Obituaries

Lisa  Evangeline Kraemer

Lisa Evangeline Kraemer

Feb 1, 2020

Lisa Evangeline Kraemer, age 54, Ettrick, WI died Saturday, February 1, 2020. Lisa was born December 10, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI to Dianne and Robert Kraemer. Lisa lived with Sara and Leland Clair from 1969 to 2004 in rural Ettrick. She then lived with her care giver family for the past six years, Randy and Kristy Matalas of rural Merrillan....

Elizabeth  L. Grabman

Elizabeth L. Grabman

Jan 8, 2020

Elizabeth "Liz" Grabman age 68 of Packwaukee, Wisconsin died on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fichburg, Wisconsin Liz was born on December 17, 1951 to Joseph and Evelyn (Scott) Leuck. Liz was raised by her aunt Annabel and Edwin Caldwell, Edwin was in the Navy. So, Liz traveled to many different schools, from Chicago to Barnsville, Ohio....

Wallace  E. Oeftger

Wallace E. Oeftger

Jan 1, 2020

Wallace E. Oeftger age 76, of Pardeeville, WI Pacific Township died on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his home with his wife sherry by his side. Wallace was born on May 8, 1943 to Edward and Lorraine (Rihn) Oeftger Wallace graduated from Portage High School in 1961. He was drafted into the army on April 21, 1965 and served his...

Dakota  Marie Marlow

Dakota Marie Marlow

Jan 1, 2020

Dakota Marie Marlow, age 20, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan 1st in Portage, WI. Dakota was born on July, 26, 1999 in Baraboo, WI to Sarah Cook and Jeff Marlow. Growing up, Dakota enjoyed fishing, riding on the back of her papa's Harley and also crotch rockets with her dad, listening to music and spending time with family and...

Evelyn  Pauline Workman

Evelyn Pauline Workman

Dec 28, 2019

Evelyn was born on October 25, 1921 to Paul and Ruth Sindt of Tipton, Iowa.  She passed away on December 28, 2019. She married Robert Workman on July 17, 1943.  They were married for 69 years.  Shortly after Evelyn and Bob were married, they enjoyed owning and operating an ice cream shop called The Meet & Eat in Tipton, Iowa. ...

Raymond  J. Schrock

Raymond J. Schrock

Dec 21, 2019

Raymond Schrock age 90 of Blair, WI died on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Grand View Care Center in Blair, WI Ray was born on October 24, 1929 in Medford, Wisconsin to Joseph and Rosa (Miller) Schrock. He Married Mary Mast on June 30, 1955 in Fairbanks, IA Ray was a farmer at heart, he had a fascination for...

Verda Grinde

Verda Grinde

Dec 16, 2019

Verda Yahr Grinde, 96, of Melrose, WI died at Grand View Care Center, Blair, WI on Monday,  December 16, 2019.     Verda was born March 9, 1923 to August & Josephine Yahr in Franklin, rural Ettrick, WI.  Her father operated the Franklin Store. She attended High School at Gale College, Galesville, WI and Logan High School, La Crosse, graduating in 1940. ...

Michelle  L. Zarnoth

Michelle L. Zarnoth

Dec 4, 2019

Michelle Lynn Zarnoth age 35 of Portage, died on December 4, 2019 at the UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Michelle was born on October 13, 1984 to William and Deborah (Day) Zarnoth. Michelle is survived by her mother Deborah (Thomas) Larson of Portage, WI; Father William Zarnoth of Milwaukee, WI and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Michelle...

Scott  T. Wittenberg

Scott T. Wittenberg

Dec 2, 2019

Scott T. Wittenberg, age 69, was called home to our Lord on December 2, 2019.  He died peacefully at the Trempealeau County Healthcare Center with family by his side. Scott was born September 8,1950 to Robert and Joanne Wittenberg in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Scott was enlisted in the Marines in 1967 for 3 years, upon completing a tour in Vietnam,...

Ruth  N. Wagner

Ruth N. Wagner

Nov 5, 2019

Ruth N. Wagner, age 76 of Montello, Wisconsin. Died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Columbia Health Care in Wyocena, Wisconsin. Ruth was united in marriage on August 14, 1972 in Hartford to Robert C. Wagner. They lived in Hartford for many years before moving to Montello in 1995. Ruth enjoyed cooking and baking, she loved to watch the...

Shirlee  M. Reynolds

Shirlee M. Reynolds

Oct 26, 2019

Shirlee Hamele Reynolds passed away peacefully at her home after a lengthy illness. Shirlee was born in Portage WI to Albert and Rose Hamele in 1924. She graduated from St Mary's grade school in 1938 and Portage High School in 1942. In late 1942 she enlisted in the U.S. Navy Women's Reserve as a Navy Wave. She received her training...

Nedums "Ned" David Andrew

Nedums "Ned" David Andrew

Oct 19, 2019

Nedums "Ned" David Andrew age 76 of Portage, WI died on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his home in Portage. Ned was born on February 8, 1943 in Portage to David and Ruth (Schank) Andrew. Ned Married Margeret Chickering on December 6, 1966 in Portage, WI. Ned was in the United States Army from 1964 to 1967. Ned loved his...

Patricia  Lynne Reick

Patricia Lynne Reick

Oct 18, 2019

Patricia Lynne Reick age 58, died on Friday, October 18, 2019 in the Wisconsin Dells Health Services in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Patricia was born on September 9, 1961 in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert and Virginia (Ebneter) Lawver. Patricia was a loving mother and grandmother, she enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and collecting gnome's. Patricia is survived by her children...

Lila  Mae Freber

Lila Mae Freber

Oct 9, 2019

PORTAGE - Lila Mae (Korth) Freber entered the mansions of heaven prepared for her by her Savior Jesus.  October 9, 2019, was the day of Lila ' s victory in Christ Jesus. Lila was born May 22, 1931, to August and Esther (nee Hartwig) Korth at the Lutheran Hospital in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.  Her formative years were spent in Juneau,...

Jeanette  J. Rozinski

Jeanette J. Rozinski

Oct 7, 2019

Jeanette J. Rozinski age 78 of Portage, WI died on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Columbia County Healthcare Center in Wyocena, WI. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Portage, WI. Father Gary Krahenbuhl will be officiating. Public Visitation will be held...

Lori  Lynn Gonzalez

Lori Lynn Gonzalez

Sep 30, 2019

Lori Lynn Gonzalez age 46 of Blair died on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Lori is survived by her Husband Amalio 'Speedy' Gonzalez; her mother Rita Ann Borreson; step daughter Shaunna (Dave) Tello; Aunts and Uncles, Bonnie (Tilman Jr.) Leque, Joann (Olstad) Foricier, Joyce Christenson, Carol (Ken) Ekern, Ronald (Sherri) Christenson a...

Melanie  May Reeson

Melanie May Reeson

Sep 28, 2019

Melanie May Reeson age 44 of Oxford died on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the UW Hospital in Madison. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kratz Funeral Home (302 E. Conant Portage, WI.) (www.kratzfuneralhome.com) Public Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. also at the Funeral Home. Service Details....

Dale  Edgar Bornick

Dale Edgar Bornick

Aug 17, 2019

Watertown, Wisconsin Dale Edgar Bornick, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2019 Dale is survived by his children; Janet (Mike) Bennett; Glen Bornick; Scott Bornick; stepson Wayne (Andrea) Graham and family; grandsons Jacob and Brady Bennett; brother Gary (Mary) Bornick and family; Sister-in-law Sherry Bornick and family. Dale is preceded in death by his wife Amy; parents...

Keith  Allen Williams

Keith Allen Williams

Aug 11, 2019

Keith Allan Williams of Portage, Wisconsin passed away at his home with many friends, family and dogs whom he loved surrounding him on August 11, 2019. Keith was born on July 20, 1968 in Madison, Wisconsin to John and Charlene (Biel) Williams. He graduated from Randolph High School. He was employed at E.K. Machine Co. Inc. in Fall River, Wisconsin...

Jacob  Steven Zimmerman

Jacob Steven Zimmerman

Aug 4, 2019

Tomah/Portage, Wisconsin Jacob Steven Zimmerman age 37. was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Jacob was born in Adams, Wisconsin on December 25, 1981 to Steven Zimmerman and Sonya Waite. After Graduating from Wisconsin Dells High School in 2001, Jacob joined the United States Army in 2003 and was part of the...