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Ebert, Karen May. Born January 10, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI .

Karen May Ebert was married September 19, 1959, at St. John Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: George Fredrick "Soapy" Oestreich Jr. Born August 2, 1940, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI .

Lived at: 998 Labaree Street, Watertown, WI 53098

George Fredrick "Soapy" Ebert Jr. and Karen May (Ebert) Oestreich celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 19, 2019.

Ebert, Michael Joseph "Mike". Born March 14, 1940, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died February 16, 2015, at Sunset Ridge Memory Care, Jefferson, Jefferson Co., WI (age 74). Buried in St. Henry Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Michael Joseph "Mike" Ebert was married September 29, 1962, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Waterloo, WI, to: Donna Marie Dolan. Born May 20, 1942, in Kankakee, Kankakee Co., IL . Died February 21, 2021, at Watertown Regional Medical Center, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI (age 78). Buried in St. Henry Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, February 18, 2015

Michael J. Ebert

Michael J. Ebert, age 74, of Watertown, passed away on Monday evening, Feb. 16, 2015, at Sunset Ridge Memory Care in Jefferson. Michael Joseph Ebert was born on March 14, 1940, in Watertown the son of Raymond and Genevieve (Metzger) Ebert. He was a member of the United States Army serving in Germany. On Sept. 29, 1962, he married Donna Dolan at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waterloo. Mike had been employed at Eaton Corp. in Watertown for 39 years. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown, the Izaak Walton League, Watertown Outboarders Club and the Milford Hills Hunt Club. Mike was an avid outdoorsman and runner. He enjoyed biking, boating, snowmobiling and camping. Michael is survived by his wife, Donna of Watertown; four children, Debra Sedlar of Hartford, Daniel (Katie Boyce) Ebert of Madison, Michelle (Tim) Meier of Lodi and Rachael Verastiqui of San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren, Zachary, Seth and Adam Sedlar, Norah Ebert, Wyatte and Whitney Meier, Michael and Ryan Uranga and Leila Verastiqui; one great-grandchild, Lily Scholle; two brothers, Tom (Bev) Ebert and Jerry (Mary) Ebert, both of Watertown; a sister-in-law, Juanita Ebert of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Raeann Gruss; and a brother, Pat Ebert. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown with Father Patrick Wendler presiding. Burial will be at St. Henry Catholic Cemetery at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be directed to St. Henry Catholic Church or School. The Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown are serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. The family would like to thank Sunset Ridge Assisted Living in Johnson Creek, Sunset Ridge Memory Care in Jefferson and Rainbow Hospice for the wonderful care that Mike received. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 E. Main St. Watertown.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, February 24, 2021

Donna M. Ebert

1942 - 2021

Watertown, WI - Donna M. Ebert, age 78 of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Donna Marie Dolan was born on May 20, 1942 in Illinois, the daughter of Edwin and Donabelle (Harold) Dolan. She was a 1960 graduate of Waterloo High School. On September 29, 1962 she married Michael J. Ebert at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waterloo. Michael preceded her in death on February 16, 2015. Donna had been employed at Menasha Corp, starting in customer service and working her way up to management. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown, where she served over twenty years on the parish council and sang in the Resurrection Choir. In her retirement, she volunteered in the St. Henry church office. She was a true role model; always forgiving, supportive, and non-judgmental. Her laugh could fill a room. She loved singing and music as well as getting together with her friends and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Donna is survived by her four children, Debra Sedlar of Hartford, Daniel (Katie Boyce) Ebert of Madison, Michelle (Tim) Meier of Lodi and Rachael Verastiqui of San Antonio, TX; nine grandchildren, Zachary, Seth and Adam Sedlar, Norah Ebert, Wyatte and Whitney Meier, Michael and Ryan (Lisabeth) Uranga and Leila Verastiqui; four great-grandchild, Lily, Jaxon, Adrianna, and Bristol; brother, Bob (Sandy) Dolan; sister, Judy (Mike) Bauer; brother-in-law, Jerry (Mary) Ebert both of Watertown; sisters-in-law, Juanita Ebert and Bev Ebert; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Harry Dolan and Dale Dolan; sister-in-law, Raeann Gruss; and brothers-in-law, Pat Ebert and Tom Ebert. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown. Burial will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be directed to St. Henry Catholic Church or School. The Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown are serving the family. Online condolences may be made at  www.hafemeisterfh.com .

Eckert, Robert Leroy "Bob". Born November 19, 1940, in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI. Died Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI (age 77).

Robert Leroy "Bob" Eckert was first married (1) September 1, 1968, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Shirley Mae "Schatzie" (Pick) Kohn. Born June 2, 1939, in Madison, Dane Co., WI. Died Sunday, February 23, 1975, in Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI (age 35). Buried in Saint Henry Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI. Shirley was living in Horicon, Dodge Co., WI, at the time of her marriage.

Robert Leroy "Bob" Eckert then married (2) June 12, 1981, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Christine Jane "Chris" (Buske) Wood. Born March 13, 1948, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Southwest Health Center, Platteville, Grant Co., WI (age 75).

The Capital Times, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Tuesday, February 25, 1975

Eckert, Shirley nee Pick

WATERTOWN � Shirley Eckert nee Pick, age 35, died on Sunday, February 23, 1975. Survivors include her husband, Robert Eckert; her father, Warner Pick; three brothers, James, Rio, John, Fall River, Warren, Horicon; and four sisters, Mrs. Ervin (Elizabeth) Meier, Columbus, Mrs. Walter (Janice) Luebke, Mayville, Mrs. Dennis (Kathleen) Hoffman, Waupun, and Miss Denise Pick, at home. Funeral services will be held at ST. HENRY�S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Watertown, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, Father Michael Burke officiating. Burial in St. Henry’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 � 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the SCHMUTZLER FUNERAL HOME, Watertown.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Robert L. Eckert

Robert L. Eckert passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, from complications from injuries suffered in a fall. He was 77 years old, born in Oconomowoc, WI to Myrle L. and Loretta C. Eckert (Oschmann) on November 19, 1940. He attended Watertown High School and graduated in 1959. Robert served in the United States Air Force from 1961 until 1965, serving in the Philippines and Germany. Robert married Shirley Pick Kohn in 1968. She preceded him in death in 1975. In 1982 he married Christine Buske Wood at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Watertown. Robert raised Chris' sons as his own, referring to them as "his sons." Bob had been a salesman for Tri-Mart, Miller Auto Parts, Sears and Jones Dairy Farm Distribution. Bob owned Schatzie�s Bar in Lowell and the Hofbrau in Johnson Creek. In 1991, Bob and Chris purchased and operated Olde & Cragely’s in Milford until his stroke in 2004. For 14 years Bob was known for singing “Jolly Cholly� songs to his customers, especially the �Laughing Polka�. Bob was very active in both the Jefferson County and State of Wisconsin Democratic Party until his stroke. Bob was a lifetime member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. After selling Olde & Cragely�s in 2005, he and Chris moved to Madison. Bob will be missed by his loving wife, Chris, sons; Brenton (Michele) Wood of CA and Gregory (Kelly) Wood of Ft Atkinson, granddaughter Bailey Wood of Ft Atkinson, brother and sisters: Betty (Lyle) Craker, Joanne Cloutier, Don (Sharon) Eckert, Richard (Mary) Eckert, Larry (Cindy) Eckert, Laurie Eckert, Ken (Kelli) Eckert; and many other relative and friends. Robert will also be missed by close friends Frank Pennington and Lyle Lidholm. Robert is preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley, his parents, brother-in-law J.B. Cloutier. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service at 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. The Reverend Dale Vlastnik officiating. On-line condolences may be sent on www.watertownwifuneralhome.com

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Thursday, November 2, 2023

Christine J. (Buske) "Chris" Eckert

March 13, 1948 - October 24, 2023

PLATTEVILLE, WI - Christine �Chris� J. Eckert, 75, of Platteville, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville. A memorial service will take place December 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Vlastnik officiating. Friends and family may pay their respects from 1:00 p.m. until the start of the service. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Christine was born March 13, 1948, to Arthur and Lorraine (Sydow) Buske in Watertown. She graduated from high school in 1966. In 1967, Chris married Sammy K. Wood. Chris raised two children: Brenton and Gregory Wood, calling them both her favorite son. In her younger years, she was a factory worker and data entry clerk. Chris married Robert L. Eckert in 1981, and together they owned “Olde & Cragely�s� in uptown Milford for 14 years. Afterwards, she drove for Midstate Auto Auction in Jefferson for almost 10 years. Chris loved travel, friends, restaurants, and her pets. Chris is survived by her sons, Brenton (Michele) Wood, Gregory (Kelly) Wood; granddaughter, Bailey; Sister, Gretchen Bruins; cousins, nephews, nieces, and many friends. Chris was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eckert, parents, grandparents, brothers, Arthur, Richard, and Lee, along with many aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends .

Eggert, Joanne Lois. Born July 16, 1941, in Unknown. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude, and a Master of Arts degree magna cum laude from St. Olaf College, and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Iowa. She is the daughter of Walter Eggert of Clyman, Dodge Co., WI.

Joanne Lois Eggert, residing in Clyman, Dodge Co., WI, was first married (1) June 7, 1964, to: Eldon Jon Swenson. Born April 20, 1940, at Mary Greeley Hospital, Ames, Story Co., IA. Jon was living in 109 River St., Iowa City, IA, at the time of his marriage. Divorced May 8, 1980, in Dane Co., WI.

Joanne Lois (Eggert) Swenson then married (2) to: 

Roger Lee Eldridge: Born August 21, 1933, in Greeley, Weld Co., CO; Died May 15, 1992, in Boulder, Boulder Co., CO (age 58). Roger Lee Eldridge was first married (1) June, 1956, at the Wabash College Chapel, Crawfordsville, IN, to: Shaila Vanentine Van Sickle. Born June 8, 1934, in France. Divorced February 15, 1977, in La Plata Co., CO.

Pomona, CA newspaper, 1959......Roger Lee Eldridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Eldridge of 1527 Alameda St., will receive his Bachelor of Divinity degree at Yale University's 258th commencement Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the New Haven Conn., school. Commencement exercises will be held outside and 10,000 persons are expected to witness the ceremonies. The formal commencement program will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday when President A. Whitney Griswold of Yale delivers an annual baccalaureate address in Woolsey Hall. Senior class day exercises will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday on the Old Campus. Eldridge, while in his second year at Yale University Divinity School, was chosen as a Danforth Seminary Intern by the Danforth Foundation of St. Louis, Mo. He is a graduate of Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. He spent the summer of 1954 in Turkey as a representative of Student Project for Amity Among Nations, and later was elected president of the Minnesota SPAN Assn. Eldridge is a graduate of Salinas Union High School. He spent two years at the University of California before going to Carleton. His father is assistant superintendent and director of Extended Day Programs at Mr. San Antonio College He is married to the former Miss Shaila Van Sickle of Crawfordsville, Ind., also a Carleton graduate.

Joanne-Swenson-Eldridge.

Lived at: 202 Trinity Ct., Evanston, IL.

Elliott, Sandra Ellen "Sandy". Born September 22, 1941, in East Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. Died December 2, 2006, at Feather River Hospital, Oroville, Butte Co., CA (age 65). She is the daughter of Marion C. Elliott, and Barbara Ellen Chatters. Sandy had a 3-1/2 year battle with ovarian cancer. She had eight or nine children. In 1950, Sandra Ellen Elliott was living in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. Sandra Ellen "Sandy" Elliott was first married (1) February 22, 1958, in Illinois, at age 16, to: Richard Victor Herr: Born May 23, 1940, in Unknown. Richard's father operated a farm near Sterling, IL. Divorced April, 1962, in Illinois. Three children: Vincent Craig Herr: Born September 28, 1958, at Dixon Public Hospital, IL. Karla Sue Herr: Born July 26, 1960, in Illinois. Sarah Kay Herr: Born August 24, 1961, at Dixon Public Hospital, IL.

The Rockford Morning Star, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Tuesday, February 25, 1958

Marriage Licenses

DIXON - Marriage licenses were issued in the office of County Clerk William Ottens to Richard Herr, Sterling, and Sandra Elliott, Dixon.

Sandra Ellen "Sandy" (Elliott) Herr then married (2) in Unknown, to: John Walter Roebuck: Born September 17, 1941, in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL; Died September 19, 2000, while working in Roseville, CA (age 59). Divorced about 1979. They had two daughters, Becky Kengle of Reno, NV, and Roberta C. Roebuck of Chico, CA; and one son.

Sandra Ellen "Sandy" (Elliott) (Herr) Roebuck then married (3) February 22, 1958, in California, to:

Stephen John Vandermaelen: Born July 15, 1954, in San Bernardino Co., CA.

Lived at: Paradise, Butte Co., CA

Earl Harvey "Butch" Masters. Born June 15, 1937, in Rochelle, Ogle Co., IL. Died April 6, 2021, at Twin Lakes Therapy and Living, Flippin, Marion Co., AR (age 83). Buried in Newton Flat Cemetery, Bull Shoals, Marion Co., AR.

Earl Harvey "Butch" Masters was first married (1) February 23, 1958, at Mount Morris Christian Church, Mount Morris, Ogle Co., IL, to: Kay Elaine Blake: Born March 21, 1941, in Illinois.

Richard Victor Herr then married (2) March 25, 1967, in Illinois, to: Kay E. (Blake) Masters.

Christopher Ralph "Chris" Roebuck was born October 20, 1968, in Unknown. Christopher graduated with the Class of 1986 from Garden Grove High School, CA.

Julia Barbara Roebuck was born October 3, 1969, in Unknown. She was first married (1) May 19, 1988, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV, to Richard Duane Beebe: Born May 3, 1963, in San Diego Co., CA.

Julia Barbara (Roebuck) Beebe then married (2) Unknown, to Unknown Pickett: Born Unknown.

Rebekah G. "Beckie" Roebuck was born April, 1978, in Unknown. Married about 1999 to: Micah William Kengle: Born May 21, 1974, in San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

The Paradise Post, Paradise, Butte Co., CA, September 21, 2000

John Roebuck

After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, John Walter Roebuck worked a variety of jobs, including as a clerk for Union Pacific Railroad, as an orthopedic technician, and most recently, as a long-haul truck driver. Mr. Roebuck, a former Paradise resident, died Tuesday of natural causes while working in Roseville. He was born in Sterling, Ill., to John T. and Jessie Lathrop Roebuck. Raised in the Midwest, he graduated from Rock Falls High School in Rock Falls, Ill., where he recently attended his fortieth class reunion. Mr. Roebuck became a Christian in 1974 and enjoyed attending potlucks, Bible studies and Calvary Chapels wherever he lived. He also enjoyed sailing and motorcycling. Preceding him in death were his parents and his sister, Roberta M. Roebuck. His survivors include two daughters, Beckie Kengle of Reno, Nev., and Roberta C. Roebuck of Chico; a stepdaughter, Julie Pickett of Paradise; two stepsons, Christopher Roebuck of Chico and Thomas Pearson of Paradise; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Roebuck’s memorial service will be tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Calvary Chapel of Paradise, in Magalia. He was cremated.

The Paradise Post , Paradise, Butte Co., CA, Friday, December 8, 2006

Sandra Ellen Van Der Maelen

Sandy died at Feather River Hospital on Dec. 2, 2006, following a three and a half year battle with Ovarian Cancer. She is survived by her husband; two brothers; eight children, twenty-one grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Oroville Church of the Nazarene (2238 Monte Vista Ave). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "Caring for Women," P.O. Box 452, Oroville, CA 95966.

Else, Caroline Katherine. Born January 15, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Caroline Katherine Else was married September 3, 1966, to: George Michael "Tud" Werner Jr. Born February 14, 1939, in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Died Thursday, February 10, 1977, in a Madison hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI (age 38). Buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona, Dane Co., WI.

Lived at: 4712 Roosevelt Street, Oregon, WI 53575

The Capital Times, Madison, WI, Saturday, February 27, 1977

Werner, George M. (Tud)

MADISON � George M. (Tud) Werner, age 38 of 2150 Keyes Ave., died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 10, 1977 in a Madison hospital after being stricken at home. He was born February 14, 1939 in Missouri and was a lifelong Madison resident. Mr. Werner was the owner and operator of the Sherman Plaza Liquor store for a period of 6 years. He was married to the former Caroline Else whom he married on September 3, 1966. He is survived by his wife; his mother, Mrs. Sally Werner, Clearwater, Fla., a brother David, Clairemont, CA. Funeral services will be held at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 14. The Rev. Daniel Menser officiating. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 4-9 p.m. at RYAN FUNERAL HOME and Monday until time of services.