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Rev. Alvin Lee "Al" Zipsie died on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison at the age of 83.Al grew up as a farm boy in Stephenson County, Ill. Throughout his life he extolled the lessons learned on the farm: hard work, persistence, resourcefulness. These lessons he passed on to his children.Al graduated from hig......

Jane A. (nee Fry, formerly Burton) Diece, age 73, of Baraboo passed away at her home on January 22, 2013. Jane was born on April 26, 1939 to Lewis and Mable (Cauffman) Fry. She was united in marriage to Gary K. Burton in 1960, and they had two children together. She later married Harold Diece in 1991 at St. John's Lutheran Churc......

Dennis James Luther, age 57 of North Freedom, passed away on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at his home with Bonnie and Ron by his side.Dennis, the son of the late Anthony and Alma (Haas) Luther, was born on November 26, 1955 in Baraboo. He lived on the family farm his entire life where he enjoyed all of his animals, especially his chick......

Donnie Beckwith of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at home surrounded by his family and closest friends.He was born in Reedsburg to Lyle and Ruth (Muchow) on October 23, 1939. He attended school in Mauston for ten years and then graduated from Baraboo High School. After high school Donnie joined the Army. Upon co......

James "Jim" Berry, age 70, of West Baraboo passed away on Wed., Jan. 16, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Jim was born on Nov. 13, 1942 to Charles and Anne (Barkus) Berry. He married Milly Severson on April 19, 1969 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sauk City.Jim was employed for 30 years as a dispatcher for Alliant Energ......

Benedict "Benji" Gasiorowski, age 92 of Fairfield died on Jan. 11, 2013. He was born July 9, 1920 in Chicago. In his free time, Benji enjoyed doing award-winning puzzles. He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia; grandson, Brent Haremza; sister, Esther Wiewira; sister-in-law, Evelyn; special niece, Charis; special family friend......

KATHLEEN R. KOHLER, BARABOOKathleen R. Kohler, age 86, passed away on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Kathy was born on March 31, 1926 in the town of Scott, the daughter of Henry and Emma (Graack) Bortz. She was united in marriage to Le Roy Kohler on July 3, 1946 in Pardeeville.Kathy worked at Del Monte i......

Verna M. Shook, died peacefully January 8, 2013 with her loving husband of 70 years, daughters, grandchildren, Pastor Lisa Taylor and her companion Nuzzle by her side.Verna was born August 20, 1922 in Ft. Atkinson the daughter of Lucius and Dorothy (Chadwick) Klement. She grew up in a household of 3 generations and spent her you......

Fayetta "Faye" Lynn (Paschen) Ott passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at the UW Hospital in Madison, WI after a courageous battle with lymes disease. Faye was born in Baraboo on October 16, 1958 to Kenneth and Ruth (Francisco) Paschen.Faye attended Baraboo schools and graduated in 1977. Faye grew up on the family farm in th......

CONNIE LOUISE PERKINS, BARABOOConnie Louise Perkins, age 51 of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at St. Clare Hospital.Connie, the daughter of LaVern and Alice (Wirth) Gieck, was born on May 13, 1961 in Sauk City, Wisconsin.She enjoyed collecting rings, puzzles, bugs and going for walks.She is surviv......