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.
Raymond Bednarek
Dec 14, 2022
Raymond Michael Bednarek, age 77 of Montello passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Ray was born in Portage to Edmund Sr. and Rosalie (Berlowski) Bednarek on July 17, 1945. He graduated from Montello High School in 1963 and furthered his education at the teachers college in Wautoma and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh earning a...
Leo Pranke
Dec 11, 2022
Leo F. Pranke passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at SSM Hospice House in Baraboo at the age of 83. Leo was born on September 23, 1939 in Green Bay. He married Barbara Shibley and together they had four children and later divorced. Leo then married Beverly (Wahner) Jamrog; they moved to Seffner, FL where he resided until 2015....
Gary Kroening Sr.
Dec 8, 2022
Gary "Pops" L. Kroening Sr., age 66 of Montello passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, Dec 8, 2022. Gary was born in Milwaukee on September 6, 1956 to Fredrick and Bernice (Hirstein) Kroening. He graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee in 1974. He worked for many years delivering propane in the Milwaukee area until 2000 when he relocated to Montello. In Montello, he...
Richard Fudala
Dec 4, 2022
Richard Anthony Fudala, age 53 of Packwaukee, WI (formerly of Lombard) passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 4, 2022 at his home. Richard was born in Chicago on January 6, 1969 to Richard J. and Marie (McCarthy) Fudala. He graduated from Madam Curie High School in Chicago and went into the United States Navy, proudly serving his country. Following his time...
Susan Myhre
Dec 2, 2022
Susan Ann Myhre, age 63 of Oxford passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Susan was born in Oconomowoc on October 19, 1959 to John and Judith (Mitwede) Morse. She graduated form Arrowhead High School in 1977 and furthered her education at Waukesha County Technical College. Susan resided in the town of Delafield off Pewaukee Lake...
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...
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