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.
Everett Metzger
Jun 11, 2018
Everett Gerald Metzger, age 85 of Montello passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at The Montello Care Center with family by his side. Everett was born in Dresden, North Dakota to Arthur and Julia (Hell) Metzger on December 11, 1932. He worked as a linesman for a local telephone company in North Dakota until moving to Milwaukee,...
Linda Meyer
May 26, 2018
Linda Kae Meyer , age 69 of Oxford passed away peacefully at her home in the arms of her loving husband and daughter on Saturday, May 26, 2018 after losing her battle to ALS. Linda was born on May 3, 1949 to Albert (Bernice) Ripley in Kenosha. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1967 and married...
Karen Grant
May 12, 2018
On Saturday, May 12, 2018, Karen (Richardson) Grant of Oxford found her peace. Karen was born March 6, 1943 to Gordon and Astrid Richardson in New York. On December 8, 1969 she married Lester “Butch” Grant. She lived in Oxford for most of her life up until the time of her passing and was a very active member of...
Scott Turner
Apr 29, 2018
Scott Eugene Turner , of Montello passed Sunday, April 29, 2018 after a most courageous battle with cancer. He was able to spend his final days at home, surrounded by his family and beloved pets…just as he wished. He was 51 years old.
Scott is survived by his devoted wife, Cyndi (Ripple) Turner; and his...
Esther Matz
Apr 28, 2018
Esther May (Buchholz) Matz , age 106 passed peacefully at home in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 28, 2018. She was born May 3, 1911 in the Township of Lafayette, Walworth County, Wisconsin to May Bessie (Ludtke) and Gustave Buchholz. Esther grew up on her family's farm in the town of Mecan, Marquette County. She married Alfred...
Melvin Frye
Apr 23, 2018
Melvin Frye, age 62 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away Monday evening, April 23, 2018 at his home.
In accordance with Melvin's wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Dorothy Schwochert
Apr 8, 2018
Dorothy Erna Schwochert , age 91 of Montello passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Dorothy was born in Portage on April 28, 1926 to Emil and Erna (Hutler) Fredrick. She married Elmer Schwochert on November 26, 1947 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Poynette and together they were blessed with 48...
Ricky Meyers
Apr 6, 2018
Ricky Meyers , age 64 of Montello (formerly of Milwaukee) passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 6, 2018 at his home. Ricky was born in Milwaukee on January 27, 1954 to Charles William and Adeline (Deckow) Meyers. He was employed by the Milwaukee County Parks and later St. Francis Hospital. Ricky retired to Montello in 2008. He enjoyed...
Glen Putnam
Apr 6, 2018
Glen Putnam , age 84 of Montello passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Tivoli in Portage, Wisconsin. He was the fourth-born child of nine siblings. His early childhood was spent in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The family moved to Packwaukee prior to his entering high school; Glen graduated from Montello High School. He married Velda Babcock...
Robert Wydra
Apr 3, 2018
Robert “Bob” Michael Wydra , age 60 of Portage (formerly of Madison) passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at UW-Hospital in Madison. Bob was born on March 2, 1958 to Edward and Carol (Hollender) Wydra. From a young age, he was raised by his step-father and mother, John and Carol Furman in Montello. Bob was an...
John "Jack" Morse
Mar 30, 2018
John “Jack” Wilbur Morse , age 84 of Oxford (formerly of the Town of Delafield) passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at the Montello Care Center. John was born in Waukesha on October 9, 1933 to Wilbur and Grace (Schmidt) Morse. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1956 until 1958. ...
Ed Koelbl
Mar 28, 2018
Adolph “Ed” Koelbl, age 66 of Montello passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Ed was born on January 21, 1952 in Waldkirchen, Germany to Frank and Leopoldine (Kasper) Koelbl; his family emigrated in 1957 from Germany to Chicago and then moved to Montello in 1959. He graduated from Montello High...
Leon Lienau
Mar 26, 2018
Leon Lester Lienau, age 79 of Oxford passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. Leon was born in Sheboygan on September 22, 1938 to Lester and Carita (Richter) Lienau and was united in marriage to Katherine Hanson on October 10, 1959 at the United Church of Christ in Kohler. Together they were blessed with five...
Daniel Coman
Mar 7, 2018
Daniel Edward Coman, age 88 of Montello passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Dan was born in Milwaukee on October 5, 1929 to Daniel and Anna (Muldoon) Coman. After completing high school he enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country from 1948 until being honorably discharged in 1954. Dan married Ellen Kramer in Germany and...
Kerry Dagner
Mar 2, 2018
Kerry Ernest Dagner, age 75 of Montello passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Montello Care Center. Kerry was born in Appleton on November 17, 1942 to Ernest and Grace (Davis) Dagner. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from January 1960 until December 1962. Kerry returned from his time in service and...
Kurt Meyer
Feb 24, 2018
Kurt Patrick Meyer, age 56 of Packwaukee (formerly of Fond du Lac) passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at his home under hospice care. Kurt was born on February 5, 1962 in Fond du Lac to Thomas and Kathleen (Delap) Meyer. He attended Goodrich High School and later became a commercial painter. Kurt recently married Faye (Talley) Hart on...
Russell Timm
Feb 23, 2018
Russell “Russ” Fredrick Timm, age 94 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday evening, February 23, 2018 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Russ was born in Appleton on August 16, 1923 to Arthur and Anna (Rechner) Timm. He served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II in the...
Linda Malsack
Feb 23, 2018
Linda Jean (Schiller) Malsack, age 66 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away February 23, 2018. Linda was born in Madison on June 26, 1951 to Eugene and Alfrieda (Eckert) Schiller. Following Alfrieda’s unexpected passing when Linda was 4, Eugene married Bertha “Birdie” Endres. Birdie and Gene together raised their close-knit family of five kids. Linda graduated from Madison East...
Gary Daniels
Feb 13, 2018
Gary Lynn Daniels, age 67 of Baraboo (formerly of Montello) passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Gary was born in Montello on June 11, 1950 to Dale and Betty (Wells) Daniels. He graduated from Montello High School and worked for himself as a carpenter and was known for his woodworking skills. Gary was an avid duck hunter and fisherman....
Virgil Langrehr
Feb 12, 2018
Virgil Ernest Langrehr, age 67 of Westfield passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home. Virgil was born in Sparta, WI on November 5, 1950 to Harold and Cora (Hanson) Langrehr. He married Bonnie Lange in Westfield on October 3, 1969. Virgil worked for Delmonte Foods many years as well as Brakebush Bros. for 17 years until...