Nov 7, 2019

Raymond Paul Zacharias , age 75 of Montello passed unexpectedly on Thursday, November 7, 2019.  Raymond was born in Montello on May 25, 1944 to Paul and Agnes (Radke) Zacharias.  He lived on the Zacharias Island until he was 4 years old until moving into Montello.  Raymond attended Montello Schools and joined the United States Army at...

Nov 3, 2019

John William Smith , age 83 of Oxford passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Ripon following a brief illness.  John was born at home on the family farm in the town of Oxford on November 24, 1935 to Robert and Lydia (Gerbitz) Smith.  He graduated from Oxford High School in 1954...

Oct 31, 2019

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Lois Jane Moore - Haack, age 77, our loving and devoted mother, spouse and friend to all of those she touched on October 31, 2019. Lois was born in Ashland, WI. She married her husband, Roman Haack, in December of 1961.

Her life was a living example of her...

Oct 25, 2019

Lyndsay Marie Lynch , age 26 of Neshkoro passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 25, 2019 at her home.  Lyndsay was born in Menomonee Falls on December 23, 1992 to Mark and Julie (Zellmer) Lynch.  She attended Slinger Schools and several years ago she and her parents moved to rural Neshkoro. Lyndsay had a great need for...

Oct 21, 2019

John Clifford Edwards , 76 of Montello and formerly Milwaukee, passed away suddenly on Oct. 21, 2019 due to heart failure related to other medical conditions and recent successful, but grueling treatment for throat cancer. He passed peacefully at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, surrounded by family.

John was born Nov. 9, 1942 in...

Oct 19, 2019

Dean Terry Luedtke, age 86 of Montello passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Dean was born in Fond du Lac on October 3, 1933 to Roy and Virginia (Guell) Luedtke.  He graduated from Fond du Lac High School and went on to serve his country as a member of the United...

Oct 14, 2019

Velda Mae Putnam , age 85 of Montello passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Tivoli in Portage.   Velda was born at home in the town of Dekorra, Columbia County, Wisconsin on May 31, 1934 to Gordon and Alma (Krueger) Babcock. She attended Pardeeville High School and married Glen Putnam in January 23, 1952.  Velda and Glen...

Oct 9, 2019

Peter Michael Naekrsz , age 61 of Montello, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the Montello Care Center.  He was born on November 20, 1957 in Kenosha, WI to Walter and Ester (Infinsino) Naekrsz.

Survivors include his two sisters, Sandra (Jeffrey) Schimek, Burlington and Debra (Dennis) Puterbaugh, Menahga, MN; one brother, Walter Naekrsz,...

Oct 6, 2019

Russell F. Gray Jr. , age 69 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday morning, October 6, 2019 at his home.

He was born March 30, 1950 in Portage, Wisconsin the son of Russell F. Gray Sr. and Donna J. Strong.  He married Susanne Heisler on August 10, 1974. She preceded him in death on November...

Oct 6, 2019

Karl L. Whitrock , age 79, of Montello went to his eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on October 6, 2019 at his home in Montello.

“When life is done, and I in death, shall draw one final breath, You are the One whose face I’ll see, my Blessed Savior who died for me.”...

Oct 1, 2019

Steven Adam Grupe , age 39 of Westfield passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 1, 2019.  Steven was born in West Bend on July 22, 1980 to Karl and Shirley (Diels) Grupe.  He attended Adams Friendship High School and has worked at several area dairy farms, most recently Hockerman Bros. Farm.  Steven enjoyed working outdoors and taking his...

Sep 29, 2019

Gary Lee Marshall , age 70 of Oxford passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his home.  Gary was born in Portage on January 1, 1949 to William and Bernice (Sprague) Marshall.  He married Barbara Weasel on January 31, 1991 and together they enjoyed many happy years together until her passing in November of the...

Sep 27, 2019

Donald “Don” Charles Warren , age 79 of Oxford passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at his home.  Don was born at home in the town of Douglas, Marquette County, Wisconsin to Alden and Nina (Warren) Warren on October 26, 1939.  He attended Endeavor Grade School and Portage High School.  Don married Betty Nehrlich on June 4,...

Sep 24, 2019

Shirley Elaine Procknow , age 94 of Oxford passed away peacefully, September 24, 2019 at Hamilton Park Place in Portage.  Shirley was born April 5, 1925 in the Lawrence Area of Marquette County to Harvey and Olla “Ollie” (Rathbun) Ellinger. She was raised there and moved to Brooks in 1939 and attended Brooks Grade School and graduated...

Sep 18, 2019

Robert “Bob” Earl Boelkes , age 78 of Montello passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Madison.  Bob was born in DeKalb, IL on December 7, 1940 the son of Henry and Tressie (Siebrasse) Boelkes.  He served his country as a member of the Unites States Navy.  Bob worked for several concrete companies...

Sep 4, 2019

Arlen Wilbur Myers , age 90 of Oxford passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena.  Arlen was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on May 13, 1929 to Ernest and Clara (Wahl) Myers.  After graduating from high school, he valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the...

Aug 30, 2019

Boyd Vernon Bryant , age 77 of Montello passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by his family.  Boyd was born at home in Randolph on February 21, 1942 to Earl and Verna (Austin) Bryant.  He graduated from Randolph High School and proudly served his country as a member of the...

Aug 28, 2019

Susan Lynn Wright , age 59 of Montello passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at her home with her husband by her side on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.  Susan was born in Jackson, Michigan on July 14, 1960 to James and Doris (Flowers) Willard.  She married Scott Wright on July 24, 1999 in Montello.  Susan...

Aug 18, 2019

Edith Kathleen Stolte-Boese, age 80 of Oxford passed away on her birthday, Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her home.  Edith was born in Chicago to John and Winifred (Crowe) Trappe on August 18, 1939.  She married Alfred G. Stolte on October 12, 1957 and together they were blessed with three children; Alfred preceded Edith in death on...

Aug 17, 2019

Richard James Rygiewicz , age 48 of Montello passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Richard was born April 6, 1971 in Portage to Richard and Laura (Herndon) Rygiewicz. He attended Montello Schools. On May 7, 2005 he married Roxanne E. Cliff in Harrisville; together they have two sons. He enjoyed a huge garden,...