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.

Mark Goodhue

Mark Goodhue

Apr 7, 2017

Mark "Mooch" Goodhue, age 51 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 7, 2017 at his home. Mooch was born in Oxford on April 11, 1965 to Myron and Shelby (Galbraith) Goodhue. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1983. Mooch's entire working career was at AMPI in Portage; he recently retired on July 31, 2016 as Plant Superintendent after...

George Raymond

George Raymond

Apr 5, 2017

George Albert Raymond, age 83 of Montello passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Patriot Place in Berlin. George was born in Adams County, Wisconsin to Albert and Iva (Traver) Raymond on December 12, 1933. He served his country as a member of the United States Army and upon returning from the service he married Mary Lou Sohn on December...

Doris Arnold

Doris Arnold

Mar 25, 2017

Doris "Del" Delphine Arnold, age 92 of Oxford passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Del was the daughter of Andor and Lydia (Magnuson) Nordgard born on September 2, 1924 in Salem, WI on the family farm delivered by her step-grandmother. She grew up in Dawson, MN and graduated from Rochester Junior College in June,...

Mary Raymond

Mary Raymond

Mar 8, 2017

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Raymond, age 81 of Montello passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Patriot Place in Berlin. Mary Lou was born on October 3, 1935 at home in the town of Springfield, Marquette County, Wisconsin to Carl and Rosemary (Kucera) Sohn. Mary Lou graduated from Westfield High School in 1953 and married George Raymond on December 29,...

Robert Fix

Robert Fix

Mar 7, 2017

Robert Allen Fix, age 78 of Oxford passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Robert was born in Milwaukee to Leo and Louise (Krafchek) Fix on November 16, 1938. He graduated from Milwaukee Tech where he excelled in class as well as on the football field. Robert furthered his education and earned a degree from...

Sandra Tex

Sandra Tex

Mar 1, 2017

Sandra "Sandy" Amelia Tex, age 75 of Packwaukee passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Sandy was born in Caldwell, Wisconsin on May 26, 1941 to Robert and Loretta (Brunn) Humbert. She graduated from Mukwonago High School and furthered her education in Cosmetology. Sandy was a hard worker and great provider for her family. She worked at several factories, had experience...

Weldon Kempf

Weldon Kempf

Feb 27, 2017

Weldon Kempf, age 78 of Montello died Monday, February 27, 2017 at his residence. Weldon was born March 5, 1938 in Milwaukee the son of Walter and Mae (Augustine) Kempf. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Following an honorable discharge, he attended UW-Whitewater and received his Bachelor's Degree in Education/English/Spanish. He went on to have a...

Mary Campion

Mary Campion

Feb 26, 2017

Mary Lou Campion, age 83 of Montello passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Mary was born in Portage on June 8, 1933 to Joseph and Thelma (Hagensen) Sullivan. She attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School and Portage High School. Mary was united in marriage to Maurice Campion on October 24, 1953 at St. Mary's...

Richard Stajszczak

Richard Stajszczak

Feb 19, 2017

Richard "Rich" Anthony Stajszczak, age 78 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 19, 2017 at his home. Rich was born in Chicago on April 14, 1938. He married Margaret Cox on September 15, 1973 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Chicago and together they worked and lived in the Chicago area until retiring...

Donald Schumann

Donald Schumann

Feb 13, 2017

Donald Frederick Schumann, age 90 of Montello passed away peacefully, Monday, February 13, 2017 at his home overlooking Buffalo Lake. Don was born in Milwaukee to Erwin and Ernestine (Rossow) Schumann on February 9, 1927. He graduated from high school and enlisted into the United States Navy. Don served his country during World War II aboard the USS Mount Rainier....

Margaret Giencke

Margaret Giencke

Feb 7, 2017

Margaret "Peggy" Sheila Giencke, age 90 of Montello passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Peggy was born in Carnarvon, North Wales, Great Britain on January 20, 1927 to Thomas and Frances (Challenor) Grundy. She served in the British Navy and during World War II she met John "Jack" Giencke whom she married on August...

Marilyn Dudenhoefer

Marilyn Dudenhoefer

Feb 4, 2017

Marilyn Regina Dudenhoefer, age 82 of Oxford, WI passed away at home with family present on February 4, 2017 to follow her son, Mark, and her parents, Harry and Helen, brother, Walter and sister, Helen, into eternal life. Marilyn was also preceded in death by her husband Tom's parents, Leonard "Skipper" and Silvera and his sister and brother-in-law, Jean and...

Wade Johnson

Wade Johnson

Jan 26, 2017

Wade Paul Johnson, age 66 of Westfield passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Wade was born in Byron, IL on December 28, 1950 to Laverne and Helen Johnson. He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1969 until 1971. Wade returned from the Air Force and worked...

Evan Rognrud

Evan Rognrud

Jan 14, 2017

Evan "Tate" Sage Rognrud, age 5 of Westfield passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison. Evan was born in Portage to Derrick Rognrud and Abigail Sawyer on January 8, 2012. He was currently enrolled in both Head Start in Oxford and 4K in Westfield where he was thriving not only as a youngster, but...

Shawn Eder

Shawn Eder

Jan 10, 2017

Shawn Thomas Eder, age 48 of Wisconsin Dells (rural Oxford) passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at his home. Shawn was born in Madison to Lynn and Kathleen (Lutz) Eder on August 15, 1968. He grew up in Deforest and attended Deforest High School. While in the Madison area, Shawn tended bar at the Park Motor Inn near the Capitol....

Elda Riedel

Elda Riedel

Jan 4, 2017

Elda Edith Riedel, age 81 of Montello went to be with our Lord Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Elda was born on July 30, 1935 to Edmund and Lydia (Lucht) Brandt at home in Hillpoint. She graduated from Lime Ridge High School in 1953 and married the love of her life, LeRoy Riedel on October 8, 1955 at St. Paul's Lutheran...

Adelaide Eggleston

Adelaide Eggleston

Dec 26, 2016

Adelaide Elizabeth Eggleston, age 85 of Montello passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. Adelaide was born in Portage to Adney and Laura (Skinner) Martin on January 2, 1931. She married Leon Eggleston on October 23, 1948 in Portage and they were blessed with seven children. Adelaide enjoyed quilting as well as upholstering and clock...

Scott Larson

Scott Larson

Dec 23, 2016

Scott Robert Larson, age 41 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 23, 2016 at his home. Scott was born in Oak Park, IL on January 25, 1975 to Robert and Margaret (Schmidt) Larson. He graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School in 1993 and was an International Internet Technology Expert, avid outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter, craftsman, golf enthusiast and...

Barbara Peteranetz

Barbara Peteranetz

Dec 23, 2016

Barbara L. Peteranetz, age 78 of Montello passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah. Barb was born in Milwaukee to Elmer and Josephine (Zyznieski) Kappel on March 21, 1938. She graduated from West Milwaukee High School and later moved to Colorado and returned to Wisconsin to care for her parents. Barbara was involved with the...

Thomas Melka

Thomas Melka

Dec 17, 2016

Thomas "Tom" Anthony Melka, age 76 of Montello passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah. Tom was born in West Allis to Alois and Eleanor (Paczesny) Melka on February 24, 1941. He married Arlene Jozefiak in Waukegan, IL on February 7, 1977. Together they lived and worked in the Montello area. Tom loved stock car...

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