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.
Priscilla Whittenberger
Jun 16, 2016
Priscilla "Cis" Ann Whittenberger, age 71 of Montello passed away with her daughters by her side on Thursday morning, June 16, 2016 at her home. Cis was born in Milwaukee on November 30, 1944 to Joseph and Sally Chelminiak. She married Richard "Disco" Whittenberger in West Allis on November 2, 1962 and together they were blessed with four children; he...
Felix Kosmala
Jun 14, 2016
Felix C. Kosmala, age 93 of Montello passed away Tuesday evening, June 14, 2016 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Felix was born in Chicago to Felix L. and Helen (Bukowski) Kosmala on April 28, 1923. He valiantly served his country as a member of United States Army in the Philippines and Okinawa during World War II; receiving several medals...
Lee Grosskreuz
Jun 8, 2016
Lee Grosskreuz, age 88 of Packwaukee passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. Lee was born in Milwaukee on April 8, 1928 and later married Henry Grosskreuz on October 4th of 1946. Together they were blessed with four children. After finishing their careers in the Milwaukee Area, they moved to their home on...
Junior Norton
Jun 5, 2016
Junior D. Norton, age 89 of Montello passes away Sunday evening, June 5, 2016 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Junior was born in Aurora, IL on January 12, 1927 to Elmer and Florence (Waite) Norton. He valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Army in 1945 and 1946. Junior worked in several different fields throughout...
Lawrence Wrzesinski
Jun 3, 2016
Lawrence "Larry" Wrzesinski, age 83 of Montello passed away Friday morning, June 3, 2016. Larry was born on January 15, 1933. He grew up and attended School in Wisconsin Dells. Larry later became a resident of Montello, most recently living with Metta Homes South of Montello. His kindness, generosity and contagious smile was greatly appreciated and will be greatly missed...
Gayle Paccagnella
Jun 3, 2016
Gayle Katherine Paccagnella, age 71 of Pardeeville passed away peacefully Friday evening, June 3, 2016 at Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage. Gayle was born in Milwaukee on June 22, 1944 to Harry and Katherine (Charles) Gillard. She lived and worked in the Milwaukee area and later married Donald Paccagnella on September 17, 1994 in Waukesha; together they moved to rural...
Linda Demke
May 24, 2016
Linda Lou (Hillmer) Demke, Homer Glen, IL (formerly of Westfield) was called to heaven on May 24, 2016 at the age of 65, peacefully comforted by her loving husband. Linda was born in Portage, WI on August 16, 1950 to Frederick and Verna (Farrell) Hillmer. She was the first child and the first daughter. Linda graduated from Westfield High School,...
Ralph Ruggenberg
May 11, 2016
Ralph Ruggenberg, age 79 of Montello passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 11, 2016 at the Montello Care Center. Private family services with inurnment at the Montello City Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Robert Kaenel
May 10, 2016
Robert "Bob" W. Kaenel, age 85, of Montello passed away Tuesday morning, May 10, 2016 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. Bob was born in Forest Park, IL on March 27, 1931 to Albert and Myrtle (Fuller) Kaenel. He married Muriel Connelly on December 10, 1947 in Missouri. Together they moved to Montello in 1970; Muriel preceded Bob in...
Vernelia Jobe
May 3, 2016
Vernelia Beatrice Jobe, age 90 of Endeavor passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, May 3, 2016 at her home. Vernelia was born in Cordova, Minnesota to Sherman and Orsie (Stewart) Preble on January 7, 1926; she was one of nine children. She married Walter Fredrick Jobe in Norfolk, VA on June 25, 1945 and together they were blessed with ten children....
Francis Chowaniec
Apr 30, 2016
Francis "Frank" Xavier Chowaniec, age 72 of Oxford passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 unexpectedly. Frank was born in Milwaukee to Maximillian and Mary (Connors) Chowaniec on March 5, 1944. Raised in Milwaukee, he retired from Marquette University Dental School where he worked as a dental technician, and moved to Oxford with his life partner, Tim Helm in 2002. Tim...
Dale Lautenbach
Apr 29, 2016
Dale Allen Lautenbach, age 88 of Wisconsin Dells passed away Friday morning, April 29, 2016 at the Montello Care Center. Dale was born in Granton, Wisconsin to Oscar and Catherine (Seltrecht) Lautenbach on March 12, 1928. Dale went back to work on the family farm at an early age and later became a truck driver. He married Rose Becker on...
Judith Walters
Apr 24, 2016
Judith "Judy" L. Walters, age 72 of Oxford passed away Sunday afternoon, April 24, 2016 at the UW Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family. Judy was born on May 23, 1943 to George and Florentina (Frey) Maier in Baraboo. She graduated from Portage High in 1962 and married Edmund Walters on January 16, 1965 at Mary's Catholic Church in...
Alfred Kottka
Apr 24, 2016
Alfred Elmer Kottka, age 93 of Portage and formerly of Westfield passed away Sunday morning, April 24, 2016 with his loving wife by his side at the Heritage House in Portage. Alfred was born at home on the family farm in Westfield to Edward and Edna (Falbe) Kottka on November 19, 1922. He attended school in Westfield until returning to...
Dennis Dahlke
Apr 4, 2016
Dennis Wayne Dahlke, age 81 of Westfield passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. Dennis was born in Portage to Wayne and Ila (Morgan) Dahlke on August 28, 1934. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1952 and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse earning a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education. Dennis married Barbara Kasubuski in East Dubuque,...
Arnold Krueger
Apr 1, 2016
Arnold "Arnie" O. Krueger, age 82 of Montello passed away Friday morning, April 1, 2016 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Arnie was born on the family farm in the town of Packwaukee, Marquette County on February 1, 1934 to Gustav and Martha (Salzwedel) Krueger. He married Joyce Kral on June 12, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Packwaukee. Arnie worked...
Eleanor Rhode
Mar 29, 2016
Eleanor B. Rhode, age 96 of Montello passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the UW Hospital in Madison. Eleanor was born in Burr Oak, La Crosse County, WI on the family farm to Frank and Anne (Young) Herman on March 25, 1920. She married John Rhode at St. Rose Catholic Church on April 14, 1944 in Milwaukee and he...
Glenn Scott
Mar 27, 2016
Glenn Curtis Scott, age 65 of Montello passed away Sunday morning, March 27, 2016 at his home. Glenn was born in Loves Park, IL to Harold and Norma (Calhoun) Scott on August 9, 1950. He graduated from Harlem High School and went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Navy. Glenn married Shirley (Carpentier) Sorenson...
Thomas Schwenn
Mar 25, 2016
Thomas "Tom" Gerald Schwenn, age 66 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, March 25, 2016 at his home. Tom was born on February 16, 1950 to Gerald and Delores "Sally" (McGaw) Schwenn in California. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1968 and enlisted in the Army. He served two years in Vietnam and one year in Germany. Following...
Rita Landgraf
Mar 22, 2016
Rita Joy Landgraf, age 70 of Oxford passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Rita was born in Milwaukee on June 14, 1945 to Floyd and Joyce (Minette) Moran. She married Gary Landgraf on December 13, 1991 in Davis Corners and have lived in Oxford and enjoyed their life together ever since. Rita enjoyed working...
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