Obituaries

Arlene Ruth (Zabel) Wilds

Jan 19, 2025

Arlene Ruth (Zabel) Wilds age 97 fell asleep in death on January 19, 2025, at her home in Portage, WI.

Arlene was born on November 17, 1927, to Oscar and Ruth Zabel. She spent most of her childhood in Rio, WI and graduated from Rio High School. Arlene then moved to Madison, WI and began her lifelong...

Beverly L. Cuff

Jan 18, 2025

VERONA/PORTAGE - Beverly L. Cuff age 89 passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Four Winds Manor in Verona, WI.

Bev was born September 29th, 1935 to parents Milton and Erna Kleist. After graduating High School in Portage, Bev worked for Wisconsin Power and Light in Portage and in Verona for 35+ years. She loved animals...

Vivian J. Hanson

Jan 16, 2025

Vivian J. Hanson was born February 5, 1929, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Francis and Iola Campbell Burns. She died January 16, 2025, at Gunderson hospital, Whitehall WI.

On February 5, 1948, she married Robert L. Hanson. Four children were born in this union. Renee Hoff, Melrose; Steve (Joy) Melrose; Cyndi (Dan) Molstad Ettrick and Jeff (Maureen)...

Nancy L Paske

Jan 9, 2025

Nancy L. Paske, 91, of Portage, Wi, passed away on January 9, 2025. She was born March 13, 1933 to Mildred (Hayes) and Carl Epstein both of Portage. She married Herbert Paske and together, they had three daughters; Vickie (Dan) Eggers, Debbie (Alan) Rosenthal, and Terrie (Larry) Hoffman. Nancy earned her Practical Nursing License in 1961 and retired from the...

James T Mcdonald Jr.

Jan 5, 2025

James T McDonald, Jr (Mac), age 67, of Portage, WI, ascended the stairway to heaven on January 5, 2025. He was a lover of life and of Mother Earth. His journey through life was filled with love, excitement, and positivity. Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Nan (Nehmer) McDonald and his daughter, Erin (Mike Braatz) and...

James M. Van Wagner

Dec 26, 2024

James Myron Van Wagner, age 68 of Baraboo, WI died on Thursday, December 26, 2024

James was born on January 6, 1956 in the heart of the Catskills in New York, to James and Laura (Hummel) Van Wagner.

Jim was a truck driver for 30 years and moved to Wisconsin in 1982 where he met...

Judith Ann Gray

Dec 6, 2024

Judith A. Gray age 90 of Portage, WI passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage with her family by her side. Judith was born in Briggsville, WI on July 8, 1934 to Edmund and Hazel (Sheifelbein) Joyce.

Judy was a grandma to all that knew her. Her door was...

Patricia E. Defliger

Nov 25, 2024

Patricia E. Defliger age 83 of Portage, Wisconsin died on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Columbia County Health Care Facility in Wyocena, Wisconsin. A Celebration of Patricia's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at TORN Ministries at 503 Prospect Ave. in Portage, WI. Fred Schumacher will be officiating. A public visitation will be...

Tamara Ray Baker

Nov 20, 2024

Endeavor, WI Tamara R. Baker age 65 of Endeavor, WI died at her home with family by her side.

Tamara was born on December 12, 1958, in Kenosha, WI to Roy and Lynn (DeBell) Stenzel When you met Tammy, you could feel her heart was full of laughter and love. Always had a spit fire attitude and...

Ruth Renata Zimmermann

Nov 13, 2024

Ruth Renata Zimmermann age 83 of Portage, WI died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at her home in Portage.

She was born on August 3, 1941 to Herbert and Delores (Ebert) Zimmermann.

Ruth is survived by a brother Herbert Zimmermann, Daughter Melissa Schoenbeck and a son Emmanuel Espoir Zimmermann.

Ruth was preceded in...

Warren Ray Nyen

Nov 4, 2024

Blair, Wisconsin Warren Ray Nyen age 69 died on Monday, November 4, 2024 at his home in Blair.

Warren was born on August 30, 1955 in Whitehall, WI to Wayne and Lillian (Walsted) Nyen.

Warren was employed with Ladsten Chevrolet in Blair for 31 years as an auto detailer, then stayed with them as they...

Terry Lee Christensen

Nov 2, 2024

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Terry Lee Christensen age 74 died on Friday, November 2, 2024 at the William S. Middleton Veterans Memorial Hospital in Madison, WI.

A Memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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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