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 Mast

Robert Mast

Jan 17, 2022

Robert “Bob” Earl Mast , age 77 of Dalton passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 17, 2022 at Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, Florida.  Bob was born in Milwaukee, the son of Earl and Marion (Crown) Mast on April 16, 1944.  He graduated from Montello High School in 1962 and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison...

Carole Saylor

Carole Saylor

Jan 14, 2022

Carole Ann Saylor , known to most as Dippy, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 14, 2022. Carole was born March 4, 1965 in Crystal Falls, Michigan the daughter of Robert and Carole Stockero. Dippy was a long-time resident of Coleman, where she touched the lives and hearts of many. Carole spent the last 4 years...

Carol Frolow

Carol Frolow

Jan 13, 2022

Carol Ann Frolow, age 80 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away Thursday evening, January 13, 2022 surrounded by her family at her home.  Carol was born in Milwaukee on June 3, 1941 to John and Leona (Beyer) Neidhardt.  She graduated from Pius High School in Milwaukee in 1959 and married Neil Dallmann; they had one son, Scott...

Ron McHugh

Ron McHugh

Jan 5, 2022

Peter “Ron” McHugh , age 83 of Westfield passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home.  Ron was born in Vineland, New Jersey on January 23, 1938 to Peter J. and Helen (Barlow) McHugh.  He married Barbara Delzer in Chicago on June 30, 1956 and together they were blessed with three daughters.  Ron owned and...

Douglas Slama

Douglas Slama

Jan 5, 2022

Douglas “Doug” J. Slama , age 68 of Packwaukee passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home.  Doug was born in Waukesha to Edward and Hazel (Arndt) Slama on May 13, 1953.  He graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1971 and married Janny Walters at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Waukesha on January 26,...

Joanna Cardo

Joanna Cardo

Jan 2, 2022

Joanna Catherine “Joan” Cardo (née Spanovich) of Montello and formerly of Milwaukee died Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage at the age of 84.

Joanna is survived by her stepchildren: Connie Stoner of Milwaukee and Ron (Ann) Cardo of Oshkosh.  She is also survived by four grandchildren: Michael (Faithann) Stoner,...

Robert Reuter

Robert Reuter

Dec 29, 2021

Robert A. Reuter “Oso Loco” (Crazy Bear) , age 60 of Montello, died of kidney failure on December 29, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. He was born December 21, 1961 in Beaver Dam the son of Ronald and Inez (Hadel) Reuter.

Robert graduated from Horicon High School and went on to serve his...

Rev. Rolfe Westendorf

Rev. Rolfe Westendorf

Dec 28, 2021

Pastor Rolfe Westendorf was born May 19, 1933 to Pastor A.F. and Laura Westendorf in Bay City, MI.  He was born again into eternal life, December 28 th , 2021, at the age of 88 years, the same number of keys there are on the pianos he loved to play. He was baptized on May 28, 1933. ...

Stanley Romanowski

Stanley Romanowski

Dec 27, 2021

Stanley Charles Romanowski , age 74 of Montello passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Montello Care Center.  Stanley was born in San Luis Obispo, California on March 12, 1947 to Stanley and Virginia (Just) Romanowski.  He was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from South Division High School and furthered his education at Western Wisconsin Technical...

Clarence "Sonny" Klawitter

Clarence "Sonny" Klawitter

Dec 25, 2021

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father, Clarence “Sonny” E. Klawitter on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021.

Sonny was born on the family farm in Montello on May 31, 1936 to Elmer and Phoebe (Nelson) Klawitter. As a child growing up he attended the “Irish Schoolhouse” for...

Frank Breitenbach

Frank Breitenbach

Dec 24, 2021

Frank Bruno Breitenbach , age 79 of Montello passed away December 24, 2021 at The Bay at Eastview Health and Rehab Center in Antigo.  Frank was born in Milwaukee to Carl and Josephine (Maslowski) Breitenbach on May 1, 1942.  He graduated from Montello High School and furthered his education in trade school before becoming a truck driver. ...

Louise Hillmer

Louise Hillmer

Dec 13, 2021

Louise Ella Hillmer , age 82 of Montello passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.  Louise was born on November 22, 1939 at home in rural Waushara County to Clarence and Viola (Berry) Schwersenska.  She attended the Woodville Country School and graduated from Wautoma High School and married Kenneth Hillmer at St....

Matthew Leiknes

Matthew Leiknes

Dec 10, 2021

Matthew “Matt” Scott Leiknes, age 34 of Montello passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 10, 2021 at his home.  Matt was born on December 1, 1987 in Watertown to Stephen and Christine (Urbaniak) Leiknes.

Matt was funny, kind, generous and loved his family more than anything. Matt loved music, fishing, working on his car and...

Beverly Gericke

Beverly Gericke

Dec 9, 2021

Beverly “Bev” Sue Gericke , age 72 of Oxford passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  Bev was born in Sun Prairie on July 30, 1949 to Leo and Elizabeth (Daggett) Herfel.  She was a member of the graduating class of 1967 from Sun Prairie School.  Bev lived and worked in...

Penny Rannebarger

Penny Rannebarger

Dec 7, 2021

Penny Marie Shelman Rannebarger , age 83 of Oxford passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison.

Penny was born on July 4, 1938, in Shenault, KY, to the late William Chester Shelman and Josephine Marie Flaherty Shelman. Her son, Charles Michael Morgan; daughter, Charlotte Ann Morgan Lacey; sister,...

David Livingston

David Livingston

Dec 5, 2021

David Allen Livingston , age 52 of Montello passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina from complications of COVID.  David was born in Flint, MI to Michael and Merry (Mears) Livingston on June 9, 1969.  He grew up in Millington, Michigan and graduated from Millington High School and...

Alfreada Wegenke

Alfreada Wegenke

Nov 20, 2021

Alfreada G. Wegenke , age 98 of Montello passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at The Markesan Resident Home.  She was born in Villard, MN to Rev. August and Martha (Dietrich) Mueller on September 14, 1923.  She graduated from Neshkoro High School in 1941 and on April 15, 1944 she married Norbert Stelter who preceded her in...

Riley Fulmer

Riley Fulmer

Nov 15, 2021

Riley William Fulmer, age 66 of Kenosha/Montello passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. Riley was born on January 4, 1955 to Leland and Verdelle (Wieske) Fulmer in Kenosha. He attended schools in Kenosha and graduated from Tremper High with the class of 1973. Riley married his high school sweetheart, Catherine Petersen on August 30, 1975 going on...

Jay Smith

Jay Smith

Nov 12, 2021

Jay Dean Smith , age 74 of Montello (Emery Lake) passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.  Jay was born in Maricopa County, Arizona on November 20, 1946 to Harold and Betty (Hailer) Smith.  He graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee and proudly served his country in...

Barbara Zellmer

Barbara Zellmer

Nov 11, 2021

Barbara Ann Zellmer , age 82 of Neshkoro passed away on Thursday, November 11 th , 2021 at Juliette Manor in Berlin after a month-long illness. Barbara was born on February 22, 1939 in Rockford, Illinois to Linda and Arden Groskreutz and graduated from Oshkosh High School.  On December 13 th, 1958, she married Marlin Zellmer from...

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