Obituaries

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...