Obituaries
Leona M. Schwanz
Feb 23, 2022
Leona Marie Schwanz, age 91, of Portage passed away on Wednesday February 23, 2022, at Badger Prairie Health Center (Verona, WI) She was born on October 2, 1930, in Portage, WI to Leo and Mary Gavinski. Leona grew up in Portage and later lived in Waukesha and Whitewater Wisconsin. Leona was married to Ray Schwanz on November 15, 1948, in...
Mark S. Pape
Feb 22, 2022
Mark Steven Pape unexpectedly passed away from us on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Born on March 19, 1963, in Portage, Wisconsin, as a youngster he was given a nickname by his cousin Paul Besich, and was known affectionately, or notoriously, from then on as "Gordo". Gordo was a man with a big heart who deeply loved his family, friends and...
Florence Maxine Saxe
Feb 19, 2022
Rural Ettrick, WI Florence Maxine Saxe (Nelson), 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 19, 2022. She was born October 4, 1934, to Edwin and Adeline Nelson of Pigeon Falls. She married Maynard Saxe on January 17, 1953. Florence was a pattern maker and was part of starting the HECO company in Harmony, MN. In...
Jerome W. Behnke
Feb 18, 2022
Jerome "Jerry" William Behnke, age 79 of New Lisbon, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022. Â He left this world in the arms of his family; and woke up in his heavenly home in the arms of Jesus. Jerome was born on July 25, 1942, to Alvin and Dorothea (Eben) Behnke in The Town of Oakland in Jefferson County, Wisconsin....
James Lee Miller
Feb 10, 2022
James Lee Miller of Portage, Wisconsin died unexpectedly on February 10, 2022, at his home in Portage, WI. Jim was born in Portage on April 8, 1947, to Roy and Marvel (Tomlinson) Miller. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War and served his time in the military in Germany. He returned to Portage and was...
Dianne Marie Maher
Feb 9, 2022
On February 9th, Dianne M. Maher aged 60 of Portage, due to health complications went to be with her mother and father Roy and Beverly Ferguson, her brother David Ferguson and father-in-law Lloyd Maher.         Dianne was born on October 30,1961 in Charleston, SC on a military base until her father was relocated to Oscoda Michigan where she spent the majority...
Loren W. Subra
Feb 2, 2022
Loren Wayne Subra, 82, passed away on February 2, 2022, surrounded by his daughters at Rolling Meadows of Strum, WI. He was born March 4, 1939, to Everett and Lucy (Yarwood) Subra in LeRoy, MN, the eighth of nine children. He graduated from Plainview, MN in 1957. On February 8, 1964, he married Romelle Giemza at Saint Micheal Catholic Church...
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...
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