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Mary l Radke, 95, of West Baraboo died Wednesday, May 25, 2023 surrounded by her family at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Mary was born on October 3, 1927 to Martin and Lucille (King) Huebl. On September 8, 1946 Mary was united in marriage to Gilbert Radke. The couple lived in Baraboo. Mary worked at Olin Corporation and Industr......

Victoria (Vicki) Lynn Laurent, of Redgranite, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Sunday May 21, 2023. She was born in Baraboo on December 23, 1958 to Victor and Ellen Wedekind. Vicki loved being outdoors whether working in her yard or enjoying time around the campfire with family and friends and being with her dogs F......

Louise Marie Alongi, 86, of Lake Delton, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on January 24, 1937 in Chicago, IL. Louise worked with special education children for many years in the Cicero School District while living in Cicero, Illinois. Louise dis......

Denny Smith, born in West Allis on June 25, 1952, passed away in Baraboo, the town he lovingly referred to as "Clown Town", on March 30, 2023. A champion of the people, he was known to stop people on the street to offer a ride, a warm meal, or a place to stay. Denny was also a smart ass, quick with the one-liners that strove to ......

Terry Ralph McGraw, passed away on May 12, 2023, from Alzheimers disease. He was born on March 30, 1936, in Madison, WI. To Ralph and Margaret (Scheer) McGraw. Terry ran the Circus City Cleaners for many years. He was involved with Boy Scouts Troop 91. Terry was involved in getting the Rotary Club in Baraboo started and was Serg......

Sue Ann Zimmerman of Baraboo, WI peacefully went to the lord Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, after a long battle with mouth cancer. She was surrounded by family in her sister, Rondas home, with services from Agrace Hospice. Sue was born May 19, 1951 to Tracy and Jeanene (Jones).Sue worked in many local factories and retired from St. Cla......

Robert D. Young, age 89, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at home. Robert, son of John and Helen (Wretland) Young was born Feb. 21, 1934. On Sept. 10, 1955 he was united in marriage to Helen Amyotte. Robert and Helen owned Youngs Doodle Dandy for many years.Survivors include his loving son, Robert "Bobby", Jr.; g......

Ronald H. Zeman departed from this life into the next on May 8, 2023 after a brief, but rugged battle against bladder, liver and bone cancer.Ronnie was the 8th of 16 Zeman children born to Edna and Henry Zeman on their farm west of Baraboo. He held the honor of being the first of the Zeman children to be born in a hospital. He g......

LaVerne Ott (84) of Baraboo passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2023 with his wife and sons Gary and Matt by his side. LaVerne passed away in the mid-morning hours. The perfect time of day when you would find him out tending to his garden.LaVerne was born November 12, 1938. Once he graduated high school he joined the US Army, ......

Janice M. Caflisch, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023.She was born on August 31, 1939 to Roger and Birdie Danbeck, in Baraboo.Jan married Gordon Caflisch, Jr. in 1958 at St. John's Lutheran Church. They were blessed with two children, Gordon III and Jodie, and further blessed with two grandchildren, Gordon IV ......

Reginald H. Briggs, age 86, of Baraboo, passed away April 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Reginald was born June 20, 1936, at the Ringling Hospital inBaraboo, the son of the late Reginald J. and Petra Mimi (Madland) Briggs.Reginald was united in marriage on August 23, 1957, to Mardell Hanson at theBaraboo Assembly of ......

Jennifer L. Severson, age 36, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 after a long battle of Triple Negative Breast Cancer.Jennifer, daughter of Richard and Pamela Steele was born June 5, 1986 in Baraboo.She was a 2004 graduate of Baraboo High School. On August 27, 2011 she was united in marriage to Justin Severson in Baraboo; h......

Brian Thomas Kettner, age 64, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Montello Care Center with family by his side. Brian, son of Thomas and Marlene (Visocky) Kettner was born June 27, 1958 in Great Lakes, Illinois. On May 21, 1983 he was united in marriage to Pearl Huefner at St. Barnabas in Mazomanie. Brian worked in m......

Chuck Ehemann passed away on April 10, 2023 at 10:14 am, interrupting his own schedule. Always a man with a plan, Chuck announced days in advance that he would be leaving the hospital for home at 1 pm that day. He made sure to inform every person assigned to his care with daily reminders of his intended departure. In the end, th......

Clarice Joan Packard passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Oak Park Place, Baraboo, Wisconsin. She was born in Lodi, Wisconsin on August 18, 1927 to Ted and Alice Quam. Clarice attended Lodi High School where she met Harlan C. Packard. She graduated from Granite City High School, Illinois in 1945. She moved back to Lodi where......

Gertrude "Gerty" Hart, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at the age of 102. The fifth child in a family with seventeen children, she learned to be a cheerful, willing helper at an early age. She enjoyed people, traveling and cooking. During her nine years in Baraboo, she made many friends at Corson Square, Trini......

Sara L. (Chipman) Clark, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 7 th , 2023, with loved ones close by as she returned to her Lord Jesus Christ. Sara was born on December 8 th, 1942 in Berlin, Wisconsin to Louise (Rodencal) and Homer Chipman. She lived in Redgranite, Wisconsin for the first part of her life.She graduated from Be......

Robert Louis Schmidt, age 90 passed away peacefully April 3, 2023, at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, WI.He was born July 5, 1932, to the late Louis and Grace (Mathison) Schmidt in the township of Randolph in Columbia County. Bob was united in marriage to Faye Ann Koepp on May 19, 1951. Bob later married Leona (Fronk) on A......

Michael James "Mike" Bender, age 52, of North Freedom, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Michael, son of James and Sandra (Keyson) Bender was born Jan. 13, 1971. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School and obtained his bachelor's degree from Ripon College. Mike was a dog lover and will especially be missed by his four le......

Dennis "Denny" Smith, age 70, of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. A celebration of life will be held in the summer. A full obituary will appear soon.......

Lucille "Lucy" Riopell, age 102, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Oak Park Place with family by her side. Services will be held in June 2023. A full obituary will be posted when available.......

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.......

Eleanore "Ellie" Nolden, age 82 of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023.Ellie graduated from Portage High School and spent her adult life in Baraboo with her family. She worked extra jobs and long hours to support her girls. It was through these many jobs that she formed long lasting friendships. Work to Ellie was not ......

Judy P. Olson, age 70 of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. Judy, daughter of Ray and Jeanette (Pickar) Schuppener was born July 25, 1952 in Baraboo. On June 29, 1973 she was united in marriage to Delbert "Del" Olson; he preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 2021. Judy obtained her asso......

Patrick W. Robertson, age 71, of North Freedom, passed away on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 at the Tomah Veterans Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be posted soon.......

Debra "Deb" Hamilton, age 65, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 at Our House Assisted Living in Wisconsin Dells. Debra, daughter of Neil and Donna (Bardell) Seefeld was born Oct. 12, 1957 in Hialeah, FL. On May 9, 1987 she was united in marriage to Craig Hamilton at Baraboo First United Methodist Church. She obtai......

BC (Brian Curtis) Farr, age 59, went to his heavenly home Monday, February 27, 2023. After surviving two massive cardiac arrests and other heart attacks, he passed away suddenly at his home with his loving girlfriend by his side. BC was a lifelong resident of Baraboo, WI, and a member of the high school class of 1981. He was bor......

Colleen Mae Zellmer, 90, passed away on Feb. 27, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born to Elmer and Mabel Purdy in Madison on Sept. 11, 1932. She was united in marriage to Martin Zellmer on July 30, 1949. Colleen was the oldest of three children and raised in a house filled with love. She worked many years at Indu......

William M. "Bill" Cox, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. William, son of Kenneth and Besse (Rehm) Cox was born Aug. 22, 1943. He was a graduate of Oregon High Schooland Madison Business College. On Sept. 13, 1962 he enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served his country until Aug. 30, 1964. On ......

Ethan Matthew Gardner age 7, of Reedsburg passed away on Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.Ethan was born September 11th, 2015 to parents Heather and Ross Gardner. He was an outgoing and rambunctious kid. He wanted to be a farmer with his dad. He loved tractors, 4 wheelers, demo derby......

Lois J. Luther, 84, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2023 at UW Hospital in Madison Wisconsin. She was born to Ruth and Jim Hillcoat in Chicago, Illinois on December 15, 1938. She was a proud member of the Baraboo High School Class of 1957 and 1959 graduate of Mt. Sinai Hospital Nursing School in Milwaukee. She was unite......

Ksenia Ashley, 34, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, in Pflugerville, Texas. She was born July 25, 1988, in Mendota, Illinois. Ksenia graduated from high school in 2006 and later from Northern Illinois University. She married Jacob Lawson on April 27, 2020. Her life cannot be summed up in the space of this writing, but we w......

Kenneth Charles Godemann, age 69, of Baraboo, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at St. Clare Hospital. Kenneth, son of George Melvin and Sigrid Elvira (Christiansen) Godemann was born January 13, 1954, in Evanston, Illinois. Ken worked as an auto mechanic. He was married for 30 years to Heather (Walsh). Ken like to spend hi......

Virginia "Ginny" Albrecht died unexpectedly at age 62 on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison with family by her side. Ginny was born on May 16, 1960 to Everett and Eleanor (Shaw) Albrecht. She was raised on a family farm in the Town of Fairfield. Ginny was a graduate of Baraboo High School. She spent most of h......

Dean Joseph Sonsalla, age 62, of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly at St. Clare Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Dean, son of Everest and Dorothy (Habermeyer) Sonsalla was born Nov. 27, 1960 in Portage. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1979. Dean served an apprenticeship in the Tool and Die Industry and was a......

Arlene A. 'Dee-Dee' Towns, Age 80On February 15th, 2023, Arlene Towns, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, to Elynor and Edwin Seefeld on July 20th, 1942. Arlene's childhood was less than stable, with frequent moves and stays with va......

Mildred 'Milly' E. Berry, age 72, left us to write the final chapter in her book on Saturday, February 11, 2023, after a brief but ferocious battle with cancer. Milly was born on June 16, 1950, to Obert and Irene Severson in Soldiers Grove, WI. She attended most of her school years in the Sauk-Prairie area. Shortly after high s......

Dennis F. "Denny" Holtz, age 73 of Baraboo, passed away at his home in Baraboo on Feb. 13, 2023. Dennis was born March 6, 1949 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, the son of LeRoy and Donna Lee (Meyer) Holtz.Dennis grew up in Rock Springs and graduated from Reedsburg High School and UW-Whitewater with an accounting degree. On June......

Donna Lee Luther (Duffy), 78, passed away unexpectedly on Friday February 3, 2023 at her home in Rock Springs. She was born on July 24, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Rose (Lorene) and Henry J. Duffy. After High School, Donna worked as a Nursing Assistant with her mother Lorene at St. Mary's Hospital in Baraboo, WI. Donna was always a c......

David passed away unexpectedly Feb. 4, 2023 at the age of 55.After growing up in Walworth and Fontana (Country Club Estates), David joined the Army and served in Germany as a Specialist in computer systems repair and program analyst.He returned to Wisconsin, living in Spring Green and then in Baraboo. David loved the Wisconsin a......

Valeria C. "Val" Griffith, age 99, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 at Oak Park Place with her family by her side. Valeria, daughter of Roman and Caroline (Dischler) Heiser was born March 18, 1923 in Plain. On Jan. 16, 1943 she was united in marriage to Thomas W. Griffith; he preceded her in death on A......

Steven W. Jopp, age 68, of Baraboo, passed away in his home from cancer on Monday, February 6th, 2023.Steve was born on September 4th, 1954 in Baraboo, WI, the son of Darrell and Carol Jopp. Steve married Sandy Lamberty 47 years ago on June 14th, 1975. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School and worked as a Heavy Equipment Oper......

James Martin "Jim" Hillcoat, 79 years, died January 28, 2023 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center, Verona, WI, his home for the last five years, a caring, supportive, beautiful last home.Born in Chicago, 1943, family moved to Baraboo in 1948 where Jim enjoyed his boyhood pursuits of gymnastics and golf, playing both left and rig......

Margot P. Alwin died peacefully on February 06, 2023 at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center in Reedsburg WI. Margot was born in Kaiserslautern, Germany on October 02, 1932, to Barbara (Clemens ) and Johannes Gooss.She met the love of her life, Leo, when he was stationed in Kaiserslautern. They were married on June 9, 1956.Margot w......

Beverly M. Fox was born October 5th, 1938, age 84 passed away peacefully at the North shore Healthcare in Wisconsin Dells. Beverly was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Roginson, father Harvey Fox, and her daughter Dorothy Gara, and granddaughter Candis Edwards to be with her Lord in heaven.Lovingly remembered by her child......

Donna Jean Stout-Wagner, age 66 of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Donna the daughter of Junior Ilis (Johnson) Stout. Donna was born August 9, 1956. Donna worked as store manager for many years. She married John Wagner on July 31, 2010, in LaValle. Donna enjoyed her family more than anything, she loved spendi......

Broadus E. "Gene" Paris passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born in Brodhead, Wisconsin to H. Denzil and Anna L. Paris on November 19, 1928. He worked on his dads farm. He attended school at a rural Brodhead school, then Brodhead High School and attended 2 years at the University of Wisconsin, Madiso......

Roger Albert LaMasney, age 82, of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 with family by his side. Roger, son of Walter and Marie (Kreul) LaMasney was born Nov. 28. 1940 in Richland Center. He was a graduate of Plain High School. On April 28, 1962 he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann "Pat" Brennan at Sacred Heart Ca......

Charles Neil Ruby, age 83, of Mauston, WI went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was born in VanDyke Michigan on April 17, 1939 to Raymond and Margaret (Brown) Ruby. Chuck married the love of his life, Esther Chapman on May 2, 1959 in Clare, MI. He graduated from Clare High School in 1956 and received a b......

Cynthia A. Paukstat, age 72, of Reedsburg, passed away at home with family by her side after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Cynthia was born on June 26, 1950 to parents Richard and Elaine Meyer in Manitowoc, WI. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1969 she went on to study criminal justice at the Uni......

Pamela "Pam" McNamara, age 67 of Reedsburg, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. Pam, daughter of LaVern and Florence (Cronn) McGilvra was born June 02, 1955 in Baraboo. She worked for the State of Wisconsin for 13 years in Madison, she also worked for Lands' End in Reedsburg for 19 years. She enjoyed traveling , cooking, sew......

Adam J. Gleichauf, age 27, of Blue Mounds, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. Adam, son of Edward and Susan (Littlebear) Gleichauf, Sr. was born March 10, 1995. He was currently employed Brunsell Lumber and Tyrol Basin. He enjoyed fishing, attending concerts and traveling with his travel "budday", Cortney.......

Milton "Mike" Powell was born in Oakland, California on 3/14/1943 to Jack Leaver Powell and Jeannette Parmelee Powell.He grew up on the family farm in Springfield, Idaho and graduated from Aberdeen High School.After school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served 4 years, including a tour in Vietnam. In 2017, Mike an......

Janice "Toots" Weinke, age 81, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 at home with family by her side. Janice, daughter of Nile and Linda (Wagner) Beckwith was born Feb. 7, 1941 in Reedsburg. She was employed by Industrial Coils for 44 years until her retirement. In her free time, she enjoyed doing crosswor......

Kathryn "Kay" Kruse, age 87, passed away peacefully at home in Baraboo on December 21, 2022 with her beloved, dedicated husband of 67 years, Fred C. Kruse Jr. by her side.Kay was born March 11, 1935 in Baraboo, Wisconsin; the daughter of Bodo H. Karll and Cleo M. Barnhart Karll.Fred was assigned to tutor Kay in math her freshman......

Milton "Mike" Powell passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. A Celebration of Life will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Harris officiating. Visitation will take place on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Military honors will be conducted......

Carl W. Francois passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 leaving his wife of 51 years. He is survived by his wife, Darlene (Kuball) Francois as well as many nephews, nieces, great and great-great nephews and nieces. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Florence Francois; brothers and sisters, Wayne, Elmer, Glenn, ......

Aaron Lentz, age 25 of Watertown, WI, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 at home on the family farm unexpectedly due to complications from a seizure. Aaron, youngest son of Dennis and Dawn (Lee) Lentz was born Sept. 22, 1997 in Baraboo. He was homeschooled K-12 and obtained his Associate Degree in Church......

Arlan Albert Putz, age 81, of Baraboo, passed away December 13, 2022, at St. Clare Hospital surrounded by his children. Arlan was the son of Richard Albert and Martha Ella Emma (Steckelberg) Putz. Arlan worked for Seneca Foods as a forklift driver until he retired. He loved listening to his music and baking oatmeal cookies for t......

Jeffrey A. Steiner, age 43, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 at home. Jeffrey, son of Duane and Patte (Grimm) Steiner was born Feb. 27, 1979. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1997. He attended MATC-Madison. Throughout his working career he was employed by McDonalds for several years and was mo......

Dorothy Jean Dorner, age 89, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully at St. Clare Meadows Care Center on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Dorothy, daughter of Howard and Ruth (Feltz) Hewitt was born March 13, 1933 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School. On October 8, 1955 she was united in marriage to David Dorner at St. Jo......

Wayne Francois passed away November 23, 2022 at the age of 92 after a long, well lived life. He was born to Charles and Florence (Williams) Francois on May 29,1930 in the township of Bear Creek. Being a child of the depression and World War II rationing, he learned early to work hard. During high school he worked at neighboring ......

John W. Giese, 75, Rock Springs, gained eternal life with his Savior on November 20, 2022. He was born in Loganville, WI on August 16, 1947, to Roland and Audrey (Dwars). He attended Ableman School in Rock Springs and then graduated from Webb High School, Reedsburg in 1965. He attended UW-River Falls before coming home to farm w......

Ronald J. "Squirrel" Edwards, age 76, of Baraboo passed away unexpectedly at home after a long illness with family by his side. Ronald, son of Philip and Pearl (Behnke) Edwards was born Nov. 24, 1945 in Baraboo. He attended Baraboo Schools. Ron enlisted in the US Navy on Aug. 28, 1964 and proudly served until his honorable disch......

Floy Avis (Anderson) Sauey died on November 14, 2022 at home cared for by family and friends. Floy Avis Anderson was born October 16, 1925 in Taylor, Wisconsin at home, on the Jackson Farm. Floy was born to Clara Marie (Hanson) and George Lewis Anderson. She was the youngest of 8 children who lived to adulthood. Her mother said ......

Leo W. Alwin died peacefully on November 13, 2022, with his wife, Margot, by his side at the Senior Life Center in Reedsburg, WI.Leo was born in Leland, WI, on June 2, 1932, to Walter and Mabel (Goerks) Alwin.He met the love of his life, Margot P. Goos, in Kaiserslautern, Germany. They were married onJune 9, 1956.Leo served with......

Glenda "Lorrell" Blau, age 84, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 at Reedsburg Area Medical Center with her husband by her side. Glenda, daughter of Thomas and Gladys (Peters) Burke was born Aug. 22, 1938 in Michigan. She was a graduate of Mather High School in Munising, MI, Class of 1956. On Feb. 20, 1960 she was united in marri......

Shirley Ann Sobieck, age 82, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 at St. Clare Hospice House with family by her side. Shirley, daughter of Thomas and Anna (May) Mullen was born Sept. 16, 1940 in Port Washington, WI. On Aug. 21, 1965 she was united in marriage to Paul B. Sobieck, Jr. at St. Joseph Catholic C......

Arthur W. "Chris" Christofersen, of Baraboo, died Monday, October 24th at home. He wasborn May 6, 1925, the son of missionaries, Arthur and Julia Christofersen, in Natal, SouthAfrica.His family returned to the United States when he was 14. He met his wife Audrey at OberlinCollege in Ohio. He graduated from the Chicago Theologica......

Ruth Marie Tauber, age 97, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at St. Clare Hospital with family by her side. Ruth, daughter of Henry and Mary (Reichling) Nelson was born Oct. 5, 1925 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1943. On Aug. 4, 1945 she was united in marriage to Donald......

Marilyn "Pip" Jackson, age 85, of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital after a short, unexpected illness. Marilyn, daughter of Wilbur and Anna Lee (Cruse) Apperson was born Jan. 23, 1937 in Melber, Kentucky. On June 15, 1957 she was united in marriage to Richard G. "Dick" Jackson in Chicago; he pre......

William "Bill" Archer Metzger, age 78, of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. William, son of Claude and Ina (Purington) Metgzer was born March 28, 1944 in Ogema, WI. On March 26, 1966 he was united in marriage to Donna Jean Kivela. He was inducted into the US Air Force on May 7, 1963 and proudly served until his honor......

Aaron Joseph Hamilton passed away on Oct. 25, 2022 at home at the age of 26. Aaron, son of Craig and Debra (Seefeld) Hamilton was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Jan. 11, 1996 and was baptized and confirmed at Baraboo First United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 2014. Aaron worked f......

Jackie Jo Hellesen, age 52, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 after a sudden illness. Jackie, daughter of John "Jack" and Johanna (Ramsey) Fry was born Aug. 20, 1970 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1988. Jackie furthered her studies by obtaining an Associates Degree from ......

Ruth Nolden, age 84 of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Ruth graduated from Baraboo High School and Sauk County School of Teaching and remained in Baraboo where she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She met a lot of people along the way through her years of work and documented those friendships th......

Richard Joseph Walker of Las Vegas, NV passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2022. Richard was born on Oct. 3, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Louise (Giacomo) Walker. Richard attended Morton J. Sterling High School in Cicero, IL. On July 25, 1959 he married Georgia Hula in Cicero, IL. They had three daughters together. Richard ......

Marijane (Perez) Ragan passed away Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo.Marijane was born November 12th,1961 to Jane (Hoege) Perry of Baraboo Wisconsin. As a child, she attended the Baraboo School district and enjoyed participating in 4-H. She enjoyed leatherworking and helped to care for her younger br......

Our hearts ache for early Monday evening, October 17th, 2022 we suddenly and unexpectedly lost Norma Atkinson Spencer at 76 years young. Norma was born on September 11, 1946 to Lyle and Dorothy Atkinson. She lived most of her childhood in and around Mauston, WI from which she graduated high school in 1964. That same year, she ma......

Joan M. Ploetz passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2022 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo, Wisconsin after battling pancreatic cancer for 14 months.Joan was born August 28, 1947 in Danville, Pa. Her parents, Leonard H. & Emily G. Ploetz, subsequently settled in Baraboo, owners of Ploetz Furniture.Joan graduated from UW-Ma......

Our hearts ache for early Monday evening, October 17th, 2022 we suddenly and unexpectedly lost Norma Atkinson Spencer at 76 years young. Norma was born on September 11, 1946 to Lyle and Dorothy Atkinson. She lived most of her childhood in and around Mauston, WI from which she graduated high school in 1964. That same year, she ma......

Arlene M. Curtis, age 80 of Baraboo, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 14th, 2022 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo surrounded by her loved ones. Arlene was born on January 5, 1942 in Madison, the daughter of Paul Narloch and Edna Hansen. She was a devoted wife to Jack Curtis, the love of her life. Arlene loved games and ......

James Michael Lombard went to be with his Lord on October 9th, 2022. James, "Jim" to his family and friends, was born on Feb 20, 1938 to parents Michael and Margaret (ne Powers) in Spooner, WI, later joined by two sisters and a brother. Jim graduated from Spooner High School in 1956. After graduating, he enlisted in the Wisconsi......

Donald "Pete" Getschman, age 87, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Donald, son of Rodney and Jessie (Bauer) Getschman was born Nov. 20, 1934. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School. After school he moved to Montana to live with his aunt and uncle and worked in a......

Patricia Mae Fausett (Probst) age 96 passed away peacefully on July 22nd, 2022 with her family members present. Patti was born April 18, 1926, to Ida and Richard Probst.Patti is survived by her children, Carl (Connie), Rory and Teresa (Peter) Parker. She was a loving grandma to seven grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Patt......

Sylvia A. Gasiorowski, age 94, of Baraboo, formerly of Chicago and Cicero, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 in Middleton, WI. Sylvia, daughter of Jozef and Mary Zapala was born Sept. 3, 1928.She is survived by her grandson, Brent (Chante) Haremza; four great-grandchildren; her sister, Evelyn Golaszewski; many ......

Phillip J. Copus, age 75, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 in Spring Green. Phillip, son of Phillip A. and Dorothy (Przybyliski) Copus was born Jan. 11, 1947 in Winona, MN. He attended St. Joseph School in Baraboo. Phillip was a proud Vietnam Vet and received several decorations along with receiving......

BARABOO, Wis. Betsy J. Didrickson (ne Parks), 60, passed away at St. Clare Hospital October 4, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born December 22, 1961 in San Antonio, Tex., the daughter of James and Solveig Parks.Betsy graduated from Washington High School in Washington, Ill., Class of 1980. Following graduation, she ......

William Douglas Weitzel, age 87 died peacefully into the arms of his loving, Heavenly Father on October 1st, 2022, in Baraboo, WI after a battle with heart disease. William was born on October 6th, 1934, in Wisconsin to Raymond and Burnetta Weitzel where he was raised and graduated high school. He went on to join the military wh......

Helen Ada Niles (Opperman), 78, officially the world's sweetest grandma (Guinness Book of Records 2000), peacefully and gently passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, early Saturday, October 1, 2022. Helen's passing was precisely on schedule as it reads in the Bible in Psalm 139:16 "....and in your book were all writte......

Rick Charles Markley Sr (born March 24th, 1946) passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2022.He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Marguerite Markley (Ott) Sisters Nancy, Janice, Naomi, and brothers Ron and Gary.Survived by his brother Virgil Markley, his son Rick Markley and grandchildren Julia and Christopher.He......

Paul Edward Emhoff, age 83 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 at his son's home. Paul, son of Irvin and Salomie (Rudolph) Emhoff was born May 3, 1939. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School. On June 29, 1963 he was united in marriage to Lois Leidig; she preceded him in deat......

Barbara Lynn "Barb" Huber, age 70 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Barbara, daughter of Samuel and Wanita (Spieckermann) Petroff was born Aug. 8, 1952 in Milwaukee. She was a graduate of Whitnall High School. She was united to her high school sweetheart, Jack Hu......

Joann Linda Hinz (Beckwith) passed away after a long battle with cancer on September 23, 2022 in her home surrounded by family. Joann was born on June 14, 1948 to Nile and Linda (Wagner) Beckwith. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1966. On October 31, 1967 she was united in marriage to Dale Hinz. Together they had 4 chil......

Jeanie Diane (Stein) Buller, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully with her husband of 59 years at her side, Saturday, September 10, 2022, at their home on Birnam Woods Rd. Jeanie, daughter of Clayton and Helen (Smith) Stein born in 1943 in Champagne, Illinois attended school in Baraboo K-1 - 12. Active in high school with choir, P......

Betty Jean Wedekind, age 92 of Baraboo, passed away Sunday September 11, 2022 at SSM Health Hospice House. The former Betty Jean Platt was born on March 16, 1930 to Harold J. and Esther C. (Zimmerly) Platt. Betty Jean was a member of St. Johns Ev. Lutheran Church and a 1948 graduate of Baraboo High School. She was united in marr......

On Friday, September 9th, 2022, the world lost the most incredible father, partner, brother and friend. Michael Fitzgerald Tucker passed away at the age of 51. Mike is survived by his two daughters, Angela Tucker (age 26) and Amber Tucker (age 23) (Jacob Oswalt) and his fiancee Lynette Marie Foxx (children Klaira Lerma, Hailey a......

LeRoy "Roy" D. Luther passed away on September 5, 2022 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI after a brief illness. He was born to Clara and Lawrence Luther in Plain, Wisconsin on November 22, 1937. He was a proud member of the Baraboo High School Class of 1955. He was united in marriage to Lois Hillcoat, the love of his life f......

Angie Stein, known for her contagious smile and generous heart, died at home on Friday August 19, 2022 after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. She was surrounded by her wife Jan and beloved dogs. Angie was 52 years young and had so much more living she wanted to do! She was excited to travel with her wife......

Julaine (Julie) Elizabeth Barribeau passed away on August 6, 2022 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. She was born on November 7, 1934 in West Allis, Wisconsin to Herbert Clarence and Clara Viola Olson Mair.Julaine married Ronald Joseph Barribeau in May 1955 and they knew each other for 73 total years. She was an educated, intelligent, and d......

Betty Lou Giebel, of Baraboo, WI, passed away at the age of 89 on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.Betty was born on May 28, 1933, to Orval and Florence (Evans) Walker in Fox Lake, WI. She was the fourth of 13 children in the Walker family. She attended Wisconsin Dells High School and graduated in 1951. Betty married Robert Giebel on ......

Terry Jay Boehlke, of Lake Delton, Wisconsin, was called home on August 21st, 2022 surrounded by family and all the love, after a heroic battle with cancer. Terry was born on November 6th, 1957 in Onalaska, WI as the first child to Jess and Jeanine (Blank) Boehlke. Their family spent many weekends camping on Lake Petenwell enjoy......

Daniel H."Boone" Volk, age 79, of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 in Madison. Daniel "Boone" was born April 22, 1943 to parents, Cyril and Bernadine (Rhuland) Volk. Dan was employed by Edward Kramer and Sons, Local 139 until his retirement. He proudly served in the......

Paul Hanlon Nielsen, age 59, formerly of Baraboo, passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 as a result of a car accident. Paul, son of Harold and Barbara (Benesh) Nielsen, was born March 23, 1963. He graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Engineering.Paul proudly served in the US Marine Corp from Feb. 1981 until his discharge in Ju......

Robert Allen Kaschel passed away after a short illness on August 17,2022. Born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on July 7, 1935 to Carl Gustav Kaschel, Jr. and Amanda (nee Norman) Kaschel, Bob attended Washington High School and attended UW Milwaukee, receiving a bachelor's degree in Education in 1958. Bob married the love of his life, Al......

Gregory J. Latalla of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the age of 88. After several months of declining health, Greg died peacefully at the St. Clare Meadows nursing home in Baraboo.Greg was born March 26, 1934, to father Gregory Latalla and mother Rose Koeppl in Chicago, Illinois. Greg was the ol......

Anthony James Borkenhagen, age 23, died at home on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. Anthony, son of Jeffery and Connie (Legnar) Borkenhagen was born Jan. 2, 1999 in Fort Atkinson. He was anxious to finish his schooling so he could become a Licensed Speech Pathologist. Anthony was currently working at Mikes Italian Restaurant. In his young......

Duane Knuth, age 71, of Fairfield Township, passed away at his home on Aug. 14, 2022. He was born June 30, 1951 at Reedsburg Hospital.Duane graduated in 1969 from Baraboo High School. He worked at Eagle Signal, Synergy, Baraboo Steel, Palmer Manufacturing, Servo and other places of employment. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage,......

Tracy O. Zimmerman, age 99, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 with his loving family by his side at his daughter's home. Tracy, son of Carl and Mabel (Neitzel) Zimmerman was born April 11, 1923 in North Freedom. He attended Diamond Hill School in North Freedom and graduated from Baraboo High School in Ba......

Patricia Ann Bullard, 78, of Reedsburg, passed away on August 2, 2022 at Select Specialty Care Hospital in Madison.Pat was born February 1, 1944, in Baraboo, Wisconsin the daughter of Walter and Selma Ruda. Pat married Jerry D. Bullard on July 9, 1977, in Pasadena, California.Pat graduated from Baraboo High School and continued ......

Lois Emhoff, age 80, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 at home. Lois, daughter of Arthur and Cecelia (Eckstein) Leidig was born May 6, 1942. She was a graduate of Prairie du Sac High School. On June 29, 1963 she was united in marriage to Paul Emhoff. Lois worked as a painter......

John M. Van Hoosen, age 61, of Fairfield, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. John, son of Russell and Dorothy (Seitz) Van Hoosen was born Oct. 12, 1960 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1978. On Sept. 26, 1987 he was united in marriage to Deborah "Debbie" Ramsey; she ......

Thomas Arthur "Tom" Lehman, 71, moved into eternal life on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. Born on June 15, 1951 and raised in Baraboo, WI, Tom was the youngest child of Ernest and Leora "Pete" (Stanclift) Lehman. Tom's first job was at Baraboo Floral for Don and Charlotte Townsend. He finished his career at The First National Bank of Ba......

Fern Ellen (Karg) Nall went home to her heavenly father Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born August 29, 1951, to Roger and Elaine Karg in Baraboo, Wisconsin, where she was raised on the family farm. She met her husband, Tom, at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. In their 45 years of marriage, they were blessed with two dau......

Darlene Joyce (Paske) Schultz, age 85, passed away on July 24, 2022.Darlene was born October 27, 1936, in Portage, Wisconsin to Edward and Mary (Hill) Paske. She was married to William (Bill) Schultz in Portage (1955) and moved to Baraboo. Darlene was employed at the Magdalene Home for approximately 28 years. She started workin......

Kathleen I. Murray, age 81, of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. Kathleen, daughter of Ernest of Cleo Ramazini was born Oct. 16, 1940 in Milwaukee.She is survived by her children, Kim Riske, Lisa (Mike) Knoop, Todd (Wendy) Murray; grandchildren, Nicholas LaVigne, Gina (Michael) Padle......

Gaylon Gene "GG" Steinhorst, 80, of Baraboo, Wisconsin peacefully met the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2022. GG was born on May 26, 1942, in Baraboo, Wisconsin to Ernie and Dorothy Steinhorst where he grew up on a dairy farm outside of Rock Springs. He graduated from Baraboo High School class of 1960. After high school, he worked fo......

Donna Rae (Christensen) Beardsley passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Donna, daughter of Raymond S. and Eleanor R. (Smith) Christensen was born June 1, 1941 in Portage. She was a graduate of Portage High School, Class of 1959 and furthered her studies by obtaining a degree in nursing......

Gloria "Jean" McAdams, age 64, of Reedsburg, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on July 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mildred (Bilskie) McAdams and her sister, Pam Sam. She left behind her husband of 25 years, Todd Hartman and daughters, Mallory Frye and Kimberly (Brian) Gaffney; grandchildren,......

Joan Faye (Schult) Litscher, age 94, passed away on Nov. 24, 2021. A celebration of life will be held during the following times. Thursday, August 4th with a visitation at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home, Baraboo, from 4-7 P.M. Friday, August 5th from 10-11 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Baraboo, with a service to follow ......

Nicole Marie (Axthelm) Tidwell burst into the world on June 11, 1990 like a shining new star. Sparkling bright and full of light. Her parents, Tiffany and Michael, were amused by her exuberant personality: a perfect mix of the two of them. Spit fire and sass, sparkle and shine.As a child Nicole loved spending time with her fathe......

John Dolan Geoghegan, at the age of 100, stepped peacefully into eternal happiness on July 10, 2022, after a full, rich and beautiful life.Born and raised in Baraboo, Wisconsin, John was the middle child of Thomas and Agnes Dolan Geoghegan. A graduate of the BHS class of 1941, John was the first employee of the Badger Army Ammun......

Walter Wally Earl Zirzow age 80, passed away with family and friends by his side at the Artisan House in Baraboo, WI. He was married for 40 years to Mary Lynn (Belter). They loved camping and fishing. Wally worked at Capener Motor sales till retirement in 2014.He is survived by his wife Mary, his brother David (Deb) of Yuma, AZ.......

Kimberly Ann Uptagraw passed away unexpectedly at the age of 39 on June 26, 2022 movinginto eternal life.She was born on June 23, 1983 to Mark and Kathy Uptagraw. Family meant everything to Kim.She was especially close to her dad and grandparents who she spent time with daily growing up.Kim married Shawn Higgins on May 12, 2007 ......

Donald J Gaetzke, 74, of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at his home.Donald was born on March 9, 1948 to Erwin and Marcella (Brilliott) Gaetzke. He was united in marriage to Kathy Ender on May 28, 1977.Upon graduating from Baraboo High School, Don went on to a technical college, where he trained as a tool and die m......

Peyton Lee Munch, age 19 of Baraboo, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 as result of a car accident. Peyton, son of Rick Munch and Shannon Wayman was born January 31, 2003. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 2021. Peyton was actively working toward his goal of becoming a Pediatric Nurse while attending college. ......

Quinn Joseph Mueller was born March 3, 2003, and passed away June 25, 2022 in a tragic car accident. Quinn was a 2021 graduate of Baraboo High School. Quinn is survived by his mother, Margaret Banker, his father and stepmother, Mark and Lori Mueller, his sister, Sydney Mueller, his large extended family which includes many aunts......

Steven R. Thomas, age 74, of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Steve, son of Rex and Audrey (Bazzill) Thomas, was born on Feb. 26, 1948 in Baraboo, WI.He attended Pleasant Valley and North Freedom Grade Schools and Baraboo High School. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1966 and proudly served until 1968. Steve contin......

Arlene Ruth Ramsey, age 81, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022 at St. Clare Hospice House. Arlene, daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Francisco) Paschen was born on April 26, 1941. She graduated from Baraboo High School. On May 20, 1962 she was united in marriage to Verne Ramsey, Sr. in Baraboo; he preceded......

Joan Barbara Konkel, age 87, passed away at Meadow View Memory Care in Baraboo, Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Joan was born November 24, 1934 in Prairie du Sac to Paul and Mildred Kirner, the third of eight children. She was a graduate of Portage High School. On May 1, 1954 Joan married Walter Wally Konkel. They were marr......

Rita Ann Lawrence passed away on June 6th in Sun City West, AZ at the age of 91. She was born on June 13th, 1930 to Stephen and Kathryn DeMuth in Highland, WI.Rita attended Madison Business School after high school and met Blake Lawrence in February 1950. They married on May 1st, 1951 in Colorado Springs, CO, while Blake was in ......

Crystal Angela Beaton, age 50, passed away peacefully in her home in Baraboo, WI on June 6th, 2022. By her side was her finance, Michael Williams and her beloved fur baby, Wynd. Crystal could light up any room she walked into with her humor and smile. She will be sadly missed by many people whose lives she touched. Crystal Angel......

Dennis Melvin "Denny" Steinle, age 81 of Milwaukee and Baraboo, WI passed away on Sunday June 5, 2022 at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo. He was born in Wisconsin.Denny loved sports of all kinds; it was a huge passion for him. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing. He was very kindhearted to his loved ones, always willing to help an......

Sandra A. Reed, 81, of Coatesville, passed awaypeacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at her daughter's residence in Pittsburgh surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Roger S. Reed, who passed away in 2020.Born in Baraboo, Wisconsin on July 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Norris and Irma (Brooks) C......

Michael Francis Dwyer, age 92 of Baraboo, formerly of Loreto, WI, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Michael was born April 26, 1930 in Loreto, WI to parents Frank and Agnes (McMahan) Dwyer.He was married to the love of his life Marie Rockweiler for 69 years. Michael and Marie took over his fathers homestead where they farmed ......

Edward John Cummings, born November 13, 1944 in Baraboo, WI to Lester and Anna (Scully) Cummings, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the age of 77. Edward attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school and graduated from Baraboo High School in 1962. After graduation he attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and then e......

Paul Mac Hankins, was born in Taylorsville, Mississippi to Rey Rassie Hankins and Esther Jones. Paul lived an adventurous life starting with being on his own since the age of 9. He traveled from Mississippi to Texas when he was 16 years old to work on his uncles farm. From that point he would work many jobs which included car sa......

Jerry Frank passed away on May 17, 2022 at his home in Baraboo at the age of 76 after a battle with brain cancer. He was born on July 31,1945 (his mother's birthday) to Harold and Mary (Fry) Frank at his aunt's home in the Town of Ironton. He was the youngest of four children.Jerry grew up on a farm outside of Lime Ridge. Summer......

Bonnie M. Harris died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at Our House Assisted Living, with family by her side. Bonnie, daughter of Hubert and Alva (Seltun) Perry was born May 30, 1926 in Rolette, North DakotaSurvivors include her children, Bonar (Christa) Sabby of Fort Myers, FL, Cheryl (Jim) Nolley of DeForest, Pam (Maynard) Mi......

Mildred Doris "Millie" Peterson of Baraboo, WI, passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2022 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living, having celebrated her 103rd birthday only a month before.She was born on April 9, 1919, to parents Neil and Ella (Babbitt) Newcomb in Trempealeau, WI, where she graduated from Healy Memorial High School. She met......

Rita Mae (Teske) Zimmerman was embraced by her heavenly Father for eternity on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, after a two-year courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Portage, WI to Everett Teske and Janiece (Shew) Teske, on August 26, 1952. Rita graduated from Baraboo Senior High in 1971. Rita was united in marriage to Jame......

Minnie Ellen "Irene" Junge, age 88, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Artisan. Irene, daughter of Robert and Susie (Ford) Shatto was born Nov. 15, 1933 in Purdin, Missouri. She was a graduate of Newhall High School, Class of 1952. Irene was united in marriage Duane Junge on Dec. 29, 1954 in Newhall.She ......

Donna L. (Waffenschmidt) Dickie passed away peacefully Monday, May 9, 2022 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Donna, daughter of Fred and Amy (Schreiber) Waffenschmidt of Merrimac was born November 23, 1931 in Richland Center. Donna graduated from Baraboo High School in 1949. After one year at Ripon College, she worked......

Robert T. O'Brien, Jr., passed on Monday, May 9, 2022 at St. Mary's in Madison under excellent care. Bob lived in Reedsburg, Delton Township since 1990. His age was 69. His occupation was diverse as an auto shop manager, Union electrical worker, security systems technician, along with his brother Joe covering two states installi......

Melissa Jean Howard, age 39, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 at St. Clare Hospice House. Melissa, daughter of Sheldon Howard and Donna Stein was born July 3, 1982 in Baraboo. She graduated from Verona Area High School in 2001 and continued her education at MATC. Melissa worked as a cashier for many busi......

Mary Helen McIntyre (nee Dickof) passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2022, just two weeks shy of her 100thbirthday.She was born on May 23rd, 1922 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The daughter of George and Mary Dickof, Mary was an avid intellectual, having attended Sacred Heart Catholic grade school and Marshfield Senior High School. Sh......

Carly Naaruzokwiga Anne Lincoln, age 45 of Verona and Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday May 4, 2022. She was born on May 6th, 1976 in Sparta, Wisconsin to her parents Gilman E. Lincoln Jr. and Robin Anne Lincoln (Deethardt)She attended St. Joseph's Elementary and Baraboo Junior High School in Baraboo, Wisco......

Barbara A. Hoile passed away peacefully on Sunday May 1, 2022. She was born on November 1, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI to Leonard and Ruth Ludwigsen. Barb went to college in Milwaukee and became a Paralegal, where she worked for a Milwaukee Law Firm.She married Carl Robbins and they later had two daughters, Chris Robbins (Doyle) and S......

Ruth T. Fiegel, age 91 of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2022 at Our House Assisted Living in Reedsburg. She was born on September 17, 1930 in Wisconsin to parents Ed and Helen (Horth) Fellwotk.She was a greeter at the First Church of the Nazarene in Baraboo on Sundays, always wanting to help people. She also in her lifet......

Diana (Lauver) Rupert, age 75, was called home by her heavenly Father on April 25th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Lauver and Elaine Zellmer, and her brother, Jeff Lauver. She was born on February 11th, 1947, in Baraboo. She is survived by her husband Ron, to whom she was married for more than fifty years......

Bonny J. Parchem, age 83 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, April 21, 2022. She was born in Rice Lake, WI, on December 3, 1938, the only child of the late Charles and Frieda (Brockman) Edmunds. Bonny and Norbert J. Parchem were united in marriage on April 26, 1958. Norb preceded her in death way too soon in ......

George Raymond "Butch" Puckett Sr., age 77 of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday April 23, 2022 at his home. Butch was born October 24, 1944 in Patch Grove, WI to parents George and Myrtle (Sutton) Puckett.After finishing high school, Butch joined the Air Force in May 1965. He worked as a carpenter for most of his career. He enjoy......

Jorden Oscar Kleier, age 76, was born December 19th, 1945 in London, Wisconsin and died December 19th, 2021 in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.Jorden was born to John Edward and Alma Bertha C. Kleier, the 3rd of 7 children, on a farm near London, WI.Jorden grew up mostly on farms, one near Albany, WI, another near Monroe, WI, and anot......

Kath-a-leen Kaye Starling, born December 29, 1962, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 at her Madison home. Kathy was born to her mother, Marie Susan, in Adams-Friendship, WI. Kathy grew up close to her family, often visiting aunts and uncles and cousins. She is remembered dearly as a pint-sized firecracker with a heart of gold. ......

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Daniel J. Timmel, age 31, on April 4, 2022, in Baraboo, WI. Dan was baptized on January 26, 1997, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Hustisford, WI. He graduated Hononegah High School, Rockton, IL in 2009.Daniel is survived by his parents, Tracy and Jennifer Timmel (Wate......

Keith Brian Peterson, age 75 of Reedsburg, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison . Keith, son of Merlin and Carmen Peterson, was born June 28, 1946 in Black River Falls, WI. After many years together, Keith married his life partner, Jan Wirth on December 13, 2014 at Olbrich Gardens in Madison. Ke......

Nina Mae (Baublit) Thompson, age 83 of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday April 3, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Nina was born on May 3, 1938 to parents George and Elizabeth (Frankie) Baublit.On October 10, 1970 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Nina married Robert "Bob" Thompson. She had several jobs over the years, but most notably ......

Jaclyn Sue "Jackie" Moses, age 38 of Baraboo, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at home with family by her side. Jaclyn, daughter of Michael Moses and Kimberly Aguado was born April 13, 1983 in Illinois. Jackie was a person you would have never forgot if you ever met her. Her mother will remember her for being a very strong woma......

Dennis Edward Mitchell, age 82, of Wisconsin Dells, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at home with family by his side. Dennis, son of Edward and Rosiland (Orlanducci) Mitchell was born April 25, 1939 in Michigan. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Marie Richardson on Sept. 21, 1957 in Chicago. Dennis was owner and operator of......

Helen Anna Wick, age 94, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2022 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Helen, daughter of Julius and Martha (Zamzow) Halweg was born Aug. 20, 1927 in Merrimac. She was united in marriage to Clarence Paul Wick on October 16, 1948 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Baraboo. They were b......

Lorraine Turner Kindschi, age 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at Oak Park Place. Lorraine, daughter of Clifford and Ada (Maxwell) Turner was born March 20, 1921 in Madison. On Sept. 10, 1941 she was united in marriage to Keith Kindschi at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Baraboo; he preceded h......

Shawn P. Schell, 59, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2022 at his home.The son of Thomas John and Shari Lynne (Sprecher) Schell was born in Baraboo, on November 16, 1962. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1981.Shawn spent many years driving truck and working for Holmes Motorsports until he started his own business, S......

Rosemary June "Rosie" Stevens, age 82, of Baraboo passed away peacefully Thursday, March 10, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary, daughter of Dennis and Hazel (Simerson) McCarthy was born May 14, 1939 in Portage. She was a high school graduate. On March 12, 1955 she was united in marriage to Gerald Stevens; he......

June E. (Denman) Jensen, 81, passed away on the morning of March 7, 2022 at St. Clare Hospital Baraboo after a critical vascular event.She was born in Reedsburg on April 25, 1940 to Allen R. Denman and Wanda M. (West) Denman. She was the fourth of five children. She was so small she fit into a shoe box.She attended Baraboo schoo......

Donald S. Martin, age 83, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at St. Clare Hospital with family by his side. He is now with the love of his life, Joan. Donald, son of Louis and Sarah (Rodwell) Martin was born Feb. 5, 1939 in Kilbourn. On Sept. 27, 1958 he was united in marriage to Joan Wolkow; she prece......

It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of our mother, Nancy Ann (Waterman) McGann, age (84), of Baraboo. Nancy died peacefully while surrounded by her familys undying love, on March 1, 2022. Nancy was a devoted wife and mother and she will be missed dearly. She was the heart of her family as she had a specia......

It is with a deep sense of love and loss that we share that Elizabeth "Betty" Smith, age 91 of Baraboo, WI, slipped into a peaceful slumber and went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Betsy (or Betts as she was known in childhood), the eighth of ten children born to Clyde and Rosemary Brady Gallagher, was born in......

Colleen M. DuBois (Kaley), age 96 of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at SSM St. Clare Hospice House. Colleen was born in Loganville on July 1, 1925, daughter of Frank and Ella Kaley (Diehl).Colleen graduated from Baraboo High School in 1943. On September 27, 1947 she married Deane "Bun" DuBois at St. Joseph's C......

Janet "Jan" Elaine Vertein, age 77 of Baraboo, WI left her earthly body on February 27, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.Janet was born June 4, 1944, at the St. Mary's Ringling Hospital in Baraboo, Sauk County. She attended grades one to eight of St. John's Lutheran School, being the first class to graduate from the new sc......

Mary Ann Lepich (Ne Martin), age 76 of Baraboo, formerly Milwaukee and Orlando, FL, died peacefully in her home on February 22, 2022. Born February 23, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Martin.Preceded in death by husband, Michael Lepich; son, Michael Lepich, Jr.; and brother, John W. Martin. Left to honor ......

Louis (Louie) N. Munz, 94, son of Norbert and Marie (Kaul) Munz, passed away on February 26, 2022 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City.Louie was raised on a farm in Lodi, WI, and worked there until 1952 when he entered the military service. Louis served from 1952-1954 with the 1st Bn., 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, the United ......

Tracie Lange, 49 of Baraboo, was born on June 2nd, 1972 and passed away on February 19th, 2022. Survived by her father Douglas Lange of Baraboo, and her Mother Karen Lange of Baraboo. God-parents Tony Wedekind and Vicky Laurent.She will be deeply missed by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It was her wish to have all......

Virginia "Ginny" Marie Rathman (Gaffney) sadly passed away on February 16, 2022 at the age of 71. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who spent her final days surrounded by family and friends in Baraboo, WI.Virginia was born to John Harold and Velma (Ellis) Gaffney on June 16, 1950 in Portage, WI. She w......

Eugene Biesek Sr., age 79 of Baraboo, was called home to the Lord Saturday February 12, 2022. He was born August 19, 1942 on the Biesek Farm to Francis and Irene (Fisher) Biesek.He joined the Army after high school and shortly after he met the love of his life, Betty Hyke. They married and were blessed with three children and sp......

Kristine Marie (Gruber) Reali "Kris" was called to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Lima, OH to Frederick James Gruber and June Helena (Michael) Gruber, the family moved to Baraboo, WI when Kristine was 5 years old, to be closer to......

Gerry Lee Rosenbaum, age 64 of Plain, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 13, 2022. Gerry & his wife, Kathy had recently retired after nearly forty years of farming on Gerrys family century farm. They built their new home on land with a clear view of the family farm from their back deck.Gerry was born March 8, 1957 ......

Robert Lyle Ahrensmeyer, age 84, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. Robert, son of Lyle and Selma (Mueller) Ahrensmeyer was born July 31, 1937. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1955. Robert served with the Wisconsin National Guards, 32nd Division. On Aug......

Patricia "Pat" A. (Freng) Washburn, age 88 of Baraboo, passed away on February 8, 2022 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Pat was the daughter of Martin and Alma (Stavlos) Freng, born on May 28, 1933 in Wisconsin.Pat married Andrew Washburn Jr. on October 1, 1955, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo. She lettered ......

William "Wild Bill" Robert Dost, age 86 of Baraboo, formerly of Ogema, passed away on Monday February 7, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee on March 17, 1935 to parents Walter and Myrtle (Reminger) Dost.On February 14, 1986 in Philips, WI William married Susan "Sue" Rehbein. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years for his l......

Gregory Scott Dendor, age 71 of Baraboo, passed away at St. Clare Hospital from COVID pneumonia on Feb. 3, 2022. Greg, the son of Leonard and Millicent Dendor was born on Dec. 31, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Don Bosco High School, Milwaukee, WI, in 1969, and obtained an Associates Degree in Computer Science from MA......

Dave Wester passed away on January 30, just three months short of his 75th birthday. He will be remembered for many things but first and foremost was his sense of humor. Dave could make a joke out of most any situation and was a master of puns.He loved dogs, especially Zippy, but also Tuffy, Troubles, Scamper, Katy, Aura and Sam......

James "Jim" Lloyd Bender, age 81 of North Freedom, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 with his wife by his side, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. James, son of Lloyd and Vera (Frambs) Bender was born Dec. 31, 1940 in Baraboo. On June 23, 1962 he was united in marriage to Sandra Keyson at St. John's Lu......

Bonnie M. Harris died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at Our House Assisted Living, with family by her side. Bonnie, daughter of Hubert and Alva (Seltun) Perry was born May 30, 1926 in Rolette, North Dakota. She was a graduate of Rolette High School. On Oct. 26, 1946 she was united in marriage to Gerauld Sabby in Iowa; he prec......

Mary Ann Weitzel, age 85 died peacefully into the arms of her loving, Heavenly Father on January 13th, 2022 in Wisconsin Dells, WI after a battle with Parkinsons Disease.Mary was born on February 1st, 1936 in Wisconsin to Lawernce and Clara Luther, where she was raised and graduated high school. She went onto meet and marry Will......

Ellen Marie Gasner, age 98 of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday January 20, 2022 at St. Clare Meadows nursing home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 7, 1923 to parents Aurthur and Amelia (Wandria) Lindley. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1941.On June 5, 1946 she married Marvin Gasner in Baraboo. Sh......

Gilbert F. Sugden , age 86, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully at Our House Assisted Living in Baraboo on Wed. Jan. 19, 2022. Gilbert, son of Albert and Minnie (Shephard) Sugden was born Sept. 27, 1935. On May 15, 1957 he was united in marriage to Cicely Nimmow in Richland Center; she preceded him in death on Aug. 31, 2020. He r......

Patrick Lawrence "Pat" Gleash, age 76, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. Patrick, son of Lawrence and Alice (Graves) Gleash was born April 18, 1945 in Baraboo. He was raised in Reedsburg by his uncle and aunt, Martin and Margaret Flohr. Pat was a graduate of Reedsburg......

Shirley E. (Jopp) Rich, age 85, of Baraboo, passed away on January 9th, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on August 24, 1936 in Baraboo. She married Lyle Rich in 1960 where they farmed for 25 years. After retiring from farming, she worked at Walmart for 18 years.She leaves behind her son, Brian (Mary) Rich; da......

Patricia Ann "Pat" Pierce, age 87, of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Patricia, daughter of Harold and Selma (Kosin) Sorenson was born Aug. 24, 1934. She grew up in North Freedom and went to Madison after high school for nursing school. Pat met Donald R. Pierce at a dance at Devil's......

Raymond "Buzz" Martens was born on April 16, 1932 and died on December 11, 2021.Due to the rise in Covid cases, all public services in Raymond's honor have been cancelled. A private family burial will be held. The Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home in Baraboo is assisting the family.......

Patricia A. (Kerrigan) McConaghy, age 93, died on Jan. 1, 2022 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, surrounded by her family, she held so dear. She was a longtime resident of Baraboo and was a resident of Oak Park Place for the past several years.Pat was born on Dec. 1, 1928 to Ray and Eleanor (Newberg) Kerrigan -- the oldest of fi......

Anthony A. Palmer, age 73, of Lodi, passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 at Sauk Prairie Healthcare. Anthony, son of Chandler and Annie Palmer was born Oct. 28, 1948. He graduated from Webb High School, class of 1966. On Nov. 11, 1967 he was united in marriage to Sharon Powers. Anthony proudly served in the US Army from 1968 until ......

Roger Ralph Zirzow Sr. passed away at his home in Baraboo on December 10th, 2021 at the age of 73. Roger was born in Waukesha Wi to Earl and Doris (Kollath) Zirzow on April 25th 1948.He enjoyed motorcycling, cars, nascar and watching the Packers play. Roger was the proud owner of Zirzow Auto Body for overa three decades. He is s......

Sandra Lee Sabourin, age 78 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully Monday, December 27, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.She was born on August 13, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI to Frank and Loretta (Folz) Kratohvil. She met her lifelong partner and friend, Joseph Sabourin in Milwaukee in 1957. They have remained lifelong best frien......

Leonard Leroy Slater age 81 passed away on Friday December 10, 2021, Leonard was born on August 4, 1940, the son of Leonard H. and Betty Slater. In addition, Leonard is survived is by two brothers, Kenny (Linda) Slater of Kenosha, Steve (Casandra) Slater of Kenosha; three sons, James Slater of Salem, Robert (Misty) Slater of Two......

Arlan "Arlie" Joseph Holloway, age 85 of Baraboo, passed away at home peacefully on Thursday, December 23, 2021. He was born September 11, 1936, in Baraboo, attended Baraboo schools and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in posts around the world. He was honorably discharged after four years of service.On February ......

Dorothy Ann (Petzke) Leake, age 88 of Baraboo, WI passed away on Friday December 24, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. She was born April 21, 1933 in Wisconsin to parents Fredrick and Anna Petzke.She was married to Robert Leake in 1953. She worked for Habitat for Humanity for three years and was a factory worker for many ye......

Elizabeth "Libby" Coleman Rundio, 80, Baraboo, died peacefully December 10, 2021, at St. Clare Meadows Nursing Home in Baraboo.Libby was born September 22, 1941 in Warrenton, North Carolina, to Faysoux Dupre and Christine Elizabeth (Cheek) Galloway. She grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina, where she graduated from Bessemer Hig......

Ray W. Schuppener, age 97, of North Freedom, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021, at St. Clare Hospital with family by his side.He was born in Stitzer, WI on July 29, 1924 to parents, Charles and Matilda (Hudson) Schuppener. He was married on September 1, 1951 to Jeanette Pickar. Together they had 7 children: Jud......

Dawn R. Tomlinson, age 36, of Baraboo, passed away at home on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 after an extended illness. Dawn, daughter of Thomas and Marianne (Bortz) Tomlinson was born Oct. 1, 1985 in Portage. She was employed by Flambeau as an Operator. Dawn enjoyed watching the Golden Girls and cooking shows. Her children will remember......

Paul F. Campbell, Jr., age 42 of Baraboo, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.He was born December 28, 1978 to Paul and Karen (Vorass) Campbell, Sr. in Orlando, Florida. After his parents divorced in 1980, he lived in several cities over the course of his childhood with his dad, including Orlando, Florida; Sheffiel......

Delbert A. Olson, age 79 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at St. Clare Meadows Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving wife Judy and his daughter Angela. He was born in Fairfield Township on September 12, 1942 to parents Clifford and Estelle (Antrim) Olson. He graduated in 1960 from Baraboo High ......

Ray "Buzz" Martens, born April 16, 1932, died on December 11, 2021, just four months shy of his 90thbirthday. Having outlived life-altering cardiac disease for forty-five years, Ray spent his final hours in the peaceful presence of his beloved children, Dave and Stephanie, whom he was overheard telling his nurses were his pride ......

David Engford, 78, of Baraboo, Wisconsin peacefully passed away in his sleep on Friday, November 26. David was survived by his wife of 43 years, Mona (Trapp) Engford; his only child, Mollie (Engford) Roehl and her husband Scott; his sister Ruthie (Engford) Clark and her husband Frank; and his grandchildren, Carter Roehl (10) and......

Doug Pat Forbush, age 72, of Baraboo passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 at his home. Doug, son of Douglas and Ruth (Snyder) Forbush was born May 14, 1949 in Milwaukee. He was a graduate of Menomonee Falls High School, class of 1967. Doug furthered his education by obtaining a bachelors degr......

Dorothy Danube (Weirich) was born in 1918 and died at the age of 103 at her home on December 10th, 2021 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Henry Weirich and Anna (Herr) Weirich and the wife of John Danube (d. 1978). She was born in Merrimac at her family's farm, which was close to the Pioneer Cemetery on what b......

December 10, 2021, at home Chelsea Lee Whelan, 31, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday morning, in Baraboo, WI. Chelsea was born January 27, 1990 at St. Claire Hospital to Glenn and Lynda Whelan. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 2008 and shortly after found her calling as a mother and a caregiver to ot......

Paul M. Marvin, Jr. "Mike" age 48, of Baraboo, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at home with family by his side. Mike, son of Paul and Carol (Leszcz) Marvin, Sr. was born April 28, 1973. Mike was born and raised in Southbend, Indiana and attended Riley High School. On Aug. 28, 2021 he was united in marriage to Sue. Mike loved ......

Richard D. Brescia, 82 of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday December 8th, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. Richard, son of Dominick & Ida Brescia was born on August 14, 1939. Richard was a man of many different traits. You could often find him wrenching away at the many race cars in the garage, building old cars, or sitt......

Mary Ann Andrews, age 65 of Baraboo, a retired sheriffs department Sgt., graduated to heaven on Friday December 3, 2021 at 3:55pm.How do you sum up a life in a few short paragraphs? The most beautiful thing in the world cannot be seen or touched but must be felt with the heart.Mary touched the lives of many. Not only of family a......

Kamya Riche Tofari (Wiener), age 20, of Reedsburg, passed away unexpectedly from Covid-19, on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. Kamya was born to Stephanie Tofari on May 7, 2001, in Madison, Wisconsin. Kamya graduated from Reedsburg High School in 2019. Kamya loved to play sports in high school, sh......

Harold A. Pierce, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully, on his 85thbirthday, Sunday, December 5, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital after a brief illness.Harold, son of Phillip and Ethel Eschenbach was born December 5, 1936. On January 31, 1961 he was united in marriage to Katherine F. Mrofchak; she preceded him in death on December 5, 20......

Joan Faye (Schult) Litscher, age 94 of Baraboo, passed away on November 24, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo just shy of her 95th birthday. Joan was able to live in her home which was filled with so many family memories and beloved mementos until her last day, with the help of her son, Patrick. She was born on December 31, ......

Memorial Services for Melissa Howard will be postponed for a later date. A service announcement will appear at a later date. The Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home is assisting the family.......

Francis R. "Riley" Cummings age 85 passed away on November 28, 2021.Riley was born in Baraboo, WI on July 26, 1936 to Raymond and Marcella (Sullivan) Cummings. He was the youngest of six boys.Riley attended the Lower Dells Grade School, St. Josephs Catholic School, and Baraboo High School. He played high school basketball and fo......

Grace Norma Hazard, age 92 originally from Morton Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021, at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Grace was born on September 2, 1929; to John and Rose Kolodziej, in Chicago, IL. Grace married Irving Hazard in 1951 and the two of them enjoyed 67 years of marri......

Robert Leo Janke, age 87 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Oak Park Place. Robert, son of Leo and Eltha (Dewar) Janke was born May 6, 1934 in Portage. He received an associate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and was employed by the Wisconsin Dept o......

Joyce V. (Behnke) Karg, 95, of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Joyce was born on June 30, 1926 in Ableman (Rock Springs) the daughter of Walter and Elsa (Pfaff) Behnke. She attended grade school in Ableman and Baraboo High School, graduating in 1944. On June 18, 1947 she married Frederick F. Karg and together th......

Andrew "Andy" Brei Beal, age 63 of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away from natural causes on September 25, 2021 at his Madison home.Andy was born January 20, 1958, in Mobile, Alabama to Warren and Beatrice (Brei) Beal. He attended St. Joseph Grade School in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and Baraboo Senior High School (Class of 1976). He cont......

Roger Nalevac passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home in Baraboo at the age of 68. He was born to George and Elvira Nalevac on April 28, 1953 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Raymond Nalevac.Roger graduated from Elkhorn Area High School where he played baseball, football, a......

Mark E. Lange, age 62, of Montello, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Mark, son of Oscar and Vera (Smith) Lange was born on Aug. 1, 1959 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. Mark was the youngest of six, raised in the Middleton area. He was a graduate of Middleton High School, Class......

Susan K. Bird, age 41, born March 10, 1980, died November 15, 2021.She is survived by her sons, Owen and Conner Winbun and their father John (Pam) Winbun; her parents, Gilbert and Gail Bird; and her brother, Thomas (Julia) Bird.Susan was preceded in death by her two sets of twins, and her grandparents. Although throughout much o......

Martha Mae Owen Abney, 84, of Baraboo, WI passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021 at Oak Park Memory Care in Baraboo from complications due to Covid and dementia.Marty was born June 4, 1937 in Portage, WI to John and Esther Owen. She grew up on the Owen family farm outside of Portage and raised her family in Baraboo before m......

Christopher David McNabb, name meaning beloved bearer of Christ, was born to John C. McNabb and Rikki L. McNabb (Cady) on January 4th, 1977, in Baraboo Wi. He was perfect. He was and always will be immensely treasured.Christopher was raised by both of his parents, all four of his grandparents and two older brothers in Baraboo wh......

Roland "Skip" Lichter passed away on Wednesday November 10th at his home in Garibaldi, Oregon where he was living his best days with his life partner and love, Gail Dever. Skip was born on Jan 21st 1942 to Roy and Freida Lichter in Chicago IL. He was the oldest of six and spent summers in Rib Lake, WI and Antioch, IL on the Chai......

Everest Edward "Ev" Sonsalla, age 89 of West Baraboo, passed away on Friday November 12, 2021 unexpectedly at home.He was born in Independence, WI on March 19, 1932 to parents Ignatius and Catherine (Woychik) Sonsalla. Ev married Dorothy Habermeyer on June 6, 1956.The couple lived in Enterprise, Alabama, while Ev served in the A......

Melissa Jean Howard, age 39, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 at St. Clare Hospice House. Melissa, daughter of Sheldon Howard and Donna Stein was born July 3, 1982 in Baraboo. She graduated from Verona Area High School in 2001 and continued her education at MATC. Melissa worked as a cashier for many busi......

Donald Alexander Kennedy, age 76 of Baraboo, passed away on November 6, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 1, 1945 in Kentucky. During his lifetime he was in the Navy. He had 4 children.He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Albert Crabtree and Vangie Maude (Gillem) Kennedy.Donald is survived by his six siblings, as ......

Mary Jean Luther who was loved by all, departed her loving family on Friday, November 5, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital with family by her side at the age of 61. Mary, daughter of Phillip and Ellerine (Perkins) Copus was born Jan. 10, 1960 in Baraboo and lived her entire life there. Mary endured many serious health issues in her lif......

Sandra Darlene Krier, age 77 of Baraboo, passed away on Friday October 29, 2021, at St. Clare Meadows Nursing Home in Baraboo, Wisconsin. She was born on January 13, 1944, in Portage, Wisconsin.Sandra graduated from Tomah High School in 1962, and then attended and graduated from Western Wisconsin Technical Institute in LaCrosse,......

Jack Duane Troyer, age 92, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital. Jack, son of John and Helen (Wise) Troyer was born Dec. 10, 1928 in Kokomo, Indiana. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School as well as the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. On June 30, 1956 he was unite......

Roger Keith Zimmerman, 95 of Reedsburg, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. A visitation will be Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home 5:00 7:00 pm. The service will be Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 am at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom to follow where milit......

Lorraine Josephine Dorl nee Kranich, age 97 of Baraboo, went to be with our Lord and Savior October 15, 2021. Our mom lived a grand adventure, but all adventures come to an end. Born in Chicago on January 21, 1924 to Charles Kranich and Mary Julia Feitl.Preceding her in death were her parents; sisters, Evelyn Schlenkert and Marc......

Darla Jean (Cizik) Kuester, age 78 of Baraboo, WI, passed away on Monday October 19, 2021. She was born on February 4, 1943 in Milwaukee to parents Julius and Marjean (Brandle) Cizik.Darla married Thomas Kuester June 3, 1965 in Withee, WI.She worked as a schoolteacher and was a business owner her whole life. She and her husband ......

Roger G. Weyh, Sr., age 82, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at home with his wife by his side. Roger, son of Gordon and Francis (Adimick) Weyh was born June 2, 1939 in Portage. Roger attended the Portage School District. He built medical equipment for Datex-Ohmeda during his working career. On Oct. 15, 1961 he......

Frank Shaw Cross passed peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021 in his sleep after being on Hospice for a month. He was born April 14, 1952. He loved his parents, his dog Fritz, Caseys dog Sage, the Cubs, Packers, fishing, and his siblings. Devils Lake was a favorite spot, but he loved Northern Wisconsin too. Andy Griffith, Elvis......

Betty Lou Nehring, age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Betty, daughter of August F. and Pearl (Morley) Rohde was born Nov. 20, 1923 in Muskegan, Michigan. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School. On Oct. 26, 1945 she was united in marriage to William Albert Nehring in Doylestown;......

"If anyone competes in the game of athletics and life, he is not a success unless he competes according to the rules!" The game of mortal life for Charles "Chuck" Marking completed on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Chuck always played by the rules and was motivated by his Christian faith to always do his best and follow the rules. H......

Marvin "Marv" Gurgel, age 73 of Rock Springs, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 at home. Marv, son of Raymond and Lucile (Pasch) Gurgel was born Aug. 16, 1948. He attended Baraboo High School; in high school he went to state for wrestling and also enjoyed weight lifting. On July 12, 1980 he was united in marriage to Aurella ......

Father Gerald P. Vosen, age 87, entered eternal life on Monday, September 27, 2021.Fr. Vosen was born on April 16, 1934, to Carl and Alice (Frantz) Vosen of Merrimac, WI. He is survived by his sister Patricia Wilson and was preceded in death by his brothers Francis, Dan, Jim, Don, and sister Estelle.During the 60 years of Fr. Vo......

Raberta "Boots" Barrix, ne Harpold passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 22nd after valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.Boots was born on April 12th 1949 in the city of Sparta WI to Herbert and Joan Harpold, ne Friberg. She spent her childhood years in Mauston Wi where she met her lifelong be......

Roger D. Deal, Jr., age 67 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 with family by his side. Roger, son of Roger and Carolyn (Helsell) Deal, Sr. was born Dec. 12, 1953. When Roger was 17 he enlisted in the US Army and served as a combat engineer. On May 25, 1979 he was united in marriage to Joyce Sc......

Donald D. Nimmow age 86, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Donald was born December 11, 1934, in Rock Springs, Wis., the son of Waldemar and Hermine (Carlin) Nimmow. He was a part of the Reedsburg High School graduating class of 1952 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp upon turning 18.......

Anna M. Anderson was born on February 21, 1951 to Walton and Maria (Lapuzza) Frenzel in Monroe, WI. She grew up in Monroe with her two older brothers, Paul and Anthony. Her mother moved to Wisconsin from Italy when her older brother Paul, was a baby. She graduated from Monroe Senior High School in 1969. After her daughter Tina w......

Jain E. Vickerman, age 77 of West Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. Jain, daughter of Joe and Ruby Syler was born Dec. 18, 1943.She was united in marriage to Eddie Vickerman.The family will remember Jain for having a great passion for life, she was always a bright shining presence in a room. She was extremely family......

Dolores Bebber Memorial: On Sat., Sept. 18, 2021 a Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church to remember Dolores A. Bebber who died March 31, 2020.Dolores's children would like to invite friends to join them to remember her and celebrate her life. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of the service at 11 a.m. Face masks......

Scott S. Simonds, age 72, of Baraboo, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. The family is welcoming friends and family to Haskins Park in West Baraboo on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 to share stories, pictures and visit in Scott's memory from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.......

Arlan Carl Dunse, age 87 of Baraboo, passed away on August 31, 2021 at Oak Park Place. Son of Carl and Celia (Buelow) Dunse, he was born on January 4, 1934 in Baraboo, WI.Arlan married his first wife Patricia L. Hauge after high school, and they had four daughters. After that marriage dissolved, he married Maurine Hengstler in 1......

Albert "Al" Lucchi, age 77, of Baraboo, passed away August 27, 2021.Albert "Al" is survived by his wife, Shirl; children, Marc (Amy Mehling), Linda (Patrick) Ortlieb; step-children, Brian (Michele) Brown, Tiffany Brown; and eight grandchildren he greatly enjoyed as well a niece and nephew.Al was preceded in death by his parents ......

On August 19, 2021, the world lost a fun-loving and creative soul.Patricia L. Johnson was born January 13, 1952.She was the daughter of Raymond Parchem, Beatrice Winn (Gussel) and Clark Winn.On June 19, 1976, she married John K. Johnson.Together, they lovingly raised two children, Melissa and Matthew.Patty grew up in Lake Delton......

Janelle Marie Borkenhagen, of Baraboo and Reedsburg, passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2021 at the age of 48. Janelle was born on March 10, 1973 to Thomas and Bonnie Biege (Newby) in Baraboo, WI. Janelle was a graduate of Baraboo High School in 1991. Janelle was married to Ray Borkenhagen on September 18, 1992.She was......

Darlene Ruefer, age 85 of Baraboo, died of natural causes on Tuesday August 17, 2021.Darlene was born on June 6th 1936 in El Paso, TX to parents Robert & Sybil Housewert.Darlene is survived by her son, Cory (Meg) Ruefer, and grandchildren Ellie, Ben, Christian, Sophie and Ava of Baraboo WI; son, Guy (Lynn) Ruefer, and grandc......

Patricia Ann "Pat" LaMasney, age 80, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison after a short illness. Patricia, daughter of Evero and Valera (Hahn) Brennan was born Aug. 14, 1941 in Reedsburg. She was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. On April 28, 1962 she was united in marriage to Roger Albert L......

James "Jim" Edwards, age 77, of West Baraboo, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. James, son of Philip and Pearl (Behnke) Edwards was born July 19, 1944 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School. On June 18, 1971 he was united in marriage to Janice "Jan" McNamer at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Bar......

Derlan Lester Edward Kuhnau, of Baraboo, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI.He was 94 years old.Derlan was born in Honey Creek, WI on January 14, 1927 to Edward and Anna Kuhnau. He attended North Freedom School and on January 25, 1944 enrolled in the Navy. He fought in WWII in the......

RaidynJames Sainsbury passed away in his home on Friday August 6th, 2021.Raidynwas born May 5th, 2021 atMeriterHospital in Madison, WI to his parents Jessica Sainsbury and Dakota Schreiner. Though his time with his family was short, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by those around him.Raidynsfamily cherishes his memory......

On August 5, 2021 we lost our dear friend James "Jim" Ernest Hehenberger, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all. Age 73, Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by family.Born June 23, 1948 to Howard and Doris Hehenberger in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Jim grew up attending Sauk Prairie......

Robert H. Willett, age 89 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021. He was born in Aurora, IL on April 16, 1932 to parents Paul Avon Willett & Lillian Jesse Brown. He grew up in Rock Falls, IL and then joined the Air Force in 1951 - 1955 and proudly served in the Korean War. On May 1, 1954 in Minnesota, he married......

Alwyn "Al" Deane DuBois, of Baraboo, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI. He was 98 years old.Al was born in Reedsburg, WI on February 1, 1923 to Walter Deane DuBois and Irene (Baumgarten) DuBois. The family moved to Baraboo a few years later. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1......

Thomas H. Brockley of Baraboo, WI, passed away at home on July 28, 2021, at the age of 85, after a brief illness.Thomas was born on March 21, 1936 to James and Audrey Brockley. He graduated from Baraboo High School and attended the University of Stevens Point, where he held records in track and field. Thomas enjoyed 42 years of ......

Valerie Christine (Morrow) Campbell, age 50, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at her home with her loving husband, Eddie and her dog, Bourbon at her side. She was born on Nov. 20, 1970 in Friendship, WI to Ivan and Joyce Morrow. Val married Eddie J. Campbell on June 27, 1998 in Baraboo, WI. Val worked for 15 year......

With sad hearts we announce the death of Clarence Reinecke of Merrimac, WI who passed away on July 24, 2021 at the age of 91, in West Allis, WI.He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Alma (Rothacher) Reinecke; brothers, Laverne, due to a car accident and Harold, a Marine who was killed in WWII; two nephews, David (K......

Robin Lloyd "Rob" Wehler, 73, of Baraboo died Thursday, July 22, 2021.He was born March 6, 1948, to John and Gertrude (Loy) Wehler in Baraboo. Rob graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in 1967. During his high school years, he showed great promise as a wrestler and basketball player, but the seven-mile walk home after practice......

Karen L. Zirzow, of Baraboo, passed away on July 21, 2021, from gallbladder cancer, surrounded by her two sons. She was born November 9, 1949 in Freeport, Illinois to Glenn and Bertha Fernstaedt (Ruter).She graduated high school from Baraboo Senior High in 1967. She married Keith Hutter on August 16, 1969; they had one son and t......

Carol A. Stieve, age 75, of Baraboo passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at home. Carol, daughter of Donald and Anna (Johnson) Stieve, Sr. was born in Baraboo on Aug. 17, 1945. She was a graduate of Lodi High School. During her working career, Carol worked for Central Colony as an aide for over 30 years until her retirement. In h......

There will be a celebration of life for Frederick William Edward Schmidtke on Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Thunderbird Banquet and Bowling Facility, 1117 8th Street, Baraboo, WI from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Frederick passed away August 7, 2020. Please come and share your memories of Frederick with his sisters.......

Ashley Kirchoffner, 35 of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Ashley was born on May 14, 1986, the daughter of Melody Jacobson. Ashley enjoyed being around her family and making people laugh. The two loves of her life were her two sons. Ashley is survived by her two sons, Prestyn Stumpf and Kashtyn Herr......

Marilyn De'Vern Taylor, age 89, passed away peacefully with family at her side on July 13, 2021 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Baraboo.Marilyn was born at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital in Baraboo on January 23, 1932, to parents Arthur and Hazel Crary. She attended several grade schools in the Baraboo area before graduating fro......

Edith Nystrom, age 92, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin has taken the journey to Heaven on July 12, 2021.Edith was united in Marriage to Albert "Al" Nystrom, on June 28, 1947 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband Al of 51 years, as well as her brothers and sisters, grandchild, niec......

John W. Conners, age 82 of Reedsburg, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at home. John, son of Joseph P. and Mary A. (Condon) Conners was born Dec. 30, 1938 in Madison. John graduated from Baraboo High School and went on to obtain his Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin Platteville. He was also a Fourth Degree Knigh......

Gene L. Washburn passed away on Sept. 2, 2020. Due to the pandemic, a celebration of his life was not possible at that time. His wife and daughters feel the time has come to give him the recognition he deserves for a life well lived. Please join them at the North Freedom Community Center on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 1 p.m. un......

Lyle Dean Getschman, age 90 of Baraboo passed away peacefully at St. Clare Meadows Care Center on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Services are pending, a full obituary will appear at a later date.......

Kenneth James "Ken" Bonnell, age 71 of Baraboo, WI passed away on Friday June 25, 2021 at home with his family by his side. He fought for 12 years against Cardiac Amyloidosis. He was born January 4, 1950 to Iver and Eleanor (Hall) Bonnell of North Freedom.Young Kenny sold vegetables that his mother grew in her garden, when he wa......

Gregg William Klitzke, October 16, 1967 May 9, 2021. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Lions Building in Nishan Park, 1403 Viking Dr., Reedsburg.......

JoAnne Regina Kozel, 86, of Baraboo, WI became free and was embraced by Jesus Christ on June 14, 2021, at SSM Hospice House. Friends and family are invited to celebrate JoAnne's victory over Lewy Body Dementia and her reuniting with her deceased family, friends, and dogs. Services will be on Friday, June 18th, 2021 at St Joseph'......

John Arthur Effinger, age 82, passed away on June 8 at Tucson Medical Center from complications of a rapidly growing type of lymphoma. He was born in Baraboo to Fred and Geraldine (Nettland) Effinger and grew up in Effinger Park. In 1957, he graduated from Baraboo High School where he was an accomplished percussionist/drummer in......

Dorothy M. (Habermeyer) Sonsalla, age 84, of West Baraboo, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinsons and Dementia. The family had an early celebration of their 65th wedding anniversary the day before.She was born in Taylor Cty, WI, on June 24, 1936, to parents Edward and Louise (Fountain......

William J. "Bill" Cummings passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital with family by his side. William, son of Raymond and Marcella (Sullivan) Cummings was born Aug. 19, 1929. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1947; while in high school he earned the golden glove in boxing. On Feb 18, 1950 he ......

Virginia Harriet "Ginny" Fenske, age 84 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Oak Park Place. Virginia, daughter of Ora and Clara (Peck) Brickner was born March 21, 1937 in Madison. Ginny worked at Industrial Coils for many years but later in her working career she cleaned homes in the Baraboo area. In ......

Bruce Richard Towns of Baraboo, age 66, went to be with his savior on Monday, May 31, 2021 after a long-fought battle with cancer. Bruce was born in Edgerton, WI. to Richard and Ruth (Sunby) Towns. He was the oldest of 5 boys. From a young age Bruce loved to play sports from basketball, baseball and football in high school, to g......

Violet Yvonne (Phippen) Zimmerman, age 87 of Baraboo, WI passed away on Sunday May 30, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital, Madison, WI. She was born in LaRue, WI on October 3, 1933, to parents Emmett and Margaret (Kosin) Phippen.On June 20, 1953, she married the love of her life Willard "Willie" Zimmerman in Baraboo, Wisconsin. They ha......

Eva Jo (Dempsey) Hooker, age 86 of Baraboo, WI passed away Sunday May 23, 2021. She was born in Wauwatosa, WI on May 19, 1935 to Virginia C.E. Dempsey. On February 23, 1957 Eva married Adolph Hooker.Eva did home day care for many years, and she enjoyed working with the ladies at the Emanuel United Methodist Church. She looked fo......

Zelma Louise (Foley) Uptagraw, age 60 of Baraboo, WI passed away on Saturday May 22, 2021 in Reedsburg, WI. She was born in Savanna, IL on July 18, 1960 to parents Harry Foley Sr. and Nancy (Dixon) Foley.Zelma was always a happy and joyful person, known to many of her loved ones as fighter. She adored her children and she was de......

Dale Allen Finger, age 55 of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021.A memorial service will be held at Walnut Hill Bible Church. Visitation is 9 to 11 a.m. with service and reception to follow on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Dale was born and raised in Baraboo. He was a history buff, political enthusiast, kind frien......

We celebrate the Homegoing of Joann D. Wright as she crossed the finish line and entered Glory on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021. Joann was beloved by all and was a brilliant witness in her love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Joann was born to Don and Lola Greenwood on September 22nd, 1946. Her oldest sister Judy (Greenwood) K......

Baraboo- Shirley M. (Rathman) Bump, age 82, of Baraboo, WI passed away peacefully while under Hospice care on May 18th, 2021.Shirley was born on April 29th, 1939, in Richland Center, WI, to Wilbert and Gladys (Montgomery) Rathman. She lived in Aurora, IL, Anchorage, AL, Kenyon, MN, and Reedsburg, WI, but spent most of her life l......

Gary Ned Baker, 74, of Baraboo, passed away Thursday, May 20th, 2021. He was born June 19th, 1946 in Spring Green, WI, to Ned Baker and Ethel Baker (Meyers). He served in the Army for 3 years. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching old westerns, and hanging with his friends at his favorite watering hole. He was preceded in deat......

A memorial service for Gene Harms, and Jason Harms will be Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Baraboo, WI. A Visitation will take place Saturday from 9:30 until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery following the service.......

Gene D. Thompson, age 88 of Baraboo, WI passed away on Thursday May 13, 2021 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Baraboo. He wasborn on February 23, 1933 to John and Edna Thompson.On April 11, 1959 Gene married Evelyn at the Methodist Church in Merrimac, WI. They were married for 62 years wonderful years.Gene grew up in the Merrim......

Eugene August "Gene" Fenske, age 89 of Baraboo, WI passed away on May 13, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital. Gene was born on October 8, 1931 in Baraboo, WI to parent Julius and Viva (Platt) Fenske.Gene was active in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Greenwood VFW, and he served two terms as the Village of West Baraboo Trustee.He was awa......

Clarence H. Jacobi, age 93 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2021.Clarence was born on August 31, 1927 to Frederick and Mathilda Jacobi in Chicago, IL. He met the love of his life, Jean A. Zarth during a blissful evening of dance. They married on December 6, 1958 and continued their dance through life together......

Mrs. Joan Ruth Anderson passed away peacefully on May 13th of natural causes. She was 87 years old.Since 1964 Mrs. Anderson lived in Baraboo, Wisconsin, where her husband, the Reverend J. Philemon "Phil" Anderson, was Pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church until his retirement in 1998. For the first nine years of her married life ......

Duane Philip "Dewey" Gurgel, of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday May 12, 2021. Duane was born in Fairfield Township, WI to Martin and Janette (Rogers) on October 20, 1950. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1968 and attended UW-Baraboo until he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served from 1970 until 1972. After an ho......

Carl George Born, 99 of Merrimac, Wisconsin went to be with our Lord on Monday, May 10, 2021. Carl was born on November 7, 1921 in Leland, Wisconsin to Charles and Ida (Geick) Born. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother and sister-in-law Frederick and Leola Born.Carl is survived by his nephew, Robert Born, Sr.......

BARABOO Gregg William Klitzke, age 53, passed away on May 9, 2021, at his home due to a heart attack.Gregg was born in Baraboo on October 16, 1967, to Al and Vicky Klitzke. He attended Baraboo Senior High School and MATC where he attained a degree in auto repair and welding. Gregg owned and operated Klitzke Metal Fab where his ......

Judy Mae (Peper) Giese, age 74 of Baraboo, WI passed away on Wednesday May 5, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital. Judy was born on August 22, 1946 in Wisconsin, daughter to parents Herold and LaVeta Peper.She was preceded in death by her parents, the father of her children, Roger Giese.Judy is survived by her children, Lora (Kevin) Derh......

Gertrud (Fehr) Hooks, age 88 of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday May 5, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo, WI. Gertrud was born on December 17, 1932 in Giessen, Germany, daughter of William and Anna (Teitelbaum) Fehr.Gertrud met her husband Cletus while he was stationed in Germany, serving in the Army, and during this time th......

Robert "Bob" Emmet Coorough, age 86 of Baraboo, WI passed away on April 24, 2021.Bob was born on March 13, 1935 to parents Louis and Josephine (Marsich) Coorough.On September 27, 1957 in Baraboo, Robert married Margy Rohde.Bob lived in Lake Delton when he was younger, working as a volunteer firefighter in Lake Delton. He worked ......

Ida Louise "Lou" (Manley) Rich, age 96 of Baraboo, passed away on May 1, 2021 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Lou was born on May 28, 1924, in Loraine, Texas, to William James Elbert Manley and Myrtle Lee (McDugald) Manley. The family moved to San Angelo in 1940. She married Ronald "Ron" Adrian Rich of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, on Christmas ......

Ricky Dale Smothers passed away peacefully the evening of Wednesday April 28th, 2021 with his loving wife of 25 years, Pamela Kathryn Smothers, at his side.Ricky was born June 17, 1964 in Black River Falls as the youngest of 3 to Dale Henry Smothers and Darlene Faye Kinyon. Ricky served 4 years with the Marine Corp. from August ......

Shirley Ann Elizabeth (Nolden) Vorndran, 73, passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 23, 2021. Shirley was born to Elmer James Matthew John and Caroline Mildred (Cecka) Nolden on December 7, 1947. She married Darrell Raymond Vorndran on April 27, 1968. She is survived by her husband Darrell, her six children and sp......

James "Jim" Johnsen, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, after a long illness. Jim was a lifelong resident of the Baraboo area. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was later employed by Ho-Chunk Casino. He was extremely passionate with his musical talent, especially his guitar. He is survived by family and man......

Mary Louise (Friede) Sinner, age 92 of Baraboo, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Mary was born to Arnold William Frederick and Adela Louise Magdalene (Meyer) Friede on May 4, 1928 in Reedsburg, WI.Mary was confirmed into Christian Faith at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Reedsburg, on March 19......

Dawn Ione (Hinz) Jones, age 91 of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Dawn was born to parents Richard and Eva (Black) Hinz on March 15, 1930 in Rock Springs, WI.Dawn graduated from Reedsburg High School. She was a waitress at Jens Alpine Caf, where she met her husband, Ronald. Dawn ......

Sonja R. (Hulterstrum) Moll, age 68 of Baraboo, passed away Friday April 9, 2021.She was born on February 28, 1953 in Madison, WI to Harold and Carol Hulterstrum.She graduated from the University of Wisconsin -Stevens Point. During her college years, she worked at Chileda Institute for Educational Development in Stevens Point. S......

On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, John E. Rucolas, loving husband and father of four, passed away at the age of 81.John was born on 8/21/1939 in Jeannette, PA, a beautiful little town in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains.John moved to the Chicago area in 1959. There, he met the love of his life, Catherine (Katie/Kay) Berkenkot......

Diane Jean Anderson, 82 years old, of South Lake Drive, Rockport, TX, passed onto eternal life Monday morning, March 29th, 2021 after a short hospital stay and complications due to congestive heart disease. Diane Jean Craighead was born in Port Huron, MI in December of 1938 to Gerald and Evelyn Craighead.She was preceded in deat......

Rosann M. "Rann" (Siegelin) Madden went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday April 1, 2021 at Oak Park Place, Baraboo, WI. She was born in Duluth, MN to Irene (West) and Edward Siegelin on June 4, 1928. Rann grew up in Milwaukee and received her BS Degree in Home Economics from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI, in 1950.S......

Amy Jo (Buol) Fisher was born in Baraboo, WI on June 18, 1979 to William and Cheri. On March 24, 2021 she unexpectedly left us, leaving a giant hole in our hearts.A lifelong Baraboo resident, Amy attended St. Johns Lutheran School through her eighth-grade year, where she made many lifelong friendships. Amy graduated from Baraboo......

On March 21, 2021, our Lord and Savior wrapped His arms around our dear, wife mother, grandmother and friend, Pat Hanes, to take her home. She would ask that you express no sorrow but rather that you remember the happiness of the years that she shared with friends and family.Pat was born on Nov. 14, 1935 in Stevens Point to Joe ......

Marie Irene (Rockweiler) Dwyer, age 92 of Baraboo, formerly of Hillpoint, WI, passed away on Sunday March 21, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.Marie was born on August 28, 1928 in Cazenovia, WI to parents Joseph and Anna (Braun) Rockweiler.On September 3, 1951 Marie married Michael Francis Dwyer at Sacred Heart Catholic Chu......

John Earl Hughes, age 70 of Prairie Du Sac, WI, passed away on Sunday March 21, 2021. He was born in Virginia on July 3, 1950 to parents William and Ethel (Kopplin) Hughes.He enjoyed working on small engines, many people would consider it his lifetime passion. He loved to hunt and fish in his free time, and he loved watching all......

Walter Reusch, age 100 of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Madison. Walter, son of Frank and Ida (Eschenback) Reusch was born Nov. 29, 1920 in Merrimac. He was a graduate of Sauk Prairie High School. Walter proudly served his country in the US Army from Dec. 10, 1942 until his hon......

Harold L. Heiser, age 74 of Baraboo, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Harold, son of Leo and Carolyn (Schara) Heiser was born May 15, 1946 in Baraboo. On Nov. 16, 1965 he enlisted in the US Army and served until his honorable discharge on Aug. 13, 1968. On Oct. 23, 1971 he was united ......

Carl R. Faivre, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 peacefully at home following a brief, but courageous, battle with cancer. Carl, son of Robert and Rita (Gaetzke) Faivre, was born on January 2, 1943 in Baraboo, WI.Upon graduation from Baraboo High School in 1961, he joined his father farming in the Town of Freedom. O......

Stephanie Gaddas, age 68, passed peacefully to her final reward on Monday, March 1, 2021 at SSM Health Hospice House in Baraboo, after suffering a recent stroke. Stephanie was born on March 4, 1952 to John and Barbara (Lee) Sprecher, at Great Lakes Naval Base in IL. Stephanie was a lifelong Baraboo resident, graduating from Bara......

James S. "Jim" Getschman, age 85, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully Friday, February 26, 2021 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. James, son of Schuyler and Treva (Lange) Getschman was born July 18, 1935 in Baraboo. He attended and graduated from Baraboo Senior High School. On May 18, 1957 he was united in marriage to Gladys Petz......

LaVALLE/BARABOO - With her "Bucket List" mostly fulfilled; experiences such as a HotAir Balloon ride over the southern Wisconsin landscape to riding a bicycle with family and friends along the canals in the Netherlands,Rose Claire "Demi" (nee Bisch) Sprecher went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. She was diagnos......

Wayne Eugene Hook, age 94 of Lodi, passed away on Sunday February 21, 2021 at home. He was born in Lodi, WI to parents William and Hatti Hook, on July 7, 1926.He served in the Navy in WWII; he attended the University of Wisconsin after his time in the military.Wayne worked as the maintenance superintendent for various manufactur......

Keith Allan Kinnamon, age 60, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Keith, son of Jerry and Edith (Robinson) Kinnamon was born Jan. 20, 1961 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He was a 1979 graduate of Baraboo High School. In 1983 Keith joined the US Navy. He was stationed on the US......

John Wesley Kuntz was born to Wesley John Kuntz and Lucille Larsen Kuntz in Baraboo, Wisconsin on Sept. 7, 1949. He attended grade school in Baraboo until third grade when the family moved to Adams, Wisconsin. In 1963 the family returned to the Baraboo and John graduated from Baraboo High School with the class of 1967.After high......

Shirley Ann Bender (Cross) 78, of Baraboo, passed away February 11th, 2021 at University of Wisconsin Hospital. Shirley was born January 2nd, 1943 in Buffalo Township, IL to Alvan and Gladys (Shellhouse) Cross. She grew up in Polo, IL and graduated from Polo High School. On April 4th, 1964 she married her lifelong love Sid Bende......

Richard Wochenske, age 90, passed away on Sunday February 7, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Madison. Richard was born July 6, 1930 in Green Bay, WI to parents Edward and Blanche (Craanen) Wochenske.Richard was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Earlier in life, he served as a Catholic priest with the Diocese of Gr......

Solon E. Gene Boyer, Jr., age 76 passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at St. Clare Hospice House. Gene, son of Solon and Myrtle (Smith) Boyer, Sr. was born in Allentown, PA on Jan. 4, 1945. On Oct. 16, 1971 he married Nancy Ann (Gaugler) in Allentown, PA.He attended schools in Allentown and then enlisted in the US Army......

James Boyd "JB" Grooms, age 74 of North Freedom, WI passed away on January 26, 2021. He was born on August 19, 1946 to parents Harry and Mabel Grooms.JB served for 23 years in the Navy. He graduated from UW Platteville with a bachelors in criminal justice.He loved riding motorcycles and made many trips out to Sturgis South Dakot......

Scott S. Simonds, age 72, of Baraboo passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Scott, son of Stewart and Lanette (Meyer) Simonds was born July 13, 1948. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School and furthered his studies by attending the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; while there, Scott was drafted......

Randall Greenwood, of Baraboo, age 59, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Randall was born Jan. 28, 1961 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Broadus High School in Montana. Randall owned his own rustic furniture business for many years. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, camping and socializing.Survivors include his son, Tyler (A......

Fredrick A. Thies, age 84, of Reedsburg passed away on Jan. 23, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 2, 1936 to Fred & Martha Thies. He served in the US Marine Corps 1956-1962.Fredrick worked for the Reedsburg School District Schools as a custodian and in the maintenance department from 1980 up until his......

John Richard Bishop "Johnny B" age 64 of Racine passed away Jan. 19, 2021 with family by his side. He was a veteran in the United States Army, serving from 1973-1976. Johnny B worked most of his life in construction. He loved watching the Packers with his best friends Tony and Dana and was always in the mood to play 10,000. He w......

Keith Allen Bender, age 86, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Keith, son of Lloyd an Vera (Frambs) Bender was born Oct. 11, 1934 in North Freedom. Keith worked as a carpenter for many years until his retirement. In his free time he enjoyed visiting friends at Jims City Pub in Baraboo. Keith enjoyed his time while......

Orphy A. Franke, age 91, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at St. Clare Meadows. Orphy, daughter of Edward and Wilehemnia (Kosch) Ziech was born May 10, 1929 in Reedsburg. On April 14, 1956 she was united in marriage to Everett A. Franke in Mauston; he preceded her in death on Aug. 26, 2000. Orphy was ......

Jason Gene Harms, age 55, of Baraboo, Wis., passed away January 16, 2021 at his home in Baraboo, Wisconsin.Jason is survived by his three children, Tommy (fiance, Mykl Wolter) Bode, Caylen and Hayden Harms; his mother Shirley Harms, sisters Gena (David) Ardelt, Janet Harms, and brother John (Joan) Harms; his nieces and nephews, ......

Glendale "Glen" William Stieve, age 83, of North Freedom, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at St. Marys Hospital. Glen, son of William and Elsie (Borck) Stieve was born Oct. 19, 1937 in Baraboo and was raised on the family farm in North Freedom. Glen enjoyed his years growing up on the farm, then helping his dad m......

Bernadette Barbara "Sadie" Skibinski, nee Kempski, 95 years old, peacefully passed from this life to the next on January 8, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin.She was the fifth and youngest child born to John and Martha Kempski on June 29, 1925 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Tammy) of Nort......

Toni Lynn Neumeyer passed away on January 5th 2021. She is joining her son John Neumeyer, together with Peace in Heaven. She is the loving Nana to her grandson, Luke Neumeyer and will be missed by her loving family, Buffy & Vern Christian, Brad & Susie Ditter, Carol & Brian Landgrebe and Heidi Bump (Luke"s mom); also......

James Michael "Jim" Albrecht, age 76 of Merrimac, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at Oak Park Place. James, son of James and Louise (Burkhardt) Albrecht was born Nov. 28, 1944 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.On March 20, 1976 he was united in marriage to Rita J. Sykora at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Glenview, Illinois.James worked a......

Margy J. (Rohde) Coorough, age 88 of Baraboo, WI passed away on January 3, 2021 at home on hospice.Margy was born in Baraboo on December 17, 1932 to parents Henry and Frances Rohde.On September 27, 1957 in Baraboo, Margy married Robert Coorough.She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1951.Margy worked for Industrial Coils for ......

Patricia Ann (Morton) Anderson of Wisconsin Dells, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born September 25, 1931 to Attorney Edwin A. Morton and Lucile C. (Dunlap) Morton in Ossining, New York. The family lived in Croton-on Hudson, New York until 1940. After moving to Virginia, Tennessee, the family settle......

Verne "Bud" Trachsler, age 98 of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday December 31, 2020. He was born in Franklin Township, WI on November 9, 1922 to Vern and Agnes (Rhuland) Trachsler.He was united in marriage to his beloved wife Adeline. They were together for over seventy years when the lord called her home.Bud worked as a mechani......

Gene R. Harms, age 85, of Baraboo, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2020 in Ft. Myers, Florida.Gene is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Harms along with their four children, Gena (David) Ardelt, Janet Harms, Jason Harms and John (Joan) Harms. His nine grandchildren, Addie (Andrew) Degenhardt, Allison Ardelt......

Jacob Allen-Cole "Jake" Hause, age 19, of North Freedom passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. He was born March 29, 2001 in Madison. He was a graduate of Sauk Prairie High School as well as the Challenge Academy in Ft. McCoy. In his free time he enjoyed playing video games, especially Fortnite and playing paintball. His family ......

Ralph Lee Gerken, age 79 of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at St. Clare Meadows. Ralph, son of Archie and Fern (Henthorn) Gerken was born Oct. 23, 1941 in Sylvan Township, Richland County. He worked as a Ranger at Devils Lake State Park until his retirement. In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking, especially car......

Gertrude "Gert" Quandt, age 91, of Baraboo passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Gertrude, daughter of Harry and Goldie Kohlhapp was born Sept. 18, 1929. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1948. On Dec. 30, 1951, she was united in marriage to James "Jim" Quandt at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Baraboo; he preceded h......

LaDell Ruth (Thies) Shimniok, age 87, passed away on Dec. 24, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo after testing positive for Covid-19 and pneumonia.She was born on June 13, 1933 to Leon and Ruth Thies in LaValle, Wisconsin. LaDell married Raymond Shimniok on Aug. 14, 1960 at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Reedsburg. Later she becam......

Paul John Endres, age 87 of Baraboo WI died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo, WI. Paul was born March 12, 1933 in Sauk City, WI to Anton J. and Louisa M. (Schneider) Endres. Paul served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1956 active duty followed by 3 years in reserves. He was united in marriage to Phyllis ......

Margery E. Steffes, age 90 of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday December 20, 2020 at Our House Assisted Living in Baraboo. She was born in Oconto, WI on January 27, 1930 to parents Charles and Eva (Bourassa) Degeneffe.She was an avid bridge player and taught the game to several others. She loved fishing, as well as enjoying their l......

Duane L. "Dutch" Dickie passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at Reedsburg Hospital. Duane, son of Lincoln and Amelia (Egerer) Dickie was born April 3, 1931 in Baraboo.Upon graduation from Baraboo High School in 1949, he joined his father farming in the Town of Freedom. On Sept. 27, 1952 he was united in marriage to Don......

Jeff S. Schrofer passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital. He was born Sept. 22, 1955 to Peter Schrofer and Phyllis Hilden-Mack.He is survived by his sisters, Joni (Dennis) Howery, Betty Brietzman (Lenny), Cheri Slaney; brother, Eldred (Charmaine) Schrofer; daughters, Shelly (Wesley) Wargolet, Rhonda (Ed) Pfluger;......

Gary E. Zimmerman, age 70, of Reedsburg, WI passed away on Monday December 14, 2020 at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, WI. He was born to parents Lorenz and Marie (Steinhorst) Zimmerman on August 22, 1950 in Baraboo, WI.Gary liked farming, deer hunting, fishing, bear hunting, raising cattle, and working on machiner......

Richard Beckwith, 81, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital with family by his side. Richard was born to Nile and Linda (Wagner) Beckwith on April 8, 1939. He married Ilene Meyer on March 21, 1959. Richard was employed at Eagle Signal Controls for 35 years, and later at Moxmed for 12 ......

Kay Donna Clingman, 84,passed peacefully December 8th, 2020 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family.Born inCarlinville, Illinois to Kenneth and Eileen (Harris) Blackmer, the family moved to Janesville, then settled in Baraboo,Wisconsin where she raised a large family.She retired to Cave City then Mountain Home, Ar......

Gerald Francis Vogt, age 76, passed away on Dec. 5, 2020. Jerry had suffered with Dementia. He died at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo after contracting Covid.Jerry was born on Feb. 28, 1944, in Lancaster, WI, the son of Alvin and Marie Vogt.Jerry was married to Sharon Harms in Baraboo on Oct. 23, 1976, recently celebrating 44 yea......

Dennis Gene DeMars, age 67, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020, at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. Dennis was born on September 27, 1953, to Clarence and Avis (Smith) DeMars and was a life-long resident of Baraboo.As a child, Dennis grew up on the Highway 33 farm with his parents and 10 siblings. When it came time to move......

Judith Diane "Judy" Thomm (nee Reichel), 80, of Baraboo, Wisconsin; formerly of Downers Grove, Illinois and Brookfield, Illinois; born July 20, 1940, passed away on December 5, 2020. She was surrounded by her family.Judy enjoyed reading and arts & crafts. She was an extremely creative, talented and gifted artist. Judy had ma......

Tonya Lynn Vertein, age 43, originally from North Freedom, WI passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020. She was born in Baraboo, WI on July 11, 1977 to parents Wayne and Donna (Seefeld) Vertein.Tonya graduated from Baraboo Highschool in 1995. She then attended MATC in Reedsburg, WI and went on to the Madison area where she work......

Joan Marie Francois passed away early Nov. 23, 2020 into the presence of her Savior. Joan was a lifelong resident of Baraboo. Born Feb. 22, 1934 to her parents Ervin and Nellie Luetkens (Seamans). She attended Baraboo Schools and graduated in 1952. Only July 5, 1952 she married the man of her dreams, Wayne, whom she met at a hig......

On Saturday, November 14, 2020 Nancy Lee Haskins was called home to be with her Lord and Savior while surrounded by the love of her family at home.Nancy Lee Lyon was born on March 11, 1942 in Baraboo Wisconsin. Nancy was a true Angel (Messenger) here on earth, forming numerous youth groups, youth ministries, and biblical teachin......

Karl Roger Krueger, aged 79 of Baraboo, passed peacefully at home with his wife Jean & children by his side November 13, 2020. Karl was born at the homestead farmhouse in the Town of Ashford, WI to John Michael and Severa Catherine (Reisenweber) Krueger.Raised on the family farm, later he was enlisted in the National Guard, ......

Gail Patricia Schell, age 75, passed away on November 11, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Gail was born on November 29, 1944 to parents Donald Roger Klee and Marian Evelyn (Bettendorf) Klee in Baraboo WI.She graduated from Baraboo High school in June 1960. After graduation Gail worked at the Coils. She was unite......

Phillip D. "Phil" Stopper, age 86 of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at home. Phillip, son of Rollo and Ruth (Good) Stopper was born April 2, 1934. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1952. Phil enlisted into the US Army on Oct. 22, 1953 and proudly served until his honorable discharge on Oct. 4, 19......

Ralph E. Loehr, 92, of Reedsburg, WI passed away on November 11, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his devoted wife, daughters and dog, Hooch.Ralph was born in the Township of Calumet to Louis Loehr and Jennie (nee Goggins) Loehr. He served in the army and was stationed in Japan during the Korean Conflict. On July 9, 1955 he marri......

Richard Henry Nelson, or to his most cherished people, "Grandpa" passed away at his home Saturday, November 7, 2020. Rick was born on January 7, 1955 in Charleston, SC to William and Mary (Farrell) Nelson. As a child, he was fortunate to be raised in an Air Force family and got to travel much of the world. They brought their roo......

Ervin "Cupie" Orlin Hess Jr., age 89, of Baraboo, WI passed away at home on Friday November 6, 2020.He was born on September 10, 1931 in Little Rice, Oneida County, Wisconsin to parents Ervin O. Hess Sr. and Adeline (Tubbs) Hess.On September 13, 1952 Ervin married Belva Irene Schepp. Ervin served in the Army.Cupie was preceded i......

Joyce M. Kowalke, age 89, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Joyce, daughter of Robert and Ella McManamy was born March 18, 1931 in Baraboo. On July 24, 1948 she was united in marriage to Alvin Walter Kowalke; he preceded her in death on August 23, 1992. Her strong work ethi......

Duane L. Stieve, age 88, of North Freedom, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital. Duane, son of Leonard and Agnes (Kluender) Stieve was born Aug. 5, 1932 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1950. Duane enlisted in the US Army and proudly served as Sergeant in the 25thI......

Pamela "Pam" Patience (Keller) Stuefen, age 82, was called home to Heaven on November 3, 2020 at St. Clare Meadows, Baraboo, WI. She was born in Elkhorn, WI on August 30, 1938 to parents John and Vursia Keller.Pam married Bob Stuefen in August 1960 and they lived in many places, including but not limited to, Wisconsin, Virginia,......

William "Bill" Trudell, age 81, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully, going to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital. William, son of Lloyd and Harriette (Cheverette) Trudell was born April 8, 1939 in Michigan. He was employed by the Baraboo Public Schools in the Maintenance and Custodia......

Carolyn I. Schanke, age 84, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 at Meadow View Assisted Living. Carolyn, daughter of Walter and Irene (Herfort) Denzer was born July 1, 1936. She was united in marriage to Lawrence "Larry" Schanke on June 12, 1956. Carolyn was a longtime member of St. Johns Lutheran Churc......

Lee Jay Laurent, age 55 of Redgranite, WI, passed away on Saturday October 24, 2020 at his home with his wife and his two trusty four-legged companions by his side, after a three-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born November 27, 1964 in Kaukauna, WI to parents Edward and Darlene (Anderson) Laurent.In 2002 Lee and Vick......

James "Jim" William Coady, 87, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2020 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo, WI.Jim was born January 20, 1933 in Coral, MI to parents Thomas and Audrey Coady. He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force for four years after which he obtained an educational degree at Central Michigan University though the G......

Arvella Grace (Bader) Towers, age 95 of Baraboo, went to be with the Lord early Friday morning the 23rdof October. Arvella was born January 16, 1925 in Seven Mile Creek in Juneau County.Arvella was born to Norma (Clark) Bader and Roy Bader. She has six brothers, two sisters, and husband, Glen, and daughter Lois Jean, already in ......

Scott Carl Schellenberger, 45, of Verona, passed away suddenly, but peacefully in his home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Scott was born in Sparta on April 16, 1975, and was the son of Carl and Grace (Wilson) Schellenberger.Scott was a proud 1998 graduate of UW-Madison with a degree in Computer Science. After a successful interns......

Patricia "Pattie" (Hoffman) Beckman was born in Madison, Wisconsin on the 15th of April, 1952. She passed away peacefully at home on October 14th, 2020 surrounded by immediate family following a courageous battle with bone marrow cancer. She underwent a stem cell transplant in April of 2020, which cured the cancer. The intense t......

Robert Rodger Gorsline was born on December 5, 1934 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison, WI to Rodger F. and Lucille M. (Wohlfert) Gorsline; he passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He spent the majority of his childhood on Wisconsin farms. He lived in Endeaver, Oxford, Arlington, Marshall, and Sun Prairie. He enjoyed the life o......

David Marshall Hutchens was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., November 17th, 1954 to Daniel Wirth Hutchens and Ulee Clinton Hutchens; he passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2020. Raised in Pontiac, Michigan where his family attended the First Baptist Church and he was baptized. He graduated from Pontiac Northern High School whe......

Randall John "Randy" Senger, age 59, of Merrimac passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Randall, son of Francis and Patricia Senger was born April 25, 1961 in Madison. He proudly served in the US Army from 1980 until his honorable discharge in 1983. Randy was united in marriage to Tammy Mueller on July 21, 2001. ......

William "Bill" Hildebrand, age 84 of Baraboo, WI passed away Saturday September 26, 2020 at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo. He was born in Manitoba, Canada on June 27, 1936 to parents Bernhard and Helena (Wall) Hildebrand.Bill was raised on the family farm in Manitoba and helped run that farm until it was sold. He spent many years......

Roberta Rae (Gartner) Coleman, age 80 of Baraboo, WI passed away on Sunday September 20, 2020 at her daughters home in Raleigh, NC. She was born July 13, 1940 in Warren, IL to parents Robert and Mary Gartner.She graduated in 1959 from Warren High School in Warren, IL. She was an office worker for a number of businesses in Warren......

William R. "Bill" Turner, age 73, of Fairfield passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at home with his loving family by his side. William, son of Leo and Helen (Keller) Turner was born Sept. 16, 1946. William attended Pecks Corner Grade School, Baraboo High School and obtained his Associates Degree from Madison Area Technical Coll......

Janet Keylock, age 92 of West Baraboo, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at home with her son by her side. Janet, daughter of Max and Mable Hill was born Dec. 25, 1927 in Baraboo. Janet was a graduate of Baraboo High School. She was united in marriage to Claire E. Keylock; he preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 2008. She worked a......

Warren C. Trager, age 90 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Warren, son of Aaron and Lucy "Violet" (Knight) Trager was born Dec. 14, 1929. He attended Baraboo High School as well as an Ag Short Course at UW-Madison. On April 23, 1955 he was united in marriage to......

Gene L. Washburn, age 89, of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 at St. Clare Hospice House. Gene, son of Andrew and Esther (Burtch) Washburn was born June 13, 1931 in Delton. Gene attended the Baraboo School District He was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Baraboo. On Sept. 6, 1952 he wa......

Jeanette K. Stieve, 86, passed away peacefully at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo on September 1, 2020. She was born to Florence and August Tourdot on April 23, 1934, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. She was the eighth of their 12 children. She met the love of her life, Harvey Stieve, at a local dance. They were united in marri......

Shirley Ione Kowalke, age 90 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 2, 2020 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo. She was born on April 7, 1930 in Lake Delton to parents Leslie Bonnette Kingsley and Erma Marie (Wheeler) Kingsley.She graduated from Lake Delton High School. She was a Deputy for the Winnebago County Sherif......

Tillie J. Olson, age 86, of Baraboo passed away on Aug. 20, 2020 at Oak Park Place. Tillie, oldest of nine children born to Wallace and Caroline Babcock was born July 6, 1934. She was united in marriage to Ralph Olson; he preceded her in death in 1983. Tillie was retired from Vacuum Platers in Mauston after over 30 years of dedi......

Sharon Elizabeth Meisel, age 80, of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Sharon, daughter of Louis and Madeline (Schluter) Terry was born June 9, 1940 in Baraboo. On June 6, 1970 she was united in marriage to Ted Meisel in Baraboo. Sharon lived the majority of her life in Barabo......

Richard Rick Russell Kimpfbeck, age 57 of Baraboo, passed away on September 1, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Rick was born in Baraboo, WI on January 17, 1963 to parents Russell Dean and Patricia Jean (Jorg) Kimpfbeck.He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1981. He worked for Sysco Foods for 27 years. Rick loved old ca......

Cicely A. Sugden, age 83, of Portage, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Our House Assisted Living in Wisconsin Dells. Cicely, daughter of Waldermar and Hermina (Carlin) Nimmow was born May 8, 1937 in Ableman. She graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1955. On May 15, 1957 she was united in marriage to Gilbert Sugden in......

Delores M. Cash, age 82, of Baraboo, WI passed away peacefully on August 26, 2020 at St Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, WI. She was born on February 23, 1938 to the late Harry H. and Gladys (Campbell) Jantz in the Township of Fairfield. After graduating from Baraboo High School she married Bill Cash in October of 1956.She worked 25......

Belva Irene (Schepp) Hess, age 86 of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday August 26, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. She was born on April 3, 1934 in Baraboo, to parents Conrad F. Schepp and Esther V. (Ebert) Schepp. She married Ervin Orlin Hess Jr. on September 13, 1952.She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Esth......

Mary Elizabeth Anderson, age 72, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Mary, daughter of Julius and Martina (Robers) Banks was born Dec. 9, 1947 in Baraboo. Mary was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1966. On April 6, 1968 she was united in marriage to William ......

Roger Roznos, age 88, of Baraboo, passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital. Roger, son of Joseph and Nora (Huber) Roznos was born Sept. 22, 1931 in Baraboo. On Nov. 19, 1953 he was united in marriage to Betty Ahrensmeyer.Per his wishes, no services will be held. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting the family.......

Alice Mae Popp (nee Ward), age 98, passed away on August 15, 2020 at Meadows Care Center in Baraboo, Wisconsin, surrounded by loving family. She was born October 7, 1921 in Claremont, New Hampshire, the daughter of Gladys L. Butterfield (nee Freeman) and Claude T. Butterfield. Later her mother married Ira T. Ward who adopted Ali......

Frederick William Edward Schmidtke, born January 22, 1950 went home to the Lord on August 7th, 2020. The heart just gave out. He was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin at St. Mary's Hospital and resided his entire life in Excelsior Township on the family farm. November 1970 when Freds father passed away, Fred took over the farm and the ......

Amber Lynne Kunz, age 36, of Baraboo, WI, suddenly passed away on July 28, 2020. Amber was born in Carbondale, IL on July 3, 1984, to parents Thomas Hayes and Cheryl Hayes.She graduated from Baraboo High School in 2002. She earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Accounting from Kansas State University. Amber married Sergean......

Robert L. LuceJanuary 11, 1930 - July 26, 2020Robert L. "Seeds" Luce passed on July 26, 2020 at home at the age of 90, surrounded by family.Robert "Bob" was a 1949 graduate of Baraboo High School and a star member of the 1948-1949 Conference Championship Baraboo High School football team. After graduating, Bob proudly served his......

Dolores Evelyn Krueger, age 94, of Baraboo, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020, in her sleep, at St. Clare Meadows. Dolores, daughter of Herbert and Olive (Newell) Schanke was born June 18, 1926. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1944. She was united in marriage to Harold R. Krueger on March 30, 1946. Dolores ......

Constance "Connie" K. Hawkins, age 71, of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Constance, daughter of Russ and Audrey (Hawkins) Miller was born Aug. 29, 1948. Connie worked for the Baraboo Schools as a teacher aid for over 20 years until her recent retirement.Connie is survived by her children, Betsy, Geoff and Megan; ......

Edith Lorraine Louck was born on January 7th, 1959, at the Al Ringling hospital in Baraboo, Wisconsin. She was fifth of six children born to Lloyd Lee Louck and Edna Mae Burton. She had always wanted to be a lawyer and was awarded 2-3 scholarships upon graduating from Baraboo Senior high school in 1977. She went on to develope a......

Matthew L, Pinion, age 85 of Baraboo, WI, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 16, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.Matt was born on March 12, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of John and Cecelia (Veit) Pinion. He attended Marshfield High School as a member of the class of 1953 and continued his edu......

Kristin Neuman, age 37, of Baraboo, passed away with family by her side at UW Hospital in Madison on Thursday, July 16, 2020.She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 2001. Her love of animals encouraged her to complete the Vet Tech Program in Madison. She loved all animals, especially her cat, Lily and dog, Jordy.She ......

Shirley Faye Clement, 79, of Nashville, TN, passed away on December 28, 2019 at her home. Shirley was born in Baraboo, WI on December 11, 1940, to parents Oliver Ulrich Clement and Cecil Irene Clement.Shirley graduated from Baraboo High School, Class of 1958. She started her college education in applied mathematics and mechanics......

JoAnne (Ramsey) (Tenjum) Kinzler, age 81, of Portage, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at Our House in Portage. JoAnne, one of nineteen children of Charles and Virginia (Dempsey) Ramsey was born Dec. 5, 1938 in Baraboo. In her younger years, she enjoyed participating in 4-H. She worked at Demco in DeForest and The Wisconsin Che......

George "Butch" Dent, Sr., passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. George, son of Willard and Doris Dent was born Feb. 6, 1948. He graduated in 1966 from Minong High School. Butch worked for Badger Ordnance, Perry Printing and Ho-Chunk Casino throughou......

Kodie Braelynn Dutcher, age 10, passed away too soon on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Kodie was born Aug. 9, 2009 in Nebraska to Brandy Bielicki. She was raised in North Platte, Nebraska prior to moving to Baraboo. The family will remember Kodies many nicknames, including Kodie Jack Cheese, Jack-O, McBloaty, and Frank. Kodie idolized h......

Mary Jo Alt, age 55, of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2020 of natural causes. Mary, daughter of Joseph Merle and Dorothy (Weidner) Alt was born Dec. 23, 1964 in Madison. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School and furthered her studies by obtaining a bachelors degree in Elementary Education from UW-LaCrosse. Mary was......

Richard Leo Zirzow, age 71, of Baraboo passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital with family by his side. Survivors include his loving wife, Karen; son, Chris (Alison); grandchildren, Cooper and Tucker Zirzow; and his step-son, Williiam Hutter (Diego Campoverde-Cisneros. He is further survived by his brothers, W......

Robert Harold "Bob" Brown, age 73, of Merrimac passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2020 after a long courageous battle with kidney disease. Robert, son of Alva "Al" and Margaret (Sapin) Brown was born Dec. 17, 1946 in Baraboo. He attended Baraboo Schools and later graduated from Roosevelt Military Academy in 1965 as Battal......

Linda Larson Damos, 71, of Merrimac, passed away on June 23, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and metastatic cancer.Linda was born at Freeport Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois, to Menten and Kathryn Larson on August 14, 1948. She grew up on a farm in Pecatonica, Illinois, and graduated valedictorian from......

William Raymond (WR) Sauey, age 92, of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Graveside services were held on Friday, June 12, 2020 with immediate family at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Baraboo with Pastor Dave Hutchens officiating. A larger memorial service with his extended family and network of friends and associates ......

Diane L. Kropp, age 72, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Diane, daughter of Ray and Doris (Ramlow) Hammerstrom was born on Feb. 13, 1948 in Racine, Wisconsin. She graduated from UW-Whitewater. She was united in marriage to Paul Kropp, they would have celebrated their 50-......

Willard Levi Zimmerman, 95, of Baraboo, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at SSM hospice center, Baraboo.A service will be Monday, June 15, 2020 at St. Johns Lutheran Church with visitation at 10:00 a.m. with limited seating of 100 for friends and family, followed by a church service at 11 a.m. and burial at North Freedoms Oak H......

Ernest Edward Klaetsch, age 72, of North Freedom passed away on June 8, 2020 at the Tomah VA. He was born on Feb. 7, 1948 in Baraboo, Wisconsin to parents Ernest G. and Jeanetta (Girling) Klaetsch. Ernest graduated from Webb High School in Reedsburg, Wisconsin in 1966. He served in the US Army in the Vietnam War.He worked as a m......

Robert H. Burton, age 75, of Baraboo passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Villa Pines in Adams. Robert, son of Herald and Esther (Jensen) Burton was born Dec. 30, 1944. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1963. Robert worked at Best-ex for over 30 years as a metal fabricator. He also worked as a mailman in the Dell......

Geneva Ann Meyer, age 94 of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday June 6, 2020 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Baraboo. She was born on November 14, 1925 in Baraboo, WI to parents Lyle Gomon and Anna (Petersen) Gomon.Geneva married Neal Meyer in Baraboo on August 14, 1948. She loved sports, particularly baseball and football, and s......

Tom Cecil Roundy, age 84 of Baraboo, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at St. Clare Hospice House. Tom, son of Cecil Lloyd and Iva Grace (Kershaw) Roundy was born Sept. 28, 1935 in Buffalo Township, Marquette County, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Alice Mae Pierce Rathermel on May 26, 1988 in Pensacola, Florida. Tom wo......

Timothy Roy Kepple, age 54 of Baraboo, passed away on Monday May 25, 2020 at St. Clare Hospice House of Adrenomyeloneuropathy. He was born in Macomb, IL on August 31, 1965 to parents Thurman Ray Kepple and Beverly Ann (Redman) Kepple. Tim was raised on a dairy farm which sparked his lifelong love of agriculture. He went to Bardo......

William Ray Bill Schellenberger, age 67 of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg with his wife, Alice, by his side.William, son of Ival and LaVeta (Soltwedel) Schellenberger, was born on June 28, 1952 at St. Marys Ringling Hospital in Baraboo, Wisconsin.Bill grew up on the Schellenber......

Lorna Ida Volz, age 96 of Baraboo, passed away Tuesday May 19, 2020 at Our House Assisted Living in Baraboo. She as born in the Town of Delton, WI on June 5, 1923 to parents Ernest Volz and Hattie (Cridlich) Volz.For many years Lorna worked as a waitress at Uphof Restaurant in Wisconsin Dells, and as a store clerk at souvenir sh......

Isabella Lynn Boegner passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital, NICU, in Madison, WI. Isabella, daughter of Matthew Ryan and Kristin Marie Harrington-Boegner, was born May 2, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI.She is survived by her loving parents, Matthew and Kristin Boegner; sisters, Anastasia......

Dennis Eugene Faber, age 68, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday May 9, 2020 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services after fighting cancer. He was born in Reedsburg on October 11, 1951 to parents Vernon and Margaret (OMalley) Faber.Dennis graduated from Baraboo High School and went on to graduate from Milwaukee Tech. He served in the......

Dan Gillette, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his Baraboo home on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Dan, son of Frank and Lorraine (Dries) Gillette was born May 13, 1960. He attended LaFollette High School and graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Business. On Sept. 2, 2000, Dan married the love of his life, Michelle. Together the......

Donna Jean (Thompson) Schultz, age 86, of Baraboo, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 21st, 2020. Donna was born on February 23, 1934 in Hancock, WI, the daughter of Laurel and Verna Thompson, sister to Dixie, Dennis, and Debbie.After graduating in 1951 from Oxford High School, she went on to Oconomowoc School of Nursing for an L......

Phyllis Marion King, age 93 of Arena, WI, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Greenway Manor in Spring Green, WI. She was born on November 25, 1926 in Knapp, WI to parents Henry Bison Gibson and Mary Victoria (Sherman) Gibson.She married William Bill King on July 18, 1944. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker. S......

Steven Edward Schulze, age 56, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday April 20, 2020 at home, with his wife, Karen and son, Richard by his side. He was born at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI on November 5, 1963 to parents Richard Otto Schulze and Lonita Sharen (Sutton) Schulze.On December 18, 1981 he and Karen (Schuppener) were ma......

Barbara Ellen (Kosarko) Ninkovich, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2020 at Meadow View Memory Care from complications of Alzheimer's Disease.Born to Stephen and Joan (Sypudt) Kosarko on July 18, 1939, she spent her enjoyable childhood surrounded by her loving brother and a close-knit group of cousins on Chicago's Southside. ......

Michelle "Shelly" Anne Young, age 56 of Baraboo, WI passed away Tuesday April 14, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital. She was born on November 9, 1963 in Madison, her parents are Robert Delano Young and Helen Jaqueline (Amyotte) Young.She was a Chef at Rivers Edge for several years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and motorcycles.She wa......

Linda L. Morton, age 70, of Lake Delton, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Monday, April 13, 2020 after a tough battle with cancer. Linda, daughter of Rex and Audrey (Bazzill) Thomas was born Jan. 16, 1950 in Baraboo. On June 20, 1970 she was united in marriage to Jeff Morton at Trinity Episcopal Church i......

Lawrence Abe Vance Schell, age 79 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 11, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital. Lawrence was born September 15, 1940 in Baraboo to parents Alfred Carlyle Schell and Marie Francis (Vance) Schell.Lawrence worked for Baraboo Asphalt and D.L. Gasser as a foreman for several years. He enjoyed ic......

Charles T. Chuck Sophie, age 83 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital with family by his side. Charles, son of Phillip and Viola (Benjamin) Sophie was born Jan. 2, 1937 in Chicago. He enlisted in the US Army on Feb. 14, 1955 and proudly served until his honorable discharge on Jan. 31......

Dennis L. Rozinskis journey began on Feb. 6, 1964 in Columbus; he was called home on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at home with family by his side at the age of 56 after a three year battle with cancer. Dennis was son of Daniel and Ruth (Schmitt) Rozinski. He attended Fall River Schools. He was employed by Isenbergs in Baraboo for ov......

Donald Lee Mulock, 80, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He was born in Harvey, Illinois on May 16, 1939 to Robert and Arline (nee Devereaux) Mulock. On April 30, 1960 he married Darlene, his childhood sweetheart. Don is survived by his wife and co-captain/soulmate of 60 years, Darlene (nee Hemberger......

Dr. Edwin Jon Hammer, age 80, of Baraboo, was called to his eternal home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Ed was born to Edwin John Hammer, MD and Mary Christine (Stellhorn) Hammer, MD, in Detroit, Michigan on February 15, 1940. He was raised in Detroit and Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, by his loving parents who inspired his career in......

Dolores A. Bebber, age 80, the matriarch of the Bebber family, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital. She was born in Chicago on Oct. 15, 1939. She was a member of St. John Cantius Church in Chicago, the same church she was united in marriage to Ronald F. Bebber on Oct. 15, 1961. Dolores was a homemaker, havi......

Richard Leo Zirzow, age 71, of Baraboo passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital with family by his side. Richard, son of Earl and Doris (Kollath) Zirzow was born in Waukesha on April 25, 1948. Richard proudly served in the US Army from April 8, 1968 until his honorable discharge on April 7, 1970.Richard receive......

John B. Jack Fry, age 73, of Baraboo died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 28, 2020 with family by his side. John, son of Wayne and Esther (Powell) Fry was born May 1, 1946. On Dec. 16, 1965 he was drafted into the US Army and proudly served in the 101st Airborne until his honorable discharge on Dec. 15, 1967. He was united......

Alice Jo Rhinehart, age 82 of Reedsburg, WI, passed away on Saturday March 28, 2020 at Casa De Oakes in Reedsburg, WI. She was born in Baraboo, WI on March 4, 1938 to parents Virgil and Melba (McConnell) Rhinehart. Alice adored baking, embroidery, and her family. She was a longtime member at Reedsburg United Methodist Church. Sh......

Chris S. Olson, age 52, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital. Chris, son of Chris and Patricia (Gawronski) Olson was born Aug. 11, 1967 in Reedsburg.The most important thing to Chris was spending time with hisfamily. He not so patiently waited for his every Sunday pick ups to come hometo spen......

Duaine Leland Young, age 86, of Baraboo passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. Duaine, son of Walter and Isabell (Soletske) Young was born May 27, 1933 in New London, Wisconsin. He proudly served in the US Army as a pole lineman from June 3, 1953 until his honorable discharge on May 13, 1955. On J......

David Dave Dean Luetkens, Age 78 of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday March 15, 2020. He was born in Baraboo, WI on June 3, 1941 to parents Ervin and Nellie (Seamans) Luetkens.On December 6, 1969 in Jasper, Alabama, Dave and Lou Thomas were united in marriage. He Graduated from Baraboo High School in 1960, and he was a member of th......

John Labeots, Sr., age 79 of Baraboo, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living. John, son of Walter and Stella (Hahn) Labeots was born Aug. 29, 1940. He was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago where he participated on the wrestling, baseball and football teams. John was united in marriage to ......

Keith P. Nechvatal, also known as Papa Keith and Bapa, age 72 of Baraboo, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Keith, son of Donald and Rosemary (McGuire) Nechvatal was born Aug. 20, 1947 in Dodgeville. He was a graduate of Iowa Grant High School. On April 4, 1987 he was united in marriage t......

Marion I. Lindenau, age 91, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital with family by her side. Marion was born April 18, 1928 to Carl and Clary (Danielsdotter) Carlson in Chicago, Illinois. Marion lost her parents at age 4 and started living at Childrens Lutheran Home in Chicago along with her three siblings. At age......

Mary Ann Elizabeth Willett, age 85 of Baraboo, passed away on January 31, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital. She was born in South Dakota on May 27, 1934 to parents Chris Jensen and Cicely Elizabeth Wahala.On May 1, 1954 in Minnesota she married Robert Willett. They raised their children in Reesville and Mauston before moving to Barabo......

Glenn A. Herndon, age 92, of Baraboo passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. Glenn, son of Jess and Maddie (Adams) Herndon was born Aug. 25, 1927 in South Carolina. On Dec. 1, 1951 he was united in marriage to Eunayne A. Puttkamer; she preceded him in death on June 22, 2011. In 1945 he enlisted int......

George Roche, age 90, of Madison passed away peacefully with family at his side on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. George was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the son of Louis and Irene Roche.George spent his life as part owner of the Panoramic Resort, along with his sister Helen, brother Nick &a......

Richard G. Dick Jackson, age 87, of Baraboo passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at St. Clare Meadows with family by his side. Richard, son of Garland and Virginia (Edwards) Jackson was born Feb. 5, 1933 in Sparta. He was a graduate of Sparta High. On Aug. 2, 1950 he enlisted in the US Air Force, serving his country fo......

Teressa Ann Anderson (63) of Baraboo, formerly of Stoughton, WI went home to be with her savior on Sunday, February 16, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Stubborn and passionate are two words to describe Teressa but the underlying directive was always love.Teressa was born in Stotts City, Missouri and moved to Stoughton, WI shortly......

Karen Ann Clary, age 74 of Coriscana, Texas, formerly of Baraboo passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. She moved to Texas due to declining health and to be closer to her daughters. Karen, daughter of Donald and Vera Quinn was born Oct. 8, 1945. On March 20, 1964 she was united in marriage to William H. Clary; he preceded her in dea......

Joan R. Brophy, age 87 of Baraboo passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. Joan, daughter of Edwin and Rose Sauer was born Jan. 25, 1933. On June 16, 1956 she was united in marriage to Patrick C. Brophy; he preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 2015. She was a homemaker her entire life. Joan loved to go swimming and ......

William H. Bill Zuch, age 75, lifelong resident of Baraboo, passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at home with his family by his side. William, son of Carl and Selma (Zimmerman) Zuch was born in Baraboo on Jan. 3, 1945. On May 31, 1975 he was united in marriage to Darlene Curtis. Bill was drafted into the United States Army on March ......

Jerold D. Jerry Smith passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at St. Clare Hospice House with family by his side. Jerry was born July 30, 1941 in Columbia County. On Feb. 14, 1998 he was united in marriage to Diane Tourdot. He was employed by Baraboo Sysco for 45 years as well as Viking Village Foods in Reedsburg after his retirement. ......

Arleen M. Rick, age 97 of the Town of Baraboo, passed away with family by her side at St. Clare Meadows Care Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Arleen was the daughter of Ernest and Hattie (Cridelich) Volz and was born on Feb. 17, 1922. On May 9, 1946 she was united in marriage to John D. Rick, he preceded her in death on Aug. 4,......

Donna Marie Mueller, age 73 of Baraboo, unexpectedly found herself dancing into the loving arms of her husband Wayne on Friday, January 31, 2020. Donna, daughter of Philip and Lorena (Stopper) Cowles was born May 8, 1946 in Baraboo. She was united in marriage to Wayne D. Mueller on June 12, 1965 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in B......

Carol Virginia Beckius passed away December 14, 2019 at the Hospice House in Baraboo. She was born February 5, 1947 to Stewart and Arlene (Holsaple) Hoege.She married James Beckius in June 1967. To this union, one son, Joseph James, was born.In her earlier years, Carol worked as a secretary in the Sauk County Courthouse for Dist......

Alice Hook, age 92 of Baraboo, passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. Alice, daughter of Christopher and Ester Yoss was born Dec. 7, 1927. She attended Baraboo High School, Class of 1945. On Oct. 15, 1950 she was united in marriage to Wayne Hook. She was employed by AT&T for 30 years and retired as a manager. In her free time ......

Anthony Tony Klemm, age 73, of North Freedom passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at home. Anthony, son of Virgil and Virginia (Dunse) Klemm was born Dec. 12, 1946. He grew up in the Happy Hill area of North Freedom playing in the woods and valleys with his brother, Dick. He attended Happy Hill Grade School and later St. Johns Luth......

Nathan Dale Sweatt, went to heaven on January 25, 2020. He was 68 years old.Nathan, son of Thomas Charles Sweatt and Lona Mai Sweatt was born March 25, 1951 in Green Field, Tennessee.On November 28, 1970 he married the love of his life, Barbara Ethel (Coder) Sweatt. They have been married for 49 years.He was employed as a farmer......

Boots (Duane) Allen Quandt, age 57of Reedsburg passed away with family by his side on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at UW Hospital after a brief illness.Duane, son of James and Gertrude (Kohlhapp) Quandt was born Dec. 20, 1962. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School. He was employed by Carpenter Glass in Baraboo for many years and m......

William Ray Bill Schellenberger, age 67 of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg with his wife by his side.He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Alice; siblings, Joyce (Roger) Deal, Dean (Marthie) Schellenberger, Judy (Roger) Cormican; brother-in-law, James Miser, Jr.; sisters-in-law, Rut......

William Bill H. Taylor, age 85, passed away on Sunday January 19, 2020.Bill was born at home in Chicago on July, 27 1934 to John Edgar Taylor and Grace Helen (Johncock) Taylor. Bill and his parents moved to Peru, Indiana when he was 12. They moved back to Chicago when Bill was 17. He proudly served his country in the Army in the......

Edith Elizabeth Fredericks (Gaffney) passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Edith was born May 14, 1923 in Oxford, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Guy and Emma (Drew) Gaffney. Born a farm girl, she graduated from Oxford High School and married Charles Alden Fredericks on October 28, 1944. Charles was her childhood sweethe......

Devera "Devy" Lynn (Dick) Brescia, age 70, passed away peacefully with her husband and sister at her side on January 12, 2020, at St. Clare Meadows.Devy was born May 19, 1949, to Roger (Crash) and Genevieve (Johnston) Dick in Baraboo. She married James Carmine Brescia on June 26, 1972, at Durwards Glen, Baraboo. They were marrie......

December 1, 1955 December 27, 2019. Deanna Ruth Whalen (nee Schaefer) was born in Northridge, CA on December 1, 1955. She died of natural causes at age 64 in Sherman Oaks, CA, on December 27, 2019. Deanna was raised in Burbank, CA and Denver, CO. In 1976, she received a BS in Business Administration from the University of Denve......

Andrew (Andy) W. Basinas, 97, died Monday, December 30, 2019 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living. He was born November 13, 1922 in Lowell, Mass. to Greek immigrant parents, Vasilious and Antonia Basinas. He married Shirley Nesheim on October 20, 1945. She preceded him in death in 2014 after 68 years of marriage. He was preceded in d......

Kristine Lee Kris Pittman, age 56 of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at her home. She was born on Sept. 23, 1963 to Sharon and Lloyd Pittman of Marshall, WI. She moved to Baraboo with her family in 1978. Kris attended Baraboo High School and graduated with the class of 1982. She......

It was a wonderful life, and though she regretted leaving it, she considered the breadth of the Milky Way and said, I will see you in the stars. Deri Robertson Ament was born on May 14, 1945 in Detroit, MI to Daniel and Doris Robertson. She left us on January 5, 2020. Deri grew up in Woodland Hills, CA, graduating from W. H. Taf......

Bonnadine Bonnie E. (Rider) Stieve, 89, of Baraboo, left to be with God on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center.Bonnie, the daughter of Emma and Morgan Rider, was born on September 26, 1930 in Baraboo. She was united in marriage to Harold Bud Stieve on June 26, 1948 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Baraboo. ......

David H. Schroeder, age 71 years, of North Freedom, passed away Saturday January 4, 2020 at the Hospice House in Baraboo after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He passed away peacefully with family by his side. He will be missed dearly by his wife Vicki of 34 years, his daughter, grandchildren, as well as other family and ......

Linda S. Sandmire, age 71 of Mauston, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. Linda, daughter of Allan and Betty Johnson was born June 3, 1948. Burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery.......

Ellen Elaine Lombard, age 71, of North Freedom, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at UW Hospital. Ellen, daughter of Max and Lillian (Burr) McNurlen was born Feb. 20, 1948 in Richland Center. She was a graduate of Richland Center High School. On Oct. 28, 1967 she was united in marriage to Clinton Lombard at St. Johns Lutheran Ch......

Carol Virginia Beckius passed away December 14, 2019 at the Hospice House in Baraboo. She was born February 5, 1947 to Stewart and Arlene (Holsaple) Hoege.She married James Beckius in June 1967. To this union, one son, Joseph James, was born.In her earlier years, Carol worked as a secretary in the Sauk County Courthouse for Dist......

Daniel L. Jesse, age 62, of Baraboo, passed away December 11, 2019 at his home in Baraboo. He was born in Baraboo, WI to parents Gordon and Ramona (Klemm) Jesse on April 27, 1957.He spent most of his career as a chef but spent the end of his career working at Ho Chunk as a money service operator. He loved spending time with his......

Kerry Elaine Enochs, age 73, of Baraboo (formerly of Lake Zurich, IL), passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at home. Kerry, daughter of Joseph and Kathryn (Barry) Enochs was born in Chicago on June 29, 1946. She lived in the Chicago area for many years prior to moving to Baraboo. Kerry worked as a file clerk for Bankers Life an......

Edna Mae (Burton) Louck, 91, of Baraboo, passed away on December 5th, 2019 at Our House in Wisconsin Dells. Edna was born in Portage on June 29th, 1928, to parents John and Hazel Burton.Edna married Lloyd Louck on November 19, 1948 and they had six children. She was an amazing wife and mother who enjoyed baking, cooking, sewing,......

Eugene Zeke Ramsey, age 83, of Baraboo passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital with his family by his side. Eugene, son of Perry and Marcella (Weise) Ramsey was born July 27, 1936 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1955. Zeke was united in marriage to Charlotte E. Curnow on June 4, 19......

James Neilson Frank, age 72, of Baraboo, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows with his family by his side. James, son of Reuben Walter and Mary Louise (Wiechers) Frank was born March 12, 1947 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. On July 14, 1973 he was united in marriage to Gail Ann Wilcox.Jim was always a car guy, af......

Thaya Terri Whitson, age 86, died peacefully, with her family by her side, on Wednesday November 27, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg WI. Terri was born on October 28, 1933, in Chicago Il, the daughter of Alan and Rose (Bruketa) Hultgren.In her early years, she was known to her family as Ted. Even though she was born in C......

Bertha M. Fernstaedt, age 90, of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 with her family by her side. Bertha, daughter of Guy and Emma Ruter was born Feb. 16, 1929 in Illinois. She was united in marriage to Glenn W. Fernstaedt on Jan. 17, 1948; he preceded in death on Aug. 10, 1999. Together Bertha and Glenn owned the I......

Peter Anthony Watling passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, aged 75, at his home in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He was born and raised in London, England. He married Mary Ellen Slowikowski in Chicago, Illinois in 1969 and immigrated to the United States in 1971, settling in St. Charles, Illinois, and later residing in Florida and Wi......

Albert George Zick, 96, passed away peacefully in his rural North Freedom home on Sunday, November 24, 2019, with all his family present.Albert was born July 10, 1923 in the village of Denzer in the township of Honey Creek, Sauk County, Wisconsin. His parents were George Herman and Lydia Amanda (Klipstein) Zick, the proprietors ......

Michael A. Mike Haller, age 86, of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo while on hospice care, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael, son of Joseph and Agnes (Beer) Haller was born May 20, 1933 in Plain. He enlisted in the US Army on June 9, 1953 a......

Virgil Kasper died on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at home. He became aware of an acute stage four cancer in April 2019. Treatments were not effective, and Virgil elected to enter the in home hospice program August 1. Virgil state that My God and I have an agreement to enable me to Live as fully as possible to death. Mission has......

Marliese M. Christian peacefully passed away on November 5, 2019 in the hands of God while in hospice care. Her loving family was by her side.Marliese was born on November 19, 1932 in Jebenhausen, Germany. She came to Davenport Iowa in 1956 where she met her husband of 59 years, John Christian. He preceded her in death in 2016.M......

Judith Ann Judy Fahney, age 75 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Our House Assisted Living with her family by her side. Judith, daughter of Oscar and Amelia (Wiesner) Jung was born October 21, 1944. She was united in marriage to Gerald Jerry Fahney on November 3, 1973 at St. John of God in the Town......

Phillip Edward Phil Pointon, age 86 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center with his loving family by his side. Phillip, son of Ralph and Dorothy (Dorow) Pointon was born December 15, 1932 in Baraboo. He graduated from Baraboo High School, Class of 1951. On October 16, 1......

Kent Flodin, PortageSmiling and laughing until his last moments with us, Kent Flodin passed away peacefully on October 24, 2019 in his home in Portage overlooking the Wisconsin river with his closest loved ones by his side. His passion for nature brought him much joy and the view of the river and the birds and wildlife he saw fr......

Vada Ivaline Schwenkhoff passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 at Our House in Reedsburg.Vada was born on July 7, 1923 to Ludwig and Elsie (Dieter) Zimmerman, one of 11 children.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Orville, son, Ron; four sisters and three brothers.She is survived by her daughter, Lonni......

Dorothy Alice (Platt) Will, age 97 of Baraboo, died October 31, 2019. She was born on January 9, 1922 in Baraboo to Harold J. and Esther C. (Zimmerly) Platt and has been a resident of Baraboo most of her life.She was married to Arthur Will on February 22, 1941 at St. Johns Lutheran Church. Before retiring she worked for the City......

Cletus Hooks, age 91, of Baraboo passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Cletus, son of Bert and Harriett (Tindell) Hooks was born Aug. 26, 1928 in Platteville. Cletus enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Army 4th Infantry. He was stationed......