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.
Sally Persigan
Dec 2, 2025
Sally Rose Persigan, age 76 of Oxford passed away Tuesday Dec. 2, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison. Sally was born in Chicago, IL on January 27, 1949 to Peter and Ruth (Kelleher) Grifo. She grew up in the Simi Valley, CA area before moving to Illinois where she met her partner Ed Tremaine and his son, Jim. They were...
Natasha Lambert
Nov 30, 2025
Natasha Gean Lambert, age 32 of Westfield passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 30, 2025 at her home. Natasha was born on June 14, 1993 in Berlin to Gary and Sara (Lipke) Lambert. She graduated from Montello High School in 2011. Natasha moved to South Dakota working at a daycare where she realized her true passion was caring for children. She...
Jeremy Carpenter
Nov 30, 2025
Jeremy Shane Carpenter, age 52 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home. Jeremy was born in Ohio to Chester and Cheryl (Hame) Carpenter on April 14, 1973. Following high school, he went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1992 until 1997. At the...
Arnold Schehr
Nov 30, 2025
Arnold “Arnie” Kenneth Schehr, age 67 of Endeavor passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison surrounded by his family. Arnie was born in Portage on September 27, 1958 to Clifford and Delores (Schrab) Schehr. He owned and operated Schehr’s Landscaping and Excavating for 38 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and also enjoyed being...
Lester Molkentin Jr.
Nov 27, 2025
Lester Kurt Molkentin Jr., age 83 of Montello passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 27, 2025 at his home. Lester was born in Richfield on February 15, 1942 to Lester Sr. and Betty (Schattschneider) Molkentin. In his youth, he attended the Elmwood one-room school in rural Jackson County. He lived in several states in the southwest before ultimately settling in Montello...
Rose Burckhardt
Nov 22, 2025
Rose Mary Burckhardt, age 59 of Packwaukee passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Rose was born in Portage on June 26, 1966 to Kenneth and Lucille (Langrehr) Barton. She grew up in Packwaukee and attended Montello Schools. Rose was united in marriage to Gary Burckhardt in Packwaukee on August 13, 1983; together...
Darrell Buchholz
Nov 21, 2025
Darrell Edward Buchholz, 68, of Montello, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 21, 2025. Born on May 22, 1957, at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage to Edward and Marlene (Eichman) Buchholz, Darrell grew up in Montello and graduated from Montello High School in 1975. He went on to own the Rustic Bar in Montello while...
Nina Donnelley
Nov 19, 2025
Nina Herrmann Donnelley, age 81 of Montello died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Liberty House in Fond du Lac. She was born December 1, 1943 in Gettysburg, PA to Phillip and Sarah (Neely) Herrmann. She was married to James R. Donnelley on April 11, 1980 in Chicago, IL where they lived for 38 1/2 years...
Frank Blume
Nov 17, 2025
A. Frank Blume, age 65 of Montello passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison with his brother by his side. Frank was born in Chicago on April 4, 1960 to Alan and Patricia (Elming) Blume. He grew up in Rosemont, IL and graduated from Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL; furthering his education at Southern Illinois...
Sue Ann Binder
Nov 17, 2025
Sue Ann Binder, age 92 of Wisconsin Dells passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at Prairie Ridge Hospital in Columbus. She was recently residing at the Larson House in Columbus. Sue Ann was born at home in Pine Valley, Clark County, WI to William and Susan (Seidelmann) Puttkamer on September 17, 1933. She graduated of the Neillsville High School and...
Dennis Willard
Nov 14, 2025
Dennis Edward Willard, age 76 of Oxford passed away peacefully Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home. Dennis was born on July 29, 1949 to Henry and Josephine (Matuska) Willard. While working in the record distribution industry, he met his life partner, Carolyn Kedzior. Together they have resided in rural Oxford since 1999. Dennis was a music lover and in...
Ronald Lindert
Nov 10, 2025
Ronald “Ronn” S. Lindert, age 74 of Oxford passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at Columbus Health and Rehab. Ronn was born in Beaver Dam to Vilas and Helen (Bobholz) Lindert on June 4, 1951. He graduated from Cambria High School in 1969 and furthered his education at Troy State University. In 1972, Ronn was drafted into the US Army...
John Ducett
Oct 31, 2025
John David Ducett, age 61 of Montello passed away at his home on Friday, October 31, 2025. John was born on February 22, 1964 in Blue Island, IL to Raymond and Carol (Parent) Ducett. He grew up in Frankfort, IL and graduated from Lincoln Way East High School and furthered education in CNC machining. John came to Montello in 2007...
Nancy Winkler
Oct 30, 2025
Nancy L. Winkler, age 84 of Westfield passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at her home with her husband and daughter by her side. Nancy was born in Wausau on January 18, 1941 to Clifford and Marie (Lund) Gilbert. She was united in marriage to Conrad “Connie” Winkler in Milwaukee on October 29, 1960 and they enjoyed 65 years together....
Valerie Stalsberg
Oct 30, 2025
Valerie Fay Stalsberg, age 65 of Neshkoro passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 30, 2025. Valerie was born in Racine on September 21, 1960 to Harry and Betty (Bjork) Tuinstra. She grew up and attended school in Racine, marrying Larry Stalsberg on January 21, 1989. They resided in Racine until relocating to Neshkoro in 2000 and Valerie was currently employed at...
Gerald McDougal
Oct 28, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Allen McDougal, age 86 of Adams passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Patriot Place in Berlin. Jerry was born in Packwaukee to Archie and Elsie (Klawitter) McDougal on July 4, 1939. He was raised in rural Montello and spent most of his life as a hog farmer or working with scrap metal. Jerry loved the outdoors, especially...
Geraldine Lein
Oct 26, 2025
Geraldine “Gerry” J. Lein, age 94 of Montello passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Patriot Place in Berlin. Gerry was born in West Allis on June 11, 1931 to Dewey and Ida (Reuman) Stickney and was raised in Milwaukee. She married George Lein on May 29, 1954 and together they spent weekends on Lake Puckaway until they...
Mark Machkovech
Oct 19, 2025
Mark D. Machkovech, age 67 of Oxford (Parker Lake) passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 19, 2025 at his home. Mark was born on February 25, 1958 to Allen and Esther (Means) Machkovech in Beaver Dam. He moved with his family to Parker Lake at the age of 7; graduating from Westfield High School in 1976. Mark furthered his education at...
Jeremiah Finley
Oct 15, 2025
Jeremiah “Miah” David Finley, age 50 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his home. Miah was born in Elkhorn on November 6, 1974 to Randall and Marlene (Cochran) Finley. He attended Burlington Schools and furthered his education at Gateway Technical College earning a degree in computer programming. Miah worked as a business systems analyst at Sub...
Toni Busch
Oct 15, 2025
Toni Lee Busch, age 73 of Montello passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Toni was born in Milwaukee on December 27, 1951. She raised her family in Milwaukee and met James “Jim” Tickner in 2002. Together they owned The Gym Bar in Milwaukee and moved to Montello in 2010 to own and operate...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
