Obituaries
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...
Betty Chalfant
Oct 25, 2011
Betty "Betsy" Chalfant, age 55 years, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at her residence at Heritage House in Portage. She was born on June 14, 1956 in Madison to Robert and Margaret (Butler) Albright. Betsy grew up in Madison and moved to Texas when she married. She returned to Wisconsin in 1995. Survivors include Two Sons - Steven...
Edmond Jackson
Oct 24, 2011
Edmond LeRoy "Tino" Jackson, age 79 years, surrounded by loving family went to his eternal rest at home on the morning of October 24, 2011. He was born on March 16, 1932 in Mauston, son of the late Leon and LaVina (Lawton) Jackson. Edmond LeRoy was united in marriage to Mary Carley on February 16, 1951 in Richland Center. He...
Lorraine Hill
Sep 28, 2011
Lorraine Helen Hill, age 85 years, of Portage died on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born on February 25, 1926 in Green Bay to Irving and Wilda (Eyers) Russell. Lorraine was united in marriage to Harold Hill on June 29, 1946 at the Methodist Church Parsonage. She worked as a Lab Technician...
Colonel "Bud" Fandrich
Sep 28, 2011
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother in-law and friend, Col. Bud Fandrich has left this earth to join his family that has already passed. Bud passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at Divine Savior Hospital and is preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth Alice, his father Charlie, his sister Alice, and his brother William (Bill). As a young man,...
Maxine Doepke
Sep 22, 2011
Maxine E. Doepke, age 84 years, of Pardeeville died on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at her residence. She was born on August 25, 1927 to Clark and Jennie (Hindes) Van Schoyck. Maxine was united in marriage to Jack Doepke on April 6, 1947 at the Portage United Methodist Church; he preceded her in death on June 3, 1995. Maxine has...
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