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.
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...
Richard Gericke
Oct 15, 2025
Richard “Rick” C. Gericke, age 75 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his home. Rick was born in Madison on December 8, 1949 to George and Ann (Gadville) Gericke. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1967 and went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the United States Army. Following...
Jerome Kratz
Oct 1, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Kratz, age 82 of Montello passed away peacefully at Wisconsin Dells Health Services on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Jerry was born on February 26, 1943 to Charles Sr. and Aileen (Ashley) Kratz. He was raised in rural Montello and attended Montello Schools. Jerry always loved working the land and throughout his life, he was employed by several area...
Daniel Sayas
Sep 28, 2025
Daniel “Taco” Sayas, age 64 of Westfield, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home. Taco was born on September 5, 1961, in Milwaukee to Alvino and Arlene (Jozefiak) Sayas. Taco, known to family and friends by his nickname, was a fun-loving guy who enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He loved watching his beloved Green Bay Packers...
Samantha Shultz
Sep 27, 2025
Samantha “Sam” Adair Shultz, age 32, of Ripon passed away the morning of Saturday September 27, 2025 in an automobile accident. Sam was born in Fond Du Lac on September 23, 1993 to Patrick “PJ” and Angela (nee Scharenberg) Shultz. Sam grew up at White Lake, and a part of her heart is always there. She graduated from Ripon High...
Robert Becker
Sep 23, 2025
Robert Becker, age 84 of Oxford passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Montello Care Center. Robert was born in New York City, NY on July 8, 1941 to John and Melitta (Moeller) Becker. He graduated from Aviation High School in Long Island City, New York and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air...
Anne Zehren
Sep 22, 2025
Anne Elizabeth Zehren, age 77 of Montello passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus. Anne was born in Milwaukee on August 3, 1948, the first daughter of Edward and Marie (Spitzer) Brabant. She graduated from Pius XI High School, Milwaukee and pursued a career in hospital administration at Milwaukee’s Mt. Sinai Medical Center and...
Mary Anne Schaff
Sep 21, 2025
Mary Anne Schaff, age 83 of Oxford passed away peacefully Sunday, September 21, 2025, at her home. Mary was born in Rock Island, Illinois on August 11, 1942, to Charles and Mary Kay (Johnson) Stacy. She grew up in Rockford and her family’s vacation home on Jordan Lake led her to meeting her first husband, Virgil Huber; together they had...
Danny Barton
Sep 17, 2025
Danny Edward Barton, age 69 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully at Lily Meadows Assisted Living in Westfield on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 surrounded by family. Danny was born in Portage on October 7, 1955 to Lyle and Nora (Dove) Barton. He grew up in Packwaukee and attended Montello Schools and went on to proudly serve his country as a member...
Helen Hughes
Sep 17, 2025
Helen Margaret Hughes, age 98 of Montello passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at her home with her son by her side. Helen was born on July 24, 1927 in Kenosha to John and Mary (Skoviak) Machulsky. She was united in marriage to Robert Hughes on January 12, 1946 and began raising their family in Kenosha and transitioned to Montello...
Charles Koepsell
Sep 16, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Richard Koepsell, age 75 of Montello (formerly of Hartford) passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his home following a lingering illness. Chuck was born in Hartford on January 9, 1950 to Wallace and Lois (Schauer) Koepsell. He graduated from Hartford Union High School and served his country as a member of the US Army National Guard....
Dale Pate
Sep 13, 2025
Dale Pate, long time resident of Elgin and Algonquin, Illinois died peacefully at home of age-related causes in Montello, Wisconsin. He was 91.
Dale is preceded in death by: his parents Kyle and Helen, brother, Jack, son Douglas, beloved wife Beverly, and grandson Douglas Pate. He is survived by his daughter Cindy Elstrom (grandson Anthony Elstrom), son Craig Pate (Jennifer and...
Mary Atkinson
Sep 8, 2025
Mary Theresa Apollonia Atkinson, age 91 of Montello passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, September 8, 2025. Mary was born in Montello on June 19, 1934 to Valentine and Frances (Nowak) Wianecki and graduated from Montello High School in 1952. She was united in marriage to Harlan Atkinson on February 20, 1954 at St. John the Baptist Catholic...
Francis Sproehlich
Sep 5, 2025
Francis “Frank” Carl Sproehlich, age 88 of Montello (formerly of Random Lake) passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage with two of his daughters at his side. He was born on February 11, 1937 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Margaret (Strassburg) Sproehlich. Frank married to his first wife, Leona Trieder in 1955...
Robert Luger
Sep 4, 2025
Robert “Bob” Louis Luger, age 72 of Oxford passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI, surrounded by family and loved ones. Bob was born on May 20, 1953 to Faye and Arlene (Gerbitz) Luger in Oxford. He was raised on the family farm in Douglas Township, Marquette County and graduated from Westfield High in 1971....
Robert Koellen
Aug 30, 2025
Robert “Bob” William Koellen, age 79 of Montello passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 30, 2025 surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Watertown on January 10, 1946 to Joseph and Evelyn (Schaeffer) Koellen. He attended Watertown High School and married Barbara Reszynski at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Richwood, Wisconsin on July 3, 1964. Together...
Arthur Ford
Aug 25, 2025
Arthur “Art” Eldon Ford, age 81 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 25, 2025. Art was born in Cowden, Illinois on September 28, 1943 to Wesley and Ada (Ryder) Ford. He married Linda Harris on March 20, 1963 in Shelbyville, IL and they enjoyed 60 years together until her passing in 2023.
Art lived life with a full heart and...
William Eskau
Aug 21, 2025
William “Bill” Fredrick Eskau, age 94 of Montello (formerly of Brookfield) passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Bill was born in Milwaukee on August 11, 1931, to Walter and Murial (Cassel) Eskau. Following high school, he served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Army. Bill was united...
Allen Daniels
Aug 19, 2025
Allen Dale Daniels, age 76 of Montello passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Allen was born in Portage to Dale and Betty (Wells) Daniels on June 6, 1949. He graduated form Montello High School in 1968 and proudly served our country as a member of the United States Army. Upon returning to Montello...
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