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.
June Ladik
May 16, 2010
June (Gaulke) Ladik, age 86, of Montello passed away early Sunday, May 16, 2010 at her home. She was born in Milwaukee to Walter and Linda (Krueger) Gaulke on January 6, 1924. She married John Ladik on October 3, 1942 at the Cross Lutheran Church in Milwaukee; together they worked and raised their four children in Milwaukee until retiring to...
Arnold Hillmer Sr
May 3, 2010
Arnold Hillmer Sr., age 76, of Montello, formerly of Milwaukee passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at the Zilber Family Hospice Center in Wauwatosa, WI. He was born on October 24, 1933 in Milwaukee to Erwin and Irene (Bahr) Hillmer. On November 20, 1954 he married Donna Ludke in Mukwonago and together they had two sons. In his working years,...
Samuel Peacock
May 2, 2010
Samuel 'Sam' Peacock, age 63, of Packwaukee, passed away surrounded by his family at Meriter Hospital in Madison on Sunday evening, May 2, 2010. He was born on September 13, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI to Frank and Bernice (Bartels) Peacock. Sam was the owner and operator of the Call of the Wild Campground in Packwaukee along with his wife Meta...
Margaret Fesus
Apr 30, 2010
Margaret Fesus, age 90, of Montello passed away peacefully Friday, April 30, 2010 at Golden Years Assisted Living in Montello. She was born on October 3, 1919 in Chicago, IL to James and Ann Fodor. On September 11, 1937 she married Louis Fesus in Chicago; it there that the couple raised their children and eventually retired to Florida. Margaret moved...
William Anderson
Apr 10, 2010
William W. Anderson, age 68, of Montello passed away early Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 14, 1941 and on November 22, 1969 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Maria Torres who preceded him in death on December 28, 2009. Together, they were...
David Sytsma
Apr 8, 2010
David Dean Sytsma, age 59, of Packwaukee passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 8, 2010. He was born on November 26, 1950 in Jasper County, Indiana to John and Jeanette (Ooms) Sytsma. He retired to Packwaukee in 2007 after being a brick layer for 37 years. Dave was a devoted, loving family man and an avid basketball fan, especially for his...
Phillip Held
Apr 7, 2010
Phillip Held, age 67, of Montello, formerly of Merton, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at his home. He was born on September 7, 1942 to Barton and Ruth (Wester) Held in Hartford, WI. He was an employee of Waukesha Electric Systems for over 25 years until retiring to the Montello area in...
Charles Contreras
Mar 18, 2010
Charles 'Chuck' Contreras, age 59 of Montello, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, March 18, 2010 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Chuck was one of five children, born on January 20, 1951, in Los Angeles, CA to Robert and Lillian (White) Contreras. He married Linda Singles on May 14, 1983 here in Montello. Chuck, also known as 'Eagle Cry' was a...
Mabel Judas
Mar 14, 2010
Mabel Minnie Judas, age 89, of Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 14, 2010 at her home. Mabel was born in Green Lake, WI to Edward and Emma (Otto) Fleegal on May 30, 1920. She married Victor Judas on August 10, 1940 and together they had two children. Mabel worked for Montello products for many years as well as from...
Robert Zellmer
Feb 3, 2010
Robert R. Zellmer, age 85, of Montello, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening February 3, 2010 at the Berlin Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 29, 1924 in Montello to Robert and Malvina (Mayville) Zellmer. He graduated from Montello High School and then joined the United States Army. He valiantly served his country in World War II in the Europe...
Francis Washa
Jan 28, 2010
Francis 'Frank' Washa, age 78, of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Markesan Resident Home. He was born on November 7, 1931 in Castle Rock, WI to Frank and Emma (Pettera) Washa and graduated from Madison Edgewood High School in 1950. Frank married Kathryn Killerlain on February 9, 1952 at the St. John's Catholic Church in...
Leo Schwochert
Jan 4, 2010
Leo James Schwochert, age 76, of Sublette, IL, formerly of Montello passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010 at the Mendota Community Hospital in Mendota, Illinois. Leo was born in Buffalo Township, Marquette County on October 5, 1933 to Elmer and Alma (Witt) Schwochert. He married Ruth Ann Smith on July 4, 1955 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pardeeville....
Maria Anderson
Dec 28, 2009
Maria M. Anderson, age 65, of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 28, 2009 at her home. She was born on April 27, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Daniel and Genevieve (Steinburger) Torres and married William Anderson November 22, 1969. Together they worked and raised their family in the Chicago area until retiring to Montello in the 2000. Maria...
Velma Martin
Dec 24, 2009
Velma Martin, age 97, of Montello, formerly of Oxford passed away on December 24th, 2009 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on November 10, 1912 in Nilwood, Il to Edward and Sara (Davis) Cain and married Loren Martin on May 5, 1935, he preceded her in death in December of 2001. Velma worked as a buyer of women's...
Margaret Gowey
Dec 21, 2009
Margaret Louise Gowey, age 80, of Montello passed away peacefully late Monday, December 21, 2009 at Divine Savior Extended Care in Portage. She was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on September 10, 1929 to Thomas and Frieda (Fiebke) Rinehart. Margaret grew up on a small farm east of Medford, Wisconsin and attended Medford High School. She married John Gowey on March...
Arvilla Smart
Dec 15, 2009
Arvilla Ida Smart, age 91, of Montello passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Arvilla was born on April 21, 1918, the daughter of Henry and Minnie Menge in the Town of Mecan, Marquette County, Wisconsin. She grew up on Lake Puckaway at Menge's Resort, which is now Good Old Days. She often spoke fondly of her days on...
Jean Rohrer
Dec 3, 2009
Jean H. Rohrer, age 76, of Montello passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the Montello Care Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jean was born on July 7, 1933 in Bern, Switzerland to the late Jean and Lucy Rohrer. After coming to the United States, Jean valiantly served in the U.S. Army from 1958 until 1960....
Gerald Messner
Dec 1, 2009
Gerald Lee Messner, age 74, of Montello passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at the Montello Care Center. He was born on May 30th, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Carl and Irene (Patterson) Messner. Jerry married Eileen Marshall on February 13, 1954 and together they raised their six children in the Chicago area; throughout their lives they enjoyed...
Erna Pohl
Nov 19, 2009
Erna Elnora (Gilgann) Pohl, age 88, of Newton Township, peacefully joined other family and friends in heavenly peace on Thursday evening, November 19, 2009 at the Montello Care Center. Erna was born on July 16, 1921 to Paul and Ananda (Schwanke) Gilgann in the Township of Crystal Lake, Marquette County, WI. In her younger years she worked in Dubuque, Iowa...
Virginia Graham
Nov 6, 2009
Virginia Mae Graham, age 85, of Montello, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2009 at Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. Virginia was born on January 25, 1924 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. During her working years she owned and operated dance studios in the Chicago suburbs. When Virginia wasn't teaching the art of dance she was dancing herself...
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