All Obituaries

Eugene John Zastrow of Hustisford received his Crown of Life at the age of 79, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Watertown Regional Memorial Hospital after a brief struggle with multiple health issues.  Eugene was born in a leap year on February 29, 1940, to Edmund and Alice (nee Moldenhauer) in Hustisford.  He was baptized, confirmed, attended grade school and continued to be a lifelong member at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church in Hustisford.  He graduated from Hustisford High School...

Clarence “Butch” Chase of Juneau left this world peacefully while sleeping on Thurs.  July 4th, 2019 at the age of 74.  Butch was born to George and Beverly Chase on July 31, 1944 in Martinez, California. He was united in marriage to Mary Benson in June of 1968. They were blessed with the birth of two sons.  Years later he married Doreen Marohl.  On April 24th 1999 he married the love of his life, Donna. Together they celebrated 20 years of marriage. ...

On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, Jean Marie Margraf passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family at the amazing age of 83.  She was a loving mother of 3 daughters, grandmother of 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Jean was born on September 26, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI to Robert and Margaret (Reinke) Voeltner.  She settled down in Richfield, WI where she raised her daughters and worked at Server Products for over 30 years.  Jean loved to gamble, travel, and...

Br. Bonaventure Potter, OCD was Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the age of 93 years. He was born in Newark, NJ on October 16, 1925.  He professed his vows on February 28, 1948 into the Carmelite Community.  He is survived by relatives and the community of Carmelite Friars. Visitation is Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 9 – 10:45 a.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill in Hubertus, WI.  Mass of Resurrection will...

Fr. John W. Grennon  OCD was Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the age of 72 years.  He was born in Springfield, MA on August 31, 1946.  He was professed as a Discalced Carmelite Friar on May 1, 1991.  On May 24, 1997, he was ordained to the priesthood at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill in Hubertus, WI.  Fr. John served as a Secular Order Delegate for the Washington Province.  He was assigned to Holy...

Ellen M. Kraut of Hartford, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 years on Tuesday, June 25th, 2019, surrounded by her loving son and granddaughter. Eulogy below written by her Granddaughter, Alyssa. We are here today to celebrate the long life of Ellen May Kraut and all that she has experienced during her 92 years on this Earth. We come together to remember her for the beautiful, fun loving, family woman that she was. My Grandmother was a special woman who wore many hats. She...

Jean Carol Doerfert, of Hustisford passed away, Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the age of 77 years. She was born on July 14, 1941, in Port Washington, WI to Oscar and Lorraine (nee Siebert) Rau in the Town of Saukville.  She was baptized on July 27, 1941, at St. John’s in Newburg.  She attended Lakeview School in Saukville and St John’s Lutheran School in Newburg.  She was confirmed on May 15, 1955.  She attended Port Washington High School.  On October 18,...

Carol A. Ebel, age 68, passed away unexpectedly in Appleton on June 7, 2019.  Carol was born in Hartford, WI on November 2, 1950, daughter of the late Vincent and Gertrude (Broeniman) Scharpf. Carol graduated from UW-Whitewater, received her Master’s degree from UW-Oshkosh, and was the Bonduel School District Librarian prior to retiring.   Carol enjoyed photography, quilting, participating in AAUW and the Red Hat Society, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is...

Brenda Lynn Bartholomew,  of Juneau, WI passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the age of 54 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Scott.  She was born September 2, 1964 in Platteville, WI daughter of Charles and Ethel (nee Mohlman)  Osterholz.  

William “Wayne” Wreath of Juneau passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  He was born on June 23, 1944, son of Ford and Margaret (Kempster) Wreath.  On April 26, 1968, he married MaryBeth Hanny in Ill.  Shortly after marriage they moved to Juneau and worked at John Deere in Horicon for 32 years.  Wayne had a great sense of community and helped out on several clubs and church projects.  Wayne was a long-time member of Juneau United Methodist Church, the...