Sheila M. Beloungy

PORTAGE – Sheila M. Beloungy, age 70, of Portage, passed away peacefully at SSM Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

Sheila was born on December 6, 1949, in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Avis (Smith) De Mars. Her love for children led to a calling in which she opened her own daycare. Sheila provided daycare for many families over many years. Sheila was a spectacular cook and loved baking for friends and family.   

She is survived by her children, Debra (Jeff) Hardman of Des Moines, IA, Mark (Hope) Beloungy of Beaver Dam; grandchildren, Sayers and Silas; mother, Avis (Tom) De Mars-Roessler of Baraboo, significant other John Olson of Portage; siblings, Darrell (Ellen) De Mars of Reedsburg, Dave (Bev) De Mars of Waunakee, Steve (Donna) De Mars of Denzer, Dennis (Karen) De Mars of Baraboo, Sandra De Mars of Madison, Ron (Lori) De Mars of Adams, Bill (Cindy) De Mars of Pardeeville, Rick (Becky) De Mars of Baraboo, Lori (Bill) Dickman of Portage, Bob (Chris) De Mars of Baraboo; many nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence De Mars.  

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage, Wisconsin, on Saturday, July 18, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. In order to maintain social distancing standards, 50 people at a time will be allowed inside the funeral home. Masks are required and will be provided as needed.  Inurnment will be private.

Please dress appropriately for the weather, choosing bright colors rather than black.

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