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.
Francis Winkler
Oct 9, 2014
Francis "Fran" Jerome Winkler, age 69 of Packwaukee passed away Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Madison. Fran was born in Portage on April 8, 1945 to Jerome and Lola (Barton) Winkler. He graduated from Montello in 1963 and went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Army. Fran became a...
Verna Roidt
Oct 2, 2014
Verna O. Roidt, age 81 of Montello passed away early Thursday morning, October 2, 2014 at the UW Hospital in Madison. Verna was born on June 7, 1933 in Galesburg, North Dakota to Henry and Selma (Stundahl) Smith. She graduated from high school in Halstad, MN and later moved to Wisconsin to live with her sister. Verna married Robert Roidt...
Damon Dedrick
Sep 27, 2014
Damon T. Dedrick, age 31 of Madison died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Damon was born on December 10, 1982 to Joseph and Barbara (Cramer) Dedrick in Madison. He went to Montello High School and was attending his final class prior to graduating with a 2-year technical diploma as an Industrial Maintenance Technician at Madison...
Jimmy Isberner
Sep 21, 2014
James "Jimmy" F. Isberner Jr., age 53, died unexpectedly at his home on September 21, 2014. He was born on March 25, 1961 in Portage to James F. and Mary L. (Salzwedel) Isberner Sr. Jimmy graduated from Montello High School with the class of 1979. On October 5, 2002 he married Traci Jo Thompson in Montello. He owned and operated...
Howard Gaffney
Sep 17, 2014
Howard E. Gaffney, age 94 of Oxford passed away Wednesday morning, September 17, 2014 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Howard was born in Oxford on Christmas Day, December 25, 1919 to Arthur and Eva (Leddick) Gaffney. He graduated in 1938 from Oxford High School and continued his education at Waushara Normal School. Howard served his country as a...
Rozanne Sweeney
Sep 7, 2014
Rozanne K. Sweeney, age 65 of Montello/Lake Puckaway passed away Sunday morning, September 7, 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Rozanne was born in Lake City, Iowa on May 9, 1949 to Raymond and Viola (Karges) Ihrke. She was raised near Dexter, Minnesota and graduated from Elkton High School in 1966. Rozanne attended Austin Community College and went to...
Lola Winkler
Sep 4, 2014
Lola P. Winkler, age 88 of Packwaukee passed away Thursday evening, September 4, 2014 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. She was born in Oxford to Roy and Clara (Bell) Barton Sr. on April 16, 1926. She attended Endeavor High School and married Jerome "Jerry" Winkler on May 4, 1944. Together they lived in Packwaukee and later wintered...
Lisa Lyss
Sep 2, 2014
Lisa Lynn Lyss, age 44 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Lisa was born in Elgin, IL on November 28, 1969 to Richard and Leah (Barrier) Pierce Sr. and was later adopted by Howard A. Meadows. She graduated from Larkin High School in Elgin in 1987 and attended UW-Green Bay and received degrees in Business Management and...
Barbara Dahlke
Sep 1, 2014
Barbara Ann Dahlke, age 79 of Westfield passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 1, 2014 at her home. Barbara was born in Neshkoro on July 4, 1935 to Ben and Elizabeth (Mahar) Kasubaski. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1953 and furthered her education at Saint Agnus School of Nursing (now Marion College) in Fond...
Roy Salzwedel
Aug 20, 2014
Roy W. Salzwedel, age 74 passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014. He was born on September 23, 1939 William J. Salzwedel and Anna M. Salzwedel (nee: Barron) in Marquette County, Township of Buffalo, Montello, Wisconsin. He was married to Marliene M. David (nee: Schmitz) on September 23, 1988 in Portage, Wisconsin. Roy Joined the United States Air Force in February...
Nora Barton
Aug 9, 2014
Nora Barton, age 79 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, August 9, 2014 at Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage. Nora was born in Manton, Kentucky to James and Anna (Layne) Dove on April 30, 1935. She moved to Marquette, MI with her family where she met Lyle "Sarge" Barton; the two later married in Portage on September 27,...
Dennis Boelter
Aug 3, 2014
Dennis R. Boelter, 31, of Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 3, 2014 as the result of an automobile accident. Dennis was born in Milwaukee on September 16, 1982 to Edward Boelter and Lisa Manning. He attended Westfield High School and was currently furthering his education in Business Management at AIU. He was a hard worker and took great pride...
Ronald Barron
Aug 2, 2014
Ronald David Barron Sr., 75, of Wisconsin Dells, passed away on August 2, 2014 at his home in Wisconsin Dells. Ronald was born in Packwaukee, Wisconsin to William and Amanda Barron on July 25, 1939. He was a veteran of the 2nd airborne 45th infantry and served in the United States Army. Ronald is survived by his wife, Mary Barron...
Stanley Mashack
Aug 1, 2014
Stanley Leo Mashack, age 88 of Montello passed away Thursday, August 1, 2014 at the Berlin Memorial Hospital. Stanley was born on March 31, 1926 at home in the town of Shields, Marquette County to John and Mary (Giese) Mashack. He married Arlene Fleegel on September 2, 1950. Stanley farmed for many years until becoming an auctioneer; he was in...
Donald Hoffman
Jul 31, 2014
Donald "Don" Hoffman, age 76 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday evening, July 31, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. Don was born at home on the family farm in the town of Shields, Marquette County on January 9, 1938 to Henry and Bertha (Kuch) Hoffman. He attended the rural country school in the town of Shields as well...
Erika Walters
Jul 29, 2014
Erika Eleanor Elizabeth Walters, age 26 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Erika was born in Portage to Don and Janice (McChesney) Walters Jr. on April 4, 1988. She attended Montello High School, later receiving her CNA certification and went on to work for several different nursing homes in the area. Erika had a lovely and outgoing...
Mildred Pociask
Jul 29, 2014
Mildred Joan Pociask, age 80 of Oxford and formerly of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 29, 2014 at the Montello Care Center. She was born in Chicago on March 26, 1934 to Kalikst and Antoinette (Krogel) Jakimowicz. She married Edward "Bud" Pociask on October 26, 1957 and together they worked and raised their family in Chicago until...
Dolores Bethke
Jul 26, 2014
Dolores Wayva Bethke, age 89 of Montello passed away early Saturday morning, July 26, 2014 at the Barrett House in Markesan. Dolores was born in Germania to Edward and Nathalie (Clocksene) Bandt on March 9, 1925. She graduated from Neshkoro High School in 1942 and married Martin Bethke on April 13, 1946 in Racine. Dolores was a stay at home...
Leah Meadows
Jul 25, 2014
Leah V. Meadows, age 75 of Montello passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Ripon Medical Center. Leah was born in Elgin, IL to Arnold and Marose (Learned) Barrier on October 29, 1938. She was raised in Elgin and married Richard F. Pierce Sr. in 1954 and together raised their family in Elgin. She married Howard Meadows on May...
James Tofari
Jun 28, 2014
James "Jim" Tofari, age 74 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, June 28, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison. Jim was born in Kankakee, IL on April 27, 1940 to Casimere "Ted" and Geraldine (Wilson) Tofari. On August 30, 1963 he married Donna Judas in Kankakee and together they raised their family in the Montello Area. Jim drove semi...
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