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.
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...
Robert Metcalf
Oct 26, 2015
Robert "Bob" Royal Metcalf, age 84 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Monday, October 26, 2015 at The Residences On Forest Lane in Montello. Bob was born on the family farm in the town of Packwaukee, Marquette County to Walter and Jessie (Hall) Metcalf. He graduated from Montello High School in 1949 and went on to serve...
Michelle Krueger
Oct 25, 2015
Michelle Ann Krueger, age 30 of Oshkosh passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 25, 2015 at her home. Michelle was born in Milwaukee to Kathleen Krueger and Richard Ramos on August 11, 1985. She graduated from Westfield High School in 2003 and was recently working at Bemis Healthcare Packaging in Oshkosh. Michelle loved to read, shop and spend time with her...
Lieselotte Dehaut
Oct 21, 2015
Lieselotte "Lisa" C. Dehaut, age 76 of Portage passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in Baraboo. Lisa was born in West Germany on December 28, 1938 to August and Johanna Dehaut. She immigrated to the United States in 1959. Lisa worked at Weyenberg Shoe Factory in Portage before it closed and later retired from Brakebush Brothers after over 20...
Jeanne Blada
Oct 15, 2015
Jeanne Mae Blada, age 78, formerly of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Linden Grove Nursing Home in New Berlin. Jeanne was born in rural Adams County on March 20, 1937 to Albert and Iva (Traver) Raymond. She was a 1955 graduate of Montello High School and later married Stanley Blada in Montello...
David Thery
Oct 12, 2015
David "Uncle Dave" Thery, age 78 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday evening, October 12, 2015 at Fountain View Care Center in Ripon. David was born in Racine on June 28, 1937 to Henry and Florence (Etteldorf) Thery. He served his country as a member of the United States Marines and following his time in service he married Marylu Villarreal...
DeLon Neumann
Oct 7, 2015
DeLon "Lon" Neumann, age 75 of Montello passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, October 7, 2015 at his home. Lon was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Hubert and Lucy (Ewing) Neumann on June 1, 1940. He graduated from Mitchell High School and went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Navy. Following his time in...
John Schlage
Oct 7, 2015
John Schlage Jr., age 91 of Oxford passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. John was born on August 18, 1924 in Chicago to John and Catherine (Baldygowski) Schlage Sr. John served in the United States Navy during World War II. He married Evelyn Juanita "Nita" Berberich; she preceded him in death. During John's working years,...
Carla Spinnato
Oct 2, 2015
Carla Rae Spinnato, age 68 of Montello passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 2, 2015 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Fond du Lac. Carla was born in Portage to William and Anna (Barron) Salzwedel on April 20, 1947. She attended Montello High School and married Robert Kollaszar in 1964. Together they had two sons: Robert Jr. and Shane; he...
Kimberly Hall
Sep 25, 2015
Kimberly "Kim" Hall, age 42 of Montello passed away Friday afternoon, September 25, 2015 after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. Kim was born in Ripon on June 16, 1973 to Val and Phyllis (Buhrow) Vilwock and graduated from Ripon High School in 1991. She married Rory Hall at his family's farm in the town of Packwaukee on...
Thomas Buraczewski
Sep 24, 2015
Thomas "Tom" Buraczewski, age 81 of Montello passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison with his wife by his side. Tom was born on August 27, 1934 in Milwaukee to Stanley and Rose (Czepurda) Buraczewski. He served his country as a member of both the United States Air Force and Marines. Tom married Mary (Collins) Wright...
Frederick Schernecker
Sep 23, 2015
Frederick "Fritz" L. Schernecker, age 90 of Montello, passed away on September 23, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born on April 28, 1925 in Marshall, the son of Leo and Anna (Freidel) Schernecker. Early in his life he worked very hard on the family farm before meeting the love of his life of 67 years Shirley...
Dorothy Conti
Sep 17, 2015
Dorothy Mae Conti, age 89 of Montello and formerly of Cedarburg passed away early Thursday morning, September 17, 2015 at the Montello Care Center. Dorothy was born in Muskegon, Michigan to Frederick and Caroline (Hofer) Gilbert on August 13, 1926. Dorothy married Charles "Chuck" Conti on June 30, 1951 in Milwaukee. Together they worked and lived in Greenfield for many...