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.
Fred Machajewski Sr
Aug 13, 2011
Fred T. Machajewski Sr., age 70, of Montello died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, August 13, 2011 at his home. Fred was born in Milwaukee on July 7, 1941 and married Mary Novak at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Waterford on June 11, 1966 and from that union came four children. Fred was an avid outdoorsman, he loved to fish, hunt...
Helen Zweifel
Aug 13, 2011
Helen Marion (Frick) Zweifel, age 97, of Montello passed away peacefully early Saturday morning August 13, 2011 surrounded by her family at the Montello Care Center. Helen was born in New Glarus, WI on September 28, 1913; the third child of Jacob and Amalia (Tschudy) Frick. She was baptized and confirmed at the Zwingli Swiss Reformed Church of New Glarus;...
Elmer Kenitz
Aug 3, 2011
Elmer J. Kenitz, age 90 of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Montello passed away Wednesday evening, August 3, 2011, at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. Elmer was born on April 26, 1921 in Montello, WI, to Ernest and Emma (Abraham) Kenitz. He graduated from Montello High School in 1939 followed by Waushara County Normal School in 1941 and was a teacher...
Glenda Anderson
Jul 4, 2011
Glenda E. Anderson, age 74 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 4, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born on April, 21 1937 to Glenn and Ann (Dreschler) Anderson. Glenda never married and worked for many years for the Betchel Corporation in San Francisco, California before retiring to the Montello area in...
Grace Fitzgerald-Schaeffer
Jul 1, 2011
Grace M. Fitzgerald-Schaeffer, age 79 of Montello passed peacefully Friday morning, July 1, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Grace was born in Watertown, WI on September 6, 1931 to William and Gertrude (Grady) Fitzgerald. Grace graduated from St. Mary's at Notre Dame and later received a degree in nursing. She worked as a home health provider along with...
Maureen Schulthess
Jun 27, 2011
Maureen M. Schulthess, age 47 of Fox Lake (formerly of Marquette County) died unexpectedly Monday, June 27, 2011 at her home in Fox Lake. Maureen was born in Waukesha, WI on November 5, 1963 to John and Adeline (Richelieu) Schulthess. She lived in various places throughout Wisconsin, but most recently she resided in Fox Lake. Maureen filled her time with...
Eleanor Lapen
Jun 17, 2011
Eleanor Lapen of Montello, age 83, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning June 17, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Eleanor was born in Chicago, IL on July 14, 1927 to Joseph and Lillian (Wojciechowski) Dempozynski, and she married Raymond Lapen on January 6, 1949 at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Chicago. He preceded her in...
Melvin Yasick
Jun 14, 2011
Melvin J. Yasick, age 72 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, June 14, 2011 surrounded by his family at his home. Mel was born in Princeton, WI on February 7, 1939 to Stephen and Eleanor (Woitkielwitz) Yasick. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1957. Mel served his country as a member of the United States Army as well...
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...
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