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.
Frederick Ford
May 8, 2011
Frederick 'Fritz' Ford, age 84 of Montello died unexpectedly at his home Sunday morning, May 8, 2011. Fritz was born in Janesville, WI on July 7, 1926 to Frederick and Claire (Clapp) Ford. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1944 and then joined the Navy where he valiantly served his country during World War II. Fritz married Helen Connors...
Lona Hardell
Apr 27, 2011
Lona L. Hardell, age 54, of Montello passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, April 27, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. She was born in Ripon, WI on November 1, 1956 to Gordon and Lila (Henry) McFarlin. Lona graduated from Montello High School in 1975 and married Randy Hardell at St....
Victor Gruling
Apr 22, 2011
Victor A. Gruling, age 88, of Montello passed away peacefully Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Montello Care Center. Victor was born in Hamburg, WI to Robert C. and Otilie (Zastrow) Gruling. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during World War II under General Eisenhower. On August 15, 1959 he married Leola Richmond in...
Nicole Miller
Apr 20, 2011
Nicole Marie Miller, age 28 of Montello died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, April 20, 2011. Nicole was born in Anaheim, CA to Ernest Miller Sr. and Rose O'Connell on October 26, 1982. She moved to Montello in 1989 and graduated from Montello High School in 2001. Following high school she attended Martin's School of Cosmetology in Madison where she excelled as...
John Hunt
Apr 10, 2011
John L. Hunt, age 67 of New Lisbon, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. John was born in Huntsville, TX on August 13, 1943 to Leroy and Anna (Milkavich) Hunt. John worked as a dock worker unloading and loading trucks. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and had a passion for...
Donna Holmes
Apr 10, 2011
Donna M. Holmes, age 72 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday evening, April 10, 2011 at her home. She was born in Madison on August 23, 1938 to Jesse and Agnes (Esse) DeWitt. She was a 1955 graduate of Madison East High School where she was the first female student to ever receive a scholarship....
Kenneth Paczkowski
Apr 5, 2011
Kenneth J. Paczkowski, age 75 of Montello, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, April 5, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Madison. Ken was born on March 27, 1936 in Suamico, WI to Walter and Clara (Yusvak) Paczkowski. He valiantly served his country in the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army and then married Arline Jagodzinski in Milwaukee...
Jeanne Nestor
Mar 31, 2011
Jeanne V. Nestor, age 82, Flossmoor, passed away peacefully March 31, 2011. She was born on October 22, 1928 to Dillon and Margaret (San Fellipo) O'Neil in Chicago. Jeanne married Dr. Allan Nestor on April 3, 1948 and together they raised their four children in Oak Lawn. She is survived by her children: Pamela (Robert) Crawford of Westfield, WI, Jan...
Keith Glaser
Mar 21, 2011
Keith F. Glaser, age 82, of Montello passed away peacefully early Monday morning, March 21, 2011 at his home. Keith was born on February 6, 1929 in Muscatine, IA to Julius and Harriet (Royal) Glaser. He valiantly served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Army. Following WWII he married Shirley DeKoning in Aberdeen,...
Arnold Singles
Mar 16, 2011
Arnold 'Arnie' K. Singles, age 77, of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, March 16, 2011 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. Arnie was born on June 30, 1933 in Midland, Michigan and he married Joanne Skinner on June 28, 1958. Arnie owned and operated Singles Roofing Company in Elgin and also in the Montello/Westfield area for over...
Verna Gelhar
Mar 12, 2011
Verna M. Gelhar, age 85, of Markesan passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 12, 2011 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born on July 5, 1925 in Dalton, the daughter of Margaret and Rudolph Graff. Verna was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Dalton. On October 5, 1947, she married Marvin...
Duane Phillips
Mar 10, 2011
Duane 'Duke' Phillips, age 23 of Montello/Deforest died unexpectedly on Thursday evening March 10, 2011 at his home. Duke was born on September 9, 1987 in Madison to Andrew 'Pete' and Melissa 'Missy' (Grosse) Phillips and was raised by his grandparents Duane and Phyllis Phillips of rural Montello. Duke loved to make people smile; he enjoyed playing the guitar, riding...
Margaret Klawitter
Mar 2, 2011
Margaret D. Klawitter, age 96 of Montello passed away Wednesday evening March 2, 2011 surrounded by her family at the Montello Care Center. She was born in Packwaukee Township, Marquette County on August 18, 1914 to Raymond and Cora (Leonard) Barron. She graduated from Montello High School and then married Herbert H. Klawitter on November 26, 1932. Margaret was a...
Wanda Hardie
Feb 28, 2011
Wanda Jeane Hardie, age 70 of Montello passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 28, 2011 surrounded by her family at her home. Wanda was born on May 14, 1940 in Alliance, OH to Herbert and Thelma (Johnson) Rummel. She graduated from high school in 1958 and entered the U.S. Navy where she served her country and also met Marlowe...
Paul Duesterhoeft
Feb 23, 2011
Paul G. Duesterhoeft, age 83 of Montello passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage following a courageous battle with cancer. Paul was born on February 20, 1928 to George and Elizabeth (Hoeft) Duesterhoeft at their farm house in the Township of Montello. Paul was baptized and confirmed at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Township...
Julius Ptasienski
Feb 17, 2011
Julius 'Jules' C. Ptasienski, age 70 of Montello passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2011 in West Lafayette, Indiana while traveling to Alabama. Jules was born in North Chicago on July 1, 1940 to Peter Sr. and Stella Ptasienski. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and married Kathy Marolt on July 14, 1962 in Waukegan, IL and together...
Diana Beaver
Feb 8, 2011
Diana L. Beaver, age 73 of Montello passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, February 8, 2010 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on April 28, 1937 in Delevan, WI to Chet and Evelyn (Smith) Worthing. She was united in marriage to Harlan R. Curtis in 1958 at the United Methodist Church in Poynette; he preceded her in death on...
Donald Schwochert
Feb 3, 2011
Donald L. Schwochert, age 80 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage after an extended illness. He was finally able to let go and join Jesus and his wife who he missed beyond belief. He was born on August 24, 1930 in Buffalo Township, Marquette County to...
Gary Sweeney
Feb 1, 2011
Gary G. Sweeney, of Montello left us too soon at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with cancer. He drifted away peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, February 1, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on June 13, 1944 in Milwaukee to Lawrence and Shirley (Lorentz) Sweeney. Gary proudly served his country in the United...
Goodman Fields
Jan 23, 2011
Goodman 'Goody' Fields Jr., age 69, of Montello passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 23, 2011 at his home. Goody was born on January 16, 1942 in Laona, WI to Goodman and Louise (Stassel) Fields Sr. He married Barbara Beay in Illinois on January 19, 1962 and together they worked and raised their two sons in Milwaukee until moving to the...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
