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.
Trudene Reusch
Oct 23, 2021
Trudene “Trudy” Alice Reusch , age 76 of Phoenix, AZ was called to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Trudene was born in Portage on January 23, 1945 to Henry and Clara (Zacharias) Doepke. She met Roger Howard Reusch in Montello when they were in the 7 th grade; they married on December 10, 1966...
Bernard Bonnett
Oct 21, 2021
Bernard Wilson Bonnett Jr ., age 83 of Oxford passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Gundersen Moundview Hospital in Friendship. Bernard was born on August 26, 1938 at home in Jackson Township, Adams County to Bernard Sr. and Agatha (Larson) Bonnett. Bernard attended school at Davis Corners and went to work driving truck for several area...
Donna Siebert
Oct 16, 2021
Donna May Siebert , age 69 of Montello passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Donna was born in Wisconsin Dells on July 10, 1952 to Joseph and Violet (Brown) Kalamarz. She graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1970 and married Thomas Behnke; they raised one daughter, Tara and later...
Cynthia Kemnitz
Oct 15, 2021
Cynthia “Cindy” J. Kemnitz , age 68 of Montello passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Montello Care Center. Cindy was born in Bristol to Lowell and Esther (Hansen) Benedict on May 22, 1953. She graduated from Montello High School and married Gerald Kemnitz, together they had one daughter, Sasha and later divorced. Cindy enjoyed animals,...
Carol Kowalski
Oct 15, 2021
Carol Ann Kowalski , age 84 of Montello passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Carol was born in Milwaukee to Henry and Lea (Keller) Zieger on November 26, 1936. She graduated from West Division High School in Milwaukee as a member of the class of 1955 and married Max...
Lawrence "Larry" Letcher
Oct 13, 2021
Lawrence "Larry" Letcher, age 64 of rural Wisconsin Dells (Jordan Lake) passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at his home.
Honoring Larry's wishes, private services will take place.
Margaret "Peggy" Gister
Oct 8, 2021
Margaret “Peggy” Gister , age 91 of Montello went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday October 8, 2021 with her daughter at her side. Peggy was born on May 8, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of 19, she married her first husband, Raymond P. LaRose, moved to Rhode Island...
Donald "Don" Boelter
Oct 7, 2021
Donald “Don” Lester Boelter, age 91 of Oxford passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his home. Don was born in Athens, Wisconsin on June 9, 1930 to Gerhardt and Hattie (Hardt) Boelter. He graduated from Bayview High School in Milwaukee in 1950 and went to work for the City of Milwaukee. Don was united in marriage to...
Michael Stier
Oct 6, 2021
Michael E. Stier , age 63 of Montello died unexpectedly at his home October 6, 2021. Michael was born in Hawaii on November 3, 1957 to Larry and Darlene (Hagenow) Stier. He proudly served his country as a member of the United Sates Marines where he became disabled. He loved hiking with his family or just watching...
Lois Labrenz
Oct 3, 2021
Lois L. Labrenz, age 97 of Montello went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the Residences on Forest Lane in Montello.
Lois was born on March 2, 1924 in Packwaukee township to Paul and Hazel (Herrick) Labrenz. She graduated from Endeavor High School in 1942 and then attended...
Genevieve Krueger
Oct 2, 2021
Genevieve M. Krueger , age 84 of Montello passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Patriot Place in Berlin. Genevieve was born in South Milwaukee on May 1, 1937 to George and Margaret (Kolonka) Krueger and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Elmhurst, IL in 1950. She came to Montello in the 1970’s where she resided...
Anthony Weber
Sep 30, 2021
Anthony James Weber, age 33 of Montello passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay. Anthony was born in Vernon Hills, Illinois on September 4, 1988 to Allen and Shelly (Blair) Weber. He graduated from Northwest Baptist Academy and furthered his education at Missouri Welding Institute. Anthony married Sarah Gomez in Madison...
Gale Gunderson
Sep 27, 2021
Gale Allen Gunderson , age 82 of Montello passed away peacefully on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. Gale was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin on August 6, 1939 to Clifford and Verna (Fleishauer) Gunderson. He joined the Navy in 1957 and proudly served as a Seabee until his discharge in 1977. ...
Sharon Barbian
Sep 22, 2021
Sharon Ann Barbian, age 78 of Dalton passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by her three daughters. Sharon was born in Milwaukee on August 6, 1943 to Ernest and Anne (Drozkowski) Timmerman. She married Glenn Barbian at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Milwaukee on September 15, 1962 and from that union, they...
Willis Struthers
Sep 20, 2021
Willis “Bill” James Struthers , age 92 of Montello passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Montello Care Center. Bill was born in Spirit Lake, Iowa on November 22, 1928 to Vernon and Anna (Adamson) Struthers. He graduated from Braham High School in 1948 and married the love of his life, Mae Clark on June 24,...
Lowell Benedict
Aug 31, 2021
Lowell Roland Benedict , age 91 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Montello Care Center. Lowell was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on April 8, 1930 to Roland and Emily (Stonebreaker) Benedict. He graduated from Union Free High School in Wilmot in 1948. Lowell married Esther Hansen and together they raised two children...
Rev. Marvin Rowe
Aug 29, 2021
Rev. Marvin Leslie Rowe , age 91 passed away peacefully Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh with his family by his side. Marvin was born in Ironwood, Michigan on September 12, 1929 to Leslie and Lillie (Scott) Rowe and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School and Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. He furthered...
James Bassett
Aug 24, 2021
James “Jim” Leo Bassett , age 90 of Montello passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Montello Care Center. Jim was born in Madison on February 11, 1931 to Leo and Clara (Sargent) Bassett. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1949 and went on to serve his country as a member of the United...
Donald Smith
Aug 19, 2021
Donald Glenville Smith , age 92 of Dalton passed away peacefully Thursday, August 19, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home. Don was born in Galesburg, North Dakota to Henry and Selma (Stundahl) Smith on March 31, 1929. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. On October 10, 1953, Don...
Ronald Arnold
Aug 17, 2021
Ronald “Ronnie” Allen Arnold , age 60 of Montello passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Aurora West Allis Medical Center in West Allis. Ronnie was born in Dodgeville to Elmer and Marcella (Culver) Arnold on December 4, 1960 and graduated from Madison East High School 1979. Ronnie enjoyed helping others and working outside. He liked...