All Obituaries

Carol Susan Smith, age 80 of Oxford passed away surrounded by her family at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.  Carol was born on January 31, 1938 to Chester and Daisy “Maude” (Bacon) Colburn and graduated from Adams High School in 1956.  She was united in marriage to John Smith on September 1, 1956 in Adams at the Adams Congregational Church; they were blessed with three sons. Carol was a hard worker and throughout...

  Everett Gerald Metzger, age 85 of Montello passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at The Montello Care Center with family by his side.  Everett was born in Dresden, North Dakota to Arthur and Julia (Hell) Metzger on December 11, 1932.  He worked as a linesman for a local telephone company in North Dakota until moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1951. In 1953, he was drafted into the Army. While on military leave that same year Everett married Mary...

  Linda Kae Meyer, age 69 of Oxford passed away peacefully at her home in the arms of her loving husband and daughter on Saturday, May 26, 2018 after losing her battle to ALS.  Linda was born on May 3, 1949 to Albert (Bernice) Ripley in Kenosha.  She graduated from Westfield High School in 1967 and married Erwin “Butch” Meyer on October 25, 1969 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oxford; together they were blessed with three...

On Saturday, May 12, 2018, Karen (Richardson) Grant of Oxford found her peace. Karen was born March 6, 1943 to Gordon and Astrid Richardson in New York.  On December 8, 1969 she married Lester “Butch” Grant. She lived in Oxford for most of her life up until the time of her passing and was a very active member of the community.  Karen loved being able to spread Christmas cheer through her work with the Oxford Christmas Cheer Club.  Karen helped Butch run Double G...

Scott Eugene Turner, of Montello passed Sunday, April 29, 2018 after a most courageous battle with cancer. He was able to spend his final days at home, surrounded by his family and beloved pets…just as he wished. He was 51 years old. Scott is survived by his devoted wife, Cyndi (Ripple) Turner; and his wonderful children and stepchildren: Brooke (Jesse) Klawitter, Ciara Neeb, McKenzie Turner, Keely Neeb, Shane Turner and Shania Turner. He is further...

Esther May (Buchholz) Matz, age 106 passed peacefully at home in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 28, 2018.  She was born May 3, 1911 in the Township of Lafayette, Walworth County, Wisconsin to May Bessie (Ludtke) and Gustave Buchholz.  Esther grew up on her family's farm in the town of Mecan, Marquette County.  She married Alfred Matz on August 26, 1939.  They spent most of their married life in Illinois and settled in Libertyville. Esther was known for...

Melvin Frye, age 62 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away Monday evening, April 23, 2018 at his home. In accordance with Melvin's wishes, no services will be held at this time.  

Dorothy Erna Schwochert, age 91 of Montello passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Dorothy was born in Portage on April 28, 1926 to Emil and Erna (Hutler) Fredrick.  She married Elmer Schwochert on November 26, 1947 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Poynette and together they were blessed with 48 years together until Elmer’s passing in 1996. Dorothy was avid quilter, seamstress and gardener and enjoyed being...

Glen Putnam, age 84 of Montello passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Tivoli in Portage, Wisconsin. He was the fourth-born child of nine siblings. His early childhood was spent in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The family moved to Packwaukee prior to his entering high school; Glen graduated from Montello High School. He married Velda Babcock of Pardeeville in 1951. Glen and Velda resided many years in Pardeeville and raised their family there. Glen was a welder by...

Ricky Meyers, age 64 of Montello (formerly of Milwaukee) passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 6, 2018 at his home.  Ricky was born in Milwaukee on January 27, 1954 to Charles William and Adeline (Deckow) Meyers.  He was employed by the Milwaukee County Parks and later St. Francis Hospital.  Ricky retired to Montello in 2008.  He enjoyed cheering on his Brewers and the Packers, going fishing and socializing with friends.  Ricky is...