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.
Ruth Marlewski
Feb 14, 2016
Ruth Mary Marlewski, age 89 of Oxford passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at her home, surrounded by family as a result of her stroke in November. Ruth was born in Chicago, IL on June 3rd, 1926 to Daniel and Wilhelmina (Richter) Kelleher. She married Peter Grifo and together they had four children; she later married LeRoy "Lee" Marlewski...
Robert Schlaefer
Feb 8, 2016
Robert "Bob" A. Schlaefer, age 78 of Montello passed away Monday evening February 8, 2016 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Bob was born at home in Montello on November 26, 1937 and graduated from Montello High School as valedictorian in 1955. He went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Navy as a SeaBee....
Kathleen Koehler
Jan 19, 2016
Kathleen "Kay" Koehler, age 76 of Oxford passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday evening, January 19, 2016 at UW Hospital in Madison. Kay was born on January 8, 1940 to Lester and Dorothy (Neale) Grant in Oxford. She graduated from Oxford High School in 1958 and later married Edward "Bobb" Koehler at "The Little Brown Church" in Iowa...
John Quinn
Jan 10, 2016
John Cameron Quinn, age 83 passed away Sunday, January 10, 2015 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. John grew up in Chicago, lived in Dolton, South Holland, then Orland Park before moving to Wisconsin. Devoted son of Mary and Arthur Sr., fond brother to Art Jr. and Peggy (John W.) Gilluly, beloved husband of the late Donna Rae (nee...
Karen Topel
Dec 26, 2015
Karen Ann Topel, age 66 of Montello passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison. Karen was born in Milwaukee to Edward and Dorothy (Roepke) Jacobs on April 23, 1949. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee in 1967. Karen married Neil Topel Sr. on October 12, 1968 and together they raised their family; they later...
Sharon Ditsworth
Dec 24, 2015
Sharon M. Ditsworth, age 74 of Montello passed away Thursday evening, December 24, 2015 at her home. Sharon was born in Madison on July 25, 1941 to Dudley and Mildred (Treon) Howe. She married Richard Ditsworth on September 1, 1961 and together they were blessed with three sons. In retirement, they spent their winters in Texas and summers in Montello...
Alfred Schmudlach
Dec 22, 2015
Alfred "Alfie" Harvey Schmudlach, age 92 of Montello passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Alfie was born in Glen Oak, rural Marquette County at home on September 23, 1923. He graduated from Montello High School in 1942 and went on to proudly serve his country during World War II as member of the United...
Donald Mueller
Dec 21, 2015
Donald W. Mueller, age 94 of Montello passed away Monday evening, December 21, 2015 at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger. Don was born in Milwaukee to Alfred and Vella (Wright) Mueller on May 11, 1921. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during World War II. He married Iris Vasey in...
Laura Lanza
Dec 19, 2015
Laura F. Lanza, age 93 of Oxford passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. Laura was born in Chicago to Stephen and Judith Johnston. She married Nicholas D. Lanza on July 8, 1942 at All Saints Catholic Church in Chicago. Together they raised their family in the Chicago area and retired to their...
Charlene Hoevel
Dec 16, 2015
Charlene S. Hoevel, age 68 of Portage and formerly of Montello passed away Wednesday evening, December 16, 2015 at UW-Hospital in Madison. Charlene was born in River Falls on December 20, 1946 to Clarence and Edna (Simon) Wasson. She graduated from Spring Valley High School and later married Henry "Sonny" Hoevel on September 10, 1966 in Spring Valley; they were...
Richard Smith
Dec 11, 2015
Richard "Dick" Elmer Smith, age 82 of Montello passed away Friday morning, December 11, 2015 at the Montello Care Center. Dick was born in Buffalo, New York on February 2, 1933 to Elmer and Rita (Dion) Smith. Throughout his life, he worked in several different career fields: self-employed real estate broker, car sales and he retired as an operations engineer...
Mary Sebastiani
Dec 10, 2015
Mary Ann Sebastiani, age 80 of Oxford passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, December 10, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Mary Ann was born in River Grove, IL on November 22, 1935 to Romeo and Lena (Mannella) Sebastiani. She graduated from Oxford High School in 1955. Following high school, she became a Certified Nurses Assistant and...
Diane Kaiser
Dec 9, 2015
Diane Evelyn Kaiser, age 72 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at her home. Diane was born in Ripon to Elgard and Evelyn (Freiheit) Moldenhauer on December 14, 1942. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1960. She married Bud Klawitter and was blessed with five children. She later married Lawrence Kaiser and together they were blessed...
Edward Richards Sr
Nov 29, 2015
Edward "Ed" Harvey Richards Sr., age 88 of Montello passed away early Sunday morning, November 29, 2015 at the Berlin Memorial Hospital. Ed was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 7, 1927 to Frank and Anna (Selke) Richards. He graduated from Logan High School in La Crosse in 1945 and went on to serve his country as a member...
Arlin Radichel
Nov 15, 2015
Arlin Carl Radichel, age 84 of Montello passed away Sunday afternoon, November 15, 2015 at Berlin Memorial Hospital in Berlin. Arlin was born on November 24, 1930 in West Bloomfield, rural Waushara County, WI to Fred and Alma (Loerke) Radichel. He served his country during the Korean War as a member of the United States Army and after returning from...
Joseph Waldner
Nov 14, 2015
Joseph "Joe" Waldner, age 71 of Portage passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Joe was born on September 9, 1944 in Huron, South Dakota to Joseph and Susanna (Grosz) Waldner. He served his country as a member of United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his time in service, he relocated to...
Desiree Kloos
Nov 14, 2015
Desiree Sarah Kloos, age 53 of Neshkoro passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday evening, November 14, 2015 at her home. Desiree was born in Minnesota to Gene and LuluBell (Brainerd) DeMartelaere on December 12, 1961. She married Gary Kloos on July 26, 1980 at Kongsvinger Lutheran Church in Donnelly, MN and from that union came four children. Desiree...
Lewis Wohlgefahrt
Nov 9, 2015
Lewis Frank Wohlgefahrt, age 89 of Oxford passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday evening, November 9, 2015. Lewis was born to Fred and Freida Wohlgefahrt in South Milwaukee on July 8, 1926. He attended South Milwaukee High School where he began an apprenticeship in pattern making and millwork. He served overseas in World War...
Adeline Cotter
Oct 30, 2015
Adeline Emma Cotter, age 99 of Montello passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 30, 2015 at the Montello Care Center. Adeline was born in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County to Emil and Bertha (Zarbrook) Klawitter on April 6, 1916. She raised her family and was employed at Montello Products until retirement. She married Stewart Cotter in July of 1959...
James Bush
Oct 27, 2015
James "Jim" LeRoy Bush, age 67 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at his home. Jim was born in Portage on October 31, 1947. Jim attended high school in Markesan. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War as tank driver. He was...
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