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.
Linda Mays
Sep 1, 2023
Linda Lou Mays, age 82 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 1, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Linda was born in Amherst to Martin and Laura (Johnson) Gollnick on February 5, 1941. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1959 and married Thomas Ingram. They moved to the east coast while he was in the Navy;...
Vicki Testa
Aug 31, 2023
Vicki “Vic” L. Testa, age 77 of Montello, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at her home. Vic was born on September 26, 1945 in Melrose Park, IL to George and Leona (Rothermal) Zwetzig. She raised her three children in Illinois and moved to Montello in 1990 with her partner, Evelyn “Ev” Papa. Together they owned and operated Rustic...
Robert Steinhorst
Aug 28, 2023
Robert “Bob” L. Steinhorst, age 88 of Montello passed away peacefully Monday, August 28, 2023 at Randolph Health Services. Bob was born in Milwaukee on November 30, 1934 to Reinhart and Mildred (Pahl) Steinhorst. He attended Poynette High School and married Grace Derge; they had four children and later divorced. Bob became a strong man of faith and active in his...
Fredrick Goodwin
Aug 28, 2023
Fredrick “Fred” Sidney Goodwin, age 72 of Oxford passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 with his wife by his side at Our House Assisted Living in Reedsburg. Fred was born in Forest City, Iowa on July 11, 1951 to Albert and Yvonne (Gustin) Goodwin. He graduated from Hartford Union High School in 1970 and entered the United States Army shortly...
Helen Gray
Aug 24, 2023
Helen R. Gray, age 93 of Lake Placid, Florida (formerly of Endeavor) passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Sebring, FL. Helen was born in Portage on September 8, 1929 to Elmer and Elsie (Rood) Scholes. She graduated from Endeavor Academy and was valedictorian of her high school class. Helen married Arthur Gray on October 14, 1950 at the Moundville...
Robert Shore
Aug 18, 2023
Robert “Rob” Edgar Shore III, age 52 of Adams passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 18, 2023 at UW Hospital in Madison. Rob was born in Racine on April 11, 1971 to Robert and June (Krezinski) Shore Jr. He graduated from William Horlick High School in Racine and married Kimberly Kinkade in Racine on September 4, 1992. Together were blessed with...
Evelyn Barton
Aug 12, 2023
Evelyn Mary Barton, age 95 of Packwaukee passed away peacefully Saturday, August 12, 2023 at SSM St. Claire Hospital in Baraboo after suffering a recent stroke. Evelyn was born on April 5, 1928 to Willard “Butch” and Sara (Pike) Krinkey. She was raised in Packwaukee with her sister Annabel and on December 12, 1945 she married Ernest “Ernie” Barton and...
Debra Eyler
Aug 12, 2023
Debra “Debbie” Jean Eyler, age 64 of Montello passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah. Debbie was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Alan and Rosemarie (Jocko) Robertson. She completed her schooling in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and after moving several times she settled in Montello in 1999. Debbie was an avid and decorated dart thrower, winning...
Edward Campbell Sr.
Aug 10, 2023
Edward Charles Campbell Sr., age 84 of Packwaukee passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at his home. Ed was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania on December 19, 1938 to Elmer and Lurlene Campbell. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and on March 4, 1961 was united in marriage to Alice Linsenbigler in Winchester, Virginia. Together they moved...
Raymond Doucette Jr.
Aug 9, 2023
Raymond Lee Doucette Jr., age 44 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his home. Ray was born in Madison on July 9, 1979 to Raymond and Peggy (Blanchette) Doucette Sr. He graduated from Portage High School in 1997. Ray married Samantha Jacobson on December 17, 2022 in Wisconsin Dells and he recently worked as an auto...
Paul Schwochert
Aug 8, 2023
Paul Bernard Schwochert, age 94 of Montello, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Paul was born in Montello on October 30, 1928 to Frank and Nona (Pahl) Schwochert. He never married but lived a very fulfilling life.
Paul served his country as a member of the United States Army. Upon returning from his...
John "Jack" Schwartz
Jul 31, 2023
John “Jack” Arthur Schwartz, age 81 of Middleton (formerly of Montello) passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Jack was born at home in Montello on July 13, 1942 to Charles and Maude (Chivers) Schwartz. He graduated from Montello High School in 1960 and furthered his education at UW- Stevens Point earning a bachelor’s degree....
Ronald Heilmeier
Jul 30, 2023
Ronald “Ron” L. Heilmeier, age 88 of Green Lake (formerly of Lake Puckaway) passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his home. Ron was born on August 20, 1934 to William and Mae (Mader) Heilmeier in Kekoskee, Wisconsin. He served his country as a member of the of the United States Army and on May 23, 1959 was united in...
Robert Clark
Jul 27, 2023
Robert “Rob” L. Clark, age 67 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 20, 1955 in Queens, NY to William and Louise (Shanahan) Clark.
Rob relocated to Madison, Wi. with his mother, two sisters and brother in 1969. He was a class of ’73 graduate from Madison West High...
Roger Davis
Jul 20, 2023
Roger Davis, 69, of Montello, Wisconsin passed away at 8:37 AM on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his residence. He was born on December 6, 1953, in Van Wert, to Wilfred and Berneice (King) Davis. He married the former Tina Hammons, who survives. Together, they shared many years of memories.
Roger was the Plant Superintendent at Associated Milk Producers, Inc...
Steven Polzin
Jul 14, 2023
Steven "Steve" Polzin, age 69 of Oxford passed away peacefully Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home with family by his side.
Honoring his wishes, no services will be held.
Robert Dolhun
Jul 12, 2023
Robert “Bob” George Dolhun, age 83 of Montello (formerly of Cudahy) passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services. Bob was born in Waukesha on July 4, 1940 to John and Joanna (Olson) Dolhun. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Milwaukee in 1958 and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of...
Ronald Jungenberg
Jul 7, 2023
Ronald Harlan Jungenberg, age 80 of Fall River passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Ronald was born on March 31, 1943, to Russell and Myrtle Jungenberg. He graduated from Oxford High School and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Ronald was a union electrician with the IBEW local 159...
Herbert Scharenberg
Jul 4, 2023
Herbert “Snooky” James Scharenberg, age 80 of Montello passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Snooky was born in Chicago on December 23, 1942 to Herbert and Ruth (Mara) Scharenberg. He graduated from Montello High School in 1960 and went on to serve his country as a member of...
Ardis Niebling
Jun 23, 2023
Ardis “Ardie” Martha Niebling, age 89 of Montello, WI (White Lake) peacefully went to be with Jesus on Friday, June 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving daughters. Ardie was born on February 24, 1934 in Bowler, WI to William and Martha Pingel and was the youngest of their 16 children. She graduated from Bowler High School at the age of...