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Neva V. Kotajarvi

PORTAGE – Neva V. Kotajarvi, age 83, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at her home in Portage, surrounded by her family.

Neva was born on December 22, 1932, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Arthur and Eva (Sauer) Fenske.  She was baptized on January 22, 1933 at her parent’s home.  Neva graduated from Markesan High School on June 5th, 1950 and attended Business College in Madison.  She married Emil E. Kotajarvi on September 27, 1953 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manchester.  Neva had worked for Weight Watchers for many years.  Her family meant everything to her.  She enjoyed traveling the United States, and loved her cats.  She was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Portage.     

Survivors include her children, Carlyn (Kenneth) Utt, of Montello, Davin (Karen) Kotajarvi, of Stoughton, Bradyn (Valerie) Kotajarvi, of Rockford, and Merlin (Cindy) Kotajarvi, of Stoughton; her 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Ervel Fenske and her husband, Emil on March 12, 2008. 

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, W8267 Hwy 33 East, Portage, with Rev. Julie Krahn officiating.  Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the church. 

The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.

 

 

 

 

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