Obituaries

Sep 11, 2025

Allen "Big Al" John Stofflet, age 57, died unexpectedly on September 11, 2025. He was born October 31, 1967, to Loha Kuhn (Briggs-Stofflet) and Richard Stofflet, in Portage, WI.

Allen grew up in Pardeeville, WI, working most of his life in home construction. He started learning his skills early while working alongside his grandfather and uncles with...

Sep 9, 2025

Claude Richard Nau age 78 of Wautoma, WI died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 with his wife Pam by his side.

Claude was born on June 13, 1947 to Donald and Florence (Kummer) Nau in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Claude married Pamela Beihoff on October 20, 1990.

Claude served in the United States Navy, was...

Sep 6, 2025

Town of Lewiston, Wisconsin Michael J. Wakerhauser passed away in his sleep September 3rd, 2025 on the farm that his dad built and they both loved.

Mike was born October 6, 1979 to Ronald Wakerhauser and Caryl Heller.

Mike had a big heart. Even though he sometimes had trouble showing it, it was always there....

Sep 4, 2025

Jean Elizabeth Pionke, age 75, from Portage, passed away peacefully on September 4th at UW Hospital.

She had a tragic fall resulting in severe head trauma. She did not regain consciousness following her fall. When she passed, she was surround by her family.

Jean was born on May 10th,1950 to William and Ellen Ritchay in...

Sep 3, 2025

Gregory George Geyer, age 70, of Portage, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2025.

Greg was born on September 29, 1954, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of the late George and Mary Ann (Anderson) Geyer. He graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School in 1973.

On September 14, 1985,...

Aug 26, 2025

Marvin Edward (Marv) McCormick passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Randoph Nursing Home in Randolph, WI

Marv was born September 9, 1944 in Columbus, WI the son of Joseph and Margaret (Barnett) McCormick.

Marv graduated in 1962 from Poynette High School. Shortly after graduation Marv served his country in the U.S Navy....

Aug 18, 2025

Crandall Hamm, 83, of Crandon, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Aspirus Tivoli Community in Portage, Wisconsin.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Patricia. Loving father of Michael (Mary Lyn) Hamm, Dennis (Laura) Hamm and Sharon (Scott) Johnson. Proud grandfather of Jacob (Alisha), Alexander (Sydney), Natalie, Parker (Hallie), Matthew, Andrew...

Aug 16, 2025

Cynthia Seals was born on October 4, 1957 at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL, she was the eldest child born to Sidney and Elaine Davis, Jr...

Cynthia accepted The Most High into her life twice, when she was baptized in December 2014 and___ 2024.

In year 1976, she married Victor Seals, which of this...

Aug 9, 2025

Verle Roger Austad age 92 of Blair, WI died on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Mayo Health System in La Crosse, WI

Verle was born in Blair, WI to Omar and Alice (Holde) Austad. He graduated from Blair High School in 1951.

Funeral Services for Verle will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday,...

Aug 6, 2025

Cordelia A. Connor age 100 of Portage, WI died on Wednesday August 6, 2025 at the Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena, WI

Cordelia was born on November 2, 1924 to Robert and Jessie (Blankenship) Connor.

Cordelia is survived by her Neice Lisa (Keith) Hayes, a great niece Tina Hayes, special friends Rosemary (Dick)...

Jul 21, 2025

Stephen M. Larson age 78 of Portage, WI died on Monday July 21, 2025 at his home in Portage, WI Stephen was born on August 6, 1946 in Portage to Roger and Ruth (Budde) Larson. Private family services will be held at the Silver Lake Cemetery in Potage, WI

Jul 10, 2025

Robyn Michelle Kratz passed away peacefully at her Wisconsin home on Thursday July 10, 2025, after a long courageous battle of cancer.

Robyn was born on January 28, 1964, in Portage, WI. She attended St. John's Lutheran School through elementary and graduated in 1982 from Portage High School. From there, she attended Concordia College where she completed...

Jul 8, 2025

Ronald E. Rabus, age 84 of Portage, WI passed away July 8, 2025, at his residence in Endeavor, WI after his long battle with lung disease.

Ron was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago.

Moved to Wisconsin in his early years and became a self-taught carpenter, where he built homes in the Adams-Friendship...

Jul 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rev. Arthur Anacker

It is with deep sorrow and enduring faith in the resurrection, that we announce the passing of Rev. Arthur Anacker age 95. He was called to his heavenly home on July 2nd, 2025, at his home near Portage WI.  Arthur was born in the same home to Ernest and Emma...

Jun 25, 2025

Rev. Ronald O. Nybroten, 87, of Stoughton, WI, entered the arms of his Savior on June 25, 2025, surrounded by his three sons and his sister. He was born on April 29, 1938, in Rockford, Illinois, to Oscar and Marion Nybroten, and grew up on a farm in Cadiz Springs Township near Monroe, WI.

He graduated from...

Jun 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Jean Osterholt (née Sutfin), who left this world peacefully on June 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on January 8, 1939, to Sam and Arlene Sutfin, Donna was one of five siblings: Sam (Junior), Jimmy, Darlene, and Lois. She was married to William L....

Jun 17, 2025

Lorraine (Lori) Elizabeth Phillips, 57, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin after a long and difficult battle with cancer. Even in the darkest days of her battle, Lori's spirit never faltered.

Lori was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on February 9, 1968 to Judith (Market) and Michael Phillips. Lori was an adventurer from...

Jun 6, 2025

Robert J Finzel, born in Iowa on December 3, 1940, to Carl Sr. and Gertrude Finzel, passed away surrounded in love at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans' Hospital in the hospice unit on Friday, June 6th, 2025.

He is finally reunited with the love of his life, Joan. Robert, Bob, Dad, Papa, Papa Big Hugs, Uncle Bob,...

Jun 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeannie Granger, a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and treasured friend to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Jeannie passed away surrounded by the love of her Husband and faithful dog Annabelle, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, laughter, and unconditional love.

Jeannie...

May 29, 2025

Edna Irene Thompson age 82 of Portage, WI died on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in the Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI.

Edna was born on December 7, 1942, to George and Ruth (Braun) Carpenter.

Edna Loved her life with adventure; she drove race cars and taught her son all about racing. Edna had...