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.
Charles Fisher
Jan 15, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Curtis Fisher, age 89 of Oxford (Peppermill Lake) passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Charlie was born on December 15, 1935 in Footville, Wisconsin to Graham and Ruby (Walters) Fisher. He married Verna Heary in 1956 and together they had three children; she preceded him in death...
Barbara Rowe
Jan 13, 2025
Barbara Jean Rowe, age 90 of Oshkosh (formerly of Montello) passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. Barb was born in Bessemer, Michigan to Carl and Ella (Habeck) Olson on February 3, 1934. She graduated from A.D. Johnson High School in Bessemer in 1952 and furthered her education at St. Olaf College and received her...
Mae Struthers
Jan 8, 2025
Mae LaVonne Struthers, age 92 of Montello passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Montello Care Center. Mae was born on April 7, 1932 at home on the family farm in rural Martin County, Minnesota to Albert and Daisy (Sampson) Clark. She graduated from Sherburn High School in 1949 and married the love of her life, Willis “Bill” Struthers...
Deryl Denman
Jan 5, 2025
Deryl Kenneth Denman, age 80 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Deryl was born in Waukegan, IL to Kenneth and Mary (Bauman) Denman on December 31, 1944. He graduated from Antioch High School and furthered his education at the General Motors Institute in Michigan. Deryl married Jane Lassen and together they had...
Paul Titschler
Jan 4, 2025
Paul William Titschler, age 69 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 4, 2025 at his home. Paul was born in Chicago, IL on March 22, 1955 to William and Arlene Titschler. He graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago and became a lineman. Paul worked in the Chicagoland area for many years and relocated to rural Oxford in...
Charles Roskie
Jan 3, 2025
Charles Richardson Roskie, age 101 of Montello passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Janesville. Charles was born at home in Montello on September 20, 1923 to Charles and Bird (Richardson) Roskie. He graduated from Montello High School in 1942. With his father passing at an early age, Charles became a farmer to take care...
Gene Crook
Dec 21, 2024
Gene Morris Crook, age 84 of Montello passed away peacefully Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home. Gene was born in Columbus on February 3, 1940 to Morris and Arlene (Lienke) Crook. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1959. Gene proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy; during his time in service, he traveled...
Charles Newport
Dec 21, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Farley Newport, age 87 of Montello passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. Chuck was born on June 26, 1937 to Franklin and Marian (Collins) Newport in Chicago, IL. He graduated from St. Leo’s Catholic High School in Chicago. Chuck was drafted into the United States Army and...
Alma "Jean" Simpson
Dec 20, 2024
Alma “Jean” Simpson, age 90 of Wisconsin Dells passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Our House Assisted Living in Baraboo. Jean was born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 11, 1934 to Earl and Isabelle (Baker) Combs. She graduated from Hazard High School in 1952 and moved to Chicago where she met Ray Simpson. She and Ray were united in...
Dawn Whipple
Dec 2, 2024
Dawn Laverne Whipple, age 76 of Packwaukee passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Dawn was born on October 1, 1948 to Donald and Dorthy (Sazama) Fischer in Milwaukee. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee and became a beautician. After moving to Oxford, Dawn and Gary Whipple found each other in 1981...
Robert Taus
Nov 30, 2024
Robert “Bob” John Taus, age 77 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his home. Bob was born in Marinette and spent the first five years of his life on a farm in Crivitz; then his family moved to West Allis. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School in 1966 and married Judith “Judy” Scholz on June...
Gary Schmidtke
Nov 27, 2024
Gary Dean Schmidtke, age 68 of Montello passed away peacefully after a long battle on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Madison on October 2, 1956 to Kendal and Jean (Shaffer) Schmidtke. Gary and Judy made Montello their permanent home in 1991. Together they had a successful sign business and...
Raymond Ryzner
Nov 27, 2024
Raymond “Ray” R. Ryzner, age 69 of Oxford passed away peacefully with his wife and sister-in-law by his side on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison. Ray was born in Chicago on December 26,1954 to Raymond and Genevieve (Jendrzejczyk) Ryzner. He was raised in Chicago and spent many years working in the Chicagoland area. While visiting family...
Allison Andres
Nov 15, 2024
Allison “Allie” Elizabeth Andres, age 17 of Oxford, WI passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her family after battling cancer. Allie was born in Portage, WI on June 5, 2007 to Daniel and Melissa (Bennett) Andres.
Allie had many talents. She enjoyed arts and crafts, painting, drawing, nail art, and music. She also loved sleepovers,...
Carol Wood
Nov 11, 2024
Carol Jean Wood, age 80 of Westfield passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at her home. Carol was born in Portage on May 9, 1944 to Earl and Shirley (William) Friday. She was raised in Dalton, graduated from Markesan High School and furthered her education at UW- La Crosse earning a degree in Education. While teaching in Oconomowoc she met...
Fujiko Gunderson
Nov 11, 2024
Fujiko Gunderson, age 85 of Montello passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, November 11, 2024. Fujiko was born in Ginowan City, Okinawa, Japan on June 17, 1939; the daughter of Setsuko Nishime. While working on base she met a young Seabee named Gale, and on April 27, 1961 - they were united in marriage....
Naomi Wonderly
Nov 10, 2024
Naomi J. Wonderly, age 79 of Waupaca passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the Montello Care Center.
Honoring Naomi's wishes, private family services will be held at a later date.
Idella Nelson
Nov 9, 2024
Idella M. Nelson, age 91 of Oxford died peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Riverwood Senior Living in Wisconsin Dells, the daughter of Gerald and Erna (Manteufel) Rice. Idella graduated from Oxford High School in the Class of 1952. She married Hubert Nelson, Sr. and together they raised five children and later divorced. Idella found companionship again with Jerry...
Robert Bennett Jr.
Nov 4, 2024
Robert “Rob” Howard Bennett Jr., age 68 of Montello passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. Rob was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1956 to Robert and Nancy (Frazier) Bennett. He moved several times in his youth and graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1974. Rob proudly served his country as a...
Kathryn Prate
Nov 2, 2024
Kathryn “Kit” Ann Prate, age 85 of Portage (formerly of Endeavor) passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Kit was born in West Chicago, IL on November 12, 1938 to Stephen and Zelda (Brown) Wiesbrock. She graduated from high school in West Chicago and married Jerry Prate Sr. on April 1, 1956. Together they...
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