All Obituaries

On the morning of December 1st, 2023, surrounded by love, Miles David Oakey peacefully passed away at his home. Miles is survived by his daughters Lindsay Day Fisher, Roberta Meyer, Marcie DeSomer, step-son Alex Poniatowski, adopted sons Phil Lentz and Christophe Jost, sister Jan Cahill, and god-daughter Morgane Jost. Born to Marcella Deneen and Ralph Oakey on June 19, 1948, Miles grew up in Fort Atkinson with his father and stepmother Verna (Kohls) Oakey. In 1966, he proudly graduated...

Portage- Melissa “Missy” Simonson, age 50 died on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, after a long and hard-fought battle of respiratory fibrosis. Prayer services will be held at 4 pm on Sunday, December 10th, 2023, at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Portage. Friends may visit on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. Melissa was born on June 5th,1973 in Portage, to Paul and Dororthy (Wescott) Hilgendorf, she was their little princess. They...

On Friday, November 24th, Heaven opened its gates for the purest and brightest soul that many of us have had the joy of knowing. Amber Tamlin Young, 33, of Cambria passed away in her sleep in the home of her doting mother and stepfather. She was born January 21st, 1990, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Scott and Cathy (Schumacher) Young. Amber was born with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. While this may have hindered her body, her heart and mind were never stunted. If there is a limit to...

Caroline B. Rittmann age 94 of Portage, WI died on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Our House in Portage, WI. Caroline was born on November 29, 1928, in North Dakota to Gottlieb and Rosina (Holzworth) Auck. Caroline was united in marriage to Howard Rittmann on May 1, 1948, at the Portage Presbyterian Church Parsonage. She was employed as a waitress for several restaurants and diners in the Portage area. Caroline lived a fulfilling life, living independently up until the last two months. She was...

Alice Jean Atkinson, 93 of Portage, peacefully passed away, November 8, 2023, at St. Clare Hospital Baraboo. She was born Oct. 2, 1930, in rural Cambria to William and Ruth Manthey Alice was sometimes called “Babe” by family and loved ones. She was united in marriage to Walter Atkinson on Feb 24, 1951, in Madison, WI. Baptized and confirmed at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cambria. She was an active member of several Lutheran Churches and a current member of St. John's...

PORTAGE Dolores Eloise Ramme (Mollard) Jan. 3, 1930 - October 28, 2023 Dolores E. Ramme (Mollard), of Portage, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Wausau WI. She was born on January 3, 1930, to William and Annie (Eichelberger) Mollard of Ironwood, Michigan. She attended Ironwood's Central Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School as Salutatorian in 1947. She married William R. Ramme on October 16, 1948. They were married for 63 wonderful years. Dolores had a beautiful...

Larry David Moyer Born August 9,1951and Died October 23, 2023 He grew up in Black Earth WI. He went to cooking school at MATC in Madison WI where he met his wife, Karen. They were married for 22 years. Then he lived in Beaver Dam, WI with his wife Diana where they farmed and loved his animals. He also was a faithful at attending church. He has 2 brothers David (Julie)Moyer; and Mark (Terry) Moyer both of Black Earth. He loved hanging out with his family and friends. He is at rest with his...

October 22, 2023, Sylvia J Schlicht, 67, of Hatfield, WI, passed away surrounded by her family. After graduating high school Sylvia enlisted in the Air Force. She later joined the Army Reserves as Sergeant First Class. After her time in the military, she had a daycare in her home. Sylvia settled in DeForest WI where she raised her two children, Kelly and Kim. Sylvia retired in Hatfield where she enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, and making family photo books. She was a true animal lover...

Park Falls, Wisconsin Elinor A. Fox age 83 passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at The Rivers Memory Care in Portage, Wisconsin. Elinor was born on May 16, 1940, to Clarence and Margaret (Herban) Dunn. She married Allen Fox on February 29, 1968. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2017 Elinor enjoyed gardening, making firewood, cooking and spent her life supporting her family in whatever needed to be done. Elinor is survived by her children; Robert Strasburg; Alan...

Joanette (Joany) Naomi Stenberg passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20. She was preceded in death by her husband Duane Stenberg, parents Norman and Gladys Thompson, sister Bonnie Thompson, and brother Michael Thompson and sister in law Kathie Thompson. Joany was born on September 14, 1946 at Tri-County Memorial Hospital in Whitehall, WI. Joany graduated from Blair High School in 1964. After high school she continued her education specializing in the areas of office management and...