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.

Dorothy Galbraith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

John Ladik

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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