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.
Frances Mason
Sep 5, 2010
Frances E. Mason, age 91, of Beloit formerly of Packwaukee, died Sunday morning, September 5, 2010 at the Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 13, 1919 in Richland Center, WI to the late Frank and Jennie (Blackman) Sawyer. Frances married Harry 'Shorty' Mason on March 23, 1940 in Dubuque, IA; he preceded her in death on October 14,...
Jacqueline Schwochert
Aug 27, 2010
Jacqueline 'Jackie' C. Schwochert, age 78 of Dalton, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2010 at Markesan Resident Home. She was born on September 25, 1931, daughter of the late William and Gwendolyn (Sherman) Kozlowski. Jackie married Gerald 'Bud' Schwochert on October 22, 1949, he preceded her in death on October 4, 1990. Jackie loved life and lived it...
Donald Claesges
Aug 22, 2010
Donald Edward Claesges, age 68 of Montello/Harrisville died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, August 22nd, 2010 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born to John and Margaret (Zabors) Claesges on September 24th, 1941 in West Milwaukee. He married Carol Hintz on June 6th, 1964 and dedicated his 35-year...
Victor Krueger
Aug 21, 2010
Victor Ralph Krueger, age 80, of Montello passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at UW Hospital in Madison. Victor was born in Spencer, WI on July 18, 1930 to the late George and Luella (Keisling) Krueger. Victor served his country as a member of the United States Air Force in the Korean War and on December 27, 1952 he...
Lila McFarlin
Aug 20, 2010
Lila Mae McFarlin, age 86 of Montello, passed away early Friday, August 20, 2010 surrounded by her family at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born in Minnesota on April 21, 1924 to John and Belle (Tower) Henry. In June of 1941 she married Gordon McFarlin and together they raised a family of 10 children. Lila enjoyed reading and writing poetry,...
Gerald Fleming
Aug 16, 2010
Gerald Robert Fleming, age 68, of Montello passed away Monday, August 16, 2010 at Berlin Memorial Hospital after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born to Orville and Henrietta (LeNoble) Fleming on February 6, 1942 in Little Chute, WI. He valiantly served his country in the United States Navy, and on January 2, 1965 he married Ann...
Eleanor Bubolz
Aug 10, 2010
Eleanor Adelaide (Geske) Bubolz, age 87, of Montello passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Divine Savior Extended Care in Portage, WI. Eleanor was born on August 11, 1922 in Montello to Harry and Ella (Draeger) Geske. She graduated from Montello High School in 1940 and on March 30, 1946 she married Walter Bubolz in Milwaukee at Bethesda...
Edward Fesus
Jul 19, 2010
Edward M. Fesus, age 68, of Montello passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 19, 2010 near Sparta, WI doing something he loved, riding his bicycle. Ed was born on October 4, 1941 in Chicago to Louis and Margaret (Fodor) Fesus. Ed married Mary Lou Hepler on November 10, 1962 in Chicago and together they moved to various parts of country...
Lyle Heiling
Jul 19, 2010
Lyle J. Heiling, age 78, of Montello passed away early Monday morning July 19, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI. He was born on January 26, 1932 in Beaver Dam, WI to Oscar and Agnes (Schultz) Heiling. Lyle graduated from Horicon High School in 1949 and married Mary Witkowski at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waupun on September...
Robert Hamilton
Jul 15, 2010
Robert F. Hamilton, age 81, of Montello passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Divine Savior Extended Care in Portage. Robert was born on March 19, 1929 in Chicago, IL. He worked as a cement truck driver for most of his life. He married Donella Jennett on St. Patrick's Day in 1989 and together they retired to their...
Jo Lepka
Jul 8, 2010
Jo 'Josephine' Lepka, age 94, of Harrisville passed away Thursday evening July 8, 2010 at her home. She was born on October 22, 1915 in Louka, Czechoslovakia to John and Josephine (Kolar) Novotny and married Timothy Lepka in April of 1942; he preceded her death in 1990. Jo was a very caring and resilient individual. She was a devoted member...
Wilma Krueger
Jul 2, 2010
Wilma Winona Krueger, age 87, of Montello, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Hospice House of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI. She was born in Grand Marsh, WI on December 20, 1922 to Earl and Jessie (Thorne) Ward. Wilma was married to Herbert Krueger of Montello until he passed away in 1971. She was a devoted...
Gordon Ritchie
Jul 1, 2010
Gordon 'Gordie' C. Ritchie, age 92, of Montello, passed away peacefully at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King, WI on Thursday, July 1, 2010. Born in Montello on April 1, 1918, Gordie was the only child of Alexander and Evelyn (Manthey) Ritchie. After his mother's early death in 1919, his father married Marie Eichinger who helped raise Gordie from infancy...
Kathleen Aldrich
Jun 21, 2010
Kathleen Inez Aldrich, age 89, of Montello passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on April 1, 1921 in Miles City, Montana to Walter and Helen (Arneberg) Collins. Kathleen attended St. John's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Montello High School in 1939. She married Byron Aldrich on June 29, 1940...
Walter Cacic
Jun 18, 2010
Walter 'Wally' M. Cacic, age 84, of Montello passed away early Friday morning, June 18, 2010 at his home. Wally was born in Lyons, IL on October 11, 1925, the son of Michael and JoAnna (Cebry) Cacic. He had five brothers and one sister. Wally married Marlene Borkowski at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello. Wally graduated from...
Andrew Polk
Jun 4, 2010
Andrew Arthur Polk, age 36, of Montello passed away on Friday June 4, 2010 as a result of a tractor accident. He was born on April 11, 1974 in Portage to Art and Barb (Baker) Polk. Raised in Montello, he graduated from Montello High School in 1993 and graduated from Ripon College in 1997. He had an immense love for...
Patricia Duffy
May 29, 2010
Patricia 'Pat' Duffy, age 83, of Montello passed away peacefully on Saturday May 29, 2010 at the Hospice House of Home Health United in Baraboo. She was born on July 29, 1926 in Milwaukee to Earl and Ruth Ellen (Reardon) Bowers. Pat lived in Milwaukee until August 16, 1952 when she married Earl Duffy at St. John the Baptist Catholic...
Adeline Henke
May 18, 2010
Adeline Helen (Smalley) Henke, age 90, of Wautoma, formerly of Montello passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at the Wild Rose Hospital. She was born on December 30, 1919 in Adams County, WI to Louis and Susan (Marquardt) Smalley. She graduated from Rufus King high school in 1939 and married Howard Henke on May 3, 1941 in Milwaukee. She held...
June Ladik
May 16, 2010
June (Gaulke) Ladik, age 86, of Montello passed away early Sunday, May 16, 2010 at her home. She was born in Milwaukee to Walter and Linda (Krueger) Gaulke on January 6, 1924. She married John Ladik on October 3, 1942 at the Cross Lutheran Church in Milwaukee; together they worked and raised their four children in Milwaukee until retiring to...
Arnold Hillmer Sr
May 3, 2010
Arnold Hillmer Sr., age 76, of Montello, formerly of Milwaukee passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at the Zilber Family Hospice Center in Wauwatosa, WI. He was born on October 24, 1933 in Milwaukee to Erwin and Irene (Bahr) Hillmer. On November 20, 1954 he married Donna Ludke in Mukwonago and together they had two sons. In his working years,...
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