Obituaries

May 10, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Sherwood L. Slager, aka "Shark". He passed peacefully at home with his wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. They celebrate 38 years of love and commitment together.

He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine (Geri), adopted children; daughter, Tricia (James) Wirth of Fitchburg and...

Apr 25, 2025

Betty Jane Kottka, age 86 of Deforest, WI died on April 25, 2025, at her home.

Betty was born on March 27, 1939, in Portage, WI to Richard and Frieda (Kent) Scherbert. Betty Married Edward "Butch" Kottka on January 10, 1959, in Portage, WI

Betty was an avid collector of Bears, Owls and Beanie Babies....

Apr 23, 2025

Kenneth Earl Day, age 75 of Beaver Dam/ Milwaukee Wisconsin died on April 23, 2025, at Bedrock Health Care facility in Beaver Dam, WI

Kenneth was born on April 18, 1950, to Laurence and Marian (Gaulke) Day.

There will be no services at this time.

Apr 23, 2025

Nathan J. Schutz age 52 of Portage Passed away on April 23, 2025, at his residence in Portage, WI.

Nathan had been having medical issues for the past few years that were progressively giving him poor health.

Nathan was born on November 1, 1972, in Portage, WI to Larry and Vada (Nitz) Schutz. He graduated...

Apr 12, 2025

Rural Portage, WI

Michael Patrick O'Neil age 62 of Pardeeville, WI died unexpectedly on April 12, 2025, due to injuries sustained in a car accident.

Michael was born on March 23, 1963, in Madison, Wisconsin to Patrick and Sharon (Millard) O'Neil.

Michael was employed for 25 plus years at Viking Cue in Madison....

Apr 10, 2025

PORTAGE/TOWN OF PACIFIC – Ronald H. (Ron) Blankenheim age 82 of Pacific Township passed away in Mesa, Arizona on Thursday, April 10th, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1942, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Roman and Pauline (Niehus) Blankenheim.

After graduating from Phoenix North High School in Arizona, he joined the Navy and served on...

Apr 9, 2025

Phyllis June [Anderson] Wood passed away on April 9th, 2025 at Gundersen Health in LaCrosse, WI surrounded by family, friends, and so many loved ones.

Phyllis was born on June 1, 1941, to Norman and Evelyn Anderson on the family farm. She was one of eight children. She spent her early childhood on her family farm and...

Apr 6, 2025

Susan Gene O'Dell age 79 died on Sunday April 6, 2025 at the Bluff View Memory Care in Holmen, Wisconsin. Susan was born on October 28, 1945 to Eugene and Lucille Balmer.

She dedicated over 25 years of her life to Oak Forest Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist, a calling she proudly followed in the footsteps of...

Apr 4, 2025

Phillip Ray Lipke age 82 of Rural Portage, Wisconsin died on Friday, April 4, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin

Mar 26, 2025

Noah Blair Crawford, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Noah was a beloved son whose vibrant spirit and infectious laughter left a lasting impression on all who knew him. From an early age, he found joy in life's simple pleasures—building with Legos, playing with train sets, dancing with enthusiasm to...

Mar 22, 2025

Marie Alice Hoffer age 81 of Portage, WI died on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Aspirus Tivoli Community in Portage, WI.

Marie was born on March 23, 1943 to Berwyn and Alice (Getshmann) Ableman.

Marie married Robert Hoffer on September 16, 1961 in St. John Lutheran Church in Portage, WI

Marie enjoyed quilting,...

Mar 21, 2025

Ronald Cook of Portage was the son of Elmer and Dorothy Cook, he passed away peacefully at the age of 67 surrounded by his loving family.

He was a funny, adventurous, free-spirited guy, who loved eagles, traveling, the outdoors, but especially his family.

Ron worked many jobs, but farming was always his favorite.

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Mar 17, 2025

Don Plier passed away March 17, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, Wisconsin.

He was born in Oconto, Wisconsin to James and Virginia (Ellsworth) Plier on April 27, 1942.

He was loved by many who have gone before and many who are still living.

Don became a passionate student of health...

Mar 14, 2025

Dawn Marie Coburn, 62, of Whitehall died March 14, 2025 at her home with loving family by her side following a courageous 11 year battle with cancer.

Dawn was born August 15, 1962 in Whitehall, WI to Glen and Yvonne (Martin) Berg. She graduated from Blair High School in 1981 and attended LaCrosse Beauty School receiving a...

Mar 12, 2025

Tammie J. Webb age 58 of Portage, WI passed away unexpectedly on Wed. March 12, 2025 at her home in Portage, WI

Tammie was born on January 28, 1967 to Richard and Doris (Baski) Springer.

Tammie was a Loving wife to Kevin for the Last 35 years, an amazing mother to her four children and...

Mar 11, 2025

Charles C. "Chuck" Mitchell, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2025, surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on January 4, 1950, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, Chuck grew up in Lodi, where he graduated from Lodi High School in 1968. He dedicated 26 years of his career to Alkar...

Mar 4, 2025

Brandon John Goodhue age 36 of Portage, WI died on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, Wisconsin

Brandon was born on March 13, 1988, in Portage, WI to Mark "Mooch" Goodhue and Margaret (nee: Whyte) Jeske.

Brandon was part of the Portage High School football team and enjoyed playing softball....

Feb 22, 2025

Sally A. Williams passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 22, 2025, at The Wisconsin Dells Healthcare Center. She was born on September 29, 1957, in Portage, WI to Maurice and Phyllis (Maass) Williams.

She resided in the Portage area all of her life.

Sally is survived by Douglas (Pam) Williams, Susan Bulgrin, Stuart (Mary) Williams, and...

Feb 21, 2025

Portage, Wisconsin Jean H. Koch age 74 of Portage, Wisconsin died on Friday, February 21, 2025 with her loving family by her side.

Jean was born on July 29, 1950, in Rockford, IL to J.D. and Zelpha (Pillsbury) Russell. Jean was a nurse for over 40 years, the first half of her career was in elder care,...

Feb 9, 2025

Eugene Lester Tiede (Gene), age 76, passed away on February 9, 2025 at the Winston Park Assisted Living home in Mesa, AZ.  Gene was born in Reedsburg Wi. to Lester and Josephine Tiede on December 8th, 1948.  He served in the Air Force from 1968 to 1980 as a radar technician.  He spent the remainder of his career as...