Obituaries
Harold W. Reick
Jan 21, 2022
PORTAGE, Wisconsin - Harold William (Bill) Reick, 86, died peacefully on January 21, 2022, at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI. Bill was born May 31, 1935, in Portage, WI, the son of Alfred and Evelyn (McQueen) Reick. On November 1, 1957, Bill married Karen June Paske at St. John's Church in Portage, Wisconsin. Karen proceeded him in death in...
Christina J Hileman
Jan 19, 2022
Christina (Tina) J. Hileman passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2022. She was a sister, a friend, and a loving mother. Tina was born August 6, 1984, in Portage, Wisconsin. She will be remembered for always being a kind person that saw the good in everyone. She always believed in giving second chances and saw potential in everyone who was...
Michael B. Burch
Jan 4, 2022
Michael Burch, age 69, of Oxford, WI passed away peacefully due to complications from Covid on January 4, 2022, at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison, WI. Michael was born on December 1, 1952, in Menomonee Falls, WI to Merild and Antoinette (Kolbeck) Burch. Michael joined the United States Air Force in 1971 and was honorable discharged...
Deborah Lee Simonson
Dec 24, 2021
Deborah L. Simonson United in Heaven with her parents Clayton Sr. and Verna (Bartels) Simonson on December 24, 2021. Deborah was born on November 21, 1953, in Portage. Deborah attended Portage High School and was employed at Northwoods along with Edgewater Greenhouse. Debbie was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and ARC Greater Columbia County. Debbie enjoyed socializing with her...
Vada Lynn Schutz
Dec 20, 2021
Vada L. Schutz Vada Lynn Schutz, 70, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, after a 25-year battle with rheumatoid arthritis, and a recent medical, non-covid emergency. Vada was born on August 17, 1951, to Earl and Mary Nitz in Portage, WI. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1970. She married...
Elizabeth "Betty" Traut
Nov 29, 2021
Portage, Wisconsin Elizabeth "Betty" Traut age 94 of Portage, Wisconsin died on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Aspirus Divine Savior in Portage, Wisconsin. Betty was born on July 15, 1927, to Paul and Lois (Simm) Langland. At the age of 19 months, along with her sister Beatrice they were placed in a foster home by their father with a family...
Marion Joyce Solberg
Nov 23, 2021
Marion Solberg, 94 passed away on November 23, 2021, at Grandview Care Center. She transitioned peacefully with her daughter Helen by her side. Marion was born to Olga and Michael Chrisinger of Hebruon Township in Northern Minnesota. The youngest of 7 children. She moved to Red Wing, MN as a teen. She met Harvey Solberg on trips to the Blair...
Craig "Tiny" Kluth
Nov 18, 2021
Craig Edward Kluth "Tiny" age 65 of Portage, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Aspirus Divine Savior in Portage, Wisconsin. Craig was born on March 22, 1956, in Portage to Betty Kluth. Graduated from Portage High School in 1974 Tiny was an avid Packer fan, had a great sense of humor, always made people laugh. He was a...
Virlette M. Czepiel
Nov 15, 2021
Endeavor, Wisconsin Virlette M. Czepiel age 99, of Endeavor, WI died on Monday, November 15, 2021, in Our House Senior Living in Portage, Wisconsin. Virlette was born on October 20, 1922, in Milwaukee Wisconsin to William and Meta (Krause) Deckow. Virlette is survived by step grandchildren, many nieces, and nephews. Virlette was preceded in death by her parents and husband...
Katherine M. Phillips
Nov 14, 2021
Katherine M. Phillips age, 57 of Portage, Wisconsin died on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Kathy was born on February 18, 1964, to Jean Petersen and Geno Phillips. Kathy's family was number one to her, she was ready for family to visit, the fire pit was ready and always had chocolate in the house which is one of the grandchildren's fondest...
James Groth
Nov 12, 2021
James Frank Groth 1946-2021 Jim age 75 died having completed all his tasks on earth. Angels came on 11-12-2021 to take him to his Heavenly reward after an acute onset of medical issues with complications. Born on 01-22-1946. His parents Delbert and Virginia owned and operated Groth's store, which his grandfather Frank Groth had started. He taught swimming lessons and...
Marina "Mandy" Voight
Nov 1, 2021
Marina "Mandy" Emilia Voight age 91, of Portage, WI died on Monday, November 1, 2021, in the Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage, WI, Marina was born on December 26, 1929, in Lares, Puerto Rico to Otilio and Emilia (Gonzales) Quinones. She moved to Portage to live with her cousin and she married Richard Voight on May 24, 1958. Mandy is...
Robert Irwin (Bob) Jennings
Oct 21, 2021
Robert (Bob) Irwin Jennings was born on November 29, 1940, to Minda and Gaylen Jennings. He passed on October 21, 2021. A graduate of Melrose High School before joining the Army. He was called back into service to go to Fort Lewis for the Berlin Crisis. After discharge he worked at American Motors in Kenosha, WI In April 1964 he...
Ardell Jane Tollefson
Oct 20, 2021
Hegg, Wisconsin Ardell Jane (Peters) Tollefson was born on June 3, 1935, in Little Falls, WI (Monroe County) to Harrison and Violet "Clair" Peters. She attended school in Melrose, Hegg and Blair. She Later married Gaylord "Sam" Tollefson on March 1, 1952. He preceded Ardell in death in 1995. Ardell worked as a waitress for five years, employed at the...
Joseph Michael Mueller
Oct 12, 2021
With heavy hearts and immense sadness we announce the sudden loss of our beloved Joseph Michael Mueller. Joe passed away on October 12th 2021. Joe was born on December 5th, 1986 in Hartford Wisconsin. He grew up in Portage Wisconsin playing with friends, swimming, camping and building things. Those blessed to truly know Joe as an adult know he lived...
Allan Kuhlman
Sep 24, 2021
Allan Wright Kuhlman passed away peacefully on September 24, 2021 having succumbed to Covid-19. Allan was born August 11, 1937 in Jamestown, North Dakota to Lloyd and Anna Kuhlmann. After graduating from Wimbledon High School Allan joined the Air Force. He was an Air Traffic Controller, spending 2 years at Yakota Air Force Base in Japan. Returning to the states,...
Katherine A. Miller
Sep 15, 2021
Katherine Ann Miller (Kathy) Born January 23, 1969, in Oak Park Illinois. died September 14, 2021, age 52 in Endeavor Wisconsin with her family. Kathy had a heart for children. After graduating Concordia University, River Forest in 1995, she started a career in childcare. Married her husband Todd on June 28, 1997, and moved to Mayer, MN where she worked...
Randy Chase
Sep 14, 2021
Randy Irwin Chase, 69, passed away on September 14, 2021. Randy was born on June 1, 1952 to Eva and Rodney Chase in Portage, WI. Randy was a long-time resident of Watertown and known by many as 'CooCoo'. He was preceded in death by his mom, dad, step-dad and brother Ron. He is survived by his siblings Robert, Rick (Tracy),...
Jason Naughtin
Aug 29, 2021
Jason Naughtin passed away suddenly on August 29th, 2021. Jason was survived by his wife Brittany Naughtin, his daughters Charlie Jay and Blake Harper, his mother Kathy Decker ( Jim), his father Tom Naughtin (Nikki), his brother Sean Naughtin (Arianna) and nephew Nolan, and so many others who loved him. > Jason's greatest joy was his 2 daughters and the...
Frances V. Ableman
Aug 23, 2021
Frances V. Ableman age 94, of Verona, WI formerly of Briggsville, WI died on Monday, August 23, 2021, in the Four Winds Manor in Verona, WI. Frances was born on January 28, 1927, to Frank and Elizabeth (Laberak) Zeitz Frances attended St. Mary School and Graduated from Portage High School in the class of 1945. She married Alva "Robert" Ableman...
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