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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Felix Kosmala
Jun 14, 2016
Felix C. Kosmala, age 93 of Montello passed away Tuesday evening, June 14, 2016 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Felix was born in Chicago to Felix L. and Helen (Bukowski) Kosmala on April 28, 1923. He valiantly served his country as a member of United States Army in the Philippines and Okinawa during World War II; receiving several medals...
Lee Grosskreuz
Jun 8, 2016
Lee Grosskreuz, age 88 of Packwaukee passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. Lee was born in Milwaukee on April 8, 1928 and later married Henry Grosskreuz on October 4th of 1946. Together they were blessed with four children. After finishing their careers in the Milwaukee Area, they moved to their home on...
Junior Norton
Jun 5, 2016
Junior D. Norton, age 89 of Montello passes away Sunday evening, June 5, 2016 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Junior was born in Aurora, IL on January 12, 1927 to Elmer and Florence (Waite) Norton. He valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Army in 1945 and 1946. Junior worked in several different fields throughout...
Lawrence Wrzesinski
Jun 3, 2016
Lawrence "Larry" Wrzesinski, age 83 of Montello passed away Friday morning, June 3, 2016. Larry was born on January 15, 1933. He grew up and attended School in Wisconsin Dells. Larry later became a resident of Montello, most recently living with Metta Homes South of Montello. His kindness, generosity and contagious smile was greatly appreciated and will be greatly missed...
Gayle Paccagnella
Jun 3, 2016
Gayle Katherine Paccagnella, age 71 of Pardeeville passed away peacefully Friday evening, June 3, 2016 at Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage. Gayle was born in Milwaukee on June 22, 1944 to Harry and Katherine (Charles) Gillard. She lived and worked in the Milwaukee area and later married Donald Paccagnella on September 17, 1994 in Waukesha; together they moved to rural...
Linda Demke
May 24, 2016
Linda Lou (Hillmer) Demke, Homer Glen, IL (formerly of Westfield) was called to heaven on May 24, 2016 at the age of 65, peacefully comforted by her loving husband. Linda was born in Portage, WI on August 16, 1950 to Frederick and Verna (Farrell) Hillmer. She was the first child and the first daughter. Linda graduated from Westfield High School,...
Ralph Ruggenberg
May 11, 2016
Ralph Ruggenberg, age 79 of Montello passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 11, 2016 at the Montello Care Center. Private family services with inurnment at the Montello City Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Robert Kaenel
May 10, 2016
Robert "Bob" W. Kaenel, age 85, of Montello passed away Tuesday morning, May 10, 2016 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. Bob was born in Forest Park, IL on March 27, 1931 to Albert and Myrtle (Fuller) Kaenel. He married Muriel Connelly on December 10, 1947 in Missouri. Together they moved to Montello in 1970; Muriel preceded Bob in...
Vernelia Jobe
May 3, 2016
Vernelia Beatrice Jobe, age 90 of Endeavor passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, May 3, 2016 at her home. Vernelia was born in Cordova, Minnesota to Sherman and Orsie (Stewart) Preble on January 7, 1926; she was one of nine children. She married Walter Fredrick Jobe in Norfolk, VA on June 25, 1945 and together they were blessed with ten children....
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