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.
Norman Chapelle
Oct 18, 2017
Norman Donald Chapelle, age 90 of rural Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home. He was born in Chicago on February 11, 1927 to Frank and Josephine (Nasarzenski) Chapelle. Norman served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II and upon returning from his time in service he met the...
Genevieve Dufour
Oct 3, 2017
Genevieve "Genna" Claire Dufour, age 28 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Genna was born on May 18, 1989 at Berlin Memorial Hospital, Green Lake County, Wisconsin to Richard and Shelley (Freitag) Dufour. She was a member of the Montello High School Class of 2007 and life-long member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello....
Robert Bennett
Oct 1, 2017
Robert E. Bennett , age 89 of Loon Lake, WA (formerly of Montello and Wisconsin Dells) passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2017 in Loon Lake. Bob was born in Garden City, Michigan to Albert and Lillian (Wilson) Bennett on August 20, 1928. Bob married Nancy Frazier in Bowling Green, OH on July 7, 1950; she...
James Schrott
Sep 24, 2017
James "Jim" Ernst Schrott, age 62 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday, September 24, 2017 at his home. Jim was born in Granite City, IL on March 24, 1955 to John and Margerite (Kapczynski) Schrott. Jim married Shari Tremblay on April 6, 1979. Jim will be sorely missed by his loving family and by all the many people who have...
Lynn Eder
Sep 22, 2017
Lynn G. Eder, age 76 of Wisconsin Dells (rural Oxford) passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 surrounded by family at UW Hospital in Madison. Lynn was born in Park Falls, WI on November 9, 1940 to Clement and Gladyce (Root) Eder. Lynn graduated from Glidden High School in 1958 and went on to serve his country in the United States...
Kelly Finzel
Sep 17, 2017
Kelly Marie Finzel, age 54 from Packwaukee, left us in this life unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at home. Kelly was born in Milwaukee to Kenneth and Arline (Jagodzinski) Paczkowski on December 12, 1962. On a beautiful September day, two lives were joined and it was the beginning of her true life's blessings. She married the love of her...
Colleen Bertram
Sep 11, 2017
Colleen Ann Bertram, age 58 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 11, 2017 at her home. Colleen was born in Rockford, IL on August 14, 1959 to Gary and Mae (Pettenger) Allen. She was raised in Grafton, Wisconsin and graduated from Grafton High School and from MBTI in Milwaukee. Colleen later relocated to Sheboygan and then to Montello in...
Dilene Koch
Sep 5, 2017
Dilene "Yavonne" Koch, age 87 of Montello (formerly of Madison and Waupun) passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Yavonne was born in Wauwautosa on March 25, 1930 and raised by her maternal grandparents, Jay and Lulu Murrey. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1948 and married Robert Hudel Koch on...
Robert Kruger
Sep 5, 2017
Robert "Bob" Kruger, age 74 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at his home. Bob was born on September 28, 1942 in Wabasha, MN to Donald and Catherine (VonWald) Kruger. Bob married Shirley Irish on November 12, 1960 in Plainview, MN. Bob enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and ATV trail riding with his family and friends. Survivors included:...
Preston Roller
Sep 3, 2017
Preston John Roller, age 25 of Oxford died Sunday evening, September 3, 2017 in an automobile accident. Preston was born in Mauston on March 19, 1992 to John and Jodi (Elliott) Roller Jr. He graduated from Westfield High School in 2010 and married Megan Schrank on August 7, 2010 at the Oxford Bible Church and together they have three children....
Jeff Nadolny
Sep 3, 2017
Jeffrey Nadolny, age 63 of Budsin/Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon September 3, 2017 at his home. Honoring Jeff's wishes, he will be laid to rest at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery with a private family ceremony.
Lonnie Pike
Sep 2, 2017
Lonnie Lee Pike, age 68 of Oxford passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2017 surrounded by family at UW Hospital in Madison. Lonnie was born June 21, 1949 the son of Lee and Velma (Drew) Pike. Lonnie grew up in Oxford and went to Westfield High School where he graduated in 1967. He fell in love with Rebecca Snow...
Anne Morin
Sep 1, 2017
Anne Louise Morin, age 51 of Portage passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 1, 2017 at her home. Anne was born in Portage on January 14, 1966 to Bernie and Bonnie (Brackett) Morin. She will be remembered as a kind and gentle person who was willing to help anyone and expected nothing in return. She always had a smile on her...
Robert Mateske
Aug 31, 2017
Robert Edward Mateske, Sr. Bob "Zip" Mateske, 91, of Montello, was called home to eternal glory on August 31, 2017, at the Montello Care Center. Bob was born in Portage, Wisconsin to Edward and Minnie (Crown) Mateske on July 26, 1926, and was a life-long resident of Montello. He attended St. John's Lutheran School, and graduated from Montello High School...
Kathryn Labrenz
Aug 31, 2017
Kathryn "Kathy" Grace Labrenz, age 84 of Oxford (formerly of Albany, NY) passed away peacefully Thursday, August 31, 2017 with her husband by her side at her home after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born on October 22, 1932 to Eugene and Mary (Gove) Armstrong in Albany, New York. Kathy married Donald Labrenz on March 26, 1961...
Victor Kohn
Aug 19, 2017
Victor "Vic" Joseph Kohn, age 83 of Montello passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 19, 2017 at the Montello Care Center. Vic was born in Milwaukee on July 6, 1934 to Francis and Wilhelmina (Griesemer) Kohn. Following high school, he served in the United States Army until returning to Milwaukee and marrying Jean Paape on November 29, 1958. Vic worked...
Martin Wopinski
Aug 18, 2017
Martin "Marty" Stanley Wopinski, age 61 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 18, 2017. Marty was born in Chicago on March 17, 1956 to Joseph and Doris "Audrey" (Pack) Wopinski. He was a 1975 graduate of Hinsdale South High School in Darien, IL and furthered his education earning a Bachelor's Degree from Drake University in Des Moines, IA. While...
John Reuter
Aug 17, 2017
John R. Reuter Sr., age 79 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton. John was born in Milwaukee to Sherborn and Erna (Wolff) Reuter on December 28, 1937. He worked several in several different career fields and married Nancy Litscher in Mayville on August 22, 1959. Together they raised...
John Willi
Aug 16, 2017
John M. Willi, age 86 of Montello passed away Wednesday evening, August 16, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. John was born in Chicago to John C. and Louise (Janowitz) Willi on April 12, 1931. Following high school, John served his country as a member of the United States Marines and later reenlisted into the United States Navy where he...
William Bartels
Aug 16, 2017
William "Sprague" Bartels, age 93 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Tivoli in Portage. Sprague was born in Fond du Lac on June 26, 1924 to William and Alice (Sprague) Bartels. He graduated from Madison East School in 1942 and immediately entered the U.S. Navy where he proudly served his country during World War II. During...
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