All Obituaries

Beth L. Burke, 55 of Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, after a courageous battle in hospice at Heritage Homes in Watertown, WI. Beth was born June 19, 1967, in Plainfield, IL, the daughter of Edward and Delane (Overman) Burke. She attended Plainfield High School and graduated in 1985. Later in her life, she moved to Tomahawk, WI, and helped own and operate a bar and resort with her father and family. In 2022, Beth married Chris Endl after the couple spent the last 20 years...

Dwayne M. Flusch, 58 of Lake Koshkonong, WI, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home. Dwanye was born September 1, 1963, in Bellvue, WA, the son of Hollies and Darlene (Deuel) Flusch. He grew up in various places across the United States since his father traveled for work but later moved back to Illinois to return to his roots and attended Dekalb High School. In 2000, Dwayne moved to Wisconsin to take care of his mother when her health declined. He had a huge heart for people and...

“It’s A Wonderful Life.” A classic movie buff, Bill certainly appreciated this one and believed in living every day to the fullest, never letting loss or pain discourage him. His own life adhered to the lessons of his favorite story, A Christmas Carol- that there is good and redemption in the world and the most that one can give is kindness and service to others. William Robert Brandel was born a natural singer, story teller and go-getter on November 18, 1948 to Judge...

Norene Frentzel Rindfleisch was called home by her Lord on June 10, 2022 at the age of 93.  She was born on March 7, 1929 to Walter and Helen (Kreklow) Frentzel in Fort Atkinson, where she grew up. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran church. Norene attended Hoard School, Emery Junior High and Fort Atkinson High School, graduating in 1947.  She graduated cum laude from UW-Whitewater with a Bachelor’s degree, and later got her Master’s degree in...

Shirley J. Wagner, 82 of Fort Atkinson, WI, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek. She is now celebrating pain free in heaven with her dearly loved friends and family who preceded her. Shirley was born February 11, 1940, and grew up in Cambridge, WI. She married Wayne Wagner, of Monroe, WI, in May of 1952. Shirley spent much of her adult life in Oregon, WI, raising her family, working in the Oregon School District and being an...

Alan G. Freson, 63 of Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Watertown Regional Hospital in Watertown, WI. Alan was born March 14, 1959, in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Gerald and Mildred (Vergenz) Freson. He was a 1977 graduate of Jefferson High School. Alan was a talented craftsman when it came to wood working and made his own tables and other furniture. He enjoyed giving his woodwork pieces to his family, and all of them have at least one gift from him. Alan even made a...

Kathie J. Croce, 71 of Jefferson, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at her home in Jefferson. Kathie was born August 20, 1950, in Waukesha, WI, the daughter of Charles and Laura (Smith) Hanson. She grew up in a family of 8 and loved her family dearly. She married John Croce on May 3, 1999. Kathie was a dog lover, especially her own dog Nadia. In her free time, she enjoyed thrifting at St. Vincent De Paul and Goodwill. She also loved camping and the outdoors, particularly the time she...

Darlene B. Evans, 83 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Riverview Assisted Living in Watertown. Darlene was born August 2, 1938, in Lodi, WI, the daughter of Everett and Beverley (Carney) Lumby.  She graduated from Lake Mills High School in the 1950’s. Darlene worked for Sealy Mattress for over 25 years sewing mattress covers and then found her true joy in being a waitress. She waitressed into her 70s and her customers knew her well. Darlene was full of life...

Doris Claire Schumann, 93 of Jefferson, was called into the loving arms of her Good Shepherd Jesus on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Doris was born on October 28, 1928, to Otto and Clara Jungkuntz in Jefferson, Wisconsin.   She was given new birth by faith in Jesus in Holy Baptism on November 4, 1928, at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Jefferson, Wisconsin.  She gave public confession of her faith in Jesus on her Confirmation Day on April 26, 1942.  Her Confirmation verse...

Diane M. Habeck, 84 of Jefferson, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Sunset Ridge of Johnson Creek. Diane was born on September 11, 1937, in Sun Prairie, WI, the daughter of Carl and Bernadine (Stark) Christianson.  She grew up in Cambridge, WI and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955. On October 11, 1958, she married Frederick Habeck at East Koshkonong Church in Cambridge, WI.  The couple had 4 children and enjoyed 31 years of marriage until Frederick’s death...