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.
Marlene Cacic
Dec 20, 2018
Marlene Rita Cacic , age 82 of Montello, passed away peacefully to meet her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Marlene was born in Portage on February 9, 1936, the daughter of Frank and Edith (Lytle) Borkowski. She had two brothers and three sisters. Marlene graduated from Montello High School...
Joel Jaster
Dec 19, 2018
Joel Erwin Jaster , age 57 of Montello passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Joel was born in Ripon to Edgar and Wilma (Disbrow) Jaster on November 28, 1961. He graduated from Montello High School in 1980 and was united in marriage to Theresa “Terri” Rataczak on November 5, 1983...
Roland Minter
Dec 18, 2018
Roland “Rod” T. Minter, age 84 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his home. Rod was born in Springfield, Missouri on February 17, 1934 to William and Audrey (Bright) Minter. He grew up in Lombard, Illinois and graduated from Glenbard High School. Rod served his country as a member of the United...
Sandra Dolgner
Dec 14, 2018
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Dolgner , age 72 of Montello peacefully slipped away to meet her Heavenly Father while surrounded by her family and dear friend on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Montello Care Center. Sandy was born in Fond du Lac on April 5, 1946 to Earl and Frances (Terwilleger) Dreier. She graduated from Brandon High...
Frederick "Fred" Lenzen
Dec 12, 2018
Frederick “Fred” William Lenzen, age 68 of Montello passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 with his wife, Kathy by his side at his home. Fred resided for the last 23 years on his mother’s family homestead where he and his brother, William spent their summers.
Fred proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as...
Janice Neuenschwander
Dec 12, 2018
Janice “Jan” J. Neuenschwander , age 81 of Montello and formerly of Monroe passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Jan was born on March 13, 1937 in Wiota, WI; the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Hanson) Engebretson.
Jan is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Renee) Neuenschwander of Montello, her...
Claude Lancaster
Dec 11, 2018
Claude Cleveland Lancaster , age 68 of Montello passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Claude was born in Rochester, New York to Eugene and Marion (New) Lancaster on August 8, 1950. He married Sandra “Sandy” Doyle on October 18, 1973 in Dixon, Illinois and they did many things together both working...
Dorothy Mueller
Dec 5, 2018
Dorothy Ann Mueller , age 74 of Montello passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at her home. Dorothy was born at home in Packwaukee Township on April 21, 1944 to Bernard and Frances (Fuhrmann) Ingraham. She graduated from Montello High School in 1962. Dorothy worked at Rayovac in Portage for many years and later served as an...
Pearl Preuss
Nov 22, 2018
Pearl Marion Preuss , age 91 of Montello passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Tivoli in Portage. Pearl was born at home in Crystal Lake Township, Marquette County to William and Clara (Kemnitz) Brose on September 19, 1927. She married Loyd Preuss at the Budsin Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake Township on November 4,...
Bernadette Borzick
Nov 19, 2018
Bernadette Mary (Zaske) Borzick , age 96 of Harrisville passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Bernadette was born on December 6, 1921 to John and Mabel (Mix) Zaske. She attended schools in Milwaukee including Adel Ballin Beauty School. On November 26, 1942 Bernadette married Richard Borzick and moved...
Phyllis Wood
Nov 19, 2018
Phyllis “Jane” Wood , age 95 of St. Francis, WI was born to eternal life on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Montello Care Center. Phyllis was born in Milwaukee on December 4, 1922. She has been reunited with her loving husband, Walter.
Phyllis is survived by her children: Walter (Elaine), James (Lynn) and Jane...
Thomas Dudenhoefer
Nov 18, 2018
Thomas “Tom” Charles Dudenhoefer , age 84 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. Tom was born in Milwaukee on October 25, 1934 to Leonard “Skipper” and Silvera (Clauss) Dudenhoefer. He graduated from Pius XI High School in 1952. Tom met his wife, Marilyn while attending Marquette University;...
Charles Becker
Nov 17, 2018
Charles Edward Becker , age 86 of Westfield passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Montello Care Center. Chuck was born at home in the town of Springfield, Marquette County to Robert and Emma (Lange) Becker on May 7, 1932. All his schooling took place at Springfield Rural School. He farmed with his father and later worked as a...
Gregory "Goody" Goodhue
Nov 11, 2018
Gregory “Goody” Myron Goodhue , age 60 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Greg was born in Portage to Myron and Shelby (Galbraith) Goodhue on January 26, 1958. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1976. Greg married Sue (Hale) Holliday at the Oxford Presbyterian Church on...
Irene "Phyllis" Mercer
Nov 11, 2018
Irene “Phyllis” Mercer , age 94 of Montello (formerly of Loves Park, IL) passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Phyllis was born in Marengo, Illinois on October 8, 1924 to William and Vera (Basuier) Shenberger. She married Donald Mercer and together they lived in Loves Park, Illinois and...
Edward "Dick" Gessner
Nov 5, 2018
Edward “Dick” R. Gessner Sr ., age 79 of Endeavor passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 5, 2018 at his home. Dick was born on August 12, 1939 to Edward and Hazel (Redding) Gessner. He was united in marriage to Lura “Nook” Sines on September 21, 1957 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Portage and from that union they...
William Knickerbocker
Nov 4, 2018
William “Billy K” Lawrence Knickerbocker , age 77 of Ripon and formerly of Montello passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Fond du Lac. Bill was born in Portage on March 15, 1941 to Harold and Eloise (Tobin) Knickerbocker. He graduated from Montello High School in 1959 and entered the United States...
Rosa (Kruger) Haskett
Oct 29, 2018
Rosa Bonoehr (Kruger) Haskett , 77, passed away in Oxford on Monday, October 29th, 2018. She was born March 24, 1941 to Alvin “Kie” and Alta (Fuhrmann) Kruger in Oxford. She was raised on a farm in the Westfield area and graduated from Westfield High School in 1959. She also lived in Neenah and Westfield for several years and...
Geraldine Draeger
Oct 27, 2018
Geraldine Marie Draeger , age 75 of Montello passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Geraldine was born in Montello on July 29, 1943 to Lester and Tressa (Cleland) Draeger. She graduated from Montello High School in 1962 and moved to Waukegan, Illinois. Geraldine was employed by Payson Casters for 38 years...
Peter Frencl
Oct 25, 2018
Peter "Pete" Frencl , age 56 of rural Wisconsin Dells (Jordan Lake) passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his home.
Services will be private.