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Obituaries
Raymond L. Drake
RIO - Raymond L. Drake, 94, longtime resident of Rio and most recently of Portage, passed away July 1, 2009, at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena.
Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, July 2, 2009 11:25 pm.
Bernice A. Paske
PORTAGE - Bernice A. Paske, 91, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at The Remington House in Pardeeville.
Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 11:45 pm.
Dorothy Bethel Wing
PACKWAUKEE - Dorothy Bethel Wing, "Grandma Wing," 93, of Packwaukee, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at the Montello Care Center.
Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 11:45 pm.
Rachel E. Little
RIO - Rachel E. Little, 93, of Wyocena, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, where she had resided for the past four years.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 29, 2009 11:45 pm.
Forrest "Bud" Ashley
PORTAGE - Forrest "Bud" Ashley, 100, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Remington House in Pardeeville.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 29, 2009 11:45 pm.
John Wesley Gorsuch
WAUKESHA - John Wesley Gorsuch, 82, of Waukesha, and formerly of Cambria, died peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family Friday, June 26, 2009.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 29, 2009 11:50 pm.
Audrey L. Fietz
FOX LAKE - Audrey L. Fietz, 75, and formerly of Randolph, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009, at her home in Fox Lake.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 29, 2009 11:50 pm.
John Wesley Gorsuch
WAUKESHA - John Wesley Gorsuch, 82, of Waukesha and formerly of Cambria, died peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family Friday, June 26, 2009.
Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, June 28, 2009 11:25 pm.
Rachel E. Little
RIO - Rachel E. Little, 93, of Rio, passed away at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena on Saturday, June 27, 2009.
Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, June 28, 2009 11:30 pm.
Leslie Lawrence “Les” McAlpin
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill./PORTAGE - Leslie Lawrence "Les" McAlpin, 62, of West Frankfort, Ill., died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Divine Savior Extended Care.
Posted in Obituaries on Friday, June 26, 2009 11:50 pm.
Phyllis Jean Haak
PORTAGE/BROOKFIELD - Phyllis Jean Haak, 61, of Brookfield, formerly of Portage, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Wheaton Franciscan Woods in Brookfield.
Posted in Obituaries on Friday, June 26, 2009 11:50 pm.
Lyman D. Newell
PORTAGE - Lyman D. Newell, 91, of Portage, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Heritage House in Portage.
Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 11:55 pm.
Alice L. Angell
PORTAGE - Alice L. Angell, 75, of Portage, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness Saturday, June 20, 2009, at University Hospital in Madison, surrounded by family and friends.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 22, 2009 11:55 pm.
Virginia "Ma" Staveness
RIO - Virginia "Ma" Staveness, 80, of Rio, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, June 21, 2009.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 22, 2009 11:45 pm.
Kenneth J. James
PORTAGE/APPLE VALLEY, Minn. - Kenneth J. James, formerly of Portage, 98, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Centennial House in Apple Valley, Minn.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 22, 2009 11:45 pm.
Mark Franklin Meisgeier
TUCSON, Ariz. - Mark Franklin Meisgeier, 51, of Tucson, Ariz., expired peacefully Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Casa De La Luz hospice, surrounded by family members. In typical fashion Mark fought his four-year battle with melanoma cancer valiantly and courageously to the very end.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 22, 2009 11:45 pm.
Mae G. Babcock
LODI - Mae G. Babcock, 81, died Friday, June 19, 2009, at the Lodi Good Samaritan Center.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 22, 2009 11:45 pm.
Lula O. Henne
PORTAGE - The sun is shining a little less brightly today. Lula Henne, 107, passed away peacefully at Remington House in Pardeeville on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, June 21, 2009 11:45 pm.
Jesse F. Russell Jr.
ENDEAVOR/MADISON - Jesse F. Russell Jr., 50, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at the University Hospital in Madison.
Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, June 21, 2009 11:45 pm.
Virginia "Ma" Staveness
RIO - Virginia "Ma" Staveness, 80, of Rio, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 21, 2009.
Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, June 21, 2009 11:45 pm.
Lyman D. Newell
PORTAGE - Mr. Lyman D. Newell, 91, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at his home.
Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, June 21, 2009 11:50 pm.
Edwin Hell
TOWNSHIP OF NEWTON - Edwin Hell, 76, of the township of Newton, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at his home.
Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:40 pm.
Joseph W. "Joe" Dedrick
MONTELLO - Joseph W. "Joe" Dedrick, 72, of Montello, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at his home.
Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:40 pm.
Betty Jane Paske
BARABOO - Betty Jane Paske, 81, of Baraboo, passed away after a courageous battle with her illness Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo.
Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:45 pm.
Mona Joyce Tryggeseth
IRON BELT - Mona Joyce Tryggeseth, 55, of 7579W Severance St., Iron Belt, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack Sunday, June 14, 2009, at her home.
Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 11:45 pm.
Harold A. Stancer
CAMBRIA - Harold A. Stancer, 79, of Cambria, passed away peacefully Monday, June 15, 2009.
Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:00 pm.
Gustave W. Ebert
PORTAGE - Gustave W. Ebert, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at North View Gardens in Portage.
Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:00 pm.
Kathryn J. Paske
PORTAGE - Kathryn J. Paske, 83, of Portage, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, at her home.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 15, 2009 11:40 pm.
Karen Clemmons
PORTAGE - Karen Clemmons, 63, of Portage, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Posted in Obituaries on Friday, June 12, 2009 11:50 pm.
Lottie G. Wojtycski
PORTAGE - Lottie G. Wojtycski, 94, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Portage.
Posted in Obituaries on Friday, June 12, 2009 11:45 pm.
William V. Rohde
ROCK SPRINGS - William V. Rohde, 89, of Rock Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Sauk County Health Care Center, where he was a resident for the past three years.
Posted in Obituaries on Friday, June 12, 2009 11:50 pm.
Jason J. Kitkowski
PORTAGE - Jason J. Kitkowski, 33, of Portage, died Friday, June 5, 2009, at Divine Savior Healthcare, Portage.
Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:10 pm.
Ruth Baljo
OXFORD - Ruth Baljo, 86, of Oxford, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Divine Savior Extended Care in Portage.
Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:55 pm.
Lottie G. Wojtycski
PORTAGE - Lottie G. Wojtycski, 94, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Portage.
Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:55 pm.
Betty A. Wyman
PORTAGE - Betty A. Wyman, 79, of Portage, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Residence in Fitchburg.
Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:10 pm.
Jason J. Kitkowski
PORTAGE - Jason J. Kitkowski, 33, of Portage, died Friday, June 5, 2009, at Divine Savior Healthcare, Portage.
Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 11:50 pm.
Thomas W. Pearson
WYOCENA - Thomas W. Pearson, 51, of Wyocena, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 8, 2009, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, due to heart complications.
Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 11:50 pm.
Geneva M. Winkler
WESTFIELD - Geneva M. Winkler, 84, of Westfield, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Hess Memorial Hospital, Mauston.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 8, 2009 11:50 pm.
Elinor L. Fredrick Lilley
PORTAGE/MADISON - Elinor L. Fredrick Lilley, 90, passed away Friday, June 5, 2009, at the St. Mary's Care Center in Madison.
Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, June 7, 2009 11:50 pm.
Phyllis A. Sharpe
PORTAGE - Phyllis A. Sharpe, 74, of Portage, died Friday, June 5, 2009, at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo.
Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, June 7, 2009 11:50 pm.
Margaret L. "Muggs" McNutt
MONTELLO/OXFORD - Margaret L. "Muggs" McNutt, 79, of Montello/Oxford, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Divine Savior Healthcare, Portage.
Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, June 7, 2009 11:55 pm.
Janez Leonardo "Jack" Kos
PORTAGE - Janez Leonardo "Jack" Kos, 86, of Portage, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Hospice Care in Fitchburg.
Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, June 4, 2009 11:40 pm.
James A. Overton
OREGON/PORTAGE - James A. Overton, 96, of Oregon, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Skaalen Rehabilitation Center.
Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 11:10 pm.
Barbara A. Becraft
PARDEEVILLE - Barbara A. Becraft, 54, of Pardeeville, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, after a short battle with cancer.
Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 11:10 pm.
Alva H. Simonson
PORTAGE - Alva H. Simonson, 86, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Divine Savior Healthcare Extended Care, after an illness with cancer.
Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:40 pm.
Violet Rose Schluckebier
RIO - Violet Rose Schluckebier, 86, of Rio, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Divine Savior Hospital.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 1, 2009 11:45 pm.
Claude Thomas
PORTAGE/MERRIMAC - Claude Thomas, 89, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 1, 2009 11:45 pm.
Edward W. O'Keefe
PORTAGE - Edward W. O'Keefe, 94, of Portage, died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Northview Gardens in Portage.
Posted in Obituaries on Monday, June 1, 2009 11:40 pm.
Helen Ann Ranum
BARABOO - Helen Ann Ranum, 89, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully Dec. 10, 2008, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, while residing at Glenview Terrace Nursing Home in Illinois.
Posted in Obituaries on Friday, May 29, 2009 9:50 pm.