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.
Matthew Morey
Aug 3, 2013
Matthew "Matt" Morey, age 35 of Oxford died unexpectedly Saturday, August 3, 2013 at his home. Matt was born in Thornton, Colorado on September 15, 1977. He attended ITT Technical College and earned a degree in graphic design. Matt was a gifted artist and a wonderful uncle to his nephews. He enjoyed fishing, animals and doing yard work. He also...
William Frolow Sr
Jul 29, 2013
William "Bill" Frolow Sr., age 76 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) died unexpectedly, Monday evening, July 29, 2013. Bill was born in Milwaukee on May 8, 1937 to William and Genevieve (Stehberger) Frolow. He was raised in Milwaukee and was a Harley-Davidson test rider for many years until becoming a machine repairman for Louis-Allis. Together with his wife Carol, they retired...
George Przybyla
Jul 24, 2013
George Joseph Przybyla, age 92 of Montello passed away peacefully, early Wednesday morning, July 24, 2013 at the Montello Care Center. George was born and raised for most of his adult life in Milwaukee, where he married his sweetheart Marian Kozbiel on November 13, 1946. He retired and they moved to Montello in 1984. He was a member of St....

Gordon Reimann
Jul 23, 2013
Gordon Eldon Reimann, age 78 of Westfield died unexpectedly, Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2013 at his home. Gordon was born on April 16, 1935 to Bernard and Mary (Polinske) Reimann on their home farm in the town of Newton, Marquette County. Gordon valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1959 until 1964. After returning...

Henry Kirsch
Jul 17, 2013
Henry A. Kirsch, age 61 of Neshkoro passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Henry will be cremated and private family services will be held at a later date. Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family.
Lola Foote
Jul 11, 2013
Lola Matilda Foote, age 95 of Oxford passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2013. Lola was born on January 3, 1918 in the town of Jackson, Adams County to Frederick and Katie (Hayes) Nelson. She graduated from Oxford High School in 1936 and later married Alvin Olson and together they owned and operated...
Frances Long
Jul 3, 2013
Frances C. Long, age 94 of Montello passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, July 3, 2013 at the Montello Care Center. Frances was born on March 8, 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina to Aaron and Hattie (Wray) Cook. She attended school in Bellwood, NC and married James Towery in 1939 and together they raised four children: Dale Ray, James Harold,...
Mark Whaley
Jun 19, 2013
Mark James Whaley, age 53 of Packwaukee died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, June 19, 2013 at his home. Mark was born in Portage on October 5, 1959 to Richard and Betty (Evans) Whaley. He attended Montello Schools and later married Lisa Miller in Montello and from that union came two children: James and Robyn. Mark worked for Kempley Farms and later...
Tom Lyon
Jun 10, 2013
Thomas Charles Lyon, 67, died at home on Monday, June 10, 2013. He waged a great battle against colon cancer and its complications and COPD. He was filled with optimism about his disease and believed that every day was a good day. He was born September 4, 1945, to Fred and Leila (Johnson) Lyon and lived his life on the...
Elizabeth Voigtsberger
May 31, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Voigtsberger, age 83 of Oxford passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 31, 2013. She was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Ralph and Katharine (Nevius) Krumm. Betty married Theodore "Ted" Voigtsberger Jr. on September 15, 1951 in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania and together they raised their seven children in Hatboro, PA until relocating to...
Raymond Sturn
May 29, 2013
Raymond "Ray" Sturn Jr., age 61 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, May 29, 2013 at his home. Ray was born in Milwaukee on July 26, 1951 to Raymond and Mary (Koval) Sturn Sr. He was a resident of the Montello community with Marquette Area Opportunities until he joined his Catholic Charities family in 2002. Ray enjoyed being around...

Frank Blinkiewicz
May 17, 2013
Frank A. Blinkiewicz, age 86 of Montello passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, May 17, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. Frank was born in Milwaukee on March 10, 1927 to Stanley and Mabel (Forslund) Blinkiewicz. He worked for Harnischfeger Corporation in Milwaukee as a steel worker for 30 years until he retired in 1983 and shortly after he...
James Polcyn
May 12, 2013
James "Jim" Polcyn, age 69 of Princeton died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 12, 2013. Jim was born on January 2, 1944 to James "Jake" and Margie (Kenitz) Polcyn in Ripon. He was raised on the family farm in the Town of Mecan and graduated from Montello in 1962 and went on to earn a Master's Degree in...
Mary Wachholz
May 10, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Wachholz, age 87 of Westfield passed away peacefully Friday, May 10, 2013 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Mary was born in Milford Center, OH on January 31, 1926 to Rev. Conrad and Elizabeth (Krentz) Wachholz. She graduated from North Olmsted High School in No. Olmsted, OH in 1944 and later graduated from Valparaiso University. She was...

Edward Mikolon
May 7, 2013
Edward "Ed" Mikolon, age 71 of Montello passed away at his home on May 7, 2013. He was born in Chicago to Edward and Barbara (Schaeffer) Mikolon Sr. Ed lived and worked in the Chicago area and later moved to Montello in the early 1990's. Ed is survived by two daughters: Kimberly Mikolon and Sharon Mikolon of Mishawaka, IN and...
Chester Mozden
May 3, 2013
Chester Mozden, age 90 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday evening, May 3, 2013 at UW Hospital in Madison. Chester was born in McKees Rocks, PA to Mikolaj and Blanc (Szura) Mozdzien on September 7, 1922. He attended school Pennsylvania and also Chicago. Chester valiantly served his country during World War II as a member of...

Walter Marx
Apr 25, 2013
Walter T. Marx, age 82 of Montello, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. He was born on September 23, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Ruth (Williams) Marx. Walter proudly served his country with the United States Marines and United States Army. He was an active member of American Legion Post #351...
Ellen Chickering
Apr 23, 2013
Ellen "Louise" Chickering, age 95 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her home. Louise was born on March 7, 1918 in Frankfort, Michigan to Winfield and Lucretia (Ford) Carter. She graduated from Frankfort High School in Frankfort, MI and later married Maurice Chickering in October of 1949; together they moved to...
Alpharetta Jones
Apr 10, 2013
Alpharetta Ida Jones, age 90 of Branfrod, FL (formerly of Montello) passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, April 10,2013 at Haven Hospice of the Chiefland Care Center in Chiefland, FL. Mrs. Jones moved from Montello to Gilchrist County, FL in 2000. She and her husband, Hollis operated Jones Christmas Tree Farms in Gilchrist County and Montello and also...
Sherman Stelter
Mar 28, 2013
Sherman 'Sherm' L. Stelter, age 66 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday evening, March 28, 2013 surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. Sherm was born at home on the family's Mecan Township farm on September 15, 1946 to Herman and Lillian (Stukofske) Stelter. He attended grade school and was confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and...