All Obituaries

Our Dad’s Sweet Girl, the love of his life. Our Momma, our hand and heart to hold. Our Nana, our biggest cheerleader. Her frame was tiny, but her strength was huge. She made the best pies, could crack and eat crab legs like a boss, and she was the only person who could pull off a turtleneck sweater in 99-degree heat! Her grandkids were going to be famous, just ask her and Tootsie Rolls and Betty Jane candy should’ve been a food group. Dwight Yokum was her king of rock and roll,...

Elizabeth May Carrington age 94 passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Aspirus Divine Savior in Portage, WI Betty was born on May 7, 1928, at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI to Bernard and Hazel (nee Konkel) Schwanz. She grew up as a farm girl in Caledonia and Lewiston Townships. She attended and graduated from a one room all 8 grades, Levee School in Columbia County. Graduated on the National Honor Roll from Sullivan High School in Chicago, IL in 1946 while living with Aunt and...

Angela Maria Krueger-Simon, 43 of Portage WI died Monday, August 22, 2022, at UW Hospital, Madison. Angela was born on October 2, 1978, in the state of Kerala in southern India. The first year of Angela’s life was in the care of St. Joseph’s Childrens Home in this area. On October 5, 1979, Angela joined the family of James E and Patsy L Krueger along with their children, Amy and Andy Krueger of Marion WI. Angela spent the early years of her life in Marion, but...

Robert “Bobby “passed away on July 29, 2022, at his home in Portage at the age of 61. Bobby was born on September 16, 1960, in Waupun, WI. He was the second son of Wilfred John “Chris” and Elizabeth (Libke) McConochie. Bobby grew up in Cambria, WI, where he attended school. He was always proud of his Scottish roots and honored to be descended from the earliest settlers in the Cambria area. Robert was employed by Olson Toon Landscaping for over 15 years and worked at a job he...

Audrey Ellen Peterson of Portage passed away July 25th, 2022, after a long and graceful fight with colon cancer at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. She was born August 11, 1933, to Ernie and Ethel (Henry) Brice of Lime Ridge, WI. She graduated from Lime Ride High School and completed her CNAs license following graduation. While working at Badger Ordinance she met the love of her life Don Peterson and they married September 21, 1968. Then, welcomed their daughter Tamara the next August. Audrey...

PORTAGE-Helena McMahon, 95, peacefully entered eternal life on July 16, 2022 at her Mother Mary residence in the Tivoli Community, Portage, WI. Helena was born on July 9, 1927 to Charles and Sadie (Grubb) Manley. She was raised in Mauston, WI and graduated from Mauston High School in 1945. In 1947 she moved to Portage, WI. On September 15, 1950, Helena and Patrick J. McMahon were united in marriage at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Portage. They shared 56 years...

Edgar (Bud) Norman Anderson 83 of Blair passed away Sunday, July 10th, 2022, at Bluff View Memory Care in Holmen, WI after years with Parkinson. Edgar was born March 28th, 1939, in the town of Ettrick WI to Norman and Evelyn (Evenson) Anderson, Was united in marriage to Doris Johnson April 25th, 1964. He attended a country school in Hegg and graduated from Blair high school in 1957. After high school he joined the US Army reserves. He was a lifelong farmer, also working at the Independence...

Karen Marie Maum age 83 died on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Aspirus Divine Savior in Portage, WI Funeral Services will be held at noon on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Kratz Funeral Home in Portage, Wisconsin. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Private Family burial will follow at the St. Mary Cemetery in Tomah, Wisconsin

Alma M. Bolgrin age 94 of Lewiston Township died on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at her home. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Michael Bradley Schill, age 53, died peacefully on the evening of June 24th, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on September 19th, 1968 in Green Bay, WI. Michael was a 1987 graduate of Poynette High School but he always said the greatest educational experience of his life came from his epic impromptu road trip to Florida with his best friend David Schmid. Prior to graduating high school he joined the United States Marine Corps. He served from August 1987 to August 1991. His...