Obituaries
Patricia Olson
Feb 3, 2012
Patricia Ann (Clemmons) Olson, age 74 years, of Portage died on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Tivoli Care Center in Portage. She was born on December 12, 1937 in Portage to Irving and Lorraine (Swanson) Clemmons. Pat has lived in Portage/Merrimac area all her life where she enjoyed being a waitress, flowers and spending time with her family and friends....
Genevieve Yost
Feb 1, 2012
Genevieve Elvira Yost, age 81 years, of Portage died on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at her residence. She was born on May 14, 1930 in Alba, Michigan to Chester and Winifred (Olds) Udell. Genevieve was united in marriage to Clifford Yost on her birthday, May 14, 1955 in Rio. She was a cook for the Portage School District for many...
Stanley Rothe
Jan 29, 2012
Stanley B. Rothe, age 93 years, died on January 29, 2012 in Newnan, GA. He was born on December 9, 1918 in Rice Lake to Leo and Rose (Udelhofen) Rothe. Stan served in the US Army Air Corps earning the rank of Cpl. Serving during World War II from December 15, 1941 until November 7, 1945. He attended Airplane Mechanic...
Ethel Davis
Jan 26, 2012
Ethel Marguerite Davis, age 95 years, died on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Waunakee Manor in Waunakee. She was born on February 27, 1916 to William and Eliza (Waugh) Summers. Ethel has lived in Portage, Monona Village, Lake Waubesa, moved back to Portage and had been living in the Phoenix. She was united in marriage to Clinton "Bud" Davis...
Julie Hynes
Jan 24, 2012
Julie Ann Hynes, age 60 years, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Tivoli at Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage. She was born on October 25, 1951 in Rochester, MN to Donald and Betty (Kriehn) Paulsen. Julie grew up in the Rochester area where she graduated from John Marshall High School in 1970 where she was active in theatre...
Donald Brue
Jan 22, 2012
Donald Julius Brue, age 87 years, of Poynette died peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 24, 1924 in Leeds, WI to Julius and Florence (Lee) Brue. Don grew up in the Poynette area where he graduated from high school, moved to Madison before moving back to Poynette...
Lawrence Martin
Jan 4, 2012
Lawrence "Larry" Adney Martin, age 62 years, of Oxford and formerly of Portage died on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at his residence. He was born on February 19, 1949 in Portage to Joel and Elaine (Chick) Martin. Larry worked as the Building and Grounds Director for Columbia County for 34 years and served as a supervisor the last 10 years...
Florence Hamele
Jan 2, 2012
Florence L. Hamele, was born on October 4, 1919 in Portage, the daughter of Edward and Margrierite (Ebert) Scherbert. She passed away peacefully at home with children by her side on Monday, January 2, 2012 at the age of 92; where Florence and Kayo raised their 11 children. She married John F. "Kayo" Hamele at St. Mary's Catholic Church in...
George Pantel
Dec 26, 2011
George Joseph Pantel, age 86 years of Montello died on Monday, December 26, 2011 at the American Way in Portage. He was born on June 22, 1925 in Notre Dame, DeLourdes, Manitoba, Canada to Jean and Bertha (Delitre') Pantel. He has lived in the Montello area for many years where he worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 36 years...
Randall Paulus
Dec 17, 2011
Randall James Paulus, age 50 years of Portage and formerly of Madison died suddenly of natural causes on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at his residence. He was born on June 4, 1961 in Sauk City to Gerald and Patricia (Magli) Paulus. Randy worked in construction as a builder and especially enjoyed building new homes. Survivors include his parents - Gerald...
Joe Lanier
Dec 13, 2011
Joe Paul Lanier, age 69 years, died on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at his residence. He was born on October 28, 1942 in Grand River, Kentucky to Clyde and Eula (Stafford) Lanier. Joe was united in marriage on March 22, 1975 in LaGrange, IL to Patricia Morgan. He had lived in the Chicago area before coming to the Montello area...
Kristin Eggert
Dec 11, 2011
Kristin Lee Eggert, age 16 years of Portage and formerly of Princeton died on December 11, 2011 at the University Hospital in Madison as the result of an automobile accident. She was born on June 23, 1995 in Oconomowoc to Fredrick Hansen JR and Carol Eggert. Kristin was currently a Junior attending Portage High School and had previously attended Princeton...
Mitchel Wold
Dec 7, 2011
Mitchel O. Wold, age 56 years, passed away on December 7, 2011 at Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 26, 1955 in Monona to Carl and Madelyn Wold. Mitchel attended Monona Grove High School and then went into the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1982. After his military...
John Gaffney
Dec 1, 2011
John Harold Gaffney, age 91 years, of Oxford died on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the farm where he was born and lived all of his life holding his wife's hand surrounded by his family. He was born on August 8, 1920 in the Town of New Haven, Adams County to Francis and Nellie (Hayes) Gaffney. Harold was united in...
Gary Knutson
Nov 14, 2011
Gary Grant Knutson, age 63 years, of Portage died on Monday, November 14, 2011 at his residence. He was born on December 21, 1947 in Tomahawk, WI to Edward and Marcella (Zimmerman) Knutson. Gary has united in marriage to Barbara Ann Paccagnella on July 15, 1978 in Elkhorn, WI. He has lived in Tomahawk, Milwaukee and Portage and had worked...
Michael Holch
Nov 7, 2011
Michael Robert Holch, age 58 years, died on November 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born on November 16, 1952 in Portage to Robert and Joan (Zunker) Holch. He was a courier for the Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Survivors include his Mother - Joan of Portage; 2 Brothers - Ed of Portage and Rick of Baraboo. He was...
John Arn
Oct 31, 2011
John Joseph Arn, age 53 years, died on Monday, October 31, 2011 at the St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 21, 1958 in Portage to John and Bernice (Warnke) Arn. John has lived in Portage all his life where he graduated from Portage High School in 1977. He was the #1 Portage Warrior Fan and would...
Henry Staveness
Oct 31, 2011
Henry Olin Staveness, age 92 years, of Portage died on Monday, October 31, 2011 at the Columbia County Health Care in Wyocena. He was born on April 28, 1919 in Rio, the 1st generation born in the United States, to John and Ella (Lerum) Staveness. Henry was united in marriage to Maida Severson on June 23, 1951 in Columbus; she...
Carl Wieck
Oct 28, 2011
Carl Joseph Wieck, 56, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2011. He graduated from DeForest High School where he was an avid football player. He drove truck his entire adult life and was known as "Big C". He was a compassionate person who was loved by all that knew him. His easy-going, fun-loving spirit will be missed tremendously. Survivors include...
Adeline Crawford
Oct 27, 2011
Adeline Anna Crawford, age 95 years, died on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the Tivoli Care Center in Portage. She was born on February 24, 1916 in LaCrosse to Nickolas and Mary (Bell) Lusk. Adeline was married to Harry Fennigkoh and later to Walter Crawford, who both preceded her in death. She was a homemaker, enjoyed flowers, crocheting, afghans and...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries.
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
