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.
Francis Chowaniec
Apr 30, 2016
Francis "Frank" Xavier Chowaniec, age 72 of Oxford passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 unexpectedly. Frank was born in Milwaukee to Maximillian and Mary (Connors) Chowaniec on March 5, 1944. Raised in Milwaukee, he retired from Marquette University Dental School where he worked as a dental technician, and moved to Oxford with his life partner, Tim Helm in 2002. Tim...
Dale Lautenbach
Apr 29, 2016
Dale Allen Lautenbach, age 88 of Wisconsin Dells passed away Friday morning, April 29, 2016 at the Montello Care Center. Dale was born in Granton, Wisconsin to Oscar and Catherine (Seltrecht) Lautenbach on March 12, 1928. Dale went back to work on the family farm at an early age and later became a truck driver. He married Rose Becker on...
Alfred Kottka
Apr 24, 2016
Alfred Elmer Kottka, age 93 of Portage and formerly of Westfield passed away Sunday morning, April 24, 2016 with his loving wife by his side at the Heritage House in Portage. Alfred was born at home on the family farm in Westfield to Edward and Edna (Falbe) Kottka on November 19, 1922. He attended school in Westfield until returning to...
Judith Walters
Apr 24, 2016
Judith "Judy" L. Walters, age 72 of Oxford passed away Sunday afternoon, April 24, 2016 at the UW Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family. Judy was born on May 23, 1943 to George and Florentina (Frey) Maier in Baraboo. She graduated from Portage High in 1962 and married Edmund Walters on January 16, 1965 at Mary's Catholic Church in...
Dennis Dahlke
Apr 4, 2016
Dennis Wayne Dahlke, age 81 of Westfield passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. Dennis was born in Portage to Wayne and Ila (Morgan) Dahlke on August 28, 1934. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1952 and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse earning a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education. Dennis married Barbara Kasubuski in East Dubuque,...
Arnold Krueger
Apr 1, 2016
Arnold "Arnie" O. Krueger, age 82 of Montello passed away Friday morning, April 1, 2016 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Arnie was born on the family farm in the town of Packwaukee, Marquette County on February 1, 1934 to Gustav and Martha (Salzwedel) Krueger. He married Joyce Kral on June 12, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Packwaukee. Arnie worked...
Eleanor Rhode
Mar 29, 2016
Eleanor B. Rhode, age 96 of Montello passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the UW Hospital in Madison. Eleanor was born in Burr Oak, La Crosse County, WI on the family farm to Frank and Anne (Young) Herman on March 25, 1920. She married John Rhode at St. Rose Catholic Church on April 14, 1944 in Milwaukee and he...
Glenn Scott
Mar 27, 2016
Glenn Curtis Scott, age 65 of Montello passed away Sunday morning, March 27, 2016 at his home. Glenn was born in Loves Park, IL to Harold and Norma (Calhoun) Scott on August 9, 1950. He graduated from Harlem High School and went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Navy. Glenn married Shirley (Carpentier) Sorenson...
Thomas Schwenn
Mar 25, 2016
Thomas "Tom" Gerald Schwenn, age 66 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, March 25, 2016 at his home. Tom was born on February 16, 1950 to Gerald and Delores "Sally" (McGaw) Schwenn in California. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1968 and enlisted in the Army. He served two years in Vietnam and one year in Germany. Following...
Rita Landgraf
Mar 22, 2016
Rita Joy Landgraf, age 70 of Oxford passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Rita was born in Milwaukee on June 14, 1945 to Floyd and Joyce (Minette) Moran. She married Gary Landgraf on December 13, 1991 in Davis Corners and have lived in Oxford and enjoyed their life together ever since. Rita enjoyed working...
James Love Sr
Mar 19, 2016
James "Jim" Gordon Love Sr., age 89 of Montello passed away peacefully Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Jim was born in Harriman, TN on May 17, 1926 to Otis and Grace (Jarnigan) Love. Following high school in Milwaukee, he went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Army. Jim...
Daniel McNamara
Mar 19, 2016
Daniel Richard McNamara was born on April 19, 1922 and passed away on March 19, 2016 at the age of 93. Dan grew up in Montello, the only son of Vincent and Margaret McNamara. He graduated from Montello High School in 1939. While attending college at the University of Wisconsin, Dan joined the Army to fulfill his passion to fly....
Fritz Siegenthaler
Mar 15, 2016
Fritz Ernest Siegenthaler Jr., age 72 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, March 15, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Madison. Fritz was born in Rewey, WI on June 2, 1943 to Fritz F. and Edith (Mohlman) Siegenthaler Sr. He graduated from Le-Win High School in Lena, IL in 1962 and went on to serve his country...
Donald Miller
Mar 2, 2016
Donald Raymond Miller, age 78 of Delafield passed away Wednesday morning, March 2, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Donald was born in Portage to Roy and Laura (Sandow) Miller on May 17, 1937. He attended the Diamond School in rural Adams County and furthered his education at Waukesha Technical School. Donald married Barbara Lentz at the First...
Jack Stalker
Feb 21, 2016
Jack William Leonard Stalker, 19 of Montello/Packwaukee passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident in the town of Pacific, Columbia County. Jack was born on February 18, 1997 to David Sparby and Traci Stalker in Madison. He attended High Marq Environmental Charter School before starting his career in carpentry with Campion Construction in the...
William Carlile
Feb 20, 2016
William "Mike" Carlile, age 73 of Packwaukee died Saturday, February 20, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident. Mike was born in Scottsbluff, NE on May 9, 1942 to William James and Relda Elizabeth (Skidmore) Carlile. He served his country as a member of the United State Air Force during the Vietnam War. Mike came to Wisconsin and settled...
Dolores Broderick
Feb 20, 2016
Dolores "Dolly" Broderick, age 86 of Montello passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, February 20, 2016 at the Montello Care Center. Dolores was born in Green Lake to Lloyd and Mary (Palmer) Burling on March 3, 1929. She married William Broderick and together they were blessed with four children; William preceded her in death in the 1992. Dolores was an...
Bernard Drinkwater
Feb 19, 2016
Bernard "Butch" Gus Drinkwater, age 86 of Oxford passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday evening, February 19, 2016 at his home. Bernard was born on January 27, 1930 in Oxford, the son of John and Viola (Hill) Drinkwater. On October 4, 1952 he married Loretta Wheaton in Montello. They settled in Oxford, where they purchased a home and...
Ruth Marlewski
Feb 14, 2016
Ruth Mary Marlewski, age 89 of Oxford passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at her home, surrounded by family as a result of her stroke in November. Ruth was born in Chicago, IL on June 3rd, 1926 to Daniel and Wilhelmina (Richter) Kelleher. She married Peter Grifo and together they had four children; she later married LeRoy "Lee" Marlewski...
Robert Schlaefer
Feb 8, 2016
Robert "Bob" A. Schlaefer, age 78 of Montello passed away Monday evening February 8, 2016 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Bob was born at home in Montello on November 26, 1937 and graduated from Montello High School as valedictorian in 1955. He went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Navy as a SeaBee....
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