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.

Erna Pohl
Nov 19, 2009
Erna Elnora (Gilgann) Pohl, age 88, of Newton Township, peacefully joined other family and friends in heavenly peace on Thursday evening, November 19, 2009 at the Montello Care Center. Erna was born on July 16, 1921 to Paul and Ananda (Schwanke) Gilgann in the Township of Crystal Lake, Marquette County, WI. In her younger years she worked in Dubuque, Iowa...

Virginia Graham
Nov 6, 2009
Virginia Mae Graham, age 85, of Montello, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2009 at Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. Virginia was born on January 25, 1924 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. During her working years she owned and operated dance studios in the Chicago suburbs. When Virginia wasn't teaching the art of dance she was dancing herself...
Lorraine Barten
Oct 17, 2009
Lorraine Evelyn (Elletson) Barten, age 90, of Montello peacefully joined other family and friends in heavenly peace on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Columbia Health Care in Wyocena. Lorraine was born on August 13, 1919 in Buffalo, MN to Ruben and Myrtle (Cunningham) Elletson. She married Leo Barten on September 7, 1940 and together they moved to Milwaukee and stayed...
Harvey Anderson
Oct 12, 2009
Harvey A. Anderson, age 86, of Montello, passed away peacefully early Monday, October 12, 2009 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center in Madison, WI. Harvey was born in Glenwood City, WI on September 10th, 1923 to Arthur and Alpha Anderson. He graduated from Glenwood City High and joined the Army Aircorp where he proudly served as a...
Victor Sommerfeldt
Sep 29, 2009
Victor E. Sommerfeldt, age 79, of Montello passed away Thursday, September 29, 2009 at the Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born to Otto and Dora (Ponto) Sommerfeldt on April 15th 1930 in the Township of Mecan. Victor farmed his entire life; he also was an avid hunter and a passionate saw mill operator. Victor was an active member...
Louis Binkus
Sep 29, 2009
Louis Binkus Jr., age 83, of Montello passed away on Tuesday September 29, 2009 at the Montello Care Center. Louis was born in Chicago, IL to Louis and Josie (Chekonaucki) Binkus on March 31, 1926. He married Roxanne Appel on October 23, 1982 in Melrose Park, IL; she preceded him in death on January 6th, 2001. Throughout his life Louis...

Garnet Holsted
Sep 28, 2009
Garnet (Allen) Holsted, age 81, Township of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2009 at her home. She was born in Hampshire, IL to Ernest and Elta (Tewksbury) Allen on March 23, 1928. On August 27, 1950 she married Don Holsted and together they moved from Hampshire, IL to the Budsin/Crystal Lake area in 1969. Garnet was...