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.

Charles Ennis

Charles Ennis

Jul 9, 2020

Charles Bernard Ennis , age 82 of Oxford passed away peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  Charles was born in Wonewoc, Wisconsin on January 9, 1938 to Lawrence and Lillian (Schneider) Ennis.  He married Jean Norris and together they spent many wonderful years together until she passed away unexpectedly at the...

Robert Bowers

Robert Bowers

Jul 7, 2020

Robert “Bob” E. Bowers, age 90 of Montello passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. He was born on September 24th, 1929 in Monroe. He was the son of John and Reatha (Field) Bowers. On June 23rd, 1955 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mida (Ellis) Webster; they...

Robert Kaenel

Robert Kaenel

Jul 3, 2020

Robert “Bobby” Kaenel, age 72 of Montello passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Madison.  Robert was born in Chicago to Robert W. and Muriel (Connelly) Kaenel on March 7, 1948.  Robert proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp and served 2 years in Vietnam. ...

Donald Boggs

Donald Boggs

Jun 28, 2020

Donald Wesley Boggs , age 78 of Montello, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday afternoon, June 28, 2020. He was born in Portsmouth, KY to the late Mary “Bobbie” (Harr) and Ira Boggs on January 16 th , 1942.

Don served his country in the Air Force and later provided for his family working...

Herman Graf

Herman Graf

Jun 25, 2020

Herman Leo Graf, age 90 of Montello passed away June 25, 2020.  Herman was born in Milwaukee to John and Elizabeth (Wagner) Graf on November 22, 1929.  He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy.   Herman married Rita Kinart on October 27, 1956 at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Milwaukee and together...

Derrick Turner

Derrick Turner

Jun 18, 2020

Derrick John Turner , age 71 of Packwaukee (formerly from Kenosha) passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home.  Derrick was born in Kenosha on July 12, 1948 to Raymond and Vera (James) Turner.  He graduated from Bradford High School in 1966 and went to work for Case IH in Racine; Derrick retired after 36...

James Walters

James Walters

Jun 10, 2020

James “Jamie or Jim” R. Walters, age 49 of Packwaukee lost his battle with cancer on June 10, 2020.  James was born on October 8, 1970 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital to Dale and Donna Walters.  James moved to Packwaukee in 1978 and attended Montello Schools and graduated with the class of 1988.  After graduating, he attended the...

Gerald Bynum

Gerald Bynum

Jun 6, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Howard Bynum , age 75 of Endeavor passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena.  Jerry was born in Waukesha on January 7, 1945 to Barto and Esther (Henrikson) Bynum.  He graduated from Pewaukee High School in 1963 and entered the United States Marines where he valiantly served his country...

Michael Coursey

Michael Coursey

Jun 5, 2020

Michael “Mike” Edward Coursey , age 78 of Montello (White Lake) passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2020 at his home.  Mike was born in Chicago on September 5, 1941 to Edward and Mary (Bowler) Coursey.  He married Margo Barkey at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Chicago on September 25, 1965 and together they worked and raised...

George Wakup

George Wakup

Jun 4, 2020

George Charles Wakup , age 81 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his home.  George was born in Chicago to George H. and Violet (Lorenz) Wakup on November 4, 1938.  Following graduation from high school, George proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and also the National...

Daniel Klawitter

Daniel Klawitter

May 25, 2020

Daniel “Dan” Ludwig Klawitter , age 78 of Packwaukee passed away surrounded by his family on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home.  Dan was born in Packwaukee on June 25, 1941 to Edwin and Rose (Draeger) Klawitter.  He attended Montello Schools and furthered his education at Moraine Park Technical College.  Dan was united in...

Norma Bonnett

Norma Bonnett

May 21, 2020

Norma Dorothy Bonnett , age 96 of Oxford passed away at Grancare Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Fond du Lac on Thursday, May 21, 2020 with her husband by her side.  Norma was born in Oxford on July 4, 1923 to Vernon and Dorothy (Manteufel) Nelson.  She graduated from Oxford High School in 1941.  In that same year,...

Rosemary Brown

Rosemary Brown

May 20, 2020

Rosemary Brown , age 93 of Friendship, Chicago, Montello and Mercedes, TX passed away peacefully under hospice care at her son’s home in Green Lake.  Rosemary was born at home in Friendship, Wisconsin on October 7, 1926 to Joseph and Veda (Lewis) Sedlak.  She graduated from Wells High School in Chicago after completing her freshman and sophomore...

Sheila Burke

Sheila Burke

May 20, 2020

Sheila Ann Burke, age 73 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  Sheila was born in Madison to John and Vila (Boylen) Elliott on November 19, 1946.  She was united in marriage on April 16, 1966 to James Burke at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Madison.  They...

Richard Ziebell

Richard Ziebell

May 17, 2020

Richard “Dick” Ziebell 78 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Madison.  He was the loving husband of Jean (nee Flynn) Ziebell and father of Terrie (James) and Kimm and step-father to Laurie, Lynn (Dale) and Katie.  Beloved brother of Kenn and Dennis and dear grandfather of Tyler, Mikayla, Mason...

Gary Gray

Gary Gray

May 4, 2020

Gary S. Gray , 58, of Montello passed away May 4, 2020.  Gary was born on October 5, 1961 in Portage, the son of Donna J. Gray and the late Russell F. Gray, Sr. of Montello.

He loved working in the concrete trades, also had the ability to do any type of construction work.  Gary...

Brian Powell

Brian Powell

May 4, 2020

Brian Jeffrey Powell Sr. , age 56 of Oxford passed away peacefully Monday, May 4, 2020 at his home.  Brian was born in Antigo on April 13, 1964 to Jack and Lillian (Hall) Powell.  He was raised on a farm outside Antigo and enjoyed being a country boy.  Following high school, Brian became a truck driver.  In...

Annette Roberts

Annette Roberts

Apr 30, 2020

Annette Marie Roberts , age 51 of Harrisville passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident.  Annette was born in Beaver Dam, WI on June 14, 1968 to Kenneth and Sandra (Dreier) Dolgner.  She graduated from New Life Christian School in 1986.   Throughout Annette’s life, she was always helping others.  She...

Gloria Struzynski

Gloria Struzynski

Apr 27, 2020

Gloria Ann “Annie” Struzynski , aged 81, peacefully passed away on April 27, 2020, at her home in Montello, with her husband by her side.   Annie was born in Fond du Lac to Wilmar and Agnes Ritchie Abitz on March 10, 1939.  In 1957, she graduated from high school, married Richard “Dick” Struzynski, and together they moved...

Celeste Scales

Celeste Scales

Apr 21, 2020

Celeste Eve Scales , age 37 of Oxford passed away April 21, 2020 at home under hospice care after losing her battle with cancer.  Celeste was born in Portage on January 3, 1983.  She attended St. John’s Lutheran Elementary in Portage and Riverdale High School in Muscoda, graduating in 2001.  Celeste was an extremely gifted artist; her...

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