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.

Carol Valde

Carol Valde

Aug 16, 2020

Carol Mary Valde , age 83 of Montello passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Carol was born in Lake Delton on July 6, 1937 to Frank and Amber (Rickon) Kaminski.  She graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1955 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. ...

Robert Kelm

Robert Kelm

Aug 15, 2020

Robert “Bob” W. Kelm , age 85 of Montello passed away peacefully Saturday, August 15, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home.  Bob was born in Manitowoc on May 7, 1935 to Clarence and Edna (Krohn) Kelm.  He graduated from Central High School in Sheboygan in 1953 and furthered his education at the Milwaukee School of...

Vada Moore

Vada Moore

Aug 7, 2020

Vada Bernice Moore , age 96 of Packwaukee passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Tivoli in Portage.  Vada was born in La Crosse to Glen and Grace (Dull) Adams on August 21, 1923.   At a young age she worked at the Apple Orchard in Gays Mills where her father was the foreman.  She married Russell Moore...

Uwe Klages

Uwe Klages

Aug 5, 2020

Uwe “Dutch” H. Klages , age 79 of Oxford passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Gunderson Moundview Hospital in Friendship.  Dutch was born in Stade, Germany on May 27, 1941 to Erwin and Ann (Mueller) Klages.  He came to the United States in 1953, with his family and settled in the Chicago area.  Dutch joined the...

Ronald Blada

Ronald Blada

Aug 3, 2020

Ronald “Ron” Robert Blada , age 84 of Montello was called home to his Lord on Monday, August 3, 2020.  Ron was born at home on the family farm near Montello on March 3, 1936 to Walter and Elba (Owen) Blada.  He was confirmed into the Lutheran faith on May 14, 1950 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran...

Mitchell Simon

Mitchell Simon

Jul 27, 2020

Mitchell “Mitch” A. Simon, age 80 of Montello passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison.  Mitch was born in Beaver Dam on February 19, 1940 to Michael and Martha (Griesbach) Simon.  After graduating high school he went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Navy.  Mitch married Lois...

Bea Krause

Bea Krause

Jul 26, 2020

Bea Anita Krause, age 96 of Montello passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Tivoli in Portage.  Bea was born in Bovey, MN on June 24, 1924 to Fred and Olive (Leonard) Jensen. Bea married Alexander Wolfe and together they had one daughter, he preceded her in death on July 16, 1972.

Bea worked for...

John Eilert

John Eilert

Jul 22, 2020

John Robert Eilert , age 74 of Montello (formerly of Fond du Lac) passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his home.  John was born in Fond du Lac on January 23, 1946.  His parents were Raymond and Genevieve (Guell) Eilert.  He graduated from Lowell P. Goodrich High School, Class of 1964 and attended UW-Oshkosh before going...

Susan Minihan

Susan Minihan

Jul 19, 2020

Susan “Sue” Babich Minihan , age 77 of the Town of Dunn, passed away peacefully at home with her husband and daughter at her side on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Sue was born on June 7, 1943 to William and Rita (Skerski) Babich in Presque Isle, Maine. Sue married the love of her life Edmond P. Minihan...

Gregory Bink

Gregory Bink

Jul 16, 2020

Gregory Alan Bink , age 60 of Montello passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his home. Loving husband to his wife, Gay Gastell Bink. Beloved son of Ramona and the late George Bink Jr. Loving father to Sarah (Andrew), the late Jason Gregory, Emily (Adam), Hannah (Troy), Theodore George. Survived by grandchildren Dylan Gregory,...

Nancy Dirk

Nancy Dirk

Jul 16, 2020

Nancy Louise Dirk , age 75 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her home.  Nancy was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts on September 1, 1944 to Ernest and Mary (Denson) Hamblin.  Nancy married Arthur “Art” Dirk at Trinity United Methodist Church in Montello on December 8, 1984 and together they...

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...

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