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.
Ursula Scherdel
Feb 5, 2025
Ursula Ruth Scherdel, age 79 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at her home. Ursula was born in Oggersheim, Germany on June 24, 1945 and was raised by her grandmother. She came to the United States in 1968 and lived in the Milwaukee area. Ursula married Willi Wissler in 1963, together they had two children and...
Victor Groos
Feb 4, 2025
Victor Edward Groos, age 89 of Montello (formerly of Escanaba, MI) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Victor was born in Escanaba on June 5, 1935 to Victor and Beulah (Thompson) Groos. He graduated form St. Joseph’s High School in 1953 and proudly served his country as a member of the...
Florence DeLong
Feb 2, 2025
Florence May DeLong, age 93 of Montello (formerly of Rockford) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Florence was born in Rockford on July 9, 1931 to Bert and Florence Emily (Fleming) DeLong. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and met her future husband at a stocking factory....
Alan Hildebrand
Jan 29, 2025
Alan Edward Hildebrand, age 85 of Oxford passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Gunderson Moundview Hospital in Friendship, WI.
Alan was born on July 6, 1939 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Edward and Sigred (Wegrin) Hildrebrand. After high school, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Following his time...
Kenneth Raddatz
Jan 21, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” E. Raddatz, age 78 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Ken was born in Milwaukee to Edward and Geneva (Hicks) Raddatz on October 29, 1946. He attended high school in Milwaukee and became a truck driver. Ken married Linda Mundy on October 15, 1966 and together they were blessed with two sons; she...
Mary Kay Hoffman
Jan 21, 2025
Mary Kay Hoffman, age 82 of Montello (Emery Lake) passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Mary Kay was born in Milwaukee to William and Rose (Schmidt) Bomm on December 15, 1942. She graduated from Messmer Catholic High School in Milwaukee and later attended Milwaukee Area Technical College for Cosmetology. Mary Kay worked...
Ann Luer
Jan 18, 2025
Ann Virginia Luer, age 95 of Oxford (formerly of Waukesha) passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Gunderson Moundview Hospital in Friendship. Ann (WAZA10) is now embarking on yet another adventure, the greatest one of all her adventures!
Ann was born on December 28, 1929 in Clark Island, Maine the eighth of nine children to Alfred and Elna (Nilson)...
Charles Fisher
Jan 15, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Curtis Fisher, age 89 of Oxford (Peppermill Lake) passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Charlie was born on December 15, 1935 in Footville, Wisconsin to Graham and Ruby (Walters) Fisher. He married Verna Heary in 1956 and together they had three children; she preceded him in death...
Barbara Rowe
Jan 13, 2025
Barbara Jean Rowe, age 90 of Oshkosh (formerly of Montello) passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. Barb was born in Bessemer, Michigan to Carl and Ella (Habeck) Olson on February 3, 1934. She graduated from A.D. Johnson High School in Bessemer in 1952 and furthered her education at St. Olaf College and received her...
Mae Struthers
Jan 8, 2025
Mae LaVonne Struthers, age 92 of Montello passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Montello Care Center. Mae was born on April 7, 1932 at home on the family farm in rural Martin County, Minnesota to Albert and Daisy (Sampson) Clark. She graduated from Sherburn High School in 1949 and married the love of her life, Willis “Bill” Struthers...
Deryl Denman
Jan 5, 2025
Deryl Kenneth Denman, age 80 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Deryl was born in Waukegan, IL to Kenneth and Mary (Bauman) Denman on December 31, 1944. He graduated from Antioch High School and furthered his education at the General Motors Institute in Michigan. Deryl married Jane Lassen and together they had...
Paul Titschler
Jan 4, 2025
Paul William Titschler, age 69 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 4, 2025 at his home. Paul was born in Chicago, IL on March 22, 1955 to William and Arlene Titschler. He graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago and became a lineman. Paul worked in the Chicagoland area for many years and relocated to rural Oxford in...
Charles Roskie
Jan 3, 2025
Charles Richardson Roskie, age 101 of Montello passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Janesville. Charles was born at home in Montello on September 20, 1923 to Charles and Bird (Richardson) Roskie. He graduated from Montello High School in 1942. With his father passing at an early age, Charles became a farmer to take care...
Gene Crook
Dec 21, 2024
Gene Morris Crook, age 84 of Montello passed away peacefully Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home. Gene was born in Columbus on February 3, 1940 to Morris and Arlene (Lienke) Crook. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1959. Gene proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy; during his time in service, he traveled...
Charles Newport
Dec 21, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Farley Newport, age 87 of Montello passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. Chuck was born on June 26, 1937 to Franklin and Marian (Collins) Newport in Chicago, IL. He graduated from St. Leo’s Catholic High School in Chicago. Chuck was drafted into the United States Army and...
Alma "Jean" Simpson
Dec 20, 2024
Alma “Jean” Simpson, age 90 of Wisconsin Dells passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Our House Assisted Living in Baraboo. Jean was born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 11, 1934 to Earl and Isabelle (Baker) Combs. She graduated from Hazard High School in 1952 and moved to Chicago where she met Ray Simpson. She and Ray were united in...
Dawn Whipple
Dec 2, 2024
Dawn Laverne Whipple, age 76 of Packwaukee passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Dawn was born on October 1, 1948 to Donald and Dorthy (Sazama) Fischer in Milwaukee. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee and became a beautician. After moving to Oxford, Dawn and Gary Whipple found each other in 1981...
Robert Taus
Nov 30, 2024
Robert “Bob” John Taus, age 77 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his home. Bob was born in Marinette and spent the first five years of his life on a farm in Crivitz; then his family moved to West Allis. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School in 1966 and married Judith “Judy” Scholz on June...
Gary Schmidtke
Nov 27, 2024
Gary Dean Schmidtke, age 68 of Montello passed away peacefully after a long battle on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Madison on October 2, 1956 to Kendal and Jean (Shaffer) Schmidtke. Gary and Judy made Montello their permanent home in 1991. Together they had a successful sign business and...
Raymond Ryzner
Nov 27, 2024
Raymond “Ray” R. Ryzner, age 69 of Oxford passed away peacefully with his wife and sister-in-law by his side on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison. Ray was born in Chicago on December 26,1954 to Raymond and Genevieve (Jendrzejczyk) Ryzner. He was raised in Chicago and spent many years working in the Chicagoland area. While visiting family...
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