All Obituaries

Karen Kay Cmelak, age 78 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully Thursday, June 23, 2022 surrounded by her family.  Karen was born on June 27, 1943 to Dorman and Mary (Bodi) Bestor in Beloit.  She married Danny Wachendorf and from that union came five daughters. Karen eventually took on being the ultimate single mother.  Karen moved to central Wisconsin in the mid 1970’s where she married Joseph Cmelak in 1995 and together, they enjoyed many wonderful years together until...

Julie Kay Miller, age 49 of Oxford/Packwaukee passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident.  Julie was born in Madison on September 24, 1972 to Jerry and Mary (Rowe) McCullick.  She graduated from Madison East High School in 1991.  Julie has always had the ability to light a room with her bubbly personality and her sense of humor.  She married the love of life, Andrew Miller on April 22, 2017 in Statesville, North Carolina.  Julie was...

Robert “Bob” Swader, age 77, Montello passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 peacefully at his home.  Bob was born on August 21, 1944 to Aloise “Murphy” and Everetta “Sis” (Nelson) Swader and was raised in a lively household with four sisters. He graduated from Westfield High School, married Ricki Rodger, and together they had two children. For nearly 40 years, Bob owned and operated Bob’s Sales and Service in downtown Montello where he was a...

Cheryl Eileene Poulter, age 74 of Packwaukee passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  Cheryl was born in Waukesha on December 29, 1947 to Alvin and Helen (Bergles) Jones.  She graduated from Pewaukee High School in 1965 and married James Poulter on July 2, 1966 in Pewaukee.  Together they worked and raised their family in the Pewaukee area until moving to their home on Buffalo Lake in 2000.  Cheryl enjoyed baking and spending time with her...

On May 21, 2022 William “Bill” Charles Niebling was welcomed into eternal life by his parents William and Elenora Niebling, his cherished daughter, JulieAnn but most importantly by the presence of his Lord and Savior. He left his earthly home on White Lake peacefully with his beloved daughter Rae Lynn and dear wife Ardis by his side with the support of their families.  Bill was born on February 12, 1937 in Milwaukee. Bill was the son of Rev. William Niebling D.D. who was...

Marlene K. Draeger, age 67 of Montello passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 after a 3 year battle with cancer at her home in the loving arms of her husband, Dean.  Marlene was born on September 4, 1954 in Sheboygan to the late Elroy and Rosalie Vogel.  She graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1973 and went on to complete her hairstyling manager’s license.  Marlene ran her own business ever since and retired in 2015. Marlene loved her dog, Harley.  She was a...

John “AJ, Jack” R. Kirchner, 87 of Endeavor passed away May 12, 2022.  Beloved father of David Kirchner, Kathy (Joseph) Medrow. Proud Grandpa of Alec, Jack (Brogan Zochert) Medrow. Further survived by extended family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Carl Kirchner, Genevieve and Joseph Grooms, beloved son, Kenneth and siblings: Robert (Arlene), James (Rosemary) and Darlene (Gilbert Bustamente). John was drafted and proudly served his country in the...

Dennis Alan Wacholtz, age 78 of rural Montello passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.  Dennis was born in Milwaukee on April 11, 1944 to Harold and Louise (Secora) Wacholtz.  Following high school, he married Linda Lou Weckwerth and together raised three children and later divorced.  Dennis married Ramona Hoffman on June 12, 1992. Dennis worked for the Marquette County Highway Department and retired after 37 years of faithful...

Dennis Baumhardt, age 73 of Packwaukee passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Madison.  Dennis was born on March 5, 1949 to Arthur “Art” and Eleanor (Kearns) Baumhardt in Evanston, Illinois. An avid duck hunter, Dennis spent many years of his youth in the cattails. He also served his country in the United States Air Force. Dennis was the fond uncle of Megan (Jeff Buechner), Katie and Amanda (Rick Denges) and the great-uncle of Chase and Cole.  He was preceded in death...

Philip Walter Zieman passed into eternal life on May 9, 2022.  He was born to Philip Frank Zieman and Alice (Stark) Zieman on May 24, 1934 in Nekoosa and baptized into the Christian faith on July 11, 1934.  Philip attended public school in Nekoosa, graduating from Alexander High School in 1951.  After graduation, he attended Wisconsin State College-Stevens Point (now UW-Stevens Point), graduating on June 5, 1955, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and...