All Obituaries

Aaron John Trummer died unexpectedly on June 14, 2022, at the age of 69. He is survived by his daughters Alexa and India, his mother Ina, and his siblings Tekla and John. He is preceded in death by his father John. Though a death could never truly be called fitting, my dad died doing what he loved, traveling, and in doing so he took one last adventure, making the journey home. My dad was a gifted educator, one who cared immensely about his staff and students and was not afraid to challenge...

Andrew J. Sizer, 51, of Jefferson, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 with his family by his side at Lake Mills Health Services. Andrew was born on January 15, 1971 in Oconomowoc, the son of James and Kim Sizer. He worked as a welder and maintenance technician at Fisher Barton for many years. Andrew was a Jack of all trades; he enjoyed woodworking, metal working, and being outdoors. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and farm animals. Andrew is survived by his...

Bertha Schliewe entered into her eternal rest on Tuesday, May 31 in the presence of her family at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek after a brief yet valiant fight against cancer.  She was born January 15, 1938 in Hustisford, WI, the daughter of Hubert and Gertrude Ryder.  She graduated from Hustisford High School and attended UM-Milwaukee and UW-Eau Claire.   She worked as a claimstaker for the state of WI Unemployment office for 10 years.  She also worked in the...

Johnathan “Johnny” Earle Bauer, 32, of Watertown, fought his final fight with cancer on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Johnny was born on December 1, 1989, the son of Dale and Katherine (Johnson) Bauer. On June 19, 2009, Johnny enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served our country as a Staff Sergeant. He spent his free time cooking/smoking meats, painting, golfing, shooting guns, and playing video games, especially with his brother Andrew and nephew Kalon. Johnny always found ways to...

Philip H. Paulsen, 99, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022 at Sunset Ridge Assisted Living in Johnson Creek, WI. He was born on October 12, 1922 in Waupaca, WI, son of Barney and Helen Paulsen. He was the first of 10 children. The family moved to Oshkosh where Phil completed his education. He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1942. He served in the South Pacific arena during World War II on both Coast Guard and Navy ships. Serving his country was one of the highest honors of...

Marvin “Mike” E. Latsch, 90, of Port Washington, formerly of Lake Mills passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on October 5, 1931 in Watertown, the son of Charles and Viola (Freeman) Latsch Jr. He married the love of his life Mary Menzel on May 31, 1949 in Dubuque, IA and the couple enjoyed 72 years of marriage. In his younger days he enjoyed playing baseball, fishing, and hunting, especially deer hunting, in...

Marian Ann Gmeinder (nee Weisensel) met the Lord on April 9, 2022. Marian was born April 30, 1930 in Sun Prairie, WI to Leo and Catherine (Duschack) Weisensel. She attended Sacred Hearts School and graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1948.  She was very active in Seminary Springs and Burke 4-H. Marian started entertaining at age 15 when she made an album with her brother Vernon titled “If I Had a Nickel.” After graduating from high school, she had two radio shows at...

Andrew Bork Anderson “Andy”, 85, of Lake Mills, WI, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022. His loving wife Wendy and brother Nolan were by his side. Andy was born on May 20, 1936 in Springfield, WI to Arnie B. and Esther (Bork) Anderson. He served as a teletype technician in the US Army, in Japan and Washington DC. While in Japan he married Sueko Kojima. After separation from the Army, he worked for Barber Coleman Co and retired in the early 90’s. He was also an active...

Edwin B. Prahl, 86, of Lebanon passed away on April 2, 2022 at Clearview after lingering illnesses. Ed was born on May 30, 1935, lived in Watertown 48 years and Lebanon his remaining years. He lived so many years in his earthly home and now lives in his heavenly home. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1953 and the following week he went to work at Waukesha Motor Works, then known as Waukesha Engine, now known as General Electric with a two year period in the military. Ed enjoyed...

Dolores M. Neuman, 99, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Park Ridge in Watertown. Dolores was born in Watertown on January 31, 1923, the daughter of Albert and Clara (Berg) Pitterle.  She married the love of her life Justin Neuman on October 23, 1941 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church and the couple enjoyed 41 years of marriage before his passing in 1982. Dolores and Justin were entrepreneurs as they owned Neuman’s Garden and Lawn Equipment,...