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.
Paul Weldon
Mar 13, 2026
Paul Everett Weldon, age 84 of Montello (White Lake) passed away peacefully Friday, March 13, 2026 at Randolph Health Services. Paul was born in Stevens Point on February 13, 1942 to Ansel and Angie (Petersen) Weldon. After graduating from Amherst High School in 1960, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corp. and proudly served his country for 4 years.
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Robert Klapper
Mar 11, 2026
Robert “Bob” Klapper, of Montello, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the age of 89 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Bob was born on November 25, 1936, in Beaver Dam, the son of Edward and Eleanor (Kurkowski) Klapper. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Milo Petrick
Mar 7, 2026
Milo Walter Petrick, age 85 of Montello passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Montello Care Center. Milo was born on November 18, 1940 the son of Walter and Minnie (Semrau) Petrick on the family farm known as Shady Lawn Farm in the Town of Shields, Marquette County. He attended Mecan Grade School and later Montello High School. On...
Gloria Tucker
Mar 2, 2026
Gloria Grace Tucker, age 78 of Montello passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at Randolph Health Services. Gloria was born in Chicago on April 15, 1947 to Floyd Gibbens and Wilma (Ward) Krueger. She was raised in Montello and was united in marriage at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montello on October 5, 1968 to Billy Tucker. Gloria and...
Lynnette VanBeckum
Mar 1, 2026
Lynnette Marie VanBeckum, age 68 of Oxford passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home with her husband by her side. Lynnette was born in Kenosha on September 6, 1957 to Calvin and Geraldine (Foreman) Kersten. Lynnette was a very private and unassuming woman, whose inner strength exceeded even her own expectations. She was unwaveringly loyal to her...
James Matt
Feb 26, 2026
James “Jim” I. Matt, age 92, of Oxford, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home. Jim was born in Milwaukee on September 17, 1933 to John and Loretta (Roller) Matt. He was raised in Milwaukee and graduated Pius High School in 1953. Jim entered the Navy and later joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served...
Zelma Pein
Feb 23, 2026
Zelma F. Pein, age 88, of Montello passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026 at Martha’s in Princeton. Zelma was born on May 2, 1937 in Vandalia, Illinois to Wilbur and Ellen (Kuhns) Lahey. She was raised in the Effingham, IL area and graduated from Yorkville High School. Zelma married Fred Pein on November 3, 1979 and they lived in...
Judithe Dykstra
Feb 23, 2026
Judithe “Judy” Anne Dykstra, age 76 of Westfield passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Montello Care Center with her husband by her side. Judy was born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin on February 10, 1950 to James and Betty (Kemp) Young. She married Daniel Dykstra on September 23, 1979 in Brookfield. Together they resided in Saukville for...
Louise Cebery
Feb 16, 2026
Louise Ann Cebery, age 61 of Westfield passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home. Louise was born in Berlin to Lester and Lucille (Peterson) Blackburn on March 5, 1964. She was raised in the Berlin and Kingston areas and attended Markesan Schools. Louise was united in marriage to Thomas Cebery at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kingston on...
Richard Bruenning
Feb 12, 2026
Richard “Dick” Carl Bruenning, age 88 of Oxford (formerly of Kenosha) passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Dick was born in Kenosha on January 10, 1938 to Carl and Verna (Beattie) Bruenning and he graduated from Wilmot High School in 1957. He proudly served his country as a member of the...
Kenda Gonzalez
Feb 4, 2026
Kenda Kay Gonzalez, age 55 of Montello passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her home. Kenda was born in Madison to Richard and Florence (Tolley) Kane on October 25, 1970. She was raised in Iowa and relocated to Madison where she graduated from Madison East High School. Kenda raised her 3 sons and was later united in...
Susan Perkins
Feb 2, 2026
Susan Elizabeth Perkins, age 77 of Montello passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Montello Care Center. Susan was born in Green Bay to Gilbert and Marie (Adams) Bradley on June 8, 1948. She moved several times in her youth. Susan was a loyal Green Bay Packers fan from the time she was born and very seldom missed a...
Carolyn Wilde-Prochnow
Jan 30, 2026
Carolyn Margaret Wilde-Prochnow, age 68 of Markesan passed away peacefully January 30, 2026 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma. Carolyn was born on October 29, 1957 in Wittenberg, Wisconsin to Phillip and Betty (Tubesing) Zieman. Carolyn was baptized as an infant in Wittenberg, she attended Sunday School and was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Harrisville. Carolyn grew up...
Mary Kathleen Tejcek
Jan 30, 2026
Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Tejcek, age 79 of Montello passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home. Kathy was born on September 26, 1946 in Kenosha, WI to Henry and Claragene (Tappa) Schmidt. She grew up in Hinsdale, IL and was united in marriage to Wayne Tejcek on October 23, 1982 and together they resided in Illinois until relocating to...
James Houdek
Jan 29, 2026
James “Jim” Albert Houdek, age 60 of Montello passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at The Montello Care Center. Jim was born in Milwaukee on April 28, 1965 to Richard and Monica (Popp) Houdek. He grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Custer High School in 1983. Jim married Darlene “Dolly” Krueger and together they raised two sons; they later...
Gloria Park
Jan 21, 2026
Gloria Mae Park, age 83 of Necedah passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Casa de Oakes Assisted Living in Reedsburg. Gloria was born on January 7, 1943 to Henry and Tracy (Drent) Nonhof in Sheboygan. She graduated from high school in Cedar Grove and furthered her education at Lakeland College where she studied to become a teacher. While...
Walter Naekrsz
Jan 18, 2026
Walter “Wally” C. Naekrsz, age 70 of Montello passed away at his home on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Wally was born in Kenosha on March 12, 1955 to Walter and Esther (Infusino) Naekrsz. He was raised in the Kenosha area and attended the Kenosha Schools, furthering his education in drafting. Wally worked at American Motors and then moved to Montello...
Robert Gray Sr.
Jan 7, 2026
Robert “Curly” R. Gray Sr., age 88 of Glen Oak was surrounded by his loving family before he got on board the Chicago Northwestern Train Car to Heaven with Jesus’ All Aboard Call on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born to Carl and Ella (Ross) Gray on May 31, 1937 in Montello; he married Kay Fuller on March 5, 1960 in...
David Radke
Jan 4, 2026
David Harold Radke, age 85 of Neshkoro (formerly of Oconomowoc) passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. David was born in Oconomowoc on July 30, 1940 to Harold and Addaline (Borchardt) Radke. He graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1958 and went on to proudly serve his country as a member of...
William Shaw
Jan 2, 2026
William Dean Shaw, age 65 of Montello (Lake Puckaway), passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 2, 2026 at his home. William was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina to Archie E. Shaw, III and Rose Mary (Robinson) Tate on June 17, 1960. At a young age, he moved with his family to Maryland where he graduated from Colonel Zadok Magruder High School...
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