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.
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...
Thomas Campion
Feb 22, 2012
Thomas J. Campion, age 51 of Packwaukee died Wednesday afternoon, February 22, 2012. Tom was born in Portage on March 20, 1960 to Maurice and Mary Lou (Sullivan) Campion. Tom graduated from Montello High School in 1979. Following high school he served his country as member of the US Navy. Tom enjoyed spending time with his friends and family; some...
Dale Krueger
Feb 16, 2012
Dale K. Krueger, age 72 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Thursday morning, February 16, 2012 at his home after lengthy battle with cancer. Dale was born in Milwaukee to Howard and Corrine (Clauer) Krueger on June 8, 1939. He worked as a carpet layer and also for the Germantown School District for 21 years in...
Mary Hunter
Feb 9, 2012
Mary (Foley) Hunter, age 81 of Dalton passed away peacefully Thursday evening, February 9, 2012 at Golden Years Assisted Living in Montello. Mary was born at home in Montello to John and Iva (Blanchard) Foley on March 18, 1930. She graduated from Montello High School in 1949 and later married Wayne Hunter on December 9, 1950. He preceded her in...
Geneieve Schlaefer
Feb 1, 2012
Genevieve 'Gen' Schlaefer, age 91 of Milwaukee (formerly of Montello) passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, February 1, 2012 at St. Camillus Assisted Living in Wauwatosa. Gen was born in Montello on July 12, 1920 at home to Nicholas and Mary Schlaefer. She was a secretary for the United Auto Workers-Milwaukee for many years until she retired. Gen was a very...
John Koceja
Jan 30, 2012
John R. Koceja, age 70 of Montello/Lake Puckaway passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 30, 2012 at the Markesan Resident Home. John was born at home in St. Francis, WI on April 28, 1941 to Raymond and Mary Koceja. On September 14, 1963 he married Mary Jane Dunn at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in West Allis, WI. Together...
John Metcalf
Jan 27, 2012
John 'Jack' Metcalf, age 88 of Montello passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, January 27, 2012 at the Montello Care Center. Jack was born in Montello on August 2, 1923 to John E. and Alice (O'Brien) Metcalf. He graduated from Montello High School in 1942. Jack married Evelyn Wismeth at St. John's Catholic Church in Marshfield, WI on April 28, 1962;...
Donald Bartelt
Jan 16, 2012
Donald 'Don' W. Bartelt, age 79 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 16, 2012 at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI. Don was born in Milwaukee on July 17, 1932 to Gilbert and Norma (Bantlin) Bartelt. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1951 until 1954. During that time, on October 3,...
Geraldine Muehrer
Jan 13, 2012
Geraldine (Nott) Muehrer, age 89 of West Allis, WI and formerly of the Westfield area passed away early Friday morning, January 13, 2012 at the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, Michigan. She was born on July 23, 1922 in Packwaukee Township, Marquette County to Frank and Esther (Thalacker) Nott and baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in...
Carol Cotter
Jan 10, 2012
Carol Ann Cotter, age 65 of Flagstaff, Arizona, formally of Montello, passed away in the early morning hours of January 10, 2012 in Flagstaff. Carol was born May 6th, 1946 in Portage to Louis and Griffie (Waldera) Cotter. Carol was a 1964 graduate of Montello High School and she continued her education at Arizona State University where she received a...
Mary Meyer
Jan 10, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Meyer, age 56 of Montello passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, January 10, 2012 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born in Sopron, Hungary on May 10, 1955 to Steve and Anna (Ruzsak) Ribarits. Mary immigrated to the United States as a young child; she lived in the Chicago area for many years until relocating to Wisconsin. Mary...
Joanne Singles
Dec 23, 2011
Joanne Singles, age 75 of Montello died Friday evening, December 23, 2011 at the Ripon Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia. Joanne was born in St. Charles, IL on June 24, 1936 to Charles and Ruth (Baker) Skinner. She graduated in 1954 from St. Charles High School and on June 28, 1958 she married Arnold Singles...
Wayne Johnson
Dec 21, 2011
Wayne La Dell Johnson, age 45 of Montello died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Wayne was born on May 16, 1966 in Friars Point, Mississippi to Billy Anderson and Rosie Mae Johnson. At an early age he lived in Chicago before returning home to Friars Point. Wayne attended Coahoma Agricultural High School in Clarksdale, Mississippi. It was in 1998 that...
Robert Oliver
Dec 18, 2011
Robert 'Bob' Oliver, age 90 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 18, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 10, 1921 in Dallas, TX to Robert and Bessie (Tunnell) Oliver. Upon completion of high school and college he joined the military and valiantly served his country during World War II as a...
Adele Linn
Dec 1, 2011
Adele (Howe) Linn, age 92 of Montello passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 1, 2011 at Whistling Pines Assisted Living in Waupaca. Adele was born in Chicago on October 23, 1919. She married Walter Linn in Chicago, he preceded her in death in 1970. Adele was a very humorous person, she liked to laugh and play jokes on others. She...
Norma Ambrosich
Nov 26, 2011
Norma Lumblo Ambrosich, age 80 of Montello passed away peacefully at the Montello Care Center early Saturday morning, November 26, 2011. Norma was born on June 3, 1931 in the Town of Deerfield, Waushara County to Elmer and Violet (King) Hansel. She was a 1950 graduate of Wautoma High School and furthered her education to become a teacher at the...
Kenneth Krentz
Nov 25, 2011
Kenneth 'Kenny' Krentz, age 63 of Montello died Friday evening, November 25, 2011 at UW-Hospital in Madison. He was born April 29, 1948 in Portage, WI to Ernest and Adelaide (Klee) Krentz. Kenny was a 1966 graduate of Montello High School; following high school he worked on family farm where he lived for the remainder of his life. He purchased...
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