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.
Bessie Eggleston
Mar 21, 2014
She loved her chickens, she loved her sheep, she loved her family. She taught scores of children to love the natural world. She took in injured birds and nursed them back to health and found joy in apple blossoms, and she would have smiled to know she died at the spring equinox, the season of rebirth. Bessie Lois McGwin Eggleston...
Margaret Laue
Mar 11, 2014
Margaret "Margie" Laue, age 73 of Oxford left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday evening March 11, 2014 from Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Margie was born in Sheboygan to Eli and Amiee (Manteufel) Sorensen on July 29, 1940. She grew up in Oxford, graduated from Oxford High School and furthered her education at the Columbia...
Richard Moody
Mar 9, 2014
Richard "Dick" Moody, age 87 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, March 9, 2014 at the Berlin Memorial Hospital. Dick was born in Milwaukee to Richard and Lillian (Bellin) Moody on June 13, 1926. He valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. Dick is survived by his niece, Lynn (Jim)...
Vito Lepka
Mar 9, 2014
Vito Lepka, age 71 of Harrisville passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 9, 2014 at his home with his brother by his side. Vito was born in Czechoslovakia on February 15, 1943 the son of Timothy and Josephine (Novotny) Lepka. His strong Catholic Faith led him through many hardships in his life. He also enjoyed collecting religious items. Vito is...
Lorraine McDougal
Feb 28, 2014
Lorraine E. McDougal, age 83 of Packwaukee passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at her home. Lorraine was born in the town of Spirit, Price County, Wisconsin at the home of her parents, Clarence and Clara (Schlieppe) Andreae on March 31, 1930. She graduated from Rib Lake High School in 1948 and in June of that same year she married...
Ronald Bensing
Feb 24, 2014
Ronald "Ron" Bensing, age 77 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday evening, February 24, 2014 at Golden Years CBRF in Montello. He was born in Waukesha on May 27, 1936 to Cornelius and Adele (Grabe) Bensing. Ron worked road construction throughout the country for over 40 years; he married Elizabeth Becker in Colorado in October of 1994 and together settled...
Cheryl Worden
Feb 23, 2014
Cheryl Larai Worden, age 76 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully Sunday evening February 23, 2014 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. Cheryl was born in Freeport, IL on July 10, 1937 to Harold and Larai (Swanson) Fritzel. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1955 and later moved to Rockford where she met and later married Gary Worden...
Graydon Gray
Feb 18, 2014
Graydon Ross Gray, Sr., age 81 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, February 18, 2014 at his home. Graydon was born in Montello to Carl and Ella (Ross) Gray on April 15, 1932. He graduated from Montello High School in 1950 and went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Army. He married Lorraine...
Alton Cunningham
Feb 18, 2014
Alton Cunningham, age 75 of Westfield passed away early Tuesday morning, February 18, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Honoring Alton's wishes, no formal funeral services will be held and cremation will take place.
Sandra Carter
Feb 16, 2014
Sandra "Sandy" Carter, age 73 of Oxford passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family early Sunday morning, February 16, 2014 after losing her battle with cancer. Sandy was born in Milwaukee to William and Helen (Stolowski) Golla on November 2, 1940. She graduated from Pulaski High School in 1957 and married John Carter at St. John Kanty...
Dawn Freeman
Feb 16, 2014
Dawn Freeman, 57 of Brooks passed away Sunday afternoon at her home. At this time all arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will appear as soon as it becomes available.
Susan Siegle
Feb 10, 2014
Susan M. (Adler) Siegle, age 65 of Montello passed away peacefully with her husband and canine companion, Shadow by her side Monday morning, February 10, 2014 at her home after a courageous ten year battle with cancer. Susan was born in Middleton, the youngest child of A.J. and Cecilia (Pape) Adler on October 19, 1948. She had a very successful...
Lois Simon
Feb 8, 2014
Lois A. Simon, age 71 of Montello passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, February 8, 2014 surrounded by her family at her home. Lois was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on January 14, 1943 to Harold and Gladys Kittman. She graduated from Cambria High School in 1961 and married Mitchell "Mitch" Simon at the Presbyterian Church in Cambria on...
John Olbinski
Jan 30, 2014
John L. Olbinski Jr., age 74 of Oxford passed away Thursday evening, January 30, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Madison. John was born in Milwaukee on July 8, 1939 to the late John and Blanche (Sadowski) Olbiniski Sr. He served his country as a member of the US Army from 1963 until 1965. Following his time in service, John...
Doris Schreindl
Jan 29, 2014
Doris Margaret Schreindl, age 91 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, January 29, 2014 at Tivoli in Portage. Doris was born in Coleman, Wisconsin to Joseph and Lorrain (White) Lesperance on April 16, 1922. She graduated from South Milwaukee High School and later married Milton Schreindl on July 27, 1940 in Milwaukee at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Milton...
Donald Kallenbach
Jan 29, 2014
Donald "Don" F. Kallenbach, age 86 of Montello passed away Wednesday morning, January 29, 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Don was born in the town of Packwaukee, Marquette County to Anton and Laura (Mitchell) Kallenbach on May 28, 1927. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy at the end of World War II....
Norma Jachthuber
Jan 25, 2014
Norma E. Jachthuber, age 93 of Princeton passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 25, 2014 in Princeton with her family by her side. She was born on the family farm in the town of Mecan, Marquette County on August 2, 1920 to the late Gustav and Mae (Luedtke) Buchholz. She left the family farm during World War ll to work...
Marlin Zellmer
Jan 22, 2014
Marlin H. Zellmer, age 75 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, January 22, 2014 at his home. Marlin was born in Montello to Paul and Irene (Pischke) Zellmer on July 6, 1938. He was a 1956 graduate of Montello High School and later married Barbara Groskreutz on December 13, 1958 in Milwaukee at Bethel Lutheran Church. Marlin managed automotive...
Randall Kersten
Jan 14, 2014
Randall "Randy" Kersten, age 60 of Oxford passed away early Tuesday morning, January 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family after losing his battle with ALS. Randy was born in Kenosha on November 7, 1953 to Calvin and Geraldine (Foreman) Kersten. He graduated from Tremper High School in Kenosha in 1971 and married Lori Gardinier on August 14,...
Marie Kosmala
Jan 12, 2014
Marie Kosmala, age 88 of Montello passed away peacefully after a brief illness Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born in Chicago on October 30, 1925 to James and Georgia (Alexis) Kalamaras. She graduated from Lucy Flower High School and later married Felix Kosmala at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Chicago on May...
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