Obituaries

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...

Aldred  Carlyle Sexe

Aldred Carlyle Sexe

Aug 3, 2019

Aldred Carlyle Sexe age 88, died on Saturday, August 3, 2019 on the 18th anniversary day of his father's death. Aldred was born June 30, 1931 to Leonard and Adella (Saed) Sexe. He was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church rural Ettrick. Aldred married Ardis Nelson January 12, 1957 at Pigeon Creek Lutheran Church in Pigeon Falls, WI. He...

Richard  N. Booth

Richard N. Booth

Jul 23, 2019

Richard N. "Dick" Booth, age 86, passed away on Tuesday morning July 23, 2019 after a brief stay at Tivoli. He was born in Portage on July 19, 1933, the son of Ward and Edna (Chapel) Booth. A lifelong resident of Portage, Dick graduated from Portage High School in 1951. He served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force during...

Michelle  M. Manley

Michelle M. Manley

Jul 13, 2019

Michelle "Mitzie" Manley   June 3, 1958 - July 13, 2019   Michelle Marie Manley (Dittberner), age 61, of Portage, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital. She was born on June 3rd, 1958, in Portage, the daughter of Elvin and Dorothy Dittberner. Michelle graduated from Lodi High school in 1976. She married Charles Manley on December...

Betty  Jean Schmidt

Betty Jean Schmidt

Jul 7, 2019

Portage, Wisconsin Betty Jean Schmidt age 81 of Portage, Wisconsin died on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Betty was born on March 5, 1938 to Arthur and Edna (Radtke) Koepp. Betty married Gerald "Jerry" Schmidt on September 15, 1956 in Portage, Wisconsin and were married for 62 years. Betty loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and...

Joyce Mountford

Joyce Mountford

Jul 5, 2019

Joyce Loraine Mountford age 89 of Portage died on Friday July 5, 2019 at Juliette Manor in Berlin, WI surrounded by her loving family.  Joyce was born in Otsego, WI on December 10, 1929 to John and Ora (Stilson) Hanson. Joyce married Leslie D. Mountford on January 31, 1948.  He preceded her in death in 2010.  Joyce was a loving...

Ronald  A. Baker

Ronald A. Baker

Jul 2, 2019

Ronald "Ron" A. Baker, age 49 of Portage, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison Wisconsin on July 2, 2019. He was born on January 31, 1970 in Rockford Illinois. Ron was united in marriage to Tammy on July 7, 2007. Ron enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He also had a passion for cars and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Survivors...

Ronald Wakerhauser

Ronald Wakerhauser

Jul 2, 2019

Ronald A. Wakerhauser, age 76, passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019 on the farm that he loved. Ron was born on April 19, 1943 to Reuben and Ethel (Seiler) Wakerhauser. After serving in the National Guard, Ron fulfilled his dream of owning his own farm. Ron's love of farming brought him to collect all things Allis Chalmers related, included...

Robert  M. Hoffer

Robert M. Hoffer

Jun 12, 2019

Robert Melvin Hoffer age 80 of Portage, Wi passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Tivoli in Portage, WI surrounded by his close family. Robert was born on September 5, 1938 in Portage, WI to Melvin and Mae (Annis) Hoffer. Robert married Marie Ableman on September 16, 1961 in St. John's Lutheran Church in Portage. Bob was a lifelong...

Lily  Mae Austad

Lily Mae Austad

Apr 28, 2019

Lily Mae Austad (Johnson) of Blair, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. She was born on December 9, 1932 to Mendolph and Selma (Melby) Johnson. She married Ellwood in Blair, Wisconsin on December 3, 1951. They remained life-long residents of Blair with the exception of a short stent in San Diego, California due to Ellwood being stationed at...

Lynn Bernett

Lynn Bernett

Apr 27, 2019

Lynn Bernett passed on Saturday April 27, 2019 after a struggle with cancer. Her joy in her life were her 3 daughters, husband Jim, and family. She always said she was a lucky "mommy" that God had sent them their daughters. She also felt fortunate to have a job she loved as a secretary at an all kindergarten school. The...