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.
Mary Shuckhart
Aug 21, 2020
Mary Francis Shuckhart , age 94 of Oxford passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 21, 2020 at her home. Mary was born on September 24, 1925 in Brodhead to Samuel and Myrtle (Boyles) Colby, the youngest of three children. She graduated from Clinton High School and married Roy Shuckhart on October 6, 1945. ...
Carol Valde
Aug 16, 2020
Carol Mary Valde , age 83 of Montello passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Carol was born in Lake Delton on July 6, 1937 to Frank and Amber (Rickon) Kaminski. She graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1955 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. ...
Andrea Jorgensen
Aug 16, 2020
Andrea Jorgensen was born January 31 st , 1942 in Racine and passed away August 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 78. She leaves behind by her children: Sarah (Rick) Nelson, Jerry Jorgensen, Andrew (Kim) Jorgensen and Amber (Matthew) Kath. She was also survived by four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and...
Robert Kelm
Aug 15, 2020
Robert “Bob” W. Kelm , age 85 of Montello passed away peacefully Saturday, August 15, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home. Bob was born in Manitowoc on May 7, 1935 to Clarence and Edna (Krohn) Kelm. He graduated from Central High School in Sheboygan in 1953 and furthered his education at the Milwaukee School of...
Vada Moore
Aug 7, 2020
Vada Bernice Moore , age 96 of Packwaukee passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Tivoli in Portage. Vada was born in La Crosse to Glen and Grace (Dull) Adams on August 21, 1923. At a young age she worked at the Apple Orchard in Gays Mills where her father was the foreman. She married Russell Moore...
Uwe Klages
Aug 5, 2020
Uwe “Dutch” H. Klages , age 79 of Oxford passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Gunderson Moundview Hospital in Friendship. Dutch was born in Stade, Germany on May 27, 1941 to Erwin and Ann (Mueller) Klages. He came to the United States in 1953, with his family and settled in the Chicago area. Dutch joined the...
Ronald Blada
Aug 3, 2020
Ronald “Ron” Robert Blada , age 84 of Montello was called home to his Lord on Monday, August 3, 2020. Ron was born at home on the family farm near Montello on March 3, 1936 to Walter and Elba (Owen) Blada. He was confirmed into the Lutheran faith on May 14, 1950 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran...
Mitchell Simon
Jul 27, 2020
Mitchell “Mitch” A. Simon, age 80 of Montello passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison. Mitch was born in Beaver Dam on February 19, 1940 to Michael and Martha (Griesbach) Simon. After graduating high school he went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Navy. Mitch married Lois...
Bea Krause
Jul 26, 2020
Bea Anita Krause, age 96 of Montello passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Tivoli in Portage. Bea was born in Bovey, MN on June 24, 1924 to Fred and Olive (Leonard) Jensen. Bea married Alexander Wolfe and together they had one daughter, he preceded her in death on July 16, 1972.
Bea worked for...
John Eilert
Jul 22, 2020
John Robert Eilert , age 74 of Montello (formerly of Fond du Lac) passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his home. John was born in Fond du Lac on January 23, 1946. His parents were Raymond and Genevieve (Guell) Eilert. He graduated from Lowell P. Goodrich High School, Class of 1964 and attended UW-Oshkosh before going...
Susan Minihan
Jul 19, 2020
Susan “Sue” Babich Minihan , age 77 of the Town of Dunn, passed away peacefully at home with her husband and daughter at her side on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Sue was born on June 7, 1943 to William and Rita (Skerski) Babich in Presque Isle, Maine. Sue married the love of her life Edmond P. Minihan...
Nancy Dirk
Jul 16, 2020
Nancy Louise Dirk , age 75 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her home. Nancy was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts on September 1, 1944 to Ernest and Mary (Denson) Hamblin. Nancy married Arthur “Art” Dirk at Trinity United Methodist Church in Montello on December 8, 1984 and together they...
Gregory Bink
Jul 16, 2020
Gregory Alan Bink , age 60 of Montello passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his home. Loving husband to his wife, Gay Gastell Bink. Beloved son of Ramona and the late George Bink Jr. Loving father to Sarah (Andrew), the late Jason Gregory, Emily (Adam), Hannah (Troy), Theodore George. Survived by grandchildren Dylan Gregory,...
Charles Ennis
Jul 9, 2020
Charles Bernard Ennis , age 82 of Oxford passed away peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Charles was born in Wonewoc, Wisconsin on January 9, 1938 to Lawrence and Lillian (Schneider) Ennis. He married Jean Norris and together they spent many wonderful years together until she passed away unexpectedly at the...
Robert Bowers
Jul 7, 2020
Robert “Bob” E. Bowers, age 90 of Montello passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. He was born on September 24th, 1929 in Monroe. He was the son of John and Reatha (Field) Bowers. On June 23rd, 1955 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mida (Ellis) Webster; they...
Robert Kaenel
Jul 3, 2020
Robert “Bobby” Kaenel, age 72 of Montello passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Madison. Robert was born in Chicago to Robert W. and Muriel (Connelly) Kaenel on March 7, 1948. Robert proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp and served 2 years in Vietnam. ...
Donald Boggs
Jun 28, 2020
Donald Wesley Boggs , age 78 of Montello, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday afternoon, June 28, 2020. He was born in Portsmouth, KY to the late Mary “Bobbie” (Harr) and Ira Boggs on January 16 th , 1942.
Don served his country in the Air Force and later provided for his family working...
Herman Graf
Jun 25, 2020
Herman Leo Graf, age 90 of Montello passed away June 25, 2020. Herman was born in Milwaukee to John and Elizabeth (Wagner) Graf on November 22, 1929. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Herman married Rita Kinart on October 27, 1956 at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Milwaukee and together...
Derrick Turner
Jun 18, 2020
Derrick John Turner , age 71 of Packwaukee (formerly from Kenosha) passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home. Derrick was born in Kenosha on July 12, 1948 to Raymond and Vera (James) Turner. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1966 and went to work for Case IH in Racine; Derrick retired after 36...
James Walters
Jun 10, 2020
James “Jamie or Jim” R. Walters, age 49 of Packwaukee lost his battle with cancer on June 10, 2020. James was born on October 8, 1970 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital to Dale and Donna Walters. James moved to Packwaukee in 1978 and attended Montello Schools and graduated with the class of 1988. After graduating, he attended the...