All Obituaries

On October 18, 2020, Francis Joseph Markl passed peacefully at his home in Watertown. Francis was born on March 31, 1933 the son of Leona and Frank Markl. He was an Army Veteran and was drafted to serve our country in the Korean War. Francis was known for his light hearted and kind nature, strong work ethics, and impeccable business practices as an owner/operator of Markl’s Body Shop in Watertown, where he was partners with the late William Hardtke. Francis repaired cars as well as...

Ellen H. Reichardt, 81, of Watertown passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Rainbow inpatient Center in Johnson Creek. Burial will take place at a later date.

Joseph Radocay Sr., 95, of Watertown, formerly of Oak Creek, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Brook Gardens in Lake Mills. Joseph was born on February 7, 1925 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, the son of Nicholas and Dorothy (Dobron) Radocay. He proudly served our country during World War II in the United States Army in the Big Red One Division for 3 years. He drove an ammunition truck to the front lines in the Eastern European Theatre and Battle of the Bulge. He married the love of his...

John D. Christianson, 78, of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Prairie Ridge Health Hospital in Columbus. John was born on September 11, 1942 in Minnesota, the son of Johnny and Hildegaurd (Danialsen) Christianson. John proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps. John had a heart of gold and his goal in life was to make those around him happy. He will be dearly missed by those who were blessed to have known him. John is survived by his children Dawn...

Mary Jane Zimmerman, 77, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Mary Jane was born on January 27, 1943 in Marshfield, the daughter of Edward and Marjorie (Stosick) Krommel. She married the love of her life James Zimmerman on September 8, 1962 at Lake Mills Moravian Church and the couple enjoyed 46 years of marriage before his passing in January of 2009. Mary Jane was a member of Watertown Moravian Church for many years. She...

Katie L. Swisher, 56, of Watertown passed away on Thursday Sept. 24, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison. Katie was born on July 31, 1964 in California the daughter of Paul and Deloris (Delong) Coleman.  Katie worked as a CNA at the Highland House.  She married the love of her life Paul on April 4, 2015 and the couple enjoyed five years together. Survivors include: husband Paul; children Billy Hodges, Cassandra (Tanner) Klecker, Thaddeus Swisher and Stephen Hodges; grandchildren...

Maurine J. Ayers, 100, of Watertown passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Park Terrace in Watertown. Maurine was born on December 8, 1919 in Herbert Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Nelson) Jacob. She married Donald Malcolm who passed away in 1969, then later married Wayne Ayers who passed away in 2000. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Watertown for many years. Maurine and Donald owned Riverview Grocery in Watertown for many years. In her...

Charlene W. Zimmerman, 69, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Charlene was born on March 24, 1951 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Janice (Ludweigsen) Manley. She married the love of her life Kenneth Zimmerman on February 27, 1976 in Dubuque, IA and the couple enjoyed 39 years of marriage before his passing in 2015. In her free time she had a passion for crocheting and reading. Above all she...

Michael P. Cassidy (Coach), 66, of Fox Lake/Watertown passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at his home. Michael was born on October 8, 1953 in Platteville, the son of Roman and Roberta Tischler. He graduated from Watertown High School where he exceled in wrestling. He later graduated from UW Oshkosh with a teaching and coaching degree. Michael had a passion for fishing and being out on the lake, he also loved watching all Wisconsin sports. Above all he enjoyed spending...

Robert J. Kowalski, age 92, of Watertown, Wisconsin passed away on September 2, 2020. He was born on March 14, 1928 to Margaret and Bernard Kowalski in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Robert served in the U.S. Army and was awarded the World War Two Victory Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Pin, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Expert Rifleman Badge. Following his military service, Bob was employed by the Manitowoc Aluminum Specialty Company, the J.R. Reynolds Aluminum...