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.
Jean Riesen
May 21, 2015
Jean Evelyn Riesen, age 84 of Packwaukee/Oxford passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday evening, May 21, 2015 at her home. Jean was born in Bayview, Wisconsin on March 4, 1931 to Dominic and Lorraine (Germanson) Chiaverotti. She graduated from Bayview High School and furthered her education by attending cosmetology school in Madison. Jean married Paul Riesen on September...
La Hein
May 19, 2015
La June "Bud" Hein, age 89 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday morning, May 19, 2015 at his home. Bud was born in Rubicon, Wisconsin on July 31, 1925 to Fred and Linda (Nagel) Hein. He completed an apprenticeship in carpentry and later became the Postmaster in Neosho, Wisconsin for 19 years. Bud married Marget J....
Leon Maass
May 17, 2015
Leon Kenneth Maass, age 73 of Montello passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, May 17, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Madison. Leon was born in Portage to Kenneth and Ruth (Rumann) Maass on March 3, 1942. He graduated from Portage High School in 1960. Leon served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Raymond Schaefer
May 14, 2015
Raymond Joseph Schaefer Sr., age 74 of Westfield passed away Thursday morning, May 14, 2015 at his home. Ray was born in Arcadia, WI on October 2, 1940 to Marvel and Minnie (Schwertel) Schaefer. He attended Arcadia High School and later married Darlene Henderson in Arcadia on November 26, 1960. Ray worked for Telsmith Manufacturing in Mequon as a machinist...
Delores Wheeler
May 12, 2015
Delores Ruth Wheeler, age 88 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 12, 2015 at Our House Memory Care in Wisconsin Dells. Delores was born in Waukesha on May 10, 1927 to Ralph and Ruth (Cull) Wheeler. Upon finishing high school, she entered Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc and following her training she moved to Ohio serving as a...
Pauline Roskie
May 8, 2015
Pauline Sadie Roskie, age 90 of Montello went to be with her Lord, Friday evening, May 8, 2015 from Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Pauline was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on March 6, 1925 to Frank and Rosa (Romero) Rocha. She graduated for the Cosmetology School of Colorado Springs which started her career primarily at the Butterfly Boutique in...
Alyce Daggett
May 5, 2015
Alyce Eileen Daggett, age 91 of Montello passed away Tuesday morning, May 5, 2015 at her home. Alyce was born in Winnebago County, Wisconsin on July 9, 1923 to Earl and Jennie (Hayes) Kalmerton. She graduated from Omro High School 1940 and married Irving Daggett on July 13, 1942 in Oshkosh. Irv preceded Alyce in death on April 27, 2002....
Martin Urban
Apr 28, 2015
Martin "Marty" P. Urban, age 58 of Montello and formerly of Palatine, IL passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Marty was born in Elgin, IL on June 19, 1956 to Phillip and Gloria (Miletich) Urban. Marty graduated from Fremb High School and went to work for UPS and after a 30 year career,...
Robert Arbeiter Sr
Apr 24, 2015
Robert "Bob" Matthew Arbeiter Sr., age 85 of Montello passed away Friday afternoon, April 24, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Madison with his family by his side. Bob was born on October 31, 1929 to Lorenz and Marion (Yarnig) Arbeiter in Milwaukee. He served his country in the Korean War as a member of the United States Army. Bob...
Dorothy Galbraith
Apr 19, 2015
Dorothy A. Galbraith, age 81 of Montello passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter, Kathleen McReath and Judi Nigbor and other close friends by her side Sunday evening, April 19, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. Dorothy was born at home in LeSueur County, Minnesota to Joseph and Anna (Fillipek) Ginter on January 26, 1934. She married...
Albert Wronski
Apr 17, 2015
Albert "Al" Wronski, age 72 of Montello passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 17, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Al was born in Milwaukee on October 4, 1942 to Steven and Helen (Slapcznski) Wronski. He attended South Division High School in Milwaukee and went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the United Stated...
Charles Conti
Apr 15, 2015
Charles "Chuck" Conti, age 86 of Montello and formerly of Cedarburg passed away Wednesday evening, April 15, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Chuck was born in Milwaukee to Roland and Helen (Dranga) Conti on July 1, 1928. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Chuck married Dorothy Gilbert on June 30, 1951 in...
Florenceann Siegle
Apr 13, 2015
Florenceann "Floss" Mildred Siegle, age 75 of Montello passed away Monday evening, April 13, 2015 at the Montello Care Center. Floss was born on July 20, 1939 to Herman and Florence (Weber) Nagel in Cudahy, WI. She graduated from Cudahy High School in 1957 and furthered her education at Milton College. Floss married George Siegle on April 15, 1967 in...
Doris Allen
Apr 5, 2015
Doris M. Allen, age 79 of Oxford, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2015 in Libertyville, IL. Doris was born in Malden, Massachusetts to Albert and Tillie (Rabotnick) Leathe on August 31, 1935. She married Donald L. 'Red' Allen in Waukegan, IL on December 28, 1954 and together lived in many different countries around the world and places...
George LaRoche
Apr 4, 2015
George E. LaRoche Jr., age 78 of Oxford passed away peacefully Saturday evening, April 4, 2015 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. George was born in West Warwick, Rhode Island on December 17, 1936 to George and Rita LaRoche Sr. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and through his time in...
Jane Arbeiter
Apr 2, 2015
Jane Elaine Arbeiter, age 80 of Montello passed away Thursday morning, April 2, 2015 at the Montello Care Center. Jane was born on December 8, 1934 to Elmer and Viola (Klawitter) Bliefnick at home in the town of Mecan, Marquette County. She graduated from Montello High School in 1952 and went to work for the Montello State Bank. Jane married...
Blanche Metcalf
Mar 31, 2015
Blanche Irene Metcalf, age 85 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, March 31, 2015 surrounded by her family at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Blanche was born on March 1, 1930 to Walter and Jessie (Hall) Metcalf at home in the town of Packwaukee, Marquette County. She was a graduate of Montello High School in 1948. Blanche married...
Edward Fischer
Mar 30, 2015
Edward "Ed" John Fischer, age 89 of Grand Marsh and formerly of Antigo passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Monday evening, March 30, 2015 at Our House Senior Living in Wisconsin Dells. Ed was born in Elton, WI to Francis and Marie (Klies) Fischer on November 28, 1925. He served his country during World War II as a member...
Howard Scaggs
Mar 25, 2015
Howard "Howie" William Scaggs, age 66 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Wednesday morning, March 25, 2015 at his home after a short battle with cancer. Howard was born in Fort Sheridan, Illinois to Howard and Barbara (Wirth) Scaggs on June 27, 1948. Howard proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army;...
Joanne Hart
Mar 25, 2015
Joanne Hart, age 62 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 25, 2015 at her home. A celebration of Joann's Life will take place from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31st at the Crawford Funeral Home of Oxford In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the family. Previous Events Celebration of Life Tuesday, March...
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