May 16, 2021

Donna Jean Gray, age 90 of Montello passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021.  Donna was born in Portage on September 26, 1930 to Francis and Gertrude (Kayartz) Strong.  She graduated from Portage High School in 1948.  She married Russell Gray on June 18, 1949 at St. John’s Lutheran Parsonage in Montello and together they were blessed...

May 8, 2021

Norma Margaret Starrine , age 105 of Montello passed away peacefully with her granddaughter by her side Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  Norma was born in Jackson County, Wisconsin on October 20, 1915 to Arnt and Amelia (Granlund) Johnson.  Norma married Allison “Al” Starrine on July 1, 1962 at the Pentecost...

May 5, 2021

Gretchen Rose Hopfinger , of Montello, beloved wife of Joseph Hopfinger, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

She is survived by her beloved husband (Joseph); three loving children, Jenni (Paul Dominguez), Jodi (Thaddeus Nieduzak) and Joe B. (Jennifer Schaaf); five adoring grandchildren, Zenon Nieduzak, Zarek Nieduzak, Tymon Nieduzak, Michael Hopfinger, & William Hopfinger; brother Greg...

May 3, 2021

Jason Daniel Puterbaugh crossed through the heavenly gates on May 3, 2021 at age 48. He was born on March 17, 1973 in Gwinn, MI at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base to Dennis and Lindy (Kemnitz) Puterbaugh.  Jason grew up and attended school in Montello where he made many lifelong friends in the area. Nothing was more...

May 3, 2021

Wilma L. Rudolph , age 98 of Montello passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Montello Care Center.  Wilma was born at home in the Town of Mecan, Marquette County to William and Lydia (Menzel) Bornick on September 4, 1922.  She was united in marriage to Harvey Rudolph on May 14, 1949 at Emmanuel (Big Mecan)...

Apr 8, 2021

Contrary to family belief, Arlene Louise Boetcher did not outlive everyone. The shocked family failed to consider the factors that led to her death: lima beans, the 2020 Trump defeat and an invisible virus.  She passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage at the age of 85.

She worked...

Apr 8, 2021

Constance "Connie" Toolis, age 68 of Oxford passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.

Honoring her wishes, services will be private.

Apr 5, 2021

Brittany Nicole Lord , age 31 of Baraboo passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 5, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison from complications of pneumonia.  She was born in Portage to Robert and Tracy Lord on August 10, 1989 and graduated from Baraboo High School in 2007.   Brittany was a people person; she had the ability to...

Apr 3, 2021

Allen Lee Oftedahl , age 77 of Montello passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home with his wife by his side.  Allen was born in San Diego, California on May 20, 1943 to Norman and Eva Oftedahl and graduated from Monte Vista High School in San Diego.  He was united in marriage to Carol Huebner...

Apr 3, 2021

Sherry Lee Blaser , age 64 of Montello passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  Sherry was born in Baraboo on December 11, 1956 to Ralph and Hazel (Krueger) Haskins.  She graduated from Baraboo High School and furthered her education becoming a Certified Nurses Assistant.  Sherry worked at several area hospitals and...

Mar 29, 2021

Beverly Marie McGowan , age 77 of Coloma passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home.  She as born in Rockford, IL on October 6, 1943 to Kenneth and Mae (Atkins) Bellows.  Beverly moved to the Endeavor area early in life and attended school in Oxford.  She was a very considerate person and loved animals, taking...

Mar 27, 2021

Richard Thomas Wieting Sr ., age 77 of Montello passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Montello Care Center.  He was born in Milwaukee on May 4, 1943 to Clarence and Victoria (Peseral) Wieting.  Richard married his soul mate and best friend, Kathy Graunke on August 9, 1969...

Mar 27, 2021

Ideen Parks , age 96 of Oxford (formerly of Chetek) passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Saturday, March 27, 2021.  Ideen was born April 28, 1924 in Chetek to Elvin and Lillian (Paulsrud) Bronstad. She graduated from Chetek High School in 1942 and married Steve Parks on August 30, 1946. Ideen worked as a waitress...

Mar 22, 2021

Robert “Bob” John McCreary , age 81 of Montello passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.  Bob was born in Milwaukee on February 13, 1940 to James and Viola (Stiehl) McCreary.  He graduated from Rufus King High School in 1957 and went on to serve his country as a member of the United...

Mar 22, 2021

Robert “Bob” Eugene Monigold , age 76 of Montello (formerly of Rockford, IL) passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison.  Bob was born in Lena, IL on June 9, 1944 to Clyde and Effie Bernice (Forry) Monigold.  He graduated from Lena High School and furthered his education at a technical school in Chicago. ...

Mar 18, 2021

Reva Maxine Barron , age 79 of Endeavor passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her home.  Reva was born on November 1, 1941 to Max and Ida (Grover) Sainsbury at home in the Town of Moundville, Marquette County.  She graduated from Portage High School in 1959.  Reva was employed at Brakebush Bros. for 34 years working...

Mar 2, 2021

Janice June Eastlund , age 84 of Montello (formerly of Milwaukee) passed away March 2, 2021 at The Montello Care Center.  Janice was born in Spencer on June 20, 1936 to Roy and Lucille (Brandt) Dittman and graduated from Spencer High School in 1954.  She married Glenn Eastlund in Tennessee on April 7, 1958; together they moved...

Mar 1, 2021

Janice Marie Wiedow , age 68 of Packwaukee passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at her home with her husband by her side.  Janice was born in Oak Park, IL on April 20, 1952 to Raymond and Elizabeth (Berry) White the oldest of ten children.  She graduated from Wheaton Central High School.  Janice retired in 2002; she...

Feb 22, 2021

Lucille A. Barrett , age 71 of Montello passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, February 22, 2021 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born on November 23, 1949 in Faribault, MN the daughter of Donald and Beverly Ann (Thom) Barrett.

Lucille graduated from Stoughton High School in 1968 and worked in Madison for Research Products...

Feb 20, 2021

Michael “Mike” Thomas Smith , age 43 of Westfield passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 20, 2021.  Mike was born in Milwaukee to Richard and Jayne (Lewandowski) Smith on June 30, 1977.  After graduating from West Allis Central High School, he furthered his education becoming a master mechanic.  Mike was not only a talented and gifted mechanic...