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.
Edward Buchholz
Jul 19, 2022
Edward Donald Buchholz , age 90, of Montello, passed away Tuesday, July 19th, 2022, in the home of his birth. Edward was born on the Julius and Emma Buchholz Family Farm in Shields Township of Marquette County to Adolph and Florence (Henke) on February 6th, 1932. He was baptized on February 28th, 1932 and confirmed in the...
Waclawa Zak
Jul 19, 2022
Waclawa “Joann” Lasinska Zak passed away in her sleep on July 19, 2022. Born to Stefan and Helena Lasinski on September 25, 1928, she was a woman of indomitable spirit. She joined the Polish Underground 3 battalion pancerny AK “Golski” at age 14, to fight against oppression. She was decorated for her heroic acts at age 16...
John Goetz
Jul 6, 2022
John Anton Goetz , age 66, Town of Buffalo, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. John was born in Waukesha to Anton and Elizabeth (Freese) Goetz on October 26, 1955. His family traveled between Waukesha and Montello before permanently moving to the Town of Buffalo, John graduated from Montello...
Vernon Zink
Jul 1, 2022
Vernon “Vern” D. Zink , age 84, of Oxford, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Vern was born in Harrisville to Charles and Eva (McQuillan) Zink on December 6, 1937. He graduated from Montello High School in 1956, and married Flora (Podoll) Bruchs at Trinity Lutheran Church in Packwaukee on...
Thomas Menzel
Jun 28, 2022
Thomas "Tom" J. Menzel , age 74 of Montello, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison after a diagnosis of bile duct cancer just six weeks prior. Tom was born in Manitowoc, WI on March 20, 1948 to the late Floyd and Cecilia (Esselman) Menzel. He graduated from Lincoln High School in...
Kenneth Krieser
Jun 27, 2022
Kenneth “Ken” W. Krieser , age 79 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Milwaukee on November 9, 1942 to Clarence and Marie (Woehrer) Krieser. He attended Bayview High School and married Susan Majors at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Milwaukee on September 9, 1961. ...
Karen Cmelak
Jun 23, 2022
Karen Kay Cmelak, age 78 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully Thursday, June 23, 2022 surrounded by her family. Karen was born on June 27, 1943 to Dorman and Mary (Bodi) Bestor in Beloit. She married Danny Wachendorf and from that union came five daughters. Karen eventually took on being the ultimate single mother. Karen moved to central...
Julie Miller
Jun 17, 2022
Julie Kay Miller , age 49 of Oxford/Packwaukee passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident. Julie was born in Madison on September 24, 1972 to Jerry and Mary (Rowe) McCullick. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1991. Julie has always had the ability to light a room with her...
Robert Swader
Jun 12, 2022
Robert “Bob” Swader , age 77, Montello passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 peacefully at his home. Bob was born on August 21, 1944 to Aloise “Murphy” and Everetta “Sis” (Nelson) Swader and was raised in a lively household with four sisters. He graduated from Westfield High School, married Ricki Rodger, and together they had two children....
Cheryl Poulter
May 27, 2022
Cheryl Eileene Poulter , age 74 of Packwaukee passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born in Waukesha on December 29, 1947 to Alvin and Helen (Bergles) Jones. She graduated from Pewaukee High School in 1965 and married James Poulter on July 2, 1966 in Pewaukee. Together they worked...
William Niebling
May 21, 2022
On May 21, 2022 William “Bill” Charles Niebling was welcomed into eternal life by his parents William and Elenora Niebling, his cherished daughter, JulieAnn but most importantly by the presence of his Lord and Savior. He left his earthly home on White Lake peacefully with his beloved daughter Rae Lynn and dear wife Ardis by his side with the...
Marlene Draeger
May 13, 2022
Marlene K. Draeger , age 67 of Montello passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 after a 3 year battle with cancer at her home in the loving arms of her husband, Dean. Marlene was born on September 4, 1954 in Sheboygan to the late Elroy and Rosalie Vogel. She graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1973...
John Kirchner
May 12, 2022
John “AJ, Jack” R. Kirchner , 87 of Endeavor passed away May 12, 2022. Beloved father of David Kirchner, Kathy (Joseph) Medrow. Proud Grandpa of Alec, Jack (Brogan Zochert) Medrow. Further survived by extended family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Carl Kirchner, Genevieve and Joseph Grooms, beloved son, Kenneth and siblings: Robert (Arlene),...
Dennis Wacholtz
May 11, 2022
Dennis Alan Wacholtz , age 78 of rural Montello passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Dennis was born in Milwaukee on April 11, 1944 to Harold and Louise (Secora) Wacholtz. Following high school, he married Linda Lou Weckwerth and together raised three children and later divorced. Dennis married Ramona Hoffman...
Dennis Baumhardt
May 10, 2022
Dennis Baumhardt , age 73 of Packwaukee passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Madison. Dennis was born on March 5, 1949 to Arthur “Art” and Eleanor (Kearns) Baumhardt in Evanston, Illinois.
An avid duck hunter, Dennis spent many years of his youth in the cattails. He also served his country in the United States...
Philip Zieman
May 9, 2022
Philip Walter Zieman passed into eternal life on May 9, 2022. He was born to Philip Frank Zieman and Alice (Stark) Zieman on May 24, 1934 in Nekoosa and baptized into the Christian faith on July 11, 1934. Philip attended public school in Nekoosa, graduating from Alexander High School in 1951. After graduation, he attended Wisconsin State...
Martha Gaffney
May 5, 2022
Martha Kay Gaffney , age 66 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Waupun Memorial Hospital in Waupun. Martha was born on July 20, 1955 in Portage to Edwin and Delia (Griffin) Nelson. Martha graduated from Westfield High School in 1973 and furthered her education at Madison Cosmetology College. Martha was united in marriage...
Robert Peterson
May 1, 2022
Robert “Bob” Roylance Peterson , age 84 of Montello passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Bob was born in Wauwatosa on June 9, 1937 to Walter and Margaret (Tomilson) Peterson. He moved to the U.P. at a young age and graduated from Sault St. Marie High School in 1955. Bob later...
Irene Lazar
Apr 30, 2022
Irene Adair Lazar , age 105 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 30th at her home. Irene was born in Argyle on September 19, 1916 to Raymond and Hazel (Poff) Jackson. Her father passed when she was just a year old. After her mother remarried, her family went on a land...
Jay Wegenke
Apr 4, 2022
Jay Edward Wegenke , age 65 of Montello passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at UW Hospital in Madison. Jay was born in Portage on October 18, 1956 to Wallace “Hunk” and Diane (Gessner) Wegenke of Montello. He graduated from Montello High School in 1974 and went to work in the trades. Jay married Tonie Schaffrath and...
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