Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Apr 3, 2019

Sharon Ann Morgan age, 70 of Portage, Wi died on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Sharon was born on August 20, 1948 to Myron and Ruth (Ashley) Radtke. Sharon is survived by her children Michael (Timmi) Morgan; Russ (Fiancé Penny) Morgan; Jody (Fiancé Jessica) Morgan and John Morgan all of Portage,...

Mar 8, 2019

Gwen M Fraust age 91 of Blair, WI formerly of Neillsville, WI died on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Gundersen Lutheran in LaCrosse, WI. She was born on December 6, 1927 to Rueben and Lena Knoop. She married Dea Fraust on May 1, 1948. Gwen enjoyed life, gardening, being outdoors, church activities, and helping others. She was a loving mother,...

Feb 25, 2019

Patricia M. Schoon, age 84 of Portage, passed away at home on Monday, February 25, 2019 Pat was born in Portage in 1934 to Frederick and Erma (Tennyson) Koch. She was baptized and confirmed in the Zion Evangelical Church and later joined Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Pat graduated from Portage High School in 1952 and was employed as a secretary to...

Feb 21, 2019

Claude W. Anderson age 91 of Portage, Wisconsin. Died on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Hamilton Park Place in Portage. Claude was born on January 29, 1928 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Carl and Mary (Dopp) Anderson. Claude enlisted in the United States Navy, was called up for the Cuban Missile Crisis, was in the Army National Guard for 33 years....

Feb 17, 2019

Dorothea Emelia Meyer von Trott Dottie was born on December 19, 1918 to Hertha Elsa Ruth and Walter Carl Franz Meyer in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. She spent her younger years living with her younger brothers, Theodore (Marlene) and Norman (Carol) Meyer in Fond du Lac and Mayville before moving to Cedarburg, where she graduated from high school. She completed...

Feb 16, 2019

Jessica Racheal Kraemer age 49 of Portage, WI died on Saturday, February 16, 2019 Jessica was born on March 25, 1969 A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in The River of Life Church in Portage, WI Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until time of service. Kratz Funeral Home - Portage...

Feb 8, 2019

Florence Elizabeth (Tolley) Kane, age 78 passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at her home in Portage, WI.  She was born to the late Jonce L. Tolley and Iris Tolley on November 17, 1940 in Madison,WI.   Flo's entire life was about family.   A hard working and selfless wife, mother and grandmother that  only lived to provide joy to anyone...

Jan 18, 2019

Hockerman, Vernon Portage/Waukesha, WI Vernon Hockerman a recent resident of Portage and a long -time resident of the Waukesha-Pewaukee area passed away on Friday, January 18, 2018 at Divine savior Healthcare -Tivoli in Portage. Vern was born on July 4, 1944 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Lewis and LaVerna (Oelerking) Hockerman. The family lived and farmed for many years near...

Jan 11, 2019

James L. Bruckner age 79 died on Friday, January 11, 2019 in Appleton Wisconsin. Visitation /Service will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the Kratz Funeral Home in Portage. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Portage, with military honors performed by the Portage Veterans Honor Guard. Service Details. Visitation

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Dec 10, 2018

Caledonia Township, WI Susan Ann Webster age 61 of Rural Portage, WI died on Monday, December 10, 2018 at her home. Susan will be remembered as a loving wife and sister. She is survived by her husband Robert, Sister Betty (Doug) Crosby of Elkhorn, WI and brother Jack Mudgett of Delevan, WI A celebration of Susan's life will be held...

Nov 16, 2018

Baraboo, Wisconsin Merlin Edward Derge age 69 of Baraboo, Formerly of Oconomowoc, WI died on Friday, November 16, 2018. Merlin was born on August 2, 1949 to Gerhardt and Beatrice (Block) Derge. Merlin is survived by his son, Scott (Robin) Derge; grandchildren, Allan (Ashley) Derge, Jacob Derge, Hayley Derge, Hunter Derge and great grandson Kaysen Derge, also survived by his...

Nov 15, 2018

Pamela J. (Kannenberg) Sibiga (Pam), age 45 of Portage, Wisconsin passed away suddenly Thursday, November 15, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by family and loved ones. Pam was born on August 12, 1973 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Wendy (Thomas) Kannenberg.  She graduated from Baraboo Senior High School in 1993 and remained in the...

Nov 1, 2018

Emma Amelia Sainsbury age 88, died on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Janesville, WI. Emma was born on September 28, 1930 to Arthur and Selma (Bubloz) Mael. Emma was united in marriage to James M. Sainsbury on May 26, 1950 at the Portage Methodist Church. Emma has lived in Portage, Janesville for 34 years and Endeavor from 1989 until 2014....

Oct 31, 2018

William Howard Holden was born on May 12th, 1928 to William and Emma Holden.  He died on October 31st at his home in Briggsville. Bill was an Army veteran.  He worked for a trucking company 33 ½ years.  He had a hobby farm and was a skilled carpenter who built hundreds of bird houses and bat houses.  He donated bird...

Oct 27, 2018

Arn Anderson walked through the gates of heaven on Saturday October 27th at 12:42pm.  He passed peacefully from the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee surrounded by his loved ones.  He spent one month in the spinal cord unit and five weeks in ICU.  He died from complications of 40 years of paralysis. Arn was born January 1st 1949. He served...

Oct 24, 2018

Shirley A. Wrezinski age 78 of Portage, Wisconsin died on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Our House Assisted Living in Portage, Wisconsin. Shirley was born on July 18, 1940 in Mauston, Wisconsin to Billy and Myrtle (Friske) Pagel. She Married Roy A. Wrezinski on November 2, 1962 in Wisconsin Dells. Shirley is survived by her husband Roy; Children: Greg (Fran)...

Oct 18, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" F.W. Schmidt age 79 of Portage died on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Jerry was born on August 12, 1939 to William and Mabel (Lee) Schmidt. Jerry married Betty Koepp on September 15, 1956 in Portage, Wisconsin and have been married for 62 years. Jerry loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and especially riding...