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.
Robert Kruger
Sep 5, 2017
Robert "Bob" Kruger, age 74 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at his home. Bob was born on September 28, 1942 in Wabasha, MN to Donald and Catherine (VonWald) Kruger. Bob married Shirley Irish on November 12, 1960 in Plainview, MN. Bob enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and ATV trail riding with his family and friends. Survivors included:...
Dilene Koch
Sep 5, 2017
Dilene "Yavonne" Koch, age 87 of Montello (formerly of Madison and Waupun) passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Yavonne was born in Wauwautosa on March 25, 1930 and raised by her maternal grandparents, Jay and Lulu Murrey. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1948 and married Robert Hudel Koch on...
Jeff Nadolny
Sep 3, 2017
Jeffrey Nadolny, age 63 of Budsin/Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon September 3, 2017 at his home. Honoring Jeff's wishes, he will be laid to rest at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery with a private family ceremony.
Preston Roller
Sep 3, 2017
Preston John Roller, age 25 of Oxford died Sunday evening, September 3, 2017 in an automobile accident. Preston was born in Mauston on March 19, 1992 to John and Jodi (Elliott) Roller Jr. He graduated from Westfield High School in 2010 and married Megan Schrank on August 7, 2010 at the Oxford Bible Church and together they have three children....
Lonnie Pike
Sep 2, 2017
Lonnie Lee Pike, age 68 of Oxford passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2017 surrounded by family at UW Hospital in Madison. Lonnie was born June 21, 1949 the son of Lee and Velma (Drew) Pike. Lonnie grew up in Oxford and went to Westfield High School where he graduated in 1967. He fell in love with Rebecca Snow...
Anne Morin
Sep 1, 2017
Anne Louise Morin, age 51 of Portage passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 1, 2017 at her home. Anne was born in Portage on January 14, 1966 to Bernie and Bonnie (Brackett) Morin. She will be remembered as a kind and gentle person who was willing to help anyone and expected nothing in return. She always had a smile on her...
Robert Mateske
Aug 31, 2017
Robert Edward Mateske, Sr. Bob "Zip" Mateske, 91, of Montello, was called home to eternal glory on August 31, 2017, at the Montello Care Center. Bob was born in Portage, Wisconsin to Edward and Minnie (Crown) Mateske on July 26, 1926, and was a life-long resident of Montello. He attended St. John's Lutheran School, and graduated from Montello High School...
Kathryn Labrenz
Aug 31, 2017
Kathryn "Kathy" Grace Labrenz, age 84 of Oxford (formerly of Albany, NY) passed away peacefully Thursday, August 31, 2017 with her husband by her side at her home after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born on October 22, 1932 to Eugene and Mary (Gove) Armstrong in Albany, New York. Kathy married Donald Labrenz on March 26, 1961...
Victor Kohn
Aug 19, 2017
Victor "Vic" Joseph Kohn, age 83 of Montello passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 19, 2017 at the Montello Care Center. Vic was born in Milwaukee on July 6, 1934 to Francis and Wilhelmina (Griesemer) Kohn. Following high school, he served in the United States Army until returning to Milwaukee and marrying Jean Paape on November 29, 1958. Vic worked...
Martin Wopinski
Aug 18, 2017
Martin "Marty" Stanley Wopinski, age 61 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 18, 2017. Marty was born in Chicago on March 17, 1956 to Joseph and Doris "Audrey" (Pack) Wopinski. He was a 1975 graduate of Hinsdale South High School in Darien, IL and furthered his education earning a Bachelor's Degree from Drake University in Des Moines, IA. While...
John Reuter
Aug 17, 2017
John R. Reuter Sr., age 79 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton. John was born in Milwaukee to Sherborn and Erna (Wolff) Reuter on December 28, 1937. He worked several in several different career fields and married Nancy Litscher in Mayville on August 22, 1959. Together they raised...
John Willi
Aug 16, 2017
John M. Willi, age 86 of Montello passed away Wednesday evening, August 16, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. John was born in Chicago to John C. and Louise (Janowitz) Willi on April 12, 1931. Following high school, John served his country as a member of the United States Marines and later reenlisted into the United States Navy where he...
William Bartels
Aug 16, 2017
William "Sprague" Bartels, age 93 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Tivoli in Portage. Sprague was born in Fond du Lac on June 26, 1924 to William and Alice (Sprague) Bartels. He graduated from Madison East School in 1942 and immediately entered the U.S. Navy where he proudly served his country during World War II. During...
Clifford Johnson
Aug 9, 2017
Clifford Johnson, age 81 of Oxford/Wisconsin Dells passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, August 9, 2017. Per Clif's request, private services will be held at a later date.
Bonnie Morin
Aug 6, 2017
Bonnie Lee Morin, age 78 of Oxford passed away peacefully Sunday evening, August 6, 2017 at her home. Bonnie was born in Milwaukee on January 4, 1939 to John and Hertha (Druckrey) Brackett. She graduated from Solomon Juneau High School in 1957 and married Bernie Morin on April 18, 1959 at St. Matthias Catholic Church in West Allis. Together they...
Lee Fulmer
Aug 5, 2017
Lee "Dick" R. Fulmer, age 73 of Montello (formerly of Kenosha) passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his home. Dick was born in Kenosha on September 12, 1943 to Leland and Verdelle (Wieske) Fulmer. He graduated from Bradford High School in Kenosha in 1961 and began service to his country as a member of the United States Army. On...
Glenn Messner
Aug 3, 2017
Glenn Lee Messner, age 63, of Montello passed away peacefully early Thursday, August 3, 2017. He was born on July 26, 1954 in Chicago to Gerald and Eileen (Marshall) Messner. Glenn served his country as a member of the United States Marines. He worked in the Chicagoland area as a HVAC technician for many years until permanently moving to Montello...
Donald Werdin
Aug 2, 2017
Donald "Donnie" L. Werdin, age 84 of Montello passed away at the Montello Care Center on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 surrounded by his family. Donnie was born in Montello to LeRoy and Edna (Klimke) Werdin on January 12, 1933. He attended Montello Grade School and graduated from Montello High School in 1951. He honorably served in the United States Army...
Delia Wenkman
Aug 2, 2017
Delia Olive Wenkman, age 92 of Oxford passed away at Harris Villa on August 2, 2017. Delia was born on March 15, 1925 in Big Springs, Wisconsin to Irving and Martha (Plutowski) Griffin. She graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1943 and furthered her education, graduating from Waushara County Normal School in 1945 and later attended the Madison Area...
Evelyn McFarland
Jul 30, 2017
Evelyn Lois McFarland, age 87 of Montello (formerly of Watertown) passed away peacefully Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Montello Care Center. Evelyn was born in Waterloo, Wisconsin on September 18, 1929 to Edwin and Martha (Jordan) Hildebrandt. She graduated from Waterloo High School in 1947 and married Joseph R. McFarland on October 7, 1950 in Watertown and together they...
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