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.
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...
Romain LaFlex
Oct 20, 2024
Romain Mae Laflex, age 88 of Oxford passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Our House Assisted Living in Portage. Romain was born in Stevens Point on April 7, 1936 to John and Verona (Kieliszewski) Shuda. She graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee in 1954 and married Arthur Laflex on April 27, 1957 in Milwaukee. Together they moved several...
June Weiss
Oct 14, 2024
June Elaine Weiss, age 99 of Montello (formerly of West Bend) passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at home. June was born in Wauwatosa on June 27, 1925 to Arthur and Veronica (Klumb) Benike. She attended West Bend High School and married Milton Weiss on June 29, 1946 in the Town of Herman, Dodge County. Together they were blessed with...
Nancy Maricle
Oct 14, 2024
Nancy S. Maricle, age 78 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2024 at her home. Nancy was born in Arthur, Illinois on January 21, 1946 to Rudolph and Besse Reeh. She graduated from Arthur High School and furthered her education earning degrees in Music Appreciation from University of Illinois, then later Accounting from Millikin University in Decatur,...
Anna Jones
Oct 11, 2024
Anna L. Jones, 91 of Endeavor passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Honoring Anna's wishes, she will be laid to rest at the Moundville Cemetery with private family services.
Eleanor Erdman
Oct 8, 2024
Eleanor Sharon Erdman, age 78 of Princeton passed away peacefully in her loving husband’s arms on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the SSM Hospice House of Hope in Fond du Lac. Eleanor was born in Mountain, Wisconsin on May 27, 1946 to Ruben and Eleanor (Bean) Shier. She graduated from Montello High School in 1964 and married Carl Erdman at...
Randy J. Hardell
Oct 6, 2024
Randy J. Hardell, age 67, of Montello passed away peacefully early Sunday morning October 6, 2024, at home surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Ripon, WI on November 12, 1956 to Armin and Ruth (Warnke) Hardell. Randy attended St. John’s Lutheran School and graduated from Montello High School in 1975. Later, Randy attended...
Donna Dreisbach
Oct 4, 2024
Donna Jean Dreisbach, age 86 of Portage, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Donna was born on September 9, 1938 in Chicago to Michael and Lillian (Glasscock) Kubica and an older sister to Carole and Sandra. Donna graduated from high school where she excelled in sports...
Joan Mydlach
Oct 3, 2024
Joan “Joanie” L. Mydlach, age 86 of Montello.
To all of Joanie's family, friends, and loved ones: Joanie woke up in heaven on Thursday morning, October 3, 2024, and we can only imagine she's already the life of the party up there. Simply being herself, she always made everyone feel like they were the most important person in the room. As...
William DeWitt
Sep 29, 2024
William “Bill” Allan DeWitt, age 58 of New Berlin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his home. Bill was born in West Allis to Lacy “Herman” and Mavis (Mittlesteadt) DeWitt on January 14, 1966. He graduated from Muskego High School in 1984 and furthered his education at Waukesha Area Technical College earning a degree in Tool and...
David Nelson
Sep 23, 2024
David Arthur Nelson, age 86 of Packwaukee (formerly of Poynette and Winchester) passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. David was born in Portage on October 13, 1937 to Alfred and Blanche (Kohlman) Nelson. David attended the rural Leeds School until he enlisted in the United States Army where he served for four...
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