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.
Vernice Streich
Dec 3, 2012
Vernice M. Streich (nee Rosanske), age 88 of Harrisville passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 3, 2012 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Vernice was born on the family farm in Harrisville on September 16, 1924 and attended school in Harrisville. She married Albin Streich on October 12, 1946; he preceded her in death in November of 2010. Vernice and...
Edith Murray
Nov 18, 2012
Edith Helen Murray was born at home on April 24, 1922 in Montello, WI to Alfred Murray and Bella (McPherson) Murray. She passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, with family by her side at age 90. Edith attended Montello Schools and graduated from Montello High School in 1939. Upon moving to Madison she worked...
James Thompson
Nov 14, 2012
James 'Jim' Thompson, age 85 of Montello (formerly of Carol Stream, IL) passed away following a brief illness Wednesday afternoon, November 14, 2012 at the Berlin Memorial Hospital. Jim was born in Natchez, Mississippi to Preston and Mildred (King) Thompson on February 27, 1927. He was raised and attended school in Mississippi and later served his country as a member...
Howard Puterbaugh
Nov 14, 2012
Howard E. Puterbaugh, age 78 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, November 14, 2012 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena with his brother Stanley at his side. Howard succumbed to fast growing kidney cancer. He was born in Oregon, Wisconsin on December 20, 1933 to Arthur and Ina (Belz) Puterbaugh. Howard graduated from Montello High School in...
Linda Simonson
Nov 4, 2012
Linda J. Simonson, age 51 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday evening, November 4, 2012 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born on August 14, 1961 to Jimmie and Betty (Puterbaugh) Hatcher in Portage. Linda was a 1979 graduate of Montello High School and later married David Simonson on...
Walter Kroupa
Oct 25, 2012
Walter 'Wally' Kroupa, age 67 of Packwaukee, formerly of Milwaukee passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 25, 2012 at his home. Wally was born in Greenfield, WI on December 19, 1944 to Albert and Luella (Lembke). He was a graduate of Wauwatosa East High School and later served his country as a member of the United States Army. Wally married Judy...
Carol Potter
Oct 16, 2012
Carol M. Potter (nee McCann), age 72 of Montello, formerly of Milwaukee passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 16, 2012 at the Montello Care Center. She was born in Milltown, WI on December 17, 1939 to Donald and Harriet (Jensen) McCann. Carol married Gary Potter on June 27, 1959 at the First Lutheran Church in West Allis, WI and together...
Susan Bauknecht
Oct 14, 2012
Susan 'Susie' Bauknecht, age 45 of Montello died early Sunday morning, October 14, 2012 in an automobile accident. Susan was born on November 13, 1966 in Waupun to Ronald and Corinne (Ruhland) Heilmeier. She attended school in Montello and later owned and operated Susie's Cleaning Service. Susie loved her family very much as well as her cat, Peanut. She liked...
Wayne Jensen
Oct 12, 2012
Wayne David Jensen, age 91 of Elkhorn, WI, formerly of Montello and Seymour, WI passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, October 12, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. Wayne was born on February 16, 1921 to William and Angie Jensen in Seymour. He graduated from Seymour High School and valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Navy...
Arline Paczkowski
Oct 9, 2012
Arline M. Paczkowski, age 76 of Montello, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, October 9, 2012 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Arline was born on September 14, 1936 to Ted and Regina (Gradecki) Jagodzinski. She married Ken Paczkowski in Milwaukee on May 4, 1957; together they worked and lived in the Milwaukee area until moving to Montello...
Theodore Tofari
Sep 25, 2012
Theodore 'Ted' Tofari Sr., age 95 of Montello passed away early Tuesday morning, September 25, 2012 at the Montello Care Center. Ted was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 10, 1917 to Angelo and Leah (Papineau) Tofari. He attended St. Patrick's Catholic School in Kankakee, IL and later graduated from high school from Herscher High School in Herscher, IL. On...
Elizabeth Atkinson
Sep 24, 2012
Elizabeth 'Betty' Atkinson, age 65 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 24, 2012 at the UW-Hospital in Madison. Betty was born on January 5, 1947 in Chicago to Louis and Ann Verbic. She worked for many years for the Sears Corporation until moving to the Montello area in the early 1970's. Betty operated the Head Start Program in...
Gordon Kuenn
Sep 5, 2012
Gordon F. Kuenn, age 86 of Montello (formerly of Milwaukee) went to his heavenly home Wednesday morning, September 5, 2012 from the VA Hospital in Madison. Gordon was born on August 21, 1926 in Milwaukee to William and Florence (Steffens) Kuenn. He enlisted in the Marines at the age of 17 and served his country with 4th Marine Division in...
Audrey Kuenn
Aug 30, 2012
Audrey L. Kuenn, age 85 of Montello (formerly of Milwaukee) went to her heavenly home, Thursday morning, August 30, 2012 from the Montello Care Center. Audrey was born on November 20, 1926 in Milwaukee to Earl and Anna (Lemke) Bingaman. She graduated from Girls' Tech in 1944 and later married Gordon Kuenn on April 20, 1946. They lived in Milwaukee...
Ann Trimble
Aug 19, 2012
Ann Marie Trimble, age 91 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, August 19, 2012 at the Heritage House in Portage. Ann was born in Packwaukee to Eugene and Clara (Reiche) Herman on June 15, 1921. She attended grade school in Packwaukee and graduated from the Westfield High School. Ann married Raymond Trimble on July 7, 1943 at Langely...
Glenn Meilahn
Aug 18, 2012
Glenn Robert Meilahn, age 77 of Montello (formerly of Fond du Lac) passed away Saturday evening, August 18, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 5, 1935 in Fond du Lac to Edward and Leona (Maske) Meilahn. Glenn married Delores 'Lori' Poppe at the Salem United Methodist Church in Fond du Lac on May 7, 1960. Glenn was...
Kim Klawitter
Aug 9, 2012
Kim 'Kimmer' H. Klawitter, age 54 of Montello died unexpectedly at his home Thursday, August 9, 2012. Kim was born in Portage on November 15, 1957, the son of Henry and Jelaine (Doepke). He was a 1976 graduate of Montello High School and shortly thereafter he enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served his four year commitment and...
Edith Roe
Aug 4, 2012
Edith 'Edie' W. Roe, age 90, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior from the Montello Care Center on Saturday morning, August 4, 2012. Edie was born in rural Lexington, SC to Jasper and Lottie (Rawl) Boles on February 7, 1922. While attending nursing school, she met Robert Roe in Spartenburg, SC and August 14,...
Barbara Frohling
Aug 3, 2012
Barbara Jean Frohling, age 76, of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday evening, August 3, 2012. God called her home after an eleven year courageous battle with cancer. Barb was born in Chicago on June 19, 1936 to Harold and Winifred (O'Shea) Wood. She married Jerry Frohling in South Elgin, IL on April 15, 1967 and after...
Michael Hillsberg
Aug 2, 2012
Michael G. Hillsberg, age 52 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, August 2, 2012 surrounded by his family at home. Mike was born in Green Bay on February 17, 1960 to Eugene and Arlene (Londo) Hillsberg. He attended school and spent his younger years in the Fox Valley. Mike worked as a mason and later married Brenda Guerndt on...
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