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.
Michael Oakes
Feb 4, 2013
Michael James Oakes, 59 of Montello died unexpectedly Monday, February 4, 2013. He was born in Portage on March 31, 1953 to Sidney and Rose (Kleist) Oakes. Mike graduated from Montello High School in 1971 and went on to become a master plumber. He owned and operated Oakes Plumbing for many years. Mike was an avid outdoorsman; especially deer hunting...
Leopoldine Koelbl
Jan 24, 2013
Leopoldine 'Omi' Koelbl, wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Montello passed away peacefully at age 91 surrounded by her family Thursday afternoon, January 24, 2013 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Omi was born in Wallern, Bohemia to Johann and Hedwig (Rauscher) Kasper on September 3, 1921. She married Frank Koelbl and together they emigrated with their family in...
Edna Ritchie
Jan 23, 2013
Edna Lillian Ritchie, age 104 of Montello passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, January 23, 2013 at Harris Villa in Westfield. She was born in Montello to Seth and Alvina (Nickel) Cummings on August 23, 1908. Edna was baptized at Trinity United Methodist Church that same year and went on to graduate from Montello High School in 1924; following high school...
Carl Voigtlander Jr
Jan 21, 2013
Carl J. Voigtlander Jr., age 81 of Packwaukee passed away Monday evening, January 21, 2013 at his home. He was born in Gilman, IL to Carl and Margaret (Jonas) Voigtlander Sr. Carl valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Navy and later married Thelma Louise Houston on July 3, 1950 in Hernando, Mississippi. They moved to...
David Bevan
Jan 14, 2013
David Arthur Bevan, age 82 of Westfield (formerly of Cornish, New Hampshire) passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 14, 2013 at the American Way CBRF in Portage. He was born on April 2, 1930 in Troy, New York to the late Reverend Dr. Frank W. Bevan and Frances W. Bevan and spent his summers in Maine at their cottage where...
Orlan Warnke
Jan 10, 2013
Orlan E. Warnke, age 98 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday morning, January 10, 2013 with his great-niece by his side at Whispering Pines CBRF in Plover. Orlan was born in Germania on October 2, 1914 to Henry and Clara Warnke. He graduated from Montello High School in 1932 and valiantly served his country as a member of the United...
Jan Nau
Jan 10, 2013
Jan Arthur Nau, age 58 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, January 10, 2013 at the American Way CBRF in Portage. Jan was born in Milwaukee on May 13, 1954 to the late Donald and Florence (Kummer) Nau. He graduated from Bayview High School and then to work for the Bucyrus-Erie Corporation as a welder. Jan moved to Packwaukee...
Donna Vierow
Dec 30, 2012
Donna M. Vierow, age 81 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Elmhurst, IL on October 10, 1931 to Martin and Lillian (Voss) Moeller. Donna was a 1949 graduate of York High School in Elmhurst and on September 30, 1950 she was united in marriage to Henry...
Lon Morgan
Dec 25, 2012
Lon G. Morgan, age 74 of Packwaukee passed away at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer, Tuesday morning, December 25, 2012. He was born on July 23, 1938 in Janesville, WI to John and Mildred (Guse) Morgan. Lon married Rhonda Hanson and together they had two children: Gwen and Chris. He later married Linda Fields on September 20,...
Justus Spillner Jr
Dec 21, 2012
Justus 'Skip' Spillner Jr., age 71 of Montello died Friday afternoon, December 21, 2012 at UW Hospital in Madison. Justus was born in Chicago, IL on March 6, 1941 to Justus Sr. and Alice (Schmidt) Spillner. He was a 1959 graduate of Montello High School and served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1960 until...
Emma Vesecky
Dec 7, 2012
Emma E. Vesecky, age 71 of Montello passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer at her home, early Friday morning December 7, 2012. Emma was born in Berwyn, IL on June 23, 1941 to Jacob and Francis (Stroop) Wilhelm. She was raised in Cicero, IL and on August 29, 1964 she married Rudy Vesecky at Mary Queen of...
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...
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