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.
Mary Werdin
Sep 25, 2011
Mary M. (Atkinson) Werdin, age 74 of Columbus, formerly of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Larson House in Columbus. Mary was born in Portage, WI on August 22, 1937 to Arden and Ruth (Campion) Atkinson. Mary grew up and attended school in Montello; she later lived in Poynette and for the last nine years in...
Brendan Wegner
Sep 14, 2011
Brendan David Wegner, age 21 of Montello died unexpectedly on September 14, 2011 as a result of an accident while working on an oil rig in North Dakota. Brendan was born on April 2, 1990 in Portage, WI to Kevin and Peggy (Bruchs) Wegner. Brendan attended elementary school at St. Peter's (Reedsburg), St. John's (Montello) and was a 2008 graduate...
James McNamara
Aug 28, 2011
James 'Jimmy' Daniel McNamara, age 55, of Montello died early Sunday morning, August 28, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison from injuries he sustained from a motorcycle accident. Jimmy was born in Portage to Dan and Joan (Crossley) McNamara on May 2, 1956. He graduated from Montello High School in 1974 and has been employed by DuMore Corporation of Mauston...
Elizabeth Conhartoski
Aug 24, 2011
Elizabeth 'Betty' (Burger) Conhartoski, age 68, of Milwaukee, formerly of Montello, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, August 24, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born on August 25, 1942 in Roselle, IL to Herbert and Alvina (Hoberstick) Fielitz. Betty married Jerome 'Jerry' Burger and together they owned and operated Montello Apparel from 1965 until his death in...
Gail Newport
Aug 17, 2011
Gail Newport, age 69 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Gail was born November 1, 1941 in Blue Island, IL to Henry and Eugenia (Bush) Bisaga. She worked various jobs as a beautician and bar owner; all the while caring for her family. She moved to Montello with her husband...
Helen Zweifel
Aug 13, 2011
Helen Marion (Frick) Zweifel, age 97, of Montello passed away peacefully early Saturday morning August 13, 2011 surrounded by her family at the Montello Care Center. Helen was born in New Glarus, WI on September 28, 1913; the third child of Jacob and Amalia (Tschudy) Frick. She was baptized and confirmed at the Zwingli Swiss Reformed Church of New Glarus;...
Fred Machajewski Sr
Aug 13, 2011
Fred T. Machajewski Sr., age 70, of Montello died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, August 13, 2011 at his home. Fred was born in Milwaukee on July 7, 1941 and married Mary Novak at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Waterford on June 11, 1966 and from that union came four children. Fred was an avid outdoorsman, he loved to fish, hunt...
Elmer Kenitz
Aug 3, 2011
Elmer J. Kenitz, age 90 of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Montello passed away Wednesday evening, August 3, 2011, at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. Elmer was born on April 26, 1921 in Montello, WI, to Ernest and Emma (Abraham) Kenitz. He graduated from Montello High School in 1939 followed by Waushara County Normal School in 1941 and was a teacher...
Glenda Anderson
Jul 4, 2011
Glenda E. Anderson, age 74 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 4, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born on April, 21 1937 to Glenn and Ann (Dreschler) Anderson. Glenda never married and worked for many years for the Betchel Corporation in San Francisco, California before retiring to the Montello area in...
Grace Fitzgerald-Schaeffer
Jul 1, 2011
Grace M. Fitzgerald-Schaeffer, age 79 of Montello passed peacefully Friday morning, July 1, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Grace was born in Watertown, WI on September 6, 1931 to William and Gertrude (Grady) Fitzgerald. Grace graduated from St. Mary's at Notre Dame and later received a degree in nursing. She worked as a home health provider along with...
Maureen Schulthess
Jun 27, 2011
Maureen M. Schulthess, age 47 of Fox Lake (formerly of Marquette County) died unexpectedly Monday, June 27, 2011 at her home in Fox Lake. Maureen was born in Waukesha, WI on November 5, 1963 to John and Adeline (Richelieu) Schulthess. She lived in various places throughout Wisconsin, but most recently she resided in Fox Lake. Maureen filled her time with...
Eleanor Lapen
Jun 17, 2011
Eleanor Lapen of Montello, age 83, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning June 17, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Eleanor was born in Chicago, IL on July 14, 1927 to Joseph and Lillian (Wojciechowski) Dempozynski, and she married Raymond Lapen on January 6, 1949 at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Chicago. He preceded her in...
Melvin Yasick
Jun 14, 2011
Melvin J. Yasick, age 72 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, June 14, 2011 surrounded by his family at his home. Mel was born in Princeton, WI on February 7, 1939 to Stephen and Eleanor (Woitkielwitz) Yasick. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1957. Mel served his country as a member of the United States Army as well...
William Metcalf
Jun 9, 2011
William 'Bill' J. Metcalf, age 82, of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday evening, June 9, 2011 at the Montello Care Center. Bill was born on November 13, 1928 in Packwaukee Township, Marquette County to Walter and Jesse (Hall) Metcalf. Bill graduated from Montello High School in 1947 and married Delores Stubbe on October 1, 1949; she preceded him in death...
Kenneth Zellmer
Jun 4, 2011
Kenneth R. Zellmer, age 85 of Montello passed away peacefully at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg, Saturday evening, June 4, 2011. Ken was born in Ridgeville, WI on September 1, 1925 to Alvin and Meta (Schedler) Zellmer. Ken served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946. Following his time in the service, Ken was...
Hubert Koss
Jun 1, 2011
Hubert 'Hubie' Koss, age 57 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 1, 2011. He was born in Beckum, Germany on December 9, 1953 to Otto and Lilly (Jeschke) Koss. Hubie immigrated with his family to Madison in 1955 and graduated from Oregon High School in 1971. Hubie served his country as a member of the United States Army and...
Nancy Baker
May 31, 2011
Nancy A. Baker, age 76 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, May 31, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison. Nancy was born in Westfield, WI on April 16, 1935 to Charles and Beatrice (Lamphear) Fuller. She lived in various parts of the country throughout her life and returned to Montello to be closer to family. Nancy enjoyed reading, gardening...
Harlan Atkinson
May 24, 2011
Harlan J. Atkinson, age 80 of Buffalo Township passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday evening at the Montello Care Center after fighting Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's disease. Harlan was born in Packwaukee to John and Madeline (Markofski) Atkinson on August 2, 1930. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1951 until...
Kathryn Washa
May 16, 2011
Kathryn Irene Washa, age 78 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday evening, May 16, 2011 at Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage. She was born in Madison on February 13, 1933 to Edward and Pearl (West) Killerlain. She graduated from Madison Central High School in 1951 and married Francis 'Frank' Washa on February 9, 1952 at the St. John's Catholic Church...
Norman Johnson
May 16, 2011
Norman 'Norm' J. Johnson, age 83 of Montello passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Norm was born on September 29, 1927, the son of Harry and Esther Johnson in Green Bay, WI. Norm served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. Following...
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