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.
John Noegel
Dec 29, 2010
John S. Noegel, age 57 of Packwaukee passed away December 29, 2010 surrounded by his family at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on August 7, 1953 in West Bend to Robert and Elizabeth (Rossman) Noegel. John married Eileen Schoenbeck at St. John's Lutheran Church in West Bend on August 3, 1974. Together they lived in West Bend...
Emily Dawidziak
Dec 28, 2010
Emily Ann Dawidziak, age 95 of Montello formerly of South Milwaukee found eternal peace Tuesday afternoon, December 28, 2010 at Our House Memory Care in Wisconsin Dells. She was born on September 4, 1915 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Anna (Kuzniecki) Zamorski. Emily married George Dawidziak and together they worked and raised their family in the Milwaukee area. She moved...
Sharon Zittlow
Dec 10, 2010
Sharon (Schwochert) Zittlow, age 57 of Oshkosh, formerly of Montello passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home on Friday, December 10, 2010. She was born on May 18, 1953 in Montello to Elmer and Dorothy (Frederick) Schwochert. She graduated from Montello High School and worked various jobs to support her family and eventually settled in...
Anna Cotter
Nov 29, 2010
Anna M. Cotter, age 80 of Montello passed away Monday evening, November 29, 2010 at San Luis Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Green Bay. Anna was born in Kingston, WI to Thomas and Agnes (Burk) Leahy on March 25, 1930 and married Daniel Cotter on June 4, 1955 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kingston. He preceded her in death...
Diana Wieglein
Nov 26, 2010
Diana M. Wieglein, age 65 of Baraboo, formerly of Montello passed away peacefully Friday evening, November 26, 2010 at the St. Clare Care Center in Baraboo. She was born in Washington County, WI to Lawrence and Kathren (Behiem) Mueller on August 14, 1945. Diana married Kenneth Wieglein at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Washington County on November 7, 1963; he...
Irmgard Kleist
Nov 25, 2010
Irmie Tonn Kleist, age 80 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully early Thursday morning November 25, 2010 at Golden years assisted living in Montello with her granddaughter by her side. Irmie was born in Markesan on March 20, 1930 to Ervin and Martha (Strobush) Lungwitz. She was a 1948 graduate of Berlin High School and married Milton Glunn in 1948 in...
Agnes Flynn
Nov 25, 2010
Agnes A. Flynn, age 96, of Montello went to her Lord and Savior early Thursday, November 25, 2010 from the Montello Care Center. Agnes was born on September 4, 1914 in Montello the youngest of seven children to James and Amelia (Warnke) Flynn. Agnes never married and was a lifelong resident of Montello. Agnes was baptized and confirmed at St....
Loretta Shestock
Nov 24, 2010
Loretta (Neck) Shestock, age 88 of Montello passed away peacefully Wednesday evening November 24, 2010 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born in Montello on February 23, 1922 the daughter of Benedict and Gertrude (Laufer) Neck. Loretta married Ransom Shestock on June 23, 1941 in Montello and together they raised their two children and operated Mint-Tello Farms. Loretta...

Albin Streich
Nov 22, 2010
Albin Henry Streich, age 89 of Harrisville passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 at his home. He was born in Shields Township, Marquette County on April 6, 1921 to Jules and Emma (Eichstadt) Streich. Albin was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Budsin and married Vernice Rosanske in Harrisville on October 12, 1946. Albin worked for...
Brian Klawitter
Nov 20, 2010
Brian K. Klawitter, age 51 of Montello passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, November 20, 2010. Brian was born on March 13, 1959 to Clarence and Judith (Jensen). He was a 1977 graduate of Montello High School and following high school he worked and lived on the family farm until recently he also worked as a custodian at the John...
Clement Bonneau
Nov 19, 2010
Clement 'Clem' F. Bonneau, age 89 of Montello passed away peacefully Friday afternoon November 19, 2010 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. Clem was born an only child on April 23, 1921 in Hermansville, MI. He married Mary Mazurco on March 6, 1943 in Milwaukee; she preceded him in death on December 3, 2007. Clem valiantly served his...
John Schneider
Nov 13, 2010
John F. Schneider, age 62 of Montello, passed away Saturday evening November 13, 2010. He was born on January 12, 1948 in Wilmette, IL to Francis and Laura (Speiler) Schneider. John served his country as a member of the United States Army and then worked for many years as a factory worker in Batavia, IL until moving to Lake Puckaway...
Merle Cain
Oct 13, 2010
Merle Lee Cain, age 87 of Montello, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, October 13, 2010 at the Markesan Resident Home. Merle was born in Washington, Pennsylvania to Harry and Pauline (Nanetta) Cain on July 26, 1923. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1941 until 1945. He spent most of his life working as...
Harold Kasten
Oct 11, 2010
Harold A. Kasten, age 88 of Montello, ended his life's walk early Monday, October 11, 2010 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1922 in Wausau, WI to Albert and Lesa (Meihack) Kasten. Harold valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Army Air Corp from 1940 until 1945. On September 6, 1953 he married...
Betty Nelson
Oct 9, 2010
Betty Ann Nelson, age 83, of Montello, WI passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, October 9, 2010 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Loves Park, IL on September 20, 1927 to William and Vera (Basuier) Shenberger. Betty graduated from Swedish American Hospital's nursing program in 1948 and married Peter Nelson on August 8, 1953 at the Salem...
Sue Travis
Oct 5, 2010
Sue Ann Travis, age 77 of Montello, formerly of the Chicago area passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 30, 1933 in Morganton, North Carolina to Lester and Marjorie (Custis) Shell. She married John Travis in Jonas Ridge, NC on July 31, 1961 and together they lived and worked in...
Mabel Dunn
Sep 26, 2010
Mabel E. (Lange) Dunn, age 101, of Montello/Harrisville passed away peacefully at Harris Villa on Sunday evening, September 26, 2010. Mabel was born in Harrisville, Marquette County, WI to Gustav and Emma Lange on May 15, 1909. She graduated from Westfield High School and received her teaching degree from Stevens Point State College. She married Truman Dunn on June 3,...
Arlene Rasmussen
Sep 22, 2010
Arlene 'Bunny' R. (McKnight) Rasmussen, age 75, formerly of Germania passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at The Residences of Forest Lane in Montello. Bunny was born on May 5, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Keith and Clara (Kleven) McKnight. She married Russell Franklin Rasmussen on March 8, 1958 in Bensenville, IL and together they...
Delores Mateske
Sep 11, 2010
Delores Edith Mateske, age 81, of Montello passed away Saturday evening September 11, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. Delores was born in Montello to Edwin and Clara (Walters) Schultz on June 15, 1929. She attended Montello High School and married Robert Mateske on September 30, 1950 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Montello. Delores was a very caring...
Kristy Wrege
Sep 10, 2010
Kristy Ann Wrege, age 27, of Neshkoro/Germania, passed on at her home Thursday September 9th, 2010. Kristy was born in Newark, TX. She was the daughter of Kris & Helene Kestler. Kristy was wed to Kenneth Wrege on August 18th, 2007. She loved animals, art, fashion and reading. Kristy enjoyed doing things for her family and for others. She was...