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.
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...
Betty Murray
Jan 7, 2020
Betty Jean Murray , age 96 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Portage to Julius and Naomi (Schult) Thurler on April 4, 1923. She graduated from Portage High School in 1941 and married Thomas “Tom” Murray in New York City on...
Virginia Wilson
Jan 3, 2020
Virginia “Ginny” Ann Wilson , age 87 of Montello passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at her home. Ginny was born at home in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County on December 14, 1932 to John and Madeline (Markofske) Atkinson. She attended grade school at the Frank Country School in the town of Packwaukee and was a...
Eboly Tremblay
Jan 2, 2020
Eboly M. Tremblay , age 81 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Montello Care Center.
Honoring Eboly's wishes, private family service will be held at a later date.
Billie DeVelde
Jan 2, 2020
Billie Ruth DeVelde, age 80 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her home.
Honoring her wishes, private family services will be held.
Joan Byers
Jan 1, 2020
Joan Lucille Byers, age 76 of rural Oxford passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on January 1, 2020. Joan was born in a farmhouse near Brooks, WI on January 4, 1943 to Harvey and Ollie (Rathbun) Ellinger. She married Myron Byers on April 18, 1964 in Oxford and from that union came three...
Phyllis Campbell
Dec 30, 2019
Phyllis Ann Campbell , age 80 of Montello passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Phyllis was born on March 9, 1939 in Portage to Clayton and Deloris (Paulson) Campbell. She graduated from Montello High School in 1957 and went on to work for Wausau Insurance which took her to Los Angeles,...
Jenifer Joswiak
Dec 27, 2019
Jenifer “Jenny” Marie Joswiak , age 58 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 27, 2019 at her home. Jenny was born in La Crosse, WI on September 19, 1961 to John and Rosemary (Wolf) Joswiak. She was a graduate of Pewaukee High School. Jenny worked and raised her family as a single mother in the Waukesha...
Gabriel Kepler
Dec 26, 2019
Gabriel Lewis Kepler, infant son of Morgan Lewis Link and Lucas Kepler, was surrounded by the love of his family, when he left our Earth. Heaven received our precious little angel on December 26, 2019.
Gabriel will be greatly missed and never forgotten by his parents and proud brother, Grayson, who was looking forward to...
Shirley Krueger
Dec 3, 2019
Shirley Ann Krueger “Oma” , age 86 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Harris Villa Assisted Living. Shirley was born on May 22, 1933 to Herman and Isolene (Carruthers) Calbaum in Withee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Colby High School in 1951 and married Victor Krueger on December 27, 1952 in Colby. Together they...