Feb 1, 2019

Geraldine Irene Bednarek , age 89 of Montello passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Tivoli in Portage.  Geraldine was born at home on December 22, 1929 to George and Mary Irene (Powalk) Novak.  She attended the country school near her home in rural Neshkoro.  Geraldine was united in marriage on September 22, 1956 to John Bednarek...

Jan 30, 2019

Mary Wilma Bagley , age 74 of Packwaukee passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena.  Mary was born in Beaver Dam on August 16, 1944 to Roy and Blanche (Werner) Barton.  She graduated from the Montello High School in 1962.  Mary worked at the Oxford Convalescent Home and later for...

Jan 25, 2019

Richard “Dick” Leonard Charles , age 71 of Montello passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  Dick was born in Algoma on November 26, 1947 to Leonard and Mary (Brauer) Charles.  He graduated from Algoma High School in 1965 and furthered his education at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh earning a Bachelor’s Degree...

Jan 24, 2019

Tracy Lynn Boeker , age 58 of Germania passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Thursday, January 24, 2019.  Tracy was born in Portage to Harlow “Stub” and Janice (Nankivell) Nelson on August 26, 1960.  Tracy began riding horses at a very young age; before she was even 10 years old she won...

Jan 17, 2019

Joan “Susie” Ellen Schmitz , age 84 of Montello passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Montello Care Center.  Susie was born in Montello to Carl and Ella (Ross) Gray on September 9, 1934.  She married Ernest Schmitz on Valentine’s Day of 1952 in Montello and from that union came eight children.

Susie was...

Jan 13, 2019

Gary Grant Worden , age 79 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his home.  Gary was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on January 2, 1940 to William and Margaret (Goplan) Worden.  After several moves during his youth, he graduated from high school in Tipton, Indiana and went on to serve his country...

Jan 10, 2019

Bonnie Lou Langrehr, age 66 of Westfield passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, January 10, 2019.  Bonnie was born in Portage on January 25, 1952 to Edward and Ruth (Conrad) Lange.  She married Virgil Langrehr on October 3, 1969 in Westfield and together they moved to La Crosse and then returned home to the Westfield...

Jan 9, 2019

Jean Mary Williamson , 67, passed away peacefully at her home of recent years, Wisconsin Dells Health Services, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin on January 9, 2019. Born July 26, 1951, the daughter of John Albert Williamson and Fae Norine (Campion) Williamson, Jean was raised on the family farm in rural Montello.

A 1969 graduate of Montello High...

Dec 21, 2018

Maurine Marna Phillips , age 97 of Dana, IL passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Montello Care Center where she has resided for the past nine years.  Maurine was born on January 26, 1921 in Long Point, Illinois to John and Lilly (Houselman) Levell.  She graduated from Dana Township High School in 1939 and married...

Dec 20, 2018

Marlene Rita Cacic , age 82 of Montello, passed away peacefully to meet her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Marlene was born in Portage on February 9, 1936, the daughter of Frank and Edith (Lytle) Borkowski.  She had two brothers and three sisters.  Marlene graduated from Montello High School...

Dec 19, 2018

Joel Erwin Jaster , age 57 of Montello passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.  Joel was born in Ripon to Edgar and Wilma (Disbrow) Jaster on November 28, 1961.  He graduated from Montello High School in 1980 and was united in marriage to Theresa “Terri” Rataczak on November 5, 1983...

Dec 18, 2018

Roland “Rod” T. Minter, age 84 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his home.  Rod was born in Springfield, Missouri on February 17, 1934 to William and Audrey (Bright) Minter.  He grew up in Lombard, Illinois and graduated from Glenbard High School.  Rod served his country as a member of the United...

Dec 14, 2018

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Dolgner , age 72 of Montello peacefully slipped away to meet her Heavenly Father while surrounded by her family and dear friend on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Montello Care Center.  Sandy was born in Fond du Lac on April 5, 1946 to Earl and Frances (Terwilleger) Dreier.  She graduated from Brandon High...

Dec 12, 2018

Frederick “Fred” William Lenzen, age 68 of Montello passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 with his wife, Kathy by his side at his home.  Fred resided for the last 23 years on his mother’s family homestead where he and his brother, William spent their summers.

Fred proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as...

Dec 12, 2018

Janice “Jan” J. Neuenschwander , age 81 of Montello and formerly of Monroe passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Jan was born on March 13, 1937 in Wiota, WI; the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Hanson) Engebretson.

Jan is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Renee) Neuenschwander of Montello, her...

Dec 11, 2018

Claude Cleveland Lancaster , age 68 of Montello passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Claude was born in Rochester, New York to Eugene and Marion (New) Lancaster on August 8, 1950.  He married Sandra “Sandy” Doyle on October 18, 1973 in Dixon, Illinois and they did many things together both working...

Dec 5, 2018

Dorothy Ann Mueller , age 74 of Montello passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at her home.  Dorothy was born at home in Packwaukee Township on April 21, 1944 to Bernard and Frances (Fuhrmann) Ingraham.  She graduated from Montello High School in 1962.  Dorothy worked at Rayovac in Portage for many years and later served as an...

Nov 22, 2018

Pearl Marion Preuss , age 91 of Montello passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Tivoli in Portage.  Pearl was born at home in Crystal Lake Township, Marquette County to William and Clara (Kemnitz) Brose on September 19, 1927.  She married Loyd Preuss at the Budsin Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake Township on November 4,...

Nov 19, 2018

Bernadette Mary (Zaske) Borzick , age 96 of Harrisville passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  Bernadette was born on December 6, 1921 to John and Mabel (Mix) Zaske.  She attended schools in Milwaukee including Adel Ballin Beauty School.  On November 26, 1942 Bernadette married Richard Borzick and moved...

Nov 19, 2018

Phyllis “Jane” Wood , age 95 of St. Francis, WI was born to eternal life on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Montello Care Center.  Phyllis was born in Milwaukee on December 4, 1922.  She has been reunited with her loving husband, Walter.

Phyllis is survived by her children: Walter (Elaine), James (Lynn) and Jane...