Obituaries

Oct 30, 2017

Russell Lloyd Schultz, went to be with his Lord on his 80th birthday Monday, October 30, 2017 Russell was born on October 30, 1937 to Rollie and Eleanor (Maass) Schultz. He was a Portage graduate, Married Florence E. Egge on May 16, 1959 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lewiston Township. Russell was a farmer at heart, he was an...

Oct 27, 2017

John M. DeKeyrel, 54, of Portage, passed away peacefully Oct. 27, 2017. John was born Jan. 26, 1963, in La Crosse, to Thomas and Jackie DeKeyrel. He is survived by his loving wife, Julie, and her daughter, Emma Hagen; step-daughters, Tammy Malone (Quinn) and Keeley Goldthorpe (Jon); grandchildren, Thomas Shortreed and Brynna Malone; mother, Jackie DeKeyrel; sisters, Sherri McDermet (Dan)...

Oct 25, 2017

Linda Ida Packard age 99 of Portage, WI died on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Our House Senior Living in Portage, WI  Linda was born on September 10, 1918 in the Town of Arlington to Charles and Minnie J. (Mielke) Feldhusen. Linda attended Fall River and Arlington grade schools, was a 1936 graduate of Poynette High School. She Married Donald...

Oct 21, 2017

Endeavor, Wisconsin Sheldon Edward Zimmerman age 84 entered into his heavenly home on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Tivoli in portage, WI Sheldon was born on July 1, 1933 to Edward and Elaine (Goodhue) Zimmerman. Sheldon is Survived by his son Steve Zimmerman of Endeavor; Grandson Jacob Zimmerman of Endeavor; two great grandchildren Trevin and Brice Zimmerman, his first wife...

Oct 12, 2017

Mary C. Gerhartz (née Koch) passed away on Oct 12, 2017. She was 100 years young.   Mary was born on August 4th, 1917 in Portage, WI. to Charles and Emelia (Eberlein) Koch. Mary was a graduate of Portage High School, Julia Rusch was her teacher/principal.    She married Merlin Gerhartz.  As a civilian worker she assisted the World War II effort,...

Sep 17, 2017

Anita J. Schroeder (Lyght Bresee)         Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with heart and kidney failure. Her will to live was fierce.         Anita was born on August 13, 1932 in Platteville to Elmer and Bernice Lyght. She graduated high school from Platteville in 1950. She worked at Burgess Battery Factory for many years....

Sep 4, 2017

Dean M. Schwersinske, 58, of Dalton, passed away Sept. 4, 2017, at UW Hospital in Madison. Dean was born in Janesville, to Darwin Donald Schwersinske and Mildred (Krueger) Schwersinske on Oct. 2, 1958. Dean's favorite passions were fishing, gardening and horseshoes. Dean worked for Solterman Roofing, Portage, then started DMS Roofing, then worked for Tom McGill Construction, Montello. Dean always...

Aug 18, 2017

Elnor Rick age 87 of Blair, WI passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Grand View Care Center, Blair, WI                 Elnor was born to Rudolph and Laura Hanson at their home in Bear Creek on January 27, 1930.  Her paternal grandmother Ellen Hanson, was a local mid-wife in Hegg and was brought to Hanson's by horse and buggy.  It...

Aug 12, 2017

Christopher Erich "Booty" Boutin 39, died unexpectedly on August 12, 2017 at his home in Portage, Wisconsin. Christopher was born to Roy and Elvira (Fingerle) Boutin on March 16, 1978 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. The family moved to Portage in 1986. Christopher is a graduate of Portage High School and attended UW Baraboo and UW LaCrosse. He worked for Famous...

Aug 11, 2017

Sharon Lynne Schroeder (Danz Behnke) HARRISVILLE-Sharon Lynne Schroeder, was lifted by angels to eternal life on August 11 after a brave battle with cancer.   On January 27, 1943, the world blessed Oscar and Dolores (Hoessel) Danz with daughter Sharon, the eldest of four children. She grew up in Cross Plains, where she was confirmed at St. Martin's Lutheran Church. She ...

Aug 11, 2017

Rural Blair, Wisconsin David Elton Tjerstad age 69 of Rural Blair, WI died on Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home in rural Blair. David was born on August 11, 1948 to Elton and Bessie (Knutson) Tjerstad. He was raised on the family farm and continued farming until November 2013. David was married to Mary Wier in December 7, 1974....

Aug 9, 2017

Portage - Phoebe C. Clark, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at the Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells.  Phoebe was born on February 19, 1943 to Walter and Rose Lamphear. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Clark, Thelma Clark (daughter), Walter and Rose Lamphear...

Jul 29, 2017

Marcia Bubelis-Blystad of Wis. Dells died on Saturday, July 29, 2017, while a patient at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI, exactly 2 weeks after celebrating her 82nd birthday.       Marcia was born July 15, 1935 in Wis. Rapids to Frances (Smith) and Henry Karney. She graduated from Necedah (WI) High School. She was a well known business woman in Wis....

Jul 19, 2017

Ettrick, Wisconsin David Jerome Tranberg, Age 70, of rural Ettrick passed away on Wednesday, July 19 2017, after a short time at the Grand View Care Center in Blair, WI, after a long hard fight with cancer. Dave was born on March 28, 1947, in Ettrick, WI, to Oscar and Hilda (Sexe) Tranberg. Dave attended the Hegg School and graduated...

Jul 10, 2017

Grace R. Ebert, 67, of Portage, died July 10, 2017, at Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage. Grace was born Dec. 29, 1949, in Portage, to Gustave and Dorothy (Rihn) Ebert. Grace attended grade school in the town of Lewiston and graduated from Portage High School. Grace was an avid sports fan, enjoying the Badgers, Packers and Brewers. She enjoyed playing...

Jul 3, 2017

Elizabeth Doris (Krueger) Grinnell age 96 of Portage, WI died on Monday, July 3, 2017 at the Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City, WI Elizabeth was born on July 18, 1920 to Edward and Elizabeth (Petra) Graves. Elizabeth attended school in Caledonia, but graduated from Portage High School. Elizabeth married Wilber "Butch" Krueger who preceded her in death in 1957,...

Jul 3, 2017

Marlene Mae Poppie age 80 of Portage, Wi died on July 3, 2017 at Tivoli in Portage, WI. Marlene was born on October 29, 1936 to Dallas and Marguriete (Nitz) Johnson. She married Earl James "Jim" Poppie on December 19, 1951 in Mason City, Iowa. Marlene was active in the Briggsville community. She was a member of the Red Hat...

Jun 22, 2017

> Portage, WI Florence Elizabeth Baerwolf, age 95, Portage, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. > Florence Elizabeth (Paske) Baerwolf was born in Caledonia Township, Portage, WI on August 17, 1921 to Gustave and Elizabeth (Falk) Paske. She was baptized at home by Pastor Max Taras of St....

Jun 20, 2017

Ken Charles Solitaire age 78 died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI. Ken was born on April 28, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI Ken is survived by his wife Mavis, of Portage; six children, 24 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one sister, Cathy Carolla. Memorial Service will be held later. Service Details. Visitation

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Jun 18, 2017

Clyde Leo Hoffer age 98 of Portage, WI died on Sunday, June 18, 2017 in King Veterans Home in King, WI. Clyde was born in Portage on December 24, 1918 to Louis and Eva (Willett) Hoffer. Clyde attended Portage Schools, but found life more rewarding by joining the Army. On March of 1942 he enlisted in the US Army entering...