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.
Marjorie Bednarek
May 13, 2024
Marjorie Mae “Margie” (Lambert) Bednarek, age 91, of rural Montello passed on, on Monday, May 13, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born May 9, 1933, to Emma Emily (Oldenberg) and William Jacob Lambert in Bloomer. Marjorie was united in marriage to Edmund Lawrence Bednarek, Jr. on September 29, 1951, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church...
Susan Lewis
May 11, 2024
Susan Melinda Lewis, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the age of 73. Susan was born in Portage on April 2, 1951 to James and Marian (Scherbert) Robinson. She began her education in the Portage Schools and graduated from high school in Green Bay. Susan was united in marriage to Charles “Rich”...
William Kurth
May 9, 2024
William “Bill” Louis Kurth, age 85 of Montello passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Montello Care Center. Bill was born in Antigo to Otto and Grace (Rebensdorff) Kurth on December 1, 1938. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1956 and was united in marriage to Judith Stone August 2, 1958; together they were blessed...
Arlene Kollath
Apr 28, 2024
Arlene June Kollath, age 85 of Montello joined her Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 28, 2024 surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home in Fond du Lac. Arlene was born in Milwaukee on July 3, 1938 to David and Margaret (Kinast) Pike. She was raised in Milwaukee and married Ronald Kollath on March 8, 1958; together they were blessed...
Jon Sheller
Apr 21, 2024
Jon Sheller, age 76, of Montello, WI, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at University Hospital in Madison. He was born in Grant, MI, and moved to Montello as a young child and was a God-fearing man throughout his life. He lived a full life in this community, claiming to be the first person to soap the Montello waterfall...
Robert Vohland
Apr 20, 2024
Robert “Bob” Dennis Vohland, age 76 of Oxford passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side. Bob was born in Milwaukee on January 19, 1948 to Ernest and Leone (Schmidt) Vohland and came to Montello at an early age. He graduated from Montello High School in 1966 and attended Carroll College. Bob worked...
Don Walters Jr.
Apr 7, 2024
Don “Donnie” F. Walters Jr., age 70 of Montello passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Ripon Community Hospital. Donnie was born on April 16, 1953 to Don and Wanda (Klingburg) Walters Sr. in Beloit. He was a member of the 1971 graduating class of Montello High School. Donnie married Janice McChesney and together they had two children...
Deanna Landgraf
Apr 3, 2024
Deanna Landgraf, age 48 of Oxford passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.Private services will be held at a later date.
Bonnie Violetto
Apr 3, 2024
Bonnie Lee Violetto, age 72 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Bonnie was born in Portage to Russell and Donna (Strong) Gray. She graduated from Montello High School in 1969 and married Thomas “Tom” Violetto at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montello on June 19, 1971 and together they...
John Boese Sr.
Mar 30, 2024
John Claude Boese Sr., age 85 of Oxford passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home. John was born on October 12, 1938 in Chicago to Mary Boese. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. John married Edith (Trappe) Stolte in Glen Ellyn Countryside, IL on December 26, 1987 and together they lived...
Dale Weaver Sr.
Mar 21, 2024
Dale Lyle Weaver Sr., age 70 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 21, 2024 at his home. Dale was born in Madison on October 9, 1953 to Jack and June (Hohlstein) Weaver. He graduated from Montello High School in 1971 and immediately became an over-the-road truck driver; he retired from that same job after 50 years of driving truck. In...
Kenneth Kersky
Mar 20, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” Karl Kersky, age 91 of Montello (formerly of Muskego) passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at North Ridge Assisted Living in Stevens Point, WI. Ken was born on January 17, 1933 in Milwaukee to Ned and Marie (Czerwinski) Kersky. He graduated from Pulaski High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country during the...
Margaret Stajszczak
Mar 18, 2024
Margaret “Marge” Louise Stajszczak, age 78 of Ripon (formerly of Montello) passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at her home. Marge was born in Chicago on March 29, 1945 to Clarence and Theresa (Ventrice) Cox. She graduated from Lindberg High School and married Richard “Rich” Stajszczak on September 15, 1973 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Chicago...
Nancy Roidt
Mar 15, 2024
Nancy Ann Roidt, age 85 of Montello passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Markesan Resident Home. Nancy was born in Portage to Clifton and Bernice (Laing) Thompson on May 26, 1938. She graduated from Montello High School in 1956 and was united in marriage on August 16, 1958 to Donald Roidt at Trinity United Methodist Church in Montello....
Wayne Walters
Mar 5, 2024
Wayne Edward Walters, age 94 of Oxford passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the Montello Care Center. Wayne was born at home in Packwaukee to Edward and Florence (Yach) Walters on April 22, 1929. He graduated from Oxford High School and returned to the family farm. Wayne was a lifelong resident of Oxford. He was a skilled welder and...
Carol Haley
Mar 5, 2024
Carol Mae Haley, our beloved Nana, passed away peacefully March 5, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born to Harry and Mildred (James) Taft on November 13, 1939 at Adams-Friendship Hospital. Carol was raised on a farm outside of Oxford along with her three brothers: Eddie, Donnie and Harlan. She raised...
Peggy Krueger
Mar 3, 2024
Peggy Lynn Krueger, age 69 of Adams passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison. Peggy was born in Portage on January 1, 1955 to Calvin and Dorothy (Gibbons) Winchester. She attended Adams Schools and married Ray Alderman; together they had one son and later divorced. Peggy married James “Jim” Krueger on April 14, 1990 and together...
Charles McFarland
Feb 28, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Thomas McFarland, age 62 of Montello passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Chuck was born in Watertown to Joseph and Evelyn (Hildebrandt) McFarland on December 13, 1961. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1979 and married Katrina Roberts on October 7, 1989. Chuck moved to rural Montello and was a...
Patti Wakerhauser
Feb 25, 2024
Patti Carol Wakerhauser, age 67 of Montello passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Patti was born in Madison on August 30, 1956 to Jack and June (Hohlstein) Weaver. She attended Montello Schools and married Larry Wakerhauser at St. John's Lutheran Church in Portage on May 7, 1982. Together they were blessed with two...
Shirley Marotz
Feb 22, 2024
Shirley Ann Marotz, age 70 of Westfield passed away February 22nd. Shirley was born on June 12, 1953 in Wells, Minnesota to Lewis and LaVerna (Oelerking) Hockerman. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1971 and furthered her education at MATC. Shirley was united in marriage to Richard Marotz on April 27, 1974 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westfield; they...
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