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.
Edith Smith
Jul 25, 2015
Edith Smith, age 70 of Montello passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Harriet Curtiss
Jul 22, 2015
Harriet Zinck Curtiss, age 91 of Montello went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Harriet was born to Norman and Alice (Edwards) Zinck on July 21, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. Harriet served in the United States Navy during World War II. She completed her basic training and Navy Corps school in Bethesda, Maryland. While...
Marlene Leeseberg
Jul 9, 2015
Marlene Violet Leeseberg, age 82, of Montello, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2015 from complications of ALS. Marlene was born in Chicago, IL, on March 5, 1933 to Stanley B. and Violet Erlandson. Marlene married Kenneth K. Leeseberg on February 2, 1952 in Grace Lutheran Church in Villa Park, IL; they moved to Montello in 1986, where they became...
Duane DeMott
Jul 6, 2015
Duane Fay DeMott, age 78 of Oxford passed away early Monday morning, July 6, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Duane was born at home on the family farm in the town of Westfield on March 12, 1937 to Victor and Hazel (Blackburn) DeMott. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1954 and later married Dawn Colburn on August...
Ethel Cairns
Jul 4, 2015
Ethel Marie Anderson Tracy Cairns, age 92 of Oxford/Westfield passed away Saturday morning, July 4, 2015 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Ethel was born at home in Monroe County, Wisconsin on June 3, 1923 to Edgar "Victor" and Hattie (Jensen) Anderson. She lived her entire life in Central Wisconsin: Monroe, Adams, and Marquette Counties. Ethel married Roy Cairns...
Joan Thompson
Jul 3, 2015
Joan L. Thompson, age 85 of Montello passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 3, 2015 at the Montello Care Center surrounded by her family. Joan was born on May 8, 1930 in the township of Packwaukee at home to Kermit and Francis (Skinner) Neale. She graduated from Montello High School in 1948 and later married Jerry Daniels and together they...
George Bloom
Jun 16, 2015
George E. Bloom, age 96 of Wautoma passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 16, 2015 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. George was born in Milwaukee on February 8, 1919. He served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. Following his time in the service, on December 6, 1947 he married Bernadine Stachowiak...
Rita Graf
Jun 13, 2015
Rita Maria Theresa Graf, age 80 of Montello passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 13, 2015 at the Montello Care Center. Rita was born in Milwaukee to John "Orville" and Helen (Rutkowski) Kinart on July 8, 1934. She married Herman Graf on October 27, 1956 at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Milwaukee and together they raised their four children in...
Josephine Polak
Jun 11, 2015
Josephine Polak, age 94 of Montello passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Josephine on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello. There will be no visitation. Father Time Renz will officiate and private family inurnment...
John Schellkopf
Jun 5, 2015
John Darrell Schellkopf, age 80 of Rancho Mirage, CA and formerly a long-time resident of Oxford passed away on June 5, 2015 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. John was born on November 27, 1934 in Madison. He had all his schooling in Oxford and furthered his education at University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. John continued with a...
Duaine Radtke
May 27, 2015
Duaine L. Radtke, age 75 of Homosassa, Florida and formerly of Endeavor passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at his daughters home in Montello. Duaine was born in Metz, WI on July 16, 1939 to Leonard and Gertrude (Borchardt) Radtke. He graduated from Berlin High School and went on to serve his country as a member of the United States...
Claragene Schmidt
May 25, 2015
Claragene Schmidt, age 89 of Montello and formerly of Hinsdale, IL passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2015 at the Montello Care Center. Claragene was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on February 17, 1926 to Eugene and Clara (Holroyd) Tappa. She married Henry Schmidt in Kenosha on December 18, 1945. They raised their family in Hinsdale and she...
John Spillner
May 23, 2015
John Carroll Spillner Sr. , age 71 of Montello passed away suddenly early Saturday morning, May 23, 2015 at his home. John was born in Joliet, IL on June 2, 1943 to Justus and Alice (Schmidt) Spillner Sr. He graduated from Montello High School, completed his Bachelor's Degree in education at UW La Crosse and became a teacher himself. John...
Jean Riesen
May 21, 2015
Jean Evelyn Riesen, age 84 of Packwaukee/Oxford passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday evening, May 21, 2015 at her home. Jean was born in Bayview, Wisconsin on March 4, 1931 to Dominic and Lorraine (Germanson) Chiaverotti. She graduated from Bayview High School and furthered her education by attending cosmetology school in Madison. Jean married Paul Riesen on September...
La Hein
May 19, 2015
La June "Bud" Hein, age 89 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday morning, May 19, 2015 at his home. Bud was born in Rubicon, Wisconsin on July 31, 1925 to Fred and Linda (Nagel) Hein. He completed an apprenticeship in carpentry and later became the Postmaster in Neosho, Wisconsin for 19 years. Bud married Marget J....
Leon Maass
May 17, 2015
Leon Kenneth Maass, age 73 of Montello passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, May 17, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Madison. Leon was born in Portage to Kenneth and Ruth (Rumann) Maass on March 3, 1942. He graduated from Portage High School in 1960. Leon served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Raymond Schaefer
May 14, 2015
Raymond Joseph Schaefer Sr., age 74 of Westfield passed away Thursday morning, May 14, 2015 at his home. Ray was born in Arcadia, WI on October 2, 1940 to Marvel and Minnie (Schwertel) Schaefer. He attended Arcadia High School and later married Darlene Henderson in Arcadia on November 26, 1960. Ray worked for Telsmith Manufacturing in Mequon as a machinist...
Delores Wheeler
May 12, 2015
Delores Ruth Wheeler, age 88 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 12, 2015 at Our House Memory Care in Wisconsin Dells. Delores was born in Waukesha on May 10, 1927 to Ralph and Ruth (Cull) Wheeler. Upon finishing high school, she entered Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc and following her training she moved to Ohio serving as a...
Pauline Roskie
May 8, 2015
Pauline Sadie Roskie, age 90 of Montello went to be with her Lord, Friday evening, May 8, 2015 from Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Pauline was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on March 6, 1925 to Frank and Rosa (Romero) Rocha. She graduated for the Cosmetology School of Colorado Springs which started her career primarily at the Butterfly Boutique in...
Alyce Daggett
May 5, 2015
Alyce Eileen Daggett, age 91 of Montello passed away Tuesday morning, May 5, 2015 at her home. Alyce was born in Winnebago County, Wisconsin on July 9, 1923 to Earl and Jennie (Hayes) Kalmerton. She graduated from Omro High School 1940 and married Irving Daggett on July 13, 1942 in Oshkosh. Irv preceded Alyce in death on April 27, 2002....
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