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.
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...
Beverly Schmitz
Nov 8, 2020
Beverly Arlene Schmitz , age 93 of Montello passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Montello Care Center. Beverly was born in Westfield on March 9, 1927 at home to Charles and Eva (McQuillan) Zink. She attended Montello High School and married Erwin Schmitz at Trinity United Methodist Church in Montello on February 17, 1946. He...
Donna Colton
Nov 7, 2020
Donna Marie Colton , age 87 of Milwaukee (formerly of Montello) passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Donna was born on July 5, 1933 in Montello to Edwin and Edna (Cummings) Ritchie and graduated from Montello High School in 1951. She moved to Milwaukee and married Ronald Colton on May 15, 1954. He preceded her in...
Betty Footit
Nov 6, 2020
Betty Pearl Footit , age 98 of Oxford passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Montello Care Center. Betty was born in Fort Atkinson on November 20, 1921 to Harold and Floy (Margeson) Clark. She was united in marriage to Raymond Footit in Oshkosh on March 15, 1937 and together they were blessed with four children. ...
Floyd Davis
Nov 5, 2020
Floyd Martin Davis , age 91 of Montello passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Montello Care Center. Floyd was born in Madison to Martin and Emma (Kuehl) Davis on April 3, 1929. He married Darlyne Dibell on September 23, 1956 in Dubuque, IA and together they had one daughter, Janet. Darlyne preceded Floyd in death...
Margaret Lepka
Oct 30, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” Marie Lepka , age 62 of Harrisville passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 30, 2020 at her home. Peggy was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on May 8, 1958 to Daniel and Ruth (Asher) Lundy. She married George Lepka on February 15, 1997 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Flambeau, Wisconsin. Peggy and George came...
Matthew Schlaefer
Oct 29, 2020
Matthew “Matt” T. Schlaefer , age 53 of Montello passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. Matt was born on April 12, 1967 in Milwaukee and raised in Montello by Robert and Carol (Krentz) Schlaefer. He graduated from Montello High School in 1985 and married Patti Popp, together they raised two boys and later divorced.
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Donald Hendrickson
Oct 24, 2020
Donald Paul Hendrickson, age 90 of Montello passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Don was born in La Crosse on April 15, 1930 to Vera Bramer. Don learned to dance at the young age of four. He quickly found out he was a natural, so he enjoyed attending all the barn...
Martha Kral
Oct 23, 2020
Martha Mary Kral , age 83 of Packwaukee/Oxford died on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Martha was born on December 5, 1936 in Milwaukee the daughter of Herbert and Renata (Barkow) Jordan. At a young age, Martha along with her mother and siblings moved to Packwaukee. On December 6, 1952 Martha...
Barbara Ward
Oct 19, 2020
Barbara Frances Ward, age 83 of Montello passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at the Omro Care Center in Omro. Barb was born at home in rural Stevens Point to Harry and Esther (Meronk) Kluck on September 13, 1937. After graduating from high school, she married Harvey Ward on October 30, 1973; together they were blessed with...
Jean Landgraf
Oct 17, 2020
Jean Mary Landgraf, age 75 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly, Saturday October 17, 2020 at her home. Jean was born on April 10, 1945 in Milwaukee to David and Eleanor (Moorman) Johnson. She graduated from Brookfield Central High School in 1963 and married Peter Landgraf on May 10, 1965 in West Bend. Peter preceded her in death...
Eugene Rouse
Oct 14, 2020
Eugene “Gene” James Rouse, age 82 of Montello passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Gene was born in Antigo and graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1956. Gene married Diane Rich on October 10, 1969 in Illinois; together they resided in the Waukesha area while raising their family. In...
Gladys Cotter
Oct 12, 2020
Gladys Evelyn Cotter , age 97 of Montello passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Gladys was born at home in Russell Flats (town of Westfield, Marquette County) on January 28, 1923 to Julius and Tillie (Sonnenberg) Dahlke. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1940. During her senior year, she...
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