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.
William Metcalf
Jun 9, 2011
William 'Bill' J. Metcalf, age 82, of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday evening, June 9, 2011 at the Montello Care Center. Bill was born on November 13, 1928 in Packwaukee Township, Marquette County to Walter and Jesse (Hall) Metcalf. Bill graduated from Montello High School in 1947 and married Delores Stubbe on October 1, 1949; she preceded him in death...
Kenneth Zellmer
Jun 4, 2011
Kenneth R. Zellmer, age 85 of Montello passed away peacefully at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg, Saturday evening, June 4, 2011. Ken was born in Ridgeville, WI on September 1, 1925 to Alvin and Meta (Schedler) Zellmer. Ken served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946. Following his time in the service, Ken was...
Hubert Koss
Jun 1, 2011
Hubert 'Hubie' Koss, age 57 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 1, 2011. He was born in Beckum, Germany on December 9, 1953 to Otto and Lilly (Jeschke) Koss. Hubie immigrated with his family to Madison in 1955 and graduated from Oregon High School in 1971. Hubie served his country as a member of the United States Army and...
Nancy Baker
May 31, 2011
Nancy A. Baker, age 76 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, May 31, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison. Nancy was born in Westfield, WI on April 16, 1935 to Charles and Beatrice (Lamphear) Fuller. She lived in various parts of the country throughout her life and returned to Montello to be closer to family. Nancy enjoyed reading, gardening...
Harlan Atkinson
May 24, 2011
Harlan J. Atkinson, age 80 of Buffalo Township passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday evening at the Montello Care Center after fighting Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's disease. Harlan was born in Packwaukee to John and Madeline (Markofski) Atkinson on August 2, 1930. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1951 until...
Kathryn Washa
May 16, 2011
Kathryn Irene Washa, age 78 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday evening, May 16, 2011 at Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage. She was born in Madison on February 13, 1933 to Edward and Pearl (West) Killerlain. She graduated from Madison Central High School in 1951 and married Francis 'Frank' Washa on February 9, 1952 at the St. John's Catholic Church...
Norman Johnson
May 16, 2011
Norman 'Norm' J. Johnson, age 83 of Montello passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Norm was born on September 29, 1927, the son of Harry and Esther Johnson in Green Bay, WI. Norm served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. Following...
Frederick Ford
May 8, 2011
Frederick 'Fritz' Ford, age 84 of Montello died unexpectedly at his home Sunday morning, May 8, 2011. Fritz was born in Janesville, WI on July 7, 1926 to Frederick and Claire (Clapp) Ford. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1944 and then joined the Navy where he valiantly served his country during World War II. Fritz married Helen Connors...
Lona Hardell
Apr 27, 2011
Lona L. Hardell, age 54, of Montello passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, April 27, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. She was born in Ripon, WI on November 1, 1956 to Gordon and Lila (Henry) McFarlin. Lona graduated from Montello High School in 1975 and married Randy Hardell at St....
Victor Gruling
Apr 22, 2011
Victor A. Gruling, age 88, of Montello passed away peacefully Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Montello Care Center. Victor was born in Hamburg, WI to Robert C. and Otilie (Zastrow) Gruling. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during World War II under General Eisenhower. On August 15, 1959 he married Leola Richmond in...
Nicole Miller
Apr 20, 2011
Nicole Marie Miller, age 28 of Montello died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, April 20, 2011. Nicole was born in Anaheim, CA to Ernest Miller Sr. and Rose O'Connell on October 26, 1982. She moved to Montello in 1989 and graduated from Montello High School in 2001. Following high school she attended Martin's School of Cosmetology in Madison where she excelled as...
John Hunt
Apr 10, 2011
John L. Hunt, age 67 of New Lisbon, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. John was born in Huntsville, TX on August 13, 1943 to Leroy and Anna (Milkavich) Hunt. John worked as a dock worker unloading and loading trucks. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and had a passion for...
Donna Holmes
Apr 10, 2011
Donna M. Holmes, age 72 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday evening, April 10, 2011 at her home. She was born in Madison on August 23, 1938 to Jesse and Agnes (Esse) DeWitt. She was a 1955 graduate of Madison East High School where she was the first female student to ever receive a scholarship....
Kenneth Paczkowski
Apr 5, 2011
Kenneth J. Paczkowski, age 75 of Montello, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, April 5, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Madison. Ken was born on March 27, 1936 in Suamico, WI to Walter and Clara (Yusvak) Paczkowski. He valiantly served his country in the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army and then married Arline Jagodzinski in Milwaukee...
Jeanne Nestor
Mar 31, 2011
Jeanne V. Nestor, age 82, Flossmoor, passed away peacefully March 31, 2011. She was born on October 22, 1928 to Dillon and Margaret (San Fellipo) O'Neil in Chicago. Jeanne married Dr. Allan Nestor on April 3, 1948 and together they raised their four children in Oak Lawn. She is survived by her children: Pamela (Robert) Crawford of Westfield, WI, Jan...
Keith Glaser
Mar 21, 2011
Keith F. Glaser, age 82, of Montello passed away peacefully early Monday morning, March 21, 2011 at his home. Keith was born on February 6, 1929 in Muscatine, IA to Julius and Harriet (Royal) Glaser. He valiantly served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Army. Following WWII he married Shirley DeKoning in Aberdeen,...
Arnold Singles
Mar 16, 2011
Arnold 'Arnie' K. Singles, age 77, of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, March 16, 2011 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. Arnie was born on June 30, 1933 in Midland, Michigan and he married Joanne Skinner on June 28, 1958. Arnie owned and operated Singles Roofing Company in Elgin and also in the Montello/Westfield area for over...
Verna Gelhar
Mar 12, 2011
Verna M. Gelhar, age 85, of Markesan passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 12, 2011 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born on July 5, 1925 in Dalton, the daughter of Margaret and Rudolph Graff. Verna was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Dalton. On October 5, 1947, she married Marvin...
Duane Phillips
Mar 10, 2011
Duane 'Duke' Phillips, age 23 of Montello/Deforest died unexpectedly on Thursday evening March 10, 2011 at his home. Duke was born on September 9, 1987 in Madison to Andrew 'Pete' and Melissa 'Missy' (Grosse) Phillips and was raised by his grandparents Duane and Phyllis Phillips of rural Montello. Duke loved to make people smile; he enjoyed playing the guitar, riding...
Margaret Klawitter
Mar 2, 2011
Margaret D. Klawitter, age 96 of Montello passed away Wednesday evening March 2, 2011 surrounded by her family at the Montello Care Center. She was born in Packwaukee Township, Marquette County on August 18, 1914 to Raymond and Cora (Leonard) Barron. She graduated from Montello High School and then married Herbert H. Klawitter on November 26, 1932. Margaret was a...
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