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.

Marlene Grisaffi

Marlene Grisaffi

Jun 22, 2014

Marlene Mary Grisaffi, age 77 of Montello passed away peacefully with her son by her side Sunday evening, June 22, 2014 at her home. Marlene was born in Milwaukee on February 18, 1937 to Arthur and Helen (Wojciechowski) Napieralski. She later married Jerome Grisaffi in June of 1955 and together they lived and worked in Milwaukee until Jerome's passing in...

Rev. Geneva Rushing

Rev. Geneva Rushing

Jun 19, 2014

Rev. Geneva M. Rushing, age 87, formerly of Montello, WI passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, June 19, 2014 at the Markesan Resident Home. She was born on June 10, 1927 in George, Iowa, the daughter of Dick and Rowena (De Weerd) Van Wyhe. They Moved to Wisconsin in 1941 and lived on a farm near Clinton. Unable to attend...

Gary Schwochert

Gary Schwochert

Jun 18, 2014

Gary E. Schwochert, age 64 of Kingston passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at his home; he will now join with special friend in the afterlife. Gary was born in Portage to Gerald and Jacqueline (Kozlowski) Schwochert on June 18, 1950. He was raised in Milwaukee and attended Riverside High School. Gary served his country as a member of...

Shirley Werdin

Shirley Werdin

Jun 17, 2014

Shirley Ann Werdin, age 78 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2014 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. Shirley was born in Ripon to David and Rosabelle (Bilderbach) Teela on November 8, 1935. She graduated from Ripon High School and later attended cosmetology school in Milwaukee. Shirley married Donald Werdin on September 3, 1953 and...

Claire Alexander

Claire Alexander

Jun 15, 2014

Claire L. Alexander, age 87 of Montello passed away early Sunday morning, June 15, 2014 at Tivoli in Portage. Claire was born in Portage on December 21, 1926 to Robert and Ethel (Thatcher) Alexander. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. Claire attended Chillicothe Business College in Chillicothe, Missouri and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Claire was a...

Dean Kortenhoven

Dean Kortenhoven

Jun 10, 2014

Dean A. Kortenhoven, age 54 of Harrisville/Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday evening, June 10, 2014 at his home. Dean was born in Illinois on July 6, 1959 the son of Nicholas and Johanna (Beenes) Kortenhoven. He earned a degree from ITT Technical College and worked for GE Medical for 25 years as an IT manager and...

Robert Bornick

Robert Bornick

Jun 8, 2014

Robert "Bob" Bornick, age 76 of Montello passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family following a brief illness Sunday evening, June 8, 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Bob was born in Montello on October 8, 1937 to Edwin and Wilma (Jones) Bornick. He graduated from Montello High School in 1955 and went on to valiantly serve his country...

Garry Glover

Garry Glover

May 21, 2014

Garry Glover galloped over the crest of the hill and into the sunset during the early hours of Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the age of 72. He lived a full and giving life, deeply involved in family and community. Garry was born on October 25, 1941 in Rio and grew up in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County where...

Michael Connor

Michael Connor

May 7, 2014

Michael J. Connor, age 76 of Montello, WI/Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Wednesday morning, May 7, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Mike was born in Madison to Verus and Thelma (Steinmetz) Connor on March 2, 1938. He attended Madison East High School and went on to own and operate Metaskil, Inc., a metal...

Trude Schwartz

Trude Schwartz

May 6, 2014

Trude E. Schwartz, age 67 of Madison and formerly of Montello passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at her home in Madison. She was born on April 21, 1947 to Leo and Gertrude (Thill) Schwartz in Ripon, Wisconsin. Trude graduated from Montello High School in 1965 and has worked ever since for UW-Wisconsin Madison at Bascom Hall in the...

Thomas Owens

Thomas Owens

May 5, 2014

Thomas Lee Owens, age 45 of Montello passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison after a courageous battle with a rare blood disorder. Tom was born in Portage on October 29, 1968 to Llewellyn and Marie (Kluender) Owens. He graduated from Montello High in 1986 and furthered his education at UW-Stout. Tom has been a...

Robert Klewer

Robert Klewer

Apr 24, 2014

Robert "Big Bob" Klewer, age 56 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 24, 2014 at his home. Bob was born in Milwaukee on November 25, 1957 to William and Lillian (Rosella) Klewer. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School and furthered his education in auto body repair. He owned and operated his own auto body shop in Milwaukee until...

Thomas Przybyl

Thomas Przybyl

Apr 16, 2014

Thomas Przybyl, age 77 of Packwaukee passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, April, 16 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Following Tom's wishes, he will be cremated and no services will be held.

Ronald Yurek

Ronald Yurek

Apr 9, 2014

Ronald F. "Ron" Yurek, age 70 of Neshkoro/Germania passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, April 9, 2014 at his home. Ron was born in Chicago, IL to Frank and Rose (Jelenowski) Yurek on October 28, 1943. Ron graduated from Fenton High School and went on to work as a union electrician in the Chicago Area for 50 years. He married...

Dale Towery

Dale Towery

Apr 6, 2014

Dale Towery, age 73 of Montello passed away Sunday evening, April, 6 2014 at Joanie's Home in Montello. Dale will be cremated and private family services will be held at a later date.

Ronald Buchholtz

Ronald Buchholtz

Mar 30, 2014

Ronald Buchholtz, age 66 of Montello died Sunday morning, March 30, 2014 at his home. Per Ronald's wishes, he will be cremated and private services will be held.

Jean Roidt

Jean Roidt

Mar 30, 2014

Jean Kay Roidt, age 68 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2014 surrounded by her family at UW Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Jean was born in Cambridge, WI on October 1, 1945 to Paul and Mabel (Harter) Christ. She was a graduate of Lake Mills High School and went on the further her education...

William Mulhern

William Mulhern

Mar 28, 2014

William "Bill" Arthur Mulhern, age 90 of Montello passed away peacefully Friday evening, March 28, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living in Waunakee. Bill was born on March 7, 1924 to Arthur and Esther (Wolf) Mulhern in Mazomanie, WI. He attended Montello High School and moved to Waunakee where he met and later married Gladys...

Bessie Eggleston

Bessie Eggleston

Mar 21, 2014

She loved her chickens, she loved her sheep, she loved her family. She taught scores of children to love the natural world. She took in injured birds and nursed them back to health and found joy in apple blossoms, and she would have smiled to know she died at the spring equinox, the season of rebirth. Bessie Lois McGwin Eggleston...

Margaret Laue

Margaret Laue

Mar 11, 2014

Margaret "Margie" Laue, age 73 of Oxford left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday evening March 11, 2014 from Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Margie was born in Sheboygan to Eli and Amiee (Manteufel) Sorensen on July 29, 1940. She grew up in Oxford, graduated from Oxford High School and furthered her education at the Columbia...

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