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.
Donald Kapke
Dec 10, 2014
Donald Leonard Kapke, age 71 of Oxford passed away Wednesday morning, December 10, 2014 with his loving wife by his side at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena after a courageous battle with ALS. Don was born on November 13, 1943 in Milwaukee to Leonard and Mildred (Rhode) Kapke. He graduated from Westfield High in 1962 and went on...
Lacy DeWitt
Dec 4, 2014
Lacy Herman DeWitt Jr., age 85 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, December 4, 2014 at his home. Herman was born in Fond du Lac to Lacy C. and Viola (Kroenke) DeWitt Sr. on December 5, 1928. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1950 until 1952; earning a Silver Star medal. Herman...
Geraldine Kersten
Nov 22, 2014
Geraldine Martha Kersten, age 84 of Oxford passed away peacefully Saturday morning, November 22, 2014 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Geraldine was born in Kenosha to Archie and Violet (Smith) Foreman on January 10, 1930. She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School and later married Calvin Kersten on February 7, 1953 in Kenosha. They moved to Oxford...
Raymond Niven
Nov 21, 2014
Raymond "Ray" W. Niven, age 76 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 21, 2014 at his home. Ray was born in Norridge Township, Cook County, IL on June 11, 1938 to John "Herb" and Hilma (Nordby) Niven. He served his country as a member of the United States Army and later married Eileen Fitzgerald on May 30, 1959 at...
Marie Budney
Nov 17, 2014
Marie A. Budney, age 83 of Oxford passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at her home. Marie was born on February 11, 1931 to Joseph and Mary (Kolinski) Toporski in Cudahy. She married Raymond Budney in Milwaukee on October 4, 1952 and together lived and raised their family until moving the Oxford area in 1993. Raymond preceded Marie in death...
Margaret Procknow
Nov 15, 2014
Margaret Isabel Procknow, age 95 of Oxford/Madison passed away peacefully Saturday morning, November 15, 2014 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center in Sun Prairie. Margaret was born on July 4, 1919 on the family farm in the town of Oxford to R. Judd and Luella (Neilson) Dunn; she was the eldest of four children. Margaret graduated from Oxford High...
Tim Martin
Nov 13, 2014
Timothy "Tim" Irl Martin, age 76 of Montello passed away Thursday evening, November 13, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison. Tim was born in Milwaukee to Omer and Esther (Nicholas) Martin on June 16, 1938. He married Shirley Belanger and together they raised their two daughters in the Milwaukee area; she preceded him in death on February 5, 1996. Tim...
Arnold Riley
Nov 10, 2014
Arnold "Arnie" J. Riley, age 61 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, November 10, 2014. Arnie was born on October 4, 1953 in Wisconsin Dells to Earl and Alice (Borud) Riley. Arnie married Cherie Zinke at the Oxford Bible Church on April 21, 1979 and together they were blessed with five children; she preceded him in death on July...
Bernadette Marsh
Nov 3, 2014
Bernadette "Bernie" D. Marsh (nee Golla), age 72 of Montello passed away Monday evening, November 3, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison from injuries she sustained in an accident that took place on Saturday, November 1st. She was born in Chicago on May 31, 1942 to Alphonse and Scholastica (Sankey) Golla. Bernie attained a bachelor's degree from Edgewood College in...
Jessica Halverson
Nov 3, 2014
INSERT PHOTO Jessica Danielle DeCarlis Halverson, age 22 of Portage/Oxford died Monday, November 3, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident. Jessica was born on December 11, 1991 in Portage. She graduated from Portage High School with the class of 2010 and was most recently working as a rural mail carrier for the Portage Post Office. She was also...
James Smith
Oct 31, 2014
James "Smitty" Smith Sr., age 72 of Oxford passed away Friday afternoon, October 31, 2014 at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 13, 1942 to Benjamin and Sylvia (Snarski) Smith. Smitty worked as a truck driver and retired from the Chicago Tribune after 30 years of faithful employment. He married Theresa "Terry" Ballog in Chicago in...
Lois Cain
Oct 23, 2014
Lois L. Cain, age 75 of Montello passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, October 23, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Lois was born in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County on January 23, 1939 to Charles and Aileen (Ashley) Kratz Sr. She was happily married to Merle Cain since August 4, 1980 and he preceded her in death...
Steven Wolk
Oct 21, 2014
Steven Wolk, 61 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 21st at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Marcella Ernsting
Oct 19, 2014
Marcella C. Ernsting, age 89 of Montello passed away Sunday morning, October 19, 2014 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. She was born in Chicago to Gottfried and Anna (Frank) Melzer on December 30, 1924. She graduated from Steinmetz High School in Chicago in 1942. Marcella was united in marriage to Charles Ernsting on January 9, 1943; together...
Muriel Kaenel
Oct 16, 2014
Muriel Patricia Kaenel, age 83, of Montello entered into heaven on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on November 17, 1930 in Illinois, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Connolly. Muriel was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" W. Kaenel on December 10, 1947 in Missouri. Together they moved to Montello in 1970....
Donna Pechnik
Oct 16, 2014
Donna Pechnik, age 79 of Oxford passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 16, 2014 at the Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena. Following Donna's wishes, she will be cremated and private services will be held.
Kenneth Barton
Oct 14, 2014
Kenneth M. Barton, age 71 of Packwaukee passed away Tuesday morning, October 14, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born in Portage to Roy and Blanche (Werner) Barton on March 25, 1943. He attended elementary school in Packwaukee and graduated from Montello High School in 1961. Ken served his country as a member of the United States Navy....
Jo-Ann Bridges
Oct 11, 2014
Jo-Ann P. Bridges, age 74 of Friendship and formerly of Packwaukee passed away Saturday afternoon, October 11, 2014 at her home in Friendship. Jo-Ann was born in Chicago, IL to Chester and Betty (Flentke) Johnson on October 17, 1939. She attended St. Joseph Elementary and Bowen High School, both in Chicago. Jo-Ann married Robert Bridges on August 7, 1977 in...
Francis Winkler
Oct 9, 2014
Francis "Fran" Jerome Winkler, age 69 of Packwaukee passed away Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Madison. Fran was born in Portage on April 8, 1945 to Jerome and Lola (Barton) Winkler. He graduated from Montello in 1963 and went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Army. Fran became a...
Verna Roidt
Oct 2, 2014
Verna O. Roidt, age 81 of Montello passed away early Thursday morning, October 2, 2014 at the UW Hospital in Madison. Verna was born on June 7, 1933 in Galesburg, North Dakota to Henry and Selma (Stundahl) Smith. She graduated from high school in Halstad, MN and later moved to Wisconsin to live with her sister. Verna married Robert Roidt...
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