OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries


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.

David Sparby

David Sparby

Sep 16, 2018

David Ray Sparby , age 44 of Montello passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his home.  David was born in Janesville on March 26, 1974 to Donald and Arlene (Soltwedel) Sparby.  He graduated from Montello High School in 1992 and continued his education at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  He married Bobbe Jo Monroe on October 5,...

Gertrude Wegenke

Gertrude Wegenke

Sep 14, 2018

Gertrude Elisabeth (Otto) Wegenke was born on July 11, 1922 in rural Green Lake County and died on September 14, 2018 at the age of 96.  Her parents were August and Elizabeth (Konrath) Otto.  After her father’s death, the family moved to Montello where she lived with the Bornick family.  While a freshman at Montello High School,...

Shirley Mackenzie

Shirley Mackenzie

Sep 14, 2018

Shirley Mackenzie, age 89 of Montello passed away Friday at The Rivers CBRF in Portage.

A memorial service for Shirley will be held on Saturday, November 10th at 3:00 PM at the Crawford Funeral Home in Montello.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until the hour of service.  Pastor Mike Vargo will officiate and inurnment will...

John Koval

John Koval

Sep 11, 2018

John Charles Koval , age 71 of Brooks passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Villa Pines Nursing Home in Friendship. John was born in Madison on August 28, 1947 to Chester and Inez (Barrows) Koval. John graduated from Madison East High School and served 2 years in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany....

Karen Schultz

Karen Schultz

Sep 3, 2018

Karen Marie Schultz , age 78 of Endeavor passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at her home.  Karen was born in Waupaca on August 16, 1940 to Marvin and Lorraine (Hansen) Whitney.  She graduated from Waupaca High School in 1958 and furthered her education at Waushara Teacher’s College as well as UW Stevens Point receiving a Bachelor’s...

James Toolis

James Toolis

Sep 1, 2018

James J. Toolis, age 68 of Oxford passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at his home.  A Veteran of the United States Army - Vietnam. Beloved husband of Constance (nee Leonard) Toolis. Loving father and step-father of James II (Sandy) Toolis, Erin (Patrick) Evers, John (Pam) Toolis, Jennifer Toolis, Brian Solorio and Daniel Solorio. Devoted “Papa” of Lauryn. Jimmy...

Zachary Denton

Zachary Denton

Sep 1, 2018

Zachary “Zach” Shannon Denton, formerly of Wisconsin Dells unexpectedly passed away on September 1, 2018 at the age of 23.  Zach lived life by keeping his smile bright and delighting everyone with it.  Moreover, Zach made sure that everyone who was around him was happy by providing quirky jokes and helping anyone in any way possible.

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Paul Calamari

Paul Calamari

Aug 26, 2018

Paul Stanford Calamari, age 77 of Oxford/Montello passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.  Paul was born in Chicago to Paul and Edna (Siegel) Calamari on February 9, 1941.  He graduated from Notre Dame High School in Niles, IL in 1959 and enlisted in the Army; he served his country from 1963...

Cynthia Heide

Cynthia Heide

Aug 26, 2018

Cynthia Ann Heide , age 61 of Westfield passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at UW Hospital as a result of an automobile accident.  Cindy was born in Portage to George and Mary (Sohn) Raymond.  Cindy loved her family very much and leaves behind her three children: William (Lanell) Becker of Waukesha, Dustin (fiancée Allie Horst) Dean...

Donna Holmes

Donna Holmes

Aug 19, 2018

Donna Lynn Holmes, age 58 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her home.  Donna was born in Madison on April 24, 1960 to Harvey and Donna M. (DeWitt) Holmes.  She graduated from Deforest High School in 1978 and went to work for Demco, Inc until she relocated to Montello in 2004.

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Janet Kiernan

Janet Kiernan

Aug 11, 2018

Janet Raoul Kiernan , age 89, of Montello (formerly of New York) passed away August 11, 2018 at the Montello Care Center.  Janet was born in New York City on August 20, 1928 to Roy and Florence (Guion) Hunter. In 1971 she graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Library Science. She retired after 35 years...

Davida "Dee" Halla

Davida "Dee" Halla

Aug 6, 2018

Davida “Dee” Maureen Halla , age 77 of Oxford passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at the University Hospital in Madison.  Dee was born in Harvey, IL on July 24, 1941 to Walter and Norma (Reid) Frederick.  She married William “Bill” Halla in Homewood, IL on July 23, 1984 and together they lived in Brookfield, Illinois until...

Walter Blada

Walter Blada

Jul 29, 2018

Walter Joseph Blada , age 86 of Neshkoro passed away at the Berlin Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 29, 2018.  Walter was born at home in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County on July 17, 1932 to Walter and Elba (Owens) Blada.  He graduated from Montello High School in 1950 and in 1952 he joined the United...

William Opper

William Opper

Jul 19, 2018

William "Billy" Opper, age 71 of rural Montello passed away peacefully Thursday, July 19, 2018.

In accordance with Billy's wishes, services will be private.

David Thomley

David Thomley

Jul 13, 2018

David “Dave” W. Thomley , age 68 of Montello, WI passed away peacefully at his home on July 13th, 2018. He was born and raised in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968.  Dave received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Education with a minor in music from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He was also a...

Randall Tutaj

Randall Tutaj

Jun 27, 2018

Randall “Randy” Mark Tutaj , age 63 passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Wautoma.  Randy was born in Milwaukee to George and Angeline (Slivinski) Tutaj on December 15, 1954.  On October 18, 1975 he was united in marriage to Susan Goelz; together they were blessed with three sons.

Randy is survived by his...

Betty Rechlicz

Betty Rechlicz

Jun 24, 2018

Betty Rechlicz, age 88 of Westfield passed away early Sunday morning, June 24, 2018 at the Montello Care Center.

Per Betty's request, services will be private and she will be laid to rest at Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery in Brookfield.

Crawford Funeral and Cremation of Oxford and Montello is honored to be serving the family.  www.CrawfordFH.com...

Carol Smith

Carol Smith

Jun 19, 2018

Carol Susan Smith , age 80 of Oxford passed away surrounded by her family at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.  Carol was born on January 31, 1938 to Chester and Daisy “Maude” (Bacon) Colburn and graduated from Adams High School in 1956.  She was united in marriage to John Smith on September...

Everett Metzger

Everett Metzger

Jun 11, 2018

Everett Gerald Metzger, age 85 of Montello passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at The Montello Care Center with family by his side.  Everett was born in Dresden, North Dakota to Arthur and Julia (Hell) Metzger on December 11, 1932.  He worked as a linesman for a local telephone company in North Dakota until moving to Milwaukee,...

Linda Meyer

Linda Meyer

May 26, 2018

Linda Kae Meyer , age 69 of Oxford passed away peacefully at her home in the arms of her loving husband and daughter on Saturday, May 26, 2018 after losing her battle to ALS.  Linda was born on May 3, 1949 to Albert (Bernice) Ripley in Kenosha.  She graduated from Westfield High School in 1967 and married...

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