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.
James Smith
Oct 31, 2014
James "Smitty" Smith Sr., age 72 of Oxford passed away Friday afternoon, October 31, 2014 at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 13, 1942 to Benjamin and Sylvia (Snarski) Smith. Smitty worked as a truck driver and retired from the Chicago Tribune after 30 years of faithful employment. He married Theresa "Terry" Ballog in Chicago in...
Lois Cain
Oct 23, 2014
Lois L. Cain, age 75 of Montello passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, October 23, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Lois was born in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County on January 23, 1939 to Charles and Aileen (Ashley) Kratz Sr. She was happily married to Merle Cain since August 4, 1980 and he preceded her in death...
Steven Wolk
Oct 21, 2014
Steven Wolk, 61 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 21st at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Marcella Ernsting
Oct 19, 2014
Marcella C. Ernsting, age 89 of Montello passed away Sunday morning, October 19, 2014 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. She was born in Chicago to Gottfried and Anna (Frank) Melzer on December 30, 1924. She graduated from Steinmetz High School in Chicago in 1942. Marcella was united in marriage to Charles Ernsting on January 9, 1943; together...
Muriel Kaenel
Oct 16, 2014
Muriel Patricia Kaenel, age 83, of Montello entered into heaven on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on November 17, 1930 in Illinois, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Connolly. Muriel was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" W. Kaenel on December 10, 1947 in Missouri. Together they moved to Montello in 1970....
Donna Pechnik
Oct 16, 2014
Donna Pechnik, age 79 of Oxford passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 16, 2014 at the Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena. Following Donna's wishes, she will be cremated and private services will be held.
Kenneth Barton
Oct 14, 2014
Kenneth M. Barton, age 71 of Packwaukee passed away Tuesday morning, October 14, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born in Portage to Roy and Blanche (Werner) Barton on March 25, 1943. He attended elementary school in Packwaukee and graduated from Montello High School in 1961. Ken served his country as a member of the United States Navy....
Jo-Ann Bridges
Oct 11, 2014
Jo-Ann P. Bridges, age 74 of Friendship and formerly of Packwaukee passed away Saturday afternoon, October 11, 2014 at her home in Friendship. Jo-Ann was born in Chicago, IL to Chester and Betty (Flentke) Johnson on October 17, 1939. She attended St. Joseph Elementary and Bowen High School, both in Chicago. Jo-Ann married Robert Bridges on August 7, 1977 in...
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...
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