Oct 1, 2022

Scott Anthony Johnston, age 56 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2022 at his home.  He was born on February 21, 1966 in Ayr, Scotland to EW and Jeanette (Doyle) Johnston Jr.

Scott is survived by his companion, Liam Coyle, Westfield and his children, Amanda (Matt) Borzick and Patrick (Niki) Coyle; his siblings, Rhonda (Steve) Duke, AL, Tina...

Sep 30, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Kurt Douglas Johnson announce his passing on September 30, 2022 at the age of 57.  He was born at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage to Keith Johnson Sr. and Lois Kratz.  Kurt spent most of his life residing in the Montello area.  He was a good hearted, kind person and always...

Sep 29, 2022

Caryl Louise Bassett, age 90 of Montello passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Montello Care Center.  Caryl was born in Madison on August 5, 1932 to Loyal and Helen (Rieger) Dunning.  She graduated from Madison East High School in 1950 and married James Bassett on July 11, 1953 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Madison and together they...

Sep 26, 2022

Adeline Augusta Zacharias, age 100 of Princeton passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at The Barrett House in Markesan.  Adeline was born at home in Marquette, Green Lake County on November 28, 1921 to Frank and Emma (Zarbrook) Kresel.  She married John Zacharias February 27, 1938 and together raised three daughters on their dairy farm in Little Mecan.  In 1971,...

Sep 26, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” Ann Klapper, age 81 of Montello passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022, surrounded by family at the Montello Care Center.  Sandy was born in Beaver Dam on October 17, 1940 to Ray and Ruth (Crown) Walters.  She graduated from Montello High School and married Robert Klapper on November 28, 1959 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in...

Sep 26, 2022

Robert “Bob” Clements, age 87 of Montello passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at his home.  Bob was born on July 9, 1935 in Madison, WI to Edwin and Lilly (Storteig) Clements. Bob went to technical college to be a mechanic. He worked for the University of Wisconsin Madison Garage for 19 years. Bob ran a small engine shop for...

Sep 13, 2022

Markita Ann Schoechert, age 90 of Montello passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services Nursing Home.  Markita was born in Converse, Indiana on July 25, 1932 the daughter of Charles and Alma (Patrick) Flora.  She was united in marriage to Donald Schoechert of Watertown, WI on May 19, 1962 in Peru, IN.  Markita worked at Kruger...

Sep 6, 2022

Beverly Lucy Weber, age 74 of Montello passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at her home.  Beverly was born in Chicago on November 28, 1947 to Arvid and Lucille (Peretto) Anderson.  She graduated from Oaklawn High School and married George Weber on January 12, 1980 in Maywood, IL.  Together they moved to Montello in 1993; George preceded...

Sep 1, 2022

Alvino “Al” Sayas , age 85 of Montello passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  Al was born in Wauwatosa to Victor and Jesus (O’Lara) Sayas.  After graduating from high school, Al served his country as a member of the United States Air Force stationed in Iceland.  Following his time in...

Sep 1, 2022

Geraldine “Gerry” Joan Freitag , age 87 of Montello passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.  Gerry was born at home in the Town of Buffalo, Marquette County to Clifford and Genevieve (Rygiewicz) Kusick on September 2, 1934.  She graduated from Montello High School in 1952.  She married Donald S. Freitag in Pardeeville...

Aug 26, 2022

Janet Sarah Goetz , age 63 of Montello passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Janet was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois to Ed and Connie Bro on September 27, 1958.  She graduated from Glenbard West High School in 1976. Janet married John Goetz on July 7, 2007 at the Bro...

Aug 24, 2022

Delores “Lori” M. Meilahn , age 83 of Fond du Lac (formerly of Montello) passed away August 24, 2022.  Lori was born on April 12, 1939 in Fond du Lac to Herbert and Verna (Pingel) Poppe.  She married Glenn R. Meilahn on May 7, 1960 at Salem United Methodist Church in Fond du Lac.  Lori was first...

Aug 24, 2022

Sandra L Kuehn , age 83 of Montello passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Sandy was born on June 25, 1939 in Neenah the tenth of thirteen children to Harvey and Mina (Schmidt) Julius. She graduated Neenah High School in 1957.  Sandy married Robert Kuehn on November 6, 1965.   She...

Aug 23, 2022

Father James Patrick McNamee, at the age of 76 and a priest for 49 years, died on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

James McNamee was born on April 16, 1946, in Montello, Wisconsin, the only child of John J. and Ann (née Weiske) McNamee.  He attended St. John the Baptist Grade School and Montello Public High School in...

Aug 22, 2022

Myron “Mike” Byers , age 83 of rural Oxford passed away peacefully Monday, August 22, 2022.  Myron was born on June 27 th , 1939 in a rural farmhouse to Arthur and Bernice Byers.  He married Joan Ellinger on April 18, 1964 in Oxford and from that union came three children.  Joan preceded Myron in death on...

Aug 9, 2022

Sharon Rose Crook , age 79 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Prairie Ridge Health Hospital in Columbus.  Sharon was born on November 6, 1942 to Vivian P. (Rohda) and Robert E. Amrhein.  Sharon and Gene were inseparable through their 63 years of marriage; nothing brought Sharon greater joy than...

Aug 8, 2022

Joseph Howard Hlinovsky , age 72 of Montello passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Joe was born in Chicago on March 5, 1950 to Joseph and Eleanor (Mayers) Hlinovsky.  Following graduation from high school in Chicago, Joe was drafted into the Marines where he proudly served his country.  While...

Aug 8, 2022

Don F. Walters Sr ., age 92 of Packwaukee passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Montello Care Center.  Don was born at home in the Town of Packwaukee to Henry and Sylva (Nott) Walters on May 10, 1930.  He attended the country school in Packwaukee and moved to Beloit at an early age; while working...

Aug 6, 2022

Roger Thane Klug , age 80 of Montello passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Roger was born in Madison on November 7, 1941 to Thane and Shirley (Felch) Klug.  He graduated from Marshall High School in 1959 and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and went on to...

Aug 3, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Allen Nikolai , age 76 of Princeton passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Ripon Community Hospital.  Tom was born at home in Montello on August 13, 1945 to Bernard and Mildred (Salzwedel) Nikolai.  He attended Montello High School and went to work at the Montello Granite Quarry.  Tom was a hard worker;...