All Obituaries

Gordon Fabian, age 90 of Oxford passed away early Thursday morning at his home. A complete obituary will appear as soon as it becomes available.  

Thomas “Tommy” Michael Fritsche, of Montello passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the age of 60.  Tommy was born on January 29, 1959 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee to Charles and Irene (Petrovitz) Fritsche.  He attended Cudahy High School before enlisting in the US Navy in 1976; he was honorably discharged in 1979.  He went to work at Ladish Company in Milwaukee and then Bradley Washfountain before moving to Montello to own...

Anthony “Tony” (aka Big Guy) Bell, age 67 of Oxford died peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2019 from Multiple Myeloma with his family by his side. He was born on October 7, 1951 in Boscobel to Durward and Dorothy (Byers) Bell.  Tony was raised in Steuben and attended high school in Wauzeka where he graduated in 1969.  On July 3, 1971 he married his high school sweetheart, Wanda K. Lenz and together they raised their family in Madison.  Tony was incredibly proud of...

Clayton Helmer Sengbusch, age 95 of Oxford passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at his home.  Clayton was born in Reedsville, Wisconsin on June 29, 1923 to Ervin and Catherine (Boldt) Sengbusch.  He graduated from Brillion High School in 1941 and furthered his education earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Clayton proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marines.  He found his way to Oxford by...

Nan Chu Repasi, age 67 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Nan was born in Kwang Ju, Korea on June 5, 1951 to Duck Soon Kim and Oak Sun Kim.  She married Karoly “Karl” Repasi at the US Embassy in Seoul, Korea on December 22, 1975 and together they lived in many different locations around the world while Karl was in the United States Army.  In 1997, they settled in rural Oxford.  Nan was a very...

Geraldine Irene Bednarek, age 89 of Montello passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Tivoli in Portage.  Geraldine was born at home on December 22, 1929 to George and Mary Irene (Powalk) Novak.  She attended the country school near her home in rural Neshkoro.  Geraldine was united in marriage on September 22, 1956 to John Bednarek at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello.  Together they lived and worked on the family farm in rural Montello all their lives; John...

Mary Wilma Bagley, age 74 of Packwaukee passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena.  Mary was born in Beaver Dam on August 16, 1944 to Roy and Blanche (Werner) Barton.  She graduated from the Montello High School in 1962.  Mary worked at the Oxford Convalescent Home and later for St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison as a CNA; through a work study program, Mary earned her degree as a LPN.  Mary was baptized at and remained a...

Richard “Dick” Leonard Charles, age 71 of Montello passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  Dick was born in Algoma on November 26, 1947 to Leonard and Mary (Brauer) Charles.  He graduated from Algoma High School in 1965 and furthered his education at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Welfare.  Dick proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army as a chaplain’s...

Tracy Lynn Boeker, age 58 of Germania passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Thursday, January 24, 2019.  Tracy was born in Portage to Harlow “Stub” and Janice (Nankivell) Nelson on August 26, 1960.  Tracy began riding horses at a very young age; before she was even 10 years old she won numerous awards at horse shows all over south central Wisconsin.  She was a member of the Saddle Tramps 4-H Club and competed every year at the Marquette...

Joan “Susie” Ellen Schmitz, age 84 of Montello passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Montello Care Center.  Susie was born in Montello to Carl and Ella (Ross) Gray on September 9, 1934.  She married Ernest Schmitz on Valentine’s Day of 1952 in Montello and from that union came eight children. Susie was a lifelong resident of Montello.  She was a hardworking person who enjoyed canning, baking, gardening as well as farm work.  Susie was an animal...