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.
John Ladik
Mar 21, 2015
John Fred Ladik, age 93 of Montello passed away on March 21, 2015 at his home. John was born on January 10th, 1922 to John and Laura (Frenz) Ladik in Milwaukee. He married June Gaulke on October 3, 1942 at the Cross Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He joined the US Navy on August 31st, 1942 and served his country during...
John Burtch
Mar 8, 2015
John "Jack" Leroy Burtch, age 71 of Oxford and formerly of Pewaukee passed away peacefully Sunday evening March 8, 2015 surrounded by family at his home. Jack was born in West Allis on September 30, 1943 to Jasper "Jack" and Eda (Klemme) Burtch. He graduated from West Allis Central High School in 1961 and worked in and around Milwaukee for...
Harley Frazer
Mar 5, 2015
Harley Duane Frazer, age 74 of Dalton passed away peacefully Thursday evening, March 5, 2015 at American Way in Portage. Harley was born at home in Oxford on August 4, 1940 to Jesse and Alice (Lake) Frazer. He was a 1958 graduate of Oxford High School. Harley was united in marriage to Carol Glover at St. Mary Catholic Church in...
Everette Bandt
Feb 26, 2015
Everette Edward Bandt, age 93 of Germania/Neshkoro went home to be with his Lord early Thursday morning, February 26, 2015 at Martha's in Princeton. Everette was born on November 26, 1921 in Germania to the late Edward and Nathalie (Clocksene) Bandt. He was the oldest of two brothers and one sister. He received his first eight grades of education at...
Vjekoslav Neral
Feb 11, 2015
Vjekoslav "Louie" Neral, age 79 of Montello and formerly of Chicago passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 11, 2015 at his home. Louie was born on March 19, 1935 in Croatia to Franjo and Trezia (Kuharic) Neral. After graduating school, Louie continued his education and became a master baker. He came to the United States in 1962, landing in New...
Joyce Gibbens
Feb 10, 2015
Joyce Ann Gibbens, age 75 of Easton and formerly of Oxford passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, February 10, 2015 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. Joyce was born at home in Oxford to Hiram and Ida (Smith) Goodhue on September 21, 1939. She graduated from Oxford High School in 1957 and later earned an Associate's Degree from the Milwaukee...
Jack Whirry
Feb 4, 2015
Jack Whirry was born on September 27, 1919 in the front room of his parent's farm house in Buffalo Township, Dalton, Wisconsin. He passed away February 4, 2015 at Columbia County Health Care Center, Wyocena. After graduation from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1940, he began his career as Vo Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor at Gibraltar High School...
Howard Doremus
Jan 31, 2015
Howard James Doremus, age 53 of Westfield passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 31, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Howard was born in Toledo, OH on February 5, 1961 to Noel and Arlene (Wilson) Doremus. Following high school, he worked as a mason in Florida and later relocated to Oxford in 1993 and eventually to Westfield. He maintained his...
Donald Cartledge Jr
Jan 30, 2015
Donald "Donnie" Duane Cartledge Jr., age 41 of Grand Marsh died unexpectedly Friday, January 30, 2015 at his home. Donnie was born in Milwaukee on June 20, 1973 to Donald and Christine (Hambly) Cartledge Sr. He graduated from Dodgeland High School in 1991 and has lived with his parents, helping them with their trucking business. Donnie is survived by his...
Robert Kollaszar
Jan 23, 2015
Robert "Rob" Andrew Kollaszar Jr., age 49 of Westfield passed away early Friday morning, January 23, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison. Rob was born in Milwaukee on November 16, 1965 to Robert and Carla (Salswedel) Kollaszar Sr. He was a 1983 graduate of Montello High School and later married Stacy Kratz on August 18, 2009. Rob was employed at...
Harry Heyer
Jan 22, 2015
Harry John Heyer, age 78 of Oxford passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at his home. Harry was born in Milwaukee on April 7, 1936 to Harvey and Julia (Budzish) Heyer. He served his country as a member of both the United States Army and Navy. Following his time in the service, Harry lived in Phelps, WI and later to...
Scott Ditsworth
Jan 18, 2015
Scott Gerard Ditsworth, age 51 died quietly in his home in Montello, Wisconsin, on Sunday, January 18, 2015 from causes unknown. His body was donated for science to the University of Wisconsin. There will be no memorial service at this time. The family will have a private service in the spring where the ashes will be scattered as that was...
Kathryn Brady
Jan 14, 2015
Kathryn Leone Brady, age 88, formerly of Montello, passed away January 14, 2015, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born in Curtiss, WI on May 27, 1926, to Charles and Anna Peterson. She graduated from Owen High School in 1944 and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Wisconsin State Teachers College in Stevens...
Peyton Holland
Jan 13, 2015
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Peyton's name. Peyton M. Holland, age 6 months of Neenah passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, January 13, 2015 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton. She was born on June 25, 2014 to William "Bill" and Jenna (Galbraith) Holland in Appleton. Peyton will be remembered for her determination and fighting spirit....
Lila Metcalf
Jan 11, 2015
Lila C. Metcalf, age 95 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 11, 2015 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. Lila was born on March 17, 1919 to Paul and Grace (Lytle) Salzwedel in Waupan. She was a graduate of Montello High School and furthered her education to become a teacher. Lila married Harold Metcalf on August 23,...
Bette Whitrock
Jan 11, 2015
Bette L. (Burchardt) Whitrock, age 73 went to her eternal home in Heaven Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2015 at her home in Montello. "When life is done, and I in death, shall draw one final breath, You are the One whose face I'll see, my Blessed Savior who died for me." Bette was born in Beaver Dam on January 20,...
James Wojtysiak
Jan 10, 2015
James "Jim" Martin Wojtysiak, age 86 of Montello passed away Saturday evening, January 10, 2015 at the Montello Care Center. Jim was born in Chicago on August 25, 1928 to Martin and Grace (Mach) Wojtysiak. He married Geraldine Hejl at St. Dionysus Catholic Church in Cicero, IL on July 1, 1950. Jim worked for Western Electric as an electrical technician...
Eleanore Schielka
Jan 5, 2015
Eleanore Estell Schielka (nee Lizak), age 81 of Montello and formerly of Chicago passed away Monday afternoon, January 5, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison. Eleanore was born in Chicago on May 12, 1933. She married John Schielka at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Chicago on January 8, 1955 and together they owned and operated Schielka Funeral Home until retiring...
June Conrad
Jan 5, 2015
June Marie Conrad, age 76 of Montello passed away Monday evening January 5, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. June was born in Newton, Wisconsin on March 16, 1938 the daughter of Ruth Irick. She lived and worked in the Milwaukee area; later marrying Joseph Conrad on September 15, 1984 in Milwaukee. Together they moved to Montello part-time in...
Peter Matteoni
Jan 4, 2015
Peter "Pete" David Matteoni Jr., age 79 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 4, 2015 at his home. Pete was born in Highland Park, IL on March 7, 1935 to Peter and Margaret (Gianesin) Matteoni Sr. He married Margaret Haling on November 7, 1953 and together they raised their four daughters in Coloma; Margaret preceded Pete in death...
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