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.
Jerome Walters
Jun 21, 2017
Jerome "Joe" Arthur Walters, age 86 of Oxford died Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo after a long battle with cancer. Joe was born on May 19, 1931, the second son of Edward and Florence (Yach) Walters in Packwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1949 and married his high school sweetheart,...
Sandra Stephens
Jun 21, 2017
Sandra Katherine Stephens, known to her family and friends as Sandy, died peacefully on Wednesday June 21st, 2017 in Palm Coast, Florida after a brief struggle with Alzheimer's at the age of 75. Sandy was born on Nov. 22nd 1941 to Arthur and Wanda Starke. She attended St. Catherine's High School in Milwaukee. Sandy enjoyed reading, swimming, taking walks, and...
Ann Wopinski-Hunt
Jun 9, 2017
"Here's The Story" Ann "Annie" Bernice Wopinski-Hunt, age 71 of Montello passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at her home. Ann was born in Ipswich, England to Joe and Audrey (Pack) Wopinski on August 16, 1945. Annie came to the United States as a young girl and later became a 1963 graduate of Kelly High School in Chicago. She worked...

Antoinette Mulligan
Jun 6, 2017
Antoinette "Toni" B. Mulligan, age 87 of Montello and formerly of Milwaukee passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Toni is survived by daughters: Karen, Shawn (Jaye) and Debra as well as her sister, Joyce (Chuck). She was the grandmother to Nicole (Jon), Nathan, Ashley (Elgin), Jennifer (Travis), and Nicholas and great-grandmother to Jack, Nellie and Abel. Toni is preceded in...
Harlow Nelson
May 30, 2017
Harlow "Stub" Nelson, age 83 of Montello passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. Stub was born on May 18, 1934 to Oliver and Mildred (Wheeler) Nelson in Oxford. On October 10, 1955 he married Janice "Jan" Nankivell and from that union came three children. Jan preceded Stub in death on September 13,...
Henry Vierow
May 27, 2017
Henry "Hank" A. Vierow, age 88 of Montello passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the Montello Care Center. Hank was born in Elmhurst, IL on December 21, 1928 to Henry and Ida (Liewerenze) Vierow. He married Donna Moeller on September 30, 1950 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Addison, IL. Together they visited Montello for many years until retiring...
Alyce Oliver
May 18, 2017
Alyce Darlene Oliver, age 89 of Montello passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Montello Care Center. Alyce was born in Marathon County, Wisconsin on February 19, 1928 to Martin and Pauline (Borchardt) Hildebrandt. She graduated from Wausau High School and married Melvin Brockhaus; together they were blessed with three children. Melvin passed tragically in a car accident and...
Anthony Hoffman
May 4, 2017
Anthony "Tony" J. Hoffman, age 69 of Montello (formerly of Horicon) passed away Thursday evening, May 4, 2017 at his home with his loving wife and family by his side. Tony was born in Hustisford on July 13, 1947 to Mathias and Evelyn (Weginger) Hoffman. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1965 and married Bonita "Bonnie" Fitzsimmons on March...
Alice Campbell
Apr 28, 2017
Alice Elizabeth Campbell, age 72 of Packwaukee passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at her home. Alice was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania to Arthur and Dorothy (Powell) Linsenbigler on September 16, 1944. She married Edward "Ed" Campbell on March 4, 1961 in Winchester, Virginia. Together they moved to Wisconsin and relocated to several times. They owned and operated the Longbranch...

Betty Kottka
Apr 22, 2017
Betty June Kottka, age 91 of Portage and formerly of Westfield passed away early Saturday morning, April 22, 2017 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Betty was born in Racine to Thurston and Hilda (Nickoli) Wright on April 2, 1926. She married Alfred Kottka on March 10, 1945 in Beaver Dam and together returned to Westfield to his family's farm...
Mark Goodhue
Apr 7, 2017
Mark "Mooch" Goodhue, age 51 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 7, 2017 at his home. Mooch was born in Oxford on April 11, 1965 to Myron and Shelby (Galbraith) Goodhue. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1983. Mooch's entire working career was at AMPI in Portage; he recently retired on July 31, 2016 as Plant Superintendent after...
George Raymond
Apr 5, 2017
George Albert Raymond, age 83 of Montello passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Patriot Place in Berlin. George was born in Adams County, Wisconsin to Albert and Iva (Traver) Raymond on December 12, 1933. He served his country as a member of the United States Army and upon returning from the service he married Mary Lou Sohn on December...
Doris Arnold
Mar 25, 2017
Doris "Del" Delphine Arnold, age 92 of Oxford passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Del was the daughter of Andor and Lydia (Magnuson) Nordgard born on September 2, 1924 in Salem, WI on the family farm delivered by her step-grandmother. She grew up in Dawson, MN and graduated from Rochester Junior College in June,...
Mary Raymond
Mar 8, 2017
Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Raymond, age 81 of Montello passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Patriot Place in Berlin. Mary Lou was born on October 3, 1935 at home in the town of Springfield, Marquette County, Wisconsin to Carl and Rosemary (Kucera) Sohn. Mary Lou graduated from Westfield High School in 1953 and married George Raymond on December 29,...
Robert Fix
Mar 7, 2017
Robert Allen Fix, age 78 of Oxford passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Robert was born in Milwaukee to Leo and Louise (Krafchek) Fix on November 16, 1938. He graduated from Milwaukee Tech where he excelled in class as well as on the football field. Robert furthered his education and earned a degree from...
Sandra Tex
Mar 1, 2017
Sandra "Sandy" Amelia Tex, age 75 of Packwaukee passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Sandy was born in Caldwell, Wisconsin on May 26, 1941 to Robert and Loretta (Brunn) Humbert. She graduated from Mukwonago High School and furthered her education in Cosmetology. Sandy was a hard worker and great provider for her family. She worked at several factories, had experience...
Weldon Kempf
Feb 27, 2017
Weldon Kempf, age 78 of Montello died Monday, February 27, 2017 at his residence. Weldon was born March 5, 1938 in Milwaukee the son of Walter and Mae (Augustine) Kempf. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Following an honorable discharge, he attended UW-Whitewater and received his Bachelor's Degree in Education/English/Spanish. He went on to have a...
Mary Campion
Feb 26, 2017
Mary Lou Campion, age 83 of Montello passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Mary was born in Portage on June 8, 1933 to Joseph and Thelma (Hagensen) Sullivan. She attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School and Portage High School. Mary was united in marriage to Maurice Campion on October 24, 1953 at St. Mary's...
Richard Stajszczak
Feb 19, 2017
Richard "Rich" Anthony Stajszczak, age 78 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 19, 2017 at his home. Rich was born in Chicago on April 14, 1938. He married Margaret Cox on September 15, 1973 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Chicago and together they worked and lived in the Chicago area until retiring...
Donald Schumann
Feb 13, 2017
Donald Frederick Schumann, age 90 of Montello passed away peacefully, Monday, February 13, 2017 at his home overlooking Buffalo Lake. Don was born in Milwaukee to Erwin and Ernestine (Rossow) Schumann on February 9, 1927. He graduated from high school and enlisted into the United States Navy. Don served his country during World War II aboard the USS Mount Rainier....