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Mary Lou Gavin, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Mary, daughter of Raymond and Bernice (Manville) Milfred was born on June 6 1927, in Richland County, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Lone Rock High School, class of 1944. She was united in marriage to Harold Gavin on May 12, 1948. Survivors include her daug......

Heaven gained an angel as Shirley Jean (Repka) Henke, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born July 17, 1935 in Honey Creek Township, Sauk County to Thomas and Ida Repka.She was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Henke on Feb. 16, 1952. They were blessed with six children, and she became the best mom......

Michael John Przybylski, age 80 passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on March 28, 2023. Mike was born April 26, 1942 to Michael and Tillie Przybylski in Chicago IL. He graduated from Green Bay Tech School in Barbering in 1961. He served the Baraboo community for over 40 years at his downtown business - M......

After a courageous battle with Parkinsons Disease and Dementia, Gale Ivan Getschman went to his eternal home March 25, 2023, at the age of 83.Gale was born to Schuyler and Treva (Lange) Getschman on December 20, 1939, in Baraboo, WI. Gale attended Baraboo High School. He served his country in the Army National Guard and was hono......

Edwin "Ed" Spencer Winchell, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at home. Edwin, son of Edwin and Sharon (Quinn) Winchell, Sr. was born May 13, 1975. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School. After high school he attended MATC for Police Science. He was self-employed for many years. In his free time, Ed enjoyed camping an......

Virginia "Ginny" May (Ball) Wood, age 85, returned to her Lord Jesus Christ on March 21, 2023 with her family by her side. Virginia was born March 6, 1938 in Elgin, Illinois to William and Bessie Ball. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1956 where she met her husband, Gene Wood. They were married September 22, 1956 at Good ......

Victoria "Vicki" M. Welch, age 72, died peacefully with family beside her on March 7, of cancer. Vicki was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, but lived most of her life in Baraboo. She is survived by her children, Alison (Patrick) Midden, St. Paul, and Michael Welch, Baraboo; grandchildren, Annabelle and Daniel Midden; siblings Rob......

Kenneth "Ken" Vertein, age 88, of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Kenneth, son of George and Agnes (Steinhorst) Vertein was born May 4, 1934. He was baptized in Christ on May 27, 1934 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Rock Springs and was confirmed in that faith on March 2, 1948 also in Rock Springs. On May 8, 1954......

Patrick William Robertson, age 71, escaped the grasp of Alzheimer's on February 27, 2023. Patrick was dedicated to the study of this terrible disease, and was a long term participant in the UW Dementia Research Study. He hoped to help research to save others from its destruction, and his final contribution was for the UW Brain S......

A Celebration of Life and time for sharing happy memories for Ginny Albrecht will take place on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Redin-Ertz Funeral Home with Pastor Jonathan Tipton officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St.......