Jun 5, 2019

Kim Albert Spaulding , age 71 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his home.  Kim was born in Watkins Glen, New York on November 17, 1947 to Max and Ida (Rapalee) Spaulding.  After graduating from high school, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marines during the Vietnam...

Jun 5, 2019

Thomas “Tom” Patrick Violetto , age 74 of Montello passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  Tom was born in Chicago, IL on March 17, 1945 to Joseph and Virginia (Demas) Violetto.  He lived in Chicago as a child and later moved with his family to Westfield where he attended Westfield High School.  He married Bonnie Gray at...

May 28, 2019

Ernest “Ernie” Carl Schmitz , age 88 of Montello passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home.  Ernie was born at home in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County, WI to Herman and Wilhelmina (Tonn) Schmitz on September 30, 1930.  He served his country as a member of the United States Marines from...

May 25, 2019

Geraldine “Jerry” Sophia Tofari, age 100 of Montello passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Tivoli in Portage. Jerry was born in Fairmont, Minnesota to Jesse and Mary (Henry) Wilson on June 9, 1918. On October 17, 1936 she married Theodore “Ted” Tofari in Kankakee, Illinois and it wasn’t until 1949 that they moved to Montello.  Together...

May 22, 2019

Beverly Ann Klemp, age 77 of Montello/Lake Puckaway passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah. Beverly was born in Baraboo to Arnold and Bessie (Schultz) Swansby on February 27, 1942.  Following the unexpectedly passing of both her parents, Beverly was raised by William and Olga Burgerson. She graduated from Pulaski High School...

May 14, 2019

Jacob Russell Richards , age 89 of Neshkoro passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah.  Jacob was born in Windbar, Pennsylvania on June 17, 1929 to Thomas and Amanda (Custer) Richards.  He proudly served his country as a member of the United Stated Army from 1952 until 1955.  Following his time in service,...

May 8, 2019

Edith M. Tyczinski (nee Warner), age 84 of Montello and formerly of Cascade passed away peacefully at The Waterford in Plymouth Assisted Living on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.  She was born on September 22, 1934, daughter of the late Milton and Mabel Warner.  On February 14, 1953, Edith was united in marriage to Norman B. Kaehne; he...

Apr 26, 2019

Bernice C. Barrows , age 94 of Fond du Lac (formerly of Montello) passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Agnesian Hospice House of Hope in Fond du Lac.  Bernice was born in Racine on July 15, 1924 to Theodore and Ida (Gabbey) Piper.  Bernice was baptized on August 9, 1924 and confirmed on May 28, 1939...

Apr 6, 2019

Jane E. Poss , 69, of Montello passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg surrounded by her loving family after a brave battle with cancer.  She was born the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Lewis) Fandrich on August 30, 1949 in Dodgeville.  She attended school in Madison and graduated from West...

Apr 4, 2019

Waunita Violet Gardner, age 94 of Montello/Boscobel passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Tivoli in Portage.  Waunita was born at home in Patch Grove Township, Grant County, WI on August 7, 1924 to Robert and Florence (Webster) Cullen.  She married Kenneth Seim and together they were blessed with three children and...

Apr 2, 2019

Charles “Charlie” Allen Brock , age 89 of Oxford passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  Charlie was born in Broadus, Montana on March 18, 1930 to Allen and Amana (Lawton) Brock.  He graduated from Oxford High School 1948 and married Elizabeth “Betty” Clarke on April 14, 1956 in Madison.  Together...

Mar 28, 2019

Stephen Richard Campfield , age 66 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home.  Stephen was born on October 1, 1952 in Beloit to David and Elaine (Duckworth) Campfield.  He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School and served his country as a member of the United States Army.  Stephen married Rosalie Messerschmidt on...

Mar 23, 2019

Lorraine Rynearson, age 88 of Thorntown, IN and formerly of Oxford passed away Saturday at Willow Lake Place Assisted Living in Indianapolis.

She will be laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Brooks on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 10:00 AM with prayers from Father James McNamee.

Mar 23, 2019

Peter John Toth, age 87 of Packwaukee, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage surrounded by his family.  Peter was born in Sivac, Yugoslavia to Mate and Theresa (Stockl) Toth on January 25, 1932.  He came to the United States at the age of 8 and was raised in Skokie, IL.  He...

Mar 18, 2019

Frieda Leona Otto , age 98 of Montello passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Joanie’s Home in Montello.  Frieda was born on August 12, 1920 to Albert and Mathilda (Walner) Otto at home in the town of Mecan, Marquette County.  She was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in the town of Mecan where she...

Mar 14, 2019

Leola “Lee” May Gruling , age 89 of Montello went peacefully to heaven on March 14, 2019 after a brief illness. Lee was born in Burlington to Ellis “Bing” and Evelyn (Clark) Richmond. She married Victor Gruling in Athens on August 15, 1959 and together they moved to Montello in the early 1970’s; Victor preceded Lee in...

Mar 14, 2019

Mary Jane Machajewski , age 74 of Packwaukee passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at her home after battling cancer.  Mary was born in Waterford to Frank and Catherine (Kaszowicz) Novak on March 29, 1944.  She graduated from Waterford High School in 1962 and married Fred Machajewski Sr. on June 11, 1966 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic...

Mar 10, 2019

Milton Fay Hintz , 87 of Oxford went to be with his Savior Sunday, March 10, 2019.  He was born to Alfred and Matilda (Luger) Hintz on February 5, 1932 in the family farmhouse.  Milton continued to work the family farm in Oxford all his life.

Milton married Elvera Warren on February 23, 1957 and...

Mar 6, 2019

Nancy Lee Spillner, age 73 of Packwaukee passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her home.  Nancy was born in Portage on May 22, 1945 to Willis and Leona (Klawitter) Ingraham.  She graduated from Montello High School in 1963 and married John Spillner Sr.; together they had seven children and later divorced.  Nancy loved taking care of...

Feb 26, 2019

Donna Jean Hankel , age 86 of Endeavor passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Tivoli in Portage.  Donna was born in Madison on February 9, 1933 to Clayton and Anna (Hanson) Bunnell.  She married Fred Hankel on December 18, 1951 in Iowa and together they had six children; Fred preceded Donna in death on April 30,...