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.
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...
Wanda Hardie
Feb 28, 2011
Wanda Jeane Hardie, age 70 of Montello passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 28, 2011 surrounded by her family at her home. Wanda was born on May 14, 1940 in Alliance, OH to Herbert and Thelma (Johnson) Rummel. She graduated from high school in 1958 and entered the U.S. Navy where she served her country and also met Marlowe...
Paul Duesterhoeft
Feb 23, 2011
Paul G. Duesterhoeft, age 83 of Montello passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage following a courageous battle with cancer. Paul was born on February 20, 1928 to George and Elizabeth (Hoeft) Duesterhoeft at their farm house in the Township of Montello. Paul was baptized and confirmed at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Township...
Julius Ptasienski
Feb 17, 2011
Julius 'Jules' C. Ptasienski, age 70 of Montello passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2011 in West Lafayette, Indiana while traveling to Alabama. Jules was born in North Chicago on July 1, 1940 to Peter Sr. and Stella Ptasienski. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and married Kathy Marolt on July 14, 1962 in Waukegan, IL and together...
Diana Beaver
Feb 8, 2011
Diana L. Beaver, age 73 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, February 8, 2010 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on April 28, 1937 in Delevan, WI to Chet and Evelyn (Smith) Worthing. She was united in marriage to Harlan R. Curtis in 1958 at the United Methodist Church in Poynette; he preceded her in death on...
Donald Schwochert
Feb 3, 2011
Donald L. Schwochert, age 80 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage after an extended illness. He was finally able to let go and join Jesus and his wife who he missed beyond belief. He was born on August 24, 1930 in Buffalo Township, Marquette County to...
Gary Sweeney
Feb 1, 2011
Gary G. Sweeney, of Montello left us too soon at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with cancer. He drifted away peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, February 1, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on June 13, 1944 in Milwaukee to Lawrence and Shirley (Lorentz) Sweeney. Gary proudly served his country in the United...
Goodman Fields
Jan 23, 2011
Goodman 'Goody' Fields Jr., age 69, of Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 23, 2011 at his home. Goody was born on January 16, 1942 in Laona, WI to Goodman and Louise (Stassel) Fields Sr. He married Barbara Beay in Illinois on January 19, 1962 and together they worked and raised their two sons in Milwaukee until moving to the...
Mary Custer
Jan 20, 2011
Mary Ann Custer, age 93 of Oregon, formerly of Montello passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, January 20, 2011 at Sienna Meadows CBRF in Oregon. Mary Ann was born on November 5, 1917 in the Town of Oregon, Dane County to John and Clara (Ellsworth) Manion. She attended elementary school at the Fisher Valley School then graduated from Oregon High...
Robert Hoffman
Jan 5, 2011
Robert J. Hoffman, age 57 of Montello passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. He was born on December 8, 1953 in Ripon to Robert and Virginia (Disterhaft) Hoffman. Bob was a 1973 graduate of Princeton High School where he excelled in athletics. He married Jean Bednarek at St. John the...
Kimberly Hardie
Jan 1, 2011
Kimberly Jo Hardie, age 42 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 1, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 13, 1968 and grew up in Racine with her parents, Don and LaVonne (Person) Johnson. On May 27, 1995 she married James Hardie and together they have lived and worked in the Montello area since 1992....
John Noegel
Dec 29, 2010
John S. Noegel, age 57 of Packwaukee passed away December 29, 2010 surrounded by his family at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on August 7, 1953 in West Bend to Robert and Elizabeth (Rossman) Noegel. John married Eileen Schoenbeck at St. John's Lutheran Church in West Bend on August 3, 1974. Together they lived in West Bend...
Emily Dawidziak
Dec 28, 2010
Emily Ann Dawidziak, age 95 of Montello formerly of South Milwaukee found eternal peace Tuesday afternoon, December 28, 2010 at Our House Memory Care in Wisconsin Dells. She was born on September 4, 1915 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Anna (Kuzniecki) Zamorski. Emily married George Dawidziak and together they worked and raised their family in the Milwaukee area. She moved...
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