Obituaries

Thomas  L. Hoffman

Thomas L. Hoffman

Nov 30, 2014

Thomas L Hoffman, (Senior, TV Tom, Sir, Pop, Father, Papa), Portage, WI, November 30, 2014 Tom passed away after a short, but honorable, battle with liver cancer.  He was surrounded by the those who loved him most at his passing and under the caring guidance of the St. Clare Hospice Home Staff of Baraboo for whom the family is grateful. ...

Gerald Mctier

Gerald Mctier

Nov 6, 2014

PORTAGE -- Gerald M. McTier Sr., 77, of Portage died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at his home in Portage. Jerry/Jake was born Oct. 6, 1937, to Frank and Nellie (Dorman) McTier and was raised in Endeavor. Jerry graduated from Portage High School. He married Barbara Jean Genrick in March 1960. He worked as a carpenter for Findorff Construction for almost...

Erwin Vanschoyck

Erwin Vanschoyck

Nov 2, 2014

Portage - Erwin C. Van Schoyck, age 89, of Portage joined June, the love of his life, on Sunday, November 2, 2014.He was born on June 29th, 1925, to Clark & Jennie (Hindes)Van Schoyck.  He graduated from Portage High School in 1943 and then joined the United States Navy in October of that year.  While in the Navy he served...

Anne Crosby - Haag

Anne Crosby - Haag

Oct 31, 2014

Middleton, WI Anne Louise Crosby-Haag, age 48 of Middleton, WI died unexpectedly Friday, October 31, 2014 in St. Mary's Hospital with family by her side. Anne was born on March 23, 1966 in Madison, WI.  Anne is survived by her Mother; Diane Austin of Monona, WI; Husband Tom Haag of Middleton; children, Jeremy (Kristy) Crosby of Morrisville, WI; Joshua (Allie)...

Scott Alt

Scott Alt

Oct 28, 2014

Scott Anthony Alt, age 46, of Portage, left this earth to be with his precious daughter Nikki in heaven, on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He was born January 2, 1968 the son of Roger and Sandra (Kraemer) Alt.   Scott graduated from Madison West High School in 1986 and later married his high school sweetheart - the love of his life,...

Robert And Helen Sanders

Robert And Helen Sanders

Oct 25, 2014

Our Lifestory   PARIS, Tenn. -- Robert "Sandy" William Sanders, 80, of Paris, Tennessee, formerly of Portage, passed away March 13, 2014. Sandy entered the United States Navy in 1954 and served for 28 years. Sandy received the National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, five Good Conduct Medals. He served one tour in Korea and three...

Frederick Brunner

Frederick Brunner

Oct 13, 2014

Portage, WI Brunner, Frederick J "Fred"Age 94 of Portage WI passed away peacefully Monday, October 13, 2014 in St. Mary's hospital in Madison, WI.Visitation at 11am with memorial mass at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Briggsville, WI. Born in St. Paul, Mn. October 10, 1920.  Fred lived with his parents on a farm near...

Christine A. M. Lambert

Christine A. M. Lambert

Oct 6, 2014

Christine A.M. Lambert Christine was born on December 19, 1992; she came into the world a bright little girl. Chrissy loved people, helping and working with them. She had a heart of gold. The thing that Christine loved most was her animals, especially her horses, her dog Sophie and her cats. She enjoyed every minute in the outdoors, where she...

Alma Stanton

Alma Stanton

Oct 1, 2014

Portage, WI  Alma M. Stanton age 83 of Portage, WI died on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in the Heritage House in Portage.  Alma was born on July 15, 1926 to Frank and Jean (Learmonth) Schmidt in Portage. Alma is survived by nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, two husbands; Willis H. Braun and Nowell...

Troy Sigmund

Troy Sigmund

Oct 1, 2014

Troy Dennis Sigmund, age 65, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at American Way Assisted Living, in Portage, WI from cancer. He was born in Medford, WI on Dec. 15, 1948 to Edward and Dolores (Gengler) Sigmund.  Troy served in Vietnam from 1968-1969 then was stationed at Fort Hood in Texas. In January of 1969 he married Bonnie Butke. They...

Arlin Sipes

Arlin Sipes

Sep 11, 2014

ARLIN SUE SIPES, age 54 of Wisconsin Dells, WI died due to Lung Cancer, on Thursday, September 11, 2014 in the St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI Arlin was born on October 19, 1959 in Elmhurst, IL to Richard and Wilma (Mays) Burchardt. She graduated from Fenton High School in Bensenville, IL where she lived for over 35 years. Arlin...

Kenneth Voight

Kenneth Voight

Aug 9, 2014

Spokane, WA / Portage, WI Kenneth R. Voight, age 54 of Spokane, WA passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 in Spokane. Kenneth was born on February 21, 1960 in Portage, WI to Richard and Marina (Quinones) Voight. Ken attended St. John's Lutheran Grade School, attended and graduated from Portage High School. Ken had a love for knowledge, he enjoyed reading...

Vivian Crye

Vivian Crye

Jun 13, 2014

Vivian Crye, age 73 of Portage, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Friday, June 13, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at the Picha Funeral Home in Portage with Carl Sirotzki officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Portage. Visitation...

Mary Sewell

Mary Sewell

Jun 9, 2014

Mary Betty Jane Sewell, age 91 of Portage, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Monday, June 9, 2014 at the Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.   The Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Portage with Father Gary Krahenbuhl celebrating. Visitation will be held at...

Thomas Willstead

Thomas Willstead

May 30, 2014

Thomas Willstead, age 74 of Pardeeville, Wisconsin died Friday, May 30, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 6, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Portage, Wisconsin with Pastor Dick Inglett officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Portage. Visitation will be held at the funeral...

George Horton

George Horton

May 29, 2014

George Horton, age 98 of Portage, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena, Wisconsin.          Memorial funeral services will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 850 Armstrong Street, Portage with Pastor Alan Boeck officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on...

Carolyn Walser

Carolyn Walser

May 26, 2014

Carolyn Walser, age 70 of Baraboo, Wisconsin and formerly of Portage, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Monday, May 26, 2014 at her residence after a long, courageous battle against cancer with her husband and daughter at her side.               Memorial funeral services will be held Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. at the Picha Funeral Home in Portage with Pastor Lisa...

Nickolas Schumann

Nickolas Schumann

May 4, 2014

Nickolas Schumann, age 96 of Portage, Wisconsin died Sunday, May 4, 2014. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Portage with Chaplain Tom Moe officiating. Burial will follow at the North Marcellon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Nickolas...

Donald Picha

Donald Picha

Apr 28, 2014

Donald H. Picha Donald H. Picha, age 52 years, of Portage and formerly of the Hillsboro/Elroy areas, passed away on Monday April 28, 2014 at his residence in Portage, Wisconsin. He was born on August 8, 1961 to Emil and Doris (Knutson) Picha in Hillsboro, where he grew to adulthood and graduated from the Hillsboro School in 1980. He took...

Catherine Harmon

Catherine Harmon

Apr 22, 2014

Catherine Ann Harmon, age 61 years of Endeavor died on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the UW Hospital in Madison.  She was born on June 4, 1952 in Port Washington to William and Lois (Bartlett) Lanser. Catherine has lived in Endeavor for many years and had worked at Spartech Plastics as a machine operator.  She was a member of Moundville...