Jul 29, 2022

Myrna Lee Kapke, age 75 of Oxford passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo.  Myrna was born in Portage to Clarence and Iona (Kingsley) Ripley on July 20, 1947.  She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1965 and married Donald Kapke on June 1, 1968 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westfield.  Together...

Jul 27, 2022

Lorella Mildred Janke , age 95 of rural Oxford passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.  Lorella was born on June 6, 1927 to Ernest and Alvina (Kaleese) Reid at home in Jackson Township, Adams County.  She was united in marriage to Leland Janke on June 30, 1945; together they farmed in Westfield...

Jul 27, 2022

Charles “Charlie” A. Mertely , age 96 of Montello passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Our House Assisted Living in Portage.  Charlie was born in Eveleth, Minnesota on June 9, 1926, to Andrew and Anna (Longar) Mertely.  He graduated from Eveleth High School in 1944.   After graduation, he joined the Army and proudly served his country...

Jul 25, 2022

Nancy Ann Kral , age 68 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2022 at her home.  Nancy was born in Milwaukee on October 13, 1953 to Gerald “Bud” and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Kozlowski) Schwochert.  She graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee in 1971.

Nancy married and became a homemaker, and later worked...

Jul 24, 2022

Richard “Dick” Colby Prouty , age 84 of Montello passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  Dick was born in Chicago on October 20, 1937 to Ira and Dorothy (Colby) Prouty.  He graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 1955 and furthered his education at DeVry University and Upper Iowa University earning...

Jul 19, 2022

Waclawa “Joann” Lasinska Zak passed away in her sleep on July 19, 2022. Born to Stefan and Helena Lasinski on September 25, 1928, she was a woman of indomitable spirit. She joined the Polish Underground 3 battalion pancerny AK “Golski” at age 14, to fight against oppression. She was decorated for her heroic acts at age 16...

Jul 19, 2022

Edward Donald Buchholz , age 90, of Montello, passed away Tuesday, July 19th, 2022, in the home of his birth. Edward was born on the Julius and Emma Buchholz Family Farm in Shields Township of Marquette County to Adolph and Florence (Henke) on February 6th, 1932. He was baptized on February 28th, 1932 and confirmed in the...

Jul 6, 2022

John Anton Goetz , age 66, Town of Buffalo, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  John was born in Waukesha to Anton and Elizabeth (Freese) Goetz on October 26, 1955.  His family traveled between Waukesha and Montello before permanently moving to the Town of Buffalo, John graduated from Montello...

Jul 1, 2022

Vernon “Vern” D. Zink , age 84, of Oxford, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Vern was born in Harrisville to Charles and Eva (McQuillan) Zink on December 6, 1937. He graduated from Montello High School in 1956, and married Flora (Podoll) Bruchs at Trinity Lutheran Church in Packwaukee on...

Jun 28, 2022

Thomas "Tom" J. Menzel , age 74 of Montello, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison after a diagnosis of bile duct cancer just six weeks prior. Tom was born in Manitowoc, WI on March 20, 1948 to the late Floyd and Cecilia (Esselman) Menzel. He graduated from Lincoln High School in...

Jun 27, 2022

Kenneth “Ken” W. Krieser , age 79 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.  Ken was born in Milwaukee on November 9, 1942 to Clarence and Marie (Woehrer) Krieser.  He attended Bayview High School and married Susan Majors at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Milwaukee on September 9, 1961. ...

Jun 23, 2022

Karen Kay Cmelak, age 78 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully Thursday, June 23, 2022 surrounded by her family.  Karen was born on June 27, 1943 to Dorman and Mary (Bodi) Bestor in Beloit.  She married Danny Wachendorf and from that union came five daughters. Karen eventually took on being the ultimate single mother.  Karen moved to central...

Jun 17, 2022

Julie Kay Miller , age 49 of Oxford/Packwaukee passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident.  Julie was born in Madison on September 24, 1972 to Jerry and Mary (Rowe) McCullick.  She graduated from Madison East High School in 1991.  Julie has always had the ability to light a room with her...

Jun 12, 2022

Robert “Bob” Swader , age 77, Montello passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 peacefully at his home.  Bob was born on August 21, 1944 to Aloise “Murphy” and Everetta “Sis” (Nelson) Swader and was raised in a lively household with four sisters. He graduated from Westfield High School, married Ricki Rodger, and together they had two children....

May 27, 2022

Cheryl Eileene Poulter , age 74 of Packwaukee passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  Cheryl was born in Waukesha on December 29, 1947 to Alvin and Helen (Bergles) Jones.  She graduated from Pewaukee High School in 1965 and married James Poulter on July 2, 1966 in Pewaukee.  Together they worked...

May 21, 2022

On May 21, 2022 William “Bill” Charles Niebling was welcomed into eternal life by his parents William and Elenora Niebling, his cherished daughter, JulieAnn but most importantly by the presence of his Lord and Savior. He left his earthly home on White Lake peacefully with his beloved daughter Rae Lynn and dear wife Ardis by his side with the...

May 13, 2022

Marlene K. Draeger , age 67 of Montello passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 after a 3 year battle with cancer at her home in the loving arms of her husband, Dean.  Marlene was born on September 4, 1954 in Sheboygan to the late Elroy and Rosalie Vogel.  She graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1973...

May 12, 2022

John “AJ, Jack” R. Kirchner , 87 of Endeavor passed away May 12, 2022.  Beloved father of David Kirchner, Kathy (Joseph) Medrow. Proud Grandpa of Alec, Jack (Brogan Zochert) Medrow. Further survived by extended family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Carl Kirchner, Genevieve and Joseph Grooms, beloved son, Kenneth and siblings: Robert (Arlene),...

May 11, 2022

Dennis Alan Wacholtz , age 78 of rural Montello passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.  Dennis was born in Milwaukee on April 11, 1944 to Harold and Louise (Secora) Wacholtz.  Following high school, he married Linda Lou Weckwerth and together raised three children and later divorced.  Dennis married Ramona Hoffman...

May 10, 2022

Dennis Baumhardt , age 73 of Packwaukee passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Madison.  Dennis was born on March 5, 1949 to Arthur “Art” and Eleanor (Kearns) Baumhardt in Evanston, Illinois.

An avid duck hunter, Dennis spent many years of his youth in the cattails. He also served his country in the United States...