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Jul 11, 2021

Judith “Judy” Ann Schielka , age 64 of La Crosse (formerly of Montello) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her home.  Judy was born in Chicago, IL to John and Eleanore (Lizak) Schielka on December 21, 1956.  She graduated from Mother Theodore Guerin High School in Chicago in 1974 and later moved to Montello....

Jul 4, 2021

Some people only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that they are watching over us. On July 4th, 2021, Jaimie Marie Webb-Clough left us and gained her angel wings.

Jaimie was born on April 19, 1977 to Ed and Donna Webb at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Jaimie spent her first eight years in...

Jul 2, 2021

Russell E. Preuss, age 73 of Montello passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home.

Honoring Russ's wishes, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Jun 29, 2021

Frank Frederick Lentz , age 78 of Oxford passed away peacefully with his loving daughter and son-in-law by his side on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at his home, due to a courageous battle with cancer.  Frank was born on March 23, 1943 at home on his parent’s farm in the Town of New Haven, Adams County, to...

Jun 27, 2021

Edward “Eddie” Herbert Scharenberg , age 84 of Montello (White Lake) passed away peacefully Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home.  Eddie was born in Chicago on October 7, 1936 to Herbert and Ruth (Mara) Scharenberg.  He graduated from Montello High School in 1954 and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Oshkosh.  Eddie...

Jun 23, 2021

Nancy Carol Jaster , age 65 of Montello went to her eternal home peacefully Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  Nancy was born in Fond du Lac to Edgar and Wilma (Disbrow) Jaster on March 10, 1956.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montello and graduated from Montello High School in 1974.

Jun 19, 2021

Rose Marie Sawyer, age 67 of Montello passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2021.  Rose was born in Chicago, IL on June 2, 1954 to Thomas and Ruth (Bowen) O’Connell.  She graduated from Montello High School in 1972 and was employed at Montello Products for many years and also worked at Great Lakes Higher Education, retiring...

Jun 14, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Lee Daniels , age 69 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday, June 14, 2021.  Tom was born in Berlin on October 15, 1951 to Dale and Betty (Wells) Daniels.  He graduated from Montello High School and worked as a chef for many years at Gramma’s Corner Café in Portage.  He was an avid coin collector...

Jun 2, 2021

Alice Marie Zellmer , age 84 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena.  Alice was born in Melrose Park, Illinois on April 8, 1937 to McClellan and Alice (Kuhlmey) Lowry.  She married Howard Zellmer on February 9, 1957.  Together they raised their six children in the Town...

May 18, 2021

Kenneth John Myron Blohm , age 78 of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his home. Ken was born in Milwaukee, WI on Christmas Day of 1942 to Elmer and Laura (Kehoss) Blohm.  He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1961 and went on to get his barber license and become a volunteer firefighter....

May 16, 2021

Donna Jean Gray, age 90 of Montello passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021.  Donna was born in Portage on September 26, 1930 to Francis and Gertrude (Kayartz) Strong.  She graduated from Portage High School in 1948.  She married Russell Gray on June 18, 1949 at St. John’s Lutheran Parsonage in Montello and together they were blessed...

May 8, 2021

Norma Margaret Starrine , age 105 of Montello passed away peacefully with her granddaughter by her side Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  Norma was born in Jackson County, Wisconsin on October 20, 1915 to Arnt and Amelia (Granlund) Johnson.  Norma married Allison “Al” Starrine on July 1, 1962 at the Pentecost...

May 5, 2021

Gretchen Rose Hopfinger , of Montello, beloved wife of Joseph Hopfinger, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

She is survived by her beloved husband (Joseph); three loving children, Jenni (Paul Dominguez), Jodi (Thaddeus Nieduzak) and Joe B. (Jennifer Schaaf); five adoring grandchildren, Zenon Nieduzak, Zarek Nieduzak, Tymon Nieduzak, Michael Hopfinger, & William Hopfinger; brother Greg...

May 3, 2021

Jason Daniel Puterbaugh crossed through the heavenly gates on May 3, 2021 at age 48. He was born on March 17, 1973 in Gwinn, MI at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base to Dennis and Lindy (Kemnitz) Puterbaugh.  Jason grew up and attended school in Montello where he made many lifelong friends in the area. Nothing was more...

May 3, 2021

Wilma L. Rudolph , age 98 of Montello passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Montello Care Center.  Wilma was born at home in the Town of Mecan, Marquette County to William and Lydia (Menzel) Bornick on September 4, 1922.  She was united in marriage to Harvey Rudolph on May 14, 1949 at Emmanuel (Big Mecan)...

Apr 8, 2021

Contrary to family belief, Arlene Louise Boetcher did not outlive everyone. The shocked family failed to consider the factors that led to her death: lima beans, the 2020 Trump defeat and an invisible virus.  She passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage at the age of 85.

She worked...

Apr 8, 2021

Constance "Connie" Toolis, age 68 of Oxford passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.

Honoring her wishes, services will be private.

Apr 5, 2021

Brittany Nicole Lord , age 31 of Baraboo passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 5, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison from complications of pneumonia.  She was born in Portage to Robert and Tracy Lord on August 10, 1989 and graduated from Baraboo High School in 2007.   Brittany was a people person; she had the ability to...

Apr 3, 2021

Allen Lee Oftedahl , age 77 of Montello passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home with his wife by his side.  Allen was born in San Diego, California on May 20, 1943 to Norman and Eva Oftedahl and graduated from Monte Vista High School in San Diego.  He was united in marriage to Carol Huebner...

Apr 3, 2021

Sherry Lee Blaser , age 64 of Montello passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  Sherry was born in Baraboo on December 11, 1956 to Ralph and Hazel (Krueger) Haskins.  She graduated from Baraboo High School and furthered her education becoming a Certified Nurses Assistant.  Sherry worked at several area hospitals and...