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.
Delores Smrz
Oct 22, 2023
Delores Virginia (nee Becker) Smrz, age 95 of Montello passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Delores was born in Milwaukee on October 13, 1928 to Edward and Laura (Burneski) Gonia. She went to school in Milwaukee and moved to Oshkosh on June 14, 1942. She married Leo Becker on March 9, 1946 in Oshkosh and...
Michael Roney
Oct 20, 2023
Michael Allan Roney, age 54 of Oxford passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau with his two "siiisssters" by his side. Mike was born on May 5, 1969 to Glendon and Sherry (Holliday) Roney in Portage. He grew up in Oxford and graduated from Westfield High School in 1987. Mike had many lifelong friends...
Ronald Pike
Oct 15, 2023
Ronald “Ronnie” “Rah Rah” Lee Pike, age 57 of Oxford passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 with his family by his side at UW Hospital in Madison. Ronnie (Rah Rah) was born in Adams to Lonnie and Rebecca (Snow) Pike on October 14, 1966. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1985 and went on to serve his country...
Kathleen Severson
Oct 13, 2023
Kathleen Severson, age 77 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Joann Arndt
Oct 13, 2023
Joann Arndt, age 48 of Westfield passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023 at her home. Joann was born in Brighton, Colorado on May 21, 1975 to Telesforo and Maria (Vega) Magana. She attended Brighton High School and later married Richard “Rick” Arndt in Brighton on February 3, 2000. Together they lived in Albuquerque, NM while raising their family...
Mary Beahm
Oct 12, 2023
Mary Ann Beahm, age 85 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Mary was born in Virginia, Minnesota on December 7, 1937 to Joseph and Theresa (Propst) Kindred, they later moved to Endeavor. She attended Portage...
Lonnie Barron
Oct 4, 2023
Lonnie F. Barron, age 54 of Marquette passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his home. He was born on February 14, 1969 in Adams-Friendship to Ronald and Sharyl (Hodgkins) Barron. Lonnie attended Montello Schools and went to work for Gary Bula Farms and later Green Giant in Beaver Dam. He most recently was employed as a cook...
James Locy
Sep 25, 2023
James Dean Locy, born on July 16, 1949, and departed on September 25, 2023, at the age of 74, was a beloved husband, father, and Marine veteran. He is survived by his cherished wife, Jean, his devoted children, Jonathan, Nicole, and Megan, and 12 adored grandchildren. Jim's life was a testament to love, strength, honor, and his deep passion for...
Steven Mack
Sep 24, 2023
Steven “Steve” Charles Mack, age 65 of Montello (formerly of Waukesha) passed away peacefully Sunday, September 24, 2023 at UW Hospital in Madison. Steve was born in Gresham, WI on September 9, 1958 to Clarence and Carolyn (St. Clair) Mack. He graduated from Waukesha North High School and furthered his education at WCTC. Steve married Kimberly Norby and together they...
Leonard Keuler
Sep 14, 2023
Leonard Nicholas Keuler, age 95 of Montello (formerly of Milwaukee) passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Leonard was born in Stockbridge on February 13, 1928 to Nicholas and Florence (Mangan) Keuler and graduated from Chilton High School in 1946. He moved to Milwaukee to find work and married Laverne Bierman at St. Casmir’s Catholic...
Terry Coyle Jr.
Sep 11, 2023
Terry Allen Coyle Jr., age 34 of Montello passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at UW Hospital in Madison. Terry was born on July 26, 1989 to Terry Sr. and Holly (Kerl) Coyle in Berlin. Terry was born with muscular dystrophy, but it did not stop him from leading a full life. He graduated from Montello High School in 2008. ...
Maureen Becraft
Sep 10, 2023
Maureen Ellen Becraft, age 71 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home. Maureen was born in Greenville, Michigan on February 17, 1952 to Maurice and Ellen “Louise” Chickering. Her family moved to Montello in 1954 and Maureen graduated from Montello High School in 1970. She married John Becraft at Trinity United Methodist Church in Montello...
David Diedrich
Sep 8, 2023
David Scott Diedrich, age 60 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. David was born in Marshfield on March 1, 1963 to Norbert and Nettie Mae (Bunting) Diedrich. He grew up in Colby and graduated from Colby High School. He served his country as a member of United States Army Reserves as well as the active Army.
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Florence Dahlke
Sep 7, 2023
Florence Alma Dahlke, age 101 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Haven Hills Assisted Living in Lodi. Florence was born at home in the Town of Shields, Marquette County on March 20, 1922 to Edward and Elsie (Briese) Wegenke. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Budsin and a member of St....
Brian Sell
Sep 3, 2023
Brian Charles Sell, age 66 of Montello (formerly of Beaver Dam) passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Madison. Brian was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on August 4, 1957 to Charles and Marilyn (Polzin) Sell. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1975 and promptly went into the United States Army where he proudly...
Linda Mays
Sep 1, 2023
Linda Lou Mays, age 82 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 1, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Linda was born in Amherst to Martin and Laura (Johnson) Gollnick on February 5, 1941. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1959 and married Thomas Ingram. They moved to the east coast while he was in the Navy;...
Vicki Testa
Aug 31, 2023
Vicki “Vic” L. Testa, age 77 of Montello, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at her home. Vic was born on September 26, 1945 in Melrose Park, IL to George and Leona (Rothermal) Zwetzig. She raised her three children in Illinois and moved to Montello in 1990 with her partner, Evelyn “Ev” Papa. Together they owned and operated Rustic...
Robert Steinhorst
Aug 28, 2023
Robert “Bob” L. Steinhorst, age 88 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday, August 28, 2023 at Randolph Health Services. Bob was born in Milwaukee on November 30, 1934 to Reinhart and Mildred (Pahl) Steinhorst. He attended Poynette High School and married Grace Derge; they had four children and later divorced. Bob became a strong man of faith and active in his...
Fredrick Goodwin
Aug 28, 2023
Fredrick “Fred” Sidney Goodwin, age 72 of Oxford passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 with his wife by his side at Our House Assisted Living in Reedsburg. Fred was born in Forest City, Iowa on July 11, 1951 to Albert and Yvonne (Gustin) Goodwin. He graduated from Hartford Union High School in 1970 and entered the United States Army shortly...
Helen Gray
Aug 24, 2023
Helen R. Gray, age 93 of Lake Placid, Florida (formerly of Endeavor) passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Sebring, FL. Helen was born in Portage on September 8, 1929 to Elmer and Elsie (Rood) Scholes. She graduated from Endeavor Academy and was valedictorian of her high school class. Helen married Arthur Gray on October 14, 1950 at the Moundville...
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