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.
James McChesney
May 1, 2023
James “Jim” E. McChesney, 72 of Montello, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau with his wife by his side. Jim was born in Maryland on March 13, 1951 to Norman and Eunice (Grant) McChesney. He attended Montello Schools and was active in band and was also on the football team. Jim...
Duane Orth
Apr 19, 2023
Duane “Dewey” John Orth, age 59 of Montello passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023. Dewey was an avid outdoorsman that loved to fish and hunt. His last day spent on this earth he made sure to take down one last turkey. Dewey liked to joke around and give people a hard time just as much as he loved to...
Christine Sebastiani
Apr 17, 2023
Christine “Chris” Aileen Sebastiani, age 77 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 17, 2023 at her home. Chris was born in Portage on January 3, 1946 to William and Viola (Jarrett) Waite. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1964 and married Arthur “Art” Sebastiani on September 12th of that same year. Together Chris and Art moved many times...
Michael Karlson
Apr 15, 2023
Michael “Spike” Wyatt Karlson, age 67 of Montello passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at UW Hospital in Madison from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident earlier in the week. Spike was born in Stillwater, MN on August 28, 1955 to Karl and Mable (Hudson) Karlson. He attended Baldwin-Woodville High School and went into the United States Navy, proudly...
Wayne Riemer
Apr 8, 2023
Wayne Wilbert Riemer, age 84 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 8, 2023 at his home. Wayne was born in Milwaukee on December 26, 1938 to Wilbert and Hilda (Thurs) Riemer and graduated from Menomonee Falls High School. He graduated in 1960 with an apprenticeship in Plate and Structural layout. Wayne served his country as a member of the...
Yvonne Manthey
Apr 4, 2023
Yvonne Marie Manthey, age 88 of Oxford, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Yvonne was born at home in Friesland to Arthur and Irma (Mullens) Wendt. She was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Portage. In 1953, she graduated from Portage High School and was united in marriage to Randall Manthey on August...
John Kelm
Apr 3, 2023
John Carl Kelm, age 71 of Montello passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born in Beaver Dam on August 7, 1951 to Wayne and Eleanor (Kranz) Kelm. He graduated from Fall River High School in 1970 and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country from...
Edna Mae Cragin
Apr 3, 2023
Edna Mae Cragin, age 82, of Portage (formerly of Montello) passed away Monday, April 3rd at 1:10 pm surrounded by her family. Even though she has faced several health challenges over the last 13 years, Edna Mae enjoyed every day with a cheerful attitude and indelible smile. Edna Mae was born in Portage on December 14, 1940 to Merval and...
Elaine Goodhue
Mar 30, 2023
Elaine Eva Goodhue, age 95 of Oxford passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the Montello Care Center. Elaine was born in New Haven Township, Adams County on September 2, 1927 to Arthur and Bernice (Johnson) Byers. She married Sheldon Goodhue February on 22, 1947 at the Arthur Byers Farm. They lived in Portage for two years, where she worked...
Robert Haase
Mar 24, 2023
Robert “Bob” LeRoy Haase, age 76 of Oxford passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his home. Bob was born in Beloit to Bruce and Hazel (Ellingson) Haase on August 28, 1946. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1963 and went into the United States Air Force where he proudly...
Ronald Schwartz
Mar 23, 2023
Ronald “Ronnie” Robert Schwartz, age 61 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 23, 2023. Ron was born in Portage the son of Duane “Dewey” and Mary Lou (Hinrichs) Schwartz. He graduated from Montello High School in 1980 and furthered his education at UW-Oshkosh earning a degree in film. The dream of making movies led him to California where he lived for many years....
Kent Lefebvre
Mar 22, 2023
Kent Michael Lefebvre, age 76 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 22, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg surrounded by his family. Kent was born in Massachusetts. He graduated from Chicopee High School where he excelled in sports and furthered his education at Northern Michigan University where was a member of the football team and earned a degree in...
Wilma Eggebrecht
Mar 21, 2023
Wilma Dorthea Eggebrecht, age 81 of Oxford passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Wilma was born in Elgin, IL on July 11, 1941 to William Albert and Emma (Bjorklund) Peterson. She attended Elgin Schools and married Ronald Eggebrecht on August 24, 1957 in Elgin and together raised their family in Elgin area. Wilma and Ron...
June Weaver
Mar 14, 2023
Our beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma and aunt June Weaver passed on peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the age of 89 ¾ years at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born on June 7, 1933 to Otto and Viola (Schulenberg) Hohlstein. Growing up, she was a farm girl. She married Jack Weaver on July 1, 1950...
Shirley Bean
Mar 9, 2023
Our beautiful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Shirley Lavonn Bean, passed away and ascended to heaven on March 9, 2023 in Greensboro, Georgia at the age of 86.
Shirley was born March 29, 1936 and grew up in Montello, Wisconsin where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Sherman Bean. She lead a very active life rearing a family,...
Wilma Jaster
Mar 6, 2023
Wilma Marie Jaster, age 91 of Montello went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 6, 2023. Wilma was born in Hammond, Indiana on December 5, 1931, the daughter of Erwin and Marie (Peterson) Disbrow. Her father bought a hardware store in Montello so the family moved to Wisconsin; she married Edgar Jaster on May 7, 1950...
Donna Miller
Feb 25, 2023
Donna Rose Miller, age 82 of Black River Falls passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Montello on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Donna was born the daughter of Edward and Lillian (Maas) Schwanke on July 17, 1940 in Beaver Dam. She married Thomas Bath and together they had three children and later divorced. On August 7, 1974, she was...
Patrick McFarland
Feb 17, 2023
Patrick Glenn McFarland, age 75 of Montello (formerly of McFarland) died unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was the son of Milo and Marjorie (Holmes) McFarland and great grandson of William McFarland, the founder of McFarland. Patrick graduated from Madison East High School in 1966 and married the love of his life, Susan Hatcher on February 22,...
Jay Kratz
Feb 16, 2023
Jay Ryan Kratz, age 55 of Packwaukee passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his home. Jay was born in Portage on June 27, 1967 to Charles and Virginia (Draeger) Kratz. He attended Montello Schools. Jay worked construction and was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and especially ice fishing. He will be remembered for his stubbornness and willpower.
...
Teresa "Teri" Lyon
Feb 14, 2023
Teresa “Teri” Rochelle Lyon, age 75 of Westfield passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at her home. Teri was born to Bob and Wilma (Housel) Robinson on August 16, 1947. She graduated from Montello High School with the great class of 1965, attended UW-Madison and received her degree from UW-Stevens Point in 1986.
Growing up, she wanted to be...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
