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.
Billy Magee
Aug 14, 2021
Billy "Bill" Mack Magee , age 84 of Montello passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Bill was born in Olney, Texas on May 4, 1937 the son of Homer and Mildred (Porter) Magee. Bill worked for many years as a Union Steamfitter and Master Plumber. Bill also owned and operated Magee Plumbing...
Liola Crown
Aug 11, 2021
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Liola Meta Crown , age 96 of Montello, fell asleep in the Lord Jesus, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Liola was born in Fox Lake on July 13, 1925 to Alfred and Elsie (Rahn) Schultz. She attended a one-room rural school and Fox Lake High...
Nancy Vent
Aug 9, 2021
Nancy J. Timm-Vent , age 84 of Montello, went to her family reunion in heaven on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. Nancy was born in Madison on April 24, 1937 to Norman and Vera (Ryan) Schultz and was raised in the DeForest area. She married Roger Timm Sr. in July of 1957 and...
Helen Nelson
Aug 7, 2021
Helen Roberta Nelson , age 82 of Packwaukee (formerly of Poynette) passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her home. Helen was born in Reedsburg on July 31, 1939 to Erwin and Irma (Mutch) Lichte. She graduated from Madison East High School and furthered her education at Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. Helen married David Nelson at...
Edmond Minihan
Aug 5, 2021
Edmond P. “Ed” Minihan , 77, of the Town of Dunn, Wisconsin, left the loving arms of his family and friends to follow his beloved wife Sue in death on August 5, 2021. Ed was born on the Winter Solstice, December 21, 1943 to Edmond and Thelma (Glaser) Minihan in Port Orchard, Washington, and raised in Hillsdale,...
Marian Przybyla
Jul 31, 2021
Marian (Kozbiel) Przybyla, age 94, of Montello passed away peacefully, early Saturday morning, July 31, 2021 at Martha’s Assisted Living in Princeton WI. She was born July 27, 1927 in Milwaukee WI, the daughter of Anna and Adam Kozbiel, who preceded her in death. She married George Przybyla, the love of her life, and enjoyed 66 years of marriage,...
Lance "Bubba" Kearce
Jul 30, 2021
Lance “Bubba” Drew Kearce, age 54, of Montello, WI passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 with is loving wife and sister by his side, due to his courageous battle against cancer. Lance was born on April 17, 1967 in Albany, Georgia, he is preceded in death by his mother and father, Ruth and Woody Kearce. Lance attended Riverview...
Kenny Hillmer
Jul 26, 2021
Kenneth “Kenny” Alfred Hillmer , age 84 of Montello passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at his home. Kenny was born on July 6, 1937 to Alfred and Irene (Gutche) Hillmer at home on the family farm in the Town of Shields, Marquette County. He married Louise Schwersenska at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montello on...
Owen Daniels
Jul 25, 2021
Owen Dale Daniels was born and passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 in his parent’s arms. He leaves behind his father and mother, Dick and Bridgette Daniels of Montello. He was the brother of Darren (Nadia), Becky (Ryan) and Dustin (Annie) and the grandson of Alice Pflum. Owen is further survived by many extended family he was...
Rick Oakes
Jul 21, 2021
Richard “ Rick ” Lyle Oakes , age 66 of Montello passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Rick was born in Portage on March 1, 1955 to Sidney and Rose (Kleist) Oakes. Rick graduated from Montello High School in 1973 and married Mary Alexander...
Frank Lloyd
Jul 14, 2021
Francis “Frank” Richard Lloyd , age 91 of Montello passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Frank was born in Prairie du Chien to Frank and Stella (LaBonne) Lloyd on August 2, 1929, the second oldest of thirteen children. After graduating from high school, he proudly served his country as a...
John Wildt
Jul 13, 2021
John “Jack” Mathias Wildt, age 81 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Jack was born on September 6, 1939 in Milwaukee, son of the late Walter and Eleanor (Peterman) Wildt. He grew up in Wonewoc and graduated from Wonewoc High School as a member...
Judy Schielka
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....
Jaimie Webb-Clough
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...
Russell Preuss
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.
Frank Lentz
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...
Edward Scharenberg
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...
Nancy Jaster
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.
...Rose Sawyer
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...
Thomas Daniels
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...