Obituaries

Jul 30, 2015

Ted Barton Portage, WI   A full life. That is all that any of us can hope for.  Ted Barton left us July 30, 2015 after more than a decade of battling cancer. He has lived that full life.  He cared most about us, his family and his friends. Yes, he was the consummate fisherman & hunter, but in many ways...

Jul 29, 2015

Robert Guy Rupers Robert Guy Rupers, 86, passed away at his Pardeeville, WI home on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.  He was born on August 14, 1928, to Guy F. & Elizabeth (Thompson) Rupers in Milwaukee, WI.  Robert is survived by his son, David R. Rupers (Pamela) of Tacoma, WA; his son, Daniel R. Rupers (Laura) of Hull, GA; his son,...

Jul 15, 2015

Baraboo, WI Michael E. Lorence Jr. age 24 of Baraboo, WI died on July 15, 2015 in Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI with his family by his side. Michael was born on December 4, 1990 in Maywood Illinois the son of Michael and Teresa (Thomason) Lorence. No services are planned at this time. Service Details. Visitation

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Jul 15, 2015

PORTAGE - Joan Foley, age 84 of Portage, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Joan was born June 20, 1931 in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Berdie (Trojnick) Ryan, Jr. A 1949 graduate of Cathedral High School, Superior, she married Thomas S. Foley in Superior, Wisconsin, in August of 1955....

Jul 12, 2015

Paul Henry Baker age 83 of Portage, died on July 12, 2015 in the Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Paul was born on November 28, 1931 in Saskatchewan, Canada to William and Hazel (Gibbons) Baker. Paul joined the US Army during the Korean war. He was discharged in 1953 with the rank of Sergeant.  He was employed for many...

Jul 12, 2015

Portage, WI. Helen R. "Sis " Sutfin age 80 of Portage, WI died on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Divine Savior Health Care in Portage with her friend Mary by her side. Helen was born on December 21, 1934 in Portage to Jess and Mabel (Parsons) Sutfin. Helen is survived by her Special Friend Mary Ringham, and many nieces, nephews...

Jun 28, 2015

ENDEAVOR -- Roberta "Buckie" Dawn Simerson, 73, of Endeavor, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015. Buckie was born March 1, 1942, to Emery and Lillian (Pollitt) Simerson in Portage. Buckie worked at the shoe factory, and she enjoyed fishing, hunting and socializing. She is survived by her brother, Lawrence (Joanne) Simerson; sisters, Lila Barton (Fiancé Tom Smith), Marge Putman and...

Jun 27, 2015

Portage, WI Geraldine A. Kluge age 79 of Portage, died Saturday, June 27, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on June 13, 1936 in Beaver Dam, WI to Clarence and Lena (Beacraft) Lentz. She Married Charles Kluge Sr. on June 20, 1953        . Geraldine was employed at AMPI for many years and later at Open Arms...

May 1, 2015

Portage, Wisconsin  Rosellia Minnie Irene (Spaudie) Radtke, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, May 1, 2015 at The Heritage House in Portage. Rosellia was born June 2, 1928, in Portage, to William and Minnie Spaudie. On June 14, 1946, she was united in marriage to George H. Radtke. He preceded her in death December 15, 2006. Through the years, Rosellia was...

Apr 29, 2015

Dateline: Endeavor/Oxford/Portage After 89 years of living life to the fullest, Ruth Cora (Jones) Sweney was welcomed into Heaven on April 29, 2015     Ruth was born on July 10, 1925 in Moundville, WI to Walter and Elizabeth (Topping) Jones.  She attended the Endeavor School where she met F. LeRoy Sweney.  They were married in July, 1944 at the Endeavor Congregational...

Apr 25, 2015

Leo Ronald Cottine passed away peacefully on April 25, 2015. Leo was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 6, 1927 to Rudy (Horton) Cottine of Briggsville, WI and Leo M. Cottine of Collodi, Italy.  From an early age, Leo began traveling north to the family farm in Briggsville.  He spent summers at the farm and truly loved farming.   Leo was...

Mar 30, 2015

Portage, WI Dorathy L. Lamphear age 76 of Portage, WI died on Monday, March 30, 2015 at her home in Portage. Dorathy was born on September 22, 1938 in Portage to William and Isabelle (Smith) Miller. She married Floyd Lamphear at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic church in Portage, WI. Dorathy's enjoyment was spending time in the outdoors,...

Mar 25, 2015

Portage, WI Phyllis Leone (Raimer) Martin, age 95 of Portage died on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. She was born September 2, 1919 in the City of Portage, Columbia County to Harry and Goldabelle (Neale) Raimer. Phyllis "ran away" to Dubuque, Iowa, with Leo R. Martin- the love of her life- where they...

Mar 13, 2015

Gretchen Elizabeth Neill age 51 of Poynette, WI died on Friday March 13, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gretchen was born on June 1, 1963 in Syracuse, NY. Gretchen married Chris Neill on July 31, 2004 in Sandy Creek, NY. Gretchen was known for her contagious smile. Gretchen is survived by husband Chris, son Curtis Vind, daughter Elizabeth...

Mar 13, 2015

Portage, WI  Dennis Thayer Roseleip, 48 of Portage, WI, Passed away peacefully March 13, 2015, at University Hospital in Madison.  Dennis was born February 10, 1967 at St. Michaels Hospital in Milwaukee to Dennis G. and Kathleen (Thayer) Roseleip.  In 1987, the family moved to a farm in Lewiston Township. In 1988, Dennis graduated from Portage High School in Special...

Mar 13, 2015

MARJORIE E. REDSTEN Marjorie E. Redsten, 93, formerly of Blair, died on March 13, 2015 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. Marjorie was born on February 7, 1922, to Oscar and Agnes (Linderud) Mason. She was baptized February 28, 1922 in the French Creek Lutheran Church, Ettrick, and confirmed May 10, 1936 in Zion Lutheran Church, Blair. She married Allen H....

Mar 8, 2015

Darren P. Jahr, 39 of Blair, died tragically in a motor vehicle accident  March 8, 2015.  Darren was a lifelong resident of the Blair area.  He was a 1994 graduate of Blair-Taylor High School and a 1995 graduate of WWTC Wood Techniques Program.  He married Janna Ritter on December 9, 1999. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. ...

Feb 24, 2015

Taylor, WI  Jason Gerald Byom 45, of Taylor died suddenly on February 24, 2015 in Chicago, Ill. Born October 10, 1969 to Gerald and Patricia (Hammes) Byom in LaCrosse, WI. He married Angela Moen on December 3, 2005 and enjoyed 9 years of marriage. He graduated from G-E-T High School in 1988. Jason was employed by Alter Metal Recycling in...

Feb 9, 2015

PORTAGE -- George C. Pfaff, 85, of Portage, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. George was born Feb. 5, 1930, in Portage, to George C.F. and Minnie (Bulgrien) Pfaff. George served his county in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and also was a member of the Navy Reserve. George married Dorothy....

Jan 23, 2015

Portage, Wisconsin Marcella L. McMillen, age 78, passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by her family. Her three year battle with cancer is finally over. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday January 29, 2015 at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Endeavor, WI with Reverend Marjorie Rice Myers officiating., and a lunch served immediately following...