OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
The obituaries in the in Marquette County Area reflect the region's close-knit population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Wisconsin's history and identity.
Roy Demge
Apr 16, 2025
Roy Stanley Demge, age 64 passed away unexpectedly at his friend’s home in Briggsville on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Roy was born in Port Washington on November 13, 1960 to Stanley and Janice (Mueller) Demge. He attended Campbellsport High School and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served his country for 8 years. Following his time in...
Jeri Whaley
Mar 31, 2025
Jeri Lynn Whaley, age 71 of Portage passed away peacefully Monday, March 31, 2025 at The Montello Care Center. Jeri was born in Portage on May 27, 1953 to Richard and Betty (Evans) Whaley. She grew up in Packwaukee and graduated from Montello High School in 1971 and furthered her education in Culinary Arts at MATC. Jeri was a cook...
Donna Ludwig
Mar 29, 2025
Donna Mae Ludwig, age 61 of Montello (formerly of Sandwich) passed away at her home on Saturday, March 29, 2025 surrounded by her family. Donna was born in St. Charles, Illinois on June 26, 1963 to James and Dolores (Dieter) Ludwig. She graduated from Wheaton North High School in 1981. Donna raised her three children and was a self-proclaimed “Jack...
Sharon Klug
Mar 27, 2025
Sharon Ann Klug, age 66 of Montello was peacefully called to rest on her 66th birthday, Thursday, March 27, 2025 surrounded by family, following a courageous 41-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at Edgewater Nursing Home in Port Edwards. Sharon was born on March 27, 1959 in Cedarburg to Gordon and Carol Kemp. She graduated from Florence High School in...
Thomas Kuenn
Mar 22, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Gordon Kuenn, age 68 of Montello was unexpectedly called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 22, 2025 while working outside and doing what he loved at his farm. Tom was born in Milwaukee on September 12, 1956 to Gordon and Audrey (Bingaman) Kuenn and was a member of the 1974 graduating class of...
Timothy Davis
Mar 19, 2025
Timothy “Tim” James Davis, age 56 of Oxford passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison following a valiant battle with cancer. Tim was born in Wausau on February 17, 1969 to Harold and Charlotte (Ellingson) Davis. He graduated from Wausau West High School in 1987 and spent most of his working career as a...
David Broderick
Mar 16, 2025
David Charles Broderick, age 64 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his home. David was born in Berlin on December 5, 1960 to William and Delores (Burling) Broderick. He was a social person and loved to talk and visit with just about everyone. David worked maintenance at Yahooz Bar for many years. He looked forward to...
Daniel Radichel
Mar 5, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Arlin Radichel, age 67 of Hartland passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home. Danny was born in Waukesha on March 18, 1957 to Arlin and Dorothy (Huebner) Radichel. He graduated from Arrowhead High School in 1975 and immediately became a machinist at Precision Gears. He retired from that same company after 44 years of faithful...
Arthur LaFlex Jr.
Feb 23, 2025
Arthur Edward LaFlex Jr., age 88 of Oxford passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Our House Assisted Living in Portage with his daughter by his side. Arthur was born in Sheboygan on March 18, 1936 to Arthur Sr. and Margaret LaFlex. After graduating from high school in the Milwaukee Area he served in the United States Navy. Arthur married...
Kenneth Leeseberg
Feb 22, 2025
Kenneth Karl Leeseberg, age 92 of Montello passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Our House Assisted Living in Wisconsin Dells. Ken was born in Addison, Illinois on April 2, 1932 to Herman and Flora (Bruns) Leeseberg. He graduated from York High School and went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the United States Army. Ken...
Mildred Schwersinske
Feb 19, 2025
Mildred “Millie” Ann Schwersinske, age 91 of Montello passed away peacefully at the Montello Care Center on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Millie was born in Wisconsin Rapids to Alfred and Iva (Warren) Krueger on March 21, 1933. She moved to Janesville in 1948 and married Darwin Schwersinske on August 25, 1951 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pittsville; together they...
Gary Phillis
Feb 16, 2025
Gary Alan Phillis, age 75 of Packwaukee passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 with his wife by his side at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Gary was born on November 21, 1949 to Clyde and Dorothy (Brown) Phillis in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Chesterton High School in Chesterton, IN as a member of the Class of 1967. Gary...
Dianne Smith
Feb 14, 2025
Dianne Marie Smith, age 74 of Oxford passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home. Dianne was born on June 11, 1950 in Wausau to Lawrence and Cecilia (Busco) Lepak. Dianne spent several years helping her family at their resort in Minocqua, ultimately settling in Portage where she met Glenn Smith....
Ursula Scherdel
Feb 5, 2025
Ursula Ruth Scherdel, age 79 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at her home. Ursula was born in Oggersheim, Germany on June 24, 1945 and was raised by her grandmother. She came to the United States in 1968 and lived in the Milwaukee area. Ursula married Willi Wissler in 1963, together they had two children and...
Victor Groos
Feb 4, 2025
Victor Edward Groos, age 89 of Montello (formerly of Escanaba, MI) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Victor was born in Escanaba on June 5, 1935 to Victor and Beulah (Thompson) Groos. He graduated form St. Joseph’s High School in 1953 and proudly served his country as a member of the...
Florence DeLong
Feb 2, 2025
Florence May DeLong, age 93 of Montello (formerly of Rockford) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Florence was born in Rockford on July 9, 1931 to Bert and Florence Emily (Fleming) DeLong. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and met her future husband at a stocking factory....
Alan Hildebrand
Jan 29, 2025
Alan Edward Hildebrand, age 85 of Oxford passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Gunderson Moundview Hospital in Friendship, WI.
Alan was born on July 6, 1939 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Edward and Sigred (Wegrin) Hildrebrand. After high school, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Following his time...
Kenneth Raddatz
Jan 21, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” E. Raddatz, age 78 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Ken was born in Milwaukee to Edward and Geneva (Hicks) Raddatz on October 29, 1946. He attended high school in Milwaukee and became a truck driver. Ken married Linda Mundy on October 15, 1966 and together they were blessed with two sons; she...
Mary Kay Hoffman
Jan 21, 2025
Mary Kay Hoffman, age 82 of Montello (Emery Lake) passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Mary Kay was born in Milwaukee to William and Rose (Schmidt) Bomm on December 15, 1942. She graduated from Messmer Catholic High School in Milwaukee and later attended Milwaukee Area Technical College for Cosmetology. Mary Kay worked...
Ann Luer
Jan 18, 2025
Ann Virginia Luer, age 95 of Oxford (formerly of Waukesha) passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Gunderson Moundview Hospital in Friendship. Ann (WAZA10) is now embarking on yet another adventure, the greatest one of all her adventures!
Ann was born on December 28, 1929 in Clark Island, Maine the eighth of nine children to Alfred and Elna (Nilson)...
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