Obituaries

Roy Rodger Schroeder

Nov 1, 2024

Roy Rodger (Rempette) Schroeder came into this world the same way he went out with the three R's reading, riting and rithmetic.

Roy was raised in Russell Flats and Milwaukee and finally settled into Harrisville Wisconsin, where he married the love of his life Sharon Schroeder where they enjoyed the love of God, raising birds, garage sales...

Tamara S Rosemeyer

Oct 28, 2024

Tamara (Tami) S. Rosemeyer, age 71, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1953, to James and Joanne Allen.

She is remembered by her sister Renee Pfeiffer (Ralph) and Brother James Allen Jr (Linda) Nieces and Nephews, James Allen III, Lucas Allen, Max Pfeiffer, Gina Pfeiffer, James Allen IV, and Samuel...

Arletta A. Saxe

Oct 27, 2024

Arletta Arlene Saxe (Sorenson) age 64 of Mauston, WI, passed away on October 27, 2024. She was born on July 16, 1960 to Arnold and Ardis Sorenson of Wild Rose, WI. On August 6, 1983 she married Craig Saxe and they raised 2 sons together. She is survived by her husband, Craig, and sons, Kevin (Heather) Saxe and Kyle...

Brenda L Welshmclean

Oct 22, 2024

Brenda WelshMcLean Surrounded by family, Brenda WelshMcLean passed away peacefully at her home in the Town of Lewiston, Wisconsin, on October 22nd, 2024.

Brenda was born in Racine County on February 22, 1959 to Elaine (Thoreson) and Roger Welsh. She graduated from Union Grove High School in 1977, where she was on the track team and a...

Robert A. Goodman

Oct 8, 2024

In the early morning hours of October 8th, Bob Goodman peacefully passed away at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin with his loving wife, Bobbie, by his side.

Born on September 17, 1930 in Portage, Wisconsin, Bob was the middle child to Maurice Goodman II and Emma (née Lynch) Goodman. His older brother Maurice III was born in...

Shirley M Fenner

Oct 5, 2024

Portage, Wisconsin Shirley M. (Lieske) Fenner, age 91, Passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Tivoli Assisted Living in Portage, Wisconsin.

Shirley was a long-time resident of Portage and a member of the Portage United Methodist Church.

She was married to the love of her life, Robert F. Fenner, Sr. on May 4,...

Jill E Schade

Sep 15, 2024

Jill E. Schade age 56 of Briggsville, WI died on September 15, 2024 at her home. Jill was born on September 8, 1968 in Beaver Dam, WI. She is the daughter of Ronald and Sharon (Levake) Schade.

Jill had a lifelong fondness for plants and all animals, she enjoyed gardening and was a hard worker at whatever...

William "Bill" Hilgendorf

Sep 4, 2024

Portage, Wisconsin

William "Bill" Hilgendorf, age 84 of Portage, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Bill was born on December 17, 1939, to Herbert and Helen (Crawford) Hilgendorf Sr.

Bill married Kathleen Moran on May 9, 1959. Throughout their 60 years of marriage, they were blessed with three daughters.

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Kimberly L. Campbell

Sep 2, 2024

Kimberly Louise Campbell, 49, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2024, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Born on May 20, 1975, in Sun Prairie, WI, Kim spent her life spreading joy and laughter to those around her.

Kim married the love of her life, Scott Chilson on April 21, 2007. Together, they made their home in Portage, Wisconsin with...

Warren F Taylor

Jul 28, 2024

Warren F. Taylor age 84 died on Sunday, July 28, 2024, He was born May 16, 1940, in Rio, WI to Reginal and Esther (Skinner) Taylor. Warren married Judy Kiesecoms on September 29, 1960. Warren and Judy have two children Glenda Taylor (Daley) and Robert "Bob" (Val) Taylor. Three granddaughters; sixteen great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. Warren...

Donald Wayne Bagley

Jun 26, 2024

Donald W. Bagley age 75 of Montello, WI. died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, peacefully with his wife and daughter holding his hand. Don was born on May 6, 1949, the son of Hollis and Mary (Kleist) Bagley. Don was known for his ability to fix just about anything. He gained his education not by books, but by doing....

Donna J. Stewart

Jun 5, 2024

Donna Jean Stewart, age 83 of Portage, WI died on June 5, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison WI. Donna was born on October 5, 1940, to Herbert and Marjorie (Mylrea) Kassner. Donna was a 1959 graduate from Portage High School, attended MATC in the nursing program where she worked for several years at the Hospital and nursing...

Janice Marie Krocker

Jun 4, 2024

Janice Marie Krocker, age 78 of Portage, WI died on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. Janice was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 6, 1945, to Henry and Loretta (Waskiewicz) Kurkiewicz. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed cooking and baking, loved crocheting and always wanted to make something for someone. She liked to...

Jon A Nelson

May 31, 2024

Jon Andrew Nelson age 53 of Portage, WI died on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Unity Point Health-Meriter in Madison, WI. Jon was born on October 30, 1970, in Portage, Wisconsin to Floyd and Nancy Nelson. He attended St. Mary's Catholic school and graduated from Portage High school in 1989. He furthered his education by attending UW Madison and...

Dianne L Kraemer

May 27, 2024

Dianne Leone Kraemer (Age 88) - Born July 14, 1935, passed away peacefully at Grand View Care Center in Blair, WI on Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 27th, 2024.

She is survived by four sons:  Wade (Anne) Kraemer, Ettrick, WI, John Kraemer, Neillsville, WI, Brad (Michelle) Kraemer, Prairie Du Sac, WI and Greg (Mary Beth) Kraemer, Waukesha,...

William G. Devine

May 25, 2024

PORTAGE/TOWN OF PACIFIC – William G. "Bill" Devine, age 72, of Pacific Township passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Bill was born in Portage, WI on December 10th, 1951, the son of Daniel and Rita (McMahon) Devine. Bill (aka "Bully") spent his entire life in Portage, beginning his education at St....

Ardis Elvina Sexe

May 20, 2024

Ardis Elvina Sexe passed away on May 20, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born to Adeline (Sedahl) and Edwin Nelson on June 17,1933. She married the love of her life Aldred Sexe on January 12, 1957, in Pigeon Falls, WI. She graduated from the Luther nursing school in Eau Claire. She furthered her education by attending...

Darlene (Butt) Anderson-Prest

May 20, 2024

Darlene (Butt) Anderson Prest passed away suddenly on May 20, 2024 at age 89. She was the last to die of 13 children born to August and Martha Butt in Western, Nebraska. Darlene graduated from Janesville High School in Janesville WI in 1952 and then attended X-ray training at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford IL. She met and married...

Ernest "Darrell" Hollis

May 13, 2024

Ernest "Darrell" Hollis The son of Ernest Doy and Julianne Marie Hollis, Darrell was born Feb 22, 1946, and passed on May 13, 2024.He attended Cottage Grove and Monona Grove schools.

Darrell worked for the City of Madison Streets Department until his retirement from the city in 2001. He later worked for Pomp's Tire Service for "fun...

Lamay C. Nybroten

Apr 30, 2024

LaMay Corine Nybroten October 20, 1939 – April 30, 2024 LaMay Corine Nybroten (Sexe) of Stoughton went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024. LaMay was born October 20, 1939, to Leonard and Adella (Saed) Sexe of rural Ettrick. She was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in rural Ettrick, WI. LaMay graduated from Blair High...