Obituaries
Nancy E. Ringlien, 89, of Quincy, IL., passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, at 5:04 a.m., at Curtis Creek in Quincy.
Nancy was born January 19, 1931, in Beloit, to William S. and Golda M. Howland Oates. She was first married to Everett Lervik, November 25, 1950. He preceded her in death, March 2...
Donald Anton Putz, 92, of rural Osseo, peacefully passed away at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall, Saturday, October 17, 2020.
Don was born January 21, 1928, on Canada Ridge near Fountain City, to Harry F. and Hulda (Sass) Putz. He went to a one room school and helped on the home...
Everett M. Anderson, 95, of Kenosha, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Froedtert Kenosha Hospital.
He was born December 5, 1924, in Eau Claire, the son of the late Arthur and Rose (Instenes) Anderson. Everett proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He earned...
Phyllis Ann Smick, 81, of Rochester, died October 10, 2020, at Madonna Towers, Rochester, MN.
Phyllis was born October 15, 1938, in Arcadia, to John A. and Lenora H. (Servais) Kreher. She graduated from Arcadia High School in 1956. On September 12, 1959, she married Donald R. Smick at Ss. Peter...
Lee Rudolph Wieland was a remarkable man, whose intelligence, hard work and self-reliance were matched equally by his strength of character, calm demeanor and sociability. He was a loving son and brother, a dedicated husband, devoted step-father and grandfather.
Born Lee Rudolph Wieland, in the...
Robert John Kraemer, 83, of Franklin Township, rural Ettrick, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at his home, with his loving family by his side.
Private family services will be held at this time. A public celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Kratz Funeral Home-Portage (www.kratzfuneral...
Merlin Odell Semb, 79, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 9, 2020, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in Pigeon Falls, surrounded by his family.
Merlin was born October 18, 1940, in Whitehall to Milfred and Marcella (Engebretson) Semb. He attended several area schools, including Daggett,...
Patricia Jean Abrahamson, 85, of Pigeon Falls, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in Pigeon Falls.
Patricia was born June 11, 1935, in Pigeon Falls to Helmer and Irene (Jacobson) Neperud. She married Donald Selmer Abrahamson, May 8, 1954, in Winona, MN. Donald...
Larry Gene Graham, 65, of Ettrick, peacefully passed away in his home, while surrounded by family, Tuesday, October 6, 2020, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Larry was born March 16, 1955, in Viroqua to Lawrence and Agnes (Irvine) Graham. He was the youngest in a blended family of 14...
Francis M. Schank, 90, of The Villages, FL., and formerly of Arcadia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 4, 2020, in his home, cared for by his family. Interestingly enough, he died on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, his namesake.
Francis was born in Arcadia, June 24, 1930,...
