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.
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...
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...
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