All Obituaries

Jane E. Poss, 69, of Montello passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg surrounded by her loving family after a brave battle with cancer.  She was born the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Lewis) Fandrich on August 30, 1949 in Dodgeville.  She attended school in Madison and graduated from West High School in 1967 and UW-Whitewater in 1971. Jane raised two boys and was a successful businesswoman. After college, she worked at Cuna Mutual...

Waunita Violet Gardner, age 94 of Montello/Boscobel passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Tivoli in Portage.  Waunita was born at home in Patch Grove Township, Grant County, WI on August 7, 1924 to Robert and Florence (Webster) Cullen.  She married Kenneth Seim and together they were blessed with three children and the two later divorced.  Waunita later became a licensed real estate broker and appraiser and worked for many years in those...

Charles “Charlie” Allen Brock, age 89 of Oxford passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  Charlie was born in Broadus, Montana on March 18, 1930 to Allen and Amana (Lawton) Brock.  He graduated from Oxford High School 1948 and married Elizabeth “Betty” Clarke on April 14, 1956 in Madison.  Together they were blessed with two sons; Betty preceded Charlie in death in August of 2005. Charlie was a lifelong mechanic, always...

Stephen Richard Campfield, age 66 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home.  Stephen was born on October 1, 1952 in Beloit to David and Elaine (Duckworth) Campfield.  He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School and served his country as a member of the United States Army.  Stephen married Rosalie Messerschmidt on September 30, 1972 at Emmanuel (Big Mecan) Lutheran Church in rural Montello. Stephen always farmed; he also was co-owner and...

Lorraine Rynearson, age 88 of Thorntown, IN and formerly of Oxford passed away Saturday at Willow Lake Place Assisted Living in Indianapolis. She will be laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Brooks on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 10:00 AM with prayers from Father James McNamee.

  Peter John Toth, age 87 of Packwaukee, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage surrounded by his family.  Peter was born in Sivac, Yugoslavia to Mate and Theresa (Stockl) Toth on January 25, 1932.  He came to the United States at the age of 8 and was raised in Skokie, IL.  He attended Niles East High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Peter married Janice Boekenhauer on May 5, 1951 in Morton Grove,...

  Frieda Leona Otto, age 98 of Montello passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Joanie’s Home in Montello.  Frieda was born on August 12, 1920 to Albert and Mathilda (Walner) Otto at home in the town of Mecan, Marquette County.  She was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in the town of Mecan where she became a lifelong member.  Her musical talents led her to serve as organist for more than 45 years at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.  Frieda was...

Leola “Lee” May Gruling, age 89 of Montello went peacefully to heaven on March 14, 2019 after a brief illness. Lee was born in Burlington to Ellis “Bing” and Evelyn (Clark) Richmond. She married Victor Gruling in Athens on August 15, 1959 and together they moved to Montello in the early 1970’s; Victor preceded Lee in death on April 22, 2011. She was an accomplished baker, quilter, seamstress, embroiderer, gardener and cook. She found joy in creating...

Mary Jane Machajewski, age 74 of Packwaukee passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at her home after battling cancer.  Mary was born in Waterford to Frank and Catherine (Kaszowicz) Novak on March 29, 1944.  She graduated from Waterford High School in 1962 and married Fred Machajewski Sr. on June 11, 1966 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Waterford.  Together they were blessed with 45 years of marriage and four children; Fred preceded Mary in death on August 13,...

Milton Fay Hintz, 87 of Oxford went to be with his Savior Sunday, March 10, 2019.  He was born to Alfred and Matilda (Luger) Hintz on February 5, 1932 in the family farmhouse.  Milton continued to work the family farm in Oxford all his life. Milton married Elvera Warren on February 23, 1957 and to this union Mark and Melody were born.  Milton’s proudest accomplishment was helping to build St John’s Lutheran Church in Oxford where he was a member for 70 years. He...