All Obituaries

  Velda Mae Putnam, age 85 of Montello passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Tivoli in Portage.   Velda was born at home in the town of Dekorra, Columbia County, Wisconsin on May 31, 1934 to Gordon and Alma (Krueger) Babcock. She attended Pardeeville High School and married Glen Putnam in January 23, 1952.  Velda and Glen resided for many years in Pardeeville and raised their family there.   When Velda's three sons were young she was a stay-at-home...

Peter Michael Naekrsz, age 61 of Montello, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the Montello Care Center.  He was born on November 20, 1957 in Kenosha, WI to Walter and Ester (Infinsino) Naekrsz. Survivors include his two sisters, Sandra (Jeffrey) Schimek, Burlington and Debra (Dennis) Puterbaugh, Menahga, MN; one brother, Walter Naekrsz, Montello; two nieces, Rachel Schimek and Jessica (Tony) Welch; four nephews, Joshua Schimek, Zachery, Jason and Michael (Marie) Puterbaugh;...

Karl L. Whitrock, age 79, of Montello went to his eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on October 6, 2019 at his home in Montello. “When life is done, and I in death, shall draw one final breath, You are the One whose face I’ll see, my Blessed Savior who died for me.” Karl was born in Beaver Dam on October 30, 1939 the son of Karl F. and Arnita (Pautsch) Whitrock. He graduated from St. Stephens Ev Lutheran grade school in 1954  and Beaver Dam High School in 1958....

Russell F. Gray Jr., age 69 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday morning, October 6, 2019 at his home. He was born March 30, 1950 in Portage, Wisconsin the son of Russell F. Gray Sr. and Donna J. Strong.  He married Susanne Heisler on August 10, 1974. She preceded him in death on November 14, 2007. Russell was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed doing taxidermy work, spending time with family and friends. Russell served his...

  Steven Adam Grupe, age 39 of Westfield passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 1, 2019.  Steven was born in West Bend on July 22, 1980 to Karl and Shirley (Diels) Grupe.  He attended Adams Friendship High School and has worked at several area dairy farms, most recently Hockerman Bros. Farm.  Steven enjoyed working outdoors and taking his children fishing.  When time allowed you could find him attending a tractor pull or going for a motorcycle ride.  Steven...

Gary Lee Marshall, age 70 of Oxford passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his home.  Gary was born in Portage on January 1, 1949 to William and Bernice (Sprague) Marshall.  He married Barbara Weasel on January 31, 1991 and together they enjoyed many happy years together until her passing in November of the 2013. Gary worked for many years as a truck driver, retiring from Gasser Construction.  He could always be found having breakfast at one of the local...

Donald “Don” Charles Warren, age 79 of Oxford passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at his home.  Don was born at home in the town of Douglas, Marquette County, Wisconsin to Alden and Nina (Warren) Warren on October 26, 1939.  He attended Endeavor Grade School and Portage High School.  Don married Betty Nehrlich on June 4, 1966 at the Oxford Bible Church.  Of the many jobs Don worked, he spent many years at both Badger Ordinance and at Penda in Portage. ...

Shirley Elaine Procknow, age 94 of Oxford passed away peacefully, September 24, 2019 at Hamilton Park Place in Portage.  Shirley was born April 5, 1925 in the Lawrence Area of Marquette County to Harvey and Olla “Ollie” (Rathbun) Ellinger. She was raised there and moved to Brooks in 1939 and attended Brooks Grade School and graduated from Westfield High School in 1943.  At the age of 18, she worked at the powder plant in Baraboo doing her part to serve during...

Robert “Bob” Earl Boelkes, age 78 of Montello passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Madison.  Bob was born in DeKalb, IL on December 7, 1940 the son of Henry and Tressie (Siebrasse) Boelkes.  He served his country as a member of the Unites States Navy.  Bob worked for several concrete companies in the Madison area and was a member of the Finishers Union for many years.  He married Marcia Miller in August of 1982 in Madison; together...

Arlen Wilbur Myers, age 90 of Oxford passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena.  Arlen was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on May 13, 1929 to Ernest and Clara (Wahl) Myers.  After graduating from high school, he valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Korean War.  Arlen married Wilma Mills and together they had five children and later divorced; he married Mary (Sines) Williams on...