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.
Oliver Schmudlach
Oct 30, 2013
Oliver Timothy Schmudlach entered this world on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, but he was already in the presence of his Savior. His brief life was a gift and blessing to all who knew of him. Oliver is the beloved son of Gabriel and Kathy (Gildenzoph) Schmudlach of Montello. His six siblings, Samuel, Silas, Eli, Margaret, Noah, and Clara, had great...
Kenneth Holderman
Oct 28, 2013
Kenneth L. Holderman, age 95 formerly of rural Oxford/Wisconsin Dells passed away peacefully at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehab Center in West Bend, WI. Ken was born in Nappanee, IN on May 8, 1918 to Herman and Hazel (Musser) Holderman. He married Madeline Patterson in February of 1936 in Chicago and she preceded him death in August of 1980....
Iva Crawford
Oct 28, 2013
Iva M. Crawford, age 91, of Westfield passed away peacefully Monday morning, October 28, 2013 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. She was born August 4, 1922 in the town of Springfield, Marquette County the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Dixon) Gibson. She attended Oak Dale rural school and graduated from Westfield High School in 1939. She continued her...
Sandy Reilly
Oct 27, 2013
Santina "Sandy" Reilly, age 91 of Montello passed away peacefully, early Sunday morning, October 27, 2013 at the Heartland House in Wautoma. Sandy was born in West Allis, WI to Peter and Angeline (Mazurco) Congelosi on February 18, 1922. She married Leroy J. Reilly in Louisville, KY on December 4, 1943. Together they lived and worked in Milwaukee from 1945...
Todd Luger
Oct 27, 2013
Todd A. Luger, age 42 of Oxford died unexpectedly Sunday, October 27, 2013 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Todd was born in Portage on May 4, 1971 to David and Linda (Ramker) Luger. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1989 and went on become a very talented heavy equipment operator and diesel mechanic. Todd was a very giving person and...
Florence Skorka
Oct 25, 2013
Florence L. Skorka, age 89 of Oxford passed away peacefully at her home on October 25, 2013. Florence was born in Chicago on July 22, 1924 to Ernest and Veronica (Bergeron) Ceglarek. Growing up with her family in Bucktown on Chicago's north side, she met and married Edwin Skorka at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in 1946. Edwin...
Donald Johnson
Oct 20, 2013
Donald "Donny" Johnson, age 62 of Racine and Montello passed away Sunday morning, October 20, 2013 at the Montello Care Center after a lengthy battle with cancer. Donny was born in Alexandria, MN to Herbert and Harriet (Carlstrom) Johnson on November 8, 1950. He grew up on a dairy farm near Brandon, MN and graduated from Kensington High School in...
Charlene Fredrick
Oct 16, 2013
Charlene B. Fredrick, age 67 of Packwaukee passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday evening, October 16, 2013. Charlene was born in Chicago, IL on May 6, 1946 to Mark and Jessica (Lange) Croasdale. She graduated from Augusta High School in Augusta, WI and married John Fredrick on March 7, 1964. Together they resided in Racine, WI and raised their...
Helen Peura
Oct 10, 2013
Helen Virginia Peura, age 82 of Oxford passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo after a lengthy battle with cancer. Helen was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Kenneth and Esther (Rudolph) Drinkwine on February 10, 1931. She later married Karl Peura on April 2, 1976 in Kenosha; he preceded her in death on January...
Layla Strickland
Oct 7, 2013
Layla Claire Strickland was stillborn at 31 weeks on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage to Matt and Jessie Strickland of Westfield. Private family services were held under the direction of Rev. Laverne Larson at Faith United Methodist Church in Westfield. Please take a moment to view the celebration wall. Feel free to leave a condolence...
Valerie Miller
Oct 5, 2013
Valerie Miller, age 71 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday evening, October 5, 2013 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. Valerie was born in Mornoe, Wisconsin to Glen and Velma Olson on October 13, 1941. She completed 3 years at Columbus Academy and obtained her degree in Art. On July 9, 1960 she married...
Kenneth Labrenz
Oct 1, 2013
Kenneth "Tink" Labrenz, age 74 of Oxford passed away Tuesday evening, October 1, 2013 at UW-Hospital in Madison. Tink was born at home on October 9, 1938 to Arthur and Elizabeth (Grant) Labrenz and raised on the family farm in rural Oxford. He was a 1957 graduate of the Oxford High School and after a brief stint working construction he...
Arlene Ransom
Sep 30, 2013
Arlene Anna (Radke) Ransom, age 92, formerly of Montello, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on September 30th 2013 in Canby, Oregon. With hospice assistance for 5 days, she was cared for by her two daughters and son-in-law. She had been living for the last three and one half years in Hope Village Assisted...
Edward Gaffke
Sep 19, 2013
Edward "Ed" Gaffke Jr., age 88 of Redgranite and formerly of Milwaukee passed away peacefully at his daughter's cottage on Lake Puckaway Thursday afternoon, September 19, 2013. Following Ed's wishes, he will be cremated and private family services will be held in Milwaukee at a later date.
Allison Starrine
Sep 13, 2013
Allison "Al" Starrine, age 98 of Montello passed away peacefully, Friday evening, September 13, 2013 at the Montello Care Center. Al was born in Milwaukee to Kenneth and Irene (Lambrecht) Starrine on August 5, 1915. He attended Washington High School in Milwaukee and furthered his education at Franklin University in Washington D.C. Following college, Al worked as an FBI agent...
Irma Brown
Sep 10, 2013
Irma Brown, age 87 passed away early Tuesday morning at the Montello Care Center. Following Irma's wishes, private services will be held at a later date.
Margaret O'Connell
Sep 8, 2013
Margaret "Marge" O'Connell, age 71 of Oxford passed away Sunday evening, September 8, 2013 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Marge was born in Chicago, IL to James and Rose Battista on September 5, 1942. She attended school in the Chicago area and it wasn't until the late 1980's that she moved to Oxford. She married her friend of many...
James Holland
Sep 3, 2013
James "Jim" D. Holland, age 82 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2013 at Metta Homes in Montello. Jim was born on January 16, 1931 in Chicago to Joseph and Clara (Jacobitz) Holland. He graduated from Fenger High School in 1949 and served his country as a member of the United States Air...
Aniceta Disler
Aug 31, 2013
Aniceta Disler, age 95 of Montello passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Private family services will be held at St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago at a later date.
Margaret Helm
Aug 29, 2013
Margaret Mae Helm, age 84 of Oxford passed away peacefully Thursday evening, August 29, 2013 at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship. Margaret was born in the town of Easton, Adams County to Paul and Gladys (Bisbee) Reichhoff on April 21, 1929. She graduated from Adams High School in 1947 and later married Robert "Bob" Helm in November of 1969....
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