Apr 18, 2020

Dennis James O’Connell , age 72, of Portage, entered into eternal life Saturday, April 18, 2020.  Dennis was born October 4, 1947 in Milwaukee, son of John D. and Elizabeth (Zavetz) O’Connell.  At the age of 4, the family moved to Appleton, where Dennis grew up.  He graduated from St. Therese Elementary School and Xavier High School...

Apr 15, 2020

Lee H. Bolen , age 74 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his home.  Lee was born in Washington State the only son of Howatt and Dorothy (Fell) Bolen on November 19, 1945.  He moved to the Montello area in 1970’s and worked for AMPI for many years until retiring in 2013.  Lee...

Apr 3, 2020

Donald L. Holsted , age 91, town of Crystal Lake, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Montello Care Center.  Don was born in Chicago, IL on April 5, 1928 to Harley and Alice (Schutz) Holsted.  He valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1946 until 1951.  Don married Garnet...

Apr 1, 2020

Phyllis Joanne Haase , age 73 of Oak Creek (formerly of Montello) passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Ascension Franklin Hospital in Milwaukee, following a battle with cancer.  Phyllis was born in Davenport, Iowa to Willard and Ruth (Mellenthin) Haase on August 23, 1946.  Phyllis graduated from Montello High School in 1964, and earned an Associate...

Mar 28, 2020

Bernard “Bernie” Patrick Joyce , age 60 of Montello (formerly of Lindenhurst, IL) passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  Bernie was born in Chicago to Joseph and Gisela (Holst) Joyce on June 4, 1959.  He graduated from Grayslake High School in 1977 and became a computer machinist; he retired after 30 years...

Mar 18, 2020

Dennis David Schwanke , age 68 of Montello passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Joanie’s Home in Montello.  Dennis was born in Wild Rose to Harvey and Violet (Polinske) Schwanke on August 12, 1951.  He graduated from Montello High School in 1969 and furthered his education at MATC in Portage.  Dennis was employed at Citation Wisconsin...

Mar 16, 2020

Lucille “Lucy” L. Schultz, age 90 of Oxford passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Lucy was born at home in the town of Lewiston, Columbia County to Lowell and Laura (Bauman) Simonson on May 9, 1929.  She married Arthur Schultz in March of 1948 and from that union came three children;...

Mar 11, 2020

Dan Allen Kral , age 65 of Packwaukee passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020.  Dan was born in Portage to Allen and Martha (Jordan) Kral on June 23, 1954.  He graduated from Montello High School in 1972 and became an over the road truck driver.  Dan married Nancy Schwochert and together they had three sons; he later...

Mar 5, 2020

Robert “Bob” Charles Lein of Packwaukee went to be with his Lord and Savior on his birthday, March 5, 2020 exactly 78 years from the day he was born, March 5, 1942.  He was born in Downers Grove, IL to Ed and Catherine (Ciesla) Lein.  Bob married Mary Filipkowski in Wheaton, IL on September 26, 1975; together...

Mar 2, 2020

Roger Conrad, age 55 of rural Oxford passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home.

Honoring Roger's wishes, private family services will be held at a later date.

Mar 2, 2020

William “Bill” James Nagy , age 71 of Montello (formerly of South Milwaukee) passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at the Montello Care Center.  Bill was born on May 21, 1948 in Milwaukee to William and Georgian (Kratochvil) Nagy.  He graduated from South Milwaukee High School and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Library Science...

Mar 1, 2020

Richard “Dick” H. Winkler , age 94 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Harbor Haven Health and Rehab Center in Fond du Lac under Hospice Care surrounded by his family following a brief illness.  Dick was born in Waukegan, IL on February 27, 1926 to Henry and Flora (Grantham) Winkler.  He valiantly served...

Feb 24, 2020

Mark Toth, age 69 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home.

Honoring Mark's wishes, private family services will take place at a later date.

Feb 22, 2020

Mary Jane Raddatz , age 69 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega.  Mary was born on July 28, 1950 in Milwaukee to Stephen and Marie (Wamser) Magenheim; she was one of four girls.  She was employed by Marine Bank and later managed Bank One for over 15...

Feb 20, 2020

Phyllis Frances Manning , age 103 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday, February 20, 2020 surrounded by her family at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo.  Phyllis was born in Darlington on August 12, 1916 to Charles and Olive (Riley) Ward.  Following high school, she became a beautician.  Phyllis was united in marriage to Leslie Harris,...

Feb 7, 2020

Harold Fandrey, age 84 of Montello passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 surrounded by family at his home.  Harold was born in Shawano, Wisconsin and graduated from Mattoon High School.  He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.  Harold worked and raised his family in Racine, ultimately relocating to the area in...

Jan 24, 2020

Dr. Leonard “Charlie” C. Schrank, age 75 of Neshkoro and formerly of Waupun passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 24, 2020 at his home.  Charlie was born in Akron, Ohio on May 8, 1944 to Dr. Leonard W. and Gertrude (Mintzlaff) Schrank.  He graduated from Waupun High School in 1962 and furthered his education at UW-Madison graduating with...

Jan 10, 2020

Nancy Jean Reuter, age 81 Beaver Dam and formerly of Montello passed away peacefully Friday, January 10, 2020 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam.  Nancy was born in Fox Lake on June 13, 1938 to Arthur and Mildred (Durant) Litscher and graduated from Fox Lake High School.  She married John Reuter in Mayville on August...

Jan 7, 2020

Betty Jean Murray , age 96 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg surrounded by her family.  Betty was born in Portage to Julius and Naomi (Schult) Thurler on April 4, 1923.  She graduated from Portage High School in 1941 and married Thomas “Tom” Murray in New York City on...

Jan 3, 2020

Virginia “Ginny” Ann Wilson , age 87 of Montello passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at her home.  Ginny was born at home in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County on December 14, 1932 to John and Madeline (Markofske) Atkinson.  She attended grade school at the Frank Country School in the town of Packwaukee and was a...