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.
Eloise Schultz
Jun 15, 2025
Eloise “Nana” Schultz, age 93 of Montello passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at The Larson House in Columbus. Eloise was born in Merrill on May 25, 1932 to Ralph and Elsa (Hassel) Duranceau. She worked on the family farm and the Glove Factory until marrying Lawrence Schultz at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Merrill on June 24,...
John Carter
Jun 11, 2025
John Joseph Carter, age 87 of Oxford passed away on his own terms, the way he wanted to…..peacefully at home surrounded by his family following many years of dialysis on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. John was born on March 12, 1938 in Appleton to John and Edna (Zephrin) Carter. He attended South Division High School in Milwaukee and married Sandra...
Beth Johnson
Jun 8, 2025
In His infinite wisdom and perfect love, the Lord God carried our Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother from this world to Himself in the glory of heaven at the age of 95 years on Sunday, June 8, 2025. By the grace of God she remained a faithful and active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Montello.
Beth was...
Jeffery Smith
May 22, 2025
Jeffery “Jeff” Jake Miko Smith, age 73 of Oxford passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at his home. Jeff was born at home in Prairie Du Chien on May 24, 1951 to Orla and Thelma (Ward) Smith. He attended Fennimore and Iowa-Grant Schools and went on to serve his country as member of the United States Army. Following his time...
Tiffany Jolicoeur
May 11, 2025
Tiffany Anne Jolicoeur, age 51 of Colorado Springs (formerly of Westfield) passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at her home. Tiffany was born on February 28, 1974 to Thomas and Teresa (Robinson) Lyon. She grew up on the family farm, a place she always truly loved. Tiffany was a member of the 1992 graduating class of Westfield High...
Hollis Elliott
May 10, 2025
Hollis William Elliott, age 87 of Oxford passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 7, 1937 in Brooks, Wisconsin, Town of New Chester, Adams County to Harold Hollis Elliott and Cecil Gladys (Beals) Elliott. He attended Brooks Grade School, Oxford High School for...
Joseph Nixa
Apr 28, 2025
Joseph Leroy Nixa, age 73 of Wautoma passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Montello Care Center due to Parkinson’s Disease with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on August 27, 1951 to Charles and Alice (Hansen) Nixa in Racine. He graduated from Racine Park High School and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant. He worked for...
Roy Demge
Apr 16, 2025
Roy Stanley Demge, age 64 passed away unexpectedly at his friend’s home in Briggsville on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Roy was born in Port Washington on November 13, 1960 to Stanley and Janice (Mueller) Demge. He attended Campbellsport High School and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served his country for 8 years. Following his time in...
Jeri Whaley
Mar 31, 2025
Jeri Lynn Whaley, age 71 of Portage passed away peacefully Monday, March 31, 2025 at The Montello Care Center. Jeri was born in Portage on May 27, 1953 to Richard and Betty (Evans) Whaley. She grew up in Packwaukee and graduated from Montello High School in 1971 and furthered her education in Culinary Arts at MATC. Jeri was a cook...
Donna Ludwig
Mar 29, 2025
Donna Mae Ludwig, age 61 of Montello (formerly of Sandwich) passed away at her home on Saturday, March 29, 2025 surrounded by her family. Donna was born in St. Charles, Illinois on June 26, 1963 to James and Dolores (Dieter) Ludwig. She graduated from Wheaton North High School in 1981. Donna raised her three children and was a self-proclaimed “Jack...
Sharon Klug
Mar 27, 2025
Sharon Ann Klug, age 66 of Montello was peacefully called to rest on her 66th birthday, Thursday, March 27, 2025 surrounded by family, following a courageous 41-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at Edgewater Nursing Home in Port Edwards. Sharon was born on March 27, 1959 in Cedarburg to Gordon and Carol Kemp. She graduated from Florence High School in...
Thomas Kuenn
Mar 22, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Gordon Kuenn, age 68 of Montello was unexpectedly called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 22, 2025 while working outside and doing what he loved at his farm. Tom was born in Milwaukee on September 12, 1956 to Gordon and Audrey (Bingaman) Kuenn and was a member of the 1974 graduating class of...
Timothy Davis
Mar 19, 2025
Timothy “Tim” James Davis, age 56 of Oxford passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison following a valiant battle with cancer. Tim was born in Wausau on February 17, 1969 to Harold and Charlotte (Ellingson) Davis. He graduated from Wausau West High School in 1987 and spent most of his working career as a...
David Broderick
Mar 16, 2025
David Charles Broderick, age 64 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his home. David was born in Berlin on December 5, 1960 to William and Delores (Burling) Broderick. He was a social person and loved to talk and visit with just about everyone. David worked maintenance at Yahooz Bar for many years. He looked forward to...
Daniel Radichel
Mar 5, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Arlin Radichel, age 67 of Hartland passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home. Danny was born in Waukesha on March 18, 1957 to Arlin and Dorothy (Huebner) Radichel. He graduated from Arrowhead High School in 1975 and immediately became a machinist at Precision Gears. He retired from that same company after 44 years of faithful...
Arthur LaFlex Jr.
Feb 23, 2025
Arthur Edward LaFlex Jr., age 88 of Oxford passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Our House Assisted Living in Portage with his daughter by his side. Arthur was born in Sheboygan on March 18, 1936 to Arthur Sr. and Margaret LaFlex. After graduating from high school in the Milwaukee Area he served in the United States Navy. Arthur married...
Kenneth Leeseberg
Feb 22, 2025
Kenneth Karl Leeseberg, age 92 of Montello passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Our House Assisted Living in Wisconsin Dells. Ken was born in Addison, Illinois on April 2, 1932 to Herman and Flora (Bruns) Leeseberg. He graduated from York High School and went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the United States Army. Ken...
Mildred Schwersinske
Feb 19, 2025
Mildred “Millie” Ann Schwersinske, age 91 of Montello passed away peacefully at the Montello Care Center on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Millie was born in Wisconsin Rapids to Alfred and Iva (Warren) Krueger on March 21, 1933. She moved to Janesville in 1948 and married Darwin Schwersinske on August 25, 1951 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pittsville; together they...
Gary Phillis
Feb 16, 2025
Gary Alan Phillis, age 75 of Packwaukee passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 with his wife by his side at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Gary was born on November 21, 1949 to Clyde and Dorothy (Brown) Phillis in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Chesterton High School in Chesterton, IN as a member of the Class of 1967. Gary...
Dianne Smith
Feb 14, 2025
Dianne Marie Smith, age 74 of Oxford passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home. Dianne was born on June 11, 1950 in Wausau to Lawrence and Cecilia (Busko) Lepak. Dianne spent several years helping her family at their resort in Minocqua, ultimately settling in Portage where she met Glenn Smith....
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