Obituaries
Roberta "Bert" Sandlan
Feb 18, 2024
Roberta "Bert" (Miller) Sandlan, age 73, passed from this world to the next on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Bert was born to Nathan and Eleanor (Gaffney) Miller on November 15, 1950, on her mother's 32nd birthday. She grew up in Portage, WI, and graduated from Portage High School in 1968. She lived in Madison all her adult life and...
David R. Davies
Feb 8, 2024
David R. Davies age 83 of Portage died on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at his home in Portage, WI Dave was born on November 4, 1940 to Rowland and Dorothy (Jorns) Davies. David graduated from Portage High School in 1959, he then joined the United States Army and served from 1959 to 1962. He attended the University of Wisconsin Whitewater...
Roland "Rollie" L Maum
Feb 4, 2024
Roland "Rollie" L. Maum age 87 of Portage, WI, formerly of Beloit died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at his home in Portage with family by his side. Rollie served in the United States Army and later in the National Guard. He married Karen Kelk on December 3, 1960 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tomah, WI Rollie worked his...
Lance Lee Christenson
Jan 28, 2024
Lance Christenson Obituary Lance Christenson (49) was the son of Joyce and Hilmer Christenson. He was born December 28,1974 in Mondovi, Wisconsin. He married Luanne Christenson on May 8, 2004, in Blair, Wisconsin. He was a goofy, fun-loving guy, that was always down for a good time and would start the party. He passed away January 28th, 2024, in...
Laurie Lavonne Baartz
Jan 27, 2024
Laurie Lavonne (Combs) Baartz age 68 passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024, with her family by her side. Laurie was born August 29, 1955, to Roger and Leah Combs. She excelled in her years at school showing talent in math, office skills, home economics and art. During her high school years at Wisconsin Academy, she met her future husband...
Shirley Mae Anacker
Jan 25, 2024
With heavy hearts but firm faith, we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley Anacker on January 25, 2024. She departed this earthly life at the age of 88, surrounded by loved ones to join her heavenly Father. Shirley was born October 28, 1935, to James and Aurilla (Russell) Brickwell near Oxford, WI. She married Arthur Anacker on May 15, 1954...
Rob "Ace" Fahey
Jan 18, 2024
Portage, Wisconsin  Rob E. "Ace" Fahey age 54 of Portage, WI died unexpectedly on January 18, 2024. Rob was born on June 9, 1969, in Portage, Wisconsin to Thomas and Nora (Vesely)Fahey. Rob's parents moved into town to a house located in front of Pauquette Park and the Wisconsin River. Over the years they spent many weekends as a...
Linda J Lynch
Jan 13, 2024
Linda J Lynch (74), passed on to her Heavenly home on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1949, in Portage Wisconsin, the daughter of Stanley and Helen (Horton) Bush. After graduating from Markesan High School in 1967, Linda spent most of her life in the Portage area. She was the proud mother of three sons,...
Heather Lynn Morgan
Jan 13, 2024
Heather Lynn Morgan, Age 53 of Portage, WI died on January 13, 2024, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Heather was born on December 27, 1970, in Appleton, Wisconsin to Robert and Karla (Kortness) Miller. Heather is survived by her brother Scott Miller of Menasha, WI and a sister Tanya Miller of Portage, WI and many nieces, nephews and friends. Heather is...
David Lee Rader
Jan 6, 2024
David Lee Rader age 61 of Pardeeville, WI died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 6, 2024. David was born on January 13, 1962, in EauClaire, WI to Clarence and Theo (Taylor) Rader. David Married Shelly Greene on April 5, 2016. David was employed at Brakebush for 22 years. He also drove school bus and Portage taxi for several years....
Lyle Duane Cuff
Dec 25, 2023
Verona/Portage, Wisconsin Lyle D. Cuff age 89 of Verona, WI died on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Four Winds Manor in Verona, WI. Lyle was born September 18, 1934 to Duane and Marion (McDonald) Cuff. Lyle's wishes were to not have a formal funeral, Private family services will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Portage, WI Kratz Funeral Home(www.kratzfuneralhome.com)...
Dennis Dean Stone
Dec 6, 2023
Dennis Stone has passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 75. Dennis was born April 9, 1948 to Jim and Lila Stone. He resided in Oregon, Wisconsin, until he joined the Navy as a barber and was honorably discharged as a Navy Veteran. Upon his return he married and had two daughters. He continued to work...
Marcia Hanson
Dec 5, 2023
Marcia L. Hanson, 81, of Poynette, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5th. She was born on July 21, 1942, in Madison, the daughter of Russel and Mary Albers and was the oldest of four siblings. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1960 and subsequently enjoyed working in administrative roles over many years, including ten special years at...
Todd Curtis Sperry
Dec 5, 2023
Todd Curtis Sperry, age, 53 of Poynette/Portage died on December 5, 2023. Todd was born in Stoughton, WI on September 20, 1970, to Gary and Judith (Baulkin) Sperry. He was employed by Poynette Iron Works for 20 plus years. Todd was a lifelong Packer fan. Todd is survived by two brothers Randy (Cristine)Sperry and Dan (Anne) Sperry; several nieces, nephews,...
Leonard Robert Johnson
Dec 1, 2023
Leonard Robert Johnson age 97 died on December 1, 2023, at the Wisconsin Dells Health Service in Wisconsin Dells, WI Leonard was born in Portage on July 11, 1926, to Christian "Pete" and Inger (Nielsen) Johnson. Leonard is survived by his son Robert and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy...
Miles David Oakey
Dec 1, 2023
On the morning of December 1st, 2023, surrounded by love, Miles David Oakey peacefully passed away at his home. Miles is survived by his daughters Lindsay Day Fisher, Roberta Meyer, Marcie DeSomer, step-son Alex Poniatowski, adopted sons Phil Lentz and Christophe Jost, sister Jan Cahill, and god-daughter Morgane Jost. Born to Marcella Deneen and Ralph Oakey on June 19, 1948,...
Melissa "Missy" Simonson
Nov 28, 2023
Portage- Melissa "Missy" Simonson, age 50 died on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, after a long and hard-fought battle of respiratory fibrosis. Prayer services will be held at 4 pm on Sunday, December 10th, 2023, at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Portage. Friends may visit on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at...
Amber Tamlin Young
Nov 24, 2023
On Friday, November 24th, Heaven opened its gates for the purest and brightest soul that many of us have had the joy of knowing. Amber Tamlin Young, 33, of Cambria passed away in her sleep in the home of her doting mother and stepfather. She was born January 21st, 1990, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Scott and Cathy (Schumacher)...
Caroline B Rittmann
Nov 12, 2023
Caroline B. Rittmann age 94 of Portage, WI died on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Our House in Portage, WI. Caroline was born on November 29, 1928, in North Dakota to Gottlieb and Rosina (Holzworth) Auck. Caroline was united in marriage to Howard Rittmann on May 1, 1948, at the Portage Presbyterian Church Parsonage. She was employed as a...
Alice Jean Atkinson
Nov 8, 2023
Alice Jean Atkinson, 93 of Portage, peacefully passed away, November 8, 2023, at St. Clare Hospital Baraboo. She was born Oct. 2, 1930, in rural Cambria to William and Ruth Manthey Alice was sometimes called "Babe" by family and loved ones. She was united in marriage to Walter Atkinson on Feb 24, 1951, in Madison, WI. Baptized and confirmed...
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