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Gloria Ruby Willey, 97, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, just two weeks before her 98th birthday. She was born on September 11, 1928 in Dexter, to Marvin and Irene Hamilton. She was the only daughter in a family of five children. Gloria lived much of her younger years in the Mauston area, where s......

Scott A. Didrickson, age 61, passed away peacefully at the Wisconsin Dells Health Services on Thursday, August 20, 2026.  He was born on September 3, 1964, the son of A.J. and Rita Didrickson. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1982. He went on to graduate with three bachelor degrees from the University of Wisconsin-......

Cassandra Ann Ramsey, age 75, of Baraboo, died peacefully at home on Friday, August 21, 2026.   Cassandra, daughter of George and Elvira (Herritz) Cook was born on July 27, 1951. Cassandra was united in marriage to Theodore Ramsey on December 5, 1970, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Together they had 7 chi......

Esther Ruby, nee Chapman, age 87, of Mauston, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 21, 2026.  She was born at home on a farm in Grant Township, Clare County, MI on May 3, 1939, to Grant and Florence (Smith) Chapman. She graduated from Coleman High School in 1957. Esther married the love of her life, Charle......

Patrick “Pat” Sheil passed away on August 17, 2026 cared for and surrounded by his three daughters, Shannan, Erin and Mehgan. Pat’s son Sean, has been caring for Pat’s best canine friend and companion, Titan. Titan will remain with Sean as his forever family. Pat was born to Rosemary (Rooney) and James S......

Cheryl Christine Nims, age 61, of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at UW Hospital in Madison. Cheryl was born to Jerry and Wanda (Keepers) Nims in Baraboo, WI, on July 2, 1965. She graduated high school there and obtained a bachelor’s degree as well as a master’s degree in social work from the Universi......

Merry Carol Steinhorst, age 73, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 with family by her side. Merry, daughter of Lester and Dorothy (Brown) Steinhorst was born December 25, 1952. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1971. Merry began her working career at Badger Cleaners in Baraboo follo......

David A. Kehoe, age 79, passed away on August 1, 2026 with loved ones at his side. David  valued family, faith, and community. He was social, could easily strike up a conversation and enjoyed a good laugh. After graduation from Baraboo High School, he attended MATC and UW-Platteville, becoming skilled in several trades. &nb......

Susan Elizabeth (Holmen) Castello, age 61, passed away on August 4, 2026. Born on December 8, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Susan grew up in Baraboo before making her home in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. Susan was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and loyal friend. She is survived by her beloved husband, Karl; her son......

Phillip J. "Phil" Wedekind, age 93, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at St. Clare Hospital after a brief illness, with his family by his side. Phil was born on December 2, 1932, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the son of Henry and Mabel (St. Clair) Wedekind. He graduated from Baraboo High School and remaine......