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.
Gloria Struzynski
Apr 27, 2020
Gloria Ann “Annie” Struzynski , aged 81, peacefully passed away on April 27, 2020, at her home in Montello, with her husband by her side. Annie was born in Fond du Lac to Wilmar and Agnes Ritchie Abitz on March 10, 1939. In 1957, she graduated from high school, married Richard “Dick” Struzynski, and together they moved...
Celeste Scales
Apr 21, 2020
Celeste Eve Scales , age 37 of Oxford passed away April 21, 2020 at home under hospice care after losing her battle with cancer. Celeste was born in Portage on January 3, 1983. She attended St. John’s Lutheran Elementary in Portage and Riverdale High School in Muscoda, graduating in 2001. Celeste was an extremely gifted artist; her...
Dennis O'Connell
Apr 18, 2020
Dennis James O’Connell , age 72, of Portage, entered into eternal life Saturday, April 18, 2020. Dennis was born October 4, 1947 in Milwaukee, son of John D. and Elizabeth (Zavetz) O’Connell. At the age of 4, the family moved to Appleton, where Dennis grew up. He graduated from St. Therese Elementary School and Xavier High School...
Lee Bolen
Apr 15, 2020
Lee H. Bolen , age 74 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his home. Lee was born in Washington State the only son of Howatt and Dorothy (Fell) Bolen on November 19, 1945. He moved to the Montello area in 1970’s and worked for AMPI for many years until retiring in 2013. Lee...
Donald Holsted
Apr 3, 2020
Donald L. Holsted , age 91, town of Crystal Lake, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Montello Care Center. Don was born in Chicago, IL on April 5, 1928 to Harley and Alice (Schutz) Holsted. He valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1946 until 1951. Don married Garnet...
Phyllis Haase
Apr 1, 2020
Phyllis Joanne Haase , age 73 of Oak Creek (formerly of Montello) passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Ascension Franklin Hospital in Milwaukee, following a battle with cancer. Phyllis was born in Davenport, Iowa to Willard and Ruth (Mellenthin) Haase on August 23, 1946. Phyllis graduated from Montello High School in 1964, and earned an Associate...
Bernie Joyce
Mar 28, 2020
Bernard “Bernie” Patrick Joyce , age 60 of Montello (formerly of Lindenhurst, IL) passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Bernie was born in Chicago to Joseph and Gisela (Holst) Joyce on June 4, 1959. He graduated from Grayslake High School in 1977 and became a computer machinist; he retired after 30 years...
Dennis Schwanke
Mar 18, 2020
Dennis David Schwanke , age 68 of Montello passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Joanie’s Home in Montello. Dennis was born in Wild Rose to Harvey and Violet (Polinske) Schwanke on August 12, 1951. He graduated from Montello High School in 1969 and furthered his education at MATC in Portage. Dennis was employed at Citation Wisconsin...
Lucille Schultz
Mar 16, 2020
Lucille “Lucy” L. Schultz, age 90 of Oxford passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Lucy was born at home in the town of Lewiston, Columbia County to Lowell and Laura (Bauman) Simonson on May 9, 1929. She married Arthur Schultz in March of 1948 and from that union came three children;...
Dan Kral
Mar 11, 2020
Dan Allen Kral , age 65 of Packwaukee passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Dan was born in Portage to Allen and Martha (Jordan) Kral on June 23, 1954. He graduated from Montello High School in 1972 and became an over the road truck driver. Dan married Nancy Schwochert and together they had three sons; he later...
Robert Lein
Mar 5, 2020
Robert “Bob” Charles Lein of Packwaukee went to be with his Lord and Savior on his birthday, March 5, 2020 exactly 78 years from the day he was born, March 5, 1942. He was born in Downers Grove, IL to Ed and Catherine (Ciesla) Lein. Bob married Mary Filipkowski in Wheaton, IL on September 26, 1975; together...
Roger Conrad
Mar 2, 2020
Roger Conrad, age 55 of rural Oxford passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home.
Honoring Roger's wishes, private family services will be held at a later date.
William Nagy
Mar 2, 2020
William “Bill” James Nagy , age 71 of Montello (formerly of South Milwaukee) passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at the Montello Care Center. Bill was born on May 21, 1948 in Milwaukee to William and Georgian (Kratochvil) Nagy. He graduated from South Milwaukee High School and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Library Science...
Richard Winkler
Mar 1, 2020
Richard “Dick” H. Winkler , age 94 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Harbor Haven Health and Rehab Center in Fond du Lac under Hospice Care surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Dick was born in Waukegan, IL on February 27, 1926 to Henry and Flora (Grantham) Winkler. He valiantly served...
Mark Toth
Feb 24, 2020
Mark Toth, age 69 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home.
Honoring Mark's wishes, private family services will take place at a later date.
Mary Raddatz
Feb 22, 2020
Mary Jane Raddatz , age 69 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega. Mary was born on July 28, 1950 in Milwaukee to Stephen and Marie (Wamser) Magenheim; she was one of four girls. She was employed by Marine Bank and later managed Bank One for over 15...
Phyllis Manning
Feb 20, 2020
Phyllis Frances Manning , age 103 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday, February 20, 2020 surrounded by her family at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Phyllis was born in Darlington on August 12, 1916 to Charles and Olive (Riley) Ward. Following high school, she became a beautician. Phyllis was united in marriage to Leslie Harris,...
Harold Fandrey
Feb 7, 2020
Harold Fandrey, age 84 of Montello passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 surrounded by family at his home. Harold was born in Shawano, Wisconsin and graduated from Mattoon High School. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Harold worked and raised his family in Racine, ultimately relocating to the area in...
Dr. Leonard "Charlie" Schrank
Jan 24, 2020
Dr. Leonard “Charlie” C. Schrank, age 75 of Neshkoro and formerly of Waupun passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 24, 2020 at his home. Charlie was born in Akron, Ohio on May 8, 1944 to Dr. Leonard W. and Gertrude (Mintzlaff) Schrank. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1962 and furthered his education at UW-Madison graduating with...
Nancy Reuter
Jan 10, 2020
Nancy Jean Reuter, age 81 Beaver Dam and formerly of Montello passed away peacefully Friday, January 10, 2020 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam. Nancy was born in Fox Lake on June 13, 1938 to Arthur and Mildred (Durant) Litscher and graduated from Fox Lake High School. She married John Reuter in Mayville on August...