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.
Sharon Caulfield
Jun 27, 2025
Sharon A. Caulfield, age 68 of Hancock passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, June 27, 2025. Sharon was born on August 2, 1956 in Chicago, IL the youngest of nine children, loved and celebrated life with her parents, Leo and Emily (Gatschet) Swederski, siblings and growing up with many, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sharon was...
Nicholas Stelter
Jun 24, 2025
Nicholas “Nick” James Stelter, age 44 of Montello passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Nick was born in Berlin on April 18, 1981 to Norman and Jeanette (Lein) Stelter. He graduated from Montello High School in 1999 and following a brief time working on a farm he has been employed at Alliance Laundry Systems in Ripon; he just completed...
Donald Krueger
Jun 17, 2025
Donald “Donny” Krueger passed away Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at his home in Grand Marsh at the age of 63. Donny was born on August 28th, 1961 in Milwaukee to Dale and Carol (Fisher) Krueger. He married the love of his life Wendy Heffner on Valentine’s Day of 1980 in Milwaukee. Their marriage spanned over 45 years, and they were...
Sherry Hansen
Jun 16, 2025
Cheryl “Sherry” Ann Hansen, age 70 of Westfield (formerly of Turtle Lake, WI) passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Sherry was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 30, 1954 to Marvin and Bertha (Sawacke) Hansen. She graduated from Mahtomedi High School outside of the Twin Cities and married Larry Petersen. Together they were blessed...
Irene Hajducki
Jun 15, 2025
Irene Diane Hajducki, age 72 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her home. Irene was born in East Chicago, Indiana on September 13, 1952 to George and Shirley (Boughamer) Obergon. She graduated from Milwaukee Hamilton High School in 1970 and married James Hajducki on October 3, 1970 at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church...
Karl Grupe
Jun 15, 2025
Karl Robert Grupe, age 59 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 15, 2025 at his home. Karl was born on November 27, 1965 to Karl and Shirley (Diels) Grupe in West Bend. He attended Adams Friendship High School and later became an auto mechanic. Karl’s life revolved around cars and will be remembered for helping anyone who needed it....
Eloise Schultz
Jun 15, 2025
Eloise “Nana” Schultz, age 93 of Montello passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at The Larson House in Columbus. Eloise was born in Merrill on May 25, 1932 to Ralph and Elsa (Hassel) Duranceau. She worked on the family farm and the Glove Factory until marrying Lawrence Schultz at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Merrill on June 24,...
John Carter
Jun 11, 2025
John Joseph Carter, age 87 of Oxford passed away on his own terms, the way he wanted to…..peacefully at home surrounded by his family following many years of dialysis on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. John was born on March 12, 1938 in Appleton to John and Edna (Zephrin) Carter. He attended South Division High School in Milwaukee and married Sandra...
Beth Johnson
Jun 8, 2025
In His infinite wisdom and perfect love, the Lord God carried our Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother from this world to Himself in the glory of heaven at the age of 95 years on Sunday, June 8, 2025. By the grace of God she remained a faithful and active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Montello.
Beth was...
Jeffery Smith
May 22, 2025
Jeffery “Jeff” Jake Miko Smith, age 73 of Oxford passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at his home. Jeff was born at home in Prairie Du Chien on May 24, 1951 to Orla and Thelma (Ward) Smith. He attended Fennimore and Iowa-Grant Schools and went on to serve his country as member of the United States Army. Following his time...
Tiffany Jolicoeur
May 11, 2025
Tiffany Anne Jolicoeur, age 51 of Colorado Springs (formerly of Westfield) passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at her home. Tiffany was born on February 28, 1974 to Thomas and Teresa (Robinson) Lyon. She grew up on the family farm, a place she always truly loved. Tiffany was a member of the 1992 graduating class of Westfield High...
Hollis Elliott
May 10, 2025
Hollis William Elliott, age 87 of Oxford passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 7, 1937 in Brooks, Wisconsin, Town of New Chester, Adams County to Harold Hollis Elliott and Cecil Gladys (Beals) Elliott. He attended Brooks Grade School, Oxford High School for...
Joseph Nixa
Apr 28, 2025
Joseph Leroy Nixa, age 73 of Wautoma passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Montello Care Center due to Parkinson’s Disease with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on August 27, 1951 to Charles and Alice (Hansen) Nixa in Racine. He graduated from Racine Park High School and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant. He worked for...
Roy Demge
Apr 16, 2025
Roy Stanley Demge, age 64 passed away unexpectedly at his friend’s home in Briggsville on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Roy was born in Port Washington on November 13, 1960 to Stanley and Janice (Mueller) Demge. He attended Campbellsport High School and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served his country for 8 years. Following his time in...
Jeri Whaley
Mar 31, 2025
Jeri Lynn Whaley, age 71 of Portage passed away peacefully Monday, March 31, 2025 at The Montello Care Center. Jeri was born in Portage on May 27, 1953 to Richard and Betty (Evans) Whaley. She grew up in Packwaukee and graduated from Montello High School in 1971 and furthered her education in Culinary Arts at MATC. Jeri was a cook...
Donna Ludwig
Mar 29, 2025
Donna Mae Ludwig, age 61 of Montello (formerly of Sandwich) passed away at her home on Saturday, March 29, 2025 surrounded by her family. Donna was born in St. Charles, Illinois on June 26, 1963 to James and Dolores (Dieter) Ludwig. She graduated from Wheaton North High School in 1981. Donna raised her three children and was a self-proclaimed “Jack...
Sharon Klug
Mar 27, 2025
Sharon Ann Klug, age 66 of Montello was peacefully called to rest on her 66th birthday, Thursday, March 27, 2025 surrounded by family, following a courageous 41-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at Edgewater Nursing Home in Port Edwards. Sharon was born on March 27, 1959 in Cedarburg to Gordon and Carol Kemp. She graduated from Florence High School in...
Thomas Kuenn
Mar 22, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Gordon Kuenn, age 68 of Montello was unexpectedly called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 22, 2025 while working outside and doing what he loved at his farm. Tom was born in Milwaukee on September 12, 1956 to Gordon and Audrey (Bingaman) Kuenn and was a member of the 1974 graduating class of...
Timothy Davis
Mar 19, 2025
Timothy “Tim” James Davis, age 56 of Oxford passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison following a valiant battle with cancer. Tim was born in Wausau on February 17, 1969 to Harold and Charlotte (Ellingson) Davis. He graduated from Wausau West High School in 1987 and spent most of his working career as a...
David Broderick
Mar 16, 2025
David Charles Broderick, age 64 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his home. David was born in Berlin on December 5, 1960 to William and Delores (Burling) Broderick. He was a social person and loved to talk and visit with just about everyone. David worked maintenance at Yahooz Bar for many years. He looked forward to...
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