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.
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...
Dolores Schlaefer
Jun 27, 2014
Dolores C. Schlaefer, age 79 of Montello, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born to Nicholas and Mary (Ullrich) Schlaefer on October 19, 1934. Dolores attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School and Montello High School for one year. At age 15 she left home to join the Racine...
Jack Dulaney
Jun 26, 2014
Isadore "Jack" Dulaney, age 78 of Montello passed away early Thursday morning, June 26, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison. Jack was born in Arena, WI on September 12, 1935 to William and Edna (Foster) Dulaney. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1953 and married Dolores "Dody" Mulhern in May of 1955. Jack worked as a HVAC technician in...
Marlene Grisaffi
Jun 22, 2014
Marlene Mary Grisaffi, age 77 of Montello passed away peacefully with her son by her side Sunday evening, June 22, 2014 at her home. Marlene was born in Milwaukee on February 18, 1937 to Arthur and Helen (Wojciechowski) Napieralski. She later married Jerome Grisaffi in June of 1955 and together they lived and worked in Milwaukee until Jerome's passing in...
Rev. Geneva Rushing
Jun 19, 2014
Rev. Geneva M. Rushing, age 87, formerly of Montello, WI passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, June 19, 2014 at the Markesan Resident Home. She was born on June 10, 1927 in George, Iowa, the daughter of Dick and Rowena (De Weerd) Van Wyhe. They Moved to Wisconsin in 1941 and lived on a farm near Clinton. Unable to attend...
Gary Schwochert
Jun 18, 2014
Gary E. Schwochert, age 64 of Kingston passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at his home; he will now join with special friend in the afterlife. Gary was born in Portage to Gerald and Jacqueline (Kozlowski) Schwochert on June 18, 1950. He was raised in Milwaukee and attended Riverside High School. Gary served his country as a member of...
Shirley Werdin
Jun 17, 2014
Shirley Ann Werdin, age 78 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2014 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. Shirley was born in Ripon to David and Rosabelle (Bilderbach) Teela on November 8, 1935. She graduated from Ripon High School and later attended cosmetology school in Milwaukee. Shirley married Donald Werdin on September 3, 1953 and...
Claire Alexander
Jun 15, 2014
Claire L. Alexander, age 87 of Montello passed away early Sunday morning, June 15, 2014 at Tivoli in Portage. Claire was born in Portage on December 21, 1926 to Robert and Ethel (Thatcher) Alexander. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. Claire attended Chillicothe Business College in Chillicothe, Missouri and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Claire was a...
Dean Kortenhoven
Jun 10, 2014
Dean A. Kortenhoven, age 54 of Harrisville/Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday evening, June 10, 2014 at his home. Dean was born in Illinois on July 6, 1959 the son of Nicholas and Johanna (Beenes) Kortenhoven. He earned a degree from ITT Technical College and worked for GE Medical for 25 years as an IT manager and...
Robert Bornick
Jun 8, 2014
Robert "Bob" Bornick, age 76 of Montello passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family following a brief illness Sunday evening, June 8, 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Bob was born in Montello on October 8, 1937 to Edwin and Wilma (Jones) Bornick. He graduated from Montello High School in 1955 and went on to valiantly serve his country...
Garry Glover
May 21, 2014
Garry Glover galloped over the crest of the hill and into the sunset during the early hours of Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the age of 72. He lived a full and giving life, deeply involved in family and community. Garry was born on October 25, 1941 in Rio and grew up in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County where...
Michael Connor
May 7, 2014
Michael J. Connor, age 76 of Montello, WI/Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Wednesday morning, May 7, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Mike was born in Madison to Verus and Thelma (Steinmetz) Connor on March 2, 1938. He attended Madison East High School and went on to own and operate Metaskil, Inc., a metal...
Trude Schwartz
May 6, 2014
Trude E. Schwartz, age 67 of Madison and formerly of Montello passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at her home in Madison. She was born on April 21, 1947 to Leo and Gertrude (Thill) Schwartz in Ripon, Wisconsin. Trude graduated from Montello High School in 1965 and has worked ever since for UW-Wisconsin Madison at Bascom Hall in the...
Thomas Owens
May 5, 2014
Thomas Lee Owens, age 45 of Montello passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison after a courageous battle with a rare blood disorder. Tom was born in Portage on October 29, 1968 to Llewellyn and Marie (Kluender) Owens. He graduated from Montello High in 1986 and furthered his education at UW-Stout. Tom has been a...
Robert Klewer
Apr 24, 2014
Robert "Big Bob" Klewer, age 56 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 24, 2014 at his home. Bob was born in Milwaukee on November 25, 1957 to William and Lillian (Rosella) Klewer. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School and furthered his education in auto body repair. He owned and operated his own auto body shop in Milwaukee until...
Thomas Przybyl
Apr 16, 2014
Thomas Przybyl, age 77 of Packwaukee passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, April, 16 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Following Tom's wishes, he will be cremated and no services will be held.
Ronald Yurek
Apr 9, 2014
Ronald F. "Ron" Yurek, age 70 of Neshkoro/Germania passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, April 9, 2014 at his home. Ron was born in Chicago, IL to Frank and Rose (Jelenowski) Yurek on October 28, 1943. Ron graduated from Fenton High School and went on to work as a union electrician in the Chicago Area for 50 years. He married...
Dale Towery
Apr 6, 2014
Dale Towery, age 73 of Montello passed away Sunday evening, April, 6 2014 at Joanie's Home in Montello. Dale will be cremated and private family services will be held at a later date.
Ronald Buchholtz
Mar 30, 2014
Ronald Buchholtz, age 66 of Montello died Sunday morning, March 30, 2014 at his home. Per Ronald's wishes, he will be cremated and private services will be held.
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