Obituaries

Lyle Duane Cuff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dolores Eloise Ramme

Dolores Eloise Ramme

Oct 28, 2023

PORTAGE Dolores Eloise Ramme (Mollard) Jan. 3, 1930 - October 28, 2023 Dolores E. Ramme (Mollard), of Portage, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Wausau WI. She was born on January 3, 1930, to William and Annie (Eichelberger) Mollard of Ironwood, Michigan. She attended Ironwood's Central Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School as Salutatorian in...

Larry David Moyer

Larry David Moyer

Oct 23, 2023

Larry David Moyer Born August 9,1951and Died October 23, 2023 He grew up in Black Earth WI. He went to cooking school at MATC in Madison WI where he met his wife, Karen. They were married for 22 years. Then he lived in Beaver Dam, WI with his wife Diana where they farmed and loved his animals. He also...

Sylvia Jean Schlicht

Sylvia Jean Schlicht

Oct 22, 2023

October 22, 2023, Sylvia J Schlicht, 67, of Hatfield, WI, passed away surrounded by her family. After graduating high school Sylvia enlisted in the Air Force. She later joined the Army Reserves as Sergeant First Class. After her time in the military, she had a daycare in her home. Sylvia settled in DeForest WI where she raised her two children,...

Elinor Ada Fox

Elinor Ada Fox

Oct 21, 2023

Park Falls, Wisconsin Elinor A. Fox age 83 passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at The Rivers Memory Care in Portage, Wisconsin. Elinor was born on May 16, 1940, to Clarence and Margaret (Herban) Dunn. She married Allen Fox on February 29, 1968. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2017 Elinor enjoyed gardening, making firewood,...

Joanette "Joany" N. Stenberg

Joanette "Joany" N. Stenberg

Oct 20, 2023

Joanette (Joany) Naomi Stenberg passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20. She was preceded in death by her husband Duane Stenberg, parents Norman and Gladys Thompson, sister Bonnie Thompson, and brother Michael Thompson and sister in law Kathie Thompson. Joany was born on September 14, 1946 at Tri-County Memorial Hospital in Whitehall, WI. Joany graduated from Blair High School in...

Shirley J Winkelman

Shirley J Winkelman

Oct 16, 2023

Shirley Jean Winkelman, 87, of Portage, died Monday, October 16 ,2023 at her home in Portage. She was born January 10, 1936, in the Township of Glendale, Monroe County, WI. She was the daughter of George and Florence (Oldfield) Klump. She grew up in the Kendall area and graduated from Kendall High School. She was united first in marriage...

Steven A Nelson

Steven A Nelson

Oct 8, 2023

Steven A. Nelson, 70, of Blair, WI passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his home on October 8th. Steve was born on March 3rd, 1953 to Carl "Bud" and Ruth (Tranberg) Nelson in Eau Claire, WI. He attended Western Wisconsin Technical College, earning degrees in Electronic Servicing and Police Science. He later graduated with honors from the University of...

Leroy D Beck

Leroy D Beck

Oct 7, 2023

LeRoy Dean Beck of Blair, Wisconsin passed away of pancreatic cancer Saturday, October 7, 2023 at home under the care of Gunderson Hospice. LeRoy was born March 9, 1945 to Leonard and Irene (Trones) Beck in Black River falls, WI. LeRoy grew up on the family farm rural Franklin Township, Taylor, WI. He enjoyed hunting; fishing; gardening; canning; playing...

Joyce Ann Christenson

Joyce Ann Christenson

Sep 29, 2023

Joyce Christenson was the daughter of Irene (Kampa) and Apolinary Waldera. She was born September 21,1944 in Independence, Wisconsin. She Married Hilmer Christenson on July 10,1965 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence, Wisconsin. She has traveled far to Orlando, Florida, Seattle, Washington and Anchorage, Alaska and may often be referred to as a road runner. She...

Yvonne Marie Baranowski

Yvonne Marie Baranowski

Aug 24, 2023

Yvonne Marie (Buneo) Baranowski was called home to be with our Lord on August 24th, 2023, after a long debilitating illness. Yvonne was born in Lowville Hospital on April 27th,1953 to Frances and John Buneo, Port Leyden, NY. She was the second oldest sibling of five. She is predeceased by her parents and brother Ronald. Yvonne had a happy...