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.
Lieselotte Dehaut
Oct 21, 2015
Lieselotte "Lisa" C. Dehaut, age 76 of Portage passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in Baraboo. Lisa was born in West Germany on December 28, 1938 to August and Johanna Dehaut. She immigrated to the United States in 1959. Lisa worked at Weyenberg Shoe Factory in Portage before it closed and later retired from Brakebush Brothers after over 20...
Jeanne Blada
Oct 15, 2015
Jeanne Mae Blada, age 78, formerly of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Linden Grove Nursing Home in New Berlin. Jeanne was born in rural Adams County on March 20, 1937 to Albert and Iva (Traver) Raymond. She was a 1955 graduate of Montello High School and later married Stanley Blada in Montello...
David Thery
Oct 12, 2015
David "Uncle Dave" Thery, age 78 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday evening, October 12, 2015 at Fountain View Care Center in Ripon. David was born in Racine on June 28, 1937 to Henry and Florence (Etteldorf) Thery. He served his country as a member of the United States Marines and following his time in service he married Marylu Villarreal...
DeLon Neumann
Oct 7, 2015
DeLon "Lon" Neumann, age 75 of Montello passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, October 7, 2015 at his home. Lon was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Hubert and Lucy (Ewing) Neumann on June 1, 1940. He graduated from Mitchell High School and went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Navy. Following his time in...
John Schlage
Oct 7, 2015
John Schlage Jr., age 91 of Oxford passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. John was born on August 18, 1924 in Chicago to John and Catherine (Baldygowski) Schlage Sr. John served in the United States Navy during World War II. He married Evelyn Juanita "Nita" Berberich; she preceded him in death. During John's working years,...
Carla Spinnato
Oct 2, 2015
Carla Rae Spinnato, age 68 of Montello passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 2, 2015 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Fond du Lac. Carla was born in Portage to William and Anna (Barron) Salzwedel on April 20, 1947. She attended Montello High School and married Robert Kollaszar in 1964. Together they had two sons: Robert Jr. and Shane; he...
Kimberly Hall
Sep 25, 2015
Kimberly "Kim" Hall, age 42 of Montello passed away Friday afternoon, September 25, 2015 after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. Kim was born in Ripon on June 16, 1973 to Val and Phyllis (Buhrow) Vilwock and graduated from Ripon High School in 1991. She married Rory Hall at his family's farm in the town of Packwaukee on...
Thomas Buraczewski
Sep 24, 2015
Thomas "Tom" Buraczewski, age 81 of Montello passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison with his wife by his side. Tom was born on August 27, 1934 in Milwaukee to Stanley and Rose (Czepurda) Buraczewski. He served his country as a member of both the United States Air Force and Marines. Tom married Mary (Collins) Wright...
Frederick Schernecker
Sep 23, 2015
Frederick "Fritz" L. Schernecker, age 90 of Montello, passed away on September 23, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born on April 28, 1925 in Marshall, the son of Leo and Anna (Freidel) Schernecker. Early in his life he worked very hard on the family farm before meeting the love of his life of 67 years Shirley...
Dorothy Conti
Sep 17, 2015
Dorothy Mae Conti, age 89 of Montello and formerly of Cedarburg passed away early Thursday morning, September 17, 2015 at the Montello Care Center. Dorothy was born in Muskegon, Michigan to Frederick and Caroline (Hofer) Gilbert on August 13, 1926. Dorothy married Charles "Chuck" Conti on June 30, 1951 in Milwaukee. Together they worked and lived in Greenfield for many...
Earl Gordy Jr
Sep 16, 2015
Earl Raymond Gordy Jr., age 67 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was born on October 3, 1947. He is survived by his wife, Susan Klein of Oxford. Earl's wishes were to be cremated and for no service to be held.
Nancy Shurpit
Sep 15, 2015
Nancy Carol Shurpit, age 77 of Neshkoro passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday evening, September 15, 2015 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. Nancy was born in Milwaukee to Eugene and Nellie (Harris) Dalton on June 23, 1938. After moving to Montello, she later married Ervin Shurpit at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Princeton...
Ingwald Wegenke
Sep 9, 2015
Ingwald E. Wegenke, age 93 of Montello passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Montello Care Center. Ingwald was born in Montello on November 18, 1921 the son of Erich and Alma (Draeger) Wegenke. He married Gertrude Otto on November 25, 1942. They had three sons; Warren, Rolf and one who died in infancy. Ingwald served his country in...
Daniel Werdin
Aug 29, 2015
Daniel "Danny" Werdin, age 55 of Montello, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born on August 29, 1960 the son of Gordon and Mary (Atkinson) Werdin in Beaver Dam. He married Barbara Ann Bach in Madison on July 26,...
Gregory Wianecki
Aug 28, 2015
Gregory "Doc" Jerome Wianecki of Montello passed away Friday morning, August 28, 2015 at the Berlin Memorial Hospital at the age of 89. Gregory was born on the family's homesteaded farm in the town of Shields, Marquette County and it was on that very farm that he continued farming most of his life with his wife and family. He married...
Philip Plasky
Aug 27, 2015
Philip R. Plasky, age 65 of Oxford passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Ginger by his side Thursday evening, August 27, 2015 at his home. Phil was born in Chicago on October 23, 1949 to Robert and Loretta (Markarewicz) Plasky. He attended Wells High School in Chicago and later furthered his education at the American Diesel Institute. Phil worked...
Sandra Kirk
Aug 18, 2015
Sandra Lee Kirk, age 70 of Montello passed away Tuesday morning, August 18, 2015 at Tivoli in Portage. Sandra was born in Waukegan, IL to Franklin and Laura (Hess) Crandall Sr. on October 4, 1944. Her family moved to the area in 1955 and she graduated from Montello High School in 1962. Following high school she moved relocated to Oak...
Irene Hoffarth
Aug 18, 2015
Irene Barbara Hoffarth, age 75 of Neshkoro passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, August 18, 2015 at her home. Irene was born in Milwaukee to Myron and Margaret (Pekrun) Billings on August 29, 1939. Following high school, she entered the USO and lived in the Milwaukee area and married Leon Hoffarth on May 18, 1963; together they worked and raised...
Edith Smith
Jul 25, 2015
Edith Smith, age 70 of Montello passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Harriet Curtiss
Jul 22, 2015
Harriet Zinck Curtiss, age 91 of Montello went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Harriet was born to Norman and Alice (Edwards) Zinck on July 21, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. Harriet served in the United States Navy during World War II. She completed her basic training and Navy Corps school in Bethesda, Maryland. While...
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