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.
Audrey Kuenn
Aug 30, 2012
Audrey L. Kuenn, age 85 of Montello (formerly of Milwaukee) went to her heavenly home, Thursday morning, August 30, 2012 from the Montello Care Center. Audrey was born on November 20, 1926 in Milwaukee to Earl and Anna (Lemke) Bingaman. She graduated from Girls' Tech in 1944 and later married Gordon Kuenn on April 20, 1946. They lived in Milwaukee...
Ann Trimble
Aug 19, 2012
Ann Marie Trimble, age 91 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, August 19, 2012 at the Heritage House in Portage. Ann was born in Packwaukee to Eugene and Clara (Reiche) Herman on June 15, 1921. She attended grade school in Packwaukee and graduated from the Westfield High School. Ann married Raymond Trimble on July 7, 1943 at Langely...
Glenn Meilahn
Aug 18, 2012
Glenn Robert Meilahn, age 77 of Montello (formerly of Fond du Lac) passed away Saturday evening, August 18, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 5, 1935 in Fond du Lac to Edward and Leona (Maske) Meilahn. Glenn married Delores 'Lori' Poppe at the Salem United Methodist Church in Fond du Lac on May 7, 1960. Glenn was...
Kim Klawitter
Aug 9, 2012
Kim 'Kimmer' H. Klawitter, age 54 of Montello died unexpectedly at his home Thursday, August 9, 2012. Kim was born in Portage on November 15, 1957, the son of Henry and Jelaine (Doepke). He was a 1976 graduate of Montello High School and shortly thereafter he enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served his four year commitment and...
Edith Roe
Aug 4, 2012
Edith 'Edie' W. Roe, age 90, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior from the Montello Care Center on Saturday morning, August 4, 2012. Edie was born in rural Lexington, SC to Jasper and Lottie (Rawl) Boles on February 7, 1922. While attending nursing school, she met Robert Roe in Spartenburg, SC and August 14,...
Barbara Frohling
Aug 3, 2012
Barbara Jean Frohling, age 76, of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday evening, August 3, 2012. God called her home after an eleven year courageous battle with cancer. Barb was born in Chicago on June 19, 1936 to Harold and Winifred (O'Shea) Wood. She married Jerry Frohling in South Elgin, IL on April 15, 1967 and after...
Michael Hillsberg
Aug 2, 2012
Michael G. Hillsberg, age 52 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, August 2, 2012 surrounded by his family at home. Mike was born in Green Bay on February 17, 1960 to Eugene and Arlene (Londo) Hillsberg. He attended school and spent his younger years in the Fox Valley. Mike worked as a mason and later married Brenda Guerndt on...
Elizabeth Newhouse
Jul 25, 2012
Elizabeth 'Betty' Newhouse, age 86 of Madison, formerly of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, July 25, 2012 at Oakwood Village in Madison. Betty was born at home in Montello on November 14, 1925 to Antone and Hilda (Kronser) Weiske. She was a 1944 graduate of Montello High School and on September 13, 1948 she married John 'Bud' Newhouse in...
Richard Becker
Jul 23, 2012
Richard Ralph Becker, age 83, of Montello died Monday morning, July 23, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 18th 1928 in Madison, the son of Harvey and Esther (Pufahl) Becker. Richard graduated from Middleton High School in 1946. He married his first love Linda (Williby) on August 13, 1952. Richard served in the...
Sherman Bean
Jun 29, 2012
Sherman P. Bean of Huntley, IL (formerly of Montello) passed away peacefully on Friday evening, June 29, 2012 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois. He was born December 7, 1935 in Milwaukee to Walter and Evelyn Bean and grew up in Montello. He served our country as member of the United States Air Force after high school and then graduated...
Joyce Gniotczynski
Jun 29, 2012
Joyce M. Gniotczynski (nee Mountcastle), age 86 of Montello, formerly of Milwaukee passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 29, 2012 at UW Hospital in Madison. Joyce was born in Milwaukee on January 8, 1926 to George and Martha Mountcastle. She attended Bayview High School in Milwaukee and worked for various companies; later retiring from Easy Painter, Inc. after more than...
Carolyn Pickett
Jun 25, 2012
Carolyn Pickett, age 89 of Markesan passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, June 25, 2102 at the Berlin Memorial Hospital. Carolyn will be cremated and a private family inurnment will take place in Catlin, IL at a later date.
John Arenz
Jun 18, 2012
John 'Dick' R. Arenz, age 76, of Montello passed away Monday evening at the Montello Care Center. He was born in Fond du Lac on July 10, 1935 to John and June (Cleveland) Arenz. John valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Marines from 1954 until 1957 earning multiple service medals. He later married Patricia Miller...
Scott Choate
Jun 12, 2012
Scott James Choate, age 45 of Montello, peacefully passed over to the other side at his parent's home Tuesday evening, June 12, 2012. Scott was born in Rockford, IL on April 12, 1967. He moved to Montello 12 years ago to be near his parents once again. Scott had always loved this area. His immediate family made numerous trips visiting...
Howard Zellmer
Jun 7, 2012
Howard W. Zellmer, age 75, of Montello passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, early Thursday morning, June 7, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Howard was born on the family farm in Shields Township, Marquette County on July 19, 1936 to Paul and Irene (Pischke) Zellmer. He was a 1954 graduate of Montello High School and on February...
Mary Moe
Jun 6, 2012
Mary Louise Moe, age 67 of Montello went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday evening, June 6, 2012 from the Montello Care Center. Mary was born in Milwaukee on February 13, 1945 to Lester and Georgianna (Gregg) Moe. Mary was employed by Rayovac Battery until she moved to Montello in the early 1970's. While in Montello, Mary worked...
Debra Schmitz
Jun 4, 2012
Debra 'Deb' L. Schmitz, age 49 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly, early Monday morning, June 4, 2012 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Deb was born in Cross Plains, WI on August 25, 1962. She was raised in DeForest and later moved to the Montello Area and married Dale Schmitz on September 19, 2003. Deb enjoyed the outdoors; deer hunting,...
Thora Bro
May 27, 2012
Thora 'Connie' Bro, age 95 of Montello, WI and also of Katy, TX, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, May 27, 2012 surrounded by her family at home. She was born in Bode, Iowa on July 26, 1916 to Henry and Sarah Gullixson. Connie graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls with a degree in Education. She later...
Adelaide Krentz
May 26, 2012
Adelaide 'Addie' Catherine Krentz, age 89 of Montello passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, May 26, 2012 at Martha's CBRF in Princeton. Addie was born in Flushing, New York on April 4, 1923 to Walter and Adelaide (Scherg) Klee. Addie was working as a secretary for Montgomery Wards when she met Ernest Krentz while he was stationed in New York serving...
Derek Ferch
May 22, 2012
Derek David Ferch, age 24 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in La Crosse. Derek was born in Berlin, WI on February 24, 1988 to David and Judy (Holmes) Ferch. He was a 2006 graduate of Sun Prairie High School and was most recently working for a commercial fishing company from the La Crosse area. Derek loved...
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