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.
Donald Harper
Oct 21, 2016
Donald Harper, age 88 of Montello passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 the UW Hospital in Madison. Per Donald's wishes, private family services will be held.
Marjorie Bauer
Oct 8, 2016
Marjorie "Marge" A. Bauer, age 80 of Montello (White Lake) passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at her home with her daughters by her side. Marge was born in Portage to Arthur and Zella (Russell) Bisch on July 31, 1936. She graduated from Baraboo High School and married Andrew C. Bauer on August 13, 1952 in Baraboo. They raised their...
Audrey Reichhoff
Oct 7, 2016
Audrey Jane Reichhoff, age 85 of Oxford passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, October 7, 2016 at her home. Audrey was born in Wyville, Monroe County, WI on January 18, 1931 to Harold and Jennie (Christensen) Roberts. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1948 and married Edwin Reichhoff on January 1, 1949 in Adams. Edwin preceded Audrey...
Dawn Winter
Oct 2, 2016
Dawn Lea Winter, age 74 of Oxford passed away Sunday October 2, 2016 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Dawn was born in Bemidji, MN to Glenn and Mary Wills on March 15, 1942 and graduated high school in 1960. Dawn owned a couple different businesses in Illinois until she moved to Oxford in 1989. She is best known...
William Lueder
Sep 27, 2016
William "Bill" C. Lueder Jr., age 82 of Montello passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Bill was born on July 8, 1934 to William Sr. and Isabelle (Gallman) Lueder in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School and furthered his education earning a Degree in Education from Carroll College. While at...
Marilynn Olson
Sep 25, 2016
Marilynn Louise Olson, age 68 of Oxford passed away peacefully Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. Marilynn was born in Beaver Dam to William and Mildred (Smith) Jungenberg on December 17, 1947. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1966 and married Dale Heinemeier on August 12, 1967 and they later divorced. Marilynn married David...
David Kanara
Sep 21, 2016
David "Dave" Edward Kanara, age 98 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 21, 2016 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Dave was born in Chicago on December 5, 1917 to Edward and Pearl (Traynor) Kanara. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy. On October 5, 1940, Dave married Leota McGinn in Forest...
Harold Park
Sep 17, 2016
Harold Eugene Park, age 76 of Wisconsin Dells/Jordan Lake passed away peacefully Saturday morning, September 17, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Harold was born on January 30, 1940 to Calvin and Mildred (Balsiger) Park in Marysville, Ohio. He was a 1957 graduate of Marysville High School and furthered his education at Bowling Green University and graduated with...
Sherian Brantmeier
Aug 21, 2016
Sherian Lou Brantmeier, age 72 of Montello passed away Sunday morning, August 21, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Sherian was born in Madison on April 26, 1944 to Morton and Sylvia (Lovicott) Johnson. She graduated from Poynette High School and married Lester Brantmeier in Horicon at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church on October 7, 1972. Together they were...
Bernadette Foote
Aug 18, 2016
Bernadette L. Foote (nee Tyczkowski Kasza) of Oxford was born to eternal life on August 18, 2016 at age 93. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 25 years, Joseph Kasza of Milwaukee who passed away in 1965, their beloved son, James Kasza who died in 1999 and her triplet great-grandchildren: Charlotte, Nile, and Noble who passed...
Forest Thompson
Aug 16, 2016
Forest Lowell Thompson, age 90 of Montello passed away Tuesday morning, August 16, 2016 at Harris Villa in Westfield. Forest was known by several names: Lowell and even, Frosty. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio to Vanzel and Gertrude (Bentley) Thompson. Lowell served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II and later married...
Hazel Low
Aug 7, 2016
Hazel Irene Low, age 93 of Oxford, WI (formerly of Grawn, Michigan) passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage, WI. Hazel was born in Cleon Township, Manistee County, Michigan on August 11, 1922 to Warner and Jessie (Bowman) Stiver. She graduated from Mesick High School in Mesick, MI and furthered her education earning a degree...
Martin Bethke
Jul 31, 2016
Martin "Marty" A. Bethke, age 91 of Montello passed away early Sunday morning, July 31, 2016 at the Barrett House in Markesan. Marty was born on February 14, 1925 in Oshkosh to Louis and Sidonia (Hoeft) Bethke. He graduated from Neshkoro High School in 1943 and later married Dolores Bandt on April 13, 1946 in Racine. Together they lived and...
Duane Schwartz
Jul 25, 2016
Duane "Dewey" Allen Schwartz, age 83 of Montello passed away Monday morning July 25, 2016 at UW Hospital in Madison. Dewey was born in Montello on December 9, 1932 to Charles and Maude (Chivers) Schwartz. He graduated from Montello High School in 1950 and furthered his education at UW Stevens Point. Dewey served his country as a member of the...
John Reamer
Jul 25, 2016
John M. Reamer, age 73 of Montello passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at his home. John was born in Madison on December 27, 1942 to Richard and Marie (Johnson) Reamer. He moved around Wisconsin until permanently settling in Montello. John was a friendly person and had the gift to strike up a conversation with anyone he met. He enjoyed...
Wilmetta Eckelberg
Jul 12, 2016
Wilmetta Florin Eckelberg, age 86 of Montello passed away Tuesday morning, July 12, 2016 at the Montello Care Center. Wilmetta was born in Oakdale, WI on June 19, 1930 to Edward and Martha (Rieck) Schendel. She was baptized on August 1, 1930 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Indian Creek and was confirmed in faith on March 25, 1945 in...
Kevin Horenkamp
Jul 5, 2016
Kevin George Horenkamp, age 43 of Westfield passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at his home. Kevin was born in Portage to Kenneth and Sally (Crawford) Hornekamp on January 8, 1973. He grew up and attended school in Westfield and most recently was working as a diesel mechanic. Kevin was an avid fisherman, bowler and enjoyed hanging out with...
Vivian Opalewski
Jul 2, 2016
Vivian Allis Opalewski, age 94 of Montello passed away peacefully Saturday, July 2, 2016 at St. Ann's Nursing Home in Milwaukee. Vivian was born in West Allis on October 18, 1921 to Arthur and Hazel (Perse) Kline. She married George Opalewski on April 11, 1942 at St. Casmir Catholic Church in Milwaukee. George preceded Vivian in death in November of...
James Marchand
Jun 30, 2016
James "Jim" George Marchand, age 88 of Montello passed away Thursday morning, June 30, 2016 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Jim was born in Princeton, MN to George and Cora (Paul) Marchand on July 18, 1927. He valiantly served his country as a member of the United State Navy during World War II and always proud of his service....
Priscilla Whittenberger
Jun 16, 2016
Priscilla "Cis" Ann Whittenberger, age 71 of Montello passed away with her daughters by her side on Thursday morning, June 16, 2016 at her home. Cis was born in Milwaukee on November 30, 1944 to Joseph and Sally Chelminiak. She married Richard "Disco" Whittenberger in West Allis on November 2, 1962 and together they were blessed with four children; he...
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