All Obituaries

Malachi S. Gardner, 25, of Watertown passed away on January 5, 2022 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Malachi was born on May 27, 1996 in Waukesha, the son of Shane Gardner and Valerie Schwartz. He really loved being outdoors, skateboarding and enjoyed fishing and catching fireflies. His goal was to be a body builder and to be a personal trainer. Malachi was the “Sunshine” of his family’s hearts. Malachi is survived by his mother and father, Valerie (Dennis) Schwartz...

Ursula Kihntopf, 97, of Watertown passed away on January 2, 2022 at Park Ridge Assisted Living. Ursula was born on December 20, 1924 in Germany; the daughter of Adolf and Berta (Ulbrich) Kihntopf. She loved to spend time with many pets. And most importantly she wanted to spend as much time with her family as possible. She is survived by her children; Ilka Hunter, Tom Kihntopf and Mike (Adelina) Kihntopf. Her grandchildren; Lori, Jim (Joanna), John (Lou), Elise, Christopher and Mike Jr...

Robert “Bob” D. Gruel, 71, of Watertown passed away on January 2, 2022 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Bob was born on November 11, 1950 in Watertown, the son of Richard and Lois (Polensky) Gruel. He was a 1968 graduate of Watertown High School. He proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1970 to 1973. Bob completed basic training at Fort Campbell-Kentucky then to Fort Eustic-Virginia to report to work at the Pentagon as a Senior Enlisting Specialist; he...

Gerald W. Kreitzman, 76, of Watertown passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Marquardt Manor. Jerry was born on February 1, 1945 in Watertown, WI, the son of Edward and Evelyn (Jones) Kreitzman. He was a graduate of UW-Whitewater and worked as a history teacher at the Watertown Unified Schools at the Jr. High School. When he was younger, he was a part of DeMolay.  He also enjoyed doing needle point, baking, gardening and his Boxer dogs. Jerry was a part of the Mason’s; Badger...

James E. Holden, 78, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 at home. James was born on Aug. 4, 1943 in New Orleans the son of Claude and Frances (Hodges) Holden. He married the love of his life, Patricia Banks on Sept. 29, 1983 in Grand Prairie, TX and the couple enjoyed 38 years together. In his free time, he enjoyed going to car shows and spending time with his friends and family. Survivors include: wife Patricia; sons Jaxon Holden and Gene Holden; niece Belinda (Rick)...

Rita A. Berg, 86, of Oconomowoc, passed away on December 24, 2021 at home. Rita was born on September 14, 1935 in Watertown, WI, the daughter of Leo and Elanor (Yahna) Hoffer. Rita married the love of her life Sylvester Berg on January 25, 1958 and the couple enjoyed 40 years of marriage until his passing in 1998. She loved playing cards at both the Concord and Watertown Senior Center. She was also a member at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Rita is survived by her 3 sons; Randy (Debbie) Berg,...

Arthur E. Nico, 75, of Watertown, passed away peacefully after a long time battle with Parkinson’s on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Watertown Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Arthur was born on July 23, 1946 in Wisconsin, the son of Damien and Eunice (Butke) Nico. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He was a long time member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He worked for John Deere for 30 years until his retirement. In his free time he...

David L Chingway (Chowder) passed away December 23, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Dave was 69 when he passed.  Dave was married to his bride, Mary Lynch for 47 years.  They were blessed to have three children Tammy, Todd (Missy) and Brad.  Dave was affectionately called Opa by his two grandkids Joel and Adeline and granddaughter Neveah calls him grandpa. Dave’s family ask all that are willing to consider organ donation, because of others willingness Dave had the...

Linda A. Baurichter, 73, of Lebanon, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center. Linda was born on April 18, 1948 in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Arnold and Luella (Ladwig) Krauter. She married William Baurichter on May 26, 2001 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc and the couple enjoyed 20 years of marriage. Linda was an attentive mother and made everything that she touched beautiful. She worked at...

Joan A. Fendt, 86, of Watertown passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021 at Marquardt surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on September 6, 1935 in Watertown; she was the daughter of Louis and Hannah (Vanderbush) Doubleday. She was a High School Graduate and after high school she worked at Mullens Dairy until she got married. Once she was married she was a stay at home mom/grandma and once the youngest grandchild started school she went back to work at Innerpak. While working...