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The Reverend J. Philemon “Phil” Anderson, former pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Baraboo, Wisconsin, died peacefully of natural causes on Christmas Eve.  He was 96.   Dad had expressed the wish to be with Mom for Christmas, and his wish came true. Phil Anderson was born on May 31st, 1929, in Norwic......

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Siberz, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living at the age of 68 with family and friends by her side. Kathy, daughter of James and Joan (Christy) Siberz was born May 19, 1957 in Baraboo. Kathy was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1975; she furthered her stu......

Nancy Jean Dahlke, 81 passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home.  Born on September 30, 1944, in Baraboo, Nancy dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her husband of 48 years, Gordon (Gordy) and their five children. Nancy’s greatest joy came from spending time with her fam......

CHICAGO – Joseph Michael “Joe” Beal, age 61, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away November 18, 2025, in Chicago, at St. Joseph Hospital, after a brave battle with bile duct cancer, leaving family and friends heartbroken.  Joe was born on January 10, 1964, in Mobile, Ala., to Warren Virgil and Beatrice Mae (B......

Frances Katherine Bartholomew Wilson entered eternal rest on Friday, December 19, 2025, joining beloved family and friends in heaven.   Born on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1930, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Baraboo, Fran was the youngest of seven children of Fred and Ellen (Sax) Bartholomew. She grew up surrounded by her ......

James Michael “Jim” Matuszak, age 60, of Wisconsin Dells, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, after he lost his fight with COPD.    Jim was born on March 27, 1965, in Manitowoc. He grew up in Two Rivers where he enjoyed fishing with high school f......

Frank Leo Gray, age 76, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at St. Clare Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Frank, son of Frank Jr. and Anna (Jachin) Gray, was born on April 17, 1949, in Italy. He moved to the United States with his parents at just six months old. Frank began his career in ......

Jenele Rae Zitzner, age 84, of Baraboo, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 peacefully in her home.    She was born on April 22, 1941 to Edna Mae (Rudser) and Raymond Erickson in La Crosse. She grew up in the township of Sterling and graduated from DeSoto High School in 1959. At a young age, Jenele was gifted a pia......

Barbara Elaine Ruda, age 76, of North Freedom, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. Barbara, the daughter of Glare Nordberg and May Walling Mercado, was born on March 13, 1949, in Janesville, WI. At age 15, Barbara began working at Redding’s Restaurant in Jefferson......

Dana Anna Burroughs, beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at St. Clare Hospital after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. Dana was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 17th, 1969, to James Allan Cole and Arlene Ann Seefeld.  The......