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.

Warren Conkey

Warren Conkey

May 18, 2012

Warren E. Mc Conkey, age 65, of Westfield died Friday, May 18, 2012 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Warren was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on August 25, 1946 to Douglas and Mildred (Forester) Mc Conkey. He valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a medic for the 101st...

Zelma Cragin

Zelma Cragin

May 14, 2012

Zelma Elsa Cragin, age 94 of Montello, died early Monday morning, May 14, 2012 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on February 18, 1918 in Mecan Township, Marquette County to August and Emma (Prill) Draeger. On August 22, 1936 she married Bernard Cragin at the St. John's Lutheran Church parsonage in Montello; he preceded her in death on...

William Maddock Jr

William Maddock Jr

May 4, 2012

William Maddock, age 83 of Montello died early Friday morning, May 4, 2012 at the Montello Care Center. At his request, he will be cremated and private family services will be held at a later date.

Martin Travis

Martin Travis

May 2, 2012

Martin 'Marty' Travis, age 81, of Montello passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, May 2, 2012 surrounded by his family at his home. Marty was born in Chicago on September 11, 1930 to John and Mary (Trlak) Travis. Marty valiantly served his country as a paratrooper in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He later married Irene Cotte in...

Janis Tollefson

Janis Tollefson

May 2, 2012

Janis Marie Tollefson, age 64 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, May 2, 2012 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Janis was born on July 2, 1947 in Stevens Point, WI to Herman and Alice (Finnessy) Herrick. She was a graduate of Rio High School and later married Odell Tollefson on September 30, 1967 in Portage. Janis was a...

Deloris Campbell

Deloris Campbell

Apr 25, 2012

Deloris O. Campbell, age 92 of Montello passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, April 25, 2012 at the Home Health United St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. She was born on October 27, 1919 at home in Lewiston Township, Columbia County to Harry and Lillie Paulson. Deloris attended elementary school in Wyocena and graduated from Portage High School in 1937. On...

Hiram Rhoads

Hiram Rhoads

Apr 20, 2012

Hiram 'Dusty' S. Rhoads, age 87 of Dalton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday evening, April 20, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. Dusty was born on January 5, 1925 in Taylorville, IL to Samuel and Goldie (Simpson) Rhoads. He attended school in Springfield, IL and furthered his education at Art Center College in California. Dusty...

Kay Theisen

Kay Theisen

Apr 13, 2012

Kay F. Theisen (nee Hammond), age 74 of Montello, passed away after of a short illness on Friday, April 13, 2012 surrounded by her loving family at home. Kay was born August 3, 1937 in White Creek, WI and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School. Kay worked as a legal secretary for several law firms in the Montello and Wautoma areas....

Amanda Boeker

Amanda Boeker

Apr 3, 2012

Amanda Kay Boeker, age 31 of Madison, formerly of Germania, Marquette County passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, April 3, 2012 surrounded by her family at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Amanda was born on June 26, 1980 in Portage to Wayne 'Bud' and Tracy (Nelson) Boeker. Amanda graduated from Montello High School in 1998 and furthered her education at UW-Oshkosh with...

Lisa Stansbury

Lisa Stansbury

Mar 25, 2012

Lisa Lynn Stansbury, age 36, formerly of Montello, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 25, 2012 into the loving arms of our savoir, Jesus Christ. Lisa was born on December 13, 1975 in Madison to Judy and Gary Schmidtke-Stansbury. Lisa grew up in Madison and also Montello with her parents and sister, Tami Stansbury. Lisa was a loving daughter, sister and...

Janice Toth

Janice Toth

Mar 22, 2012

Janice G. Toth, age 79, of Packwaukee passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, March 22, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Janice was born in Skokie, Il on May 30, 1932 to Edward and Margaret (Genz) Boekenhauer. She married Peter J. Toth on May 5, 1951 in Morton Grove, Il at St. Martha's Catholic Church and from that...

Emily Klump

Emily Klump

Mar 15, 2012

Emily Elaine Klump, age 80 of Oxford, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Emily was born on March 20, 1931 in Jackson Township, Adams County, to Frederick and Katie (Hayes) Nelson. Emily attended both elementary and high school in Oxford, graduating in 1948. She furthered her education at the Milwaukee Business College; working many...

Milo Ethum

Milo Ethum

Mar 13, 2012

Milo Ethun, age 77 of Montello died Tuesday evening at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. At this time all arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will appear as soon as it becomes available.

Robert Mazurek

Robert Mazurek

Mar 12, 2012

Robert 'Bronco' Mazurek, age 73 of Montello passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 at his home on Buffalo Lake. Robert was born in St. Louis, MO on July 17, 1938 to John and Lottie (Panus) Mazurek. He graduated from Grayslake High School in Grayslake, IL and he furthered his education at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, graduating in 1961....

Mervin Nagle

Mervin Nagle

Mar 3, 2012

Mervin 'Red' Nagle, age 81 of Montello passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 3, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. Red was born in Chicago on February 18, 1931 to Mervin W. and Anna (Redding) Nagle. Red worked as a hot tar roofer for over 35 years in the Chicago area; the majority...

Fern Marshall

Fern Marshall

Feb 29, 2012

Fern E. Marshall, age 83 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, February 29, 2012 at Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage. Fern was born in Winter, WI on July 29, 1928 to Richard and Louisa (Hammon) Nelson. She married Ralph Marshall in Dolton, IL on July 2, 1955 at St. Paul Lutheran Church and from that union came two children....

Walter Buchholtz

Walter Buchholtz

Feb 27, 2012

Walter H. Buchholtz, age 95, of Westfield passed away peacefully early Monday morning, February 27, 2012 at Harris Villa. He was born on July 19th, 1916 to Otto and Olga (Kruger) Buchholtz at their home in Springfield Township, Marquette County. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westfield. He married Thelma Crawford June 22nd, 1940. In 1941,...

Daniel Pangborn

Daniel Pangborn

Feb 27, 2012

Daniel R. Pangborn, age 52 of Westfield passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord Jesus Monday evening, February 27, 2012 at University Hospital in Madison. Beloved son of DeWitt and Sharryl Pangborn. Dear brother of Sharilyn (Dale) Olson, Thomas (Susan) Pangborn, Cathiane (Jeffrey) Porasik and Patrick (Kimberly) Pangborn. Loving father of David Pangborn. Also survived by many nieces,...

Bernadine Hartwig

Bernadine Hartwig

Feb 22, 2012

Bernadine Hartwig, age 82, of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 22, 2012 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Bernadine was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1929 in La Crosse, WI to Elmer and Luella (Hensel) Voshart. She was born again through baptism on December 15, 1929 and confirmed at Mt. Calvary Ev. Lutheran...

Thomas Campion

Thomas Campion

Feb 22, 2012

Thomas J. Campion, age 51 of Packwaukee died Wednesday afternoon, February 22, 2012. Tom was born in Portage on March 20, 1960 to Maurice and Mary Lou (Sullivan) Campion. Tom graduated from Montello High School in 1979. Following high school he served his country as member of the US Navy. Tom enjoyed spending time with his friends and family; some...

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