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.
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...
Kay Theisen
Apr 13, 2012
Kay F. Theisen (nee Hammond), age 74 of Montello, passed away after of a short illness on Friday, April 13, 2012 surrounded by her loving family at home. Kay was born August 3, 1937 in White Creek, WI and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School. Kay worked as a legal secretary for several law firms in the Montello and Wautoma areas....
Amanda Boeker
Apr 3, 2012
Amanda Kay Boeker, age 31 of Madison, formerly of Germania, Marquette County passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, April 3, 2012 surrounded by her family at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Amanda was born on June 26, 1980 in Portage to Wayne 'Bud' and Tracy (Nelson) Boeker. Amanda graduated from Montello High School in 1998 and furthered her education at UW-Oshkosh with...
Lisa Stansbury
Mar 25, 2012
Lisa Lynn Stansbury, age 36, formerly of Montello, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 25, 2012 into the loving arms of our savoir, Jesus Christ. Lisa was born on December 13, 1975 in Madison to Judy and Gary Schmidtke-Stansbury. Lisa grew up in Madison and also Montello with her parents and sister, Tami Stansbury. Lisa was a loving daughter, sister and...
Janice Toth
Mar 22, 2012
Janice G. Toth, age 79, of Packwaukee passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, March 22, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Janice was born in Skokie, Il on May 30, 1932 to Edward and Margaret (Genz) Boekenhauer. She married Peter J. Toth on May 5, 1951 in Morton Grove, Il at St. Martha's Catholic Church and from that...
Emily Klump
Mar 15, 2012
Emily Elaine Klump, age 80 of Oxford, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Emily was born on March 20, 1931 in Jackson Township, Adams County, to Frederick and Katie (Hayes) Nelson. Emily attended both elementary and high school in Oxford, graduating in 1948. She furthered her education at the Milwaukee Business College; working many...
Milo Ethum
Mar 13, 2012
Milo Ethun, age 77 of Montello died Tuesday evening at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. At this time all arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will appear as soon as it becomes available.
Robert Mazurek
Mar 12, 2012
Robert 'Bronco' Mazurek, age 73 of Montello passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 at his home on Buffalo Lake. Robert was born in St. Louis, MO on July 17, 1938 to John and Lottie (Panus) Mazurek. He graduated from Grayslake High School in Grayslake, IL and he furthered his education at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, graduating in 1961....
Mervin Nagle
Mar 3, 2012
Mervin 'Red' Nagle, age 81 of Montello passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 3, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. Red was born in Chicago on February 18, 1931 to Mervin W. and Anna (Redding) Nagle. Red worked as a hot tar roofer for over 35 years in the Chicago area; the majority...
Fern Marshall
Feb 29, 2012
Fern E. Marshall, age 83 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, February 29, 2012 at Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage. Fern was born in Winter, WI on July 29, 1928 to Richard and Louisa (Hammon) Nelson. She married Ralph Marshall in Dolton, IL on July 2, 1955 at St. Paul Lutheran Church and from that union came two children....
Walter Buchholtz
Feb 27, 2012
Walter H. Buchholtz, age 95, of Westfield passed away peacefully early Monday morning, February 27, 2012 at Harris Villa. He was born on July 19th, 1916 to Otto and Olga (Kruger) Buchholtz at their home in Springfield Township, Marquette County. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westfield. He married Thelma Crawford June 22nd, 1940. In 1941,...
Daniel Pangborn
Feb 27, 2012
Daniel R. Pangborn, age 52 of Westfield passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord Jesus Monday evening, February 27, 2012 at University Hospital in Madison. Beloved son of DeWitt and Sharryl Pangborn. Dear brother of Sharilyn (Dale) Olson, Thomas (Susan) Pangborn, Cathiane (Jeffrey) Porasik and Patrick (Kimberly) Pangborn. Loving father of David Pangborn. Also survived by many nieces,...
Bernadine Hartwig
Feb 22, 2012
Bernadine Hartwig, age 82, of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 22, 2012 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Bernadine was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1929 in La Crosse, WI to Elmer and Luella (Hensel) Voshart. She was born again through baptism on December 15, 1929 and confirmed at Mt. Calvary Ev. Lutheran...
Vivian Harring
Feb 22, 2012
Vivian B. Harring, age 89 of Montello went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday evening, February 22, 2012 from Berlin Memorial Hospital. Vivian was born on February 10, 1923 to Arthur and Blanche (Edwards) Wardell in Hammond, IN. She married Vince Spanier who preceded her in death, from that union came five children. Her second marriage was to...
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