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Marlene Helen (Hicks) Waddell, 88, passed away peacefully January 15, 2026, at her home in Baraboo, with family at her side. She was born to Howard C. & Alfreda C. (Haselwander) Hicks on May 11, 1937, at their home in Sauk City.Marlene married Edward R. Waddell on June 23, 1962, at St. Aloysius Church in Sauk City, with Fr. ......

Darleen F. Johnson, age 97, of Baraboo, died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo. Darleen, daughter of William and Sadie (Luebke) Karg was born October 29, 1928 in Baraboo. On May 23, 1970 she was united in marriage to Donald H. Johnson; he preceded her in death on March 26, 1992.Darleen was employed by A......

I am William P. Donaldson, late of Baraboo, Wi and, as I can tell, I passed into the other world on January 8, 2026.I was born to James E. and Laura M. (Pauly) Donaldson (both deceased) on July 9, 1946 in Waukegan, IL. At the time, my parents lived and worked on the Downey Veterans Administration Hospital post in North Chicago. ......

Duane Leroy Hegna, age 91, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Meadowview Memory Care in Baraboo following a brief illness. Duane was born on October 23, 1934, to Elmer and Frances Hegna, of Cameron. Duane was raised on a dairy and hog farm and graduated from Cameron High School proudly claiming the titles of Prom King, Bask......

Judith “Judy” Anne Langrud Francis, age 79, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 1, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.  Judy, daughter of William and Mary Langrud, was born on April 2, 1946 in Sparta. Judy graduated from Beloit High School in 1964. After graduation, she attended......

The Reverend J. Philemon “Phil” Anderson, former pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Baraboo, Wisconsin, died peacefully of natural causes on Christmas Eve.  He was 96.   Dad had expressed the wish to be with Mom for Christmas, and his wish came true.Phil Anderson was born on May 31st, 1929, in Norwich ......

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Siberz, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living at the age of 68 with family and friends by her side. Kathy, daughter of James and Joan (Christy) Siberz was born May 19, 1957 in Baraboo. Kathy was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1975; she furthered her stu......

Nancy Jean Dahlke, 81 passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home.  Born on September 30, 1944, in Baraboo, Nancy dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her husband of 48 years, Gordon (Gordy) and their five children.Nancy’s greatest joy came from spending time with her famil......

CHICAGO – Joseph Michael “Joe” Beal, age 61, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away November 18, 2025, in Chicago, at St. Joseph Hospital, after a brave battle with bile duct cancer, leaving family and friends heartbroken. Joe was born on January 10, 1964, in Mobile, Ala., to Warren Virgil and Beatrice Mae (Bre......

Frances Katherine Bartholomew Wilson entered eternal rest on Friday, December 19, 2025, joining beloved family and friends in heaven. Born on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1930, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Baraboo, Fran was the youngest of seven children of Fred and Ellen (Sax) Bartholomew. She grew up surrounded by her sibl......