Obituaries

Reid  J. Peterson

Reid J. Peterson

Dec 2, 2016

Packwaukee, Wisconsin Reid Jonathan Peterson age 62 of Packwaukee died on Friday, December 2, 2016 in Divine Savior Health Care in Portage, Wisconsin. Reid was born on December 13, 1953 in Mauston, WI to Harold F. and Elsie H. (Baier) Peterson. Reid was a hard worker, he enjoyed his job at the factory until his injury in 1991, he loved...

Wendy  Jean (Kutz)  Mckee

Wendy Jean (Kutz) Mckee

Oct 27, 2016

Wendy Jean (Kutz) McKee age 50 of Portage, passed away on Thursday October 27, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI Wendy was born on June 5, 1966 in Portage, WI to Harlan and Patricia (Jarret) Kutz. Wendy was employed at Rayovac for 20 years, she loved spending time in the outdoors, camping, gardening, hiking and taking pictures. She...

Melissa  "Millie" Robinson

Melissa "Millie" Robinson

Oct 19, 2016

Briggsville, WI Melissa Robinson age 90 of Briggsville, Wi died on Wednesday' October 19, 2016 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI. Melissa was born on May 9, 1926 in Obora, Czechoslovakia to Jan and Emily (Faix) Urban. Melissa owned and operated the Cove restaurant with her family in Briggsville for many years. She loved traveling and socializing with friends...

Richard  Harold Voight

Richard Harold Voight

Oct 8, 2016

Richard Harold Voight age 84 of Portage, WI died on Saturday October 8, 2016 at the Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI Richard was born in Portage, WI on October 17, 1931 to Harold and Gladys (Witt) Voight. Richard served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He then married Marina E. Quinones on May 24, 1958...

Barbara Hockerman

Barbara Hockerman

Oct 4, 2016

Barbara Irene (Zastrow) HockermanBarbara Irene (Zastrow) Hockerman passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, after battling numerous health conditions for the last several years. Although those who knew her gained wisdom and insight from her courageous fight, that person is not the person she would want us to remember. Barb inherited her father's sense of humor, and, like him, she never...

Duane  "Deaner" Maass

Duane "Deaner" Maass

Sep 17, 2016

Town of Caledonia, "Deaner" Duane Otto Maass age 82 died on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at his home after a long battle with heart disease. He is survived by a sister Phyllis Williams and a special friend Dorothy Neitzel. Deaner served his country in the Army, stationed in Germany, and was a very proud American Soldier. He is further survived...

Raymond  C. Wiser

Raymond C. Wiser

Sep 2, 2016

Town of Dalton, Raymond Charles Wiser age 73 of Dalton, WI died on Friday September 2, 2016 at his home. Raymond was born in Portage, WI on November 12, 1942 to Leonard and May (Best) Wiser. Raymond married Jeanette Dalton who preceded him in death. Ray worked and retired from the United States Post Office, where he was a sorter...

Gladys Nelson

Gladys Nelson

Aug 19, 2016

Oconto Falls/Portage Gladys Paske Nelson passed away on August 19th, 2016 at Atrium Nursing Home in Oconto Falls, WI surrounded by her family. Gladys was born on April 6,1930. She leaves to morn one son, Christopher (Lori) Nelson and granddaughter Lexia Nelson. She was preceded by two husbands and son, Ronald Mohr. Service will be held at St John Lutheran...

Thomas  C. Winter

Thomas C. Winter

Aug 11, 2016

Thomas Charles Winter age 74 died on August 11, 2016 in his home. Tom was born on August 23, 1941 to Elmer and Veronica (Haley) Winter. On June 17, 1961 he married  Kay Baxter in Emmetsburg Iowa. Tom enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors, he enjoyed camping, golf and just watching the wildlife. He enjoyed reading, later in life...

Clarice (R.Meekma)  Krueger

Clarice (R.Meekma) Krueger

Aug 10, 2016

Clarice Rachel (Meekma) Krueger died on Wednesday August 10, 2016 at the Columbia County Health Care Facility in Wyocena, WI She was born on Feb. 3, 1927 in Watertown, WI to James and Grace (Buursma) Meekma. Clarice is survived by a brother James (Geraldine) Meekma of Lansing, IL; four sisters Catherine Atkinson of Oregon, WI; Eiveline Phillips of Monroe, WI;...

Doris  Elaine Anacker

Doris Elaine Anacker

Aug 1, 2016

Portage, Wisconsin Doris Elaine Anacker age 81 of Portage, WI died on Monday August 1, 2016 at Three Pillars Senior Living Community in Dousman, WI. Doris was born on December 21, 1934 to Walter and Evelyn (Walkerhauser) Schmidt. She was a lifelong resident of Portage, graduated from Portage High School the class of 1953 The week after graduation her and...

Gary  R. Weisenberger

Gary R. Weisenberger

Jun 18, 2016

Ettrick, Wisconsin Gary Ralph Weisenberger age 59 of rural Ettrick, died on Saturday, June 18, 2016 Gary was born on September 11, 1956 in Rice Lake, WI to Ralph and Loretta (Marsolek) Weisenberger. Gary loved life, he loved being a farmer and was a lifelong entrepreneur, his favorite things to do were to look at his cattle, and watch his...

Angela  Marie Larson

Angela Marie Larson

Jun 5, 2016

Portage, WI Angela Marie Larson, 34 of Portage passed away Sunday June 5, 2016 as a result of a car accident. Angela was born on March 14, 1982 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, the daughter of Pamela Kluth and Thomas Larson. Angela loved her three kids more than anything.  She loved spending time with family and friends. She had...

Jackie  A. Hoff

Jackie A. Hoff

Jun 4, 2016

Rural Whitehall, WI Jackie A. Hoff, age 80 of rural Whitehall died on Saturday, June 4 2016 at the farm doing what he loved. Jackie was born on April 17, 1936 to Herman "Gerald" and Mildred (Lewison) Hoff. Jackie enjoyed farming in rural Ettrick, WI until he retired in 1997. He then was employed by Golden Plump in Arcadia, WI...

Olive  M. Baker

Olive M. Baker

Apr 29, 2016

Portage, WI Olive M. Baker age 94 died on Friday April 29, 2016 in Tivoli in Portage, WI Olive was born on April 18, 1922 to Orrie and Lottie (Barton) McDonald and grew up on the family farm.  She was the fourth oldest of seven brothers and six sisters. Olive spent most of her childhood working on the family farm...

Wayne  D. Sloggy

Wayne D. Sloggy

Mar 30, 2016

Wayne Donald Sloggy, age 83 passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2016. Wayne was born December 21, 1932 in Pacific Township to the late Addison and Florence Sloggy.  Wayne enjoyed farming, hunting and his family. He was employed at Samuels until his retirement. Wayne is survived by his son Steve Sloggy; stepchildren Linda (John) Millard, Matt (Barbara)...

John Hartman

John Hartman

Mar 28, 2016

Portage/Baraboo John Henry Hartman age 89 passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 after long years of Diabetes and Dialysis. The second oldest of four children, he was born in Fish Trap, Wisconsin to Vern Tillman Hartman Sr. and Cecelia Delia (Vasser) Hartman.When John was three the family moved to Rhinelander, WI. at twelve his family moved to Elgin, IL...

Karen  Marie Stiller

Karen Marie Stiller

Mar 24, 2016

Endeavor, Wisconsin Karen Marie Stiller age 77 of Endeavor, WI died on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Columbia County Health care Center in Wyocena, WI Karen was born on January 4, 1939 in Mount Horeb, WI. Daughter of Julian and Marie (Bakken) Johnson. Karen was united in marriage to Dale Stiller on November 7, 1957. She was a mother...

Charles Blucher

Charles Blucher

Mar 3, 2016

Briggsville/Madison - Charles L. Blucher, age 74, died suddenly at his home on Thursday March 3, 2016 after a long battle with heart and lung disease. He was born on April 20, 1941, the son of John A. Blucher and Eleanor (Binius) Bender.Chuck was a bus driver for Madison Metro for many years and loved sports, stock car racing, fishing...

Lee Anna Garetson

Lee Anna Garetson

Feb 26, 2016

Lee Anna F. (Matson) Garetson passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 26th, 2016 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on August 18, 1944 and raised in Rockton, Illinois. She was a graduate of Hononegah High School in 1962.  Lee Anna married James E. Garetson on November 9, 1963 in Sugar Grove, Illinois. She...