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.
Elizabeth Newhouse
Jul 25, 2012
Elizabeth 'Betty' Newhouse, age 86 of Madison, formerly of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, July 25, 2012 at Oakwood Village in Madison. Betty was born at home in Montello on November 14, 1925 to Antone and Hilda (Kronser) Weiske. She was a 1944 graduate of Montello High School and on September 13, 1948 she married John 'Bud' Newhouse in...
Richard Becker
Jul 23, 2012
Richard Ralph Becker, age 83, of Montello died Monday morning, July 23, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 18th 1928 in Madison, the son of Harvey and Esther (Pufahl) Becker. Richard graduated from Middleton High School in 1946. He married his first love Linda (Williby) on August 13, 1952. Richard served in the...
Joyce Gniotczynski
Jun 29, 2012
Joyce M. Gniotczynski (nee Mountcastle), age 86 of Montello, formerly of Milwaukee passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 29, 2012 at UW Hospital in Madison. Joyce was born in Milwaukee on January 8, 1926 to George and Martha Mountcastle. She attended Bayview High School in Milwaukee and worked for various companies; later retiring from Easy Painter, Inc. after more than...
Sherman Bean
Jun 29, 2012
Sherman P. Bean of Huntley, IL (formerly of Montello) passed away peacefully on Friday evening, June 29, 2012 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois. He was born December 7, 1935 in Milwaukee to Walter and Evelyn Bean and grew up in Montello. He served our country as member of the United States Air Force after high school and then graduated...
Carolyn Pickett
Jun 25, 2012
Carolyn Pickett, age 89 of Markesan passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, June 25, 2102 at the Berlin Memorial Hospital. Carolyn will be cremated and a private family inurnment will take place in Catlin, IL at a later date.
John Arenz
Jun 18, 2012
John 'Dick' R. Arenz, age 76, of Montello passed away Monday evening at the Montello Care Center. He was born in Fond du Lac on July 10, 1935 to John and June (Cleveland) Arenz. John valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Marines from 1954 until 1957 earning multiple service medals. He later married Patricia Miller...
Scott Choate
Jun 12, 2012
Scott James Choate, age 45 of Montello, peacefully passed over to the other side at his parent's home Tuesday evening, June 12, 2012. Scott was born in Rockford, IL on April 12, 1967. He moved to Montello 12 years ago to be near his parents once again. Scott had always loved this area. His immediate family made numerous trips visiting...
Howard Zellmer
Jun 7, 2012
Howard W. Zellmer, age 75, of Montello passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, early Thursday morning, June 7, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Howard was born on the family farm in Shields Township, Marquette County on July 19, 1936 to Paul and Irene (Pischke) Zellmer. He was a 1954 graduate of Montello High School and on February...
Mary Moe
Jun 6, 2012
Mary Louise Moe, age 67 of Montello went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday evening, June 6, 2012 from the Montello Care Center. Mary was born in Milwaukee on February 13, 1945 to Lester and Georgianna (Gregg) Moe. Mary was employed by Rayovac Battery until she moved to Montello in the early 1970's. While in Montello, Mary worked...
Debra Schmitz
Jun 4, 2012
Debra 'Deb' L. Schmitz, age 49 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly, early Monday morning, June 4, 2012 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Deb was born in Cross Plains, WI on August 25, 1962. She was raised in DeForest and later moved to the Montello Area and married Dale Schmitz on September 19, 2003. Deb enjoyed the outdoors; deer hunting,...
Thora Bro
May 27, 2012
Thora 'Connie' Bro, age 95 of Montello, WI and also of Katy, TX, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, May 27, 2012 surrounded by her family at home. She was born in Bode, Iowa on July 26, 1916 to Henry and Sarah Gullixson. Connie graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls with a degree in Education. She later...
Adelaide Krentz
May 26, 2012
Adelaide 'Addie' Catherine Krentz, age 89 of Montello passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, May 26, 2012 at Martha's CBRF in Princeton. Addie was born in Flushing, New York on April 4, 1923 to Walter and Adelaide (Scherg) Klee. Addie was working as a secretary for Montgomery Wards when she met Ernest Krentz while he was stationed in New York serving...
Derek Ferch
May 22, 2012
Derek David Ferch, age 24 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in La Crosse. Derek was born in Berlin, WI on February 24, 1988 to David and Judy (Holmes) Ferch. He was a 2006 graduate of Sun Prairie High School and was most recently working for a commercial fishing company from the La Crosse area. Derek loved...
Warren Conkey
May 18, 2012
Warren E. Mc Conkey, age 65, of Westfield died Friday, May 18, 2012 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Warren was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on August 25, 1946 to Douglas and Mildred (Forester) Mc Conkey. He valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a medic for the 101st...
Zelma Cragin
May 14, 2012
Zelma Elsa Cragin, age 94 of Montello, died early Monday morning, May 14, 2012 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on February 18, 1918 in Mecan Township, Marquette County to August and Emma (Prill) Draeger. On August 22, 1936 she married Bernard Cragin at the St. John's Lutheran Church parsonage in Montello; he preceded her in death on...
William Maddock Jr
May 4, 2012
William Maddock, age 83 of Montello died early Friday morning, May 4, 2012 at the Montello Care Center. At his request, he will be cremated and private family services will be held at a later date.
Janis Tollefson
May 2, 2012
Janis Marie Tollefson, age 64 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, May 2, 2012 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Janis was born on July 2, 1947 in Stevens Point, WI to Herman and Alice (Finnessy) Herrick. She was a graduate of Rio High School and later married Odell Tollefson on September 30, 1967 in Portage. Janis was a...
Martin Travis
May 2, 2012
Martin 'Marty' Travis, age 81, of Montello passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, May 2, 2012 surrounded by his family at his home. Marty was born in Chicago on September 11, 1930 to John and Mary (Trlak) Travis. Marty valiantly served his country as a paratrooper in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He later married Irene Cotte in...
Deloris Campbell
Apr 25, 2012
Deloris O. Campbell, age 92 of Montello passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, April 25, 2012 at the Home Health United St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. She was born on October 27, 1919 at home in Lewiston Township, Columbia County to Harry and Lillie Paulson. Deloris attended elementary school in Wyocena and graduated from Portage High School in 1937. On...
Hiram Rhoads
Apr 20, 2012
Hiram 'Dusty' S. Rhoads, age 87 of Dalton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday evening, April 20, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. Dusty was born on January 5, 1925 in Taylorville, IL to Samuel and Goldie (Simpson) Rhoads. He attended school in Springfield, IL and furthered his education at Art Center College in California. Dusty...
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