All Obituaries

Weslie W. Jagow, 78, of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 at St. Coletta’s Home in Jefferson. Weslie was born on Jan.29, 1943 in Dodge County the son of Willard and Lenora (Fredrick) Jagow. He attended the WI School for the Deaf in Oshkosh and Delavan. Weslie was confirmed at the Luthern Church in Delavan.  Weslie worked at High Life Rubber, Bethesda and Opportunities, Inc. Weslie had a strong sense of Faith and was a great brother and a wonderful uncle. He was the...

Marian M. Straseske, 95, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Heritage Homes in Watertown. Marian was born on August 22, 1926 in Lowell, WI, the daughter of Eric and Rosetta (Priest) Parpart. She married the love of her life Clayton on August 28, 1946 in Reeseville, and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage before his passing in 2007. She was a long time member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Watertown. Marian and Clayton owned two cheese factories in...

Larry P. Miller, 81, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Larry was born on March 8, 1940 in Milwaukee, the son of Palmer and Elsie (Wickware) Miller. Larry worked for the Oconomowoc Police Department for 8 years before driving a truck for Consolidated Freightway for many years. He was a private individual, he enjoyed staying in and watching movies. In his free time, he loved baking cookies for everyone. Larry will be dearly missed...

William C. Klandrud, 87, of Lake Mills passed away peacefully on August 24, 2021 at Alden Estates surrounded by his loving family. William was born on February 10, 1934, the son of the late Carl and Stella (Kups) Klandrud. He married the love of his life Janette (Uschan) on April 30, 1960 and the couple enjoyed 61 wonderful years of marriage together. William is survived by his wife Janette and his children Kathee Jantzi and Lisa Schwab and his grandchildren Heidi and Will Jantzi. A...

Jordan R. Patterson, 20, of Johnson Creek, passed away on August 22, 2021 at her home. Jordan was born on August 7, 2001 in Watertown, the daughter of Brent and Nicole (Friedl) Patterson. Jordan was a graduate of Jefferson High School, she had a love for big trucks, having cookie day with her grandma, and spending as much time as she could with her family, friends, and her dog Diesel. She will be deeply missed by those who were blessed to have known her. Jordan is survived by her mother...

Walter H. Broom, 89, of Watertown, WI passed away August 11, 2021 at Marquardt Health Center surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born on April 1, 1932 in Watertown, WI, the son of Leslie and Sylvia (Seefelt) Broom. On December 1, 1951 he married the love of his wife Sylvia Pooler in Holcomb, WI. The couple enjoyed 69 wonderful years of marriage. Walter is survived by his wife, Sylvia, and his children Gary Broom and Jeffery (Cheryl) Broom. His grandchildren, Jenny (Chris) Triplett...

Donna J. Lewis, 83, of Watertown passed away July 30, 2021 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Donna was born on May 6, 1938 in Rio, the daughter of Willard and Lillian (Stratton) Johnson. She married Robert Lewis on July 4, 1956 in Rio and the couple enjoyed 65 years together.  Donna’s pride and joy was raising her family and in her free time she enjoyed crossword puzzles and crocheting. Donna will be missed by all who were blessed to have known her. Donna is survived by her...

James Alfred Hoerth, age 72 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at his home.  James was born on March 6, 1949 to Dorothy and Alfred Hoerth in Milwaukee.   James attended many schools in Wisconsin and Arizona while growing up.  He graduated from Whitnall High School in Hales Corners and joined the Marine Corps Reserves.  On October 19, 1968 he married the love of his life, Rena Baumgartner.  They shared 52 years of marriage together.  James...

Wayne A. Smith 75, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, July 25th 2021 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Wayne was born on February 12, 1946 in Milwaukee, the son of Warren and Florence (Wozniak) Smith. Wayne attended New Berlin Elementary School. The family moved to Watertown in 1960 and lived on Fremont Street at the City View Farm.  Wayne graduated from Watertown High School in 1964.  He was an active and proud member of the Future Farmers of...

Roberta F. Tischler (nee Hastert) passed away at the age of 93 years, 6 months and 22 days on Friday July 23, 2021.   She was born on October 10, 1927 in Darlington, WI, to the parents of Roy and Anna (nee Owen) Hastert. In 1960 she transferred with the telephone company to Watertown and retired after 30+ years. On June 6th, 1966 she married the love of her life Roman Tischler. They did a lot of traveling, and enjoying many years dotting on grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...