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.

Sharon Zittlow

Sharon Zittlow

Dec 10, 2010

Sharon (Schwochert) Zittlow, age 57 of Oshkosh, formerly of Montello passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home on Friday, December 10, 2010. She was born on May 18, 1953 in Montello to Elmer and Dorothy (Frederick) Schwochert. She graduated from Montello High School and worked various jobs to support her family and eventually settled in...

Anna Cotter

Anna Cotter

Nov 29, 2010

Anna M. Cotter, age 80 of Montello passed away Monday evening, November 29, 2010 at San Luis Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Green Bay. Anna was born in Kingston, WI to Thomas and Agnes (Burk) Leahy on March 25, 1930 and married Daniel Cotter on June 4, 1955 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kingston. He preceded her in death...

Diana Wieglein

Diana Wieglein

Nov 26, 2010

Diana M. Wieglein, age 65 of Baraboo, formerly of Montello passed away peacefully Friday evening, November 26, 2010 at the St. Clare Care Center in Baraboo. She was born in Washington County, WI to Lawrence and Kathren (Behiem) Mueller on August 14, 1945. Diana married Kenneth Wieglein at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Washington County on November 7, 1963; he...

Agnes Flynn

Agnes Flynn

Nov 25, 2010

Agnes A. Flynn, age 96, of Montello went to her Lord and Savior early Thursday, November 25, 2010 from the Montello Care Center. Agnes was born on September 4, 1914 in Montello the youngest of seven children to James and Amelia (Warnke) Flynn. Agnes never married and was a lifelong resident of Montello. Agnes was baptized and confirmed at St....

Irmgard Kleist

Irmgard Kleist

Nov 25, 2010

Irmie Tonn Kleist, age 80 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully early Thursday morning November 25, 2010 at Golden years assisted living in Montello with her granddaughter by her side. Irmie was born in Markesan on March 20, 1930 to Ervin and Martha (Strobush) Lungwitz. She was a 1948 graduate of Berlin High School and married Milton Glunn in 1948 in...

Loretta Shestock

Loretta Shestock

Nov 24, 2010

Loretta (Neck) Shestock, age 88 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday evening November 24, 2010 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born in Montello on February 23, 1922 the daughter of Benedict and Gertrude (Laufer) Neck. Loretta married Ransom Shestock on June 23, 1941 in Montello and together they raised their two children and operated Mint-Tello Farms. Loretta...

Albin Streich

Albin Streich

Nov 22, 2010

Albin Henry Streich, age 89 of Harrisville passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 at his home. He was born in Shields Township, Marquette County on April 6, 1921 to Jules and Emma (Eichstadt) Streich. Albin was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Budsin and married Vernice Rosanske in Harrisville on October 12, 1946. Albin worked for...

Brian Klawitter

Brian Klawitter

Nov 20, 2010

Brian K. Klawitter, age 51 of Montello passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, November 20, 2010. Brian was born on March 13, 1959 to Clarence and Judith (Jensen). He was a 1977 graduate of Montello High School and following high school he worked and lived on the family farm until recently he also worked as a custodian at the John...

Clement Bonneau

Clement Bonneau

Nov 19, 2010

Clement 'Clem' F. Bonneau, age 89 of Montello passed away peacefully Friday afternoon November 19, 2010 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. Clem was born an only child on April 23, 1921 in Hermansville, MI. He married Mary Mazurco on March 6, 1943 in Milwaukee; she preceded him in death on December 3, 2007. Clem valiantly served his...

John Schneider

John Schneider

Nov 13, 2010

John F. Schneider, age 62 of Montello, passed away Saturday evening November 13, 2010. He was born on January 12, 1948 in Wilmette, IL to Francis and Laura (Speiler) Schneider. John served his country as a member of the United States Army and then worked for many years as a factory worker in Batavia, IL until moving to Lake Puckaway...

Merle Cain

Merle Cain

Oct 13, 2010

Merle Lee Cain, age 87 of Montello, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, October 13, 2010 at the Markesan Resident Home. Merle was born in Washington, Pennsylvania to Harry and Pauline (Nanetta) Cain on July 26, 1923. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1941 until 1945. He spent most of his life working as...

Harold Kasten

Harold Kasten

Oct 11, 2010

Harold A. Kasten, age 88 of Montello, ended his life's walk early Monday, October 11, 2010 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1922 in Wausau, WI to Albert and Lesa (Meihack) Kasten. Harold valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Army Air Corp from 1940 until 1945. On September 6, 1953 he married...

Betty Nelson

Betty Nelson

Oct 9, 2010

Betty Ann Nelson, age 83, of Montello, WI passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, October 9, 2010 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Loves Park, IL on September 20, 1927 to William and Vera (Basuier) Shenberger. Betty graduated from Swedish American Hospital's nursing program in 1948 and married Peter Nelson on August 8, 1953 at the Salem...

Sue Travis

Sue Travis

Oct 5, 2010

Sue Ann Travis, age 77 of Montello, formerly of the Chicago area passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 30, 1933 in Morganton, North Carolina to Lester and Marjorie (Custis) Shell. She married John Travis in Jonas Ridge, NC on July 31, 1961 and together they lived and worked in...

Mabel Dunn

Mabel Dunn

Sep 26, 2010

Mabel E. (Lange) Dunn, age 101, of Montello/Harrisville passed away peacefully at Harris Villa on Sunday evening, September 26, 2010. Mabel was born in Harrisville, Marquette County, WI to Gustav and Emma Lange on May 15, 1909. She graduated from Westfield High School and received her teaching degree from Stevens Point State College. She married Truman Dunn on June 3,...

Arlene Rasmussen

Arlene Rasmussen

Sep 22, 2010

Arlene 'Bunny' R. (McKnight) Rasmussen, age 75, formerly of Germania passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at The Residences of Forest Lane in Montello. Bunny was born on May 5, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Keith and Clara (Kleven) McKnight. She married Russell Franklin Rasmussen on March 8, 1958 in Bensenville, IL and together they...

Delores Mateske

Delores Mateske

Sep 11, 2010

Delores Edith Mateske, age 81, of Montello passed away Saturday evening September 11, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. Delores was born in Montello to Edwin and Clara (Walters) Schultz on June 15, 1929. She attended Montello High School and married Robert Mateske on September 30, 1950 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Montello. Delores was a very caring...

Kristy Wrege

Kristy Wrege

Sep 10, 2010

Kristy Ann Wrege, age 27, of Neshkoro/Germania, passed on at her home Thursday September 9th, 2010. Kristy was born in Newark, TX. She was the daughter of Kris & Helene Kestler. Kristy was wed to Kenneth Wrege on August 18th, 2007. She loved animals, art, fashion and reading. Kristy enjoyed doing things for her family and for others. She was...

Merle Tipton

Merle Tipton

Sep 8, 2010

Merle A. Tipton, age 96, of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, September 8, 2010 at the Montello Care Center. Merle was born in Menasha, WI on July 6, 1914 to Amol and Bessie (Norcross) Burgett. At age 12 Merle moved to Montello with her family; she attended Montello High School and through hard work she moved her way up...

Frances Mason

Frances Mason

Sep 5, 2010

Frances E. Mason, age 91, of Beloit formerly of Packwaukee, died Sunday morning, September 5, 2010 at the Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 13, 1919 in Richland Center, WI to the late Frank and Jennie (Blackman) Sawyer. Frances married Harry 'Shorty' Mason on March 23, 1940 in Dubuque, IA; he preceded her in death on October 14,...

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