Obituaries

Audrey  Mae Wojculis

Audrey Mae Wojculis

Aug 26, 2018

Audrey M. Wojculis (nee Koellen), of Portage/Milwaukee, born into Eternal Life on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, at 84 years young. Audrey was born in Middleton, on Sept. 11, 1933, daughter of late J. Walter and Evelyn Koellen. Beloved wife of the late John A. Wojculis. Loving mother of Conrad (late Peggy), David (Diane), Bonnie Trester (Julie Frenzel), and Joy (Randy)...

Michael  James Feldbruegge

Michael James Feldbruegge

Aug 8, 2018

Michael J. Feldbruegge age 21 of Poynette, died August 8, 2018 unexpectedly at his home in Poynette. Michael was born November 2, 1996 to Michael W. and Shelly (Carrick) Feldbruegge. Michael was employed at Poynette Iron Works. He had a love for life. He touched many lives with his ability to listen. He could always brighten the darkest moments. Michael...

Mary Edwards-Gay

Mary Edwards-Gay

Jul 30, 2018

Mary P. Edwards-Gay, 69, Town of Lewiston/Portage, died Monday, July 30, 2018, at Tivoli with her family by her side. Mary was born in Brooks, on Feb. 12, 1949, to Kenneth and Eva (Marshall) Walker. Her childhood was spent making lasting memories on her family farm. Mary loved spending time with her family. She was so proud of her boys,...

Duane  O. Kohler

Duane O. Kohler

Jul 25, 2018

Duane O. Kohler age 66 of Portage, WI Born February 16, 1952 passed away peacefully July 25, 2018. Duane is survived by his children Crystal (Mark) Eske; Jeremy Kohler; Joshua (Melissa) Kohler. Jada Johnson; Korenda Voorhies; sister Kay and Brother David Kohler. Grandchildren Alexiyah Kohler, Langdon Eske, Grayson Eske, MaKayla Kohler, Keelyn, Saleea and Joshua Kohler, Alana Hamilton, Aubrey Babcock,...

Richard  "Boe" Bocek

Richard "Boe" Bocek

Jul 10, 2018

Richard A. Bocek (Boe), age 67 passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, with his family by his side. Boe was a carpenter for Klein Builders for many years. Moving to Portage he worked doing shore lines for Tommy Dixon, also for Portage Furniture and Wilz Drug delivering Meds and Equipment. Richard was born...

Rita  A Mountford

Rita A Mountford

Jul 8, 2018

Rita Ann Mountford age 85 of Endeavor, WI died on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Tivoli in Portage, WI Rita was born June 19, 1933 in Portage, to Phillip and Della (Gray) Slowey. She married Clifford L. Mountford on April 11, 1953 in St. Mary's Help of Christian's Catholic Church Briggsville, WI Rita is survived by her husband of 65...

Ann  Frances Neis

Ann Frances Neis

Jun 14, 2018

Ann Frances Neis age 96 of Portage, WI died on Thursday June 14, 2018 at the Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena, WI. where she has resided for the last 4 years. Ann was born on May 28, 1922 in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Mary (Tomjenovich) Vuyasich. She lost her biological father at an early age and spoke...

June Anderson

June Anderson

May 20, 2018

June Anderson Portage, WI June was born on December 10, 1931, the daughter of David and Alvina (Fredrick) Burton. She grew up in Portage where she attended school and graduated in 1949. She married Del Anderson September 26, 1953 in the New Port Church in Wisconsin Dells. They lived in Virginia for two years while Del served in the U.S....

Elizabeth Vesely

Elizabeth Vesely

May 8, 2018

Elizabeth Marie Vesely, age 101, of Portage passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2018.  Liz was born on February 26, 1917 in a farm house in Caledonia Township to Ernest and Emma (Eberlein) Mueller.  She married Harold Vesely on December 22, 1951. She worked forty years at Weyenberg Shoe Factory in Portage. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.  ...

Margaret  D. Reick

Margaret D. Reick

May 8, 2018

Portage, Wisconsin Margaret D. Reick age 68 of Portage, WI died on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Divine Savior Health Care Facility in Portage. Margaret was born on October 30, 1949 in Portage, Wisconsin to Melvin and Maryellen (Nyberg) Johnson. She Married Douglas Dean Reick in May 1976 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage. Margaret loved being...

Lois  C. Lapp

Lois C. Lapp

May 3, 2018

Lois C. (McCarthy) Lapp, 87, of Portage, died peacefully on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Columbia Health Care Center surrounded by a loving family.   She was born in Ferryville on February 14, 1931, the daughter of Albert and Martha (Lattimer) McCarthy. Lois was united in marriage to Norman Lapp in 1946, they celebrated forty eight years together. Her daughters and...

Nancy  L Thiessen

Nancy L Thiessen

Apr 30, 2018

Sautee, Georgia/Portage, WI Nancy L. Thiessen age 82 of Sautee Georgia, formerly of Portage, WI died on April 30, 2018 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia with her son, husband and other family by her side. Nancy was born on November 13, 1935 in Portage to Elton (Norma Lloyd) Scherbert Sr. She Married Clayton Thiessen in 1981...

James  R Walhovd

James R Walhovd

Apr 21, 2018

With his beautiful wife resting by his side he rest's in peace. Last night Mema Michelle Walhovd, Stephany and baby Catina slept by papa. Stephany was in papa's chair and mema was in bed with papa. Mema woke me in the early morning of April 21, 2018 to find that papa had gone to heaven. The only life left was...

Kayla  K. Brown

Kayla K. Brown

Apr 8, 2018

Kayla Katherine Brown age 23, died unexpectedly at her home in Portage on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Kayla will always be remembered as a person with a big heart, she loved her family and friends and was most proud of being a loving mom. Kayla is survived by her mother Jessica (Billy Rowin) Williams of Portage; grandmother Charlene Williams, Portage;...

Jeffrey  Robert Wagner

Jeffrey Robert Wagner

Apr 4, 2018

Jeffrey Robert Wagner aka J-R passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday morning April 4, 2018 at the age of 28. J-R is preceded in death by his grandmother Genevieve Yost. Jeffrey is lovingly remembered by his father and mother, Jeff and Judy Wagner of Portage; his two sons, Mason Wagner of Beaver dam, WI  and Vincent Wagner of Westfield, WI; his sisters...

Father Lawrence R. Heitke

Father Lawrence R. Heitke

Feb 28, 2018

Reverend Father Lawrence Richard Heitke Reverend Father Lawrence Richard Heitke entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 atthe age of 77, at his home in the Town of Rome, Wisconsin. He was born on January 25, 1941 in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, and is predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Irmina Mary (Beckius)Heitke and his sister, Norma Jean (Heitke) Borman....

Karen  Ellen Reinold

Karen Ellen Reinold

Feb 17, 2018

Karen Ellen Reinold, age 66, of Portage, WI died on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the American Way Senior Living in Portage. Karen was born on August 25, 1951 in Portage to Francis and Thelma (Morris) Kastner. Karen has been a lifelong member of the Portage Presbyterian Church. She was a past deacon and sang in the choir. Karen graduated...

Stanley Thomas "Tom" Simmons

Stanley Thomas "Tom" Simmons

Feb 7, 2018

Stanley (Tom) Simmons age 83 of Pardeeville, WI passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at home with his family by his side. Tom was born on March 20, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Peter and Josephine (Barges) Simmons. Tom married Patricia A. Larsen on June 14, 1953 in Chicago, IL. Tom worked and provided for his family as an...

Normalee  Jo Pounders

Normalee Jo Pounders

Feb 5, 2018

Normalee Jo Pounders, age 73, died on Monday, February 5th, 2018 at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. Normalee was born on July 3rd, 1944 in Pardeeville, WI to Kermit Wagner Sr. and Leah (Buzzel) Leudtke. She married James E. Pounders. Jr. on January 11th, 1971. After graduating high school, Normalee attended nurses training through the UW school system. The...

Harley  M. Schrank

Harley M. Schrank

Jan 29, 2018

Portage, WI Harley Martin Schrank age 81 of Portage, WI died on Tuesday, January 29, 2018 at Tivoli in Portage. Harley was born on December 9, 1936 to Martin and Ella (Lisch) Schrank. He married Mary Joyce on October 15, 1955, she preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 2018. Harley was a union Carpenter just out of high school,...