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.
Edith Stolte-Boese
Aug 18, 2019
Edith Kathleen Stolte-Boese, age 80 of Oxford passed away on her birthday, Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her home. Edith was born in Chicago to John and Winifred (Crowe) Trappe on August 18, 1939. She married Alfred G. Stolte on October 12, 1957 and together they were blessed with three children; Alfred preceded Edith in death on...
Richard Rygiewicz
Aug 17, 2019
Richard James Rygiewicz , age 48 of Montello passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Richard was born April 6, 1971 in Portage to Richard and Laura (Herndon) Rygiewicz. He attended Montello Schools. On May 7, 2005 he married Roxanne E. Cliff in Harrisville; together they have two sons. He enjoyed a huge garden,...
Ryan Bubolz
Aug 9, 2019
Ryan William Bubolz , age 29 of Waupun passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 9, 2019. Ryan was born in Portage on April 11, 1990. He graduated from Wonewoc High School in 2008 and was most recently employed at Federal Mogul Corporation in Waupun. Ryan was a man of God and enjoyed attending church services. Listening to music...
Paul Port
Jul 29, 2019
Paul Port , age 84 of Montello (formerly of Milwaukee) passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at his home. Paul was born on May 11, 1935 to Fred and Mary (Benoit) Port in Peshtigo, Wisconsin. He served his country as a member of the United States Army. Paul married Nancy Miller and together they had five children...
Carol Schumann
Jul 26, 2019
Carol Jean Schumann , age 76 of Montello passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at Iola Living Assistance CBRF in Iola. Carol was born in the town of Birnamwood near Wittenberg, Wisconsin to Dewey and Lydia (Yeager) Fuhrmann on April 11, 1943. She graduated from Wittenberg High School and went on to proudly serve her country as...
Scott Zellmer
Jul 24, 2019
Scott Douglas Zellmer , age 62 of Packwaukee passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at his home. Scott was born in Milwaukee on March 27, 1957 to Kenneth and Jane Zellmer. Scott graduated from Juneau High School in Milwaukee. He enjoyed a life of fishing, hunting and campfires. Scott was also an avid Wisconsin sports fan...
Dolores Holland
Jul 19, 2019
Dolores Patricia Holland, age 84 of Montello passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Dolores was born in Chicago to Frank and Gertrude (Furth) Gasner on November 15, 1934. Following high school, she married James “Jim” Holland at St. Leo Catholic Church in Chicago on January 19, 1956 and from that union...
Mark Lutz
Jul 15, 2019
Mark Allen Lutz , age 64 of Westfield passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home. Mark was born in Waukesha on June 25, 1955 to Gerald and Cornelia “Connie” (Davis) Lutz. He graduated from Mukwonago High School and attended several years of college. Mark proudly served his country as a member of the United States...
Eleanor Hatcher
Jul 15, 2019
Eleanor Evelyn Hatcher , age 84 of Packwaukee passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at UW Hospital in Madison. A Mass of Christian Burial for her will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello. There will be no visitation. Father Savio Yerasani will preside and burial...
Harley Crown
Jul 14, 2019
Harley Edward Crown , age 98 of Montello passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage with his family by his side. Harley was born at home in the town of Mecan, Marquette County to Clarence and Bertha (Zuehlsdorf) Crown on March 4, 1921. He attended St. John’s Lutheran School, Montello High School...
Lester Duesterhoeft
Jul 9, 2019
Lester Paul Duesterhoeft Sr ., age 61 of Westfield passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Montello Care Center. Lester was born on August 29, 1957 at home in the town of Newton, Marquette County to Harry and Wilma (McWilliams) Duesterhoeft. He attended Westfield High School and farmed for several years; later becoming an over the...
Sarah Krentz
Jun 15, 2019
Sarah Jeane Krentz , age 39 of Montello passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home ending her journey with Mesothelioma. Sarah was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on June 19, 1979 to Edwin and Sandra (Sieg) Berry. She graduated from Montello High School in 1997 and married Korey Krentz at Trinity...
Patricia Orth
Jun 10, 2019
Patricia “Patty” Ann Orth , age 50 of Montello passed away in Kissimmee, Florida on Monday, June 10, 2019. Patty was born in Waupun on October 30, 1968 to Bernard and Marlene (Rymer) Hendricks. She attended Waupun High School and on September 7, 2002 married Duane “Dewey” Orth in Montello. Patty enjoyed fishing as well as tending...
Kim Spaulding
Jun 5, 2019
Kim Albert Spaulding , age 71 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his home. Kim was born in Watkins Glen, New York on November 17, 1947 to Max and Ida (Rapalee) Spaulding. After graduating from high school, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marines during the Vietnam...
Thomas Violetto
Jun 5, 2019
Thomas “Tom” Patrick Violetto , age 74 of Montello passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Tom was born in Chicago, IL on March 17, 1945 to Joseph and Virginia (Demas) Violetto. He lived in Chicago as a child and later moved with his family to Westfield where he attended Westfield High School. He married Bonnie Gray at...
Ernest Schmitz
May 28, 2019
Ernest “Ernie” Carl Schmitz , age 88 of Montello passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home. Ernie was born at home in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County, WI to Herman and Wilhelmina (Tonn) Schmitz on September 30, 1930. He served his country as a member of the United States Marines from...
Geraldine Tofari
May 25, 2019
Geraldine “Jerry” Sophia Tofari, age 100 of Montello passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Tivoli in Portage. Jerry was born in Fairmont, Minnesota to Jesse and Mary (Henry) Wilson on June 9, 1918. On October 17, 1936 she married Theodore “Ted” Tofari in Kankakee, Illinois and it wasn’t until 1949 that they moved to Montello. Together...
Beverly Klemp
May 22, 2019
Beverly Ann Klemp, age 77 of Montello/Lake Puckaway passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah. Beverly was born in Baraboo to Arnold and Bessie (Schultz) Swansby on February 27, 1942. Following the unexpectedly passing of both her parents, Beverly was raised by William and Olga Burgerson. She graduated from Pulaski High School...
Jacob Richards
May 14, 2019
Jacob Russell Richards , age 89 of Neshkoro passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah. Jacob was born in Windbar, Pennsylvania on June 17, 1929 to Thomas and Amanda (Custer) Richards. He proudly served his country as a member of the United Stated Army from 1952 until 1955. Following his time in service,...
Edith Tyczinski
May 8, 2019
Edith M. Tyczinski (nee Warner), age 84 of Montello and formerly of Cascade passed away peacefully at The Waterford in Plymouth Assisted Living on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. She was born on September 22, 1934, daughter of the late Milton and Mabel Warner. On February 14, 1953, Edith was united in marriage to Norman B. Kaehne; he...
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