All Obituaries

Lucille K. Tucker, 97, smiled peacefully as she left this world on Friday, April 9, 2021 to be with her beloved husband, daughter, and sisters. Lucille was born in Green Lake, WI to John Montgomery and Mary (Clancy) on September 7, 1923. She was a graduate of Green Lake School in 1941 and spent the World War II years helping out doing factory work (“Rosie the Riveter”). She met Newton Tucker in Milwaukee and they were married on August 21, 1948. They spent over 70 years...

Elwood Metzger, 62, of Helenville, WI passed away at home, surrounded by family members on March 25, 2021. A private memorial service will be held in his honor. Elwood was born on January 15, 1959, in Watertown, Wisconsin, to Francis and Betty Metzger.  He graduated from Watertown High School in 1978. He was a lifelong member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Watertown. Elwood was self employed as a real estate investor.  He enjoyed finding properties he could fix up...

Marilyn Christine Capps, 87, of Watertown, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Heritage Homes Assisted Living of Watertown. Marilyn was born to parents Lester and Meta (Valasky) Kressin, on July 6, 1933 at their home in the Town of Clyman, Dodge County, Wisconsin.  She attended Zion Lutheran Church and the parochial  schools there.  She was a graduate of Juneau High School and furthered her education at the University of Wisconsin...

Shirley Miner passed away peacefully at Highland House at the age of 86. Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, family events and holiday gatherings. Over the years Shirley was involved in community activities with her church, Okauchee Lioness and School PTO. Up until the last few months Shirley has lived on her own since the passing of her husband Ray 5 years ago. Shirley was preceded in death by Raymond, her husband of 62...

Beatrice A. Rockhill, 88, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Sienna Crest in Marshall. Beatrice was born on August 29, 1932 in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and Alice (Duckert) Kroneman. She married Everett Rockhill on March 12, 1955 at Marshall United Methodist Church, and the couple enjoyed 53 years of marriage before his passing in 2008. She was a lifelong active member at Marshall United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday school, and being a part of...

James “Jim” M. Hunter, 80, of Watertown, originally from West Allis passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc with his family by his side. Jim was born on May 24, 1940 in West Allis, the son of David and Marie (Cosgrove) Hunter. He married the love of his life Ilka Auersch on August 31, 1963 in Milwaukee, and the couple enjoyed 57 years of marriage. He proudly served our country in the United States Army. In his younger years he and his...

Sharon L. Harwood, 85, of Johnson Creek, died on Friday, February 5, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison. Sharon was born on September 28, 1935 in Hilbert, WI, the daughter of Rex and Leona (Kasper) Draheim.  She married the love of her life Herbert Harwood on October 11, 1958 in Watertown, and the couple enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Sharon was an outstanding student and 1953 graduate of Watertown High School, and graduate with honors of Lawrence University in 1957. She was a...

Cecil E. Chadwick, 74, of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Cecil was born on March 17, 1946, in the Town of Medina, the daughter of William and Verna (Wild) Knapton.  She was a graduate of Marshall Public Schools as valedictorian and received her Associate’s degree from Madison Business College.  She married the love of her life, Roger on June 21, 1967, in Marshall and the couple enjoyed 53 years together.  She...

Janet A. Theder 81, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center. Janet was born on November 14, 1939 in Lebanon the daughter of Fredrick and Leona (Kronitz) Zweig.  She married the love of her life James Theder. Janet worked at the Shoe factory. In her younger years, she enjoyed camping with her husband and son.  She also enjoyed spending time with her son Todd and his family. Survivors include: son Todd (Dawn) Theder; grandson...

Ruth E. Bjerkness, 84, of Pewaukee, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on February 19, 1936 in Marinette, WI, the daughter of Theodore and Grace (Squier) Selldin. She married the love of her life Carl Bjerkness on February 12, 1955 in Chicago, and the couple enjoyed 65 years of marriage. In her free time she enjoyed traveling, playing bingo, working on arts & crafts, cooking,...