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.
Phyllis Kohnke
Dec 2, 2022
Phyllis Maxeen Kohnke, age 90 of Montello passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 peacefully at her home surrounded by love. Phyllis was born in Princeton to Max and Josephine (Beyer) Rozek on June 3, 1932. She graduated from Princeton School in 1950 and married Ross Kohnke on January 12, 1952 in Princeton. Ross preceded Phyllis in death on January 22,...
Sharon Ayers
Dec 2, 2022
Sharon Eilene Ayers, age 75 of Oxford passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at Villa Pines Nursing Home in Friendship. Sharon was born in Preston, Minnesota on July 16, 1947 to Harold and Hazel (Barnes) Ayers. She graduated from Chosen Valley High School in Chatfield, MN in 1965. Sharon resided in the Waukesha/Pewaukee area and retired after a 38 year...
Pamela Levenhagen
Nov 30, 2022
Pamela Ann Levenhagen, age 64 of Montello passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 surrounded by her family at Martha’s Assisted Living in Princeton. Pam was born in Beaver Dam on March 28, 1958 to Robert and Marilyn (Whitrock) Henkel. She graduated from Horicon High School in 1976 and on September 30, 1978 Pam was united in marriage to Darwin Levenhagen...
Carol Tweed
Nov 14, 2022
Carol Vivian Tweed, age 88 of Montello passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at The Residences on Forest Lane CBRF in Montello. Carol was born in Woodbury, Minnesota on July 11, 1934 to Norman and Evelyn (Risch) Jacobson. On September 27, 1952 she married Thomas Tweed. Carol and Tom raised their family and worked in the Milwaukee area retiring to...
Mary Barron
Nov 13, 2022
Mary Lou Barron, age 65 of Marquette passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Mary was born in Madison on December 21, 1956 to Eugene and Betty (Sloan) Stevens. She married her longtime partner Ronald “Ronnie” Barron, he preceded her in death on August 2, 2014. Mary was an avid bingo and card player and...
Katherine Geisler
Oct 21, 2022
Katherine “Kathie” Mary Geisler, age 69 of Oxford passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee. Kathie was born in Cedarburg to Wayne and Theresa (Matuszak) Grace on September 22, 1953. Kathie grew up in San Diego, California until eventually moving to Janesville, Wisconsin to start a family and adopting her son, Matthew. Her...
Terry Procknow
Oct 14, 2022
Terry "TP" Edwin Procknow, age 74 of Oxford passed away peacefully Friday, October 14th at St. Clare Hospital surrounded by family. Terry was born in Portage on May 11, 1948 to Lloyd and Shirley (Ellinger) Procknow. He attended the two-room grade school in Plainville, WI and later Oxford High School and graduated from Westfield High School in 1966 being known...
Buddy Williams
Oct 11, 2022
Buddy L. Williams, age 87 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) was born into eternal life on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his home. He was born in Grants Pass, Oregon on November 23, 1934 to Oscar and Elizabeth (Deaton) Williams. Buddy served his country as a member of the United States Navy, serving on the USS Salem. He was united in...
Donald Marshall
Oct 4, 2022
Donald F. Marshall, age 85 of Arkdale, formerly of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1937 in Milwaukee to Fern and Emily (Snidle) Marshall. After serving in the U.S Air Force, Don was united in marriage to Sharon Lorenz on October 4, 1958.
His life centered around his...
Robert Taft
Oct 1, 2022
Robert “Bob” Hollis Taft, age 68 of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Bob was a kind well read person and anyone who met Bob enjoyed his stories and knowledge of history. He loved to read, collect knives, hunting, fishing and the outdoors.
Bob is survived by his sister, Vickie Loberg; brother, Gary Taft; two special nephews, Wally...
Scott Johnston
Oct 1, 2022
Scott Anthony Johnston, age 56 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 21, 1966 in Ayr, Scotland to EW and Jeanette (Doyle) Johnston Jr.
Scott is survived by his companion, Liam Coyle, Westfield and his children, Amanda (Matt) Borzick and Patrick (Niki) Coyle; his siblings, Rhonda (Steve) Duke, AL, Tina...
Kurt Johnson
Sep 30, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Kurt Douglas Johnson announce his passing on September 30, 2022 at the age of 57. He was born at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage to Keith Johnson Sr. and Lois Kratz. Kurt spent most of his life residing in the Montello area. He was a good hearted, kind person and always...
Caryl Bassett
Sep 29, 2022
Caryl Louise Bassett, age 90 of Montello passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Montello Care Center. Caryl was born in Madison on August 5, 1932 to Loyal and Helen (Rieger) Dunning. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1950 and married James Bassett on July 11, 1953 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Madison and together they...
Adeline Zacharias
Sep 26, 2022
Adeline Augusta Zacharias, age 100 of Princeton passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at The Barrett House in Markesan. Adeline was born at home in Marquette, Green Lake County on November 28, 1921 to Frank and Emma (Zarbrook) Kresel. She married John Zacharias February 27, 1938 and together raised three daughters on their dairy farm in Little Mecan. In 1971,...
Sandra Klapper
Sep 26, 2022
Sandra “Sandy” Ann Klapper, age 81 of Montello passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022, surrounded by family at the Montello Care Center. Sandy was born in Beaver Dam on October 17, 1940 to Ray and Ruth (Crown) Walters. She graduated from Montello High School and married Robert Klapper on November 28, 1959 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in...
Robert Clements
Sep 26, 2022
Robert “Bob” Clements, age 87 of Montello passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at his home. Bob was born on July 9, 1935 in Madison, WI to Edwin and Lilly (Storteig) Clements. Bob went to technical college to be a mechanic. He worked for the University of Wisconsin Madison Garage for 19 years. Bob ran a small engine shop for...
Markita Schoechert
Sep 13, 2022
Markita Ann Schoechert, age 90 of Montello passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services Nursing Home. Markita was born in Converse, Indiana on July 25, 1932 the daughter of Charles and Alma (Patrick) Flora. She was united in marriage to Donald Schoechert of Watertown, WI on May 19, 1962 in Peru, IN. Markita worked at Kruger...
Beverly Weber
Sep 6, 2022
Beverly Lucy Weber, age 74 of Montello passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at her home. Beverly was born in Chicago on November 28, 1947 to Arvid and Lucille (Peretto) Anderson. She graduated from Oaklawn High School and married George Weber on January 12, 1980 in Maywood, IL. Together they moved to Montello in 1993; George preceded...
Alvino Sayas
Sep 1, 2022
Alvino “Al” Sayas , age 85 of Montello passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Al was born in Wauwatosa to Victor and Jesus (O’Lara) Sayas. After graduating from high school, Al served his country as a member of the United States Air Force stationed in Iceland. Following his time in...
Geraldine Freitag
Sep 1, 2022
Geraldine “Gerry” Joan Freitag , age 87 of Montello passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Gerry was born at home in the Town of Buffalo, Marquette County to Clifford and Genevieve (Rygiewicz) Kusick on September 2, 1934. She graduated from Montello High School in 1952. She married Donald S. Freitag in Pardeeville...
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