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.
Robert Clark
Jul 27, 2023
Robert “Rob” L. Clark, age 67 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 20, 1955 in Queens, NY to William and Louise (Shanahan) Clark.
Rob relocated to Madison, Wi. with his mother, two sisters and brother in 1969. He was a class of ’73 graduate from Madison West High...
Roger Davis
Jul 20, 2023
Roger Davis, 69, of Montello, Wisconsin passed away at 8:37 AM on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his residence. He was born on December 6, 1953, in Van Wert, to Wilfred and Berneice (King) Davis. He married the former Tina Hammons, who survives. Together, they shared many years of memories.
Roger was the Plant Superintendent at Associated Milk Producers, Inc...
Steven Polzin
Jul 14, 2023
Steven "Steve" Polzin, age 69 of Oxford passed away peacefully Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home with family by his side.
Honoring his wishes, no services will be held.
Robert Dolhun
Jul 12, 2023
Robert “Bob” George Dolhun, age 83 of Montello (formerly of Cudahy) passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services. Bob was born in Waukesha on July 4, 1940 to John and Joanna (Olson) Dolhun. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Milwaukee in 1958 and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of...
Ronald Jungenberg
Jul 7, 2023
Ronald Harlan Jungenberg, age 80 of Fall River passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Ronald was born on March 31, 1943, to Russell and Myrtle Jungenberg. He graduated from Oxford High School and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Ronald was a union electrician with the IBEW local 159...
Herbert Scharenberg
Jul 4, 2023
Herbert “Snooky” James Scharenberg, age 80 of Montello passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Snooky was born in Chicago on December 23, 1942 to Herbert and Ruth (Mara) Scharenberg. He graduated from Montello High School in 1960 and went on to serve his country as a member of...
Ardis Niebling
Jun 23, 2023
Ardis “Ardie” Martha Niebling, age 89 of Montello, WI (White Lake) peacefully went to be with Jesus on Friday, June 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving daughters. Ardie was born on February 24, 1934 in Bowler, WI to William and Martha Pingel and was the youngest of their 16 children. She graduated from Bowler High School at the age of...
Kenneth Bentley
Jun 22, 2023
Kenneth “Ken” J. Bentley, (aka: The Chief, Flash, Papa) age 98 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. Ken was born in Stevens Point on April 5, 1925, to Jess and Alice (Bowden) Bentley. He graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1943. Ken proudly served his country as a...
Genevieve Clark
Jun 18, 2023
On June 18, 2023, Genevieve Louise Clark, age 86, of Montello, was called to rest by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She died at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Genevieve was born on September 12, 1936, in Cedar Lake, MI to Lester and Bernice (Hanson) Smalley. She graduated from Stanton...
Marilyn Fender
Jun 12, 2023
Dr. Marilyn Joan Fender age 87, of Oshkosh passed away on June 12, 2023 after a long struggle with dementia. Marilyn was born Marilyn Joan Pfaendner on Nov 18, 1935 in Wilmette, IL. Her parents were Ferdinand Edward Pfaendner (1900-1944) and Gertrude Pauline Michel Pfaendner (1902-2002). Her older brother, Ferdinand, passed away in 2008. The family changed their name to...
Donald Dennis
Jun 1, 2023
Donald Edward Dennis, age 74 of Oxford passed away peacefully under hospice care on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Sheboygan Progressive Care Center in Sheboygan, WI. Don was born in Fort Kent, Maine on July 17, 1948 the son of Paul and Evelyn (Vosine) Dennis. He valiantly served his country as a member of the United Stated Army for many...
William Gemoll
Jun 1, 2023
William “Bill” R. Gemoll, age 67 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at home on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born on July 2, 1955 the son of Ralph and Florence (Lyskowski) Gemoll in Wind Lake, Wisconsin. He graduated from Muskego High School in 1973 and married Caroline Evica at St. Helen's...
Clarence Menge
May 26, 2023
Clarence Bernard Menge, age 86 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 peacefully at his home with his wife by his side. Clarence was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 16, 1936 to Otto and Ella (Schade) Menge. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marines. Following his time in the service,...
Debra Lanier
May 11, 2023
Debra Kay Lanier, age 68 of rural Wisconsin Dells passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 11, 2023. Debra was born in Milwaukee on June 18, 1954 to Ivey and Mary (Thomason) Sanders. In seventh grade, she met Jimmy Lanier and they later married on September 23, 1972 in Milwaukee. Together they raised their family in Milwaukee and relocated to rural Wisconsin...
Joyce Hinrichsen
May 8, 2023
Joyce Ann Hinrichsen, age 78 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 8, 2023 at her home. Joyce was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 13, 1945 and was raised by her mother, Marjorie Schriver. After graduating from high school, she furthered her education and became a banker. Joyce moved to Illinois and help a friend where she met...
Dr. Robert Pieczynski
May 7, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father Dr. Robert E. Pieczynski. He passed away peacefully at home in Montello, Wisconsin surrounded by family. Born to Edward and Virginia in Chicago, he attended Mendel Catholic High School, St. Procopius College and Loyola Dental School. Following Dental School, he joined the Air Force and was...
James McChesney
May 1, 2023
James “Jim” E. McChesney, 72 of Montello, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau with his wife by his side. Jim was born in Maryland on March 13, 1951 to Norman and Eunice (Grant) McChesney. He attended Montello Schools and was active in band and was also on the football team. Jim...
Duane Orth
Apr 19, 2023
Duane “Dewey” John Orth, age 59 of Montello passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023. Dewey was an avid outdoorsman that loved to fish and hunt. His last day spent on this earth he made sure to take down one last turkey. Dewey liked to joke around and give people a hard time just as much as he loved to...
Christine Sebastiani
Apr 17, 2023
Christine “Chris” Aileen Sebastiani, age 77 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 17, 2023 at her home. Chris was born in Portage on January 3, 1946 to William and Viola (Jarrett) Waite. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1964 and married Arthur “Art” Sebastiani on September 12th of that same year. Together Chris and Art moved many times...
Michael Karlson
Apr 15, 2023
Michael “Spike” Wyatt Karlson, age 67 of Montello passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at UW Hospital in Madison from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident earlier in the week. Spike was born in Stillwater, MN on August 28, 1955 to Karl and Mable (Hudson) Karlson. He attended Baldwin-Woodville High School and went into the United States Navy, proudly...
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