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.
Maria Anderson
Dec 28, 2009
Maria M. Anderson, age 65, of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 28, 2009 at her home. She was born on April 27, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Daniel and Genevieve (Steinburger) Torres and married William Anderson November 22, 1969. Together they worked and raised their family in the Chicago area until retiring to Montello in the 2000. Maria...
Velma Martin
Dec 24, 2009
Velma Martin, age 97, of Montello, formerly of Oxford passed away on December 24th, 2009 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on November 10, 1912 in Nilwood, Il to Edward and Sara (Davis) Cain and married Loren Martin on May 5, 1935, he preceded her in death in December of 2001. Velma worked as a buyer of women's...
Margaret Gowey
Dec 21, 2009
Margaret Louise Gowey, age 80, of Montello passed away peacefully late Monday, December 21, 2009 at Divine Savior Extended Care in Portage. She was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on September 10, 1929 to Thomas and Frieda (Fiebke) Rinehart. Margaret grew up on a small farm east of Medford, Wisconsin and attended Medford High School. She married John Gowey on March...
Arvilla Smart
Dec 15, 2009
Arvilla Ida Smart, age 91, of Montello passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Arvilla was born on April 21, 1918, the daughter of Henry and Minnie Menge in the Town of Mecan, Marquette County, Wisconsin. She grew up on Lake Puckaway at Menge's Resort, which is now Good Old Days. She often spoke fondly of her days on...
Jean Rohrer
Dec 3, 2009
Jean H. Rohrer, age 76, of Montello passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the Montello Care Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jean was born on July 7, 1933 in Bern, Switzerland to the late Jean and Lucy Rohrer. After coming to the United States, Jean valiantly served in the U.S. Army from 1958 until 1960....
Gerald Messner
Dec 1, 2009
Gerald Lee Messner, age 74, of Montello passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at the Montello Care Center. He was born on May 30th, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Carl and Irene (Patterson) Messner. Jerry married Eileen Marshall on February 13, 1954 and together they raised their six children in the Chicago area; throughout their lives they enjoyed...
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...
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