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.
Phyllis Mrazik
Oct 13, 2018
On Saturday, October 13, 2018, our beloved mother and grandmother, Phyllis Dorothy Mrazik, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 at the Markesan Resident Home. Phyllis was born on May 28, 1939 in Milwaukee to Leo and Cecelia Mueller. In June of 1966, she married Robert Joseph Mrazik and raised their family in Milwaukee. In January of 1990,...
Evangeline Bandt
Oct 13, 2018
Evangeline “Babe” Jeroldine Bandt , age 92 of Germania/Neshkoro passed away peacefully at Martha’s in Princeton on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Babe was born in Princeton on July 29, 1926 to Barney and Theresa (Sebert) Kuharske. She graduated from Princeton High School and married Everette Bandt on February 4, 1950. Together they lived in Markesan and Princeton...
Ruby Kaenel
Oct 13, 2018
Ruby Faye Kaenel , age 65, passed away peacefully at her home in Montello surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Ruby was born on November 17, 1952 in Lubbock, Texas to Claude and Marvella (Veach) Hooper. After she graduated from high school she furthered her education and became a Registered Nurse. Ruby married Robert...
Lester Brantmeier
Oct 9, 2018
Lester Norman Brantmeier , age 74 of Montello, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 9th, 2018 at his home. Lester was born in Sherwood, Wisconsin on Sept. 4, 1944 to Norman and Alice (Odonell) Brantmeier. He married Sherian (Johnson) on Oct. 7, 1972 at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Horicon, Wisconsin. Together they were blessed with six...

Britt Pope
Oct 9, 2018
Britt Viola Pope , age 98 of Oswego, IL and formerly of Montello passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care in Naperville, Illinois. Britt was born in Halmstad, Sweden on April 23, 1920 to Enoch and Olga (Johnson) Swanson. She came to the United States in 1928 and graduated as valedictorian...
Fred Grabow
Oct 2, 2018
Fred Grabow, age 72 of Montello passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 2, 2018 at Juliette Manor in Berlin.
Honoring Fred's wishes, there will be no obituary and services will be private.
Margie Mateske
Sep 24, 2018
Margie Elaine Mateske , age 88 of Montello (Emery Lake) passed away Monday September 24, 2018 at her home. Margie was born in the town of Oxford, Marquette County to William and Bernice (Drew) Labrenz on June 15, 1930. She graduated from Montello High School and married Clifford Mateske at the Methodist Church in Westfield on May...
Robert Chudzicke
Sep 24, 2018
Robert "Bob" Chudzicke, age 91 of Montello passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at his home.
Honoring Bob's wishes there will be no obituary.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello. Visitation will be held from 10:00...
Barbara Stelter
Sep 24, 2018
Barbara “Barb” Mae Stelter , age 71 of Montello passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at her home. Barb was born on April 18, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Forest and Georgia (Demas) Thompson. She graduated from Kelly High School in 1965 and continued her education at cosmetology school. Barb married Glenn Stelter on April 15, 1967...
Rosalie Milner
Sep 22, 2018
Rosalie Theda (nee Beers) Milner , age 99, peacefully passed away on September 22, 2018. She was born June 27, 1919 to Shelby and Lenore (Hiebel) Beers. In her early years she lived in Sun Prairie and later she lived in Ithaca, New York; Deland, Florida; Maple Bluff and Montello. After graduating from Sun Prairie High School...
Jackie Murray
Sep 19, 2018
Jackie Murray , age 93 of Westfield passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at The Rivers CBRF in Portage. Jackie was born in Berwyn, IL to Arthur and Blanche (Gray) Stegeman on July 15, 1925. She graduated from Morton High School and married John Matijevich Jr. and together they had five children and later divorced. Jackie married...
David Sparby
Sep 16, 2018
David Ray Sparby , age 44 of Montello passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his home. David was born in Janesville on March 26, 1974 to Donald and Arlene (Soltwedel) Sparby. He graduated from Montello High School in 1992 and continued his education at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He married Bobbe Jo Monroe on October 5,...
Gertrude Wegenke
Sep 14, 2018
Gertrude Elisabeth (Otto) Wegenke was born on July 11, 1922 in rural Green Lake County and died on September 14, 2018 at the age of 96. Her parents were August and Elizabeth (Konrath) Otto. After her father’s death, the family moved to Montello where she lived with the Bornick family. While a freshman at Montello High School,...
Shirley Mackenzie
Sep 14, 2018
Shirley Mackenzie, age 89 of Montello passed away Friday at The Rivers CBRF in Portage.
A memorial service for Shirley will be held on Saturday, November 10th at 3:00 PM at the Crawford Funeral Home in Montello. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until the hour of service. Pastor Mike Vargo will officiate and inurnment will...
John Koval
Sep 11, 2018
John Charles Koval , age 71 of Brooks passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Villa Pines Nursing Home in Friendship. John was born in Madison on August 28, 1947 to Chester and Inez (Barrows) Koval. John graduated from Madison East High School and served 2 years in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany....
Karen Schultz
Sep 3, 2018
Karen Marie Schultz , age 78 of Endeavor passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at her home. Karen was born in Waupaca on August 16, 1940 to Marvin and Lorraine (Hansen) Whitney. She graduated from Waupaca High School in 1958 and furthered her education at Waushara Teacher’s College as well as UW Stevens Point receiving a Bachelor’s...
James Toolis
Sep 1, 2018
James J. Toolis, age 68 of Oxford passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at his home. A Veteran of the United States Army - Vietnam. Beloved husband of Constance (nee Leonard) Toolis. Loving father and step-father of James II (Sandy) Toolis, Erin (Patrick) Evers, John (Pam) Toolis, Jennifer Toolis, Brian Solorio and Daniel Solorio. Devoted “Papa” of Lauryn. Jimmy...
Zachary Denton
Sep 1, 2018
Zachary “Zach” Shannon Denton, formerly of Wisconsin Dells unexpectedly passed away on September 1, 2018 at the age of 23. Zach lived life by keeping his smile bright and delighting everyone with it. Moreover, Zach made sure that everyone who was around him was happy by providing quirky jokes and helping anyone in any way possible.
...Paul Calamari
Aug 26, 2018
Paul Stanford Calamari, age 77 of Oxford/Montello passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. Paul was born in Chicago to Paul and Edna (Siegel) Calamari on February 9, 1941. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in Niles, IL in 1959 and enlisted in the Army; he served his country from 1963...
Cynthia Heide
Aug 26, 2018
Cynthia Ann Heide , age 61 of Westfield passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at UW Hospital as a result of an automobile accident. Cindy was born in Portage to George and Mary (Sohn) Raymond. Cindy loved her family very much and leaves behind her three children: William (Lanell) Becker of Waukesha, Dustin (fiancée Allie Horst) Dean...