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.
Barbara Peteranetz
Dec 23, 2016
Barbara L. Peteranetz, age 78 of Montello passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah. Barb was born in Milwaukee to Elmer and Josephine (Zyznieski) Kappel on March 21, 1938. She graduated from West Milwaukee High School and later moved to Colorado and returned to Wisconsin to care for her parents. Barbara was involved with the...
Thomas Melka
Dec 17, 2016
Thomas "Tom" Anthony Melka, age 76 of Montello passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah. Tom was born in West Allis to Alois and Eleanor (Paczesny) Melka on February 24, 1941. He married Arlene Jozefiak in Waukegan, IL on February 7, 1977. Together they lived and worked in the Montello area. Tom loved stock car...
Peter Landgraf
Dec 14, 2016
Peter M. Landgraf Sr. age 72 of Oxford passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the William W. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison. Peter was born February 17, 1944 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Karl and Roselle (Ries) Landgraf. He married Jean M. Johnson on May 10, 1965 in West Bend. Peter served his country in the...
John Giencke
Dec 9, 2016
John "Jack" L. Giencke, age 95 of Montello passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at the Montello Care Center. Jack was born at home in Montello to John Carl and Sylvia (Leonard) Giencke on October 29, 1921. He graduated from Montello High School in 1940 and went on to valiantly serve his country during World War II as a member...
Olga Fowler
Dec 6, 2016
Olga S. Fowler, age 93 of Oxford, WI (formerly of Janesville) passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 6, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Manor in Footville. Olga was born in Stoughton on May 29, 1923 to Andrew and Gertrude Kleven. She graduated from Stoughton High School and married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Fowler on October 2, 1948. She was...
Tina Wergin
Dec 5, 2016
Tina Rochetta Wergin (nee Paccagnella), age 81 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) formerly of Milwaukee passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at her home. Tina was born in Milwaukee on December 19, 1934 to Salvatore and Rosa (Stea) Paccagnella. Tina is survived by her husband, Richard and four children: Perri Recknagel, Randy, Michael and Franci Zierath as well as eight grandchildren:...
Ronald Wuteska
Nov 24, 2016
Ronald Martin Wuteska, age 73 of Harrisville passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter, Dede by his side Thursday evening, November 24, 2016 at his home. Ron was born on August 27, 1943 to Martin and Helen (Gawronski) Wuteska in Milwaukee. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Ron married Georgia Foerster on...
David Tushkowski
Nov 16, 2016
David L. Tushkowski, age 47 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at his home. David was born in Los Angeles, California on June 23, 1969 to Melvin and Karen (Conrad) Tushkowski. His family moved to Wisconsin and David attended Adams-Friendship High School and furthered his education at MATC. David worked in heating and cooling, mostly building...
Olga Pejchar
Nov 12, 2016
Olga Pejchar, age 101 of Oxford passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. She was born in Brno,Czechoslovakia on September 17, 1915 to Alois and Josephine (Paulik) Lastovicka. Olga came to the United States when she was five years old through Ellis Island, which she could remember until her final days. She grew...
Amy Grinwald
Nov 6, 2016
Amy Marie Grinwald, age 43 of Packwaukee/Poynette passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 6, 2016. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Robert Binder
Nov 5, 2016
Robert "Bob" L. Binder, age 62 of Oxford/Wisconsin Dells passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Montello Care Center. Bob was born in Beaver Dam on March 19, 1954 to Harland and Sue (Puttkamer) Binder. He married Joyce Toellner on March 29, 1980 in Beaver Dam and together they were blessed with four children. Bob had several jobs throughout...
Jeffrey Kalinowski
Nov 2, 2016
Jeffrey Kalinowski, age 57 of Montello passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Pamela Marcolini
Oct 24, 2016
Pamela Kay Marcolini, age 57 of Oxford (Peppermill Lake) passed away peacefully Monday, October 24, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Care in Janesville. Pam was born on September 10, 1959 to Dana and Ruth (Bland) McCourt in West Virginia. Her early years were spent in West Virginia and later she moved to Ohio and then Illinois which led her to meeting...
Donald Harper
Oct 21, 2016
Donald Harper, age 88 of Montello passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 the UW Hospital in Madison. Per Donald's wishes, private family services will be held.
Marjorie Bauer
Oct 8, 2016
Marjorie "Marge" A. Bauer, age 80 of Montello (White Lake) passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at her home with her daughters by her side. Marge was born in Portage to Arthur and Zella (Russell) Bisch on July 31, 1936. She graduated from Baraboo High School and married Andrew C. Bauer on August 13, 1952 in Baraboo. They raised their...
Audrey Reichhoff
Oct 7, 2016
Audrey Jane Reichhoff, age 85 of Oxford passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, October 7, 2016 at her home. Audrey was born in Wyville, Monroe County, WI on January 18, 1931 to Harold and Jennie (Christensen) Roberts. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1948 and married Edwin Reichhoff on January 1, 1949 in Adams. Edwin preceded Audrey...
Dawn Winter
Oct 2, 2016
Dawn Lea Winter, age 74 of Oxford passed away Sunday October 2, 2016 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Dawn was born in Bemidji, MN to Glenn and Mary Wills on March 15, 1942 and graduated high school in 1960. Dawn owned a couple different businesses in Illinois until she moved to Oxford in 1989. She is best known...
William Lueder
Sep 27, 2016
William "Bill" C. Lueder Jr., age 82 of Montello passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Bill was born on July 8, 1934 to William Sr. and Isabelle (Gallman) Lueder in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School and furthered his education earning a Degree in Education from Carroll College. While at...
Marilynn Olson
Sep 25, 2016
Marilynn Louise Olson, age 68 of Oxford passed away peacefully Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. Marilynn was born in Beaver Dam to William and Mildred (Smith) Jungenberg on December 17, 1947. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1966 and married Dale Heinemeier on August 12, 1967 and they later divorced. Marilynn married David...
David Kanara
Sep 21, 2016
David "Dave" Edward Kanara, age 98 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 21, 2016 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Dave was born in Chicago on December 5, 1917 to Edward and Pearl (Traynor) Kanara. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy. On October 5, 1940, Dave married Leota McGinn in Forest...
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