All Obituaries

Virginia L. Goodman, 90 of Mayville, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Beaver Dam Health Care Center in Beaver Dam. Ginny was born August 17, 1933, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Michael and Iris (Howell) Kennelly.  She attended school in California and married Gordon Goodman on August 21, 1947, in LA.  The couple had 5 sons and they enjoyed 60 plus years of marriage until his death in 2008.  Gordy and Ginny owned the Country Aire Bar in Mayville for multiple...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Janet E. Tackett, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched on April 8, 2024. She left us peacefully while a resident of Evansville Manor at the age of 88 years old. Born in Milwaukee, WI, she witnessed incredible changes to her world.  She joined the US Army in 1954. She trained as a medic and served during the Korean War.  She met and married her loving husband, Charles L. Tacket, II, a sergeant in...

Elvessa Marie “Ellie” King passed away at Alden Estates of Jefferson, on April 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Roy and Leota Crozier, Ellie was born on August 27,1929 in Victoria, IL. She graduated from high school in Elmwood, IL in 1947 and attended and graduated from cosmetology school in Peoria,IL in 1948.  Ellie married Dorrance King March 4, 1951, in Elmwood, IL. Following their marriage, they farmed in Princeville, IL and West Jersy, IL...

Steven L. Meyer, 69 of Jefferson, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home. Steve was born on May 23, 1954, in Watertown, WI, the only son of Louis and Joyce (Hein) Meyer.  He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1972 and later continued his education at WCTC in Waukesha.  Steve was employed at the Jefferson County Highway Shop for nearly 43 years, a job he enjoyed and a place where lifelong friendships were established.  He retired in 2017.  Steve was a member...

Donald C. Schetter          Donald passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the age of 90. He was born January 5, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI; the son of Clarence and Irene Schetter. He met his wife, Arlene E. Schemm, on her church’s steps; a blind date set up by her friends. They married there on February 4, 1956. They would have celebrated 60 years together before Arlene’s passing in 2017. They were joined by two daughters, Donell...

Jason M. Madison, 48 of Watertown, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 22, 2024. Jason was born on August 19, 1975, in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Raymond and Kim (Schetter) Madison.  He attended Jefferson High School and later earned a GED.  He was employed as a Truck Driver for many years, working for Lorman’s in Fort Atkinson, Jacobson Trucking in Lake Mills, and most recently Clean Harbor Environmental in Fort Atkinson.  Jason could fix anything,...

Charles J. Smallish, 88 of Sullivan, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek surrounded by his grandchildren and youngest daughter. Charles was born on January 26, 1936, in Milwaukee, the son of Raymond and Sylvia (Zakrewski) Smallish.  He graduated from Messmer High School and began his career as a Tool and Die Maker.  He married Lorna Paton in the 1950’s in Milwaukee and the couple had 4 children.  Charles is...

Mary C. Allen, 73 of Lake Mills, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Rainbow Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek. She was born on February 20, 1951, at Rogers Hospital in Oconomowoc, WI, the youngest of Thaddeus and Margaret Allen’s 12 children.  She graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1969 and married soon after.  Mary had 3 daughters and worked at Shopko in Watertown for over 30 years, holding many different positions, retiring as a pharmacy tech in...

DonAllan C. Starke, 89 of Nashotah, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home. DonAllan was born on July 10, 1934, in Milwaukee, WI.  He attended high school in Oconomowoc and began his working career soon after.  On December 28, 1968, he married Sylvia Hall in Lake Mills, WI.  The couple enjoyed life on Okauchee Lake together for 55 years.  Activities they enjoyed include boating, swimming, and fishing.  Don loved to spend time outdoors - either hunting,...

Jonathan W. Breitkreutz, 38 of Jefferson, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville surrounded by his family. Jon was born on August 30, 1985, in Watertown, WI, the son of Bill and Beth (Reuterskiold) Breitkreutz.  He grew up in Jefferson and graduated from Jefferson High School in 2003.  After high school, Jon began working.  He was employed in the area as a concrete laborer, a roofer, and as an autobody technician.  His work ethic,...