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Donald "Donnie" Strampe, Jr. age 61 of Rock Springs passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Donnie was born Feb. 16, 1954 in Janesville to Donald and Janice (Fisher) Strampe Sr. In his free time Donnie enjoyed hunting and fishing.Survivors include his mother, Janice; son, Drae (Kristin)Strampe......

Maude V. Lain, age 91, passed away August 24, 2015 at The Artisan. She was born June 6, 1924 to James and Irma Gillem. She was a big fan of the Packers and the Brewers, an avid card player, and always had a good sense of humor. Maude is survived by her children, Don Kennedy of Baraboo, Darcy (James) Sheriff of Baraboo, Nancy Cr......

Dennis Buelow, age 72, of Baraboo passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on February 25, 1943 to Norton and Dorothy Buelow. Dennis was employed as a truck driver by several construction companies in the area. He enjoyed camping with his many friends, playing car......

Baraboo, Wisc. -Anne Cerasani , 92, died Monday, August 17, 2015. She was born Oct. 12, 1923, in Lombard, IL, daughter to Einar and Regina (Knudsen) Holte, Married Frank Cerasani on June 22, 1946. Anne was involved with family and crafts. She was a hobbyist; Rosmaling (Norwegian painting) was a specialty of Anne's. In retiremen......

Baraboo, Wisc. -Frank Cerasani, 92, died Friday, August 14, 2015. He was born June 18, 1923, in Melrose Park, IL, son of Emilio and Louise (Cavone) Cerasani, Served in the United States Army during WWII, (Burma Road), He married Anne "Liz" Holte on June 22, 1946. Frank was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW, Baraboo Country Club......

Warren V. Beal, age 94 of Baraboo passed into eternal life with his family by his side on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Warren, son of Thomas and Ludwin Estelle (Bohn) Beal was born on Oct. 2, 1920 in Alliance, Nebraska. His father passed away when he was 3 months old, and with the help of generous re......

Harold "Butch" Rau, age 74 of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015 at his home. Harold, son of John and Marguerite (Marquardt) Rau was born April 4, 1941 in Baraboo. He was united in marriage to Judy Adams at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo, where he was also baptized. Butch proudly served four years in the Unit......

Diana May Gantz, age 87, of Baraboo entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 17, 2015 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She was born the daughter of Paul Edwin and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Wilkins on October 8, 1927. Diana was united in marriage to Harley Fox Gantz on September 11, 1948 in Sharon, PA.Diana attended the Seto......

Warren V. Beal, age 94 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015 with his family by his side. Survivors include his wife of over 62 years, Betty of Baraboo; children, Ann (Gary) Karch of Glen Ellyn, Ill., Andy Beal of Madison, Matthew Beal of Baraboo, Joseph Beal of Chicago, Ill., James Beal of Madison, Dan (Michelle) Be......

Reuben Beiswanger died on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. He was born at home on a farm in Sheridan Township near Ridgeland on October 11, 1925; the son of Emil and Ida (Klozinski) Beiswanger. He graduated from Prairie Farm High School in 1943. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as Staff Sargeant with the 7th Calvary in the oc......