Eveleen Louise Ketchum

POYNETTE – Eveleen Louise Ketchum, age 89, of Poynette, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Wyocena Nursing Home.

Eveleen was born on June 2, 1936, in Grand Marsh, WI, the daughter of William and Eva (Colby) McChesney.  She was married to Elza Ketchum, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Badger Auto Club.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Ketchum; her brother, William (Susan) McChesney; and her sister, Jo Arentson. She was preceded by her parents; her husband, Elza; her daughter, Lynn Ketchum; and her son, Dale Ketchum.

Memorial services will be at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home, in Portage, with Chaplain Nancy Davis officiating.  Private burial will follow in New Chester Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home.

The family would like to send a special thanks to the Wyocena Nursing Home for their excellent care of Eveleen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wyocena Nursing Home.

Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.