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.
Scott Ditsworth
Jan 18, 2015
Scott Gerard Ditsworth, age 51 died quietly in his home in Montello, Wisconsin, on Sunday, January 18, 2015 from causes unknown. His body was donated for science to the University of Wisconsin. There will be no memorial service at this time. The family will have a private service in the spring where the ashes will be scattered as that was...
Kathryn Brady
Jan 14, 2015
Kathryn Leone Brady, age 88, formerly of Montello, passed away January 14, 2015, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born in Curtiss, WI on May 27, 1926, to Charles and Anna Peterson. She graduated from Owen High School in 1944 and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Wisconsin State Teachers College in Stevens...
Peyton Holland
Jan 13, 2015
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Peyton's name. Peyton M. Holland, age 6 months of Neenah passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, January 13, 2015 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton. She was born on June 25, 2014 to William "Bill" and Jenna (Galbraith) Holland in Appleton. Peyton will be remembered for her determination and fighting spirit....
Bette Whitrock
Jan 11, 2015
Bette L. (Burchardt) Whitrock, age 73 went to her eternal home in Heaven Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2015 at her home in Montello. "When life is done, and I in death, shall draw one final breath, You are the One whose face I'll see, my Blessed Savior who died for me." Bette was born in Beaver Dam on January 20,...
Lila Metcalf
Jan 11, 2015
Lila C. Metcalf, age 95 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 11, 2015 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. Lila was born on March 17, 1919 to Paul and Grace (Lytle) Salzwedel in Waupan. She was a graduate of Montello High School and furthered her education to become a teacher. Lila married Harold Metcalf on August 23,...
James Wojtysiak
Jan 10, 2015
James "Jim" Martin Wojtysiak, age 86 of Montello passed away Saturday evening, January 10, 2015 at the Montello Care Center. Jim was born in Chicago on August 25, 1928 to Martin and Grace (Mach) Wojtysiak. He married Geraldine Hejl at St. Dionysus Catholic Church in Cicero, IL on July 1, 1950. Jim worked for Western Electric as an electrical technician...
June Conrad
Jan 5, 2015
June Marie Conrad, age 76 of Montello passed away Monday evening January 5, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. June was born in Newton, Wisconsin on March 16, 1938 the daughter of Ruth Irick. She lived and worked in the Milwaukee area; later marrying Joseph Conrad on September 15, 1984 in Milwaukee. Together they moved to Montello part-time in...
Eleanore Schielka
Jan 5, 2015
Eleanore Estell Schielka (nee Lizak), age 81 of Montello and formerly of Chicago passed away Monday afternoon, January 5, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison. Eleanore was born in Chicago on May 12, 1933. She married John Schielka at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Chicago on January 8, 1955 and together they owned and operated Schielka Funeral Home until retiring...
Peter Matteoni
Jan 4, 2015
Peter "Pete" David Matteoni Jr., age 79 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 4, 2015 at his home. Pete was born in Highland Park, IL on March 7, 1935 to Peter and Margaret (Gianesin) Matteoni Sr. He married Margaret Haling on November 7, 1953 and together they raised their four daughters in Coloma; Margaret preceded Pete in death...
Douglas Ritchie
Jan 2, 2015
Douglas S. Ritchie, age 88 of Madison and formerly of Montello, died on Friday, January 2, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Born to Edna (nee Chandler) and Thomas Ritchie on April 24, 1926 in Madison, WI, Doug lived in Montello, WI, until he entered the Army Air Corps. Upon his discharge in November of 1945, Doug entered college...
Lila Koch
Jan 2, 2015
Lila Marie Koch, age 89 of Oxford passed away peacefully Friday morning, January 2, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Lila was born in Clark County, WI on August 4, 1925 to John and Irene (Yates) Robinson. She married Herman Koch in Milton on May 2, 1946 and together they lived in the Whitewater Area. Following Herman's death in...
Leon Fiebranz
Jan 1, 2015
Leon Ray Fiebranz, age 72 of Muscoda and formerly of Oxford passed away Thursday evening, January 1, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Leon was born in Alexandria, Minnesota on May 18, 1942 to Harold and Carolyn (Rediehs) Fiebranz. He married Carol Keller on April 6, 1964 in Black Hills of South Dakota and from that union came two...
Elizabeth Bartelt
Dec 30, 2014
Elizabeth H. Bartelt, age 84 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, December 30, 2014 at the Montello Care Center. Elizabeth was born in Clarksville, Tennessee to Robert and Myrtle (Suiter) Baggett on January 3, 1930. She married Donald Bartelt on October 3, 1953 in Clarksville and together they moved from Oak Creek to the Montello in the late 1970's....
Stanislaw Polak
Dec 26, 2014
Stanislaw "Stan" Polak, age 68 of Montello passed away surrounded by his family early Friday morning, December 26, 2014 at his home. He was born on July 13, 1946 in Olszowka, Poland to Ignacy and Maria (Gryz) Polak. Stan moved to the United States with his family in 1992; for the last 21 years he has been a faithful employee...
Ernest Barton
Dec 23, 2014
Ernest "Ernie" Barton, age 95 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, December 23, 2014 at the Heritage House in Portage. Ernie was born in the town of Moundville, Marquette County to Roy and Clara (Bell) Barton on October 3, 1919. After completing eighth grade in rural Marquette County, he entered the CC Camp. At age 18, he rode the...
Pastor Larson
Dec 20, 2014
Pastor Ronnie James Larson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20th, 2014. Ronnie was born into a family of six children. Ronnie and Bonnie were born twins, the youngest of the family on May 22, 1949. Ron enjoyed wonderful & supportive friendships with all his brothers and sisters: John, Dennis, Patrica, Bryan and Bonnie. Early on...
Nancy Garkey
Dec 20, 2014
Nancy L. Garkey, age 71 of Montello (White Lake) and formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away at her home, Saturday morning December 20, 2014 with her family by her side. Nancy was born on February 9, 1943 at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL to Phillip M. Thompson and Mary Lucille (Alexander) Thompson. She later married Robert L. Garkey on...
Duane Marchand
Dec 19, 2014
Duane Edmund Marchand, age 85 of Montello passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, December 19, 2014 at the Montello Care Center. Duane was born in Milwaukee on August 25, 1929 to George and Cora (Dvorak) Marchand. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1946 until 1948. Duane married Audrey Geist and together they raised their...
Donald Kapke
Dec 10, 2014
Donald Leonard Kapke, age 71 of Oxford passed away Wednesday morning, December 10, 2014 with his loving wife by his side at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena after a courageous battle with ALS. Don was born on November 13, 1943 in Milwaukee to Leonard and Mildred (Rhode) Kapke. He graduated from Westfield High in 1962 and went on...
Lacy DeWitt
Dec 4, 2014
Lacy Herman DeWitt Jr., age 85 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, December 4, 2014 at his home. Herman was born in Fond du Lac to Lacy C. and Viola (Kroenke) DeWitt Sr. on December 5, 1928. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1950 until 1952; earning a Silver Star medal. Herman...
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