August 2009

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 12:33 PM CDT

August 5, 2009

Grace T. Roethle

Grace T. Roethle, 87, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Burial will be in St. Henry Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the church.

A complete obituary will follow in the Thursday Daily Times.

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The Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Watertown is in charge of arrangements.

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

Jennie Neumann

BEAVER DAM - Jennie I. Neumann, 77, of Beaver Dam, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at her home in Beaver Dam after a lengthy battle with kidney cancer.

Visitation for Jennie will be at the Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be at Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaver Dam on Friday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Eileen Kuehnl will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, town of Trenton, Dodge County.

The former Jennie Irene Roberts was born on Aug. 28, 1931, on the family farm in Fond du Lac County, daughter of the late William and Lillie (Smith) Roberts. She graduated from Rosendale High School in 1949 and from Whitewater State College in 1953, where she was a member of the Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority. On Oct. 23, 1954, she was united in marriage with Kenneth L. Neu-mann at Rosendale Method-ist Church.

Jennie taught at Dodge-land High School and other area schools for over 50 years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaver Dam where she was active in the Mary Circle and other church organizations. Jennie served on the Dodge County Library Board and on the Beaver Dam area FEMA Board.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren and she enjoyed traveling to all 50 states and several other countries, as well. Jennie also enjoyed gardening, crafts and sewing.

Survivors include her husband, Ken Neumann of Beaver Dam; five children, Debra (Richard) Worden of Beaver Dam, Dean Neumann of Beaver Dam, Denise (David) Breunig of Madison, Diane (Jim Pelkey) Neumann of Madison and Doug (Joanne) Neumann of Water-town; nine grandchildren, Bradley (Jill), Craig, and Andrea Worden, Dane and Deeter Neumann, Jason and Lindsay Breunig, and Nathan and Connor Neumann; a great-granddaughter, Alathia Worden; two sisters and a brother, Margaret Meier of Fond du Lac, Doris (Robert) Klapperich of Wisconsin Rapids and David (Arlene) Roberts of Markesan; a sister-in-law, Burnett Roberts of Rosendale; a brother-in-law, Leslie (June) Hageman of Ripon; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jennie was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.

Memorials may be made to Jennie's family or to Hillside Hospice.

The Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, visit our Web site at www.MurrayFH.com.

Murray Funeral Home 131 E. Maple St. Beaver Dam

Dorothy Schier

JOHNSON CREEK - Dorothy E. Schier, 88, of Johnson Creek, died on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

Born on Jan. 19, 1921, in Milwaukee to Charles and Emma (Young) Miller, she married Melvin Schier on Aug. 23, 1941, in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 1990.

She was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Johnson Creek.

She is survived by three daughters, Darlene (Dennis) Carlson of Sharon, N.D., Kristine (Herb) Zabel of Hartford and Carol (Steve) Bakken of Lake Mills; three sons, Ronald (Kathy) Schier of Rubicon, Mike (Cindy) Schier of Hartford and Dale (Linda) Schier of Jefferson; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, Martin Miller of St. Francis; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Earl Miller and Tommy Miller; and another brother and sister who were twins who died in infancy.

Funeral services will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Johnson Creek at 11 a.m. on Saturday, with the Rev. Robert Hughes officiating. Burial will take place in St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Cemetery, Johnson Creek.

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

The Olsen Funeral Home in Jefferson is assisting the family.

Olsen Funeral Home 221 S. Center Ave. Jefferson

Charlotte Thurow

OCONOMOWOC - Charlotte Thurow, 86, of Oconomowoc, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2009.

Charlotte is survived by her children, Judith Engh of Watertown, Gregory (Deborah) Thurow of Oconomowoc, Dawn (Roland) Lauterbach of Oconomowoc and Mark (Eileen) Thurow of Oconomowoc; sisters, LaVerne Rea, Betty Houtz and Marion Sorenson; a brother, Ralph (Red) Nelson Jr.; grandchildren, Vicky (Robb) Brinkmann, Timothy (Nicole) Engh, Nicholas (Shari) Engh, Christina (John) Rodriguez, Rachel (Tony) Condella, Emily Lauterbach, Whitney Thurow, Lauren Thurow and Morgan Thurow; great-grandchildren, Michael, Marie, Anna Brinkmann, Zachariah, Noah and Natalie Engh, Piper Engh and Madison Thurow. Also surviving are many other relatives and friends.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert; a grandson, Brian Thurow; a son-in-law, Timothy Engh; sisters, Ione Christenson and Corrinne Christenson; and brothers, Robert Nelson and Howard Nelson.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday at noon at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

Memorials are suggested to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church.

Pagenkopf Funeral Home 1165 Summit Ave. Highway 67 Oconomowoc

August 4, 2009

Phyllis A. Denow

Phyllis A. Denow, 78, of Watertown, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown.

A memorial service will be held at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown with the Rev. Michael Schempf officiating. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Michigan City, Ind.

The Pederson Funeral Home of Watertown is serving the family.

Memorials are suggested to Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown.

Phyllis was born Jan. 12, 1931, in Michigan City, Ind., daughter of August and Goldie (Fry) Denow. She had been a resident of Bethesda Lutheran Home for 62 years.

Surviving are a brother, Robert (Linda) Denow of Michigan City; a sister, Marilyn White of Porter, Ind.; two nephews, Ronald White and David (Kim) White, both of Chestelton, Ind.; other relatives and her many friends at Bethesda Lutheran Home.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown

Carole A. Reed

Carole Ann Reed, 68, of Watertown, died on Friday, July 31, 2009, at University Hospital in Madison.

Per Carole's wishes, there will be no funeral service.

Memorials to the family would be appreciated.

The Pederson Funeral Home of Watertown is serving the family.

The former Carole A. Abraham was born Jan. 29, 1941, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of Martin and Elsie (Gorss) Abraham. She had been employed at Bethesda Lutheran Home, St. Coletta, Marquardt Manor and Golden LivingCenter.

Survivors include two sons, William (Brenda) Reed of Watertown and Bruce (Tina) Reed of Watertown; three grandchildren, Spring, William Jr. and Krystal; a brother, Warren (Jan) Abraham of McHenry, Ill.; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, James; a brother, Allen; and a sister, Marie.

Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown

Leland C. Schmidt

RICHWOOD - Leland C. Schmidt, 81, a lifelong resident of Richwood, a man with talented hard working hands and a big heart, left his home on this earth on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. He was born on July 3, 1928, son of Arnold Schmidt and Elsa Ihde Schmidt.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Richwood with the Rev. Clint A. Burow officiating. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Richwood or Richwood Cemetery would be appreciated.

Leland is survived by his love of 17 years, Susan (Skolaski) Schmidt, whom he married on March 22, 1992, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Richwood. He had been married to Verna Vergenz, who preceded him in death in 1990.

He was a 1946 graduate of Watertown High School and was a dairy farmer most of his life.

Leland was an avid golfer, devoted Kwik Trip employee and dedicated family man. He was the man everyone loved talking to and went to when they needed a few words of wisdom. Leland served as Richwood town clerk for 36 years and was president of Richwood Cemetery for over 20 years. His home away from home was the Watertown Country Club, where he was a member for over 20 years. Although he enjoyed every moment he spent on his family farm where he was born and raised he also enjoyed vacationing in Florida and Arkansas.

Leland was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Rich-wood, where he was a devoted lifelong member.

Leland is also survived by his sister, Pauline (Rev. Jackson) Petrie of Fond du Lac; brother-in-law, Mike (Debbie) Skolaski of Beaver Dam; sisters-in-law, Theresa (fiancé Dick) Meyers of Beaver Dam and Mary (James) Sinicin of Jefferson. Leland will be missed by many nieces and nephews whom were all very special to him and he always made sure to give each and every one of them the love and attention they deserved.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There is nothing more special then being part of a family that listens, comforts and cares. There is nothing more special or near to your heart than the acceptance and love that a family shares.

Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown

Mary M. Tietz

Mary M. Tietz, 88, of Watertown, passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery, Water-town.

Visitation will be held at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m., and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

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

Mary Magdelon Checkai was born in Watertown on Sept. 16, 1920, daughter of Frank and Anna (Brussbach) Checkai. She married Palmer Tietz on Sept. 22, 1945, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown. He preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1982.

Mary was a 1938 graduate of Watertown High School. She was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown, Richwood Veter-ans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post No. 7852, and the Watertown Senior Center. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards with friends and spending time in the coffee shop at Mueller Apartments. She also enjoyed bingo and going on senior trips.

Mary is survived by a daughter, Judy (Richard “Butch”) Kruesel of Watertown; a son, Richard (Bonnie) Tietz of Watertown; eight grandchildren, Tim Kruesel, Holly Junker, Joey Kruesel, David Tietz, Frank (Mindy) Gruling, Dan (Karen) Gruling Pat (Lynda) Gruling and Troy (Sarah) Zimdars; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Leo Checkai of Watertown; two sisters, Rose Marie Steinacker of Watertown and Delores Prah of Billings, Mont.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Jodi Lynn Kruesel; two brothers, Herbert Checkai and Kenneth Checkai; and two sisters, Margaret Rizzardi and Cath-erine Mundschau.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Rainbow Hospice and the UW Cancer Center in Johnson Creek.

Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown

August 3, 2009

Marilyn J. Moran

On Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, Marilyn J. Moran, precious wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and “big sis,” was at home when she passed away peacefully, at last free to rest in the arms of our most loving God.

Marilyn was born on Jan. 9, 1935, in Greenland, Mich., daughter of Walter and Ellen Huhti. Marilyn grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, proud of her independent spirit that was rooted in her Finnish heritage and “SISU.”

On Nov. 20, 1954, she married E. Al Moran at Selfridge Air Force Base in Mount Clemmons, Mich. Eventually, Marilyn and Al settled in Watertown where they raised their five daughters. Mom was always quick to volunteer her time and talents to help her girls foster their own independent spirits.

After family, one of Marilyn's greatest joys was her work with the elderly. She was the activity director for the Watertown Funster Club for 18 years and then an activity assistant at Beverly Terrace for 24 years. She was an active member of St. Henry Catholic Church and the Watertown Lady Elks, and a former member of the Christian Mothers and Altar Confraternity.

Survivors include her husband, Al of Watertown; her five daughters, Joyce Moran of Madison, Cathy Moran of Baraboo, Cherie (Gary) Temple of Madison, Patricia (William) Verridan of Water-town and Teresa (Paul) Kallstrom-Parker of Appleton; her cherished grandchildren, Jennifer (Kyle) Heimerl, Laura, Brooke, and Rebekah Kallstrom, Lee Parker, Grace and Gabriel Stauffacher and Taylor, Sydney and Jack Temple; her great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Iverson and Gavin; two brothers, Dale Huhti of Watertown and Russell Huhti of Greenland, Mich.; sisters-in-law, MaryAnn Moran and Sharon Moran; along with special nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Eli Huhti; and a sister in law, Chris Huhti.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Burial will be in St. Henry Cemetery.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the church.

Memorials to the American Heart Association or St. Henry Catholic Church would be appreciated.

Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family.

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

Raymond Tessmann

Raymond L. Tessmann, 91, of Watertown, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Golden LivingCenter in Watertown.

Ray was born July 17, 1918, in the town of Emmet, son of Emil and Hedwig (Drewlow) Tessmann. He married Arvada Jeche on Sept. 14, 1940, in Watertown.

Ray worked at Waukesha Motors and Creamery Package in Lake Mills for a number of years. In 1954 Ray found Christ as his personal Lord and savior and was born again, changing his direction and purpose in his life. He was a church builder with Wisconsin Independent Baptist Missionary Grant Rice. Ray was instrumental in starting and pastoring in a number of churches including: in 1960 Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown began in the basement of his home at 1500 Center St., Watertown, where he is a charter member; Emmanuel Baptist Church in Elkhorn; Rock Lake Baptist Church in Lake Mills; and Chicago Heights Baptist Temple in Chicago Heights, Ill. In 1995 he did a missions trip to Ukraine, Russia, with the Baptist Inter-national Evangelistic ministries.

Survivors include his wife, Arvada Tessmann of Watertown; two sons, David (JoAnn) Tessmann of Indi-anapolis, Ind., and Richard (Isabel) Tessmann of Ster-ling, Ill.; two daughters, Joan (David) Nowak of Franklin and Nancy (Ronald) Spiegel-hoff of Oconomowoc; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Albert; sisters, Esther Witt-chow and Ruth Dobbratz; and brother-in-law, Dean Jeche.

Memorials to Calvary Bap-tist Church would be appreciated.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown with the Rev. William Lincoln officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Moravian Cemetery, Water-town.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Pederson Funeral Home in Watertown is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pedersonfuneralhomes.com.

Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown

Martha Joers

OCONOMOWOC - Martha “Marti” A. Joers, 66, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009.

Marti was the beloved wife of Tom for nearly 41 years. She was the companion of Patches, her beloved dog; sister of Ronald Yaudes; sister-in-law to John (Carol) Joers and Jane (Doug) Owsiany. She was an aunt to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and one great-great-niece. Marti is further survived by many other relatives and friends.

Marti was preceded in death by her parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law and a niece, Lisa.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Oconomowoc. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church and again on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow the service on Thursday in Glenview Memorial Gardens.

Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice.

Marti enjoyed card making. She will be remembered for the gentle way she lived her life and the love she had for the Lord.

Pagenkopf Funeral Home 1165 Summit Ave. Highway 67 Oconomowoc

August 1, 2009

Shari Schmidtke

IXONIA - Shari Ann Schmidtke, 62, of Ixonia, died Friday, July 31, 2009 at AngelsGrace Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hartland with the Rev. Steve Huff officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens.

Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at the Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home in Oconomowoc on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to AngelsGrace Hospice, the church, or Oconomowoc Regional Cancer Center.

She was born Jan. 28, 1947, in Oconomowoc, the daughter of Raymond Hollatz and Florence Seamandel. On June 1, 1968 she married Myron Schmidtke in Oconomowoc. She worked at the Ixonia Frontier F.S. for 17 years. Shari was a Meadow Woods Lioness, enjoyed her flowers, bowling, camping, watching softball games in Ixonia and being with family and friends. She was a member of Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her children, Paul (Holly) Schmidtke of Delafield and Amy (Johnny) Prill of Waterford; three grandchildren, Anya, Bret and Preston; two sisters, Judith (Wesley) Kehl of Ixonia and Patti “PJ” (Barry) Weissenborn of Oconomowoc; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and just last November her husband Myron.

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