All Obituaries

Deborah S. Werner, 69 of Jefferson, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital of Madison. Deborah was born April 14, 1952 in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of Charles and Marie (Swatek) Mehring. She grew up in the area and was a 1970 graduate of Jefferson High School. On August 7, 1971, Deborah married David Curtiss Werner at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson and the couple had 2 daughters and were looking forward to celebrating 50 years of marriage in...

As per her wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date.

Byron D. Conkle, 70 of Jefferson, passed away on July 14, 2021 at Alden Estates in Jefferson. Byron was born July 17, 1950 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Irvin and Cleo (Cook) Conkle. He grew up in the area and was a 1969 graduate of Jefferson High School. On July 26, 1980, he married Hope Elaine Pope in Fayetteville, NC and the two shared over 40 years of marriage together. Byron was in the US Army for over 15 years and worked in transportation, moving troops and military families. While...

Eldon E. Finger, 86 of Watertown, passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 27, 2021. Eldon was born September 26, 1934 in Mission Creek Township, MN, the son of Augustine and Hildegard (Butler) Finger. He grew up in the area and graduated from Pine City High School in 1953. On May 10, 1975, Eldon married Geraldine Montague in Hinckley, MN and the two shared 45 years of marriage until her death in 2020. After working on a family farm in his younger years, Eldon began working as a...

John A. “Jack” Martin, 78 of Helenville, passed away at home surrounded by family on June 26, 2021. Jack was born November 25, 1942 at St. Mary’s in Watertown, the son of John and Luella (Ammon) Martin. He married Marilyn Koebke on July 15, 1978 in Fort Atkinson and the two spent 42 years together. He attended Jefferson High School and graduated in 1960. Jack was an excellent provider for his family and worked at Jones Dairy Farm as a driver/salesman, spending over 39...

Virgil Adolph Walters, 92 of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021, at Sunset Ridge in Jefferson. He was born on May 18, 1929, in Tomah WI, the son of Adolph and Thresa (Mausolf) Walters.  Later, he attended school in Johnson Creek. Virgil’s hospitality skills were first showcased as the owner of Shorecrest in Jefferson.  Later, these skills were displayed as a lead bartender at the Fireside.  Waitresses and frequent customers alike were known to wait...

Arthur E. Hamersmeier, 84 of Rome, passed away at home on June 23, 2021. Arthur was born March 28, 1937, in Iuka, IL to William and Dorothy (Hahn) Hamersmeier. He attended Waukesha High School and graduated in 1955. On September 7, 1957, he married Irene Schmear in Waukesha, and the two shared 63 years of marriage. Arthur was a hard-working man who always provided for his family, and he was employed for many years as a machine maintenance technician at Henry’s Foods in Milwaukee...

Jorge A. Calzadas Aguilar, 21 of Jefferson, passed away on June 15, 2021 in Texarkana, TX. Jorge was born August 26, 1999 to Elvia Calzadas Aguilar in Xalapa, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Soccer was a special part of Jorge’s life, and he shared that with those around him. He loved to listen to music, especially rap, and even wrote his own songs. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors and often went hiking. Time spent with family was cherished by Jorge, and he touched the lives of those...

Lon J. Otto, 71 of Johnson Creek, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the home of his daughter. Lon was born on September 16, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Joseph and Florence (Panfil) Otto. He graduated from Notre Dame University High School in Milwaukee in 1967. On April 19, 1974, he married June Zubarik in West Allis, WI and the couple raised 7 children together. Lon was in the grocery business for many years, working most of them with the Kohl’s chain.  Grocery is an...

David E. Thurow, 57 of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home. David was born on April 28, 1964 in Baraboo, WI, the son of Darrel and Kay (Miller) Thurow.  During the first 7 year of David’s life, his family lived throughout the World while Darrel served in the US Navy.  When David was 7, his family moved to Whitewater, where he attended school and grew up.  The 3 things that describe David’s interest best are: music, Matchbox Cars, and...