OBITUARIES

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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.

Waunita Gardner

Waunita Gardner

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...

Charles Brock

Charles Brock

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...

Stephen Campfield

Stephen Campfield

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...

Peter Toth

Peter Toth

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...

Lorraine Rynearson

Lorraine Rynearson

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.

Frieda Otto

Frieda Otto

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...

Leola Gruling

Leola Gruling

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...

Mary Machajewski

Mary Machajewski

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...

Milton Hintz

Milton Hintz

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...

Nancy Spillner

Nancy Spillner

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...

Donna Hankel

Donna Hankel

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,...

Alan Rhinerson

Alan Rhinerson

Feb 24, 2019

Alan "Al" John Rhinerson , age 67 of Oxford passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg with his wife and daughter by his side.  Alan was born on July 9, 1951 to Norbert and Alma (Hutchinson) Rhinerson in Inglewood, California.  He graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School and was then drafted into...

Guy Wilson

Guy Wilson

Feb 24, 2019

Guy James Wilson , age 83 of Montello passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at At Home Again Assisted Living in Rio.  Guy was born in Chicago, IL on June 1, 1935 to David and Wilda (Kobel) Wilson.  He served his country as a member of the United States Army.  Guy married Karen Garski on December 2,...

Patricia Blume

Patricia Blume

Feb 22, 2019

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Patricia “Pat” Mae Blume , age 78 of West Bend/Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her three sons at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello on Friday, February 22, 2019.  Patricia was born in Chicago to Albert and Irene (St. Pierre) Elming on January 10, 1941.  After graduating from high...

Persis Vanderbilt

Persis Vanderbilt

Feb 20, 2019

Persis Geraldine Vanderbilt , age 93 of Oxford went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.  She was born on July 19, 1925 at home on her family’s homesteaded farm in Oxford Township to Earl and Mabel (Jungenberg) Herrick.  She married Duane Vanderbilt on January 1, 1944 at her farm home.  They...

Gordon Fabian

Gordon Fabian

Feb 14, 2019

Gordon Floyd Fabian , age 90 of Oxford, joined his Savior in Heaven Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at home, surrounded by family. Gordon was born in Wauwatosa, Wis., on July 29, 1928, to Floyd and Emma (Ninham) Fabian. At age 16 he began his lifelong passion with automobiles and airplanes when he bought his first car and...

Tommy Fritsche

Tommy Fritsche

Feb 12, 2019

Thomas “Tommy” Michael Fritsche , of Montello passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the age of 60.  Tommy was born on January 29, 1959 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee to Charles and Irene (Petrovitz) Fritsche.  He attended Cudahy High School before enlisting in the US Navy in 1976; he was honorably discharged in...

Anthony Bell

Anthony Bell

Feb 10, 2019

Anthony “Tony” (aka Big Guy) Bell , age 67 of Oxford died peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2019 from Multiple Myeloma with his family by his side. He was born on October 7, 1951 in Boscobel to Durward and Dorothy (Byers) Bell.  Tony was raised in Steuben and attended high school in Wauzeka where he graduated in...

Clayton Sengbusch

Clayton Sengbusch

Feb 9, 2019

Clayton Helmer Sengbusch , age 95 of Oxford passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at his home.  Clayton was born in Reedsville, Wisconsin on June 29, 1923 to Ervin and Catherine (Boldt) Sengbusch.  He graduated from Brillion High School in 1941 and furthered his education earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Clayton...

Nan Repasi

Nan Repasi

Feb 8, 2019

Nan Chu Repasi , age 67 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Nan was born in Kwang Ju, Korea on June 5, 1951 to Duck Soon Kim and Oak Sun Kim.  She married Karoly “Karl” Repasi at the US Embassy in Seoul, Korea on December 22, 1975...

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