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.
Carrie Manning
Oct 26, 2017
Carrie R. Manning of Montello passed away peacefully late Thursday evening October 27, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh after a long and courageous fight against kidney disease at the age of 73. Carrie was born in Madison on January 14, 1944 and married Patrick James Manning on April 8, 1967. They purchased a home and moved to Montello...
Stephen Buchanan
Oct 24, 2017
Stephen R. Buchanan, age 67 of Montello passed away peacefully at his home, (Tamarack Trails) on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He was born in Madison on July 13, 1950, the first of 3 children of the Late Loren R. "Buzz" Buchanan and Kathleen J. "Kaye" Buchanan. Steve graduated from DeForest High School in 1968. During his high school years, he...
Norbert Stahmer
Oct 22, 2017
Norbert "Norb" A. Stahmer, life long resident of Endeavor unexpectedly passed away at his home on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at the age of 88. Norb was born in Endeavor on February 7, 1929 to Albert and Marie (Witt) Stahmer. He graduated from Endeavor High in 1947. In 1948, he began work for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as...
Thomas Murray
Oct 20, 2017
Thomas Murray was born June 14, 1920 in Montello to Alfred and Bella (McPherson) Murray and he passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Montello Care Center at the age of 97. Tom graduated from Montello High School in 1938. He spent two years in the Civilian Conservation Corps prior to entering the U.S. Army on January...
Clarice Cotter
Oct 19, 2017
Clarice M. Cotter, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend to so many, passed away after a life well lived and loved on Thursday, October 19, 2017 surrounded by her family. Clarice had a smile that captured a room, a passion for life that was expressed daily in actions and words and a heart that touched deep within the...
Carolyn Smart
Oct 18, 2017
Carolyn Margaret Smart was called to eternal rest on October 18th, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Carolyn was born at home, to Philip and Arvilla Smart on July 31st, 1935 in Montello. Carolyn attended and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John's Lutheran Church and School. She attended Montello High School, graduating in 1953. She continued her education...
Norman Chapelle
Oct 18, 2017
Norman Donald Chapelle, age 90 of rural Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home. He was born in Chicago on February 11, 1927 to Frank and Josephine (Nasarzenski) Chapelle. Norman served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II and upon returning from his time in service he met the...
Genevieve Dufour
Oct 3, 2017
Genevieve "Genna" Claire Dufour, age 28 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Genna was born on May 18, 1989 at Berlin Memorial Hospital, Green Lake County, Wisconsin to Richard and Shelley (Freitag) Dufour. She was a member of the Montello High School Class of 2007 and life-long member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello....
Robert Bennett
Oct 1, 2017
Robert E. Bennett , age 89 of Loon Lake, WA (formerly of Montello and Wisconsin Dells) passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2017 in Loon Lake. Bob was born in Garden City, Michigan to Albert and Lillian (Wilson) Bennett on August 20, 1928. Bob married Nancy Frazier in Bowling Green, OH on July 7, 1950; she...
James Schrott
Sep 24, 2017
James "Jim" Ernst Schrott, age 62 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday, September 24, 2017 at his home. Jim was born in Granite City, IL on March 24, 1955 to John and Margerite (Kapczynski) Schrott. Jim married Shari Tremblay on April 6, 1979. Jim will be sorely missed by his loving family and by all the many people who have...
Lynn Eder
Sep 22, 2017
Lynn G. Eder, age 76 of Wisconsin Dells (rural Oxford) passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 surrounded by family at UW Hospital in Madison. Lynn was born in Park Falls, WI on November 9, 1940 to Clement and Gladyce (Root) Eder. Lynn graduated from Glidden High School in 1958 and went on to serve his country in the United States...
Kelly Finzel
Sep 17, 2017
Kelly Marie Finzel, age 54 from Packwaukee, left us in this life unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at home. Kelly was born in Milwaukee to Kenneth and Arline (Jagodzinski) Paczkowski on December 12, 1962. On a beautiful September day, two lives were joined and it was the beginning of her true life's blessings. She married the love of her...
Colleen Bertram
Sep 11, 2017
Colleen Ann Bertram, age 58 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 11, 2017 at her home. Colleen was born in Rockford, IL on August 14, 1959 to Gary and Mae (Pettenger) Allen. She was raised in Grafton, Wisconsin and graduated from Grafton High School and from MBTI in Milwaukee. Colleen later relocated to Sheboygan and then to Montello in...
Robert Kruger
Sep 5, 2017
Robert "Bob" Kruger, age 74 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at his home. Bob was born on September 28, 1942 in Wabasha, MN to Donald and Catherine (VonWald) Kruger. Bob married Shirley Irish on November 12, 1960 in Plainview, MN. Bob enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and ATV trail riding with his family and friends. Survivors included:...
Dilene Koch
Sep 5, 2017
Dilene "Yavonne" Koch, age 87 of Montello (formerly of Madison and Waupun) passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Yavonne was born in Wauwautosa on March 25, 1930 and raised by her maternal grandparents, Jay and Lulu Murrey. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1948 and married Robert Hudel Koch on...
Jeff Nadolny
Sep 3, 2017
Jeffrey Nadolny, age 63 of Budsin/Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon September 3, 2017 at his home. Honoring Jeff's wishes, he will be laid to rest at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery with a private family ceremony.
Preston Roller
Sep 3, 2017
Preston John Roller, age 25 of Oxford died Sunday evening, September 3, 2017 in an automobile accident. Preston was born in Mauston on March 19, 1992 to John and Jodi (Elliott) Roller Jr. He graduated from Westfield High School in 2010 and married Megan Schrank on August 7, 2010 at the Oxford Bible Church and together they have three children....
Lonnie Pike
Sep 2, 2017
Lonnie Lee Pike, age 68 of Oxford passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2017 surrounded by family at UW Hospital in Madison. Lonnie was born June 21, 1949 the son of Lee and Velma (Drew) Pike. Lonnie grew up in Oxford and went to Westfield High School where he graduated in 1967. He fell in love with Rebecca Snow...
Anne Morin
Sep 1, 2017
Anne Louise Morin, age 51 of Portage passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 1, 2017 at her home. Anne was born in Portage on January 14, 1966 to Bernie and Bonnie (Brackett) Morin. She will be remembered as a kind and gentle person who was willing to help anyone and expected nothing in return. She always had a smile on her...
Robert Mateske
Aug 31, 2017
Robert Edward Mateske, Sr. Bob "Zip" Mateske, 91, of Montello, was called home to eternal glory on August 31, 2017, at the Montello Care Center. Bob was born in Portage, Wisconsin to Edward and Minnie (Crown) Mateske on July 26, 1926, and was a life-long resident of Montello. He attended St. John's Lutheran School, and graduated from Montello High School...
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