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 Olbinski
Jan 30, 2014
John L. Olbinski Jr., age 74 of Oxford passed away Thursday evening, January 30, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Madison. John was born in Milwaukee on July 8, 1939 to the late John and Blanche (Sadowski) Olbiniski Sr. He served his country as a member of the US Army from 1963 until 1965. Following his time in service, John...
Donald Kallenbach
Jan 29, 2014
Donald "Don" F. Kallenbach, age 86 of Montello passed away Wednesday morning, January 29, 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Don was born in the town of Packwaukee, Marquette County to Anton and Laura (Mitchell) Kallenbach on May 28, 1927. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy at the end of World War II....
Doris Schreindl
Jan 29, 2014
Doris Margaret Schreindl, age 91 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, January 29, 2014 at Tivoli in Portage. Doris was born in Coleman, Wisconsin to Joseph and Lorrain (White) Lesperance on April 16, 1922. She graduated from South Milwaukee High School and later married Milton Schreindl on July 27, 1940 in Milwaukee at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Milton...
Norma Jachthuber
Jan 25, 2014
Norma E. Jachthuber, age 93 of Princeton passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 25, 2014 in Princeton with her family by her side. She was born on the family farm in the town of Mecan, Marquette County on August 2, 1920 to the late Gustav and Mae (Luedtke) Buchholz. She left the family farm during World War ll to work...
Marlin Zellmer
Jan 22, 2014
Marlin H. Zellmer, age 75 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, January 22, 2014 at his home. Marlin was born in Montello to Paul and Irene (Pischke) Zellmer on July 6, 1938. He was a 1956 graduate of Montello High School and later married Barbara Groskreutz on December 13, 1958 in Milwaukee at Bethel Lutheran Church. Marlin managed automotive...
Randall Kersten
Jan 14, 2014
Randall "Randy" Kersten, age 60 of Oxford passed away early Tuesday morning, January 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family after losing his battle with ALS. Randy was born in Kenosha on November 7, 1953 to Calvin and Geraldine (Foreman) Kersten. He graduated from Tremper High School in Kenosha in 1971 and married Lori Gardinier on August 14,...
Marie Kosmala
Jan 12, 2014
Marie Kosmala, age 88 of Montello passed away peacefully after a brief illness Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born in Chicago on October 30, 1925 to James and Georgia (Alexis) Kalamaras. She graduated from Lucy Flower High School and later married Felix Kosmala at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Chicago on May...
William Coyle
Jan 8, 2014
William "Bill" Coyle, age 69 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Bill was born on July 1, 1944 to William R. and Minnie Jean (Chelf) Coyle in Antioch, California. He served his country as a member of United States Marines and on February 18, 1963 he married Eunice Siekert in...
Francis Becwar
Jan 5, 2014
Francis Joseph Becwar, age 75 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 5, 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born in Prairie du Chien, WI on September 17, 1938 to Joseph and Agnes (Fritsche) Becwar. He attended a country grade school and graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1956 and later married Janice Miller...
Duane Phillips
Dec 30, 2013
Duane Virgil Phillips, age 81 of Montello and formerly of Deforest passed away Monday evening, December 30, 2013 surrounded by his family at his home after a lengthy illness. Duane was born in Monroe to Alva and Maudell (Grenwald) Phillips on January 3, 1932. He grew up in Browntown and went on to serve his country in during the Korean...
Betty Ripple
Dec 20, 2013
Betty Jane Ripple, age 86 of Oxford passed away peacefully Friday evening, December 20, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo. Betty was born in Oxford on July 31, 1927 to Clarence and Helen (Fredericks) Davies. She grew up in Randolph and graduated from Randolph High School in 1944. Betty furthered her education, graduating from the Milwaukee Business College. Betty...
Florence Bloom
Dec 16, 2013
Florence A. Bloom, age 96 of Montello and formerly of Arlington Heights, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, December 16, 2013 from the Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. She was born in Chicago on September 4, 1917 to John and Angela (Kasprowicz) Kotas. She graduated from Kelley High School in 1935 and married Lester Eisermann...
Margaret Wilson
Dec 13, 2013
Margaret L. Wilson, age 85 of Oxford passed away Friday afternoon, December 13, 2013 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born at home in Oxford to Lawrence and Marie (Williams) Purdy on November 26, 1928. She attended Oxford Grade School and graduated from the Oxford High School. On April 16, 1955 she married Sherman Wilson at the Lutheran Church...
Alice Dunn
Dec 8, 2013
Alice Irene Dunn, age 75 of Briggsville, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 8, 2013. She was born in Lusk, WY to John and Audrey (Howard) Campbell on August 17, 1938. She married Tommie Dunn in Detroit, Michigan and they settled in Florida in the early 1970's. While in Florida, Alice worked for Bayonet Point Hospital for 25 years as...
Barbara Schmidt
Dec 6, 2013
Barbara Schmidt, age 64 of Montello/Lake Puckaway passed away Friday morning, December 6th at the Montello Care Center. Private family services will be held for Barbara at a later date near her daughter's home in Colorado. Please take a moment and leave your condolence here on the celebration wall.
Barbara Marshall
Nov 25, 2013
Barbara "Barb" Marshall, age 60 of Oxford passed away Monday afternoon, November 25, 2013 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Barb was born in Milwaukee to Frank and Ruth Weasel on May 16, 1953. She attended Rufus King High School and at age 17 she moved to Marquette County. Throughout her adult life, she has lived in various parts of...
LeLon Klemp
Nov 23, 2013
LeLon "Skip" Klemp, age 73 of Montello/Lake Puckaway passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 23, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Skip was born on October 5, 1940 to Carl and Ruth (Dudzinski) Klemp in Ripon. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1959 and served his country as a member of the United States Marines from 1960 thru 1963....
Darryl Kubik
Nov 13, 2013
Darryl K. Kubik, age 59, of Montello passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, November 13, 2013 at his home. Darryl was born in Milwaukee the son of Kenneth and Marilyn (Schultz) Kubik on May 9, 1954. He graduated from Muskego High School in 1972 and continued his education at WCTC in Pewaukee for auto body repair. On September 9, 2000...
Rachel Meiller
Nov 2, 2013
Rachel L. Meiller, age 37 of Packwaukee passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, November 2, 2013 at her home. She was born in Milwaukee on September 14, 1976 to Robin and Dawn (Springer) Meiller. Rachel attended Montello High School and went on to work as a server at many of the local establishments. She gave birth to her daughter, Sommer in...
Carol Polk
Nov 1, 2013
Carol M. Polk, age 72 of Montello died at her home surrounded by her family Friday evening, November 1, 2013. Carol was born July 11, 1941 the second child of Joseph A. Resop and Doris Voeltner Resop in Berlin, WI. Carol married Robert S. Polk on March 5, 1960. Carol was a woman of strong will and faith; she lived...
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