About Us

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......

Fredrick A. "Fred" Gasner, age 79, of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Fred, the son of Marvin and Ellen (Lindley) Gasner, was born on March 2, 1947, in Baraboo. He was raised in Baraboo and graduated from Baraboo High School with the Class of 1965. Fred proudly served on the B......

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lonita (Sutton) Schulze at the age of 83 on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo surrounded by her family. Lonita was born in St. Louis, MO on September 25, 1942. She married the love of her life, Richard Otto Schulze on August 19, 1961 and they had tw......

Travis Jeffrey Holt, age 55, of Spencer, passed away unexpectedly due to cardiac arrest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.  Travis was born on April 10, 1971, in River Falls, Wisconsin, to Thomas and Agnes (Meltz) Holt. He later moved with his family to Baraboo, where he enjoyed lending a helping ......

Audrey J. McKnight, nee Girolamo, age 82, of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo.  Audrey, the daughter of John and Claire (Bauer) Girolamo was born on September 21, 1943 in Eau Claire.  She was a graduate of Eau Claire’s Regis High School in 1962.  Audrey went on to ......

Richard J. Heinzen was born Jan 22 1947 on the shores of lake Michigan in beautiful Sheboygan WI. As a young man he began his journey in higher education and moved to Happy Hill in 1976, inspired by his deep respect and love for the Baraboo Bluffs. He saw the beauty of this special place long before it was deemed "One of the Las......