Obituaries

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 26, 2024

Edith I. McElroy passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on October 23, 1932, on her parent's farm in Johnstown Township, Rock County, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Clara (Duoss) Rye. Edith graduated from Whitewater High School (class of 1950), The National College of Education (class of 1954), in...

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 15, 2024

Portage, WI Hannah Rose Fuller age 34, died on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the UW hospital in Madison, WI. Hanna was born on June 6, 1989 to Gary and Julie (Lauterbach) Crawford. She married Alva Fuller on April 8, 2017. Hannah had a big heart and was willing to help anyone when she could, she enjoyed the outdoors...

Apr 11, 2024

Ron Loken, 76, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday April 11, 2024. Born to Earl and Betty Loken on Aug 5, 1947, Ron grew up on a farm in rural Blair, WI. He spent 3 years serving his country in the Army Reserves. He married Janet (Leoni) Loken 11/14/1970. They settled in Ettrick,...

Apr 11, 2024

Beverly Jane Timm left us peacefully on April 11, 2024. She was born to Raymond and Irene (Kleinschmidt) Raniewicz. In Beverly's lifetime, she was up for adventure and traveling, having lived in Morocco and traveled to France, Mexico and around the United States. She enjoyed places of natural beauty like the Great Smoky Mountains, Hot Springs, The Ozarks and...

Apr 3, 2024

John L. Ziehmke age 73 of Caledonia Township, Rural Portage died Wednesday, April 3, 2024

following John's wishes, there will be no formal service at this time.

Apr 2, 2024

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Wallace G 'Wally' Nelson, known by many as "coach" left us on April 2, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Wally was born on June 16, 1935, to Ludolph and Thelma (Johnson) Nelson. Wally grew up in Lodi, WI on a small family farm. He attended Lodi public schools where he was...

Mar 11, 2024

Vicky Lynn LaBelle passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. She was born March 5, 1950 to Victor and Mervilla (Malone) Anderson. She married Darrelle Roman LaBelle on July 20, 1968 and they were blessed to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary before his death in 2018. Vicky is survived by her son Elliott, grandsons Jared LaBelle and Michael LaBelle,...

Mar 9, 2024

Kathryn Renee Saxe-Mueller, age 56, of Albert Lea, Minnesota passed away on March 9th, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1967, to LaVern and Charlene Saxe of rural Ettrick. She graduated from Blair high school in 1986 and received a BA from Luther College, an MA from Luther Seminary, a teaching certificate from the state of Massachusetts, a...

Mar 6, 2024

Betty Ann Levzow age 91 of Portage, WI died on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at her home in Portage. Betty was born on September 8, 1932, in Rochester, MN to Grace and Louis Ulferts. She was the oldest child of four, her family moved from Mankato, MN to Portage, WI in May 1948. Betty enjoyed traveling, playing euchre, walking,...

Feb 24, 2024

Eugene Wesley Kindschy, 76, of Whitehall, passed away February 24th, 2024, at the Pigeon Falls Heathcare Center, while being comforted by family and friends.   Gene was born April 2nd, 1947, in Winona, MN, to Ralph and Gertrude (Becker) Kindschy. Gene was the youngest of six boys and in his early childhood grew up on a farm in the Town of...

Feb 21, 2024

Harold Eugene Ward age 94 of Portage, WI died on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Aspirus Divine Savior in Portage, WI. Harold was born on August 30, 1929, the only son of Bernice Ward. Harold married Phyllis Harvey on July 20, 1957; she preceded him in death in 1990. Harold has missed his loving wife for 33 years. Harold was...

Feb 19, 2024

Portage, Wisconsin Ellen L. Caflisch age 74 of Portage, WI died on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Tivoli Assisted Living in Portage, WI. Ellen was born on April 19, 1949, in Portage, WI to Floyd and Helen (Rost) Caflisch, Ellen was a nurse for many years at the Divine Savior. Ellen is survived by nephews Bill Bahr, David Bahr...