Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Evonne Elizabeth Busse
Aug 22, 2023
Evonne Elizabeth Busse age 88 of Rural Ettrick died on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at her home in the Town of Franklin, Rural Ettrick, WI Evonne was born in Leon, WI on November 9, 1934, to Palmer and Margaret (Fluekiger) Petersen. She married Preston Busse on July 24, 1954, in the North Beaver Creek Lutheran Church in Rural Ettrick,...
Carol Jean Kiggens
Aug 14, 2023
Carol Jean Kiggens, 82, of Portage, WI passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Our House, Wisconsin Dells after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Carol was born April 8, 1941, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the only child of Edward and Genevieve (Eustis) Hotrum. After her father died in 1948, Carol and her mother moved to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. She...
Karla Kay Joyce
Jul 31, 2023
Portage, Wisconsin Karla Kay Joyce, Age 76 of Portage, Wisconsin died on July 31, 2023, at the UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Kay was born on August 21, 1946, in Stevens Point, WI to Arthur and Arvilla (Rials) Kortness. She married Mike Joyce on May 30, 1998, he preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 2021 Kay enjoyed the...
Marlin "Mike" Gunderson
Jul 15, 2023
Marlin Edwin Gunderson, 87, of Rural Blair, died Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Mulder Health Care Center in West Salem. Marlin was born September 6, 1935, in Whitehall, to Edwin and Mable (Welke) Gunderson. He married Valerie Mathson, September 6, 1958, at Zion Lutheran Church in Blair. Marlin served time in the US Army, worked as a mechanic, salesman...
Sherri Lynn Christenson
Jul 3, 2023
Blair, Wisconsin Sherri Lynn Christenson age 66 of Blair, Wisconsin died on July 3, 2023, in the Grand View Care Center in Blair, Wisconsin. Sherri was born on September 6, 1956, to Lyle and Ardella (Unnasch) Bobo. She Married Ronald Christenson on February 17, 1991, in Racine, Wisconsin. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday,...
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