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.
Charlene Fredrick
Oct 16, 2013
Charlene B. Fredrick, age 67 of Packwaukee passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday evening, October 16, 2013. Charlene was born in Chicago, IL on May 6, 1946 to Mark and Jessica (Lange) Croasdale. She graduated from Augusta High School in Augusta, WI and married John Fredrick on March 7, 1964. Together they resided in Racine, WI and raised their...
Helen Peura
Oct 10, 2013
Helen Virginia Peura, age 82 of Oxford passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo after a lengthy battle with cancer. Helen was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Kenneth and Esther (Rudolph) Drinkwine on February 10, 1931. She later married Karl Peura on April 2, 1976 in Kenosha; he preceded her in death on January...
Layla Strickland
Oct 7, 2013
Layla Claire Strickland was stillborn at 31 weeks on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage to Matt and Jessie Strickland of Westfield. Private family services were held under the direction of Rev. Laverne Larson at Faith United Methodist Church in Westfield. Please take a moment to view the celebration wall. Feel free to leave a condolence...
Valerie Miller
Oct 5, 2013
Valerie Miller, age 71 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday evening, October 5, 2013 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. Valerie was born in Mornoe, Wisconsin to Glen and Velma Olson on October 13, 1941. She completed 3 years at Columbus Academy and obtained her degree in Art. On July 9, 1960 she married...
Kenneth Labrenz
Oct 1, 2013
Kenneth "Tink" Labrenz, age 74 of Oxford passed away Tuesday evening, October 1, 2013 at UW-Hospital in Madison. Tink was born at home on October 9, 1938 to Arthur and Elizabeth (Grant) Labrenz and raised on the family farm in rural Oxford. He was a 1957 graduate of the Oxford High School and after a brief stint working construction he...
Arlene Ransom
Sep 30, 2013
Arlene Anna (Radke) Ransom, age 92, formerly of Montello, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on September 30th 2013 in Canby, Oregon. With hospice assistance for 5 days, she was cared for by her two daughters and son-in-law. She had been living for the last three and one half years in Hope Village Assisted...
Edward Gaffke
Sep 19, 2013
Edward "Ed" Gaffke Jr., age 88 of Redgranite and formerly of Milwaukee passed away peacefully at his daughter's cottage on Lake Puckaway Thursday afternoon, September 19, 2013. Following Ed's wishes, he will be cremated and private family services will be held in Milwaukee at a later date.
Allison Starrine
Sep 13, 2013
Allison "Al" Starrine, age 98 of Montello passed away peacefully, Friday evening, September 13, 2013 at the Montello Care Center. Al was born in Milwaukee to Kenneth and Irene (Lambrecht) Starrine on August 5, 1915. He attended Washington High School in Milwaukee and furthered his education at Franklin University in Washington D.C. Following college, Al worked as an FBI agent...
Irma Brown
Sep 10, 2013
Irma Brown, age 87 passed away early Tuesday morning at the Montello Care Center. Following Irma's wishes, private services will be held at a later date.
Margaret O'Connell
Sep 8, 2013
Margaret "Marge" O'Connell, age 71 of Oxford passed away Sunday evening, September 8, 2013 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Marge was born in Chicago, IL to James and Rose Battista on September 5, 1942. She attended school in the Chicago area and it wasn't until the late 1980's that she moved to Oxford. She married her friend of many...
James Holland
Sep 3, 2013
James "Jim" D. Holland, age 82 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2013 at Metta Homes in Montello. Jim was born on January 16, 1931 in Chicago to Joseph and Clara (Jacobitz) Holland. He graduated from Fenger High School in 1949 and served his country as a member of the United States Air...
Aniceta Disler
Aug 31, 2013
Aniceta Disler, age 95 of Montello passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Private family services will be held at St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago at a later date.
Margaret Helm
Aug 29, 2013
Margaret Mae Helm, age 84 of Oxford passed away peacefully Thursday evening, August 29, 2013 at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship. Margaret was born in the town of Easton, Adams County to Paul and Gladys (Bisbee) Reichhoff on April 21, 1929. She graduated from Adams High School in 1947 and later married Robert "Bob" Helm in November of 1969....
Darwin Schwersinske
Aug 26, 2013
Darwin Donald Schwersinske, age 81 of Montello passed away suddenly at his home on Monday morning, August 26, 2013. Darwin was born in the town of Crystal Lake near Busdin in Marquette County, Wisconsin to Theodore and Ida (Vilbaum) Schwersinske on August 17, 1932. He attended school in Westfield, Janesville as well as Pittsville. On August 25, 1951 he married...
JoAnn McConkey
Aug 24, 2013
JoAnn McConkey, age 68 of Westfield passed away Saturday evening, August 24, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. JoAnn was born in Bismarck, North Dakota to Joseph and Winifred (Haggerty) Rockey. Her family moved to the Chicago area and JoAnn worked for many years as manager at a retail store; she...
Thomas Tweed
Aug 15, 2013
Thomas J. Tweed, age 85 of Montello passed away Thursday afternoon, August 15, 2013 at UW-Hospital in Madison. Tom was born in Houston, Missouri on May 24, 1928 to Thomas and Ethel (Freeland) Tweed Sr. He valiantly served his country as a member of United States Army and following his honorable discharge in 1948 he enrolled into a vocational program...
Cheryl Rohrer
Aug 11, 2013
Cheryl A. Rohrer, age 79 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, August 11, 2013 at the Montello Care Center. She was born in Texas on March 28, 1934. She resided in the town of Mecan until her health declined and she took up residence at Sunnyview Health Care Center in Princeton and later at the Montello Care Center. She...
Madonna Shultz
Aug 8, 2013
Madonna L. Shultz, age 84 of Montello passed away suddenly, Thursday afternoon, August 8, 2013 at her home. Madonna was born in Chicago, IL on February 19, 1929 to Paul and Thelma (Popham) Gass. She graduated from Lucy Flower High School in Chicago and married Charles Shultz in 1946. They raised their family in the Chicago area and Charles passed...
Michael Ekdale
Aug 8, 2013
Michael Ekdale, age 56 of Montello died Thursday, August 8, 2013 at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Marlena Titschler
Aug 6, 2013
Marlena "Marti" Titschler, age 49 of Oxford passed away early Tuesday morning, August 6, 2013 at her home following a lengthy battle with cancer. Marti was born in Martinez, California to Marvin and Lodean (Hartley) Spencer. She later married Paul Titschler in Oxford on Memorial Day Weekend in 2006. Marti worked as a cook and waitress at many of the...
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