All Obituaries

Janet Raoul Kiernan, age 89, of Montello (formerly of New York) passed away August 11, 2018 at the Montello Care Center.  Janet was born in New York City on August 20, 1928 to Roy and Florence (Guion) Hunter. In 1971 she graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Library Science. She retired after 35 years as a librarian in the Syracuse public library system, at the age of 79.  Janet married Christopher Kiernan in New York on June 30, 1951; he preceded her in death in...

Davida “Dee” Maureen Halla, age 77 of Oxford passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at the University Hospital in Madison.  Dee was born in Harvey, IL on July 24, 1941 to Walter and Norma (Reid) Frederick.  She married William “Bill” Halla in Homewood, IL on July 23, 1984 and together they lived in Brookfield, Illinois until retiring and permanently moving to Oxford in the late 1990’s.  Dee worked as a secretary for 28 years at CNA insurance...

Walter Joseph Blada, age 86 of Neshkoro passed away at the Berlin Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 29, 2018.  Walter was born at home in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County on July 17, 1932 to Walter and Elba (Owens) Blada.  He graduated from Montello High School in 1950 and in 1952 he joined the United States Air Force to serve his country.  On October 10, 1953 Walter married June DeRoche in Westfield, Massachusetts and together they were blessed with three sons. Walter...

William "Billy" Opper, age 71 of rural Montello passed away peacefully Thursday, July 19, 2018. In accordance with Billy's wishes, services will be private.   

David “Dave” W. Thomley, age 68 of Montello, WI passed away peacefully at his home on July 13th, 2018. He was born and raised in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968.  Dave received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Education with a minor in music from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He was also a member of the University Orchestra as a violinist.  Dave taught in the Montello School District for 20 years. He went on to work for the State...

Randall “Randy” Mark Tutaj, age 63 passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Wautoma.  Randy was born in Milwaukee to George and Angeline (Slivinski) Tutaj on December 15, 1954.  On October 18, 1975 he was united in marriage to Susan Goelz; together they were blessed with three sons. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Susan and three sons: Steven, Andrew and Matthew (Christine).  He was proud of his first grandchild, Audrey Madison. ...

Betty Rechlicz, age 88 of Westfield passed away early Sunday morning, June 24, 2018 at the Montello Care Center. Per Betty's request, services will be private and she will be laid to rest at Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery in Brookfield. Crawford Funeral and Cremation of Oxford and Montello is honored to be serving the family.  www.CrawfordFH.com 

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 her life worked at several...

  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 Winzentsen (later divorced)....

  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 children. Linda was a friendly and...