All Obituaries

Donald Wesley Boggs, age 78 of Montello, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday afternoon, June 28, 2020. He was born in Portsmouth, KY to the late Mary “Bobbie” (Harr) and Ira Boggs on January 16th, 1942. Don served his country in the Air Force and later provided for his family working as a truckdriver at Flash Trucking until retirement. Don had a way with words, often sarcastic. He was known around town for shooting in pool tournaments and placing $5.00 bets...

Herman Leo Graf, age 90 of Montello passed away June 25, 2020.  Herman was born in Milwaukee to John and Elizabeth (Wagner) Graf on November 22, 1929.  He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy.   Herman married Rita Kinart on October 27, 1956 at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Milwaukee and together they raised their four children in New Berlin until retiring to their home on Buffalo Lake in 1997.  Rita preceded Herman in death on June 13,...

  Derrick John Turner, age 71 of Packwaukee (formerly from Kenosha) passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home.  Derrick was born in Kenosha on July 12, 1948 to Raymond and Vera (James) Turner.  He graduated from Bradford High School in 1966 and went to work for Case IH in Racine; Derrick retired after 36 years of faithful employment.  He enjoyed the Packwaukee area for many years and permanently moved there about 20 years ago. Derrick owned and...

James “Jamie or Jim” R. Walters, age 49 of Packwaukee lost his battle with cancer on June 10, 2020.  James was born on October 8, 1970 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital to Dale and Donna Walters.  James moved to Packwaukee in 1978 and attended Montello Schools and graduated with the class of 1988.  After graduating, he attended the Waukesha County Technical College and received his two year Associates Degree in Police Science Technology.  He worked in security...

Gerald “Jerry” Howard Bynum, age 75 of Endeavor passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena.  Jerry was born in Waukesha on January 7, 1945 to Barto and Esther (Henrikson) Bynum.  He graduated from Pewaukee High School in 1963 and entered the United States Marines where he valiantly served his country in two tours during the Vietnam War.  Jerry married Jane Wollenzien at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in West Allis on...

Michael “Mike” Edward Coursey, age 78 of Montello (White Lake) passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2020 at his home.  Mike was born in Chicago on September 5, 1941 to Edward and Mary (Bowler) Coursey.  He married Margo Barkey at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Chicago on September 25, 1965 and together they worked and raised their two daughters in the Chicagoland area until permanently moving to White Lake in 1999.  Mike was a talker; he had an...

George Charles Wakup, age 81 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his home.  George was born in Chicago to George H. and Violet (Lorenz) Wakup on November 4, 1938.  Following graduation from high school, George proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and also the National Guard.  He was united in marriage to Norma Rutt in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 8, 1961 and from that union they were blessed with three children. George...

Daniel “Dan” Ludwig Klawitter, age 78 of Packwaukee passed away surrounded by his family on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home.  Dan was born in Packwaukee on June 25, 1941 to Edwin and Rose (Draeger) Klawitter.  He attended Montello Schools and furthered his education at Moraine Park Technical College.  Dan was united in marriage on August 12, 1961 to Wanda Schliepp at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westfield and together they were blessed with three...

Norma Dorothy Bonnett, age 96 of Oxford passed away at Grancare Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Fond du Lac on Thursday, May 21, 2020 with her husband by her side.  Norma was born in Oxford on July 4, 1923 to Vernon and Dorothy (Manteufel) Nelson.  She graduated from Oxford High School in 1941.  In that same year, she married George F. MacKenzie. They owned and operated Oxford Convalescent Home from 1941 to 1967 and raised three children. On August 26, 1975, Norma married...

Rosemary Brown, age 93 of Friendship, Chicago, Montello and Mercedes, TX passed away peacefully under hospice care at her son’s home in Green Lake.  Rosemary was born at home in Friendship, Wisconsin on October 7, 1926 to Joseph and Veda (Lewis) Sedlak.  She graduated from Wells High School in Chicago after completing her freshman and sophomore years at Adams-Friendship High School.  Rosemary attended Herzl Junior College and Wautoma Normal School and graduated from the...