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.
Joyce Lueder
Dec 29, 2020
Joyce Lueder , age 87 of Montello passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Joyce was born on September 10, 1934 in Milwaukee. She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Lueder and her parents, Joseph and Mae (Brierton) Borchers.
Joyce attended Carroll College where she met...
Teresa Fisher
Dec 19, 2020
Teresa Fisher, age 67 of Montello passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Roman Haack
Dec 18, 2020
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted father Roman “Butch” G. Haack, age 82 of Montello. He passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison after a long battle with several health conditions. Roman was born in Milwaukee and married to Lois Haack in December of 1961.
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Susan Simpson
Dec 16, 2020
Susan “Sue” Jane Simpson , age 81 of Oxford and formerly of Springfield, IL and Dubuque, IA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. Susan was born in Springfield, IL on April 18, 1939 to Melville and Helen (Schmuck) Tipps. She graduated high school from Sacred Heart Academy...
Anna Garza
Dec 13, 2020
Anna L. Garza, age 53 of Endeavor passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.
Honoring Anna's wishes, private family services will be held at a later date.
Karen Olbinski
Dec 12, 2020
Karen Leah Olbinski , age 73 of Oxford passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the SSM St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. Karen was born in Westfield on April 17, 1947 to Walter and Bernice (Wachholz) Conrad. She attended Westfield schools and lived in the Wisconsin Dells/Oxford area for most of her life. Karen married John...
Patricia Arenz
Dec 11, 2020
Patricia “Pat” A. Arenz, age 79 of Montello passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at The Markesan Resident Home. Pat was born in Ripon on May 10, 1941 to Louis and Laura (Anklam) Miller and later married John Arenz on June 17, 1972 in Waukegan, IL; he preceded her in death on June 18, 2012. Pat and...
Bradd Kohnke
Dec 7, 2020
Bradd Emanuel Kohnke , age 63 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by family, after his courageous battle with Cancer. Bradd was born in Ripon on April 12, 1957 to Ross and Phyllis (Rozek) Kohnke. He attended Montello Schools and married Katherine Sayas at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church...
Arlene Sparby
Dec 6, 2020
Arlene Elizabeth Sparby, age 80 of Montello passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Arlene was born in Loganville to Raymond and Elsie (Wright) Soltwedel on November 1, 1940. She was united in marriage to Donald Sparby on February 11, 1966 in Dubuque, Iowa and from that union came three children. Donald...
LeRoy Riedel
Nov 30, 2020
LeRoy “Roy” A. Riedel, Sr. , age 84 of Prairie du Sac (formerly of Montello) went to be with our Lord on Monday, November 30, 2020. LeRoy was born at home on September 28, 1936 to Arthur and Lela (Strickert) Riedel. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1954 and married the love of his life, Elda Brandt on...
Sally Ross
Nov 28, 2020
Sally Ross, age 90 of Montello passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison. Sally was born in Liverpool, England to William and Sarah (Sullivan) Noud. As a young child, Sally survived many bombings during World War II, being bombed out of 3 shelters in one night. When she graduated from the Catholic School at...
Rev. Donald Wedel
Nov 27, 2020
Donald "Don" Dean Wedel , age 71 of Oxford passed away with his loving wife and family by his side on November 27, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison. Don was born in Moundridge, Kansas on March 15, 1949 to Walter and Pearline (Buller) Wedel. He graduated from Moundridge High School in 1967 and served his country...
Glen Willkomm
Nov 24, 2020
Glen C. Willkomm , age 80 of Packwaukee passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at The Montello Care Center. Glen was born at home in the Town of Packwaukee on March 29, 1940 to Arthur and Bernice (Pugh) Willkomm. He attended Packwaukee Grade School and Oxford High School and went on to serve in the Army National Guard. ...
Michael Nelson
Nov 23, 2020
Michael Herbert Nelson , age 69 of Montello (formerly of Rockford, IL) passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Mike was born in Rockford, IL on September 19, 1951 to Herbert and Dorothy (Shenberger) Nelson. He graduated from Rockford West High School in 1969 and furthered his education at UW-Stevens Point receiving...
Dennis Veleke
Nov 19, 2020
Dennis Lee Veleke , age 71 of Montello passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Dennis was born in Beaver Dam on March 16, 1949 to Wayne and Angie (Aarts) Veleke. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1968 and married Susan Ganz at the Waupun Methodist Church on August 28, 1976. ...
Debra Bree
Nov 19, 2020
Debra Jean Bree , age 60 of Montello passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer; she was a true warrior and never stopped fighting. Deb was born in Gibson City, IL to Robert and Jenean (McPherson) Schroeder on August 21, 1960. She married Scott Bree...
William Jungenberg
Nov 18, 2020
William “Bill” Hollis Jungenberg , age 86 of Grand Marsh passed away with his loving wife and family by his side on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his home. Bill was born at home in Oxford on August 7, 1934 to William J. and Mildred (Smith) Jungenberg. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1952 and served...
Brett Visser
Nov 14, 2020
Brett Wayne Visser , age 38 of Montello passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home. Brett was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Daryl and Barbara (Duell) Visser on January 24, 1982. From a young age, he excelled in athletics and continued to play organized sports even after graduating from Allegan High School...
Edna Taft
Nov 10, 2020
Edna Mae Taft , age 86 of Oxford passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage with her son, Gary by her side. Edna was born at home in Brooks to Harold and Cecil (Beals) Elloitt on November 8, 1934. She graduated from Oxford High School in 1952 and married Donald Taft at...
Al Sebastiani
Nov 9, 2020
Alfredo “Al” Dominic Sebastiani , longtime resident and businessman of Oxford passed away at the home he built surrounded by his family on Monday, November 9, 2020 at age 90. Al was born in Chicago on November 29, 1929 to Romeo and Lena (Manella) Sebastiani. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1947 and married Beverly Olson at the...
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