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.
Lawrence "Larry" O'Connell
Jan 22, 2024
Lawrence “Larry” O’Connell, age 76 of Oxford passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at his home. Larry was born in Chicago on January 5, 1948 to Lawrence and Lorraine (Cummings) O’Connell. He graduated from St. Mel’s High School and went to work in the trades. Larry retired after a 40 plus year career as an Iron Worker. He moved...
Linda La France
Jan 15, 2024
Linda M. La France, age 73 of Adams passed away peacefully Monday, January 15, 2024 at The Montello Care Center.
Linda will be laid to rest at the Merrill Cemetery in Merrill, Wisconsin with private family services.
Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Oxford and Montello is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com
Bernice Wegner
Jan 8, 2024
Bernice Meta Wegner, age 91 of Montello passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at The Montello Care Center. Bernice was born at home in the Town of Montello to Gustave and Mata (Schrank) Heller. She attended Montello Schools and married Byron Wegner on July 16, 1949 at Emmanual (Big Mecan) Lutheran Church. Together they raised their two sons in the...
Faye Luger
Jan 4, 2024
Faye Louis Luger, age 94 of Oxford passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Faye was born March 8, 1929 in Portage, the son of Louis and Mary (Huber) Luger.
In June of 1949, Faye married Arlene Gerbitz in Madison. Faye was a lifelong farmer who raised his family on the Luger Homestead...
Wayne Clark
Jan 1, 2024
On January 1, 2024, Wayne Daniel Clark, age 90, of Montello, was called to rest by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He died at Montello Care Center of prostate cancer after a long and satisfying life. Wayne told everyone he knew what a wonderful life he’d had, and that he was not afraid to die. He rests in the...
Rosemary Russell
Dec 30, 2023
Rosemary Ann Russell, age 89 of Oxford left this world to be with Jesus peacefully in her sleep at Divine Rehab and Nursing in Lodi on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Rosemary was born in rural Portage (Fort Winnebago Township) on June 17, 1934 the daughter of William and Isabella (Smith) Miller. She was a student of the Class of 1952...
Carol Krueger
Dec 28, 2023
Carol Sue Krueger, age 83 of Montello passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 surrounded by her family at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Carol was born in Milwaukee on November 3, 1940 to Walter and Eleanor (Starr) Fisher. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee and married Dale Krueger; they had five children. Carol loved her...
Zona Head
Dec 17, 2023
Zona Mae Head, age 84 of Oxford passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home. Zona was born in Grand Marsh on March 22, 1939 to Albert and Bernice (Winkler) Ripley. She graduated from Oxford High School in 1957.
She was united in marriage on her birthday in 1975 to the love of her life, Dennis Head, and they...
Patrick Tierney
Dec 16, 2023
Patrick “Pat” Jeffrey Tierney, age 68 of Montello passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his home. Pat was born in Grayslake, Illinois on November 26, 1955 to John and Madeleine (O’Byrne) Tierney. He graduated from Glenbard North High School in 1973 and went to work for the Board of Trades for several year. Pat moved to rural...
Kirk Krueger
Dec 12, 2023
Kirk Darwin Krueger, age 72 of Montello passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Kirk was born on July 4, 1951 to Alex and Milly Krueger in Portage (not Montello like the Social Security Administration says). He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montello and graduated from Montello High School...
Sandra Kroupa
Dec 2, 2023
Sandra “Sandi” Jean Kroupa, age 52 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her home. Sandi was born on July 15, 1971 to Walter and Judith Kroupa in Milwaukee. She graduated from Wauwatosa East High School where she excelled in athletics. Sandi furthered her education becoming an LPN at St. Luke’s Hospital in the cardiac unit. ...
Robert Baek
Dec 1, 2023
Robert “Poker” Alonzo Baek, age 81 of Oxford passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Our House Memory Care in Wisconsin Dells. Robert was born in Portage on October 21, 1942 to Alonzo and Adeline (Gierut) Baek. He attended Portage High School and initially went to work at Oscar Meyer in Madison before becoming a self-employed painter. Robert married Patricia...
Jane Kronschnabel
Nov 29, 2023
Jane Elizabeth Kronschnabel, age 83 of Harrisville passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 along with her husband, James as a result of an automobile accident. Jane was born in Algoma on September 13, 1940 to Robert and Sarah Slaby (Haack). She graduated from Algoma High School and furthered her education at UW-Oshkosh (Bachelor of Science degree in English and Latin)...
James Kronschnabel
Nov 29, 2023
James “Jim” Anthony Kronschnabel, age 83 of Harrisville passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 along with his wife, Jane as a result of an automobile accident. Jim was born in Oshkosh on July 4, 1940 to Anthony and Virgina (Kuettel) Kronschnabel. After graduating from high school in Oshkosh he furthered his education at UW-Oshkosh where he met Jane Slaby. The...
William Sauld
Nov 28, 2023
“Everyone, huddle up. You can either be a statue or a bird…It’s a great day to be a Phoenix”
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William Sauld of Princeton, Wisconsin at the age of 62. William departed this world on November 28, 2023 leaving behind a community that he touched with his warmth, compassion, and...
Allen Nicolaus
Nov 28, 2023
Allen “Al” George Nicolaus, age 89 of Brooks passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his home. Al was born in Milwaukee on February 6, 1934 to Harvey and Mabel (Schuller) Nicolaus. Al was an entrepreneur. At a young age worked on the farm and then became an over-the-road truck driver. Al started several different businesses and moved to rural...
Jeffrey Vesecky
Nov 27, 2023
Jeffrey “Hoss” A. Vesecky, age 58 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 27, 2023 while working in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Jeff was born in Berwyn, IL to Emma and Rudy Vesecky on August 15, 1965. Jeff is preceded in death by his parents, Emma and Rudy Vesecky, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Jeff was the most caring, patient and...
Richard Shours
Nov 26, 2023
Richard William Shours, age 94 of Oxford passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Montello Care Center. Richard was born in Chicago to John and Annie (Dwenser) Shours on January 8, 1929. He was raised in the Chicago area and became a painter before moving to Oxford in 1992. While in Oxford, he was employed in Wisconsin...
Theresa Furman
Nov 23, 2023
Theresa Anna Furman, age 96yrs 4 months and 2 days of Montello passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Green Bay. Theresa was born at home in the Town of Harris, Marquette County to Alexius and Irene (Smith) Willegal. She graduated from Montello High School in 1947. She moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan where she worked...
Carol Strack
Nov 8, 2023
Carol Ann Strack, age 89 of Wisconsin Dells (Jordan Lake) passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Our House Assisted Living in Wisconsin Dells. Carol was born in South Beloit, Illinois on October 13, 1934 to Harry and Eliza (Moore) Nichols. She graduated from Hononegah High School in 1952 and married Harold Strack on her birthday in 1956. Together they...
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