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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...