Maximillion X. Montgomery, age 15, lost his long-time struggle with depression and left this world on Monday, January 1, 2018. Max was born on January 6, 2002 to his mother Jennifer Ace. He attended school in New Glarus and Belleville. Max enjoyed playing football, worked out two days per week and excelled in anything having to do with athletics.

Max is survived by his mom Jennifer, sister Amber (Matt) Ace, grandparents Randy and Barb Ace and George and Pat Montgomery, great-grandmother Fran Albright, uncles and aunts Brian and Heidi Daugherty, Jeremy and Nikki Ace, and Jon and Dawn Clark, and last but not least a true friend but brother at heart Tyler Perkins.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Emery and Anna Ace and great-grandfather Clarence Albright.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Swiss United Church of Christ, 18 Fifth Ave., New Glarus, WI with the Rev. Kim Moeller officiating.

Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, WI.

We will release balloons on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at sunset to celebrate Max's birthday for anyone who would like to attend at W4111 County Rd. W, New Glarus, WI.

Memorials are suggested to NAMI-Green County, PO Box 343, New Glarus, WI 53574 to promote mental health awareness and support the people who suffer from this disease.