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Russell Philipp Hasenbalg, 97, of Baraboo, Wisconsin took his final flight on Monday, January 20, 2025, with clear skies, no chance of precipitation and his family by his side.  A pilot for over 50 years, Russell was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 9, 1927, to Frances Philipp and Albert LeRoy “Roy” Hasenbalg.&n......

Sandra Kay Esch, age 79, of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Sandra, the daughter of Albert and Rachel (Jorg) Crnchick, was born on May 25, 1945, in Madison, WI. She was raised in Baraboo, WI, and spent her career working for the State of Wisconsin on Madison’s Downtown Square, retiring in 1993.In her free......

James M. “Jim” Halbach, age 87, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo. James was born to Gido and Loraine (Mueller) Halbach on March 7, 1937 in Fon du Lac.  After high school, in 1956 he enlisted in the Army Airborne Division serving until 1958. He married Virgin......

Charles Raymond “Charlie” Newby, age 82, of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at home. Charles, son of Gail and Lorraine (Kollath) Newby was born May 24, 1942 in Watertown. In his younger years he enjoyed working at Herman’s Restaurant. Charlie then owned and operated Newby Cleaning, serving the ......

Karen Faye Cook, age 80, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo, WI.Karen was born on March 3, 1944 at S. Mary’s-Ringling Hospital in Baraboo, WI to Theodore Walter Petzke and Helen Elsie Steinke.Karen married Everett Charles Cook on September 14, 1963 at St. Paul’s Luth......

William "Bill" Fredrick Hauck passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and dedication.Bill was born on October 15, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, to Erwin (Erv) and Fern Hauck. A graduate of Maine West High School in Des Plaines, Illinois, Bill continued his education at North......

Nancy Mae McCarville-Nelson passed away on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at the age of 83.She did everything with love—and she did it with style. Heads turned when Nancy entered a room, as everyone was drawn to her beautiful energy and warm smile. A true lover of classic country music, Nancy often echoed that she “was......

Lucille Mary Gros, age 101, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Sauk County Health Care Center in Reedsburg, WI. Lucille, daughter of Sylvester and Estelle (Rozansky) Schuster, was born on March 1, 1923, in Illinois. She attended both Lucy Flowers and Steinmetz High Schools in Chicago. Lucille ......

Mary Carol Flatow Solum, age 81, of Merrimac, passed away peacefully as she wished in her home. Her granddaughter Jennifer, Jennifer's husband Dustin, and their two daughters Olivia and Vivian by her side on December 17, 2024. Mary Carol was born on January 11, 1943, at St. Mary’s Ringling Hospital in Baraboo, Wiscons......

Robert “Bob” Wedekind passed away with family by his side on Wednesday January 1, 2025. Bob was born to Victor and Helen (Woefel) Wedekind on March 11, 1942 in Baraboo.  Following high school, he enlisted in the Air Force where he served in several countries and was honorably discharged in 1966.  After......