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.
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...
Donna Holmes
Aug 19, 2018
Donna Lynn Holmes, age 58 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her home. Donna was born in Madison on April 24, 1960 to Harvey and Donna M. (DeWitt) Holmes. She graduated from Deforest High School in 1978 and went to work for Demco, Inc until she relocated to Montello in 2004.
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Janet Kiernan
Aug 11, 2018
Janet Raoul Kiernan , age 89, of Montello (formerly of New York) passed away August 11, 2018 at the Montello Care Center. Janet was born in New York City on August 20, 1928 to Roy and Florence (Guion) Hunter. In 1971 she graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Library Science. She retired after 35 years...
Davida "Dee" Halla
Aug 6, 2018
Davida “Dee” Maureen Halla , age 77 of Oxford passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at the University Hospital in Madison. Dee was born in Harvey, IL on July 24, 1941 to Walter and Norma (Reid) Frederick. She married William “Bill” Halla in Homewood, IL on July 23, 1984 and together they lived in Brookfield, Illinois until...
Walter Blada
Jul 29, 2018
Walter Joseph Blada , age 86 of Neshkoro passed away at the Berlin Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Walter was born at home in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County on July 17, 1932 to Walter and Elba (Owens) Blada. He graduated from Montello High School in 1950 and in 1952 he joined the United...
William Opper
Jul 19, 2018
William "Billy" Opper, age 71 of rural Montello passed away peacefully Thursday, July 19, 2018.
In accordance with Billy's wishes, services will be private.
David Thomley
Jul 13, 2018
David “Dave” W. Thomley , age 68 of Montello, WI passed away peacefully at his home on July 13th, 2018. He was born and raised in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. Dave received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Education with a minor in music from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He was also a...
Randall Tutaj
Jun 27, 2018
Randall “Randy” Mark Tutaj , age 63 passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Wautoma. Randy was born in Milwaukee to George and Angeline (Slivinski) Tutaj on December 15, 1954. On October 18, 1975 he was united in marriage to Susan Goelz; together they were blessed with three sons.
Randy is survived by his...
Betty Rechlicz
Jun 24, 2018
Betty Rechlicz, age 88 of Westfield passed away early Sunday morning, June 24, 2018 at the Montello Care Center.
Per Betty's request, services will be private and she will be laid to rest at Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery in Brookfield.
Crawford Funeral and Cremation of Oxford and Montello is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com...
Carol Smith
Jun 19, 2018
Carol Susan Smith , age 80 of Oxford passed away surrounded by her family at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Carol was born on January 31, 1938 to Chester and Daisy “Maude” (Bacon) Colburn and graduated from Adams High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to John Smith on September...