Obituaries

Feb 21, 2016

Donald KC Pangburn age 26 of Baraboo left us too soon on Sunday, February 21, 2016 Don was born on May 10, 1989 to Ken and Sherri (Kuhnwald) Pangburn Don was an amazing person, with a big heart. He enjoyed working on cars, He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews and was loved by all who knew him....

Feb 5, 2016

Dr. William Robert Laing entered his heavenly home early Friday morning at the Columbia Health Care Center. He was born June 22, 1922 to William G. Laing and Emma (Alf) Laing in Berlin, Wisconsin. Bill graduated from Berlin High School in 1940. He attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, Mission House College (Lakeland College) in Plymouth, Wisconsin and graduated from...

Feb 1, 2016

Portage, WI Terence Cyril Neilsen age 56 of Portage, died unexpectedly on February 1, 2016 Terence was born on February 9, 1956 in Chicago Illinois to Conrad and Marilyn (Sexton) Neilsen. Terence was self employed as a HVAC Technician. Terence is survived by his children; Ryan, Adam, Richard, Michael, Brianna, Brittany. His Mother Marilyn of Portage; three brothers Colin, Carey...

Feb 1, 2016

Endeavor, WI Renee Esther Whaley age 55 passed away suddenly on Monday, February 1, 2016 She was born on December 15, 1961 in Portage, WI to William Skinner and Veronica Haley. She Lived and Worked the Majority of her life in Marquette County. Renee worked 30 plus years at Brakebush where she acquired many friends. On June 24, 1989, Renee...

Jan 29, 2016

Portage, WI Dawn DuCharme-Kluever age 62 completed her earthly journey on January 29, 2016 in Portage, WI She was born on May 23, 1953 in Wiltshire, England. Dawn is survived by her son Robert (April) Clover, husband Tom Kluever and her sister Deb DuCharme. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Jacqueline DuCharme. A celebration of dawn's...

Jan 26, 2016

Portage, WI Becky Jo Hustedt (Lenz/Clark) 61, of Portage passed away suddenly on Tuesday January 26, 2016; surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born at Madison General Hospital (Meritor) on June 19, 1954 to William and Phyllis (Lowe) of Madison. She married late husband Duane Lenz of Portage, on August 26, 1972 and subsequently gave birth to...

Jan 19, 2016

Audrey Ann Hardt Mattison went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 19, 2016 at the age of 88. She was born on August 14, 1927 in Lewiston Township of Portage, Wisconsin to Walter and Irma Roecker Hardt. After graduating from Portage High School in 1945, Audrey moved to Madison to attend Madison Business College. In...

Jan 14, 2016

Irene Zastrow The lady who loved to travel and to share her many adventures has made her final trip. Irene (Henne) Zastrow of Portage passed away on Thursday, January 14. Irene was born in Deerfield Township, Waushara County, Wisconsin on May 30, 1921 and was an active and proud citizen of Portage for most of her life. She was a...

Jan 6, 2016

Jacque Edwin DeWeese age 77 of Pardeeville, WI died on Wednesday January 6, 2016 at his home. Jacque was born on Dec. 14, 1938 in Delta Iowa to Warren and Hazel (Showman) DeWeese. He married Marguerite Tracy on Jan. 3, 1970 in Davenport Iowa.  Farming was Jacque's passion.  He graduated from Iowa State with an animal science degree in the...

Dec 10, 2015

Mary Ann Teresa Carman, 73, died peacefully in the presence of family on December 10, 2015. She was born on November 29, 1942, in Cuba City, WI to Alphonse and Myra Dietzel and was raised in Dickeyville, WI.  She was the youngest of eight children.Mary Ann attended high school in Milwaukee and received her nursing degree from Marquette University. She...

Dec 7, 2015

Pardeeville, WI Cody Lee Motsenbocker age 32 died on Monday December 7, 2015. Cody was born on July 3, 1983 to Lyle and Naomi (Bresnahan) Motsenbocker. Cody was happy when riding motorcycle, bike or snowmobile. Cody is survived by his father Lyle (Rhonda Winchell) Motsenbocker of Cambria and Samantha Winchell; mother Naomi (Shawn O'Haver) Motsenbocker of Pardeeville; Sister Lacy Motsenbocker...

Nov 26, 2015

Portage, WI Jason T. LaBelle age 35 died in Poynette, WI Jason was born on May 5, 1980 to Darrelle and Vicky (Anderson) LaBelle Jason is survived by his parents, a daughter Lilyanna; a brother Elliot; nephews Jared and Michael. Jason is preceded in death by brothers Ronald in 1970 and Brent in 1991 Service Details. Visitation

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Nov 20, 2015

Briggsville, Wisconsin Jennifer L. Doud age 34, of Briggsville, WI died Friday, November 20, 2015 Jennifer was born on December 16, 1980 in Neenah, WI to Charles and Honey (McCullough) Brooks Jennifer married Andrew Doud on November 13, 2004 in Baraboo, WI She attended culinary arts school, enjoyed cooking, baking, scrap booking and listened to country music (George Strait)   but...

Oct 30, 2015

Paste Obituary Portage, WI Edgar Martin Jr. age 65 of Portage Died on Friday, October 30, 2015 in his home in Portage. Edgar was born on Feb 10, 1950 in Merrimac, WI to Edgar Sr. and Audrey (Kirchstein) Martin. Edgar Married Nancy Pack in Honolulu, Hawaii. Edgar is Survived by his mother Audrey of Merrimac, WI; wife Nancy of Portage;...

Sep 24, 2015

Merlene S. Hanson age 79 of Blair, WI died on Thursday, September 24, 2015 in the Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall, WI. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in the Blair Lutheran Church East Building, Rev. Barbara Bruneau is officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 till 7 p.m. on Monday September...

Sep 22, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Baxter Poole, 93, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2015 in her home in Garden City, New York. Mary was born in Portage, Wisconsin to George and Mabel Baxter on August 27, 1922. After serving as an Army Nurse in WW II, she married George T. Poole II and has resided at her present home since 1954. She...

Sep 9, 2015

Alvin "John" Leeg, age 85 of Portage, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at his residence with his loving daughters by his side. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Picha Funeral Home in Portage with Gloria Stubitsch officiating. Burial will be at Silver Lake Cemetery in Portage with military honors....

Sep 9, 2015

Heaven has welcomed a very special person home.  Frances Marie Collins (Johnson) age 94 died peacefully Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at her home in Portage, Wisconsin. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 309 West Cook Street, Portage with Father Gary Krahenbuhl celebrating. Burial will take place...

Sep 4, 2015

Pat Dowsey    Lodi,WI- Heaven has a new angel in it--Patrick Dowsey. Many of you knew him as "one of the boys", that I grew up with.  Pat was an incredibly special soul who did not have a mean bone in his body. Pat always had a smile on his face and welcomed everybody with a warm hug. He touched everyone...

Aug 22, 2015

Portage, WI   Arlene Ann Hein age 80 of Portage, WI died on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Divine Savior Health Care in Portage, WI. Arlene was born on July 26, 1935 in Webster, SD to James and Clara (Wika) Helwig. Arlene was raised in Roslyn, SD and received her nursing degree in Aberdeen, SD Arlene married William Hein on...