, 2008
Dorothy Lambert
Dorothy M. Lambert, age 78, formerly of Reeseville, died on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at the Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Friends may gather at the Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville on Wednesday from 10 until 11 a.m. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with Father Michael L. Wild officiating. The memorial gathering will continue after the service at the Reeseville Community Center. Private inurnment will take place at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Lowell.
Dorothy Marie Pickhardt was born on Jan. 21, 1930, to the late Richard and Mary (Brodkorb) Pickhardt. On June 1, 1948, she was united in marriage with Frederick Lambert in Reeseville. Dorothy, in addition to keeping a lovely home, kept busy crocheting afghans, gardening, caning chairs, and knitting for her children and grandchildren. She took daily walks with her husband Fred and they built three houses together from scratch. She loved to cook holiday meals for family gatherings and had time for poker now and then. Dorothy found joy in the simple things in life.
Surviving are her husband, Fred Lambert, Beaver Dam; daughters, Marilyn (Gary) McNabb, Eugene, Ore., Susan (Peter) Flanders, Watsonville, Calif.; a son, Robert (Bridgette) Lambert, Anacortes, Wash.; six grandchildren, Grace McNabb, Casey McNabb, Emily Flanders, Alan Flanders, Claire Lambert and Michael Lambert; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Lucille (Tom) Dallmann, Wauwatosa; and two brothers, Richard Pickhardt, Waterloo, and Charles (Barb) Pickhardt, Madison.
She was preceded in death by her son, Edward,and two sisters, Evelyn Hensler and Gertrude Yerges.
The family suggests that memorials be made in Dorothy's name to the Alzheimer's Association.
The Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made on their Web site at www.MurrayFH.com.
Murray Community Funeral Home, 214 S. Main St., Reeseville
October 7, 2008
Anneliese Maletz
Anneliese I. Maletz, age 82, 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 Barsinghausen, 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
Ira Preinfalk
Ira Preinfalk, 79, of Watertown, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at home.
Ira was born on April 7, 1929, in Hubbleton, son of Arnold and Alice (Topel) Preinfalk. He was a 1947 graduate of Watertown High School. He married Phyllis Bergdoll on Oct. 7, 1950, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown.
Ira was the manager of shipping and receiving for Sears in Watertown for 27 years. He also worked at Bethesda Lutheran Home as a driver for seven years.
Ira served in the Wisconsin National Guard from 1948 to 1952. He was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown and former member of the Wethonkitha Club and Plattdeutscher Hall. He loved reading, bowling, working in his yard and was an avid Brewer and Packer fan. Ira loved to listen to polka music on WTKM. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Preinfalk of Watertown; a son, Randy (Peggy) Preinfalk of Watertown; a daughter, Gale Preinfalk of Watertown; two grandsons, Jason and Bryant Preinfalk, both of Watertown; a sister, Arliss (Lawrence) Buhr of Juneau; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family would appreciate memorials to St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church or Rainbow Hospice.
Funeral services will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. James E. Werner officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 3 p.m. until the time of service at the church.
A special thank you to Rainbow Hospice for their care, so Ira could die at home in his favorite chair.
And there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor pain: for the former things are passed away.
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
Elsie Winkelman
Elsie L. Winkelman, 78, of Watertown, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Countryside Nursing Home in Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ixonia with the Rev. Kenneth Ewerdt officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials may be directed to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or the family.
The former Elsie Louise Fritz was born in Germantown on Jan. 7, 1930, to Karl and Tekla (Krueger) Fritz. On Sept. 10, 1949, she married Harvey Winkelman at St. Paul's Evangelical & Reform Church in Menomonee Falls.
Elsie was a graduate of Menomonee Falls High School. She was a homemaker and, along with her husband, farmed in the town of Ixonia. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ixonia.
Elsie enjoyed her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading and was known as the “cook” at Countryside Nursing Home.
Survivors include her husband, Harvey of Watertown; a daughter, Alice (Kenneth) Christian of Concord; four sons, Edward (Donna) Winkelman, Harold (Chris Flaugher) Winkelman, John (DeAnn) Winkelman and Arnold (Carmen) Winkelman, all of Watertown; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Louise Davison and Marlene (Donald) Smith, both of Menomonee Falls, and Clara (George) Bickel of Rubicon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Carol Hoeft; a granddaughter, Cheryl Hoeft; a grandson in infancy; and a brother, Karl Fritz.
Elsie's family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Countryside Nursing Home in Jefferson for the wonderful care they provided.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Dorothy Whelan
HALES CORNERS - Dorothy A. Whelan, 83, of Hales Corners, formerly of Oconomowoc, died on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008.
She was the loving mother of Mary Beth (Joseph) Lombardo of Athens, N.Y., Christopher (Mary) Whelan of Cherokee Village, Ark., Timothy (Sharron) Whelan of South Lake, Texas, Peter (Bettie) Whelan of Hoodsport, Wash., Rose (Brian) Nechy of Hales Corners, Patrick (Laural) Whelan of Oconomowoc, Margaret (Bob) Wiczynski of Hales Corners, Katie (Bill) Liedtke of Mukwonago, Tom (Kim) Whelan of Waukesha and Jane (Tom) Taylor of Newport Beach, Calif.; fond sister of Eleanor Semrow of Oconomowoc and Barbara (Richard) Reddy of Meno-monee Falls. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, William.
Dorothy was a veteran of the Coast Guard during World War II and a graduate of Messmer High School and Marquette University. She was an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary.
Friends may visit on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 211 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Her final rest will be in St. Jerome Cemetery.
Memorials would be appreciated to the charity of one's choice.
The Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home of Oconomowoc is in charge of arrangements.
Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral and Cremation Services 121 Cross St. Oconomowoc
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 Alexan-der and Ryan Werni; and a niece, Emily Ann Werni. Also surviving 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 LaBelle 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 Jeffer-son 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 Milwau-kee.
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.
Ruth Schamell
MILWAUKEE - Ruth H. (Wendorff) Schamell, 89, of Milwaukee, formerly of Watertown, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008.
She was the beloved wife of the late Grant H. Schamell; loving mother of Paul (Barbara), Ellen (James) Bartlett and John (Jane); grandmother of Scott, Eric (Erin), Jennifer (Rev. Cory) Rajek, Jaime (Joshua) Gasper, Brooke and Brittany; great-grandma of Emiley and Alexis Rajek; also survived by four sisters; a brother; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Visitation is at Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel of the Flowers, 13235 W. Capitol Drive, on Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in Wisconsin Memorial Park.
A memorial fund has been established in Ruth's name for worldwide mission work.
The Krause Funeral Homes and Cremation Services of Milwaukee is serving the family. For online condolences, visit krausefuneralhome.com.
Krause Funeral Homes and Cremation Services 9000 W. Capitol Drive Milwaukee
October 6, 2008
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
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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