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.
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...
Burton Nikoley
Jul 29, 2017
Burton "Burt or Fuzz" M. Nikoley passed away on July 29, 2017 at Harris Villa in Westfield at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Lila Nikoley, his beloved wife of 30 years, Arlene (Flashberger), and younger sister, Donna Bender. He is survived by his loving wife, Inge and his three cherished children:...
Dorothy Klawitter
Jul 24, 2017
Dorothy Klawitter, age 79 of Montello passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 24, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 9, 1938 in Portsmouth, OH to Charles and Dolly (Carr) Craft and later was adopted by Matilda and Abram Adam Bowman. On June 12, 1976 she married Henry "Heinie" Klawitter in Montello and worked together in their construction...
Melody Kallestad
Jul 21, 2017
Melody Lucinda Kallestad, infant daughter of Daniel and Stephanie Kallestad was stillborn on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Woodwinds Health Campus, Woodbury, MN. Melody was able to be cradled in the loving arms of her parents and extended family. Her middle name is in honor of her mom's special aunt Lucinda LaVoie, who preceded Melody in death in 2007. Melody...
Helen Dishman
Jul 20, 2017
Helen Marie (Daffron) Dishman's life journey ended July 20th of 2017 at her home in Montello. Helen was born November 21, 1937 in Bethesda, City of Monticello, KY. Her dad loaded a borrowed truck, packed his family, and moved them to New Castle, Indiana. This is where she would meet the father of her children, Paul Dishman (divorced, deceased). In...
Gary Lebo
Jul 19, 2017
Gary Christopher Lebo, age 58 of Pardeeville (town of Buffalo, Marquette County) passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at his home. Gary was born in Pontiac, IL to Herbert and June (Frerichs) Lebo on August 28, 1958. He graduated from Pontiac High School in 1976 and went on to become a printing press operator. Gary and his family moved...
Sean Klapper
Jul 19, 2017
Sean Daniel Klapper, age 19 of Montello passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison. Sean was born in Berlin to Daniel and Andrea (Dolgner) Klapper on September 30, 1997. He graduated from Montello High School in 2016. Sean was most recently coaching the Montello Girls B Team softball. He was a talented artist and...
Marolyn Warner
Jul 18, 2017
Marolyn Warner, 79, of Montello, returned to her heavenly home on the morning of Tuesday, July 18th, 2017. She died peacefully, and left a legacy of family and friends to mourn her loss, and to celebrate her amazing life. Marolyn was born in Montello in 1937, the daughter of Phil and Arvilla Smart. She first trained to be an Airline...
Virginia Morey
Jul 10, 2017
Virginia Pauline Morey, age 78 of Oxford passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage with her daughter by her side. Virginia was born in Denver, Colorado on July 20, 1938 to Cecil and Arminda (Lambert) Borough. She married Vernon Morey on May 21, 1954 and they lived their life together in Colorado. Virginia enjoyed cooking,...
Margaret Atkinson
Jul 5, 2017
Margaret "Peggy" O. Atkinson, age 85 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at her home. Peggy was born in Portage on March 6, 1932 to Robert and Norine (Vaughn) Schmitz. She graduated from Montello High School and furthered her education at the Wautoma Normal School for Teaching and later completed her Masters Degree at UW-Stevens Point. Peggy...
Steven Whaley
Jul 3, 2017
Steven Edward Whaley, age 56 of Packwaukee passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison. Steve was born in Portage on October 8, 1960 to Richard and Betty (Evans) Whaley. Steve attended school in Montello and later became an auto mechanic. He married Teri Thome on October 21, 1988 and together they have two daughters. He worked...
Isabel Martinez
Jul 2, 2017
Isabel "Izzy" Martinez, age 68 of Endeavor passed away peacefully Sunday evening, July 2, 2017 at The Montello Care Center after an eight year battle with dementia. Izzy was born on November 4, 1948 to Maximo and Paz (Luna) Martinez in La Mesa, Texas and grew up in Mathis, Texas. He served his country as a member of the Unites...
June Wohlgefahrt
Jun 21, 2017
June Rae "Jay" Lorraine Wohlgefahrt, age 91 of Oxford (formerly of Racine/Kenosha) passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, June 21, 2017. June Rae was born in West Allis on June 27, 1925 to Raymond and Viola (Heinz) Werner. After graduating from high school, she married Lewis Wohlgefahrt on May 25, 1946 and together they...
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