Obituaries

Virlette  M. Czepiel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Michael  "Stein" Stofflet

Michael "Stein" Stofflet

Aug 22, 2021

Michael "Stein" John Stofflet, age 51, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, with his mother and daughter by his side. He is survived by his mother, Loha Kuhn of Portage, brother Allen of Pardeeville, daughter Laura and grand-daughter Veronica of Norman, OK, nieces Katrina Stofflet of Portage, Elisha (Brandon) Cummings of Pardeeville and great-nephew Thatcher Cummings. He is also...

Mark  A Rosanske

Mark A Rosanske

Aug 19, 2021

Mark A. Rosanske, 47 of Poynette, WI passed away following a brief illness on August 19, 2021. Mark was born on August 14,1974 in Wautoma, WI., son of Robert Rosanske and the Late Judy Rosanske. Mark married Amanda McWilliams Rosanske on October 21, 2016, at Pikes Peak State Park, McGregor, IA. Mark enjoyed stock car racing, his favorite track being...

Mike  J Joyce

Mike J Joyce

Aug 16, 2021

Portage, WI Michael (Mike) Joyce age 76 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 16, 2021 Mike was born December 14, 1944, in Portage, the son of Edmund and Hazel (Scheifelbein) Joyce. Mike loved the outdoors, hunting with his nephew Terry, son Kevin and other nephews, fishing with his wife Kay and tinkering in the yard when not walking his buddy...

Marilyn  M. Neilsen

Marilyn M. Neilsen

Aug 12, 2021

Marilyn Neilsen, age 91, died peacefully on August 12, 2021 in her home in Portage Wisconsin. She is survived by sons Colin (Sarah), Carey (Jan), and Kirk, as well as a large family of sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She will be reunited in heaven with family and friends who preceded her in death including husband Conrad,...

Earl  T. Myhra

Earl T. Myhra

Aug 7, 2021

Lewiston Township/Portage, WI Earl Torstein Myhra, age 78, Died on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at his home. Earl was born on July 2, 1943, in Chicago, IL to Torstein and Borgny (Juvik) Myhra Earl graduated from Steinmetz High School in Chicago, IL. He then entered the US Army in 1963 and served in Korea from 1965 to 1966. Earl graduated...

Jacob  K. Dimock

Jacob K. Dimock

Aug 6, 2021

On Friday August 6th 2021, Jacob Kenneth Dimock, born December 23rd 1997 to Carrie (Atkinson) and Chad Dimock, loving son and brother passed away at the age of 23. Jacob was a graduate of Portage High School class of 2016. He enjoyed playing baseball and was an avid Steeler fan. Jacob loved and was loved by many. He was compassionate...

Lois  May Chappell

Lois May Chappell

Aug 1, 2021

Lois May Chappell, 87, of Portage, Wisconsin, passed away on August 1, 2021 after a brief illness. She was married to James Lester Chappell for 52 years, and is the mother of four children, 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grand children, and more on the way. Lois was born on October 14, 1933 to Norman K. and Hilda C. Eddingsaas in Cooksville,...

Rebecca  L. Parenteau

Rebecca L. Parenteau

Jul 29, 2021

Rebecca Lynn Parenteau (Goulart): age 45 of Portage, WI died on July 29th 2021 at the Agrace Hospice Facility in Fitchburg. Becky was born June 30th 1976 in Taunton MA by Sheila Goulart and Dean Lemeshka. Becky is survived by: Husband Steven Parenteau married November 6th 1999; Daughter Krystyna Goulart March 24th 1995; Daughter Kourtney Goulart February 14th 1996; Son...