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Steven "Steve" Charles Mack, age 65 of Montello (formerly of Waukesha) passed away peacefully Sunday, September 24, 2023 at UW Hospital in Madison. Steve was born in Gresham, WI on September 9, 1958 to Clarence and Carolyn (St. Clair) Mack. He graduated from Waukesha North High School and furthered his education at WCTC. Steve married Kimberly Norby and together they were blessed with three children and later divorced. He was employed as a union carpenter with Local 344 in Milwaukee, relocated to Montello in 2015 eventually retiring in 2020. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed time with family, friends, and his beloved dog, Pickles. Steve was known for his kind heart, warm smile, and...

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 Inn and later built Spark's Grill which they operated until their retirement in 2021. Vic was a talented painter, enjoyed crossword puzzles and was also an avid reader. She loved to spend time with her family and friends; they will all miss her greatly. Vic is survived by her partner of 43 years, Ev Papa, three children: Jeffrey (Maria) Testa,...

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 to Wisconsin and relocated several times. They owned and operated the Longbranch Tavern in West Rosendale and later Badger Video in Montello. Ed enjoyed fishing, shooting pool and throwing darts. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and especially his canine companion, Sadie. Ed is survived by two sons: Edward Jr. (Sue)...

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 the Unites States Army. Bob worked at Harley Davidson for many years and retired to Montello in 2005. He was an avid fisherman, Wisconsin Badger and Green Bay Packer Fan. He will be remembered for his hard work to provide for his family, his love of dogs and making people around him laugh. Bob is survived by three sons: Todd (Theresa) of...

Kenneth "Ken" J. Bentley, (aka: The Chief, Flash, Papa) age 98 of Montello passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. Ken was born in Stevens Point on April 5, 1925, to Jess and Alice (Bowden) Bentley. He graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1943. Ken proudly served his country as a combat medic in the United States Army 45 division during World War II, serving in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters earning several medals including the Bronze Star and 2 Purple Hearts as well as being a Prisoner of War. He was also recently conferred the LEGION Of HONNEUR medal for his role in liberating France...

Dr. Marilyn Joan Fender age 87, of Oshkosh passed away on June 12, 2023 after a long struggle with dementia. Marilyn was born Marilyn Joan Pfaendner on Nov 18, 1935 in Wilmette, IL. Her parents were Ferdinand Edward Pfaendner (1900-1944) and Gertrude Pauline Michel Pfaendner (1902-2002). Her older brother, Ferdinand, passed away in 2008. The family changed their name to Fender in August 1939, so that it would be easier for her father's company to get business prior to World War II. She attended New Trier High School, and Northwestern University and received her Doctor of Philosophy degree from Colorado State University in August 1979. Marilyn was a devoted educator. As with many teachers,...

Carrol Charles Krueger, age 82 of Montello (formerly of Waukesha) passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. A memorial service for him will be held on Saturday, January 21st at 11:00 AM at Crawford Funeral Home in Montello. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the hour of service. Please go to the funeral home website for a full obituary. Crawford Funeral Home, Montello. www.CrawfordFH.com

Gordon R. Hanson, age 75 of Montello passed away at his home on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Gordon was born in Stoughton to Gordon and Clara (Roum) Hanson on April 13, 1947. He graduated from Deerfield High School and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. Gordon worked for SSI Technologies and moved to Montello in 1999. Gordon was an avid fisherman and always enjoyed a good game of cards. He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers and will be remembered by his friends and family for his generosity, strong work ethic, great sense of humor and his warm heart. Gordon is survived by his four children: Gordon III (Natt) of Casper, WY,...

Helen Jane Ford, age 95 of Montello (formerly of Janesville) passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at The Residences On Forest Lane in Montello. Helen was born in Janesville on October 14, 1927 to Leo and Genevieve (Lacke) Connors and married Frederick "Fritz" Ford at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Janesville on August 9, 1947 and from that union came six children. Fritz preceded Helen in death on May 8, 2011. Helen cared for her family and worked in Janesville for several companies as a bookkeeper. Helen and Fritz retired to Montello in 2000. She was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church while living in Janesville and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello; she...

Regina "Jean" M. Timm, age 93 of Greenfield (formerly of Montello) passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial for her will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello. Visitation 9:30 until 11:00 AM at the church. Crawford Funeral Home, Montello www.CrawfordFH.com

Dolores Gertrude Karolus, age 92 of Oxford, WI passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Dekalb County Rehab and Nursing Center in Dekalb, Illinois. Dolores was born on December 7, 1930 to Atle and Mable (Wall) Pearson in Carpentersville, IL. She graduated from Dundee Community High School in Dundee, IL and married Richard Karolus at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dundee on February 24, 1951; together they were blessed with five children. Richard preceded Dolores in August of 2008. Dolores took care of her family and also worked as a nurse's assistant which she thoroughly enjoyed. She and Richard moved to rural Oxford in 1989 and enjoyed spending time in nature, gardening as well as...

Susan Ann Myhre, age 63 of Oxford passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Susan was born in Oconomowoc on October 19, 1959 to John and Judith (Mitwede) Morse. She graduated form Arrowhead High School in 1977 and furthered her education at Waukesha County Technical College. Susan resided in the town of Delafield off Pewaukee Lake for many years until relocating to Oxford in the late 1990's to be closer to family. She was a social person and enjoyed spending time with her friends. Susan filled her spare time baking, quilting and spoiling her pets. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Susan leaves behind her son, Joshua Morse of Oxford, aunt,...

Sharon Eilene Ayers, age 75 of Oxford passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at Villa Pines Nursing Home in Friendship. Sharon was born in Preston, Minnesota on July 16, 1947 to Harold and Hazel (Barnes) Ayers. She graduated from Chosen Valley High School in Chatfield, MN in 1965. Sharon resided in the Waukesha/Pewaukee area and retired after a 38 year career as an office manager at Soft Water, Inc. in 2010. She moved to Oxford and has enjoyed her hobbies of gardening, knitting and baking. She will be remembered as being a strong and spirited soul. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Diana (Matthew) Unterweger of Plymouth, three grandchildren: Kylie (fianc?, Aaron Holstein), Matthew...

Markita Ann Schoechert, age 90 of Montello passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services Nursing Home. Markita was born in Converse, Indiana on July 25, 1932 the daughter of Charles and Alma (Patrick) Flora. She was united in marriage to Donald Schoechert of Watertown, WI on May 19, 1962 in Peru, IN. Markita worked at Kruger Egg of Wabash, IN for 12 years and then accompanied her husband in Air Force travels thru July 31, 1973 when he retired from the Service. She then worked at Swiss Colony in Madison, WI from 1975 until her retirement in 1995. Moving from the Stoughton area to Packwaukee Township and a lake cabin and ultimately, a permanent house off the...

Alvino "Al" Sayas, age 85 of Montello passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. Al was born in Wauwatosa to Victor and Jesus (O'Lara) Sayas. After graduating from high school, Al served his country as a member of the United States Air Force stationed in Iceland. Following his time in the service, he raised his family in Milwaukee; later relocating to Montello to be closer to family. Al will be remembered for his sense of humor, work ethic and the love he had for his family. Al is survived by six children: Debra (Javier) Veloz of Arizona, Susan (Brendon) Donovan of West Allis, Kathy Kohnke of Montello, Daniel of Montello, Gina (Roberto) Lopez...

Sandra L Kuehn, age 83 of Montello passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Sandy was born on June 25, 1939 in Neenah the tenth of thirteen children to Harvey and Mina (Schmidt) Julius. She graduated Neenah High School in 1957. Sandy married Robert Kuehn on November 6, 1965. She worked at Kimberly Clark in Neenah for almost 37 years and retired at 55. Sandy loved hunting, fishing, and anything she was able to do outdoors. She was generous, hard-working, and generally straight to the point in her words and actions. Sandy believed true friends were hard to find, but the ones she had she valued beyond measure. Survivors include many nieces,...

Delores "Lori" M. Meilahn, age 83 of Fond du Lac (formerly of Montello) passed away August 24, 2022. Lori was born on April 12, 1939 in Fond du Lac to Herbert and Verna (Pingel) Poppe. She married Glenn R. Meilahn on May 7, 1960 at Salem United Methodist Church in Fond du Lac. Lori was first employed at the Jerry Schuchardt Insurance Agency and for many years as a secretary for the Fond du Lac School District, retiring in 1999. In 2000, Glenn and Lori relocated to their land near Montello and enjoyed their home in the woods to the fullest. Glenn preceded Lori in death on August 18, 2012. Lori had many interests, she enjoyed country music, especially Alabama and traveling. She was a...

Sandra L Kuehn, age 83 of Montello passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Sandy was born on June 25, 1939 in Neenah the tenth of thirteen children to Harvey and Mina (Schmidt) Julius. She graduated Neenah High School in 1957. Sandy married Robert Kuehn on November 6, 1965. She worked at Kimberly Clark in Neenah for almost 37 years and retired at 55. Sandy loved hunting, fishing, and anything she was able to do outdoors. She was generous, hard-working, and generally straight to the point in her words and actions. Sandy believed true friends were hard to find, but the ones she had she valued beyond measure. Survivors include many nieces,...

Thomas "Tom" J. Menzel, age 74 of Montello, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison after a diagnosis of bile duct cancer just six weeks prior. Tom was born in Manitowoc, WI on March 20, 1948 to the late Floyd and Cecilia (Esselman) Menzel. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1966 and furthered his education earning a business degree from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Tom was hired in 1971 as Vice President of sales and marketing for Micro Design in Hartford, WI, which was one of the world's leading manufacturers of micrographic readers and reader-printers. He was the driving force on new product development and as such, was credited...

Kathleen Mary Cotter, age 70 of Manitowoc (formerly of Montello) passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Kathy was born in Portage on March 15, 1951 to Andrew and Gladys (Dahlke) Cotter. She was a 1969 graduate of Montello High School and furthered her education at Lawrence University earning her bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Drake University in microbiology. Kathy taught at Lourdes High School in Nebraska City, Nebraska until 1990 at which time she relocated to Roncalli High School in Manitowoc where taught science until her retirement in 2017. Kathy is survived by her brother, Paul of Montello and sister, Mary "Boo" Susan Cotter of...

Donald L. Schoechert, age 88 of Montello passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born in Watertown on March 13, 1933, the son of the late Clem and Betty (Bublitz) Schoechert. Donald was united in marriage to Markita Ann Flora in Peru, Indiana on May 19, 1962. He enlisted in the Wisconsin Army National Guard in Watertown from April 1950 to February 1952 and went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force from February 1952 until he retired from active duty on July 31, 1973. He was especially proud of his service career and enjoyed the friendships and travels associated with it. He retired, picking the Stoughton area, not...