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.
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...
Gerald Bynum
Jun 6, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” Howard Bynum , age 75 of Endeavor passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. Jerry was born in Waukesha on January 7, 1945 to Barto and Esther (Henrikson) Bynum. He graduated from Pewaukee High School in 1963 and entered the United States Marines where he valiantly served his country...
Michael Coursey
Jun 5, 2020
Michael “Mike” Edward Coursey , age 78 of Montello (White Lake) passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2020 at his home. Mike was born in Chicago on September 5, 1941 to Edward and Mary (Bowler) Coursey. He married Margo Barkey at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Chicago on September 25, 1965 and together they worked and raised...
George Wakup
Jun 4, 2020
George Charles Wakup , age 81 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his home. George was born in Chicago to George H. and Violet (Lorenz) Wakup on November 4, 1938. Following graduation from high school, George proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and also the National...
Daniel Klawitter
May 25, 2020
Daniel “Dan” Ludwig Klawitter , age 78 of Packwaukee passed away surrounded by his family on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home. Dan was born in Packwaukee on June 25, 1941 to Edwin and Rose (Draeger) Klawitter. He attended Montello Schools and furthered his education at Moraine Park Technical College. Dan was united in...
Norma Bonnett
May 21, 2020
Norma Dorothy Bonnett , age 96 of Oxford passed away at Grancare Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Fond du Lac on Thursday, May 21, 2020 with her husband by her side. Norma was born in Oxford on July 4, 1923 to Vernon and Dorothy (Manteufel) Nelson. She graduated from Oxford High School in 1941. In that same year,...
Sheila Burke
May 20, 2020
Sheila Ann Burke, age 73 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Sheila was born in Madison to John and Vila (Boylen) Elliott on November 19, 1946. She was united in marriage on April 16, 1966 to James Burke at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Madison. They...
Rosemary Brown
May 20, 2020
Rosemary Brown , age 93 of Friendship, Chicago, Montello and Mercedes, TX passed away peacefully under hospice care at her son’s home in Green Lake. Rosemary was born at home in Friendship, Wisconsin on October 7, 1926 to Joseph and Veda (Lewis) Sedlak. She graduated from Wells High School in Chicago after completing her freshman and sophomore...
Richard Ziebell
May 17, 2020
Richard “Dick” Ziebell 78 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was the loving husband of Jean (nee Flynn) Ziebell and father of Terrie (James) and Kimm and step-father to Laurie, Lynn (Dale) and Katie. Beloved brother of Kenn and Dennis and dear grandfather of Tyler, Mikayla, Mason...
Brian Powell
May 4, 2020
Brian Jeffrey Powell Sr. , age 56 of Oxford passed away peacefully Monday, May 4, 2020 at his home. Brian was born in Antigo on April 13, 1964 to Jack and Lillian (Hall) Powell. He was raised on a farm outside Antigo and enjoyed being a country boy. Following high school, Brian became a truck driver. In...
Gary Gray
May 4, 2020
Gary S. Gray , 58, of Montello passed away May 4, 2020. Gary was born on October 5, 1961 in Portage, the son of Donna J. Gray and the late Russell F. Gray, Sr. of Montello.
He loved working in the concrete trades, also had the ability to do any type of construction work. Gary...
Annette Roberts
Apr 30, 2020
Annette Marie Roberts , age 51 of Harrisville passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident. Annette was born in Beaver Dam, WI on June 14, 1968 to Kenneth and Sandra (Dreier) Dolgner. She graduated from New Life Christian School in 1986. Throughout Annette’s life, she was always helping others. She...
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