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.
Robert Oliver
Dec 18, 2011
Robert 'Bob' Oliver, age 90 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 18, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 10, 1921 in Dallas, TX to Robert and Bessie (Tunnell) Oliver. Upon completion of high school and college he joined the military and valiantly served his country during World War II as a...
Adele Linn
Dec 1, 2011
Adele (Howe) Linn, age 92 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 1, 2011 at Whistling Pines Assisted Living in Waupaca. Adele was born in Chicago on October 23, 1919. She married Walter Linn in Chicago, he preceded her in death in 1970. Adele was a very humorous person, she liked to laugh and play jokes on others. She...
Norma Ambrosich
Nov 26, 2011
Norma Lumblo Ambrosich, age 80 of Montello passed away peacefully at the Montello Care Center early Saturday morning, November 26, 2011. Norma was born on June 3, 1931 in the Town of Deerfield, Waushara County to Elmer and Violet (King) Hansel. She was a 1950 graduate of Wautoma High School and furthered her education to become a teacher at the...
Kenneth Krentz
Nov 25, 2011
Kenneth 'Kenny' Krentz, age 63 of Montello died Friday evening, November 25, 2011 at UW-Hospital in Madison. He was born April 29, 1948 in Portage, WI to Ernest and Adelaide (Klee) Krentz. Kenny was a 1966 graduate of Montello High School; following high school he worked on family farm where he lived for the remainder of his life. He purchased...
Beverly Kivett
Nov 23, 2011
Beverly 'Ann' Kivett, age 80 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 23, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born on December 27, 1930 in Faribault, MN to Fred and Elizabeth (Delesha) Thom. Ann married Jac Kivett and he preceded her in death. Some of the hobbies Ann enjoyed were: gardening, cooking, watching the birds and...
John Becraft
Nov 21, 2011
John H. Becraft, age 81 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, November 21, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. John was born in Columbia County, WI on April 26, 1930 to George and Ida (Labrenz) Beecraft. On September 29, 1973 he married Maureen Chickering at Trinity United Methodist Church in Montello and together they had one daughter, Surena....
Adam Sterlavage
Nov 6, 2011
Adam John Sterlavage, age 22 of West Bend formerly of Packwaukee died Sunday evening, November 6, 2011 at UW-Hospital in Madison as a result of an automobile accident. Adam was born on November 29, 1988 to John Sterlavage and Kim Jordan. He was a 2007 graduate of Montello High School and most recently was working for Lannon Stone and Gravel....
Mary Metcalf
Nov 3, 2011
Mary E. (Kearns) Metcalf, age 86 of Montello passed away peacefully with her loving husband Vincent by her side Thursday morning, November 3, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Mary was born on September 13, 1925 in Portage to Harry and Lorena (Cotter) Kearns. She attended grade school at the Brick School in Buffalo Township, high school in Portage...
Donald Marose
Nov 1, 2011
Donald B. Marose, age 76 of Montello passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at his home. Donald was born in Waukesha, WI on April 11, 1935 to Emil and Rose (Burrie) Marose. He valiantly served his country as a member of the U.S. Marines from 1956 until 1958. Upon returning from the service, Donald married Jean Moritz on October...
Harold Cardo
Nov 1, 2011
Harold H. Cardo, age 92 of Montello died Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at his home. Harold was born on March 24, 1919 in Butler, WI to Rinehold and Helene (Bolster) Cardo. He married Joanna Spanovich on September 22, 1964 in Waukegan, IL. His many accomplishments included: his own quintet that performed at his parents Log Cabin Ballroom in Brookfield, WI...
Bunetta Drew
Oct 25, 2011
Bunetta L. Drew, age 80, of Oxford passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 25, 2011 at Tivoli nursing home in Portage. Bunetta was born in the Town of Spirit near Rib Lake, WI on March 31, 1931 to George and Sadie (Salverson) Meier. She married Ernest Lind in 1948 and together they had eight children; he preceded her in death in...
Thomas Furman
Oct 21, 2011
Thomas J. Furman, age 82, of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday morning, October 21, 2011 at his home. Tom was born in Buffalo Township, Marquette County on September 13, 1929 to John and Mary (Cadigan) Furman. He graduated from Montello High School in 1947. Following high school, Tom served his country during the Korean Conflict as...
John Travis
Oct 19, 2011
John J. Travis Jr., age 82 of Montello (formerly of Schaumburg, IL) passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. John was born on December 27, 1928 in Chicago to John Sr. and Mary (Trlak) Travis. He attended York High School in Elmhurst, Il and later served his country as a member of...
Paul Wachholz
Oct 12, 2011
Paul Frederick Wachholz of Westfield passed away in his sleep on the morning of October 12, 2011 at Juliette Manor in Berlin, Wisconsin, at the age of 95. Paul was born in Marcelino Ramos in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil on December 20, 1915, the son of Rev. Conrad Wachholz and Elizabeth Krentz Wachholz. His father was...
Alice Lischefske
Sep 30, 2011
Alice L. M. Lischefske, age 96 of Montello passed away Friday afternoon, September 30, 2011 at her home. She was born in Montello at the home of her parents Albert and Esther (McIntyre) Schmidt on April 28, 1915. Alice was confirmed in her faith on April 27, 1930 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church and she graduated from Montello High...
Mary Werdin
Sep 25, 2011
Mary M. (Atkinson) Werdin, age 74 of Columbus, formerly of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Larson House in Columbus. Mary was born in Portage, WI on August 22, 1937 to Arden and Ruth (Campion) Atkinson. Mary grew up and attended school in Montello; she later lived in Poynette and for the last nine years in...
Brendan Wegner
Sep 14, 2011
Brendan David Wegner, age 21 of Montello died unexpectedly on September 14, 2011 as a result of an accident while working on an oil rig in North Dakota. Brendan was born on April 2, 1990 in Portage, WI to Kevin and Peggy (Bruchs) Wegner. Brendan attended elementary school at St. Peter's (Reedsburg), St. John's (Montello) and was a 2008 graduate...
James McNamara
Aug 28, 2011
James 'Jimmy' Daniel McNamara, age 55, of Montello died early Sunday morning, August 28, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison from injuries he sustained from a motorcycle accident. Jimmy was born in Portage to Dan and Joan (Crossley) McNamara on May 2, 1956. He graduated from Montello High School in 1974 and has been employed by DuMore Corporation of Mauston...
Elizabeth Conhartoski
Aug 24, 2011
Elizabeth 'Betty' (Burger) Conhartoski, age 68, of Milwaukee, formerly of Montello, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, August 24, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born on August 25, 1942 in Roselle, IL to Herbert and Alvina (Hoberstick) Fielitz. Betty married Jerome 'Jerry' Burger and together they owned and operated Montello Apparel from 1965 until his death in...
Gail Newport
Aug 17, 2011
Gail Newport, age 69 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Gail was born November 1, 1941 in Blue Island, IL to Henry and Eugenia (Bush) Bisaga. She worked various jobs as a beautician and bar owner; all the while caring for her family. She moved to Montello with her husband...
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