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Joseph G. `Joe` Knoop
Date of Birth:September 05, 1968
Date of Death:March 24, 2024
Joseph Gerard “Joe” Knoop, age 55, of Oak Grove, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a warrior who never complained and maintained a can-do attitude throughout his incredible 5-year fight against cancer. Joe was born September 5, 1968, in Baraboo, Wiscon......
Michael A. Snyder
Date of Birth:May 26, 1947
Date of Death:December 26, 2023
Michael A. "Mike" Snyder, age 76, of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 surrounded by his children at home. A service to celebrate a life well lived for Mike Snyder will take place at 10:30am on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, Baraboo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that......
John A. Blau
Date of Birth:July 31, 1937
Date of Death:March 26, 2024
John A. Blau, age 86, of Baraboo, passed away on March 26, 2024 at SSM Hospice House in Baraboo, surrounded by his wife and daughter, Melanie.John was born on July 31, 1937 at home in Caledonia Township in Merrimac, the son of Frank and Rose (Ruhland) Blau. Following 10th grade, he worked on the family farm then he went to ......
Lorna J. Pitt
Date of Birth:December 30, 1929
Date of Death:March 21, 2024
BARABOO-Lorna J. Pitt, 94, died peacefully Thursday March 21, 2024 in her room at Oak Park Place surrounded by family.Lorna was born in Viroqua, WI on December 30, 1929, the daughter of Chester Hampton and Wilma Irene (Erickson) Ames.She was a product of a public education in a one-room schoolhouse in rural Retreat, WI and recei......
August R. `Bob` Wentland
Date of Birth:February 11, 1954
Date of Death:March 26, 2024
August R. “Bob” Wentland, age 70, of Rock Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Bob was born to August and LaVern (Barkow) Wentland on February 11, 1954 in Michigan City, Indiana. He married Gladys G. Groth on August 16, 2011 in Sauk County, Baraboo. He was ......
Dean Voeks
Date of Birth:September 22, 1942
Date of Death:March 25, 2024
Dean W. Voeks, age 81, of Merrimac, passed away early in the morning on Monday, March 25, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dean was born to Elroy and Maxine (Ray) Voeks on September 22, 1942 in Warrensburg, Missouri. Dean graduated from Baraboo High School in 1960. He went on to Valparaiso University and o......
Joan L. Petrulis
Date of Birth:March 04, 1937
Date of Death:March 12, 2024
Joan L. Petrulis, nee Indovina, age 87, of Reedsburg went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Sister’s of Saint Mary Health St. Clare Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.She was born March 4, 1937 to Anthony and Antoinette Indovina (Chiaramonte), and grew up in Chicago, IL. She graduated from ......
Stephen J. Rundio III
Date of Birth:October 22, 1936
Date of Death:March 10, 2024
Stephen J. Rundio III, age 87, of Baraboo, died peacefully March 10, 2024, at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo.Stephen was born October 22, 1936 in Egg Harbor, NJ, to Martha (Kraan) and Stephen Rundio. He grew up in Egg Harbor, where he graduated from St. Joseph High School in Hammonton, NJ. He attended Guilford College ......
Ruth K. Dobush
Date of Birth:January 05, 1949
Date of Death:March 08, 2024
Ruth K. Dobush, age 75, of Reedsburg/Baraboo, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 8, 2024, at her home. Ruth, daughter of Lennard and Corrine (Culotta) Wahlberg was born on January 5, 1949 in Chicago. She was a Steinmetz High School Graduate, Class of 1967. Ruth obtained her bachelor’s degree in teaching f......
Helen C. Moyer
Date of Birth:October 21, 1923
Date of Death:March 01, 2024
Helen C. Moyer, age 100, of Baraboo, passed away on March 1, 2024 at St. Clare Hospital. Helen was born on October 21,1923 to William Jasper and Mattie (Clark) Crampton in Lynchburg, Ohio. She married Maurice Moyer in July of 1945; they moved to Baraboo in 1964. They were active members of the First United Methodist Church ......
Nancy Clara McNamara
Date of Birth:March 17, 1941
Date of Death:March 03, 2024
Nancy Clara McNamara, age 82, of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Nancy, daughter of Frank and Irma (Meyer) Riley was born March 17, 1941 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School. She was united in marriage to Gerald “Pat” McNamara in 1963; he preceded her i......
Dennis Michael Crowley
Date of Birth:October 16, 1950
Date of Death:March 01, 2024
Dennis Michael Joseph Crowley passed away suddenly on Friday, March 1, 2024 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 16, 1950. He graduated from West Allis Central High School and went on to become many things. He enlisted after high school in the Marie Corps. and was honorarily......
Marvin L. `Marv` Vold
Date of Birth:January 28, 1936
Date of Death:February 27, 2024
Marvin L. Vold, age 88, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at St. Clare Hospital with family by his side.Marv was born January 28, 1936 in Madison, Wisconsin, where he was raised by Matthias and Kathleen Esser. On July 16,1955 he was united in marriage to Nancie Jones at the Presbyterian Church in B......
Andrew John `Andy` Mitchell
Date of Birth:January 23, 1959
Date of Death:February 29, 2024
Andrew John “Andy” Mitchell, age 65, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at home. Andrew, son of Robert V. and Gertrude (LeSage) Mitchell was born January 23, 1959. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1977. On October 11, 1980 he was united in marriage to Julie G. Naquin; she preceded......
Joseph W. `Joe` Ward
Date of Birth:March 02, 1933
Date of Death:February 28, 2024
Joseph W. Ward, age 90, of Baraboo, became history on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at St. Clare Hospital surrounded by loved ones.Joe was born March 2, 1933 in Baraboo, the son of Henry and Madeleine Ward. Joe was the oldest of two boys and grew up in North Freedom. Joe learned at an early age to be independent and work hard. He......
Melva M. Ringelstetter
Date of Birth:October 12, 1956
Date of Death:February 25, 2024
Melva M. Ringelstetter, age 67, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her family.Melva, daughter of Melvin and Adeline (Thralow) Geyman was born on October 12, 1956 in Baraboo. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1974 and was united in marriage with Gordon Ringelstetter on......
Raymond F. `Ray` Seiler
Date of Birth:October 29, 1941
Date of Death:February 26, 2024
Raymond F. “Ray” Seiler, age 82, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, February 26, 2024 at home. Raymond, son of Louis and Phyllis (Storandt) Seiler was born October 29, 1941. Ray was a graduate of Portage High School and furthered his studies by obtaining a communications degree......
Ashley Sierra Beaton
Date of Birth:October 25, 1985
Date of Death:February 23, 2024
Ashley Sierra Beaton, age 38, passed away unexpectedly at her home Friday, February 23, 2024 in Monroe, WI. Ashley was born on October 25, 1985 in Baraboo to Stephanie Kay Beaton. Ashley has been with her mother for many years.  They both have had very bad health issues and helped each other until the end. For the past......
Crystal A. Wells
Date of Birth:July 17, 1952
Date of Death:February 20, 2024
Crystal A. Wells, age 71, of Baraboo passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at home. Crystal, daughter of Robert and Belva (Harrison) Pickett was born July 17, 1952 at St. Mary’s Ringling Hospital in Baraboo. On November 2, 1972 she was united in marriage to Louie J. Wells; he preceded......
Robert `Bob` Daniel Frank
Date of Birth:February 02, 1939
Date of Death:February 16, 2024
Robert “Bob” Daniel Frank, age 85, of Baraboo passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at St. Clare Hospital.  Robert, son of Daniel and Ida (Ballard) Frank was born Feb. 2, 1939, he was the youngest of seven. Bob served in the Wisconsin National Guard and was called to active duty in 1961 during the Berlin Crisis......
Elaine J. Williams
Date of Birth:May 12, 1940
Date of Death:February 19, 2024
Elaine J. Williams passed away on February 19, 2024 in Baraboo Wisconsin.I was born May 12th, 1940, in Powers Lake, North Dakota to Marvin and Esther (Lindberg) Vixo.My Sister Sharon joined us when I was 2 1/2. At age 6 when I went off to school, a whole new world opened up for me. There I was introduced to other children my age......
Susan `Sue` M. Hiles
Date of Birth:April 24, 1957
Date of Death:February 13, 2024
Susan "Sue" M. Hiles, age 66, of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2024 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Susan, the daughter of John and Ardis (Thousand) Hiles, was born in Madison on April 24, 1957. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1975. Susan worked in Medical Records at Care Wiscons......
Juanita M. Klemm
Date of Birth:September 08, 1941
Date of Death:February 10, 2024
Juanita M. Klemm, age 82, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024 at Our House Assisted Living in Baraboo, surrounded by her family. Juanita, daughter of Frank Sr. and Helen (Zuch) Klemm was born as a twin, on September 08, 1941 in Baraboo. She was the sixth of eight children. Juanita was a graduate of Barab......
Ronald `Ron` Sersland
Date of Birth:June 30, 1960
Date of Death:February 05, 2024
Our hearts are sad to share the unfortunate news that Ron Sersland, age 63, of Reedsburg, died on Monday, February 5, 2024 in a devastating car accident. A man who dedicated his entire life to his family and the dairy industry, Ron will be remembered as a loving, supportive, hard-working, dedicated, passionate, smart, and humoro......
Rodney D. Sprecher
Date of Birth:March 02, 1930
Date of Death:February 07, 2024
Rodney D. Sprecher, age 93, of Baraboo, died on February 7, 2024, at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family.  Rodney was born in Baraboo on March 2, 1930, the son of Noble and Harriet (Hood) Sprecher.  He was united in marriage to Jacqueline Ann Bazzill at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Bar......
Norma Lee Sophie
Date of Birth:March 06, 1938
Date of Death:February 04, 2024
Norma Lee Sophie, age 85, of Baraboo, passed away at Oak Park Place peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. Norma, daughter of Norman and Florence (Kidd) Wulf was born in Chicago, IL on March 6, 1938. She was united in marriage to Charles T. Sophie, May 3, 1958 at St. Francis Borgia in Chicago.She was a home......
Patricia Ann Lee
Date of Birth:June 22, 1933
Date of Death:February 02, 2024
Patricia Ann Lee, age 90, of Baraboo, died peacefully on her late husband’s favorite holiday, Groundhog Day, February 2, 2024.  Patricia was born on June 22, 1933 to Charles and Ida (Jordan) Linn in Astico, Wisconsin. Patricia graduated from Columbus High School in 1951, then attended St. Mary’s Hospital Sc......
Kelly Morehouse
Date of Birth:June 12, 1965
Date of Death:January 31, 2024
Kelly Morehouse, age 58 of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly at St. Clare Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 of natural causes. Kelly, daughter of Cletus and Lorraine (Balicki) Lauder was born June 12, 1965. On Dec. 19, 2014 she was united in marriage to Tom Morehouse. Kelly was employed as a food and beverage supervisor for H......
Beverly A. Mickelson
Date of Birth:February 12, 1938
Date of Death:January 26, 2024
Beverly A. Mickelson, age 85, of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at St. Clare Meadows Nursing Home in Baraboo. Bev was born February 12, 1938 on a small, horse-drawn dairy farm near Blanchardville where she formed values and memories that she cherished and shared her entire life. Following High School in Blancha......
June E. Herritz
Date of Birth:August 04, 1956
Date of Death:January 21, 2024
June E. Herritz, age 67, of North Freedom, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2024.  June was born on August 4, 1956 to Hilbert Marion and Genevieve Lottie (Harman) Leatherberry in Baraboo, WI. She spent her childhood growing up on the family farm within the scenic Baraboo Bluff Valley, which was always a special place......
Sharon Lee (Belter) Bulgrin
Date of Birth:August 18, 1944
Date of Death:January 16, 2024
Sharon Lee (Belter) Bulgrin, age 79, of Wisconsin Dells, formerly of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services. Sharon, daughter of Lena and Gustave Belter was born Aug. 18, 1944 in Baraboo. She was united in marriage to Donald Bulgrin in September of 1963. Together Sharon and Donald ran......
Homer Heslep
Date of Birth:July 23, 1931
Date of Death:January 26, 2024
Homer ‘Tex’ Heslep, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 26, 2024 at SSM Hospice House in Baraboo. Homer, the son of Hugh and Hilda (Bourland) Heslep was born on July 23, 1931 in Lake Arthur, Louisiana. Homer graduated from Corpus Christie High School in 1950. He......
Ruth R. Kluender
Date of Birth:November 29, 1935
Date of Death:January 25, 2024
Ruth R. Kluender, age 88, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Sauk County Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Ruth, daughter of Lee and Emma (Capener) Curry was born November 29, 1935. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School. On August 30, 1957 she was united in marriage to Eugene H. Kl......
Beldona Leona White
Date of Birth:December 04, 1935
Date of Death:January 24, 2024
Beldona Leona White, age 88, died at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Born on December 4, 1935 to Otto and Leona Mueller, she was the first of seven kids.  She lived on a dairy farm and was in the barn every day. Beldona graduated from Baraboo High School in 1953.  She married Ronald Stieve on ......
Nancy G. Dvorak
Date of Birth:May 14, 1943
Date of Death:January 21, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful mother and beautiful lady.Nancy Gale Dvorak, nee Lewis, born May 14, 1943, and passed on January 21, 2024. Nancy was preceded in death by her father and mother, Lloyd and Gertrude Lewis, her sister, Cheryl Niemczyk, nephew Gary Niemczyk, her best friend and companion Robert Peterson, and her lifel......
George R. Burgess
Date of Birth:October 08, 1942
Date of Death:January 16, 2024
**SERVICES HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED!** A funeral service for George will be held on TUESDAY, FEB. 6, 2024 at 12, noon, at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Cathy Christman officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Military honors will be conducted at the church ......
Juel Edwin `Jay` Anderson
Date of Birth:July 24, 1936
Date of Death:January 12, 2024
Juel Edwin “Jay” Anderson Jr., age 87, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at SSM Hospice House in Baraboo with family by his side. Jay was born July 24,1936 to Juel and Winifred (Williams) Anderson in Wausau. He lived in Antigo, Appleton, and Portage, where he graduated from High School in 1954. He enlisted......
Andrea Kay `Andie` Beckwith
Date of Birth:July 28, 1964
Date of Death:January 11, 2024
Andrea Kay “Andie” Beckwith, age 59, of Baraboo passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Andrea, daughter of James and Ellen (Schultz) Hauge was born July 28, 1964 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1982. She started her career at Jefferson Home Health until she transi......
Charles E. `Chuck` Gunderson
Date of Birth:March 20, 1931
Date of Death:January 07, 2024
Charles Elwood Gunderson, age 92, finished his race on earth and entered his eternal rest in heaven on Sunday, January 7, 2024.   Charles was born on March 20, 1931 to loving parents, Alice and Elmer Gunderson, and was raised on a small farm an equal distance from Enderlin and Lisbon, North Dakota.  The third of s......
Theodore Ramsey
Date of Birth:January 20, 1942
Date of Death:January 08, 2024
Theodore Ramsey, age 81, of Baraboo, died peacefully at home on Monday, January 8, 2024.  Theodore, son of Charles and Virgina (Dempsey) Ramsey was born January 20, 1942.Theodore served as a marksman in the Army from January 1964 to 1966. He was united in marriage to Eula Aye Shinn in 1965 while stationed at Ft. Bliss. ......
George Neil Maxwell
Date of Birth:June 27, 1938
Date of Death:January 05, 2024
George Neil Maxwell of Greenfield Township, age 85, of Baraboo passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2023.George was the middle son of Neil Maxwell and Grace (Lubecki) Maxwell and was born on June 27, 1938 in Nelsonville, WI. He spent his childhood growing up in Wisconsin Rapids and graduated from Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln......
Patricia M. `Pat` Cabaj
Date of Birth:December 23, 1935
Date of Death:December 30, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Cabaj, age 88, of Baraboo, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, surrounded by her loving family.  Pat was born the daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Comparetto on December 23, 1935, in Chicago, IL. She spent her childhood growing up in the city and gra......
Aurella A. Gurgel
Date of Birth:July 10, 1948
Date of Death:December 31, 2023
Aurella A. Gurgel, age 75, of Rock Springs, passed away peacefully at Wisconsin Dells Health Services on Sunday, December 31, 2023.Aurella, daughter of Fred and Lorraine (Backman) Vogel was born July 10, 1948 in Reedsburg. She was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. In her early years she was employed as a cook at the Oasis and......
Tina L. Kirchberg
Date of Birth:October 05, 1969
Date of Death:December 29, 2023
BARABOO- Tina L. Kirchberg (nee Anderson), age 54, of Baraboo, unexpectedly passed away at her home on December 29, 2023.Tina was born in Monroe on October 05, 1969 to William Buol and Anna (Frenzel) Anderson. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1987. Tina worked at the Square Tavern for many years and also was a housekeep......
Michael A. `Mike` Snyder
Date of Birth:May 26, 1947
Date of Death:December 26, 2023
Michael A. Snyder, age 76 of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 surrounded by his children at home. He was born on May 26, 1947 in Iowa City, Iowa to Allen and Bernice (Hardman) Snyder. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and earned his BS in Dairy Science from Iowa State University in 1972. On June 10, 19......
Robert C. Klingenmeyer
Date of Birth:June 09, 1943
Date of Death:December 27, 2023
BARABOO- Robert C. Klingenmeyer, age 80, of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. Robert was born the fifth child of Clarence and Marjorie (McCoy) Klingenmeyer on June 9, 1943 in Baraboo.  He graduated from Baraboo High School then served his country by enlisting i......
Timothy J. Scharf
Date of Birth:January 31, 1941
Date of Death:December 26, 2023
WISCONSIN DELLS-  Timothy J. Scharf, age 82, of Wisconsin Dells, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, left us peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo.  Tim was born the son of Philip and Margaret (Nolan) Scharf on January 31,1941, in Rochester, NY. He graduated from McQ......
Charles L. `Chuck` Spencer
Date of Birth:October 08, 1946
Date of Death:December 26, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Lee Spencer, age 77 of Baraboo, WI passed away in the early morning hours of December 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his children after a long battle with cancer. A man of profound faith and love of the Trinity, it is fitting that he went home to heaven to celebrate with Jesus and Norma (Chuck&rsq......
Pamela `Pam` Karg
Date of Birth:June 14, 1949
Date of Death:December 20, 2023
BARABOO -- Pamela “Pam” I. Karg passed away at home on December 20, 2023.  Pam was born on June 14, 1949 to Kenneth G. and Jean A. (Running) Sorenson in Milwaukee, WI.  Pam moved with her family to the Baraboo area in 1964, where she attended school and graduated from BSH in 1967.  Pam was united in ma......
James `Jim` Konicki
Date of Birth:February 09, 1944
Date of Death:December 16, 2023
BARABOO --- James, “Jim,” Konicki, age 79, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2023 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.       James was the first-born son of Harry and Julia (Hichinski) Konicki on February 09, 1944 in Manistee, MI.  He attended Manistee High School, graduating......
Donald `Don` Ziemke
Date of Birth:December 29, 1934
Date of Death:December 14, 2023
TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA/BARABOO - Donald Ziemke, age 88, Town of Caledonia farmer, passed away December 14, 2023 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo.Don was born December 29, 1934, the only child of Harold and Esther (Luebke) Ziemke. He went thru the Baraboo School Systems, graduating in 1953. On November 22, 1958 he was united in ma......
Reverend Ervine F. Vomhof
Date of Birth:November 07, 1932
Date of Death:December 12, 2023
BARABOO – Reverend Ervine F. Vomhof, age 91, of Baraboo, went to heaven on December 12, 2023 at Oak Park Place Assisted Living in Baraboo.Ervine was born in Red Wing, MN on November 7, 1932, to Erwin and Pearl (Dille) Vomhof. He grew up on a farm in rural Goodhue, MN. He was confirmed in 1946 at St. John’s Lutheran C......
Patricia Jo `Pat` Sefkar
Date of Birth:March 07, 1955
Date of Death:December 10, 2023
BARABOO - Patricia Jo “Pat” Sefkar, age 68, of Baraboo passed away at home on Sunday, December 10, 2023 after a battle with cancer. Patricia, daughter of Donald and Vera (Zellmer) Quinn was born March 7, 1955. On January 3, 1976 she was united in marriage to Ricky Sefkar. She was employed at the Oral Surgery Cen......
Dale Gene `Chub` Klingenmeyer
Date of Birth:July 19, 1937
Date of Death:December 07, 2023
Dale Gene Klingenmeyer - On December 7, 2023, ”Chub” left his suffering behind. Chub was born July 19, 1937 to Lawrence and Wanda (Meske) Klingenmeyer. He attended grade school at McCoy School in the Town of Freedom. He attended Baraboo High School graduating in 1955. Shortly after graduation, he began working f......
Thomas Dale `Tom` Thill
Date of Birth:August 04, 1939
Date of Death:November 30, 2023
WAUPUN- Thomas Dale “Tom” Thill, age 84, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.Thomas, son of Hilbert and Dorothy (Lombard) Thill was born August 4, 1939 in Hanover, Illinois. He was a graduate of Hanover High School. On August 31, 1963 h......
Lane L. LaViolette
Date of Birth:January 19, 1963
Date of Death:November 25, 2023
Lane LaViolette, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, left this world on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, leaving a legacy of love, resilience, and unforgettable memories. He is joined in death by his parents, Ken and Jane La Violette, brother Larry, and sister-in-law Terri LaViolette. He is fondly remembere......
Marcia Zimmerman
Date of Birth:January 04, 1960
Date of Death:November 18, 2023
LOGANVILLE- Marcia A. Zimmerman, age 63, of Loganville, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Marcia was born on January 4 1960, the daughter of Lorenz and Marie Zimmerman. She enjoyed shooting pool, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren.Marcia is survived by her chil......
Nancy Jo Dillman
Date of Birth:August 15, 1947
Date of Death:November 15, 2023
BARABOO - Nancy Jo Dillman, age 76, of Baraboo since 1982, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 after a lengthy struggle with cancer. Though it’s highly unusual, I’ve decided to compose my own obituary. I was a heavy smoker in my twenties and thirties, and I quit cold turkey in 1989, over thirty y......
Gary Lee Steinhorst
Date of Birth:December 28, 1943
Date of Death:November 12, 2023
Gary L. Steinhorst, age 79, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at St. Clare Hospital.  Gary, son of Raymond and Gladys Steinhorst was born in Baraboo on Dec. 28, 1943. He grew up in the Baraboo area and graduated from Baraboo High School. Gary was a farmer his entire......
Robert Charles Luther
Date of Birth:December 02, 1947
Date of Death:November 10, 2023
MCFARLAND - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Charles Luther of McFarland, a beloved husband, father, opa, brother, uncle, and friend. He departed this world on November 10, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting legacy.Robert was born on December 2, 1947 to Herman and Louisa (nee Laubmeier) in ......
Dianne M. Rathman
Date of Birth:August 25, 1946
Date of Death:November 05, 2023
Dianne M. (Mortensen) Rathman, age 77, of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary Hospital in Madison.Dianne was born on August 25, 1946, in Baraboo, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Farr) Mortensen. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1964. She married Kenneth Rathman on May 8th, 1......
Sandra `Sandy` Hendrickson
Date of Birth:October 27, 1954
Date of Death:October 31, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Hendrickson passed away on October 31st, 2023 at Skaalen Skilled Nursing Home in Stoughton at the age of 69, after battling cancer. Sandy was employed at the University Hospital-Madison for over 25 years in the medical records and pediatric departments. She also was employed at Springs Window......
Raymond `Ray` Schendel, Sr.
Date of Birth:December 14, 1943
Date of Death:October 27, 2023
Raymond C. “Ray” Schendel, Sr., age 79, of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at St. Clare Hospital. Raymond was born Dec. 14, 1943 in LaCrosse. Ray was adopted by Harold and Ann (Dahmer) Schendel at a young age and attended schools in the Sparta area. Ray moved his family to the Baraboo area in the late 1......
Marcia `Lynn` Erickson
Date of Birth:November 17, 1947
Date of Death:October 27, 2023
Marcia “Lynn” Erickson, age 75, of North Freedom, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 with family by her side.  Marcia, daughter of Benjamin and Genevieve (Gnewikow) Williams was born Nov. 17, 1947. She was a graduate of Sauk Prairie High School. She was united in marriage to James “Jim......
Philip R. Maas
Date of Birth:September 25, 1933
Date of Death:October 23, 2023
Philip R. Maas, age 90, of Baraboo, WI went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 23, 2023 at St. Clare Hospital, Agrace Hospice.  He was the second of five children born to Ray D. and Hazel I. (Patefield) Maas. He was born at home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on September 25, 1933.  His father's job moved the fa......
Gerald F. `Jerry` Cummings
Date of Birth:December 19, 1933
Date of Death:October 23, 2023
Gerald Francis "Jerry" Cummings, age 89, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 at St. Clare Hospital with family by his side. Jerry, son of Raymond and Marcella (Sullivan) Cummings was born on Dec. 19, 1933 in Baraboo. He was the 5thof 6 boys. He attended the Lower Dells Grade School, St. Joseph Catholic Sc......
Joseph H. Wedekind
Date of Birth:January 04, 1929
Date of Death:October 21, 2023
Joseph H. Wedekind, age 94 of Baraboo, passed away on October 21, 2023. Joseph was born on January 4, 1929 in Baraboo, the son of Joseph C. and Lena (Klingenmeyer) Wedekind. He was a 1947 graduate of Baraboo High School. Joseph was united in marriage to Betty Jean Platt on January 7, 1950. He was employed by H.E. Wickus Food Mar......
Dorothy Zimmerman
Date of Birth:February 06, 1932
Date of Death:October 18, 2023
Dorothy Marie (Ennis) Zimmerman, age 91 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023 at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital.Dorothy, daughter of Lawrence and Lillian (Schneider) Ennis was born Feb. 6, 1932 in Hillsboro.Dorothy had a great sense of humor, a contagious laugh and a warm compassionate heart. She loved getting to......
Gregory V. `Greg` Laughnan
Date of Birth:January 10, 1946
Date of Death:October 14, 2023
Gregory "Greg" Laughnan, age 77, passed away on Saturday, October 14th, 2023.A loving husband, father and grandfather, he was a man who connected deeply with nature and taught his family to appreciate the natural world. He was a man of kindness and integrity, who made everyone feel welcome in his home.Greg lived his life on his ......
James William `Jim` Ulrich
Date of Birth:April 16, 1932
Date of Death:October 15, 2023
James William "Jim" Ulrich, age 91, of Baraboo, formerly of North Freedom, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at St. Clare Hospital with family by his side. James, son of Reinhardt and Eleanor (Lifke) Ulrich was born April 16, 1932. He was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. On July 14, 1956, he was united in marriage to Alic......
Everett Charles Cook
Date of Birth:October 05, 1939
Date of Death:October 12, 2023
Everett Charles Cook, age 84, passed away on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI after complications from a fall. Everett was born on October 5th, 1939 at St. Mary's - Ringling Hospital in Baraboo, WI to Forrest Stephen Cook and Myrtle E. Cook. Everett served in the Army National Guard from 1957 to......
Frederick `Fred` Kruse Jr.
Date of Birth:February 06, 1935
Date of Death:September 29, 2023
Frederick "Fred" Kruse Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully in Baraboo on Friday, September 29, 2023 of congestive heart failure.Fred was born February 6, 1935 as Frederick Charles Kruse Jr. in Chicago, Illinois; the son of Frederick C. Kruse Sr. and Annabelle Vercruysse Kruse.Fred graduated from Baraboo Senior High School in the......
Keith L. Goerks
Date of Birth:July 18, 1946
Date of Death:September 30, 2023
Keith L. Goerks passed away at home on September 30, 2023 after a long illness. He was born on July 18, 1946 to LeRoy and Vernice (Wallsch). He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran church and remained a lifelong member. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1964. Keith was united in marriage to Kathleen (Montanye......
Thomas H. Snyder
Date of Birth:March 31, 1955
Date of Death:September 30, 2023
Thomas H. Snyder, 68 of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 surrounded by his family at Aspirus Health Care Hospital in Portage, WI. Thomas was born on March 31, 1955 to Howard and Elsie (Bolton) Snyder.On September 8, 1979, Thomas was united in marriage to Charlotte Radke. The couple lived in Baraboo all of the......
David Roland Olson Wick
Date of Birth:May 01, 1944
Date of Death:September 27, 2023
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, David Roland Olson Wick finished his earthly race and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. David was born May 1, 1944, in Janesville, WI to Henry O. Wick Sr. and Minnie M. ne Pilz Wick. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School and furthered his education at Whitewater a......
Amber Lea English
Date of Birth:November 07, 1991
Date of Death:September 05, 2023
Amber Lea English, age 31, passed away on September 5, 2023 at UW Hospital, Madison WI.Amber was born on November 7, 1991 in Burlington, WI. She was a shining light; her radiant smile would light up a room. She had an original and infectious laugh that would get you laughing with her.Amber's greatest love was Bella, her American......
Donald R. Premo
Date of Birth:August 19, 1934
Date of Death:September 24, 2023
Donald R. Premo, age 89, of Baraboo passed away Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services. Donald, son of Bernice Premo was born Aug. 19, 1934. In his free time, he enjoyed coloring and doing puzzles.Survivors include cousin, Charlotte Copus as well other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his mom;......
Barbara Jean Rabuck
Date of Birth:April 06, 1937
Date of Death:September 25, 2023
Barbara Jean Rabuck, age 86, passed away September 25, 2023, at Meadow View Memory Care, in Baraboo. Barbara was born to Bernard and Clara (Feltz) Winter on April 6, 1937, in Denver, Colorado. Barbara married Clifford Earl Rabuck on June 30, 1962, in Lodi at the First Lutheran Church, they renewed their vows at St. Joseph Cathol......
Judith L. `Judie` Smith
Date of Birth:May 09, 1942
Date of Death:September 22, 2023
Judith Leonora Wollschlager Smith passed away at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City on Friday, September 22, 2023.Judie was born on May 9th, 1942, at Reedsburg Hospital. She went to Elder Ridge Grade School and moved to Baraboo and graduated from Baraboo High School in 1960. Was baptized and confirmed at Westfield Zion Lutheran......
Joyce McIntyre
Date of Birth:January 02, 1938
Date of Death:September 22, 2023
Joyce McIntyre, age 85, of Fairfield, died on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital. Joyce, daughter of Edward and Alice (Chandler) McIntyre was born Jan. 2, 1938. She was a person of simple pleasures and took great pride in maintaining her lawn. She enjoyed gardening and was a talented artist.She is survived by extended......
Richard Davis
Date of Birth:February 13, 1941
Date of Death:September 19, 2023
Richard T. Davis, age 82, of Baraboo passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 at home. Richard, son of Robert and Elva (Tatton) Davis was born Feb. 13, 1941 in Orangeville, Utah. In high school he was a student body president, played trumpet in band and participated on the baseball, track and fie......
Fran (Russell) Durkee
Date of Birth:July 14, 1947
Date of Death:September 11, 2023
Fran Durkee (Russell), July 14,1947 -September 11, 2023. Our dear wife and mother passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 11, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Fran was born on July 14, 1947 in Keyser, West Virginia to Hubert J. Russell and Julie Ann Groh Russell. Fran grew up in St. Nazianz, WI and ......
Paul Cripe
Date of Birth:May 13, 1962
Date of Death:September 11, 2023
Paul Cripe, age 61, of Merrimac, WI passed away of a heart attack on September 11, 2023. Paul, son of Ken Cripe and Barbara Van Alstine was born on May 13, 1962. He married the love of his life, Rita, on December 8th, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Paul worked as an excellent meat cutter all his life. He enjoyed spending his free tim......
Janet E. Platt
Date of Birth:July 23, 1935
Date of Death:September 07, 2023
Janet Elaine Platt passed away September 7, 2023 She fought a 6+ year battle with cancer. She went peacefully with her loving family at her side. Janet, daughter of Hubert and Mildred (Mueller) Bindley was born July 23, 1935 in Portage, Wisconsin. On Feb. 18, 1956 she was united in marriage to Robert Arthur "Bob" Platt, Jr. in B......
John J. Pier
Date of Birth:December 23, 1943
Date of Death:September 11, 2023
John J. Pier passed away on September 11th, 2023 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison, Wi. John was born on December 23rd, 1943 to Philip & Marcella Pier in Milwaukee, WI. On September 21st, 1963 he married Diane Emery who preceded him in death in 1995. Together they raised 3 children, Carrie, Jeff & Don. He was blessed ......
Helen Elizabeth (Klaetsch) Abbs
Date of Birth:June 25, 1939
Date of Death:August 29, 2023
Helen Elizabeth (Klaetsch) Abbs passed away suddenly on August 29, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. Helen was the oldest daughter of William and Ada Klaetsch, born on June 25, 1939. Helen married John Abbs on July 17, 1965. Together they raised 6 children: Victoria, Victor, June, Robert, Randall, Debra. They were l......
Robert Henry `Bob` Hackett
Date of Birth:January 07, 1942
Date of Death:September 02, 2023
Robert H. "Bob" Hackett, age 81, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 after a long battle with Dementia. Robert, son of Prescott "Scotty" and LaVerna (Keith) Hackett was born January 7, 1942. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School. Bob proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1960 - 1964. During his tim......
Beverly Jean `Bev` Vertein
Date of Birth:April 04, 1937
Date of Death:August 30, 2023
Beverly "Bev" Jean Vertein, age 86, passed away peacefully during a Super Blue Moon on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at her home in North Freedom, WI.Bev, daughter of Bernard Haywood and Violet (Boyd Haywood) Miller, was born in Baraboo, WI. She attended Baraboo High School and enjoyed a lifelong passion for learning, as evidenced......
Tim D. Teelin
Date of Birth:March 09, 1949
Date of Death:August 27, 2023
Tim Douglas Teelin, 74, of beautiful Baraboo, peacefully passed away on August 27, 2023 with his wife, Amy, by his side. He had experienced an extended period of lung disease and, in September 2022, received a life-extending bi-lateral lung transplant.Tim was born on March 9, 1949, in Madison, WI to Erma and Willard "Pete" Teeli......
Russell L. Pfluger
Date of Birth:December 29, 1958
Date of Death:August 28, 2023
Russell L. Pfluger, age 64, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. He was born December 29, 1958 in Illinois. Per his wishes, no services will be held.......
Scott Uptagraw
Date of Birth:March 03, 1967
Date of Death:August 16, 2023
UPDATED INFORMATION:In addition to the gathering which will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.The family of Scott Uptagraw will be gathering to celebrate his life and would be honored if you'd join. Scott was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his children and......
Patricia Ann `Patti` Astle
Date of Birth:August 28, 1939
Date of Death:August 20, 2023
Patricia Ann "Patti" Astle, age 83, of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at St. Clare Hospital. Patti, daughter of Everette and Marie Newell was born August 28, 1939. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1957. On August 27, 1960 she was united in marriage to Neal Astle. Patti worked as a......
Judith Anne Flinchum
Date of Birth:April 16, 1941
Date of Death:July 30, 2023
Judith Anne Flinchum, 82, of Portage, WI, passed away in hospice care with her family on July 30th, 2023. Judy was born on April 16th, 1941, to Harold and Gertrude Schuett in Evanston, IL. She was raised in Wilmette, IL, and considered herself one of the "Ridge Runners" She graduated from New Trier East High School in 1959. She ......
Delbert `Del` Keith Kaney
Date of Birth:October 09, 1926
Date of Death:August 17, 2023
Delbert "Del" Keith Kaney, age 96 of Baraboo, passed away on August 17th at Maplewood Care Center, in Sauk City. He was the son of Albert and Wenonah Kaney, born on October 9, 1926 in Hinsdale, Illinois.Baptized on May 11, 1941, Del was a lifetime member of the North Freedom Baptist Church. In his service at the church, he faith......
Scott L. Uptagraw
Date of Birth:March 03, 1967
Date of Death:August 16, 2023
Scott L. Uptagraw, age 56, of Rock Springs, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 at UW Hospital after a sudden illness. Scott, son of Richard and Shirley (Werla) Uptagraw was born March 3, 1967. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1986. On March 14, 1992 he was united in marriage to Kathy York at St. Paul's Lut......
JoAnne L. Latalla
Date of Birth:July 02, 1938
Date of Death:August 07, 2023
JoAnne L. Latalla of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the age of 85. Following several months of declining health, JoAnne died peacefully at the St. Clare Meadows nursing home in Baraboo.JoAnne was born on July 2, 1938, to father Earl Hedmark and mother Lona Manns in Chicago, Illinois. JoAnne was the ......
Sara Jo Hinchley
Date of Birth:October 09, 1974
Date of Death:August 11, 2023
Sara Jo Hinchley, age 48, of Baraboo passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital after suffering a stroke, with her loving family by her side. Sara, the daughter of Doug (Martha) Hinchley and Vicki Brunsell (Pat Weiland) was born on October 9, 1974, and attended school in Madison and Cambridge. Sara was an avid......
Sandra Lee `Sandy` Horkan
Date of Birth:September 24, 1953
Date of Death:August 09, 2023
Sandra Lee (Sprecher) Horkan, age 69, passed away peacefully, and with grace, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 after a 3-year battle with cancer. Sandy was born on September 24, 1953 in Baraboo, WI to John and Barbara Sprecher. She was the third of their four daughters. Sandy attended St. Joseph's Catholic School for 8 years and gra......
Dorothy Singer
Date of Birth:December 21, 1953
Date of Death:August 08, 2023
Dorothy SingerEntering the lift hill of life on December 21, 1953, the ride ended on August 8, 2023, experiencing all the ups, downs, loops, and inversions in between.Sharing the ride were her mom and dad Charles and Elizabeth (Weaver) Moyes and 3 brothers and 3 sisters.On February 16, 1973 she accepted Kermit into her ride as h......
Lise-Ann M. Bidne
Date of Birth:June 03, 1958
Date of Death:August 02, 2023
Born June 3, 1958Died August 2, 2023With heavy hearts and in joyful remembrance, we announce the sudden passing of Lise Ann M Bidne at her weekend happy place in the Wisconsin Dells area. Lise Ann was born in Montreal Canada to the parents of Andre Roger Lafortune and Joan Monica Dowd. She has a sister living in Montreal, two br......
Joseph `Joe Boy` Emory Luce
Date of Birth:April 26, 1931
Date of Death:July 23, 2023
With heavy hearts and in joyful remembrance, we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe Boy" Emory Luce of Baraboo, Joe passed peacefully on the morning of July 23, 2023.The youngest of 13 children, Joe was born in 1931 to parents Lillian and Warren in his lifelong hometown of Baraboo, WI. Following graduation from Baraboo High Scho......
Ruth Topham
Date of Birth:July 12, 1935
Date of Death:July 24, 2023
Ruth Schultz Topham passed away July 24, 2023 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI. Ruth was born July 12, 1935 to Harry and Ruth Schultz. Survivors include husband, Don Topham, sons Dirk (Karen) Topham Chicago Il, Brett (Susan) Topham Madison/Baraboo WI, and her grandchildren Laura Topham Minneapolis MN, Mark Topham San Antonio......
Julie G. Mitchell
Date of Birth:August 02, 1960
Date of Death:July 24, 2023
Julie G. Mitchell, age 62, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at St. Marys Hospital. Julie, daughter of Joseph and Patricia (Ceaglske) Naquin was born Aug. 2, 1960 in New Orleans, LA. She attended grade school at St. Joe's and graduated from Baraboo High School, Class of 1979. On Oct. 11, 1980 she was united in mar......
Mitchell A. `Mitch` Bowen
Date of Birth:May 19, 1944
Date of Death:July 14, 2023
Mitchell A. "Mitch" Bowen, age 79, of West Baraboo, passed away on Friday, July 14th, 2023 at his home. Mitchell, the son of Kenneth and Lucille (Sokup) Bowen, was born on May 19th, 1944. He attended school in both Baraboo and Lodi. He spent over 35 loving years with Bonnie Bowen. On June 13, 1961 Mitch enlisted in the US Army a......
Patrick James Rohde
Date of Birth:June 11, 1972
Date of Death:June 17, 2023
Patrick James Rohde, a loving son, brother, father, and friend, left us on June 17, 2023, at the age of 51. He was born on June 11, 1972, to his beloved parents, Frances K Cole and the late Dean F Rohde. Patrick was preceded in death by his cousin Brian Oetzman, who he held dear in his heart. Patrick will always be remembered f......
Carol Elizabeth Birch
Date of Birth:January 16, 1943
Date of Death:July 06, 2023
Carol Elizabeth Birch, age 80, of Fairfield, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at St. Clare Hospital with family by her side. Carol, daughter of Charles and Virginia Ramsey was born January 16, 1943 in Baraboo. On December 9, 1961 she was united in marriage to Joseph Birch. Carol loved the stock car races, sewing for herself......
John K. Johnson
Date of Birth:June 21, 1948
Date of Death:June 29, 2023
John Kermit Johnson died on June 29th, 2023, one week after celebrating his 75th birthday. John was the eldest of 8 children born to Rosemary (Young) and Kermit Wallace Johnson. He was born at Methodist Hospital in Madison, WI on June 21, 1948. John died from congestive heart failure.On a Sunny June day in 1977 John married Patr......
David Blaine Luther
Date of Birth:August 29, 1964
Date of Death:May 14, 2023
David Blaine Luther passed away peacefully at Casa De Oaks in Reedsburg, WI on May 14, 2023. David was born on August 29, 1964, to Herman (Hermie) and Byrdine Luther in Baraboo, WI. Davids life was a simple one. He enjoyed doing arts and crafts (especially making bracelets and necklaces), traveling and eating McDonalds french fr......
John McNamara
Date of Birth:December 16, 1955
Date of Death:July 01, 2023
John McNamara, age 67, of Reedsburg, WI, passed away on July 1, 2023, at Reedsburg Area Medical Center. John was born December 16, 1955, to John F. Lucille (Speich) McNamara in Marinette, WI. John graduated from Columbus High School. John was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Pamela.John is survived by his sons Jerem......
Janis Eileen Harman
Date of Birth:August 10, 1939
Date of Death:July 01, 2023
Janis Eileen Harman passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown WI. She was born on August 10, 1939 on the family farm on Maple Hill in the Town of North Freedom in Sauk County. Janis was the fourth child of six children born to Paul and Adelia (Stieve) Harman. Her family moved to a farm in the......
Walter Kleifgen
Date of Birth:December 04, 1928
Date of Death:June 27, 2023
Walter A. Kleifgen, DDS, age 94, of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed away on June 27, 2023. He was born to Anton and Anna Kleifgen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 4, 1928. He moved to Pittsville, Wisconsin with his father and older brother Karl in 1932, after his mother passed away. His father owned the bakery in Pittsville and at ......
James Robert Michel
Date of Birth:November 25, 1944
Date of Death:June 22, 2023
James R. Michel, age 78 of Baraboo, passed away at his home on June 22, 2023. He recently spent time at Circus World and Fathers Day brunch with his loving family. James was born November 25, 1944, to the late Harold and Mabel (Kosin) in Baraboo, WI.James graduated in 1962 from Reedsburg High School in Reedsburg, WI. He would go......
Jon Walter Schulze
Date of Birth:January 08, 1936
Date of Death:June 24, 2023
Jon Walter Schulze, age 87, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday June 24, 2023 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Jon was born January 8, 1936 in Reedsburg to Walter and Margaret (Sporleder) Schulze. On November 2, 1963 he was united in marriage to Karen Towers at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Baraboo.He is survived by h......
Frederick Decorah
Date of Birth:January 14, 1938
Date of Death:June 23, 2023
We are saddened to announce the passing of Frederick "Chief" Decorah of Baraboo, WI. Fred walked on June 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by loved ones.Fred was born January 14, 1938, to Patrick and Eliza (Big Soldier) Decorah in Holmen, WI near Hunter's Bridge. He attended Neillsville Indian School and graduated from Holmen Hig......
Craig L. Sauey
Date of Birth:May 31, 1949
Date of Death:June 10, 2023
Craig L. Sauey, age 74 of Baraboo, WI passed away at his home from complications relating to ALS on Saturday June 10th 2023. Craig passed on surrounded by his loving family and faithful dog Gypsy. Craig was born May 31, 1949 to the late WR and Floy (Anderson) Sauey in Ladysmith, WI. Craig graduated in 1967 from Baraboo High Scho......
Joyce Elaine Reinfeldt
Date of Birth:June 03, 1931
Date of Death:June 15, 2023
Joyce Elaine Reinfeldt, age 92, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Agrace in Janesville. Joyce, daughter of Leon and Josephine (Dennis) Leifer was born June 3, 1931. She was born and raised in North Freedom. Her mother died on Easter Sunday in 1934, which left Joyce to help care for her dad and sibli......
William `Bill` Ramsey
Date of Birth:July 30, 1933
Date of Death:June 12, 2023
William E. "Bill" Ramsey of Baraboo, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 surrounded by family.Bill was born July 30, 1933 in Baraboo, the son of Geneva and Richard Ramsey.Bill grew up on the family farm on Moon Rd. during the depression. Bill worked several jobs over the years: Kelvinator, Flambeau Plastics, Sandley Light Railways......
Lucille `Lucy` Riopell
Date of Birth:February 27, 1921
Date of Death:April 03, 2023
In Loving Memory of Lucille Antoinette (D'Amore) RiopellLucille Antoinette D'Amore Riopell of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the age of 102. Lucy or Lucia, as she was known, was born on February 27, 1921, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Michael and Concetta (Cianciolo) DAmore.Lucy attended St. Robert's gr......
Donna Gayle Weis
Date of Birth:November 14, 1949
Date of Death:June 09, 2023
Donna Gayle (Stein) Weis, age 73, of Baraboo, Wisconsin, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 9, 2023, following a brave seven-year battle with multiple myeloma with her loving husband by her side. Donna was born in Madison on November 14, 1949 to Clayton and Helen (Smith) Stein. As a young child, her family moved to Baraboo......
Craig Sauey
Date of Birth:May 31, 1949
Date of Death:June 10, 2023
On Saturday June 10, 2023at 1:08 PM Craig Lewis Sauey passed away peacefully in his home. Craig was escorted out of this world surrounded by his loving wife of 48 years (Bonnie) and surrounded by his children (Brett and Chad), Daughter in Law (Taryn), Grandchildren (Taylor, Logan, Hudson and Nolen), his great grandchildren (Crim......
Tonya Marie Schneider
Date of Birth:November 09, 1967
Date of Death:June 04, 2023
Tonya Marie (Platt) Schneider, 55, of Rock Springs, passed away at the Sauk Prairie Hospital on Sunday, June 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 9, 1967 to James and Cora (Phippen) Platt. She was united in marriage to Victor Schneider on Dec. 10, 1988.Tonya worked for the Reedsburg bus company prior t......
Pamela Marie `Pam` Dischler
Date of Birth:October 11, 1964
Date of Death:June 01, 2023
Pamela Marie "Pam" Dischler, age 58, of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Pamela, daughter of Simon and Mary Jane (Pulvermacher) Dischler was born Oct. 11, 1964 at Sauk Prairie Hospital.In her younger years, Pam was active with the Sauk County 4-H. She was a graduate of Sauk Prairie High School......
Elizabeth `Betty` Matthews
Date of Birth:April 14, 1933
Date of Death:May 20, 2023
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our much-loved and loving mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Joan Matthews of Baraboo. Betty died suddenly and unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on May 20, 2023. The world will miss her natural grace and humble respect for everyone she encountered. One of ten Lammers kids who grew......
Gerald `Jerry` Brooks
Date of Birth:March 17, 1937
Date of Death:May 28, 2023
Gerald J. "Jerry" Brooks, age 86, of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Jerry was born March 17, 1937 in North Freedom to Gerald and June (Seeley) Brooks. Jerry graduated from Baraboo Senior High School, Class of 1956. On June 6, 1964 he was united in marriage to Donna Behnke at St......
Frederick `Fred` Burger
Date of Birth:October 08, 1946
Date of Death:May 22, 2023
On Monday May 22, 2023 Frederick "Fred" M. Burger took his last breath with family by his side. He was born in Owatonna, Minnesota to Marshall and Roberta (Campion) Burger on October 8, 1946. They moved to Eau Claire, Tomah, Beaver Dam, and then Baraboo where he graduated in 1964. He attended college in La Crosse for a year and ......
Mary I Radke
Date of Birth:October 03, 1927
Date of Death:May 25, 2023
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
Date of Birth:December 23, 1958
Date of Death:May 21, 2023
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
Date of Birth:January 24, 1937
Date of Death:May 19, 2023
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
Date of Birth:June 25, 1952
Date of Death:March 30, 2023
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
Date of Birth:March 30, 1936
Date of Death:May 12, 2023
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
Date of Birth:May 19, 1951
Date of Death:May 09, 2023
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
Date of Birth:February 21, 1934
Date of Death:May 06, 2023
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......
Ronnie `Ron` Zeman
Date of Birth:September 04, 1942
Date of Death:May 08, 2023
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
Date of Birth:November 12, 1938
Date of Death:April 25, 2023
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
Date of Birth:August 31, 1939
Date of Death:April 24, 2023
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 Briggs
Date of Birth:June 20, 1936
Date of Death:April 25, 2023
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 Lynn Severson
Date of Birth:June 05, 1986
Date of Death:April 22, 2023
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 T. Kettner
Date of Birth:June 27, 1958
Date of Death:April 19, 2023
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......
Charles `Chuck` Ehemann
Date of Birth:August 28, 1952
Date of Death:April 10, 2023
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
Date of Birth:August 18, 1927
Date of Death:April 12, 2023
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
Date of Birth:March 17, 1921
Date of Death:April 10, 2023
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. Clark
Date of Birth:December 08, 1942
Date of Death:April 07, 2023
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
Date of Birth:July 05, 1932
Date of Death:April 03, 2023
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
Date of Birth:January 13, 1971
Date of Death:March 30, 2023
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
Date of Birth:June 21, 1952
Date of Death:March 30, 2023
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
Date of Birth:February 27, 1921
Date of Death:April 03, 2023
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
Date of Birth:June 06, 1927
Date of Death:March 26, 2023
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......
Shirley Jean (Repka) Henke
Date of Birth:July 17, 1935
Date of Death:March 29, 2023
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 `Mike` Przybylski
Date of Birth:April 26, 1942
Date of Death:March 28, 2023
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......
Gale Ivan Getschman
Date of Birth:December 20, 1939
Date of Death:March 25, 2023
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.
Date of Birth:May 13, 1975
Date of Death:March 21, 2023
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
Date of Birth:March 06, 1938
Date of Death:March 21, 2023
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
Date of Birth:June 22, 1950
Date of Death:March 07, 2023
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
Date of Birth:May 04, 1934
Date of Death:March 07, 2023
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
Date of Birth:November 25, 1951
Date of Death:February 27, 2023
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......
Virginia `Ginny` Albrecht
Date of Birth:May 16, 1960
Date of Death:February 17, 2023
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
Date of Birth:February 03, 1941
Date of Death:March 04, 2023
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
Date of Birth:July 25, 1952
Date of Death:March 03, 2023
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
Date of Birth:November 25, 1951
Date of Death:February 27, 2023
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
Date of Birth:October 12, 1957
Date of Death:February 28, 2023
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
Date of Birth:June 27, 1963
Date of Death:February 27, 2023
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 Zellmer
Date of Birth:September 11, 1932
Date of Death:February 27, 2023
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 `Bill` Cox
Date of Birth:August 22, 1943
Date of Death:February 23, 2023
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 Gardner
Date of Birth:September 11, 2015
Date of Death:February 21, 2023
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 Jean Luther
Date of Birth:December 15, 1938
Date of Death:February 23, 2023
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
Date of Birth:July 25, 1988
Date of Death:February 19, 2023
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
Date of Birth:January 13, 1954
Date of Death:February 20, 2023
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
Date of Birth:May 16, 1960
Date of Death:February 17, 2023
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
Date of Birth:November 27, 1960
Date of Death:February 19, 2023
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
Date of Birth:July 20, 1942
Date of Death:February 15, 2023
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 E. `Milly` Berry
Date of Birth:June 16, 1950
Date of Death:February 11, 2023
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
Date of Birth:March 06, 1949
Date of Death:February 13, 2023
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 (Duffy) Luther
Date of Birth:July 24, 1944
Date of Death:February 03, 2023
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 Patten
Date of Birth:February 16, 1967
Date of Death:February 04, 2023
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
Date of Birth:March 18, 1923
Date of Death:February 12, 2023
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. `Steve` Jopp
Date of Birth:September 04, 1954
Date of Death:February 06, 2023
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
Date of Birth:December 09, 1943
Date of Death:January 28, 2023
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
Date of Birth:October 02, 1932
Date of Death:February 06, 2023
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
Date of Birth:October 05, 1938
Date of Death:January 29, 2023
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
Date of Birth:August 09, 1956
Date of Death:January 28, 2023
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
Date of Birth:November 19, 1928
Date of Death:January 29, 2023
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
Date of Birth:November 28, 1940
Date of Death:January 18, 2023
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
Date of Birth:April 17, 1939
Date of Death:January 17, 2023
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
Date of Birth:June 26, 1950
Date of Death:January 08, 2023
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
Date of Birth:June 02, 1955
Date of Death:January 06, 2023
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 Jacob Gleichauf
Date of Birth:March 10, 1995
Date of Death:January 01, 2023
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
Date of Birth:March 14, 1943
Date of Death:December 17, 2022
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
Date of Birth:February 07, 1941
Date of Death:December 22, 2022
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
Date of Birth:March 11, 1935
Date of Death:December 21, 2022
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
Date of Birth:March 14, 1943
Date of Death:December 17, 2022
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 Francois
Date of Birth:July 01, 1947
Date of Death:November 30, 2022
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
Date of Birth:September 22, 1997
Date of Death:December 17, 2022
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 A. Putz
Date of Birth:May 23, 1941
Date of Death:December 13, 2022
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
Date of Birth:February 27, 1979
Date of Death:December 10, 2022
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
Date of Birth:March 13, 1933
Date of Death:November 29, 2022
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
Date of Birth:May 29, 1930
Date of Death:November 23, 2022
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
Date of Birth:August 16, 1947
Date of Death:November 20, 2022
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
Date of Birth:November 24, 1945
Date of Death:November 15, 2022
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
Date of Birth:October 16, 1925
Date of Death:November 14, 2022
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
Date of Birth:June 02, 1932
Date of Death:November 13, 2022
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
Date of Birth:August 22, 1938
Date of Death:November 13, 2022
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
Date of Birth:September 16, 1940
Date of Death:November 07, 2022
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
Date of Birth:May 06, 1925
Date of Death:October 24, 2022
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
Date of Birth:October 05, 1925
Date of Death:November 05, 2022
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
Date of Birth:January 23, 1937
Date of Death:October 30, 2022
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` Metzger
Date of Birth:March 28, 1944
Date of Death:October 30, 2022
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
Date of Birth:January 11, 1996
Date of Death:October 25, 2022
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
Date of Birth:August 20, 1970
Date of Death:October 28, 2022
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
Date of Birth:September 11, 1938
Date of Death:October 26, 2022
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
Date of Birth:October 03, 1939
Date of Death:October 15, 2022
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 Ragan
Date of Birth:November 12, 1961
Date of Death:September 27, 2022
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......
Norma Atkinson Spencer
Date of Birth:September 11, 1946
Date of Death:October 17, 2022
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
Date of Birth:August 28, 1947
Date of Death:October 20, 2022
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......
Norma Atkinson Spencer
Date of Birth:September 11, 1946
Date of Death:October 17, 2022
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
Date of Birth:January 05, 1942
Date of Death:October 14, 2022
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 M. Lombard
Date of Birth:February 20, 1938
Date of Death:October 09, 2022
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
Date of Birth:November 20, 1934
Date of Death:October 12, 2022
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
Date of Birth:April 18, 1926
Date of Death:July 22, 2022
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 Gasiorowski
Date of Birth:September 03, 1928
Date of Death:September 25, 2022
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
Date of Birth:January 11, 1947
Date of Death:September 07, 2022
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......
Betsy Didrickson
Date of Birth:December 22, 1961
Date of Death:October 04, 2022
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 `Bill` Weitzel
Date of Birth:October 06, 1934
Date of Death:October 01, 2022
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 (Opperman) Niles
Date of Birth:October 18, 1943
Date of Death:October 01, 2022
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
Date of Birth:March 24, 1946
Date of Death:September 18, 2022
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
Date of Birth:January 01, 1920
Date of Death:October 03, 2022
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 `Barb` Huber
Date of Birth:August 08, 1952
Date of Death:September 28, 2022
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 (Beckwith) Hinz
Date of Birth:June 14, 1948
Date of Death:September 23, 2022
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
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
Date of Birth:March 16, 1930
Date of Death:September 11, 2022
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......
Michael F. Tucker
Date of Birth:August 08, 1971
Date of Death:September 09, 2022
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
Date of Birth:November 22, 1937
Date of Death:September 05, 2022
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......
Angela `Angie` Stein
Date of Birth:September 24, 1969
Date of Death:August 19, 2022
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` Barribeau
Date of Birth:November 07, 1934
Date of Death:August 06, 2022
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
Date of Birth:May 28, 1933
Date of Death:August 24, 2022
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
Date of Birth:November 06, 1957
Date of Death:August 21, 2022
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 `Boone` Volk
Date of Birth:April 22, 1943
Date of Death:August 23, 2022
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
Date of Birth:March 23, 1963
Date of Death:August 21, 2022
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
Date of Birth:July 07, 1935
Date of Death:August 17, 2022
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
Date of Birth:March 26, 1934
Date of Death:August 17, 2022
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
Date of Birth:January 02, 1999
Date of Death:August 15, 2022
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
Date of Birth:June 30, 1951
Date of Death:August 14, 2022
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
Date of Birth:April 11, 1923
Date of Death:August 14, 2022
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 `Pat` Bullard
Date of Birth:February 01, 1944
Date of Death:August 02, 2022
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
Date of Birth:May 06, 1942
Date of Death:August 09, 2022
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 Michael Van Hoosen
Date of Birth:October 12, 1960
Date of Death:August 08, 2022
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
Date of Birth:June 15, 1951
Date of Death:August 02, 2022
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
Date of Birth:August 29, 1951
Date of Death:July 09, 2022
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 Schultz
Date of Birth:October 27, 1936
Date of Death:July 24, 2022
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
Date of Birth:October 16, 1940
Date of Death:July 20, 2022
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
Date of Birth:May 26, 1942
Date of Death:July 22, 2022
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
Date of Birth:June 01, 1941
Date of Death:July 15, 2022
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
Date of Birth:December 14, 1957
Date of Death:July 16, 2022
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 Litscher
Date of Birth:December 31, 1926
Date of Death:November 24, 2021
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
Date of Birth:June 11, 1990
Date of Death:July 11, 2022
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
Date of Birth:June 15, 1922
Date of Death:July 10, 2022
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
Date of Birth:December 02, 1941
Date of Death:June 30, 2022
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
Date of Birth:June 23, 1983
Date of Death:June 26, 2022
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
Date of Birth:March 09, 1948
Date of Death:June 29, 2022
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
Date of Birth:January 31, 2003
Date of Death:June 25, 2022
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
Date of Birth:March 03, 2003
Date of Death:June 25, 2022
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
Date of Birth:February 26, 1948
Date of Death:June 22, 2022
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
Date of Birth:April 26, 1941
Date of Death:June 17, 2022
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 B. Konkel
Date of Birth:November 24, 1934
Date of Death:June 14, 2022
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
Date of Birth:June 13, 1930
Date of Death:June 06, 2022
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
Date of Birth:December 10, 1971
Date of Death:June 06, 2022
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
Date of Birth:November 17, 1940
Date of Death:June 05, 2022
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
Date of Birth:July 25, 1940
Date of Death:May 29, 2022
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
Date of Birth:April 26, 1930
Date of Death:May 30, 2022
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
Date of Birth:November 13, 1944
Date of Death:May 26, 2022
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
Date of Birth:February 23, 1941
Date of Death:May 20, 2022
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
Date of Birth:July 31, 1945
Date of Death:May 17, 2022
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
Date of Birth:May 30, 1926
Date of Death:January 25, 2022
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
Date of Birth:April 09, 1919
Date of Death:May 11, 2022
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
Date of Birth:August 26, 1952
Date of Death:May 11, 2022
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
Date of Birth:November 15, 1933
Date of Death:May 09, 2022
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
Date of Birth:November 23, 1931
Date of Death:May 09, 2022
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.
Date of Birth:December 16, 1952
Date of Death:May 09, 2022
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
Date of Birth:July 03, 1982
Date of Death:November 07, 2021
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 (Dickof) McIntyre
Date of Birth:May 23, 1922
Date of Death:May 03, 2022
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 Anne Lincoln
Date of Birth:May 06, 1976
Date of Death:May 04, 2022
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
Date of Birth:November 01, 1940
Date of Death:May 01, 2022
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
Date of Birth:September 17, 1930
Date of Death:May 01, 2022
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
Date of Birth:February 11, 1947
Date of Death:April 25, 2022
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 Jean Parchem
Date of Birth:December 03, 1938
Date of Death:April 21, 2022
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.
Date of Birth:October 24, 1944
Date of Death:April 23, 2022
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
Date of Birth:December 19, 1945
Date of Death:December 19, 2021
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 K. Starling
Date of Birth:December 29, 1962
Date of Death:April 10, 2022
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. ......
Daniel J. Timmel
Date of Birth:December 20, 1990
Date of Death:April 04, 2022
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
Date of Birth:June 28, 1946
Date of Death:March 31, 2022
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
Date of Birth:May 03, 1938
Date of Death:April 03, 2022
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
Date of Birth:April 13, 1983
Date of Death:April 01, 2022
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 E. Mitchell
Date of Birth:April 25, 1939
Date of Death:March 28, 2022
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
Date of Birth:August 20, 1927
Date of Death:March 18, 2022
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
Date of Birth:March 20, 1921
Date of Death:February 25, 2022
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
Date of Birth:November 16, 1962
Date of Death:March 12, 2022
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
Date of Birth:May 14, 1939
Date of Death:March 10, 2022
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
Date of Birth:April 25, 1940
Date of Death:March 07, 2022
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
Date of Birth:February 05, 1939
Date of Death:March 03, 2022
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......
Nancy Ann (Waterman) McGann
Date of Birth:December 22, 1937
Date of Death:March 01, 2022
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......
Elizabeth “Betty” Smith
Date of Birth:October 16, 1930
Date of Death:February 27, 2022
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)
Date of Birth:July 01, 1925
Date of Death:February 28, 2022
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
Date of Birth:June 04, 1944
Date of Death:February 27, 2022
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
Date of Birth:February 23, 1945
Date of Death:February 22, 2022
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 Norbert Munz
Date of Birth:June 20, 1927
Date of Death:February 26, 2022
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
Date of Birth:June 02, 1972
Date of Death:February 19, 2022
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 Marie `Ginny` Rathman
Date of Birth:June 16, 1950
Date of Death:February 16, 2022
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.
Date of Birth:August 19, 1942
Date of Death:February 12, 2022
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 `Kris` (Gruber) Reali
Date of Birth:September 19, 1967
Date of Death:February 14, 2022
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
Date of Birth:March 08, 1957
Date of Death:February 13, 2022
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
Date of Birth:July 31, 1937
Date of Death:February 09, 2022
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
Date of Birth:May 28, 1933
Date of Death:February 08, 2022
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
Date of Birth:March 17, 1935
Date of Death:February 07, 2022
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
Date of Birth:December 31, 1950
Date of Death:February 03, 2022
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......
David John Wester
Date of Birth:May 02, 1947
Date of Death:January 30, 2022
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
Date of Birth:December 31, 1940
Date of Death:February 03, 2022
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
Date of Birth:May 30, 1926
Date of Death:January 25, 2022
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
Date of Birth:February 01, 1936
Date of Death:January 13, 2022
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
Date of Birth:September 07, 1923
Date of Death:January 20, 2022
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
Date of Birth:September 27, 1935
Date of Death:January 19, 2022
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
Date of Birth:April 18, 1945
Date of Death:January 15, 2022
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
Date of Birth:August 24, 1936
Date of Death:January 09, 2022
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
Date of Birth:August 24, 1934
Date of Death:January 09, 2022
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
Date of Birth:April 16, 1932
Date of Death:December 11, 2021
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 Ann McConaghy
Date of Birth:December 01, 1928
Date of Death:January 01, 2022
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
Date of Birth:October 28, 1948
Date of Death:December 27, 2021
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.
Date of Birth:April 25, 1948
Date of Death:December 10, 2021
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
Date of Birth:August 13, 1943
Date of Death:December 27, 2021
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
Date of Birth:August 04, 1940
Date of Death:December 10, 2021
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
Date of Birth:September 11, 1936
Date of Death:December 23, 2021
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
Date of Birth:April 21, 1933
Date of Death:December 24, 2021
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
Date of Birth:September 22, 1941
Date of Death:December 10, 2021
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
Date of Birth:July 29, 1924
Date of Death:December 17, 2021
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
Date of Birth:October 01, 1985
Date of Death:December 17, 2021
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.
Date of Birth:December 28, 1978
Date of Death:December 14, 2021
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
Date of Birth:September 12, 1942
Date of Death:December 15, 2021
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
Date of Birth:April 16, 1932
Date of Death:December 11, 2021
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
Date of Birth:April 19, 1943
Date of Death:November 26, 2021
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
Date of Birth:May 14, 1949
Date of Death:December 13, 2021
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)
Date of Birth:July 29, 1918
Date of Death:December 10, 2021
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......
Chelsea Lee Whelan
Date of Birth:January 27, 1990
Date of Death:December 10, 2021
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`
Date of Birth:April 28, 1973
Date of Death:December 09, 2021
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
Date of Birth:August 14, 1939
Date of Death:December 08, 2021
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
Date of Birth:May 28, 1956
Date of Death:December 03, 2021
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 R. Tofari
Date of Birth:May 07, 2001
Date of Death:December 02, 2021
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
Date of Birth:December 05, 1936
Date of Death:December 05, 2021
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
Date of Birth:December 31, 1926
Date of Death:November 24, 2021
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, ......
Melissa Jean Howard
Date of Birth:July 03, 1982
Date of Death:November 07, 2021
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 `Riley` Cummings
Date of Birth:July 26, 1936
Date of Death:November 28, 2021
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
Date of Birth:September 02, 1929
Date of Death:November 25, 2021
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
Date of Birth:May 06, 1934
Date of Death:November 24, 2021
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
Date of Birth:June 30, 1926
Date of Death:November 24, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 20, 1958
Date of Death:September 25, 2021
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
Date of Birth:April 28, 1953
Date of Death:November 09, 2021
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
Date of Birth:August 01, 1959
Date of Death:November 18, 2021
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
Date of Birth:March 10, 1980
Date of Death:November 15, 2021
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
Date of Birth:June 04, 1937
Date of Death:November 16, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 04, 1977
Date of Death:November 13, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 21, 1942
Date of Death:November 10, 2021
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
Date of Birth:March 19, 1932
Date of Death:November 12, 2021
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
Date of Birth:July 03, 1982
Date of Death:November 07, 2021
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
Date of Birth:July 01, 1945
Date of Death:November 06, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 10, 1960
Date of Death:November 05, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 13, 1944
Date of Death:October 29, 2021
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
Date of Birth:December 10, 1928
Date of Death:November 04, 2021
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 K. Zimmerman
Date of Birth:March 18, 1926
Date of Death:October 29, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 21, 1924
Date of Death:October 15, 2021
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 Kuester
Date of Birth:February 04, 1943
Date of Death:October 19, 2021
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.
Date of Birth:June 02, 1939
Date of Death:October 16, 2021
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
Date of Birth:April 14, 1952
Date of Death:October 15, 2021
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
Date of Birth:November 20, 1923
Date of Death:October 14, 2021
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;......
Charles `Chuck` Marking
Date of Birth:July 07, 1931
Date of Death:October 12, 2021
"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 A. Gurgel
Date of Birth:August 16, 1948
Date of Death:September 29, 2021
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
Date of Birth:April 16, 1934
Date of Death:September 27, 2021
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
Date of Birth:April 12, 1949
Date of Death:September 22, 2021
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
Date of Birth:December 12, 1953
Date of Death:September 25, 2021
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
Date of Birth:December 11, 1934
Date of Death:September 11, 2021
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
Date of Birth:February 21, 1951
Date of Death:September 05, 2021
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
Date of Birth:December 18, 1943
Date of Death:September 08, 2021
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 A. Bebber
Date of Birth:October 15, 1939
Date of Death:March 31, 2020
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
Date of Birth:July 13, 1948
Date of Death:January 26, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 04, 1934
Date of Death:August 31, 2021
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
Date of Birth:July 24, 1944
Date of Death:August 27, 2021
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 ......
Patricia `Patty` Johnson
Date of Birth:January 13, 1952
Date of Death:August 19, 2021
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
Date of Birth:March 10, 1973
Date of Death:August 19, 2021
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
Date of Birth:June 06, 1936
Date of Death:August 17, 2021
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
Date of Birth:August 14, 1941
Date of Death:August 14, 2021
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
Date of Birth:July 19, 1944
Date of Death:August 13, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 14, 1927
Date of Death:August 11, 2021
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......
Raidyn James Sainsbury-Schreiner
Date of Birth:May 05, 2021
Date of Death:August 06, 2021
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......
James `Jim` Ernest Hehenberger
Date of Birth:June 23, 1948
Date of Death:August 05, 2021
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 & Mary A. Willett
Date of Birth:April 16, 1932
Date of Death:June 10, 2021
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
Date of Birth:February 01, 1923
Date of Death:August 03, 2021
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
Date of Birth:March 21, 1936
Date of Death:July 28, 2021
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 Campbell
Date of Birth:November 20, 1970
Date of Death:July 26, 2021
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......
Clarence Reinecke
Date of Birth:March 17, 1930
Date of Death:July 24, 2021
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
Date of Birth:March 06, 1948
Date of Death:July 22, 2021
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
Date of Birth:November 09, 1949
Date of Death:July 21, 2021
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
Date of Birth:August 17, 1945
Date of Death:July 22, 2021
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......
Frederick William Edward Schmidtke
Date of Birth:January 22, 1950
Date of Death:August 07, 2020
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
Date of Birth:May 14, 1986
Date of Death:July 17, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 23, 1932
Date of Death:July 13, 2021
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
Date of Birth:November 18, 1928
Date of Death:July 12, 2021
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
Date of Birth:December 30, 1938
Date of Death:July 01, 2021
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
Date of Birth:June 13, 1931
Date of Death:September 02, 2020
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
Date of Birth:November 13, 1930
Date of Death:July 01, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 04, 1950
Date of Death:June 25, 2021
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 W. Klitzke
Date of Birth:October 16, 1967
Date of Death:May 09, 2021
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
Date of Birth:September 17, 1934
Date of Death:June 14, 2021
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
Date of Birth:March 14, 1939
Date of Death:June 08, 2021
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. Sonsalla
Date of Birth:June 24, 1936
Date of Death:June 03, 2021
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 `Bill` Cummings
Date of Birth:August 19, 1929
Date of Death:June 02, 2021
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
Date of Birth:March 21, 1937
Date of Death:June 03, 2021
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
Date of Birth:September 13, 1954
Date of Death:May 31, 2021
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
Date of Birth:October 03, 1933
Date of Death:May 30, 2021
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
Date of Birth:May 19, 1935
Date of Death:May 23, 2021
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
Date of Birth:July 18, 1960
Date of Death:May 22, 2021
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
Date of Birth:August 03, 1965
Date of Death:May 22, 2021
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......
Joann D. Wright
Date of Birth:September 22, 1946
Date of Death:May 19, 2021
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......
Shirley M. Bump
Date of Birth:April 29, 1939
Date of Death:May 18, 2021
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
Date of Birth:June 19, 1946
Date of Death:May 20, 2021
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......
Gene and Jason Harms
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
Date of Birth:February 23, 1933
Date of Death:May 13, 2021
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
Date of Birth:October 08, 1931
Date of Death:May 13, 2021
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
Date of Birth:August 31, 1927
Date of Death:May 09, 2021
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......
Joan Ruth Anderson
Date of Birth:February 12, 1934
Date of Death:May 13, 2021
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
Date of Birth:October 20, 1950
Date of Death:May 12, 2021
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
Date of Birth:November 07, 1921
Date of Death:May 10, 2021
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.......
Gregg W. Klitzke
Date of Birth:October 16, 1967
Date of Death:May 09, 2021
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
Date of Birth:August 22, 1946
Date of Death:May 05, 2021
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
Date of Birth:December 17, 1932
Date of Death:May 05, 2021
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
Date of Birth:March 13, 1935
Date of Death:April 24, 2021
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
Date of Birth:May 28, 1924
Date of Death:May 01, 2021
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
Date of Birth:June 17, 1964
Date of Death:April 28, 2021
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 Vorndran
Date of Birth:December 07, 1947
Date of Death:April 23, 2021
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
Date of Birth:November 06, 1956
Date of Death:April 20, 2021
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 Sinner
Date of Birth:May 04, 1928
Date of Death:April 15, 2021
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
Date of Birth:March 15, 1930
Date of Death:April 13, 2021
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
Date of Birth:February 28, 1953
Date of Death:April 09, 2021
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......
John E. Rucolas
Date of Birth:August 21, 1939
Date of Death:April 07, 2021
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
Date of Birth:December 01, 1938
Date of Death:March 29, 2021
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
Date of Birth:June 04, 1928
Date of Death:April 01, 2021
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
Date of Birth:June 18, 1979
Date of Death:March 24, 2021
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......
Patricia `Pat` A. Hanes
Date of Birth:November 14, 1935
Date of Death:March 21, 2021
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
Date of Birth:August 28, 1928
Date of Death:March 21, 2021
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
Date of Birth:July 03, 1950
Date of Death:March 21, 2021
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
Date of Birth:November 29, 1920
Date of Death:March 17, 2021
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
Date of Birth:May 15, 1946
Date of Death:March 11, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 02, 1943
Date of Death:March 02, 2021
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
Date of Birth:March 04, 1952
Date of Death:March 01, 2021
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 `Jim` Getschman
Date of Birth:July 18, 1935
Date of Death:February 26, 2021
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......
Rose Claire `Demi` Sprecher
Date of Birth:August 30, 1931
Date of Death:February 22, 2021
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
Date of Birth:July 07, 1926
Date of Death:February 21, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 20, 1961
Date of Death:February 16, 2021
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 Collins
Date of Birth:September 07, 1949
Date of Death:February 12, 2021
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 (Cross) Bender
Date of Birth:January 02, 1943
Date of Death:February 11, 2021
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
Date of Birth:July 06, 1930
Date of Death:February 07, 2021
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.
Date of Birth:January 04, 1945
Date of Death:February 07, 2021
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
Date of Birth:August 19, 1946
Date of Death:January 26, 2021
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
Date of Birth:July 13, 1948
Date of Death:January 26, 2021
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
Date of Birth:January 28, 1961
Date of Death:January 25, 2021
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
Date of Birth:October 02, 1936
Date of Death:January 23, 2021
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 `Johnny B` Bishop
Date of Birth:July 21, 1956
Date of Death:January 19, 2021
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
Date of Birth:October 11, 1934
Date of Death:January 18, 2021
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
Date of Birth:May 10, 1929
Date of Death:January 19, 2021
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
Date of Birth:December 29, 1965
Date of Death:January 16, 2021
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` Stieve
Date of Birth:October 19, 1937
Date of Death:January 10, 2021
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 `Sadie` Skibinski
Date of Birth:June 29, 1925
Date of Death:January 08, 2021
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
Date of Birth:July 12, 1953
Date of Death:January 05, 2021
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
Date of Birth:November 28, 1944
Date of Death:January 07, 2021
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
Date of Birth:December 17, 1932
Date of Death:January 03, 2021
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
Date of Birth:September 25, 1931
Date of Death:January 02, 2021
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
Date of Birth:November 09, 1922
Date of Death:December 31, 2020
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
Date of Birth:September 24, 1935
Date of Death:December 23, 2020
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
Date of Birth:March 29, 2001
Date of Death:December 05, 2020
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
Date of Birth:October 23, 1941
Date of Death:December 23, 2020
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
Date of Birth:September 18, 1929
Date of Death:December 25, 2020
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 Shimniok
Date of Birth:June 13, 1933
Date of Death:December 24, 2020
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
Date of Birth:March 12, 1933
Date of Death:December 19, 2020
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
Date of Birth:January 27, 1930
Date of Death:December 20, 2020
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 `Dutch` Dickie
Date of Birth:April 03, 1931
Date of Death:December 17, 2020
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
Date of Birth:September 22, 1955
Date of Death:December 14, 2020
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 Edward Zimmerman
Date of Birth:August 22, 1950
Date of Death:December 14, 2020
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
Date of Birth:April 08, 1939
Date of Death:December 11, 2020
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
Date of Birth:November 05, 1936
Date of Death:December 08, 2020
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 `Jerry` Vogt
Date of Birth:February 28, 1944
Date of Death:December 05, 2020
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
Date of Birth:September 27, 1953
Date of Death:December 05, 2020
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 `Judy` Thomm
Date of Birth:July 20, 1940
Date of Death:December 05, 2020
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
Date of Birth:July 11, 1977
Date of Death:December 03, 2020
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
Date of Birth:February 22, 1934
Date of Death:November 23, 2020
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......
Nancy L. Haskins
Date of Birth:March 11, 1942
Date of Death:November 14, 2020
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
Date of Birth:April 16, 1941
Date of Death:November 13, 2020
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
Date of Birth:November 29, 1944
Date of Death:November 11, 2020
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
Date of Birth:April 02, 1934
Date of Death:November 12, 2020
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 Loehr
Date of Birth:January 29, 1928
Date of Death:November 11, 2020
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 `Rick` Nelson
Date of Birth:January 07, 1955
Date of Death:November 07, 2020
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.
Date of Birth:September 10, 1931
Date of Death:November 06, 2020
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
Date of Birth:March 18, 1931
Date of Death:November 05, 2020
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
Date of Birth:August 05, 1932
Date of Death:November 04, 2020
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
Date of Birth:August 30, 1938
Date of Death:November 03, 2020
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
Date of Birth:April 08, 1939
Date of Death:October 29, 2020
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
Date of Birth:July 01, 1936
Date of Death:October 28, 2020
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
Date of Birth:November 27, 1964
Date of Death:October 24, 2020
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
Date of Birth:January 20, 1933
Date of Death:October 25, 2020
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 Towers
Date of Birth:January 16, 1925
Date of Death:October 23, 2020
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
Date of Birth:April 16, 1975
Date of Death:October 20, 2020
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
Date of Birth:April 15, 1952
Date of Death:October 14, 2020
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
Date of Birth:December 05, 1934
Date of Death:October 06, 2020
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 `Dave` Hutchens
Date of Birth:November 17, 1954
Date of Death:October 02, 2020
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
Date of Birth:April 25, 1961
Date of Death:September 23, 2020
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
Date of Birth:June 27, 1936
Date of Death:September 26, 2020
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
Date of Birth:July 13, 1940
Date of Death:September 20, 2020
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
Date of Birth:September 16, 1946
Date of Death:September 12, 2020
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
Date of Birth:December 25, 1927
Date of Death:September 06, 2020
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
Date of Birth:December 14, 1929
Date of Death:September 05, 2020
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
Date of Birth:June 13, 1931
Date of Death:September 02, 2020
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 Stieve
Date of Birth:April 23, 1934
Date of Death:September 01, 2020
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
Date of Birth:April 07, 1930
Date of Death:September 02, 2020
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
Date of Birth:July 06, 1934
Date of Death:August 20, 2020
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
Date of Birth:June 09, 1940
Date of Death:September 01, 2020
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
Date of Birth:January 17, 1963
Date of Death:September 01, 2020
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
Date of Birth:May 08, 1937
Date of Death:August 31, 2020
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
Date of Birth:February 23, 1938
Date of Death:August 26, 2020
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
Date of Birth:April 03, 1934
Date of Death:August 26, 2020
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
Date of Birth:December 09, 1947
Date of Death:August 26, 2020
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
Date of Birth:September 22, 1931
Date of Death:August 21, 2020
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 (Ward) Popp
Date of Birth:October 07, 1921
Date of Death:August 15, 2020
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
Date of Birth:January 22, 1950
Date of Death:August 07, 2020
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
Date of Birth:July 03, 1984
Date of Death:July 28, 2020
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. Luce
Date of Birth:January 11, 1930
Date of Death:July 26, 2020
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
Date of Birth:June 18, 1926
Date of Death:July 25, 2020
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
Date of Birth:August 29, 1948
Date of Death:July 22, 2020
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 L. Louck
Date of Birth:January 07, 1959
Date of Death:July 14, 2020
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 `Matt` Pinion
Date of Birth:March 12, 1935
Date of Death:July 16, 2020
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
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
Date of Birth:December 11, 1940
Date of Death:December 28, 2019
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
Date of Birth:December 05, 1938
Date of Death:July 13, 2020
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.
Date of Birth:February 06, 1948
Date of Death:July 08, 2020
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
Date of Birth:August 09, 2009
Date of Death:July 07, 2020
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
Date of Birth:December 23, 1964
Date of Death:July 07, 2020
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 Zirzow
Date of Birth:April 25, 1948
Date of Death:March 26, 2020
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
Date of Birth:December 17, 1946
Date of Death:July 05, 2020
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 Ann Damos
Date of Birth:August 14, 1948
Date of Death:June 23, 2020
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
Date of Birth:August 27, 1927
Date of Death:June 10, 2020
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
Date of Birth:February 13, 1948
Date of Death:June 10, 2020
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
Date of Birth:October 30, 1924
Date of Death:June 09, 2020
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 Klaetsch
Date of Birth:February 07, 1948
Date of Death:June 09, 2020
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 Burton
Date of Birth:December 30, 1944
Date of Death:June 08, 2020
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
Date of Birth:November 14, 1925
Date of Death:June 06, 2020
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 C. Roundy
Date of Birth:September 28, 1935
Date of Death:June 04, 2020
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
Date of Birth:August 31, 1965
Date of Death:May 25, 2020
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
Date of Birth:June 28, 1952
Date of Death:January 22, 2020
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
Date of Birth:June 05, 1923
Date of Death:May 19, 2020
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
Date of Birth:May 02, 2020
Date of Death:May 04, 2020
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
Date of Birth:October 11, 1951
Date of Death:May 09, 2020
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......
Daniel `Dan` Gillette
Date of Birth:May 13, 1960
Date of Death:May 07, 2020
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
Date of Birth:February 23, 1934
Date of Death:April 21, 2020
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
Date of Birth:November 25, 1926
Date of Death:April 21, 2020
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
Date of Birth:November 05, 1963
Date of Death:April 20, 2020
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
Date of Birth:July 18, 1939
Date of Death:April 17, 2020
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
Date of Birth:November 09, 1963
Date of Death:April 14, 2020
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
Date of Birth:January 16, 1950
Date of Death:April 13, 2020
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
Date of Birth:September 15, 1940
Date of Death:April 11, 2020
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
Date of Birth:January 02, 1937
Date of Death:April 09, 2020
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. Rozinski
Date of Birth:February 06, 1964
Date of Death:April 08, 2020
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
Date of Birth:May 16, 1939
Date of Death:April 01, 2020
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......
Edwin Jon Hammer
Date of Birth:February 15, 1940
Date of Death:March 29, 2020
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
Date of Birth:October 15, 1939
Date of Death:March 31, 2020
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
Date of Birth:April 25, 1948
Date of Death:March 26, 2020
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
Date of Birth:May 01, 1946
Date of Death:March 28, 2020
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
Date of Birth:March 04, 1938
Date of Death:March 28, 2020
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
Date of Birth:August 11, 1967
Date of Death:March 26, 2020
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
Date of Birth:May 27, 1933
Date of Death:March 19, 2020
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 Dean Luetkens
Date of Birth:June 03, 1941
Date of Death:March 15, 2020
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.
Date of Birth:August 29, 1940
Date of Death:March 06, 2020
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
Date of Birth:August 20, 1947
Date of Death:March 06, 2020
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
Date of Birth:April 18, 1928
Date of Death:March 04, 2020
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
Date of Birth:May 27, 1934
Date of Death:January 31, 2020
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 Adams Herndon
Date of Birth:August 25, 1927
Date of Death:February 26, 2020
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 A.L. Roche
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
Date of Birth:February 05, 1933
Date of Death:February 20, 2020
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
Date of Birth:June 21, 1956
Date of Death:February 16, 2020
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
Date of Birth:October 08, 1945
Date of Death:February 16, 2020
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
Date of Birth:January 25, 1933
Date of Death:February 16, 2020
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
Date of Birth:January 03, 1945
Date of Death:February 09, 2020
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
Date of Birth:July 30, 1941
Date of Death:February 03, 2020
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
Date of Birth:February 17, 1922
Date of Death:February 01, 2020
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
Date of Birth:May 08, 1946
Date of Death:January 31, 2020
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
Date of Birth:February 05, 1947
Date of Death:December 14, 2019
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
Date of Birth:December 07, 1927
Date of Death:January 30, 2020
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
Date of Birth:December 12, 1946
Date of Death:January 27, 2020
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
Date of Birth:March 25, 1951
Date of Death:January 25, 2020
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
Date of Birth:December 20, 1962
Date of Death:January 23, 2020
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
Date of Birth:June 28, 1952
Date of Death:January 22, 2020
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
Date of Birth:July 27, 1934
Date of Death:January 19, 2020
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 (Gaffney) Fredericks
Date of Birth:May 14, 1923
Date of Death:January 18, 2020
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 Brescia
Date of Birth:May 19, 1949
Date of Death:January 12, 2020
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......
Deanna Ruth (Schaefer) Whalen
Date of Birth:December 01, 1955
Date of Death:December 27, 2019
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` Basinas
Date of Birth:November 13, 1922
Date of Death:December 30, 2019
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 Pittman
Date of Birth:September 23, 1963
Date of Death:January 11, 2020
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......
Deri Ament
Date of Birth:May 14, 1945
Date of Death:January 05, 2020
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 E. `Bonnie` Stieve
Date of Birth:September 26, 1930
Date of Death:January 04, 2020
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
Date of Birth:September 22, 1948
Date of Death:January 04, 2020
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
Date of Birth:June 03, 1948
Date of Death:December 25, 2019
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
Date of Birth:February 20, 1948
Date of Death:December 22, 2019
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 Beckius
Date of Birth:February 05, 1947
Date of Death:December 14, 2019
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
Date of Birth:April 27, 1957
Date of Death:December 11, 2019
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
Date of Birth:June 29, 1946
Date of Death:December 10, 2019
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
Date of Birth:June 29, 1928
Date of Death:December 05, 2019
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
Date of Birth:July 27, 1936
Date of Death:December 05, 2019
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
Date of Birth:March 12, 1947
Date of Death:November 30, 2019
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
Date of Birth:October 28, 1933
Date of Death:November 27, 2019
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 Fernstaedt
Date of Birth:February 16, 1929
Date of Death:November 27, 2019
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
Date of Birth:April 09, 1944
Date of Death:November 24, 2019
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
Date of Birth:July 10, 1923
Date of Death:November 24, 2019
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
Date of Birth:May 20, 1933
Date of Death:November 21, 2019
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 John Kasper
Date of Birth:March 28, 1932
Date of Death:November 14, 2019
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
Date of Birth:November 19, 1932
Date of Death:November 05, 2019
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 Fahney
Date of Birth:October 21, 1944
Date of Death:November 09, 2019
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 Pointon
Date of Birth:December 15, 1932
Date of Death:November 06, 2019
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
Date of Birth:September 11, 1946
Date of Death:October 24, 2019
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 I. Schwenkhoff
Date of Birth:July 07, 1923
Date of Death:October 31, 2019
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 Will
Date of Birth:January 09, 1922
Date of Death:October 31, 2019
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
Date of Birth:August 26, 1928
Date of Death:October 25, 2019
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......
Ronald “Ronnie” G. Matson
Date of Birth:August 23, 1938
Date of Death:October 25, 2019
Ronald Ronnie G. Matson, age 81 of Baraboo, passed away October 25, 2019 at his home. Ronnie was born August 23, 1938 to parents Oiva and Eleanor (Gray) Matson in Waukegan, IL.Ronnie met Doris Paukner and they have been married for 56 years. He worked for Waukegan school systems for 35 years. He enjoyed kayaking at Mirror Lake, ......
Elvira “Vera” Schlender, Baraboo
Date of Birth:September 13, 1947
Date of Death:October 24, 2019
Elvira Vera Schlender, age 72 of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 at home with family by her side. Vera, daughter of Ramon and Victoria (Calderon) Tafolla was born Sept. 13, 1947 in California. On March 7, 1970 she was united in marriage to Corby Schlender in San Bernardino, California. She worked for 15......
Ernst and JoAnn Steigerwald
Date of Birth:January 28, 1943
Date of Death:October 24, 2019
Ernst passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Oct. 24, 2019; JoAnn passed away on Dec. 31, 2009 with her family by her side. Ernst was born Jan. 28, 1943 in Yugoslavia to Hans and Magdalena Steigerwald; JoAnn was born Sept. 5, 1946 in Missouri to Francis and Treva Linneman. On Feb. 14, 1976 they were united in ......
Edward Raymond Fry
Date of Birth:July 05, 1944
Date of Death:October 22, 2019
Edward Raymond Fry, age 75, of Baraboo, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 at UW-Hospital in Madison. Edward, son of Earl and Evelyn (Moore) Fry was born July 5, 1944. On Feb. 22, 1964 he was united in marriage to Ellen Ninneman. Edward worked at gas stations including Berning Motors, Badger Powder Plant (Olin Corporation) for 20 years......
Andrew `Andy` Luther
Date of Birth:August 02, 1962
Date of Death:October 22, 2019
Andrew Andy J. Luther, 57, of Baraboo, passed away on Oct. 22, 2019, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI.Andy was born to Fred and Judy (Melby) Luther on Aug. 2, 1962, in Baraboo. He graduated from St. Josephs Catholic School in Baraboo. He was a member of the Baraboo High School Class of 1980. He attended UW-Baraboo before trans......
William `Bill` Rau
Date of Birth:April 05, 1956
Date of Death:October 12, 2019
William Bill Rau, 63 of Baraboo, passed away Saturday October 12, 2019 in Meriter Hospital in Madison.Bill was born in Baraboo on April 5, 1956 to parents LeRoy and Dawn (Schultz) Rau. On June 19, 2004 he was united in marriage to April Dawn Adkins. Bill worked at Badger Ammunition Plant in Baraboo, Perry Printing, and did maint......
Mark A. Astle
Date of Birth:August 19, 1961
Date of Death:October 16, 2019
Mark Astle, age 58 of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital due to recent health complications. Mark, son of Neal and Patricia (Newell) Astle was born Aug. 19, 1961 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1979. Shortly after high school Mark enlisted in the US Army and p......
Eran B. McCormick
Date of Birth:October 21, 1969
Date of Death:October 01, 2019
NORTH FREEDOM, -- Eran McCormick, 49, died in his sleep October 1, 2019 at his home in Baraboo. Eran was born on October 21, 1969 to Terrence and Barbara (Rowe) McCormick in Framingham, Massachusetts.Eran was an active outdoorsman with a special love of trees and forest. He was a proud member of the International Society of Arbo......
Evelyn Lula (Haskins) Young
Date of Birth:July 20, 1931
Date of Death:October 07, 2019
Evelyn Lula (Haskins) Young age 88 of Baraboo, passed away on Monday October 7th, 2019 at UW Hospital, Madison.Evelyn was born in Baraboo on July 20, 1931, to parents Boyd and Frances (Wilke) Haskins. On January 8, 2000 she was united in marriage to Duaine Leland Young in Baraboo. She was a proud homemaker, but also worked as a ......
James `Jim` Standiford
Date of Birth:March 03, 1931
Date of Death:October 04, 2019
James F. Jim Standiford, age 88, of Baraboo, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows with family by his side. James, son of Luther and Tina Standiford was born March 3, 1931. He was drafted into the US Army on Jan. 10, 1952 and proudly served until his honorable discharge on Dec. 21, 1953. On June 20, 1959 he was u......
Selma Lorraine Ruda
Date of Birth:July 25, 1924
Date of Death:October 03, 2019
Selma Lorraine (Emery) Ruda, 95, of Baraboo, WI, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI.Selma was born July 25, 1924 in Sauk County, WI, the daughter of George and Martha (Schrofer) Emery. She married Walter M. Ruda on Sept. 4, 1942, at Christ Lutheran Church, Greenfield Township. They farmed ......
Ronald G. Wiatrok
Date of Birth:February 01, 1946
Date of Death:October 01, 2019
Ronald G. Wiatrok, 73, of Baraboo, WI passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on February 1, 1946 to George and Kathryn (Webster) Wiatrok of Baraboo. He married Ann (Sprecher) Jensen on February 20, 1971 and the marriage was blessed with four children.Ron too......
Dulcea M. Gosewehr
Date of Birth:November 17, 1951
Date of Death:September 24, 2019
Dulcea M. (Smith) Gosewehr, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Her 17-year battle with excruciating pain, discomfort and disability has ended.Her bright indomitable spirit and enthusiasm, her hearty contagious laugh, and her bottomless reservoir of "fight" was finally defeated by......
Christopher John Lytle
Date of Birth:June 07, 1982
Date of Death:September 22, 2019
Christopher John Lytle, age 37, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. Christopher, son of John and Susan (Jahn) Lytle was born June 7, 1982 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was a graduate of Portage High School, Class of 2000. Christopher proudly served in the US Army from 2001 to 2005 and did 1 tour in Iraq. His passion was live......
Justin R. Severson
Date of Birth:October 08, 1982
Date of Death:September 23, 2019
Justin R. Severson, age 36, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 after a tragic accident. Justin, son of Randy and Kerri (Goodwin) Severson was born Oct. 8, 1982 in Madison. He was a 2001 graduate of Mt. Horeb High School. On Aug. 27, 2011 he was united in marriage to Jennifer Steele in Baraboo. Justin had his own construction com......
Richard Christian
Date of Birth:November 23, 1944
Date of Death:September 19, 2019
Richard Dick Christian, age 74, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 at home with family by his side. Richard, son of Oliver and Ione (Creasey) Christian was born Nov. 23, 1944. On Nov. 21, 1966 he enlisted in the US Army and proudly served as a mechanic until his honorable discharge on Nov. 1, 1969. Upon his retur......
Ruth E. Falk
Date of Birth:April 04, 1929
Date of Death:September 06, 2019
Ruth Emma Falk, age 90, of Baraboo passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at Our House Assisted Living. Ruth, daughter of Paul and Martha (Dorow) Schroeder was born April 4, 1929 in Greenfield Township. Ruth was a graduate of Baraboo High School. On Sept. 25, 1948 she married Bill Falk; he preceded her in death on May 26, 1973. Af......
Joyce Eastman
Date of Birth:October 26, 1929
Date of Death:September 02, 2019
Joyce E. Eastman, age 89, of Baraboo joined her heavenly father and her husband on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Joyce, daughter of Kenneth and Laura Williams was born Oct. 26, 1929. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1947. She met her husband of 56 years at dances, fell in love and married Leo E......
Judith A. Utzinger
Date of Birth:July 21, 1942
Date of Death:July 27, 2019
Judith A. Utzinger, 77, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 surrounded by family in the peace of her Baraboo home. When diagnosed with cancer ten months ago, she chose the motto Forward and continued to demonstrate the kindness, appreciation and love she was known for until she passed on the evening of her 56th wedding annive......
Joyce Eastman
Date of Birth:October 26, 1929
Date of Death:September 02, 2019
Joyce E. Eastman, age 89, of Baraboo joined her heavenly father on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Joyce, daughter of Kenneth and Laura Williams was born Oct. 26, 1929. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1947. She met her husband of 56 years at dances, fell in love and married Leo Eastman on Sept. ......
Marian Schreiber
Date of Birth:April 15, 1929
Date of Death:August 26, 2019
Marian passed away August 26. She was born April 15, 1929 to Harry and Nettie Ruth (Hart) Hanson in Baraboo, WI. Marian was proud to grow up in Baraboo's Third Ward and attend the Third Ward School. While in high school, Marian met William Schreiber, a World War II veteran who was taking post-graduate scien......
Craig Michael Dittrich
Date of Birth:October 10, 1949
Date of Death:August 26, 2019
Craig Michael Dittrich, age 69 of Baraboo passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at home with his wife and dog, Bama by his side. Craig, son of Kenneth and Shir Lee (Iverson) Dittrich was born Oct. 10, 1949 in Oak Park, Illinois. After High School he served in the US Army as a paratrooper. Craig met Elaine Senger on a blind date; u......
Carmen Joan Janecek
Date of Birth:March 04, 1938
Date of Death:August 26, 2019
Carmen Joan Janecek, age 81 of McFarland died Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. Carmen, daughter of Alva and Elsie (Katcinska) Decker was born March 4, 1938. She was united in marriage to Glenn S. Stevens. He preceded her in death on Sept. 18, 1977. She was then united in marriage to Arnold Janecek. He preceded her in death Feb. 12, 2016. ......
Dora Ann Puckett
Dora Ann Puckett, age 69 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully August 19, 2019 at home. Dora was born August 25th, 1949 to Raymond and Doris Starkey. She was married to George Raymond Puckett Sr. "Butch". They united in marriage on December 25th, 1982. They were married for 36 years. She enjoyed her grandkids and her great grandkid......
June Ann “Junie” Phippen
June Ann "Junie" Phippen died peacefully in her sleep on August 16, 2019, at the age of 67, while at camp; a place she loved.June was born July 23, 1952. She was the youngest of Emmett and Margaret Phippen's eight children. Despite her many physical disabilities, she was a happy person that brought smiles to many of the people w......
Sharon “Punky” Dombroski
Sharon "Punky" Dombroski, age 77 of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Sharon, daughter of Fredrick and Gladys (Repka) Putz was born March 9, 1942. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1960. Punky worked for Schwartz Insurance for almost 50 years until her retiremen......
LaDorna “Dorny” (Jones) Hill
LaDorna "Dorny" (Jones) Hill, age 94 of Baraboo, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at St. Clare Hospital. She was born above the Centerville Creamery in the town of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, near the Mississippi River on the 19th of September, 1924 to Jess and Mildred (Mills) Jones. Her father was the creamery butter maker and ma......
Gary Evan Dorow
Gary Evan Dorow, age 73 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Columbia County Health Care Center. Gary, son of Clarence and Unetta (Licht) Dorow was born March 30, 1946 in Reedsburg. He attended and graduated from Darlington High School. Gary enlisted in the US Marine Corps on September 17, 1965. He rece......
Judith Ann Reinfeldt
Judith Ann Reinfeldt age 79, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at SSM Hospice House.Judy was born on November 6, 1939 to Alexander and Ella (Zimke) Baumgarten. She united in marriage to Wayne Wright on December 12, 1956; he preceded her in death. On September 19, 1970 she was united in marriage to Charles Rein......
Sally Vertein
Sally Vertein, age 70, of Reedsburg, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at home with her family by her side. Sally, daughter of Paul and Betty Lou (Breece) Synoground was born March 23, 1949 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Robbie Vertein on Oct. 26, 1996. Sally was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church in......
Robert “Bob“ Weiland
Robert Bob Weiland, age 78 of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at home with family by his side. Robert, son of Ralph and Faye (Edwards) Weiland was born Dec. 26, 1940. On Feb. 26, 1984 he was united in marriage to Mary G. Schyvinch; she preceded him in death on April 15, 2018. Bob was employed by Seneca Foods for ma......
Carolyn Agnes (nee Anchor) Moon
Carolyn Agnes (nee Anchor) Moon, age 73, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, July 29, 2019. Carolyn was born in Baraboo, WI on October 23, 1945, to Stacy and Agnes Anchor.Carolyn graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1964. She went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point ......
Michael “Mike” Cone
Michael "Mike" John Cone passed away at the age of 64, Monday, July 22, 2019 from a brief battle with cancer. Mike was born in Baraboo on Christmas Day, 1954, the son of John Norton and Barbara Jean (Ameigh) Cone. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and graduated from Baraboo High School. After graduation, he joined th......
Robert “Bob” Mitchell McGonigle
Robert "Bob" Mitchell McGonigle, 65, of Baraboo, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his residence.Bob, son of Gene and Myra McGonigle, was born March 31, 1954. Bob graduated from Baraboo High School and went on to attend University of LaCrosse.He had a passion for cooking and entertaining people. Bob worked many years a......
Kendra L. Lipska
Kendra (Getschman) Lipska, age 60 of Baraboo, WI, passed unexpectedly on July 14, 2019, at home. Kendra is survived by her husband, Wayne; children, Michele (TJ) Esser and Courtney (Steven) Dingfelder; grandchildren, Bryce and Alexis Esser and Roman and Zoey Dingfelder; father, James Getschman; sister, Brenda (John) Brokish; alo......
Clarence "Fritz" A. Frank
Clarence "Fritz" Arthur Frank, age 84, died on July 13, 2019. Clarence was born on October 22, 1934, in Beaver Dam, WI. He was a graduate of the Fox Lake High School, Class of 1952, where he played baseball and football. He joined the US Naval Reserves in 1951 and enlisted in the US Army in 1954. He married Sally Lou Chester on ......
Doris Buelow
Doris (Kunce) Buelow, age 88 of Baraboo, passed away on July 5, 2019 at the Sauk County Health Care Center in Reedsburg, WI. Doris was born on September 6, 1930 in Baraboo, WI to parents Eugene and Mildred (Waddell) Kunce. She graduated from Baraboo High School on June 3, 1948.During her lifetime Doris worked at Swanson's Grocer......
Harlan E. Buelow
Harlan E. Buelow, age 80 of Baraboo passed away Friday, June 21, 2019. Harlan, son of Harley and Reva (Hanger) Buelow was born May 2, 1939. He was drafted into the US Army on Jan. 23, 1962 and was honorably discharged on Feb. 3, 1964 after serving in Germany. He married Brenda Marshall, in that union two daughters were born; Hol......
Harold L. Meyer
Harold L. Meyer, age 75 of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was born August 19, 1943 to Henry G. and Louise (Heintz) Meyer in North Freedom. He lived in rural Sauk County during his childhood years attending country schools and graduated from Baraboo High School in 1962.He married Kathryn Gilbertson, his high sc......
Warren W. Sturdevant
Warren Walter Sturdevant, 63, of Baraboo, passed away at his Baraboo home on Saturday, April 6, 2019 of cardiac arrest.Warren was born September 5, 1955 and was the son of Pat and Delores Sturdevant.He was an active outdoorsman and enjoyed life the most when there was sun on his face, a fish on his line, and a deer in his sights......
Audrey Eleanor Smith Clement Hein
Audrey Eleanor Smith Clement Hein, age 83 of Baraboo, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Oak Park Place. Audrey, daughter of Milton and Ardyth (Jones) Smith, was born on their family farm on August 1, 1935 in Liberty Township. She graduated in 1953 from Union Free High School in Fennimore. Later, s......
Judith A. Utzinger
Judith A. Utzinger, 77, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 surrounded by family in the peace of her Baraboo home. When diagnosed with cancer ten months ago, she chose the motto "Forward" and continued to demonstrate the kindness, appreciation and love she was known for until she passed on the evening of her 56th wedding anni......
Robert "Bob" Steven Bobrowicz
Robert "Bob" Steven Bobrowicz, passed away into God's loving arms, on Tuesday June 18, 2019, Baraboo, Wisconsin at the age of 79. Robert, who was proud of his Ukrainian heritage, was born on Nov 9, 1939 in Chicago to Joseph Bobrowicz and Amelia (Panasuik) Bobrowicz Zelechivsky. He married Judith Kempen in 1963 and later moved to......
Adeline Trachsler
Adeline Trachsler of Baraboo, born 91 years ago in Melvina, WI, went to her heavenly home on June 18, 2019. Her parents were Lloyd and Nora and she was a graduate of Baraboo High School.She married Verne Trachsler in 1947. They farmed in the Baraboo area for over 70 years. Adeline and Verne also worked at the Ray O'Vac battery f......
John Nall
John L. Nall, 61, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2019. John was born November 16, 1957, to Lloyd and Shirley Nall. John had a true love for life. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golf, and watching Packer and Badger football games.He is survived by his daughter, Alicia (Sean) Kennedy of Madison; son, Randall of La Cr......
Patrick Morton Coleman
Patrick Morton Coleman, age 76 of Baraboo, passed away on June 6, 2019 at St. Clare Hospital. He was born November 16, 1942 to parents John and Hazel (Higley) Coleman in Illinois.On May 30, 1963 Patrick married Roberta Gartner at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Warren, IL. He worked for R. E. Cox Construction in Lena, IL for 42 ye......
Marilynn Maxine (Brainerd) Simonds
Marilynn Maxine (Brainerd) Simonds, age 96 of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at her home.Max- as she was known to everyone, was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin on May 9, 1923 to parents Stanley and Inez (LeHew) Brainerd. The Brainerd family moved to Baraboo before WWII, where her father was one of the first employe......
Audrey Lamb (Mrs. Arthur W.) Christofersen
Audrey Lamb (Mrs. Arthur W.) Christofersen, of Baraboo, age 93, died on Tuesday, June 4 at St. Clare Meadows where she had been a patient for the last month. She was born October 28, 1925 in Auburn, Maine, daughter to Cecil and Winnifred Lamb.She graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine, and received a MusEd deg......
Ruth Lorraine (Hewitt) Hein Hillebold
Ruth Lorraine (Hewitt) Hein Hillebold, age 92 of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Ruth was born in Baraboo, on November 8, 1926 to parents Fred and Fanny (Smith) Hewitt. She attended Baraboo High School, and then worked in the Sauk Prairie School District for 25 years and at St. Cla......
LaDorna "Dorny" (Jones) Hill
LaDorna "Dorny" (Jones) Hill, age 94 of Baraboo, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at St. Clare Hospital. She was born above the Centerville Creamery in the town of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, near the Mississippi River on the 19th of September, 1924 to Jess and Mildred (Mills) Jones. Her father was the creamery butter maker and ma......
Howard Verne Barden
Howard Verne Barden, age 84, of Sauk City was born August 7, 1934. He was the son of Reginald and Elsie (Albee) Barden, passed away May 30, 2019 following fifteen years living with Parkinson's Disease. He was the youngest of eleven children: Maurice, Dorothy, Thelma, Ralph, Ron, Myrna, Ruth, Maxine, Stuart and Donna.On March 24,......
LaVerna M. Hackett
LaVerna M. Hackett, age 101 of Baraboo, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. LaVerna, daughter of Ira and Jessie (Davis) Keith was born April 9, 1918 in Reedsburg. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School. LaVerna was a laboratory technician for the Badger Ordnance as well as a clerk at Fletcher's ......
Reverend Gaylor F. Nelson (DC)
Gaylor F. Nelson, of Baraboo, was born on September 2, 1950 To Macy and Irene Nelson in Joy, IL. He died peacefully on May 26, 2019 at UW-Madison Hospital at the age of 68.Gaylor began life in rural Illinois. During his formative years he learned a love of all things in God's nature. He became an avid fisherman, hunter and began......
Caroline Ruth (Schult) Peetz
Caroline Ruth (Schult) Peetz, Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born on July 6, 1926. She married Donald William Peetz at the Caledonia Presbyterian Church at Portage, WI on December 16, 1944. They had 3 daughters; Donna (Roosevelt) Harden of Reedsburg, WI, Rita (Leslie) Forstner of Bili......
Kevin Lee Moll
Kevin L. Moll of Baraboo passed away May 16, 2019 at the age of 65. He was born in Milwaukee August 31, 1953 to Dean and Lorna Moll. He graduated from UW-Stevens Point and later earned a Masters Degree in Studio Arts from UW-Madison. During his college years Kevin worked at Chileda Institute for Educational Development in Steven......
Dona Rae (Lobenstein) Smith
Dona Rae (Lobenstein) Smith, 76 of Baraboo, passed away Tuesday May 14, 2019 at the UW Hospital in Madison after a long battle with cancer.Dona was born in Mauston, WI on September 19, 1942 to parents Raymond Lobenstein and Marie Gregor. On May 21, 1960 she married the love of her life, Roy Smith in Mauston, WI.She had several j......
Joseph Merle Alt
Joseph Merle Alt, of Baraboo, was born on July 22, 1935 in a log cabin on a farm in Sauk County Wisconsin to Joseph (Sep) and Edith (Phettyplace) Alt; he passed suddenly on May 14, 2019 at the age of 83.In the beginning of his first grade, it was decided by his parents to use Merle, his middle name, as his primary name. Merle gr......
Jean E. (Sizer) Caldwell
Jean E. (Sizer) Caldwell, 88, better known as "Grandma Jean", passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at home surrounded by loving family.Jean was born June 27, 1930, to Leslie and Amanda Sizer in Milwaukee, WI. After attending Washington High School, Jean furthered her education at Carroll College University in Waukesha, graduating w......
Earl F. Petzke
Earl Frederick Petzke of DeForest and formerly of Baraboo, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2019, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg of ALS and complications from influenza. Earl was born on April 10, 1932, in North Freedom; the oldest of 10 children of the late Frederick and Anna Petzke. He attended Valley Grade Scho......
Archie Royal Kirchstein Jr.
Archie Royal Kirchstein Jr. , 89, of Merrimac, WI passed on April 30, 2019 at Sauk Prairie Healthcare Center. He was born March 14, 1930 in Merrimac, WI to parents Archie Kirchstein Sr. and Viola (Parks) Kirchstein.On September 22, 1950 he married the love of his life Wilma Maria Daege, and they had three children.Archie was a p......
Kenneth A. Bochler
Kenneth "Ken" Bochler, 82, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. Kenneth, son of Wolfgang and Margaret Ovida (nee Sauey) Bochler was born January 28, 1937 in Catawba, Wisconsin. On April 27, 1957 he was united in marriage to Lenora Anne Brooks at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bara......
Betty Jane Phoenix
Betty Jane Phoenix, age 94, of Baraboo died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Betty, daughter of Alice and Nelson Gauthier was born August 15, 1924 in Preble, WI (Brown County). She was united in marriage to Carroll Phoenix on Sept. 7, 1973 in Milwaukee, WI until his passing in 2007. Betty worke......
Daniel "Dan" Dix
Daniel Bonner Dix, of Des Plaines, IL, passed away peacefully, in his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the age of 64.He was born on October 15, 1954 in Illinois the first born to David and Doris Dix. He grew up on his family's farm in Baraboo, WI. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1972 and the Unive......
Mabel A. Fisk
Mabel Annette Fisk, age 75 of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Mabel, the oldest daughter of the late Reverend Kenneth E. and Alma J. Fisk, was born in Chicago, Illinois, December 1, 1943. At the age of five, the family moved to Cushing, Wisconsin, where her father pioneered a church. In 1954, the family moved to ......
Alton "Bud" Cady
Alton "Bud" Cady, 92 of Baraboo, passed away on April 17, 2019 at Our House Assisted Living in Baraboo with his family by his side.Bud was born in Baraboo on June 21, 1926, the only child of Alton Cady, Sr. and Augusta Puttkamer Cady. Bud lived in Baraboo his entire life and wouldn't have wanted it any other way. He graduated fr......
Mildred Marian Higgins
Mildred Marian Higgins went to join her Wendal in heaven on May 20, 2019. She was born in Plain, WI, to Herman and Louisa (Laubmeier) Luther on July 3, 1925, and she was the second oldest of 14 children.She married Wendal, the love of her life, on April 28, 1945 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baraboo, WI. She had a long and il......
Margaret A. (Meyer) Jensen
Margaret A. Jensen, of Baraboo entered Heaven's gates on May 24, 2019 at the age of 95. She was born in Hill Point, WI on September 16, 1923. On April 8, 1945, Margaret married the love of her life Robert Jensen. They spent the first two years of marriage in Milwaukee and later moved to Baraboo where they spent the remainder of ......
Dean Allen Dolan
Dean Allen Dolan, age 81 of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at St. Clare Hospital. Dean, known to many as Allen was born Jan. 10, 1938 in Viola to Dean and Helen (Thayer) Dolan. He graduated from Baraboo High School, Class of 1957. Allen enlisted in the National Guard and proudly served 8 years until his honorable......
Kathleen C. Mason
Kathleen C. Mason, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg on May 18, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born in 1925 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of the late Gustave and Bertha (Senn) Krasuski. She married the love of her life, LeRoy Mason from Burlington, IA in 1944 at St. John the Baptist Churc......
Dale William Butler
Dale William Butler age 78, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 13, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer and a brief illness.Dale was the second son of Roy "Pete" and Marie (Balsley) Butler, born on Friday the 13th of December 1940, in Baraboo, WI.Dale married Lillian "Kay" Pickett on October 24, ......
Peter Murray
Peter Tom Murray, age 77 of Baraboo, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 12, 2019. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He graduated from Carleton College and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He met his wife, Mary Ellen, when he was a patient at the M......
John Wayne Ferch
John Wayne Ferch, 70, passed away at 6:05 A.M, Monday, April 8, 2019 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran's Hospital, Community Living Center, Madison, WI. He was born to DuWayne and Marion Strehlow Ferch.John graduated from Rosendale High School class 1967. He worked for Alliance Laundry Speed Queen for 44 yrs. He is a ......
Richard S. Jenks
Richard S. Jenks, of Baraboo, passed away surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at SSM Hospice House, at the age of 89. Richard was born on January 26, 1930 in Baraboo to Walter T. and Anne (Hadfield) Jenks. He attended Baraboo schools and graduated from Baraboo Sr. High School in 1947.He then attended University......
Kenneth J. Wilcox
Kenneth J. Wilcox, age 72, of Friendship, WI, passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2019 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, WI, after a brief illness. Ken was born March 30, 1947 to Jennie (King) and Harry Wilcox.Ken lived and worked for many years in Baraboo, WI, where he was joined in marriage to Linda Rosenbaum. They enjoyed ma......
Landon E. Bernier
Landon E. Bernier, age 24 of Fargo, North Dakota passed away while en route to Baraboo, Wisconsin. Landon, son of Tammy Dease and Raymond "Ray" Bernier was born Aug. 19, 1994 in Fargo. He attended South High School in Fargo. Landon enjoyed playing sports, especially soccer. His new found passion was tattooing.Survivors include h......
Janette R. "Jan" Accola
Janette R. "Jan" Accola, age 87 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Janette, daughter of Walter and Laura (Nicolai) Accola was born June 23, 1931. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School. Throughout her working career, Jan known as "Jimmy" to fellow co-workers was employed in the banking industry in the Madison a......
Harold A. Dallmann
Harold Arthur Dallmann, age 98 of North Freedom, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. He was an advocate for farming through the Farm Bureau, Pork Producers and other agricultural associations. He served on the Board for the town of Freedom and as Chairman for a total of 26 years of service. He owned a family farm in North Freedo......
Lawrence "Larry" Volz
Lawrence "Larry" Volz, age 91 of the Town of Delton passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Lawrence, son of Ernest and Hattie (Cridelich) Volz was born Jan. 16, 1928. On Oct. 22, 1949 he was united in marriage to Arlene Capener; she preceded him in death on Nov. 9, 2009. Larry was a farmer most o......
Alice Adeline Bailey
Alice A. Bailey, age 92 of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Edgerton Care Center. Alice, daughter of John "Jack" and Elizabeth O'Hardy was born in Madison on December 23, 1926. She married Harold R. Bailey in 1945. She was always a devout Catholic. Her career included working at Oscar Mayer and being an early d......
Dorothy Koch
Dorothy Koch, age 93 of Baraboo passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Oak Park Place. Dorothy, daughter of Eugene and Nellie (Harris) Dalton was born Oct. 20, 1925 in Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to Willard Koch in Montello on April 27, 1946. She was employed as a Supervisor by Briggs and Stratton for over 30 years. In......
Helen J. Young
Helen J. Young, age 82 of Baraboo passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at home with family by her side. Helen daughter of Albert and Bernadette Amyotte was born June 4, 1936 in Blind River, Ontario, Canada. On Sept. 10, 1955 she was united in marriage to Robert Young in Kentucky. Helen and her husband owned Young's Doodle Dandy an......
Ronald G. Federman
Ronald "Ron" G. Federman, age 90 of Baraboo, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. We would like to thank all those who took care of Ron while there.Ron, the son of the late Herman and Agnes (Gall) Federman was born on December 22, 1928 in Baraboo. His father passed away when Ron was ......
William J. Hamshire
William John Hamshire of Baraboo, formerly of Platteville and Waterloo, age 78 passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Oak Park Place. William, son of William V. and Verona M. (Baker) Hamshire was born March 6, 1941 in Watertown. He attended St. Joseph's Grade School, Waterloo High School and was a graduate of UW-Stevens Point ......
Stanley Wayne Jones
Stanley Wayne Jones of Baraboo, Wisconsin was born on June 21, 1953 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Stan as he was known was 65 years old and passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019.Stan was talented in sports, music and academics. He excelled at them all but music was one of his passions and was able to master the trombone and tr......
Lucille (nee Larsen) Kuntz
Lucille Larsen Kuntz of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 7, 2019 at 4:15 a.m. at Oak Park Place at the age of 92.She was born April 24, 1926 near Shell Lake, Wisconsin in Washburn County and was the eldest child born to Laura (Wolkow) and Howard Larsen.When Lucille as twelve years of age the family moved to the ......
Jim Marenda
Jim Marenda, of Waupaca, formerly of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly after complications from surgery on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the age of 80. Jim was born in LaSalle, IL. He graduated from St. Bede Academy and attended Marquette University. He served in the US Army, and married the love of his life, Marlyn Edwards, in 1968.......
Harold Hein
Harold Hein, age 88 of Baraboo, passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at St. Clare Hospital. Harold, son of Robert and Myrtle (Hagemiester) Hein was born Nov. 29, 1930 in Baraboo. Harold proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Janet M. (Stefik) Hein......
Robert Sauey
Robert Sauey, age 82, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City. Robert had three nicknames: Cecil, Governor and Chief. He will be missed by a lot of friends who respected Robert and Robert enjoyed talking with. Robert was born Sept. 12, 1936 to Ole and Matilda Sauey. On J......
William J. Cash
William J. Cash, age 83, of Baraboo, WI, passed away on February 26, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows. He was born December 20, 1935 to the late William and Ruby (Paddock) Cash. He attended St Joseph's School for 8 years, and graduated in 1954 from Baraboo High School. He worked for the Wisconsin Telephone Company for 35 years, and is ......
Ronald Erwin Persche
On the bright morning of February 24th 2019, with the frost-coated oaks of his beloved Freedom Woods waving their branches in a strong west wind beneath wild fleeting clouds, Ron Persche climbed on his tractor and rode it out of this world. Ronald Erwin Persche was born on August 1, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Erwin and Catheri......
Nora Hendricks
Nora Hendricks, age 88, of Baraboo, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She was born June 22, 1930 in Black River Falls.She was preceded in death by her husband, William; parents, Frank and Laura Mitzlaff; daughters, Carol Martz, Dorothy Hendricks, Shirley Hendricks, Nancy Glebke and Joyce Kolpane......
Anna M. Stieve
Anna Margaret Stieve, 94 of Baraboo, passed away on February 20, 2019 at Maplewood Nursing Home.She is survived by her son, Donald Stieve, Jr. and daughter, Carol Stieve; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Anna is also survived by her special nephew, Ronald (Dixie) Marquardt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don......
John Robert Marquardt
John Robert Marquardt, age 69 of Baraboo, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. John, son of Melvin and Mildred (Dunn) Marquardt was born November 27, 1949. He graduated from Baraboo High School, class of 1968. John proudly enlisted in the US Navy but received an honorable medical discharge shortly thereafter. On ......
David L. Deppe
David L. Deppe, age 80, of Baraboo passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at home on Monday, February 18, 2019. David, son of Wilbur W. and Helen (Lewis) Deppe was born May 18, 1938 in Baraboo. He attended the Baraboo Schools and graduated with the class of 1957. David enlisted in the Air National Guard and proudly serve......
Shari (Hommel) McKee
Shari (Hommel) McKee, age 87, of Baraboo, passed away at St. Clare Meadows on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 with her children at her side, following a brief illness. Shari was born in La Crosse on November 14th, 1931, the daughter of Mason and Irene Werner. Shari grew up and attended school in Black River Falls WI. She attended Stephen......
June Paukstat-Muchow
A Funeral Service for June Paukstat-Muchow will be held on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs with Pastor David Karow officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be held on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Sunset Memory Ga......
Doris Jane (McAllister) Blount
Doris Jane (McAllister) Blount, age 94 of Baraboo passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg with her family by her side. Doris, daughter of Edward and Helen (Ruggles) Cook was born Aug. 30, 1924 in Chicago. She was united in marriage to Thomas H. Blount on July 3, 1977 at Westminster Presbyterian Church ......
Karen Beardsley
Karen Beardsley, age 71, of Fairfield passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 at St. Clare Hospital with her husband by her side. Karen, daughter of James and Genevieve (Ramsey) Girling was born Oct. 21, 1947 in Reedsburg. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1965. She was united in marriage to Evan Burmester; he precede......
Elizabeth "Betty" Jones
Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Jones, nee McGaver, age 93, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Baraboo, Wisconsin.Betty was born on December 21, 1925 in Fairchild, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Myrtle McGaver. Growing up on the family farm, Betty learned the lessons of h......
Robert Ernest Giebel
Robert Ernest Giebel, Sr. of Baraboo, WI, died at the age of 89 on Saturday, January 26, 2019.Robert was born on July 6, 1929, to Ernest and Bertha (Linnell) Giebel. He attended Baraboo High School. He farmed with his sons in Wisconsin Dells from 1954 until he retired in 2014. Robert also owned and operated several milk routes o......
Francis "Tuff" Gonzagowski
Francis "Tuff" Gonzagowski, BarabooFrancis "Tuff" Gonzagowski, age 84 of Baraboo, died on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 due to a car accident. Francis, son of Frank and Lottie (James) Gonzagowski was born Aug. 22, 1934 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1952 until ......
Herbert (Herb) Van Driel
Like many clowns before me, I have moved on to the great Big Top in the sky. I concluded a long and happy life on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 when I peacefully passed away from congestive heart failure following a two-day stay at the Hospice House in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Like my favorite jockey, Earlie Fires, I raced this horse acros......
Caroline Mildred Nolden
Caroline Mildred (Cecka) Nolden, age 97, of Baraboo, WI passed away Friday January 18, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows. Caroline was born in Thorp, WI on August 27, 1921 to parents Edward and Mary (Kotlaba) Cecka. Caroline married Elmer Nolden on July 1, 1941 in Sauk City, WI. Wherever she lived she was known for her beautiful gardens......
Doris Schilling
DORIS SCHILLING, 98, Baraboo, WI, formerly Dakota and Orangeville, Il, passed away January 16, 2019, at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living, Baraboo. She was a Leap Year baby, born in Chicago, February 29, 1920.She is survived by daughters Susan Schadewaldt and Karen Schilling, Baraboo, son Kurt (Charlotte) Schilling, Orangeville, gran......
Geraldine Ruth Gerken
Geraldine Ruth Gerken, nee Brost, age 97, of Baraboo, WI, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2019 at Our House Assisted Living, surrounded by her loved ones. We would like to thank Our House staff for their loving, tender care during her stay there. They were wonderful to her, and she was happy there.Geri was born on Septembe......
Albert L. Ertz
Albert L. Ertz, Jr. age 89 of Glen Haven, WI, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in rural Lancaster. He was born July 18, 1929 in Platteville, WI, the son of Albert and Mildred (Wiest) Ertz, Sr. Albert graduated from Bloomington High School in 1947. He married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis C......
Rebekah Jo (Lohry) Berry
Rebekah "Becky" Jo (Lohry) Berry, of Baraboo, WI passed January 13, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison at the age of 45. Becky was born in Baraboo, WI March 17, 1973 to parents Patrick Lohry and Juleann Seaton. She married James Berry on September 24, 1994. Becky ran a daycare facility and loved baking and cooking in her spa......
Fred Luther
Fred Luther of Baraboo passed away on Saturday January 12th, 2019 at Hospice House following a brief illness at the age of 79.Allen Frederick Luther was born on May 27, 1939 to Herman and Louisa (nee Laubmeier). He was one of 14 children that grew up in Fairfield.He was employed at Oscar Mayer for 37 years. Following his retirem......
Leo Bronkalla
Leo Bronkalla, known to friends as "Bronk," passed away on January 13, 2019, at the age of 92 years and was in Hospice care at Oak Park Place in Baraboo, WI. Leo will be remembered forever by his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce, and his children: Mark (Teal) Bronkalla, Waukesha, WI, Mary (Don) Henry, Viroqua, WI and Kathy Bronkal......
Steven T. Fillhouer
Steven Timothy Fillhouer, age 66 of Baraboo, lost his 10 month battle with glioblastoma on January 10, 2019. He was born in Baraboo the youngest son of Oscar and Evelyn Fillhouer on October 29, 1952.He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Pat Fillhouer.He is survived by his loving partner of 25 years, Teresa Di......
Clydella B. Meiller
Clydella B. Meiller, age 101 of Baraboo, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center with her sister by her side. Clydella, daughter of Jesse and Mildred (Mills) Jones was born July 22, 1917 in Kendall, WI. She graduated from Baraboo High School, Class of 1938 and Reedsburg Teachers College in 1940. She enl......
Harry Satterthwaite
Harry Ernest Satterthwaite, Jr., of Baraboo, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI at the age of 69. His hand was held by longtime friend, Marilyn Stavnaw as he walked through the beautiful gates to heaven. Harry was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Berchy, as we......
Everett Wayne Pierce
Everett Wayne Pierce of Baraboo, WI passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 5th, 2019 at the age of 63. Everett was born in Baraboo, WI to Robert Howard Pierce and Eliza Dorothy Minnie Rathman Pierce on January 13th, 1955. Everett married the love of his life, Rita Ann Ruda on September 10th, 1977. Everett and Rit......
Donna Lee Behnke
Donna L. Behnke of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018 at Jefferson Memory Care at the age of 85. She was born on January 20, 1933 to Lawrence and Faye (Herron) Behnke. She furthered her education and got an associate degree in teaching and was a kindergarten teacher until retirement. Her father was a butcher an......
Robert "Bob" Duane Gehri
Robert "Bob" Gehri was born in Wonewoc, WI on October 12, 1933. He passed away peacefully surrounded by love ones, on December 16, 2018 at the age of 85 at UW Health University Hospital Madison. If you ever met him, you loved him. He had an amazing sense of humor. There are no words to express how much he will be missed.Bob was ......
Donna J. Klemm
Donna J. Klemm, North Freedom, WI, earned her angel wings on Dec. 21, 2018. Her family held her tight as she set out on the final leg of her journey, cheering her on as she reached her heavenly home. Donna was born on Christmas Eve, 1946, to Harold and Esther (Zimmerman) Neuman in Baraboo, WI. She was raised on the family farm i......
Eugene "Gene" J. Filus
Eugene "Gene" J. Filus, age 84, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 16, 2018, at Oak Park Place in Baraboo, after living with dementia for several years. His son, Matthew, was spending the night with him when he died. Gene was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 25, 1934 to Angeline (Kendzior) and Jos......
Jeannette Margaret Budig
Jeannette Margaret Budig, of Baraboo, went to her eternal home the morning of December 16th, 2018. She was 93.She was born on September 27th, 1925, to parents Joseph and Margaret (Wegscheid) Heltemes of Bluffton, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm with six brothers and two sisters.Jeannette married Sylvester Stephen Budig......
Avis Lee Steele
Avis Lee Steele, age 79 of Baraboo passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows. Avis, daughter of Lester and Audrey (Standiford) Small was born Sept. 29, 1939 in Baraboo. On Jan. 8, 1958 she was united in marriage to Allen Steele at the Dells Methodist Church. Besides being a professional mother and homemaker Avis own......
Ramona E. Jesse
Ramona E. Jesse, age 82 of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows of natural causes. Ramona, daughter of Frank and Helen (Zuch) Klemm was born Aug. 23, 1936 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1954. On Oct. 20, 1956 she was united in marriage to Gordon L. Jesse; he preceded ......
Jack B. Harrison
Jack B. Harrison, age 84, of Presque Isle (formerly of Baraboo) passed away on Monday Dec. 3, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 22, 1934 to parents William and Lilian (Baxter) Harrison, in Baraboo. On Nov. 15, 1952 he was united in marriage to Shirley Joan Brei. Jack was a farmer and worked in road cons......
Francis Eugene Thompson
Francis Eugene Thompson, age 86, of LaValle, formerly of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at his daughter Nanette's home in Prairie du Sac. He was born on June 23, 1932 in Hazel Green, the son of Benjamin and Ida (Pratt) Thompson. On Aug. 16, 1952 he married Catherine Ann Schara at St. John's Luther......
Wade A. Collins
Wade A. Collins, age 51 of Baraboo, passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 doing what he loved best, being outdoors.Wade was born Sept. 27, 1967 to parents, Delores "De" and Gary Collins in Baraboo. Wade was an alumni of Baraboo High School and earned his GED in the Navy which he proudly served for 4 years. Wade was employed at Sen......
Kathleen Rindfleisch
Kathleen "Katie" Rindfleisch, age 94 of Baraboo passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Kathleen, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Franzke) Dennis was born Nov. 3, 1924 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1942. On March 29, 1947 she w......
Duane R. Washburn
Duane R. Washburn, age 89 of Briggsville passed away on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Duane, son of Andrew and Esther (Burtch) Washburn was born Sept. 15, 1929 in Baraboo. He was employed by Badger Ordnance as a carpenter for many years. Duane proudly served his country in the United States Air Force fo......
Thomas H. Bair
Thomas H. Bair, Baraboo, age 75, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. He was born in Baraboo on May 13, 1943, the son of Harold and Evelyn (Grover) Bair. Tom was a 1961 graduate of Baraboo High School and later received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the College of Educat......
Thelma L. Lobaugh
Thelma L. Lobaugh, age 92, of Baraboo, returned home to the Lord on Thursday, November 8, 2018 and is reunited with her beloved husband, John and sons, Steve and Timmy. She was born on July 16, 1926 in Lindsborg, Kansas, daughter of Henry and Annette (Peterson) Sundberg. After graduating as salutatorian of her High School class ......
Melvin (Mel) F. Brandt
Melvin (Mel) F. Brandt, 92, of Baraboo, passed away on November 11, 2018 at the Meadow View Assisted Living Memory Care Center. Melvin was born on August 28, 1926, the son of Irwin and Lydia (Ohland) Brandt in Hillpoint, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Delores Muchow at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Loganville, Wisconsin, ......
Johann Peidelstein
Johann Peidelstein, age 85, of Baraboo, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Johann, son of Josef and Katharina (Dernai) Peidelstein, was born May 7, 1933 in Yugoslavia. He immigrated from Yugoslavia to Austria after WWII and worked on farms, until he came to the United States in 1955. Once in t......
Steven H. Spencer
Steven Hardy Spencer, age 71, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on November 7, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Steven was born on September 9, 1947, in Baraboo, WI to parents Merle and Dorothy Spencer. Steven is survived by his wife Bonnie, brother-in-law Gary A. Kowalke, m......
Thelma L. Lobaugh
Thelma L. Lobaugh, age 92 of Baraboo passed away Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 at 11 a.m. with Father Jay Poster officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass at the church. Burial will follow at St. Jo......
Nola Jeanne Sprecher
Nola Jeanne Sprecher, age 94 of Baraboo, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Nola, daughter of Noble and Harriet (Hood) Sprecher was born August 15, 1924. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1942. Throughout her working career, she worked for JCPenney and then Baraboo National Bank (Baraboo St......
Elizabeth "Betty" Hasenbalg
Elizabeth "Betty" Hasenbalg, 89 of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed away late Monday, October 29, 2018, after a brave battle with her third recurrence of cancer. Throughout her final hours Betty was surrounded by her immediate family, including her devoted husband of 66 years, Russell Hasenbalg. Betty was born in Chicago, Illinois on J......
Kay Getschman
Kay Getschman, age 80, of Baraboo passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Kay, daughter of Luther and Tina (Kebel) Standiford was born Sept. 22, 1938 in Lake Delton. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1956. Kay was employed by Baraboo Co-op and Industrial Coils in the offices until h......
Theodore "Ted" Hegley
Theodore Stephen Hegley, age 82 of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed away October 21, 2018. He was born September 11, 1936 in Madison, Wisconsin to Albert Theodore Hegley and Lenora Skellenger Hegley. From his earliest days, he enjoyed the outdoors in all seasons, and he loved to draw what he noticed, especially wildlife and airplanes. ......
Darlene Marie (Schell) (nee Ulrich) Biesek
Darlene Marie (Schell) (nee Ulrich) Biesek, age 70 of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Darlene, daughter of Obert and Edith (Harman) Ulrich was born in Baraboo on Sept. 12, 1948. She was baptized on April 17, 1949 at North Freedom Methodist Church. Darlene was a graduate of Barabo......
Ryan Matthew Selje
Ryan Matthew Selje, age 38, went to his heavenly home on Oct. 2, 2018. He was born Feb. 8, 1980 to Kris (Vertein) Jackson and Donald Selje. He was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North Freedom on Mar. 9, 1980. Ryan attended St. John's Lutheran School and graduated from BHS in 1998. He was employed by Action Electric th......
Opal Emma Kohlmeyer
Opal Emma Kohlmeyer, age 92, of Baraboo passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at home with family by her side. Opal, daughter of Adolph and Meta (Friede) Baumbach was born June 30, 1926 in Reedsburg. She attended St. John's Lutheran Church school and was a graduate of Baraboo High School, class of 1943. On Nov. 9, 1946......
Sharon Maxine (Lehmann) Klingenmeyer
Sharon Maxine (Lehmann) Klingenmeyer, 75, of Baraboo passed away Sept. 27, 2018. Sharon, daughter of Frederick and Evelyn Arlene (Sconce) Lehmann was born Sept. 25, 1943 in Baraboo. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1961. On Aug. 11, 1962 she was united in marriage to Jerrold Klingenmeyer at St. Joseph Catholic Church. T......
David Fulton Robertson
David "Robbie" Fulton Robertson of Baraboo, was born on July 4, 1943, and he loved his freedom! He left us on September 23, 2018 at the age of 75.Born to Daniel and Doris Robertson in Detroit, MI, the family moved to Los Angeles, CA when he was two, and except for his tour of duty for the Army in Germany during the Vietnam era a......
Verlena Fortune
Verlena Adaline Kowalke-Fortune, age 94 of Baraboo went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sept. 12, 2018. She died from complications of dementia, with her daughter and grandson by her side. Verlena, daughter of Albert and Stella (Mueller) Kowalke, was born April 21, 1924, in the township of Honey Creek. She wa......
Eleanor Meyer
Eleanor Meyer, age 99 of Baraboo passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 at Sauk County Health Care Center. Eleanor, daughter of John and Lillian (Kilmer) Davis was born Nov. 8, 1918 in Portage. She married Edward Meyer in Baraboo on June 12, 1948 at the United Methodist Church Parsonage; he preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 2003. She......
Nelda Phelps
Nelda Phelps, age 95 of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Nelda, daughter of Ernest and Lenora (Taylor) Reinhardt was born Feb. 7, 1923 in Greenwood, WI. On March 19, 1940 she was united in marriage to Clinton Phelps; he preceded her in death on April 5, 2004. Nelda worked for Indus......
Leroy Kraak
Leroy Kraak, age 83 of Baraboo passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 at home due to congestive heart failure. Leroy was born on April 3, 1935 in Avoca to Everett and Bess (Huff) Kraak. He attended Avoca Schools. On April 10, 1953 Leroy enlisted in the Air Force and served until January 1957. Tha......
Dean J. Weston
Following a 15-year struggle with Parkinson's, Dean J Weston passed away peacefully at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI Dec. 16, 2018. Dean was born Sept. 19, 1932. He was preceded in death by his father Ernie Weston, mother Marie (Kennedy) Weston and brother Jack W. Weston. He is survived by his wife Judy Weston of 22 years; d......
Eunice McCoy
Eunice McCoy, age 96 of Baraboo, formerly of North Freedom passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows. Eunice, daughter of George and Adela (Koenig) Schutz was born March 17, 1922 in rural North Freedom. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School. On May 16, 1942 she married Allen McCoy; he preceded ......
Priscilla May (Schaffer) Young
Priscilla Mae Young (Schaffer) of Portage, Wisconsin passed away on September 1st, 2018, just shy of her 76th birthday, after an extended battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Alzheimer's disease. Daughter of the late Bertram Howard Schaffer and Bernice Leora Schaffer (Hay), she was born in Milwaukee and raised in Racine, Wiscons......
Lolita Lehman
Lolita M. Lehman, age 97 of Fairfield went to her Heavenly home on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 at St. Clare Hospital. She was born to Albert and Martha (Giebel) Brandt on Nov. 19, 1920 in Summit Township, Juneau County, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wonewoc, WI. Lolita attended rural schools in S......
Bille L. King
Billie L. King, age 65 of Arena passed away on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. Billie, son of Bill and Phyllis (Gibson) King was born July 7, 1953 in Wausau, WI. On Aug. 25, 1972 he was united in marriage to Shirley Mason.Survivors include his wife, Shirley; mother, Phyllis King; children, Bill (Ginger) King, Jennifer (Leonard) Pickett......
Martha Putz
Martha Emma Putz, age 99 of Baraboo, WI, passed away on Oct. 6, 2018 at St. Clare Meadow's Care Center.Visitation and funeral services will be held at the Redlin Funeral Home, 401 Madison Ave., Baraboo, WI on Oct. 11, 2018 with the Redlin Staff and Pastor Andrew Dear, North Freedom Baptist Church officiating. Visitation for imme......
Thomas P. Foley
Thomas P. Foley, age 66 of Baraboo, passed away on Sept. 4, 2018 after a long, courageous battle with COPD. He was born Sept. 5, 1951 to Walter and Helen (Fredrick) Foley.Tom worked construction for many years. He enjoyed fishing, painting, reading, watching westerns, and spending time with friends and family.He is survived by h......
Beverly Bildsten
Beverly Bildsten was born on March 24th in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1929 to Edward and Alice Hamlet. Bev was preceded in death by her parents, husband Roger Bildsten in 1993, and brother Edward "Bud" Hamlet in 2013. She is survived by her six loving children: Roger (Anne) Bildsten of Edina, Minnesota, Peter (Nancy) Bildsten of ......
Gary F. Eastman
Gary F. Eastman, age 71 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018 at Evansville Manor. Gary, son of Joseph and Evelyn (Vlasak) Eastman was born Jun 3, 1947 in Richland Center. On Nov. 21, 1967 he enlisted in the US Army and proudly served until his honorable discharge on Oct. 30, 1969. He enjoyed attending and participatin......
Pearl Verna Skael
Pearl Verna Skael, age 95, of Deforest, passed away on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at Serenity Homes in Deforest, WI. She was born November 13, 1922 in Centuria, WI. She grew up and attended school in Eagle River, WI. Pearl was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on May 1, 1940. She was united in marriage to Joesph Skael on J......
John David Walrath
John David Walrath, of Baraboo, WI, died unexpectedly at the age of 49 on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.John was born on May 19, 1969, to Donald and Delores (Witte) Walrath. He graduated from the Nekoosa High School in 1987 and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute with an associate degree in Architectural- Commercial Design in ......
Jerry Edward Coughlin
Jerry Edward Coughlin, age 87 of Baraboo passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. Jerry, son of Edward and Helen (Bloomfield) Coughlin was born July 7, 1931 in Baraboo. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1950-1953. He served his first two years in Casablanca, M......
Marilyn Jean Cowles
Marilyn Jean Cowles, age 75 of Baraboo passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. Marilyn, daughter of Albert and Thelma (Kittleson) Anderson was born Jan. 27, 1943 in Mt. Horeb. She was a graduate of Mt. Horeb, Class of 1960. On May 7, 1966 she was united in marriage to Richard Cowles in Mt. Horeb. Marilyn enjoyed working as a homema......
Avy E. Schilling
Avy Elizabeth Schilling passed away on August 21, 2018. Avy was born on April 20, 1920, to Margaret A. (Davis) Foster and David O. Foster. She was a lifelong resident of Baraboo, Wisconsin. Avy was preceded in death by her husband John ("Jack") Schilling, her mother, her father, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is survived by her......
Roy A. Beach
Roy A. Beach, of Baraboo, passed away on July 15, 2018 at the age of 89. He was born on October 31, 1928, in Monroe to Stanley and Elsie Beach. His early years were spent on the family farm where he developed the strong work ethic he exhibited his entire life. As a boy barely big enough to see over the steering wheel, he drove a......
Mary Deppe
Mary Deppe, age 79 of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Mary, daughter of Irv and Jean (Brady) Thayer was born June 19, 1939. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1957. Mary enjoyed working at Broadway Liquor Mart for many years. She served on the Baraboo Police and Fire Commission for many years, ass......
Dean T. Brice
Dean T. Brice, age 78, of Baraboo passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI, surrounded by his loving family. Dean, son of Ora and Esther (Johnson) Brice, was born on Sept. 27, 1939 in Lime Ridge, WI. He joined the United States Air Force in Nov. 23, 1959 and was honorably discharged on Apri......
Clara Harmel
Clara R. Harmel, age 90 of Baraboo, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Clara, daughter of Hans and Pearl (Hemenway) Mortensen was born Jan. 3, 1928. She attended elementary school at City View School and graduated from Baraboo High School. On March 23, 1946 she was united in marriage to Clarence......
Regina A. Whittaker
Our mom, Regina A. Whittaker, age 82 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Meadow View, A Memory Care Residence.Regina was born on Oct. 13, 1935 in Yorkville, New York, the daughter of Stanley and Sophie (Babiec) Kobielski. She married Lee F. Whittaker on Oct. 22, 1955 in Saint Mary's Church, New York ......
Philip R. Urben
Philip R. Urben, age 68 of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison surrounded by his loving family at his side. He was born on Jan. 16, 1950 in Madison, the eleventh child of William and Dorothy (Stampfli) Urben. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, from the Vietnam era stationed in Germany. On Feb......
Carol Ann (Weck) Heesen
Carol Ann (Weck) Heesen passed away early morning July 27th 2018 in her home in Baraboo, Wisconsin.Carol was born in Crawford County north of Oblong at the Weck homestead April 28, 1952. She is the daughter ofWilliam Henry Weck and Edith Susan (Mann) Weck. Carol married the love of her life, John Heesen, on September 4, 1999.Sur......
Joyce E. Klaetsch
Joyce E. Klaetsch, age 66 of Baraboo passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at home. Joyce, daughter of Walter and Norma (Andrews) Klaetsch was born Oct. 8, 1951 in Baraboo. Joyce worked as a purchasing agent for Seneca foods for over 36 years; she also enjoyed volunteering at St. Mary's Hospital in Baraboo. In her free time Joyce en......
George "Josh" H. Ladron
George "Josh" H. Ladron, age 67 of Merrimac passed away peacefully Thursday, July 26, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. George, son of George A. and Virginia M. (Gilmore) Ladron was born Jan. 16, 1951 in Beaver Dam. On Jan. 24, 2018 he was united in marriage to the love of his life LaDonna Pfaff. Josh was employed by RR Don......
Ginger Lea Selle
Ginger Lea Selle, age 58 of Baraboo passed away, Tuesday, July 24th 2018, Agrace Center in Janesville, WI. She was born May 18, 1960 in Greenfield, Iowa. Ginger was united in marriage to Douglas Selle on September 27, 1985 in Winchester, WI.She graduated from York High School in 1978. Ginger furthered her studies by graduating f......
John L. Marks
(Please Note: It is a challenge to write an obituary for someone who was never inclined to be the center of attention).John L. Marks, DVM, age 56, walked on Thursday, July 12th, 2018. He died at home in the presence of loved ones. He was a husband, big brother, little brother, son, uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law, cousin, and ......
Geraldine Esther "Fritz" Verthein
Geraldine Esther "Fritz" Verthein of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the age of 80. Gerry, daughter of William and Rufena Egerer was born March 13, 1938 at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital in Baraboo. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church and School. Graduated from Baraboo High School in 1956. ......
Brian Dean Konkel
Brian Dean Konkel, age 47 of Poynette, died Friday, July 6, 2018 at home peacefully surrounded by family after a two year battle with brain cancer. Brian, son of Raymond and Bonnie (Schneider) Konkel was born May 3, 1971. He was a graduate of Portage High School, Class of 1989. On Sept. 15, 1990 he was united in marriage to Ther......
Edith M. Kinnamon
Edith Marie Kinnamon, age 79 went to sleep in the Lord on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 after battling heart disease and kidney failure for many years. She was the daughter of James Edwin Robinson and Elma V. Robinson originally of LaValle. She was born in LaValle Oct. 25, 1938. In 1944, the family moved to Armstrong, Missouri where the......
Dean Duane Dettmann
Dean Duane Dettmann, age 80 of Rock Springs passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home. Dean, son of Fredrick and Iva (Moldenhauer) Dettmann was born Aug. 15, 1937 in Baraboo. On Oct. 12, 1957 he was united in marriage to Donna Clapper in Rockton, Illinois at Old Stone Church. Dean worked as an auto mechanic, was a secur......
Shirley A. Burns
Shirley A. Burns, age 81 of Lyndon Station died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Shirley, daughter of John and Ruth (Geouge) Higgins was born Sept. 5, 1936 in Lenor, North Carolina. On Dec. 8, 1962 she was united in marriage to Samuel T. Burns in Frezno, California. Shirley spent most of her worki......
Donna K. Porter
Donna K. Porter, age 51, of North Freedom passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018. She was born in Baraboo, WI. Mother Judy Larson (McWane) and Clarence and Marge Reppenhagen. She was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Porter on August 25, 1990 in Merrimac. She was a loving wife and mother. She was the happiest when around her grandc......
Gerhard P. Kalber
Gerhard Paul Kalber, age 96, of Baraboo passed away on June 26, 2018 at Meadowview Memory Care. He was born in Derdingen, Germany on July 4, 1921 to Gustav and Luise (Chardoussin) Kalber. When he was 4 years old his family migrated to South River, New Jersey where he spent the majority of his life and raised his own family. He m......
Delores Nieman
Delores Nieman, age 93, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2018. She was born in Sauk County and was the daughter of Henry and Marie (Steinhorst) Hanusa. On June 24th, 1948, Delores married Roger Nieman at St. John's Lutheran Church in Prairie du Sac. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo,......
Cecil Richard Miller
Cecil Richard Miller, age 71 of Baraboo passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, surrounded by his loving family, due to complications from Diabetes. Cecil, son of Richard and Lillian (Bundy) Miller was born June 8, 1947 in Hillsboro. Cecil proudly served in the US Army from 1968-1971 until his honorable ......
Betty May Finn
Betty May Finn, age 85 of Baraboo, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Betty, daughter of George and Minerva (Coggins) Briggs was born in Dane County Nov. 20, 1932. In her free time Betty enjoyed reading and watching ice skating.She is survived by her children, John Briggs and James (Christine) ......
Beverly Prothero
Beverly Jane "Bev" Prothero, age 87, of Merrimac passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 with her family by her side. Beverly, the second of thirteen children to Orval and Florence (Evans) Walker, was born March 17, 1931. She was united in marriage to Russell Prothero; he preceded her in death on April 25, 1974. For the last 44 years......
Lorraine M. Erickson
Lorraine M. Erickson, age 93, formerly of North Freedom passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Oak Park Place. Lorraine, daughter of Julius and Mary (Cleppe) Buysse was born March 28, 1925 in Pipestone, Minnesota. On Feb. 10, 1945 she was united in marriage to Helmer Erickson; he preceded he......
Edward A. Gleichauf
Edward A. Gleichauf, Sr. age 60 of Baraboo passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows. He was born in Janesville, the son of Robert and Lafern Gleichauf on Oct. 27, 1957. Edward went to Craig High School. Edward loved to go fishing, hunting and camping.He is survived his sons, Tim, Ed Jr. (Rhonda), Adam and Eddy; ......
Janis K. Rugolo
Janis Kay Rugolo, age 76, of Lake Delton passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018. Janis was born to Harold and Audrey Quandt on March 23, 1942. Janis worked for Kohl's Kitchen for about 25 years in Milwaukee. She enjoyed quilting when she was at home.Survivors include her husband, Joseph Rugolo; brother, Ken (Kim) Quandt; niece, No......
Jessie Schubring
Jessie Marie (Cone) Schubring, age 69 of Baraboo passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Jessie was born Sept. 19, 1948 in Baraboo, the youngest of eight children of Charles and Atha (Sainsbury) Cone.Jessie attended Baraboo High School. She was employed at K-Mart for over 35 years unti......
Benjamin Joseph Gleichauf
Benjamin Joseph "Ben" Gleichauf, age 33 of Baraboo passed away on June 5, 2018 at home. He was born and raised in Baraboo by Edward Gleichauf, Sr. and Susan Littlebear on Oct. 20, 1984. Ben was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 2004. In his free time he enjoyed working on cars, music and the Green Bay Packers. More tha......
Patricia M. ‘Trish’ Snowden
Patricia M. Trish' Snowden, age 66, of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at home. Patricia, daughter of Robert and Ramona (Fenske) Lipke was born April 16, 1952 in Reedsburg.She was united in marriage to Steve Blum and had the light of her life Lorri 'Missi' Blum. After 2 divorces she found......
Kimberly A. Morse
Kimberly Ann Morse, age 57, of North Freedom, passed away Friday, May 18, 20 18 at home with her family by her side. She was born on April 14, 1961 in Illinois to Nancy L. (Denys) Morse. Survivors include her life partner, Will Taholski; sister-in-law, Linda Morse; 3 nieces, Amanda (Patrick) Tunney, Nicole (Brian) Kukla, Christi......
Margaret L. Fisher
Margaret Louise Fisher, age 70, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI after a short illness. Margaret, daughter of Leonard and Lydia (Schultz) Fisher was born on February 10, 1948 in Albany, WI.Survivors include her 6 siblings, Janice Strampe, Janesville, Patricia Dahl, Madison, Richard (Jean) Fi......
Elsie Green
Elsie Green peacefully entered eternity on April 23, 2018, with family and friends by her side.Born on March 16, 1927 to Leslie and Ann (Olson) Eckert, Elsie Ione Eckert enjoyed her childhood on the family farm up the hill from Eckert Lake in Grove Lake Township, Minnesota. Elsie recounted many fond memories on the farm with her......
Nona Schuebel
Nona Schuebel passed away as gently as she lived at her home in Oak Park Place on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the age of 94 with family by her side. Nona was born on Jan. 18, 1924 in Cadott, Wisconsin to Andrew and Mary Lucas. She married Harold "Hal" Schuebel in August 1946. In 1955 Nona and Harold moved to Baraboo, raised their ......
Marie Vogt
Marie Margaret Vogt, age 96 of Baraboo passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 10, 2018 with her family by her side.She was born the second of ten children to John and Bertha (Beer) Wankerl in Plain on March 31, 1922. She was united in marriage to Alvin Vogt on Aug. 20, 1941 at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Plain, Wiscon......
Chad Edward Duchow
It is with great sadness that the family of Chad Edward Duchow announces his passing on Saturday, May 05, 2018. Chad, loving son of Beverly Larkee, was born on June 16, 1973.Chad volunteered for 22 years for the North Freedom Fire Department and worked his way up to become a captain. He was an avid hunter, but what brought him t......
Genevieve “Genny” C. Lange – North Freedom/ Reedsburg
Genevieve "Genny" C. Lange, age 82 of North Freedom/ Reedsburg, died on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Sauk County Healthcare Center. She was born October 9, 1935 to Clifford and Adeline (Kopf) Lange.She was confirmed at and a life time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North Freedom. She was very proud that she worked for the f......
Bernita E. Klappstein
Bernita E. Klappstein, age 76 of Baraboo, died on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at St. Clare Hospice House. She was born Sept. 8, 1941, the daughter of Frank and Helen (Zuch) Klemm.Bernita worked and lived in Baraboo her whole life. She enjoyed the Packers and playing bingo. She will be missed by all.Bernita is survived by her son, Toby ......
Ethel “Tess” Youngen
Ethel "Tess" Youngen, age 99 of Baraboo died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Sauk County Health Care Center with her daughter by her side. Ethel, daughter of Bert and Anna (Bensen) Hancock was born on June 11, 1918 in Aurora, Illinois. After graduating from West High School in Aurora she was employed as a bookkeeper for 30 years. On......
Wava Jean Vertein
Wava Jean Vertein, 85, of North Freedom passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows. Wava was born on May 29, 1932, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Vera (Frambs) Bender. She married Merrell H. Vertein on June 14, 1952 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North Freedom. Wava was a member of the American Legion Auxil......
Amy Lynn Cone
Amy Lynn Cone, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 22, 2018 in Baraboo. Amy was born in Baraboo on March 6, 1959, the daughter of John Norton and Barbara Jean (Ameigh) Cone. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1977 and then worked at Seneca Foods Corporation for 35 years. She recently enjoyed working weekends......
Marcella "Tootie" Ender
Marcella "Tootie" Ender of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the age of 85. Tootie was born April 18, 1933 in Baraboo, the daughter of Edward and Evelyn Dummer. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth "Jack", and her son, Dennis.She is survived by her children, Cindy (Dave) Albrecht of Killeen......
Gerald "Jerry" Fahney
Gerald William "Jerry" Fahney, age 74 of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison with his family by his side. Gerald was born to Margaret (Geib) and Carl Fahney on April 25, 1943 at St. Joseph Hospital in West Bend. On Nov. 3, 1973 he was united in marriage to Judith Jung at St. John of ......
Betty Lou Fox
Betty Lou Fox, age 90 of Madison died Thursday, March 29, 2018. Betty, daughter of Henry and Nina Patch was born Aug. 11, 1927. Betty came from a long line of educators; finding value in education Betty attended UW-Oshkosh and received an undergrad degree in teaching. Betty taught high school for a few years before marrying the ......
Ruth I. (Shimniok) Licht
Ruth Irma (Shimniok) Licht was born September 7, 1925, at home in Sumpter Township, WI, the daughter of John and Elsie (Schneider) Shimniok. Ruth was baptized October 25, 1925 in the Sumpter Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on March 17, 1940, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Prairi......
Laura O. Kuball
Laura O. Kuball, age 96 of Baraboo died Thursday, March 22, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Laura, daughter of James and Beulah (Harker) Lehr was born Dec. 6, 1921. She was a graduate of Mineral Point High School. She was united in marriage to Harold McNurlen; he preceded her in death. Laura was then united in marriage to......
Martin Albert Alwin
Martin Albert Alwin, age 85 of North Freedom died Friday, March 16, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows. Martin, son of Martin Frank and Hazel Agnes (Meske) Alwin was born Aug. 12, 1932 in Baraboo. He attended Reedsburg High School and graduated with the class of 1951. While in high school he competed on the football team and had the reco......
Russell Alan Nuetzel
Russell Alan Nuetzel, of Baraboo was born October 12, 1945 and went to meet Jesus on March 13, 2018 at the age of 72.Beloved husband and stepfather, he was preceded in death by parents, Roland and Alice Nuetzel; stepdaughter, Serena Espinoza, and father-in-law, Edward F. Johnson, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Jude Johnson; ste......
Janet E. Britzke
Janet E. Britzke, age 74 of Baraboo died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at St. Clare Hospital. Janet, daughter of Charles Grasley and Rosie Rider was born December 11, 1943 in Rice Lake, WI.She worked at Devil's Lake for many years doing maintenance. In her free time she enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, crossword, word search and visit......
Charles
Charles "Charlie" David Blystad of Baraboo passed on to join the love of his life, Carol, on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the age of 80. Charlie was born on Sept. 16, 1937 in Necedah, Wisconsin to Arthur and Pheobe (Lecy) Blystad. He was the youngest of six children and although there was an 18 year age span from youngest to olde......
Mildred
Mildred "Mickey" M. Clingerman, of Baraboo, died at Sauk Prairie Hospital on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the age of 88. Mickey is survived by her daughter-in-law, Trish Vandre, granddaughter, Nicole (Jason) Campbell, Grandson, Clinton L. (Katrina) Clingerman, and six great-grandchildren, Alan, Noah, and Victoria Campbell and Eli......
Richard "Dick" Schulte
Richard "Dick" Schulte age 72 passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the King Veterans Home. He was born on Feb. 2, 1946 in Baraboo to Milton and Catherine (Bollenbeck) Schulte. He was a 1964 graduate of Baraboo High School. He was in the Army from 1965-1968 as a fuel and electrical specialist and served in Korea. He was emplo......
Ervin J. Roth
Ervin J. Roth, age 80, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the Senior Life Center in Reedsburg WI following a long illness. He leaves behind 6 children and a beloved companion; daughters, Carrie (Kent) Whipp Lake Delton WI , Lori (Gary) Dickerson Sauk City, Kathy (George) Heath Baraboo, Sandra (Rick) Peterson Hub City, Shel......
Mary E. (McCormick) Stieve
Mary E (McCormick) Stieve was born on February 2, 1933, a daughter to Joseph & Helen (Condon) McCormick, the first baby born in the new hospital. In 1941 the McCormick family moved to Baraboo to be close to their father's work. Mary and her siblings all attended St. Joseph Grade School. Mary graduated from St. Joseph's in 19......
Jeffrey Baker Stout
Jeffrey Baker Stout, of Baraboo, passed away at his home on Friday, March 9, 2018 due to stage 4 colon cancer. He was born December 10, 1961 to Ralph and Margie Stout of Mountain City, TN. He attended Johnson County High School in Mountain City, TN and graduated from East Tennessee State University with a BS in Engineering Techn......
Nancy Mae Molizon
Nancy Mae Molizon, age 79 of Baraboo passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 with her family by her side. Nancy, daughter of Albert and MaryAlice (Hintz) Trost was born Oct. 12, 1938. She was a graduate of Greenwood High School in Greenwood, WI. At the age of 18, Nancy moved to Chicago where she raised her family. She was a member of ......
Lloyd J. Mlejnek
Lloyd J. Mlejnek, age 81 of Baraboo, formerly of Rock Springs, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 surrounded by his family. Lloyd, son of John and Rose (Subrt) Mlejnek was born Feb. 2, 1937 in Rice Lake. He was a graduate of UW-Madison, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. On Aug. 20, 1960 he was united in......
Theodore "Ted" E. Young of Baraboo
Theodore "Ted" E. Young, age 66 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg.Ted was born on Wednesday, March 12,1952 in Richland Center to Gerald and Lorena (Jackson) Young. He graduated from River Valley High School in 1970. In his career he worked for Concrete Forms in Lone Rock before m......
Mary G. Weiland
Mary G. Weiland passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 67. She was born March 30, 1951 in Reedsburg, the only daughter of Gene and Alice Schyvinch. On Feb. 26, 1984 she was united in marriage to Robert Weiland. Mary worked in the orthopedic field for many years in t......
James L. Maller
James Leighton Maller: Nov. 24, 1946 - Jan. 18, 2018 Private services will be held. https://giving.cu.edu/fund/james-l-maller-phd-memorial-fundIn lieu of flowers, please make a gift to support the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Please send your gift in memory of James L. Maller, PhD to: University of Colorado Fo......
Neil Jensen
Neil Jensen, age 85, of Merrimac passed away on February 16, 2018. Neil was born in Dell Prairie, Adams County on February 29, 1932 the son of Clarence and Thalia Jensen. He was proud of the fact that he was a Leap Year Baby. He was a 1950 graduate of Baraboo High School. On November 22, 1952 he married Joanne Parks. Neil was a ......
Earl Kimball Wichern
Earl Kimball Wichern passed away Feb. 14, 2018 at the age of 96. He was born in Baraboo on Sept. 20, 1921 to Carl and Nettie Wichern who farmed near Baraboo. Earl was a 1939 graduate of Baraboo High School. One of his first challenges and successes upon graduating was to ride his bicycle to New York City for the 1939 World's Fai......
Richard (Dick) Klemm
Richard (Dick) Klemm, North Freedom A great man and loving father, courageous and strong, not only in life but also in the journey of leaving this world, is now at rest. Richard (Dick) Klemm, age 72 of North Freedom, Wisconsin left this world at peace, in his home on February 13, 2018 alongside his children, who held his hands ......
Dora V. Darling
Dora Violet Darling, age 82, passed away on February 10, 2018 at the Sauk County Health Care Center. Dora was born the daughter of Will and Mary (Hair) Schulenburg on May 8, 1935 in Britton, South Dakota. She was united in marriage to Walter Emery Darling, Sr. on December 17, 1953 in Hecla, South Dakota. Dora worked for the Sauk......
Daniel James Voll
Daniel James Voll, age 60 died Jan. 22, 2018 in Fernandina Beach, Florida. On Jan. 4th he suffered an unexpected and horrific brain stem stroke. He was to have left the next day for a Costa Rica vacation. He was treated at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida and placed on life support and later was transferred to hospice c......
Thelma Capps
Thelma Capps was born Sept. 1, 1922 to Leonard and Opal Rockhill. She had 12 brothers and sisters; one of which being her twin, Velma Tobias. Thelma felt it a privilege to serve in the WAC's during WWII. She was married to Henry Capps and they were blessed with two children, Marvin Capps and Sherry (Capps) Brinkman. Thelma enjoy......
Nancie M. Vold
Nancie M. Vold, age 81 of Baraboo passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at St. Clare Hospice House with family by her side. Nancie, daughter of Harold and Evelyn (Miller) Jones was born Jan. 19, 1937 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School. On July 16, 1955 she was united in marriage to Marvin L. Vold at th......
Sally Hoffman
Sally Hoffman, age 75 of Baraboo passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows with family by her side. Sally, daughter of John and Myrtle (Nelson) Bartosch was born Jan. 21, 1943 in Watertown. She was a graduate of Waterloo High School, Class of 1962. Sally was employed by GT & E in Madison. On July 11, 1970 she was......
Gary Spencer
Gary A Spencer, 67, of Baraboo, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, surrounded by his children. Son of Mike and Dolly (Elsing) Spencer, he was born Nov. 8, 1950, at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital in Baraboo. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1968, lettering in foot......
Mary A. Silvers of Baraboo
Mary A. Silvers (Melcic) passed away peacefully at Oak Park Place in Baraboo on Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018. She was married to Ralph Silvers on January 11, 1955; they were married 52 years. Mary worked at many places: A&P Food Stores, IGA, Pierce's, Farm & Fleet, Walgreen's and retired from Kmart. Mary was a member of St. J......
James S. Wallace of Baraboo
James Scott Wallace, age 42 was born November 3, 1975 in Beech Grove Indiana during a half time of Steelers and Ram Football game to Veronica and Ronald Wallace.He has a nick name of "Rudy" which his Fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon at UWP gave him because like the movie he simply did not give up going for what he wanted in life. Th......
Marvelene "Babe" Miller
Marvelene "Babe" Miller, 96 of Baraboo passed away on Jan. 25, 2018. She was born on Dec. 16, 1921 to Ed and Millie (Reed) Campbell in Hillsboro, WI. She married Robert W. Miller on Dec. 29, 1945 and had a wonderful marriage until his death Aug. 5, 1971. Babe lived in Baraboo for over 60 years working and volunteering. She was v......
Ralph Jensen
Ralph Robert Jensen, age 74 of Baraboo passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 at St. Clare Hospital. Ralph, son of Robert and Margaret (Meyer) Jensen was born Jan. 7, 1946 in Milwaukee. On Sept. 24, 1966 he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Pierce; she preceded him in death on April 22, 2009. He was employed by St. Clare Hospita......
Marilyn Tucker
Marilyn Tucker, age 89 of Baraboo died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital. Marilyn, daughter of Karl and Ethel (Nelson) Aschermann was born Jan. 29, 1928 in Elgin, Illinois. She graduated from Elgin High School. Marilyn was united in marriage to Harold Guptail in Nov. of 1946; he preceded her in death in Jan. of 1958......
Robert
Robert "Bob" Austin Simonds, age 64, of Baraboo passed away on January 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 14, 1953, the son of Rose Ann Simonds. On March 12, 2004, he was united in marriage to Ann. Bob worked at Kalahari Resort Theme Park. He was an avid Packer and Badger fan and NASCAR enthusiast. He was preceded in......
William "Bill" Martin Mistele
William "Bill" Martin Mistele, age 86 of Baraboo passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at St. Clare Hospice House with family by his side. He was born April 20, 1931 to Duane and Gladys (Aland) Mistele in Baraboo. Bill attended Baraboo Schools and graduated in 1950. In Feb. 1951 he enlisted in the US Navy and served in the National ......
Adeline E. Parks
Adeline E. Parks, age 90 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Artisan Senior Living. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1945 and later married Carson Parks. Adeline Lived for years in Cambia, WI. She worked many years as a factory worker. She moved back to Baraboo in 1997 where she lived until her death. ......
Erma Klotz
Erma M. Klotz, age 95 of Baraboo passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 at St. Clare Meadows. Erma, daughter of Christian and Anna (Baumgartner) Huber was born Sept. 24, 1922. On April 3, 1943 she was united in marriage to Allen V. Klotz; he preceded her in death on April 7, 2003. Erma worked for over 35 years for F. W. Woolworth Dime......
Thurman Fox
Thurman Fox, age 95 of Madison died Thursday, December 21, 2017. Thurman, son of Orville and Francis (Smith) Fox was born Aug. 7, 1922. He attended UW-Oshkosh for undergrad schooling, during this time he enlisted in the US Air Force. When the war was over he returned to Oshkosh and met the love of his life, Betty Patch. Thurman ......
Lester Beardsley
Lester Beardsley, age 82, of Fairfield passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at home with family by his side after a battle with kidney cancer. A Celebration of Life service will take place at a later date. A full obituary will appear at a later date. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting the family.......
Derry "Beck" Amundson
Derry "Beck" Amundson passed away peacefully Dec. 13, 2017 after a short battle with a rare form of cancer (duodenal adenocarcinoma) at University of Wisconsin Hospital. He was born Jan. 25, 1949 in Pierre, South Dakota. He was full of spontaneity and adventure his entire life. Beck loved golf, and he will be missed out on the g......
Muriel M. Snyder
Muriel M. Snyder, age 92 of Baraboo passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. She was born April 3, 1925 in Whitewater. She was united in marriage to Clyman "Dutch" Snyder. Muriel was employed by Industrial Coils for over 20 years before her retirement. Her hobbies included crocheting, doing puzzles, playi......
Lucille E. (Giese
Lucille E. (Giese, Kleist) Noennig, age 76 of Baraboo passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at University of Wisconsin Hospital surrounded by her family. Lucille, daughter of Walter and Freda (Kelbel) Giese was born December 26, 1940. She was very active person and in her free time Lucille enjoyed working outside in the garden. ......
Betty Roznos
Betty Roznos, age 84 of Baraboo passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 at St. Clare Hospice House. Betty, daughter of Howard and Lucille (Dahlke) Ahrensmeyer was born April 17, 1933 in Baraboo. On Nov. 19, 1953 she was united in marriage to Roger L. Roznos. Per her wishes no services will be held.......
Blake Fowler
Blake Fowler, age 63 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Blake, son of Raymond and Geraldine Fowler was born Aug. 15, 1954. He was united in marriage to Julie Zeman. Blake owned and operated BEF Enterprises. His greatest joy in life were his two grandchildren, Jazlyn and Jordan.Survivors include his wife, Julie; son......
Martin H. Zellmer of Baraboo
Martin Henry Zellmer, age 90 of Baraboo passed away peacefully at St. Clare Hospital on December 10, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born October 2, 1927 in Reedsburg to Julius and Della (Voights) Zellmer. On July 30, 1949 he was married to Colleen M. (Purdy). Martin worked as a construction worker for over 40 years and wa......
Lora Lynn Bram
Lora Lynn Bram, age 58 of Baraboo passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at UW Hospital. Lora, daughter of LeRoy and Margaret (Rose) Kraak was born Aug. 18, 1959 in Madison. She graduated from Monona Grove High School, Class of 1977. On June 20, 1987 she was united in marriage to David J. Bram at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Monona. Lo......
Anita Bures
Anita Bures passed away on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. She was born to Frances and Arden Kitchen on Sept. 7, 1934 in Madison, WI. She married Douglas Martin on Jan. 7, 1951 and her second marriage was to Louis Bures on April 24, 1987. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, brother an......
Gene Edward Reber
Gene Edward Reber, 82, of Byron, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017, after a long illness. Gene was born in rural Byron on December 3, 1934, to Clifford and Ruth (Winterland) Reber. He graduated from Byron Schools in 1952, and then spent time in the Army before marrying Connie King in 1957. After farming with his father, he......
Ronda K. Jones
Ronda K. Jones of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at St. Clare Hospital at the age of 62. Ronda, daughter of Ronald and Dawn (Hinz) Jones was born Sept. 21, 1955. She graduated from Baraboo Senior High School and furthered her studies at Grand Rapids Bible College, Trinity Christian College and obtained her masters ......
William L. Schreiber
William passed away on Sunday, November 19. He was born February 12, 1926, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the son of William and Iva Fern (Glover) Schreiber. Bill enjoyed reminding everyone that he was born on Abraham Lincoln's birthday. He grew up on the farm built by his parents in the Town of Greenfield. During his senior year of hig......
Carol A. Nimmow
Carol A. Nimmow, age 82 of Baraboo passed away on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison with family by her side. Carol, daughter of Lester and Mary (Smith) Franklin was born April 27, 1935 in New Bern, North Carolina. On Oct. 14, 1955 she was united in marriage to Donald Nimmow in Norfolk, Virginia. Carol worke......
Kenneth G. Cady of Baraboo
Kenneth G. Cady, age 76 of Baraboo passed away on November 14, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born August 22, 1941 to Kenneth and Bernice (Luke) Cady in Baraboo. He married Judith Smith on April 3, 1965 in Baraboo. He was in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. Survivors include his 3 children, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Ca......
Yvonne Joy Wilson
Yvonne Joy Wilson passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center at the age of 92. Yvonne, daughter of Raymond and Lottie (Beamish) Follis was born Oct. 24, 1925 in Michigan. She was united in marriage to Clayton D. Wilson. Survivors include her daughters, Glyndell Trumbull of Pomona, California,......
Melvin Leroy Bratland of Baraboo
Melvin Leroy Bratland, was born in Edgerton, WI on March 2, 1938 to the union of Melvin B. and Florence H. Bratland and passed away at the age of 79, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 peacefully surrounded by his loving family.Melvin is survived by his Ex-wife and best friend Mary Bratland; (6) ......
Mike Andersen
Mike Andersen passed away peacefully at his home November 7, 2017. His favorite thing in the world was spending time with his family - they meant the world to him. His second love was traveling anywhere. He learned to love hiking and backpacking at Glacier National Park and his training ground was Devils Lake State Park. Mike is......
Lorraine F. Hellewell
Lorraine F. Hellewell, age 87 of Baraboo, passed peacefully into eternity on November 3, 2017 at Oak Park Place Independent Living with her two daughters by her side. Lorraine was born on October 27, 1930 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Millard and Winifred (Stevenson) Bergren. Lorraine met and married Louis P. Hellewell in 1947. They w......
Barbara Ann McCollough
Barbara Ann "Barb" McCollough, age 73 of Baraboo passed away with her family and friends by her side Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Center in Fitchburg. Barb, daughter of Victor and Dorothy (Jochman) Kowalke was born Dec. 9, 1943 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. Barb worke......
Elaine Katherine Pierce
Elaine Katherine Pierce, age 87 of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday evening November 2, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows. Born March 2, 1930 to John & Mae (Tooley) Litscher on the Sauk Prairie at home by Pine Hollow where Badger Ordnance stood. The Litscher's moved near the marshes east of Baraboo by the Butterfield Bridge on Coun......
Gilbert R. Barton of Baraboo
Gilbert R. Barton, age 83 of Baraboo passed away November 10, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born March 1, 1934 to Clive and Florence (Truan) Barton. He is survived by the love of his life Charlotte (Kaney) Barton of 47 years. Gilbert was in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956 and served as a photographer. Gilbert wa......
Andrew
Andrew "Andy" T. Quale, age 64, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at home. Andy was born to Glenn and Marilyn (Nelson) Quale on December 9, 1952 in Baraboo. As a chef, Andy worked for Maple Bluff Country Club, Madison Club, Pooles Cuba Club, and Devi-Bara Resort. In his spare time, he enjoyed golf......
Mary H. Schenkat
Mary H. Schenkat, age 92, of Baraboo and Jefferson, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Mary was born January 27, 1925 on the family farm near Benton, WI to Henry and Gertrude (Legler) Hoppenjan. She married Evan F. Schenkat May 15, 1951 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ben......
Rosemary Zimmerman
Rosemary "Rosie" E. Zimmerman, age 67 of Baraboo died unexpectedly surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 27, 2017. Rosie, daughter of Winfred and Helen (Joten) Larson was born April 4, 1950. She was raised on the family farm in Ettrick WI. After graduating High School she moved to Baraboo where she met Don and marri......
LaVerne R. Willey
LaVerne (Vern) Richard Willey of Baraboo, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at Oak Park Place at the age of 82. LaVerne, son of Richard and Elsie (Klaetsch) Willey was born Aug. 4 1935 in Baraboo. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1954. On Oct. 5, 1957 he enlisted in the United State Marine Corps and proudly served until......
Karen Jean Safranek
Karen Jean Safranek, age 61, entered eternal life on Saturday, October 21, 2017 after a very valiant, long-fought battle with cancer.Karen was born on February 25, 1956 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to Loren and Evelyn (Flittie) Clumpner. She graduated as Valedictorian of her class from Barron High School in 1974 and continued her edu......
Walter Leutenegger
Walter Leutenegger, age 76, of Baraboo passed away Friday Oct. 20, 2017, at Our House Assisted Living in Wisconsin Dells. Walter, son of Heinrich and Anna (Fluri) Leutenegger was born Oct. 18 1941 in Winterthur, Switzerland.Walter's family moved to Zurich when he was very young. He grew up and attended school there, from grade s......
Jennie Frank
Jennie Frank, age 90 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at St. Clare Hospital surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. Jennie, daughter of Wesley and Goldie (Guist) Rice was born Oct. 12, 1927 in Ojibwa, WI. She worked as an assembler at Eagle Signal for 27 years and then as a home health aide for thre......
Jerry Bullard
Jerry Dale Bullard, 73, of Reedsburg, WI, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo, WI. Jerry was born September 2, 1944 in Booneville, Mississippi, the son of Nelson O. and Ailene Whitfield Bullard. Jerry married Patricia A. Ruda on July 9, 1977, in Pasadena, California, and they we......
Jerome A. “Jerry” Verthein
Jerome A. "Jerry" Verthein, age 81 of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Jerome, son of Arthur and Gertrude (Bainbridge) Verthein was born Jan. 10, 1936 in Rock Springs. He was a graduate of Reedsburg High School, Class of 1953. On Sept. 17, 1960 he was united in marriage to Geraldine......
Eilene Arlene A. Boyd
Eilene "Arlene" A. Boyd, age 86 of Baraboo passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at Our House Assisted Living. Arlene, daughter of Bert and Elizabeth (Falk) Collins was born Feb. 17, 1931. She was united in marriage to Earl "Polly" Boyd on Oct. 25, 1948 in Baraboo; he preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 1995. Together with her husban......
David Bruce Ament
David Bruce Ament was the personification of integrity. He was born in Merrill, WI on October 24, 1944, where reportedly he had a perfect Tom Sawyer style life on the Wisconsin River. His family moved to Madison when he began 7th grade. Perfect he felt. He left us on October 10, 2017. He will be remembered for his dedication to ......
Esther Platt
Esther W. Platt, 95, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at Meadow View.Esther was born on Feb. 17, 1922 to William and Iva Martin of Merrimac. She graduated from Sauk City High School in 1939, then worked as a nurse's aide at St. Mary's Hospital. She married the love of her life, Harold A. Platt, on Aug.......
Kevin Cummings
Kevin J. Cummings, age 52 of Baraboo, died Monday, October 9, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center with family by his side. Kevin, son of Kenneth and DuVonne (Diske) Cummings was born Sept. 10, 1965 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1983. In his younger years Kevin enjoyed public speaking and had a ......
Michael D. Crotty
Michael D. Crotty, age 68 of Baraboo, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born on July 9, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Grace (Bannon) Crotty. He worked 41 years as a railroad conductor- brakeman for Milwaukee Road, Soo Line and Canadian Pacific Railroad. Michael is survived by his wife Kathryn, daught......
Dolores Yvette Baum Strohbeen
Dolores Yvette Baum Strohbeen, 86, often a soprano soloist at Walnut Hill Bible Church in Baraboo, Wisconsin, died Thursday, Sept. 28, after a decade-long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Dolores had a voice and she used it -- always "singing in the rain," to quote one of her favorite Sinatra songs, "laughing at the clouds, an......
Julia G. Halweg
Julia G. Halweg, age 94 of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at Meadow View Assisted Living. She was born on Feb. 16, 1923 in Kendallville, Iowa. Her parents, George and Gusta (Moe) Winnaberg, brought Julia to holy baptism and confirmation at an early age. She was united in marriage to Robert Halweg on May 12, 194......
Geraldine Fern Knapton
Geraldine Fern Knapton, age 84 of Greenwood, formerly of Baraboo, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, at House of the Dove in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Geraldine, daughter of Ernest and Virginia (Knapp) Schueman was born April 27, 1933, in Greenfield, Monroe County, Wisconsin. Geraldine also recently lived for a short time at......
Doris Pollard Wichern
Doris Pollard Wichern (nee Brown), 96 years old, of Baraboo, was born to eternal life Sept. 21, 2017 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living after a brief illness.She was born June 3, 1921 in Shennington, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Lucille Brown. In 1941 she married James B. Pollard in Kendall, Wisconsin with whom she raised a......
Harley Fox Gantz
Harley Fox Gantz, 90, of Baraboo entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Harley was born on January 31, 1927, in Sharpesville PA, the son of Carl K. and Ann Rachael (Cameron) Gantz. Harley was united in marriage to Diana May Wilkins on Sept. 11, 1948, in Sharon, Pa, and enjo......
Timothy Ken Vertein
Timothy Ken Vertein passed away on September 17, 2017 at the age of 60, surrounded by his loving family at home in Baraboo, WI. Tim was born to Ken and LaVeta Vertein on April 15, 1957 in Reedsburg, WI. He was the second child of four, having one older sister and two younger. In 1971, Tim graduated from St. John's Elementary Sch......
Evelyn A. Platt
Evelyn A. Platt of Baraboo, died peacefully at age 97, surrounded by her loving family, on September 15, 2017, at Oak Park Place in Baraboo. Evelyn was born on Friday, February 27, 1920, in the small farming community of Reedsville, Wisconsin to William J. Krueger and Anna Kunert Krueger. William and Anna proudly announced Evely......
Laura A. Joachim
Laura A. Joachim, age 93 of Baraboo died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at St. Clare Hospital after a short illness. Laura, daughter of Ewald and Elizabeth (Henke) Gurgle was born Nov. 24, 1923 in Reedsburg. She met her future husband at Niagara Falls, New York at the height of World War Two and was united in marriage to Michael Charl......
Joyce L. Litscher
Joyce L. Litscher died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center at the age of 86. Joyce, daughter of John and Mildred (Johnson) Sinner was born Nov. 11, 1930 in Baraboo. She graduated from Baraboo High School where she was a drum major in the BHS band as well as a clarinet player. On March 5, 1949 she was united i......
William "Bill" Robert Jordan of Baraboo
William "Bill" Robert Jordan of Baraboo, formerly of Glendale, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital, at the age of 81. Bill was born Dec. 23, 1935 to loving parents, William and Margaret Jordan. He was raised in the Milwaukee area and graduated from high school in 1953. Bill enlisted in the United States......
Carl Brahmstead
Carl Jeffery Brahmstead, age 87 of Baraboo died Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at home. Carl, son of Arthur and Charlotte (Scott) Brahmstead was born April 21, 1930 in Wisconsin Rapids. Carl proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force and was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Alford; she preceded him in d......
Dustin Edward Meeker
Dustin Edward Meeker, age 26 of Portage, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, Aug. 25, 2017 with his family at his side. Dustin, son of William and Tammy Meeker was born Oct. 26, 1990 in Madison. Dustin grew up in Wisconsin Dells, attended WDHS and graduated in 2009. He worked at Moosejaw throughout school until he joi......
Virginia Rose Marousek
Virginia Rose Marousek, 86, passed away Aug. 21, 2017 at Good Samaritan in Olathe, KS. Visitation 4-7:00 pm Mon., Aug. 28, 2017 at Redlin Funeral Home, 401 Madison Ave, Baraboo, WI, 53913 608-356-6571 with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Tues., Aug. 29, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 300 2nd......
Nancy A. Pretsch
Nancy A. Pretsch, age 49 of Baraboo passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Sauk Prairie Healthcare. Nancy daughter of Kenneth Pretsch, Sr. and Darlene Cypher was born April 19, 1968 in Beloit WI with a defective heart. Most of her school years were at Hillsboro, WI . She graduated at Beloit High School. Nancy came to Baraboo t......
Michael Dennis Fuhrman
Michael Dennis Fuhrman, 68 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully with his wife, Susan and good friend, Patty Russell by his side on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. Michael was born on Dec. 5, 1948 in Milwaukee to the late Warren "Mike" Fuhrman and Virginia (Austin) Fuhrman. He married Susan Bauer on Nov. 18, 1972. Their marriage was blessed......
Reid A. Kiefer
Reid A. Kiefer, age 55 of Baraboo died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at home. Reid, son of Connie (Frances) Kiefer and Robert (Rita) Benson was born Sept. 1, 1961 in Portage, WI. He was a graduate of Portage High School. Reid worked as a contractor for many years but most recently was employed by Menards at the material desk. Reid was......
Arlene Shew
Arlene Martha (Swanson) Shew passed away after living 4 1/2 years at SCMCC on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at the age of 94; she was born Sept. 13, 1922 to Rex and Freda Swanson. She graduated in 1940. Arlene was married on Dec. 25, 1941 to Benjamin Franklin Shew. Arlene, along with her husband Ben, owned and operated the Park View I......
Carol L. Blystad
Carol L. Blystad, 77, of Baraboo, died on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Carol, daughter of George and Margaret (Duncan) Lestina, was born May 6, 1940 in Wilmette, Illinois. On August 26, 1967, Carol was united in marriage to Charles Blystad in Wilmette, IL. Carol graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a nursing degree. ......
Sheri Lee Kujak
Sheri Lee Kujak passed on Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 with her family at her side after a short battle with cancer at the age of 59. The bright light that Sheri carried with her dimmed just a bit on that day but will be carried on by her family and many friends.Sheri was born to Fran and Sharon Hawksford on April 9, 1958 in Amery......
Susan Wright
Susan Wright, age 78 of Baraboo passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Susan, daughter of Harold and Veronica (Dutch) Dunn was born April 10, 1939 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She worked as a food service director for Camp Gray and Camp Webb for 25 years. She was also an advocate for batte......
Lawrence Richard Pratt
Lawrence Richard Pratt completed his 91-year journey on Monday, July 24, 2017 in his home he shared with his loving wife of 71 years, Bernadene. His legacy will live on through his wife Bernadene and his children, Fred and his wife Priscilla, Rita and her husband Bob Steffes, Gary and his wife Vicki, and 6 grandchildren, Nichola......
James “Jim” Isenberg
James "Jim" Isenberg, age 83 of Baraboo passed away peacefully at home with family by his side Sunday, July 16, 2017. James, son of Oscar and Clara (Kruse) Isenberg was born Dec. 24, 1933 in Loganville. Jim was a graduate of Baraboo High School and furthered his studies by obtaining a degree in Business Administration from UW-M......
June F. Seiler
June F. Seiler, age 72 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 after a long illness. June, daughter of Gordon and Lola (Hill) Anderson was born June 22, 1945 in Moline, Illinois. She was a Wisconsin Dells Graduate. On June 13, 1964 she was united in marriage to Raymond Seiler. June worked as a homemaker her entire life. I......
Linda Kay Ironmonger
Linda Kay Ironmonger, long-time bartender/manager at Parish's Bar and beverage server at Ho-Chunk Casino, passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Delton July 7, 2017 after a long fight with cancer. She was born December 28, 1950 to Jesse and Theresa (Goerks) Leatherberry in Baraboo. She loved to garden, cook, spend time with ......
Lorrie Brady
Lorrie A. Brady "Ma Brady" passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at her home in Baraboo Wisconsin. She was born in Illinois to Clayton (Pat) and Alice Brady and was promptly given the nickname "Pumpkin". She lived for the past 35 plus years in either Mazomanie or Baraboo Wisconsin. She was the type of woman that gave all she had and......
Kathleen McNamer
Kathleen McNamer of Baraboo passed away on June 29, 2017 at the age of 97.Kathleen was born February 8, 1920 in Richland County, Wisconsin and was the daughter of Freeman and Blanche Montgomery. Kathleen married Joseph McNamer on May 2, 1940 at the Baptist minister's house in Waukon, IA. Joseph and Kathleen raised three children......
Patricia Elaine Dieter
Patricia Elaine Dieter, 67, passed away June 26, 2017. She was born in Beloit, WI, on June 17, 1950, to Clifford and Grace Dieter, Patty's family later moved to Lake Mills where she grew up with her 3 older brothers Fred, Jerry, and Herb.In her life she cherished a son Edward Lee Kastrosky, a daughter Lisa Lynn (Vodak), and son-......
David William Baumgarten
David William Baumgarten, 73, of North Freedom, died on August 3, 2017. And because his savior Jesus Christ conquered death, he was welcomed into eternal life on that very day. We know, as Jesus promised Mary, "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." He was born to M......
Brian T. Schulze
Brian T. Schulze, age 34, of Baraboo/Janesville passed away June 17, 2017 due to a tragic car accident. Brian, son of Connie Schulze and James Flogel was born on Sept. 19, 1982. Some of his hobbies were fishing, hiking and a wiz at video games, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved his job at Subway in Janesville. He always ......
David S. Nancarrow
David Snowdon Nancarrow passed away on May 31, 2017 at the age of 90.Dave was born Sept. 18, 1926 in Houghton, Michigan and was the son of C. Edward and Essie Nancarrow. He was a graduate of Houghton High School (receiving his diploma while serving in WWII). He is also a graduate of Michigan Technical University with a degree i......
Duane H "Fritz" Neuman
Duane "Fritz" Neuman, age 81 of Baraboo Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Fritz was born to Esther & Harold Neuman on July 10, 1935. He married Jeanette "Jan" Sorge of Reedsburg in September of 1955. Together they raised two children. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, and going to the cabin up north, and......
Marjorie Ann Litscher
Marjorie Ann Litscher died on Saturday, June 3, 2017, surrounded by her family and loving staff in the Memory Care Unit of Oak Park Place, Baraboo. She was born on September 2, 1927, in Amherst Junction, WI; the second daughter of Carl and Hertha (Rickman) Dineen. In her youth she had the time of her life with her sister Bonnie ......
David S. Nancarrow
David S. Nancarrow passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 with family by his side at the age of 90. Memorial Services will be held later in June at Trinity Episcopal Church; a full edition of the obituary will appear at a later date. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting the family.......
Rebecca A. "Becky" Heiser
Rebecca A. "Becky" Heiser, age 64 of Baraboo passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at University Wisconsin Hospital. Rebecca, daughter of Alfred and Louise Kissinger was born December 24, 1952 in Wisconsin Rapids. She was united in marriage to Ralph Heiser on August 26, 1972. Becky worked as a nurse at St. Clare Hospital from Sept. 1......
LaVona Adams
LaVona Adams, age 83, of Baraboo, WI passed away May 25, 2017. LaVona was born on February 15, 1934 to Albert and Iva (Fry) Olson in Richland County, Wisconsin. LaVona was married to Bill Adams on May 26, 1984 in Baraboo. She was employed by Flambeau Plastic Factory in Baraboo and after her retirement she worked at Wal-Mart as a......
Dale Sarby
Dale Ray Sarby, 56, of Baraboo, WI passed away suddenly on the morning of May 18, 2017. Dale was born October 30, 1960 in Waterloo, IA to the late Roxie Soles and Duane Sarby. He is survived by his son Jeremy (Molly), son Joshua; twin brother, Derl (Christy); sister, Debra (Tim), his fiance, Marjorie; and grandson, Grant. Always......
Curtis D. Meyers
Curtis D Meyers, age 88 years, 11 months, passed away on May 20, 2017 of heart failure. Born June 17, 1928, in Baraboo, he was the son of Roy and Ida Meyers (Zimmerly), one of 12 children. Curt attended St John's Elementary School, Baraboo High School, and University of Berkley in CA. He married Corda Johnson in Baraboo. This un......
Violet Yvonne Peterson
Violet Yvonne Peterson, age 89 of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in her home at Meadowview Assisted Living. She was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin on Aug. 2, 1927, the daughter of the late Richard and Vivian (Butterfield) Cochrane. She married Lewis M. Peterson in Nov. 3, 1946; he preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 2016......
Eldon F. Johnson
Eldon F. Johnson, age 87, of Baraboo, WI passed away May 16, 2017.Eldon is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris (Olson) Johnson; daughters, Ann (Mark) Graham, Sandra (Rob) Mork; grandchildren, Jeff (Lisa) Mork, Justin (Casey) Schofield-Mork, Nicholas Graham, Lindsey Graham; and great-grandchildren, Dylan Mork and Logan Mork. ......
Chad A. Fortune
Chad A. Fortune, 44, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.Chad was born on February 9, 1973, in Baraboo, son of Melvin and Kathleen (Snyder) Fortune. He was a 1991 graduate of Baraboo High School. Chad served in the US Army National Guard from 1991-1993. On October......
Virginia E. Satterlee
Virginia E. Satterlee, age 92 of Baraboo passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Virginia, daughter of Val and Mary (Pillow) Dage was born Jan. 30, 1925. She was united in marriage to Harold "Rusty" Satterlee in California. She was employed by various companies throughout her working career including w......
Duaine L. "Bill" Mossman
Duaine L. "Bill" Mossman died peacefully at age 90, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI, on May10, 2017. Born on Dec 3, 1926, in the river town of Burlington IA to Duaine L. Mossman Sr. and Maude K. Shriner Mossman, Bill married Idamae "Sue" Hargis on July 18, 1947. They raised 6 kids. Sue died ......
Agnes "Aggie" Woodbury
Agnes "Aggie" Woodbury of Baraboo was born on April 26, 1938; and after a two and a half year courageous battle with cancer passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on May 9, 2017 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo at the age of 79. She was married to Harry Woodbury on February 4, 1967. The two of them ran se......
John F. Kienow
John F. Kienow, age 77 of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. John, son of Fred and Elsie (Miller) Kienow, was born November 25, 1939 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. In his youth he was active in Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. John graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1958. John proudly served in the US ......
Laurie Elaine Boyce
Laurie Elaine (Small) Boyce, age 53, of Baraboo, WI, lost her battle with cancer after beating it 5 times on May 8, 2017. This time it took her fast.Laurie was born September 21, 1963 to Don L. and Lois Small. She grew up at the round barn on Rocky Point Road and then the family farm on Man Mound Road. As she grew up she was inv......
Brenda Joyce Sobojinski
Brenda Joyce Sobojinski, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, June 15, 2017.She was born on December 9, 1951 in Madison, WI. She worked for Hapco Elmar Inc. for almost 30 years as a Hot Stamping supervisor. Brenda was a very hard worker, loved her work family and was dedi......
Roland Lee Hansen
Roland Lee Hansen, age 70 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Roland was born to Herman and Marjorie Lukaszewicz (Young) Hansen on July 12, 1946. Roland was an avid outdoorsmen who loved fishing and hunting. He was very social and loved people especially his grandchildren and great children. Roland was a very loving......
Lois B. Karow
Lois B. Karow, age 90 passed away at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo on Monday, May 1, 2017. She was born Jan. 19, 1927 to Paul and Helen (Mathison) Mohoney. Lois was a 1944 graduate of Madison West High School and attended the University of Wisconsin.She was a retired employee of the computer center at the First Wisconsin Na......
Ronald O. Schwenkhoff
Ronald "Ron" O. Schwenkhoff, age 68 of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Ron, son of Orville and Vada (Zimmerman) Schwenkhoff was born April 20, 1949 and was raised in Leland until his family moved to the Baraboo area after high school. Ron was an electrician by trade and was previous co-owner of Three Lions Supper Cl......
Donald Jerry
Donald "Don" Jerry, age 49 of Baraboo died peacefully with family by his side Sunday, April 30, 2017. He was born Nov. 21, 1967 in Beloit. Don was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1986. On May 4, 1991 he was united in marriage to Angela Luethy. He was employed by IBA Dairy Supplies. He was a member of the Baraboo Maso......
Virgil E. Klemm
Virgil E. Klemm, age 94 of Baraboo passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center with family by his side. Virgil, son of Ernest and Myrtle (Leatherberry) Klemm was born April 14, 1923 at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital in Baraboo; he was the first baby born there. On June 17, 1944 he was united in marriage t......
Marjorie Mae Getschman
Marjorie Getschman, age 84 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 28th, 2017 with her loving husband at her side. She was born March 12, 1933 in Endeavor, WI to her parents Vernon McMillen and Illa (Chesky) McMillen.In 1951, after graduation she worked at Western Union Telegraph in Madison and later in a dental office.She met......
Bertha Dittberner
Bertha Dittberner of Baraboo was born Feb. 22, 1919, the daughter of Vernon and Tina (Benson) Higbie in Eagle, WI. Bertha was a part of a large and very close family of 2 brothers and 7 sisters. Most lived near to each other all of their lives. She was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.Bertha married Melvin Di......
Roger James Larson
Roger James Larson, age 65 of Baraboo passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 with his wife by his side. Roger, son of Kenneth and Marie (Wagner) Larson was born Jan. 11, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa. On June 8, 1985 he was united in marriage to Jeanette R. Mattke in Baraboo. He was employed by the University of Wis......
Charlotte Mae Davis
Charlotte Mae Davis, 84, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully Friday, April 21, 2017 after a brief illness with family members by her side. Charlotte was born July 7, 1932 to Vernie and Irene Ellingson in Athens, WI. She resided in the Wausau area until meeting the love of her life, Harold Davis. Together they raised six children,......
Barbara J. Paris
Barbara J. Paris, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and child of God, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the age of 85.She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on May 26, 1931, the daughter of George and Beulah Watson. She attended Madison East High School. On April 29, 1950 she was united in marriage to Br......
Joanne M. Pieper- Camden
Joanne M. Pieper, age 70, formerly of Baraboo, passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2017 in Camden, AR., after a battle with cancer. She was born May 4, 1946 to Joseph and Geraldine (Lede) Obadal in Phillips, WI. On May 10, 1969 she married Edwin A. Pieper in Phillips, WI.Joanne served two years in the United States Army. ......
Charles Henry "Charlie" Bair
Charles Henry Bair, 75, passed away Friday, April 7, at his home in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He was born October 13, 1941, at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital in Baraboo to Harold and Evelyn (Grover) Bair.Charlie grew up at his family farm in Fairfield and attended Lower Narrows School for grades one through eight. Charlie spoke fondly o......
Jacques P. Heiner
Jacques P. Heiner, age 50 of Lake Delton, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 2, 2017 after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer.Jacques was born Jan. 14, 1967 in San Jose, California to Gerold and Jacqueline Heiner.He was preceded in death by his parents; older brother, George and sister, Jacqueline.He is survived by his b......
Robert Leroy Sefkar
Robert "Bob" Leroy Sefkar, age 75 of Baraboo died on Friday, April 7, 2017 at St. Clare Hospital. Robert, son of Emanuel and Meta (Radke) Sefkar was born May 31, 1941 in Reedsburg. He was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Big Creek), LaValle. He graduated from Reedsburg High School, Class of 1959. On Dec. 8, 1961 he was un......
Lloyd Thomas Byxbe
Lloyd Thomas Byxbe, age 85, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Lloyd, son of Frederick and Mary Etta (Davis) Byxbe was born October 18, 1931 in Greenville, Illinois. He served in the Army during the Korean War.Lloyd loved spending time with his family. He was in......
Duane L. Jackson
Duane L. Jackson, age 59, of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Duane, son of Dale and Katherine (Rau) Jackson was born January 3, 1958 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Duane enjoyed snacking on Wheat Thins, Diet Coke and eating his sweets. He was a big Nascar follower and a huge ......
Katherine Gonzagowski
Katherine S. Gonzagowski, 75, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.Katherine was born in Mauston on July 29, 1941. Her parents were Joseph and Myrtle Gonzagowski who preceded her in death. She spent most of her adult life in Madison where she worked for 40-plus years as a licensed practical nurse at the Central ......
Mark Lee "Bucky" Bender
Mark Lee "Bucky" Bender, age 51 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Mark, son of Donald and Sharon (Kendall) Bender was born June 23, 1965 in Baraboo. He attended the Baraboo School District for many years and graduated from Waunakee High School, Class of 1986. Mark enjoyed Special Olympics, including softball and ......
Philip McBride
Philip McBride, 76, of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the St. Clare Hospital. He was born on November 6, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. The son of Frank and Martha (Klasen) McBride. He worked as a foremen in construction for most of his life and after retirement went to work in Baraboo at St. Joseph Catholic Chur......
Ida Elenora Johnson
Ida Elenora Johnson, age 98, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She was the daughter of Joseph and Delia (Anderson) Reed. Ida married Elmer Johnson on June 15, 1941. They were married for 67 years. She and Elmer spent the winters for many years in Mesa, AZ where Ida painted many paintings which her family has. Sh......
 Victor “Vic” J. Wedekind
Victor "Vic" J. Wedekind, age 81, of North Freedom, passed away March 30, 2017 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Victor, son of Victor and Helen (Woefel) Wedekind, was born on February 15, 1936 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Victor married Ellen Remhof on August 6, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baraboo. Vic loved fishing, beat......
Charlotte R. Neitzel
Charlotte R. Neitzel, age 77, of Baraboo passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living. Charlotte, daughter of Roy and Gladys (Wilkinson) Stevens was born on June 18, 1939 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. On May 19, 1962 she was united in marriage to Rodger Neitzel at the Baraboo Presbyterian Church. She enjoying p......
Christine M. MacKenzie
Christine Marie MacKenzie, age 66, of Merrimac, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Christine, daughter of Joseph and Jean (Machniak) Hahn was born on October 4, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. On April 29, 1972 she was united in marriage to Scott A. MacKenzie in Arlington Heights, Illinois.Christine loved anything ......
Charlene Armstrong
Charlene Armstrong, 86, known to family as "Chick" passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. Loving mother, devoted to her family, a woman who is remembered by her smiling happy nature and giving heart. She was the support our father needed during his last years with dementia. Where she went he was able to follow. You seldom saw one......
Gladys F. "Mickey" Feinberg, 81, of Baraboo, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, surrounded by her family.Mickey was born on Oct. 7, 1935, in Wonewoc, as the fourth child of 13 born to Leon and Lavina Jackson. At the age of 18 she married Robert H. Feinberg and they moved to the Chicago area where they raised six ch......
Madalynne L. Lyon
Madalynne L. Lyon, age 94 died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center after a brief stay. She had previously lived at Our House Assisted Living in Baraboo where after 92 years she was fondly given the nickname of "Maddie". Madalynne, daughter of Roland F. and Selma M. (Stroede) LaMar was born in Fairfield Town......
James Hendricks
James Hendricks, age 62 of Baraboo died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 25, 2017. James, son of Omer and Rita (Welter) Hendricks was born Sept. 15, 1954. He was a 1972 Cuba City High School graduate and a 1976 graduate of UW-Platteville. In July of 1986 he married Theresa Lee at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baraboo. Jam......
Philip S. Harrison
Philip S. Harrison, age 96, of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Philip, son of William and Lillian (Baxter) Harrison was born March 5, 1921 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. On January 29, 1942 he was united in marriage to Helen Burtch in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Philip served with the United States Army in WWII. He enjoyed hu......
Thomas Breen Bullock
Thomas Breen Bullock died peacefully surrounded by his wife and children at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI on Friday March 3, 2017 at the age of 84.Tom is survived by his wife, Nancy (Becher) of Reedsburg, WI; stepsister, Carol Comes of Middlebury, VT; children, Mike (Adriane) Bullock of Middleton, WI, Amy (Mark) Stormberg o......
Ida Mae Erickson
Ida Mae Erickson, age 100, of Waunakee, formerly of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Sylvan Crossings in Waunakee. Ida Mae, daughter of John and Esther (Alexander) Accola was born May 30, 1916 in Merrimac. She married Chester B. Schluter on Valentine's Day 1939, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1981. She......
Kaysen Grant Murray
Kaysen Grant Murray joined his Grandpa Goose and other loving family in heaven on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. Kaysen, son of Tyler Murray and Jessica Gavin was born Dec. 15, 2016 at Sauk Prairie Hospital. Kaysen loved watching Daddy work on his dirt bike, rock-a-byes and lullabies with Mommy and reading books (especially I Love You T......
Flora Lee Gudmandsen
Flora Lee Gudmandsen, 91, of Baraboo, passed away March 1, 2017 at Oak Park Place.Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Baraboo, WI on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of mass with Father Jay Poster officiating.......
Eugene H. Kluender
Eugene H. Kluender, age 80 of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Eugene, son of Henry and Henrietta Inez (Hein) Kluender was born July 2, 1936 in Baraboo. On Aug. 30, 1957 he was united in marriage to Ruth Curry. Eugene proudly served his country in the United States National Guard an......
Verna L. Goerks
Verna L. Goerks, age 97 of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Verna, daughter of Edwin and Leta (Welke) Kamrath was born Nov. 14, 1919 at the home of her family farm in Troy Township. In 1956 she was united in marriage to Russell Goerks in Baraboo. She worked as a waitress at Sprech......
Mary E. Lusby
Mary Etta (nee Radel) Lusby, age 92, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Meadow Ridge.Mary was a WWII Veteran, serving in 1942 and 1943 as a WAC. On Dec. 20, 1946 she was united in marriage to Richard Dean Lusby in Baraboo. She worked many years in Baraboo at the Baraboo National Bank. Upon retiring, Mary and he......
Francis (Frank) Bernard Sterkowitz
Francis (Frank) Bernard Sterkowitz, age 76, of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at St Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. Frank, son of John and Stephanie (Opyt) Sterkowitz was born May 21, 1940 in Blue Island IL. He married Sharon Martin in Illinois on January 6, 1962. He was a devoted husband and father who took ......
Julianne Lynn Kieffer (Julie)
Julianne Lynn Kieffer (Julie) passed away in her sleep February 2, 2017 at home in Madison, Wisconsin. Julie was born on September 27, 1981 to Dan and Cathy Kieffer. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 2000 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. At the time of her passing, she was employed at the Willy Street P......
William J. Armstrong
William J. Armstrong, age 90, passed away Jan. 27, 2017. His wife of 68 years, Charlene along with son, Bob and grandson's Brian and Scott at his side. Throughout life he taught his values of family, devoted faith, work ethic and love for the great outdoors. He was an expert pattern maker. Served in the US Navy during WWII. The ......
Audrey Mae Wendt
Audrey Mae Wendt, age 97 of Baraboo passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Audrey, daughter of Louis M. Anderson and Anna (Clark) Anderson was born on April 10, 1919 in Baraboo at home. Audrey was loved by many people she worked for as a babysitter and cleaner. She also worked at Badger ......
Mari Jo A. Stoll
Mari Jo A. Stoll, age 57 of Wisconsin Dells passed away at home on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Mari the daughter of and Henry and Josephine (Kapior) Hilleary was born September 23, 1959 in Illinois. On June 20, 1981 she was united in marriage to D. Gregory Stoll. She loved Disney, traveling to Door County and any excuse she ha......
Nancy Lee Hinz
Nancy Lee Hinz, of Baraboo, born May 12th, 1943 to parents Virgil and Marguerite (Ott) Markley was called home unexpectedly Friday January 20th, 2017 at the age of 73.Nancy was preceded in death by the love of her life, James "Jim" Hinz in 2014. The pair united in marriage at their home on September 15th, 1985. Between the two o......
Marcella M. Gouker
Marcella M. Gouker, age 82 of Baraboo passed away at Maplewood on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Marcella the daughter of Charles Hubb and Etta (Lisk) Rogers was born on March 29, 1934 in Illinois.She graduated from the University of Dubuque with a teaching certificate. She was a special education assistant in the Baraboo School Dist......
Walter “Walt” Darling
Walter "Walt" Darling, age 82 of North Freedom passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. Walter, son of Miles and Nellie (Van Gilder) Darling was born Aug. 14, 1934 in Redfield, South Dakota. On Dec. 17, 1953 he was united in marriage to Dora Schulenburg in Hecla, South Dakota. Walt served proudly served in Germany an......
John J. "Jerry" Carroll
John J. "Jerry" Carroll, age 88, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 in Baraboo, WI. Often referring to himself as "just a simple country boy", he was born January 29, 1929 in Ironton, WI to Patrick Kenneth (Chuck) Carroll and Icel Lucille (Smith) Carroll. The oldest of nine children, he grew up in the Cazenovia area on the fam......
Nancy Ann Blum
Nancy Ann Blum, age 55 of West Baraboo passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at UW Hospital with family by her side. Nancy, daughter of Louis and Lorraine (Bergren) Hellewell was born Sept. 22, 1961 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1980. Nancy furthered her education by obtaini......
Joseph E. Naquin
Joseph E. "Joe" Naquin, age 82 of Baraboo passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at St. Clare Hospital. Joseph, son of Joseph, Sr. and Rosemary (Clemant) Naquin was born March 1, 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School in New Orleans. On Oct. 5, 1957 he......
Bernard Statz
On Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 the Lord released Bernard "Bernie" Statz from his courageous battle with cancer at the age of 69 with his wife and children by his side. Bernard, son of Henry "Hank" and Kathryn (Kabele) Statz was born Oct. 2, 1947. Bernie was drafted into the US Army and served in the Vietnam War in 1969 with the infantr......
Angela M. “Angie” Meyer
Angela Marie "Angie" Meyer, age 39 of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 from complications with Diabetes and the flu. Angie, daughter of Ronald and Lori (Hoeppner) Markley was born April 28, 1977. She graduated from Baraboo High School and furthered her studies with a Cosmetology Degree. On June 25, 2009 she was un......
Donald A. "Don" Huinker
 Donald A. "Don" Huinker, age 86 of Baraboo passed away peacefully and joined the love of his life, Dorothy, on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at St. Clare Hospital. Donald, son of Alfred and Louise (Rausch) Huinker was born June 27, 1930. He graduated from Monona High School, Class of 1948. He was voted All-State Catcher and also a ......
Todd James Coates
Todd James Coates, 50, of Baraboo passed away surrounded by his family on December 31st, 2016, after a heroic battle against brain cancer. Todd was born on September 2, 1966 in Portsmith Naval Hospital, Virginia, to Bonnie and James Coates. Todd was a 1984 graduate of East High School in Madison. While attending Northland Colleg......
Donald E. Ploenske
Donald E. "Don" Ploenske, age 80 of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital with his son and daughter-in-law by his side. Donald, son of Emil and Dorothy (Lehman) Ploenske was born April 18, 1936.In 1974 Don started Town and Country Carpet Cleaning and operated it until his retirement in 20......
Marjorie R. Pickarts-Alvin-Radel
Marjorie Rosemary Pickarts-Alvin-Radel, age 78 of Baraboo died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Marjorie, daughter of Joseph and Lucille (Knipschield) Pickarts was born Feb. 19, 1938 in Baraboo. Marjorie attended St. Aloysius School in Sauk City; she worked as a homemaker her entire life, caring for her ......
Kathleen S. Cseri
Kathleen "Kathy" S. Cseri, age 79 died on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Kathleen, daughter of Herbert and Bernice (Hoffmann) Schill was born Sept. 21, 1937. On Dec. 7, 1957 she was united in marriage to Daniel A. Cseri in South Milwaukee. Kathy and Danny owned and operated Fox Hill Campground for 29 yea......
Stephan V. “Steve” Andersen
Stephan V. "Steve" Andersen, age 64 of Baraboo, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at home due to complications from treatment for leukemia. Steve, son of Walter and Dorothea Andersen, was born on October 13, 1952 in Illinois. He was a graduate of West High School, Madison Wisconsin. On May 7, 1983 he was united in marriage......
Betty Ann Shull, age 88 of Fargo passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 at Eventide Nursing Home in Fargo. Betty was born Oct. 17, 1928 in Edmore, North Dakota to Emory and Rachel (Richardson) Botsford. Her parents moved to Sarles, North Dakota when she was 1 year old. She attended school to 8th grade at Sarles, she wa......
Gene Christian
Gene "Geno" Christian, age 69 of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. Gene, son of Oliver and Ione (Creasey) Christian was born July 24, 1947. Geno had a compassion for all living things and will be admired for his kind heart. Geno loved bird watching, fishing, baseball, ice skating, playing pool and dancing. Survivor......
Lois E. Sloan
Lois E. Sloan, age 91 of Baraboo passed away on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. Lois, daughter of Joseph and Ethel Sloan was born in Jacksonville, Florida on Nov. 27, 1924. She graduated from Senn High School in Chicago, Illinois. She then attended Minneapolis Business College. She moved to Cali......
Kevin Kane Jantz
Kevin Kane Jantz, 59, died peacefully at home Wednesday, November 23, 2016.Kevin was born the third of five children to Harry and Margaret (Kane) Jantz on December 27, 1956. He was blessed to grow up on the family farm in the Town of Fairfield.After graduating from Baraboo High School in 1975, Kevin served four years in the U.S.......
Diana Jean Zick
Diana Jean (Stewart) Zick was born on the 30th day of Oct. 1939, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, the eldest child of Royal and Renata Stewart. Royal was from Galesville; Renata from La Crosse. Diana was known in the family as Diane or Di and by her friends as Stewie. Sister, Sandy, was the next addition to the family. While Royal ......
Kay Pilger
Kay Pilger, age 82 of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at Meadow View Assisted Living with family by her side. Kay, daughter of Kurt and Evelyn (Bump) Schoenoff was born Sept. 1, 1934. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School and further her studies obtaining a Bachelors in Education at UW-Platteville. Kay was unit......
Walter D. “Walt” Smith
Walter D. "Walt" Smith, age 80 of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 with his family by his side. Walter, son of Walter and Evelyn (Murphy) Smith was born June 7, 1936 in Rensselaer, Indiana. Upon his high school graduation he enlisted in the United States Army in Jan. of 1955; he served 7 months in Korea and was ho......
Joyce Marie (Alexander) Braun
       Joyce Marie (Alexander) Braun, born Dec, 27, 1932; died Nov. 10, 2016.BARABOO/MADISON - Joyce Marie Braun, age 83, went to be with her Lord on November 10, 2016, at the SSM Health St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo with her children at her side. Born in Baraboo on the 27th of Decem......
Terry Bryan
Terry Kincheloe Bryan, who had been residing in Baraboo since June of this year, died suddenly on November 8, 2016. She was born June 29, 1945 in Richmond, Virginia. She was raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with an English degree, continuing her studies there and o......
Marc John Higgins
Marc J. Higgins, age 67, passed away on Friday, Nov 4, 2016 at his home due to heart issues. He was born in Dodgeville WI, June 28, 1949 to John " Happy" and Kathryn Egan Higgins. He attended Dodgeville Schools and graduated with the class of 1967. He served with the U.S. Army Reserves. He worked at several jobs in the Dodgevill......
Oliver Edward “Ollie” Christianson
Oliver Edward "Ollie" Christianson Sr., age 72 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at home with his family by his side. Oliver, son of Frank and Virginia (Hager) Christianson was born May 17, 1944.He had a love for demolition derbies, restoring old cars and racing stock cars at Dell's Motor Speedway.He also liked watc......
David “Dave” Roy Beardsley
David "Dave" Roy Beardsley, age 46 of Plover passed away on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. David, son of Karl Beardsley and Mary Small was born April 15, 1970 in Baraboo. He graduated from Baraboo High School, Class of 1988. Dave furthered his studies at Milwaukee Tech and got his certificate in Automotive Technology. In his free time Da......
Charlene Smith Borck
Charlene Smith Borck, 84, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away Friday, September 16, 2016. Charlene was the daughter of Charles and Feryl Smith of Baraboo, WI. She was born July 26, 1932 in Baraboo. She was united in marriage to Keith R. Borck on November 9, 1950 at North Freedom Baptist Church. Charlene attended school in Baraboo......
John D. Imray
John D. Imray passed away on October 27, 2016 in the home he designed and built in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He was born on June 14, 1937 (Flag Day) to Donald and Thelma Imray.John grew up in Portage, WI and after High School attended UW-Stout and received a degree in Industrial Arts. He started as a young teacher at the Baraboo High ......
Ismay B. Keepers
Ismay B . Keepers, 97, of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital.Ismay was the daughter of William and Mary Belle Clingman, born on January 16, 1919 in LaCrosse, WI. Before marriage Ismay worked as a paralegal in Baraboo. She was united in marriage to Glen Berlin Keepers of Baraboo in......
Barbara L. Tindle
Barbara "Babs" L. Tindle, age 88 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 after a long courageous fight with Alzheimer's Disease at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Barbara, daughter of Robert and Virgie (Hall) Pollard was born May 8, 1928 in Charleston, Indiana. Barbara worked for Chicago Rawhide as a Dispatcher for many y......
Lewis M. Peterson
Lewis M. Peterson, age 95 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at his home at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living. He was born Aug. 7, 1921, the son of Ethel and Marvin Peterson. He was proud to serve his country during World War II as an infantryman in General George Patton's army during the Battle of the Bulge. H......
Frederic A. "Fred" Bayer
Born June 9, 1932 Died October 30, 2016Fred Bayer, Baraboo, passed away in his sleep the morning of October 30, 2016 in the same house in which he was born, some 84 years plus earlier. However, it would be an understatement to say that Fred did much and traveled many miles between these two events. What follows are just some of ......
Carroll I. Andrews
Carroll I. Andrews, born Aug. 1, 1942, passed away Oct. 22, 2016 at age 74 at his home in Wisconsin Dells, WI of natural causes.Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at 1120 Dallas St., Sauk City, WI (Ramaker building). Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m.; Perry P......
Carol Lynn Tauber
Carol Lynn Tauber, age 66 of Baraboo passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows. Carol, daughter of Donald and Ruth (Nelson) Tauber was born March 12,1950 in Michigan. Her hobbies included making latch hook rugs, beading Christmas ornaments and drawing. Carol also enjoyed spending time with her family.She is su......
Kathleen “Kathy” Egan
Kathleen "Kathy" Egan, 87, from Baraboo, passed away on October 19, 2016. Kathy was born in Minneapolis, MN, and lived in many states until moving to Baraboo in 1974 and consider this to be home. Kathy retired from Home Health United where she worked in the Baraboo, Reedsburg and Madison locations. Kathy enjoyed working around h......
Lottie C. Rambo
Lottie C. Rambo, age 95 of Baraboo died on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Oak Park Place with her family by her side. Lottie, daughter of George and Ruby (Kimmel) Hansen was born Feb. 1, 1921 in Iowa. She was united in marriage to George L. Rambo in 1943.Lottie had various careers throughout her life including working as a subst......
Ida May Alice Ferstl
Ida May Alice Ferstl, age 75 of North Freedom died on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at home with her loving family and dog, Chico by her side. Ida, daughter of Clyde and Alice (Page) Burwell was born Sept. 19, 1941 in Baraboo. She was united in marriage Carl Ferstl. Ida was active with the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 172 in North Fr......
Rex D. Thomas
Rex D. Thomas, age 93 of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 with his family by his side. Rex, son of Perry and Irma (Davis) Thomas was born Feb. 19, 1923 in River Falls, WI. He attended Leach Creek Grade School and Baraboo High School. He proudly served in WWII in the Third Army, fourth armored. On June 15, 1946 he wa......
Rudolph Conrad "Rudy" Peterson
Rudolph "Rudy" Conrad Peterson, Jr., age 79 of Baraboo died on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at home. Rudolph, son of Rudolph and Clara (Johnson) Peterson, Sr. was born Nov. 10, 1936 in Madison. On Oct. 12, 1957 he was united in marriage to Judith Winter. He was a lifelong member of Painters Local 802 in Madison and was retired from the ......
Lois Mangin
SOLACEGlazed cities with jewel box lights,And the quiet swish of rain-splashed wheels.Will the pelter of rain, the pelter of time sooth your heart?Bring out the song that lies so dormant? by Lois J. Mangin At eighty-five years old, Lois passed away peacefully in the arms of her nurse Sarah, at ......
Bradley A. Deal
Bradley A. Deal, age 35 of Madison died on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. Bradley, son of Roger and Joyce (Schellenberger) Deal was born Jan. 7, 1981 in Baraboo. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, camping and being outdoors as well as family and friends and making people laugh. His family will remember his special smile. He worked as a......
Janine R. Ranzenberger "Bean"
Janine R. Ranzenberger (Bean), 57, of Reedsburg passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 surrounded by her husband, daughters and son in law. Janine bravely and fiercely battled Glioblastoma for the past 7 months.She was born April 24, 1959 in Wakefield, MI, the daughter of David and Janet (Wilson) Fassino......
Craig L. Deitrich
Craig L. Deitrich, age 60 of Reedsburg, died on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. He was born on Oct. 6, 1955, in Reedsburg, son of Frank and June (Krause) Deitrich. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1973, serving as an infantryman for about a year until his medical discharge. On Dec. 14, 1978, he married t......
Rosemary C. Raddatz
Rosemary C. Raddatz, age 59 of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, September 16th, 2016 at her home. Rosemary, daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (McDonald) Raddatz, was born on December 10th, 1956. She was employed by RR Donnelly in Baraboo for over 30 years. Rosey had a loyal, loving heart and a shin......
Jacqueline Joan "Jackie" Jones
Jacqueline Joan "Jackie" Jones, age 81 of Portage died on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 at her residence in Portage. Jacqueline, daughter of Harold and Eva (Powell) Johnson was born Feb. 16, 1935 in Baraboo. She graduated from Baraboo High School and then furthered her studies with a year at Sauk County Normal School. On Dec. 27, 1958 ......
Mark J. Herritz
Mark J.Herritz, a long time resident of Baraboo, passed away on September 14, 2016 after a long illness. Mark was born in Baraboo on August 14, 1935. Mark is survived by his brother Gene Herritz and his wife of Spokane, Washington and 4 nieces and nephews.Mark provided lawn care and snow removal services to a number of residents......
James L. "Jim" Erickson
James L. "Jim" Erickson, age 65 of North Freedom, died on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 at home with his family by his side. Jim, son of Helmer and Lorraine (Buysse) Erickson was born Aug. 3, 1951 in Minnesota. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School. On Feb. 14, 1981 he was united in marriage to Marcia "Lynn" Williams. Jim worked ......
Donald W. Behnke
Donald Behnke, age 102 years young, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital after a short bout with pneumonia.Don was born on December 2, 1913 to William and Lydia (Block) Behnke on their Ableman Road farm in Rock Springs. He graduated from Baraboo High School and later met 17 year old Helen Angell one da......
Silas Young
Silas Lindsey Wesley Young, age 24 of Wisconsin Dells, died on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016. He was born on Dec. 26, 1991 in Baraboo. Silas loved tattoos, music and art.He is survived by his daughter, Sophia and her mother, Stephanie; his mother, Toni (Petrut "Baba") Danalache; father, Adam Young; siblings, Adela Maria, Storm (Jenna),......
Louis P. Hellewell
Louis P. Hellewell, age 88 of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 at Artisan in Baraboo. Louis, son of Joseph and Etta (Patterson) Hellewell was born Nov. 3, 1927 in Evanston, Wyoming.He was a graduate of Evanston High School. Upon completion of high school he enlisted in the US Navy in 1945 and proudly served until......
Steven A. Rodriguez
Steven A. Rodriguez, age 73, of North Freedom passed away on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital.He is survived by Shirley Veatch; sons, Steven (Heather) Rodriguez and Tim (Jana) Rodriguez; grandchildren, Steven II (Hannah), Elexxa, Andrew, Megan, Courtney, Jared; 2 great-granddaughters; 4 great-grandsons; siblings, E......
Rebecca R. Hannagan
Rebecca "Becky" R. Hannagan, age 64 of Baraboo, died on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at St. Clare Hospice House with friends and family by her side after a five year battle with Leiomyosarcoma; a rare soft tissue cancer. Rebecca, daughter of Frank C. and Winnifred (Currie) Tibbetts, was born Sept. 28, 1951 in Crosby/Ironton, Minneso......
John Terpstra
John Terpstra, age 85 of Baraboo went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. John served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. He was a loving father that enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, cribbage and spending time with his family......
Hildegarde Gertrude Geyman
Hildegarde Gertrude Geyman, 71 of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo, WI. Hilde was born on August 3,1945 to Reinhold and Mathilda (Schulte) Hartmann in Chicago, Illinois. She spent her childhood in Chicago before the family moved to Minnesota where she graduated from Blue Ear......
Ivan Kenneth Accola
Ivan Kenneth Accola, age 97 of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows. Ivan, son of John and Esther (Alexander) Accola was born Aug. 11, 1919 in Prairie du Sac. On Feb. 10, 1942 he entered and served in WWII and earned numerous medals including the Bronze Star. In Sept. of 1945 he was honorably disch......
Lois E. Krunnfusz
Lois E. Krunnfusz, 84, of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at UW Hospital. She was born on March 19, 1932 to Dios and Mary (Daugherty) Eaton in Elgin, Ill. Lois married her high school sweetheart, Gordon Krunnfusz, on Aug. 23, 1952 in Elgin and they remained deeply in love throughout their lives. She retired in......
Peggy Q. Kivioja
Peggy Q. Kivioja (nee Quinn) of Baraboo, died August 18, 2016, in her home at Oak Park Place.Peggy was born in 1933 in Columbus, Ohio to Thomas and Katherine Quinn. She attended The Ohio State University where she met her husband Olaf. They were married in 1954. Peggy and Olaf moved to Villa Park, Illinois in 1963 where they rai......
James "Jim" Lee Kern
James "Jim" Lee Kern, 82 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital. Jim was born Dec. 28, 1933 in Stanberry, Missouri to Edward Leo and Maggie Madelaine (Sorenson) Kern. He graduated from Stanberry High School in 1951. Jim moved to Baraboo in February of 1967 and was employed by Badger Army Ammunition......
James W. Schulze
James "Jim" Schulze, age 47 of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016. Jim, son of Jon and Karen (Towers) Schulze was born Aug. 19, 1968 in Baraboo. He attended St. John's Lutheran School and graduated from Baraboo High School. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and served on the USS Omaha SSN 692; he was statio......
William "Bill" Arthur Schubert
William "Bill" Arthur Schubert, age 101 of Baraboo died Sunday morning, July 31, 2016 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. He was born on December 14, 1914 in Milwaukee to Arthur and Natalie Schubert. Bill married Eleanor Schneller on Nov. 16, 1940 in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 2010. Bill worked for Allis......
Betty Jeanette Krueger
Betty Jeanette Krueger passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital at the age of 83. Betty was born Oct. 24, 1932 to Jens R. and Laura J. (Rehn) Nelson in the Township of Lewiston. She lived on a farm in Newport Township until the age of 12; she then moved to Wisconsin Dells and graduated from Wisconsin Dells High ......
Jon Milton Hart
Jon Milton Hart, age 67 of Reedsburg passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at home. Jon, son of Robert and Shirley (Bane) Hart was born in Champaign, Illinois on Aug. 20, 1948. Jon graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a Bachelor's Degree in 1970; he then furthered his studies by obtaining a Master of Arts Degree in......
Norman Gaffney
Norman Gaffney passed away September 1, 2016. Survived by a sister Shirley and brother William (Molly), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Norman was born October 1, 1928 in Milwaukee. Son of Vernon and Marion. Attended grammar school in Milwaukee, high school in Belleville, and received a Bachelor of Business Administratio......
Blake Lawrence
Blake Lawrence, age 92 of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at home; just one month shy of his 93rd birthday. He was born Aug. 6, 1923 in Ironton Township at home. Blake was a graduate of Reedsburg High School, Class of 1941. On May 1, 1951 he was united in marriage to Rita Demuth. He proudly......
Audrey Thomas
Audrey Emma (Bazzill) Thomas, age 89 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital with her family by her side. Audrey, the daughter of Harry and Emma (Neis) Bazzill was born Jan. 25, 1927 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1944. On June 15, 1946 she was united in marriage to ......
Dorothy Steinhoff
Dorothy June Steinhoff formerly of Cuba City, went to find peace with her Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Oak Park Place.Dorothy was born June 15, 1924 to the late Herbert and Velda Splinter. She married Clifford Steinhoff in 1945 and to this union three children were born. Dorothy was a long time employee of the Telegraph H......
Lynn Zick
Lynn Kay Zick, age 59 of North Freedom/Denzer passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her home. Lynn, daughter of John and Catherine (Liddicoat) Bainbridge was born on March 26, 1957. She graduated from Baraboo High School, Class of 1975. She was united in marriage to Keith Olson in 1986; he preceded her in death i......
Emma Tirjer
Emma Tirjer, age 96, of Baraboo, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016.Emma was born March 23, 1920 in Ostra, Romania, the youngest of ten children of Frank and Eva Tischler.Emma married Frank Tirjer on October 31, 1942. They were married 71 years. Together with their two sons they came from Austria to Chicago, IL in 1950 and then......
Marilyn E. Howell
Marilyn E. Howell, age 81 of Endeavor joined her husband in heaven on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Marilyn, daughter of Lawrence and Evelyn (Aulis) Burke was born on Sept. 13, 1934 in Massachusetts. She attended West Suburban School of Nursing, Wheaton College and graduated with her nursing degree. On Sept. 10, 1955 she was united i......
John Clifford Turner
John Clifford Turner, age 100 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows. John, son of Ivan and Ada (Maxwell) Turner was born June 3, 1916 in Melvin, Iowa. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1936. On December 3, 1940 he was united in marriage to Hazel Kurtz. John was the owner operator of Turner O......
Sonny Ray Sharks
On the morning of July 14, 2016 a new angel was made from our little Sonny Ray Sharks, Jr., 3 months 8 days old.Sonny Ray Sharks, Jr. was born in Baraboo at St. Clare Hospital at 8:20 a.m. April 6, 2016, only 7 lbs. 2 oz. and 19 inches. He was the only son to Meghan and Sonny Sharks and wonderful brother to three loving sisters,......
David Herritz
David Herritz, age 74, of North Freedom, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. David, son of Harry E. and Ella (Klukas) Herritz was born Oct. 12, 1941. On Aug. 15, 1961 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served an extended tour of duty in the Vietnam War. He was ho......
William "Bill" Shanks
William "Bill" Shanks, age 89 of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Oak Park Place with his family by his side. William, son of W. Melvin and Helen (Messer) Shanks was born Feb. 3, 1927 in Caledonia Township. He graduated from Portage High School. On March 22, 1947 he was united in marriage to Virginia Fuller at S......
Donald R. Pierce
Donald R. Pierce, age 84 of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at home with his family by his side. Donald, son of Ralph and Lila (Alexander) Pierce was born Sept. 5, 1931 in Baraboo. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Sergeant in the 24th Infantry during the Korean War. After being ......
Kathleen M. Cortese
Kathleen M. "Kathy" Cortese, age 67 of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Kathleen, daughter of Maynard and Arlene (Haskins) Snyder was born on Sept. 30, 1948 in Baraboo. On May 16, 1973 she was united in marriage to John Cortese. She was employed as a Secretary for the High School Guidance Department for over 25 y......
SGT. Brandon M. Ketchum
SGT. Brandon Michael Ketchum, age 33 of Davenport, Iowa lost his battle with PTSD on Friday, July 8, 2016. Brandon, son of the late William Ketchum and Beverly Ertz was born Oct. 18, 1982 at Darnell Army Community Hospital in Killeen, Texas. He was a graduate of Wisconsin Dells High School, Class of 2001. At the age of 21 Brand......
Marjorie Ann (Troyer) Harr
Marjorie Harr (Marge), loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called home to Jesus on Friday, July 1, 2016. She passed away at home surrounded by her family after a short battle with Ovarian cancer. Marge was born in Kokomo, IN, the daughter of John and Helen Troyer. Marge graduated Methodist Hospital School......
Clarence E. Harmel
Clarence Edward Harmel, age 91 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital with his wife by his side. Clarence, son of Edward and Elsie (Stackman) Harmel was born on March 19, 1925 in Baraboo.He attended St. John's Lutheran School. On March 23, 1946 he was united in marriage to Clara Mortensen. Clarence......
Dr. Robert C. "Bob" Dewel
Dr. Robert C. "Bob" Dewel of Baraboo died on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, following a brief hospitalization at the age of 96.Bob was born December 9, 1919, in Algona, Iowa, the fifth son of William C. and Emma Louise (Patton) Dewel. After graduating from Algona High School in 1937, he attended Grinnell College and the University of I......
James L. Theisen
James L. "Jim" Theisen, age 81 of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at home. He was born on Oct. 12, 1934 in Roxbury. On Oct. 12, 1962 he was united in marriage to Mildred "Millie" K. Frey; together they spent 52 years in the home they built together in Baraboo.Jim was a master stone mason; his reputation was such ......
Sarah A. Holm
Sarah Anne Holm, age 23 of Baraboo, passed away suddenly June 11 after striking a tree while driving.Sarah was born April 5, 1993 in Pune, India. She came to America on April 7, 1995 and was adopted by David and Christine Holm. Although confined to a wheelchair since age 16 because of a spinal cord tumor, Sarah became a spokespe......
John Elmer Hehenberger
John Elmer Hehenberger, age 84 of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Meadowview Assisted Living in Baraboo. John, son of Elmer and Lucille Hehenberger was born Dec. 21, 1931 in Sauk City. On Sept. 15, 1951 he was united in marriage to Beverly Hill; she preceded him in death on July 8, 2007. On Jan. 10, 1952 he enli......
Vera Candace Dwars
Vera Candace Dwars, age 95 of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo.Vera, the daughter of the late Arthur and Rose (Bisch) Gomon was born Sept. 21, 1920 in Baraboo. She graduated from Baraboo High School and attended Madison Business College. She was employed for 33 years as Chief Clerk, Empl......
Vickie L. Oelke
Vickie L. Oelke, age 61 of Wisconsin Dells passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. Vickie, daughter of Auggie and Laura Kuball was born Oct. 2, 1954 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School. Vickie worked at Blackhawk Motel in the housekeeping department for the last 19 years. She loved crocheting, tending to her flowers......
Jacob M. Bachman
Jacob M. Bachman, age 24 of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 as the result of an automobile accident.Jacob, son of Tod and Jennifer (Moffet) Bachman was born on Dec. 10, 1991 in Moline, Ill. He was a 2010 graduate of Baraboo High School. Jacob furthered his studies by attending the University of Wisconsin-Stout and ......
Darrell Wayne Puttkamer
Darrell Wayne Puttkamer, age 87 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Our House Assisted Living. Darrell was born on Jan. 26, 1929 in Baraboo, the son of Herman and Clara Puttkamer. He graduated from Baraboo High School. On March 15, 1952 he married Lorraine Shepherd; she preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 1997. He ma......
Elizabeth M. Schlender
Elizabeth M. "Liz" Schlender, age 91 of Baraboo passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Elizabeth, daughter of Lester and Adena (Pribbenow) Breneman was born on Feb. 6, 1925 in Portage and grew up in Poynette. She was a graduate of Portage High School. On March 29, 1946 she was united in marriage......
Scott Dobush
Scott Dobush, 41, of Baraboo passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016. Scott was born May 3, 1975 in Chicago, the son of Ruth and the late James Dobush. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1993.He is survived by his wife, Sarah; and two young daughters, Taylor and Sydney. He is further survived by mother, Ruth (Larry Kerska) Dob......
Harold “Corky” Burgess
Harold "Corky" Burgess, age 68 of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at home. Corky, son of William and Betty (Hirn) Burgess was born Jan. 3, 1948. On Feb. 19, 1977 he was united in marriage to Jill Nehring. Corky worked on various welding jobs, he was a horse farrier for 38 years and most recently worked as a crossi......
Adeline Fuller
Adeline "Addie" Anna Louise Fuller, 89, of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She was born May 6, 1927 to Carl and Selma (Zimmerman) Zuch in Greenfield Township. Addie was united in marriage to Richard Fuller on August 3, 1951 in Dubuque, IA.Addie was an avid bowler, she was a leagu......
James Eugene Reynen
James Eugene Reynen, age 65 of Reedsburg passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at his home. James, son of Francis and Genevieve (Proesel) Reynen was born March 19, 1951 in Evanston, Illinois. In his free time he enjoyed going on bus trips, Brewer games and bowling.Survivors include many friends he made throughout his life.He was p......
James “Jimbo” Stainback
James "Jimbo" Stainback, 54, of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center. He was born on June 25, 1961 the son of James T. and Verna Stainback in Joliet Illinois.Jimbo was a union millwright for eight years.He is survived by his mother, Verna; brother, Jeff Stainback; brother-in-law, Joe ......
Tamara “Tammy” (Sinnard) Kowalke
Tamara "Tammy" (Sinnard) Kowalke, 45, of North Freedom passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at her home. She was born on January 14, 1971 to Larry Sinnard and Nannette "Nan" Weiland. Tammy was currently engaged to Travis Spink.Tammy loved spending time with her family; especially her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed danc......
Carl F. Voll
Carl F. Voll, 88, of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the St. Clare Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Lyons (West Baraboo) on June 5, 1927 the third child of Charles and Densie (Carpenter) Voll. He was a graduate of Lyons Grade School and the Baraboo High School and the Maritime Service Center, Shee......
Violet Elizabeth McMahon
Violet Elizabeth McMahon died peacefully April 6, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital.Vi was born March 16, 1925 on the family farm in Manitowoc, WI. to Michael and Elizabeth (Kautzer) Wimmer. She was married to Walter C.(Mac) McMahon on May 4, 1946. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2005. Violet is survived by her sons......
Michael A. Sutton
Michael A. "Sudsy" Sutton, 61, of Baraboo passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He was born on July 22, 1954 in the town of Baraboo.In his growing up years he played a lot of softball. He was a pitcher for many years and took the Shop Tavern to first place for many years. He enjoyed it so very much and got along wit......
Adeline M. Hinz
Adeline Maurine Hinz, 95, of Reedsburg passed away at Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. She was born May 26, 1920 to William and Edith (Lyon) Schara. She was united in marriage to Garvin P. Hinz on February 14, 1939 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baraboo. They farmed until they retired and moved to R......
David A. Krueger
David A. Krueger, 71, of Baraboo, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo with his family by his side. He was born October 22, 1944, the son of Edward R and Betty A (True) Krueger in Baraboo. While his father was serving during WWII, David and his mother lived in the upstairs apartment of dear and li......
Agnes M. Comte
Agnes M. Comte, age 99 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Agnes, daughter of George and Anna Trubachik was born on Jan. 5, 1917 in Barberton, Ohio. On June 23, 1934 she was united in marriage to Wallace J. Comte, Sr. at St. Peter's Church in Dauby, WI. Agnes was a member of the Daught......
Tamla "Tami" Sue Fikar
Tamla (Tami) Sue Fikar, age 57 passed away peacefully on Saturday April 30th, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo after a defiant and courageous battle with Cancer. She was born February 15th 1959 in Baraboo to Allen and Avis Steele. She was a 1977 graduate of Wisconsin Dells High School. She was married to David Fikar January......
Helen Behnke
Helen Behnke, age 98, of Baraboo, passed away on April 28, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows.Helen was born on June 5, 1918 to Russell Angell and Eunice Jambois Angell in Genoa, WI. The family later moved to Baraboo where Helen graduated from Baraboo High School and where she continued to live for the rest of her life. She married Donal......
Gordon Herfort
Gordon Herfort, age 79 of Baraboo, passed away on April 27, 2016 at his home. He was born on April 22, 1937 to Rodney and Janice Herfort in Baraboo. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1955. He was employed at Circus City Printers as a printer until it closed. Gordon was then employed by the Baraboo School system as a cust......
Kinnsley Rae Bak
Kinnsley Rae Bak infant daughter of Kailyn Bak and Christopher Barebo came into this world too soon and was taken into the arms of angels on Friday, April 22, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo; weighing only 11oz and measuring 10in long. Left to grieve the loss of our sweet Kinnsley are the maternal and paternal grandparents......
Clarence “David” Lake
Clarence "David" Lake, age 69 of Middleton, formerly of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Clarence, son of Clarence and Bernice (Ferguson) Lake was born Aug. 1, 1946. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Baraboo and Middleton.Survivors include his siblings, Joyce Lake, Flo (Fran) Gonzagowski, Lar......
John H. Litscher
John Henry Litscher, 88, of Baraboo passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. He was born on March 31, 1928 to John and Mae (Tooley) Litscher in Baraboo. John was united in marriage to Joyce Sinner on March 5, 1949 at the First United Methodist Church in Baraboo. John was a dairy farmer for 43 years......
Christopher Paulson, 49, died unexpectedly at his home in Reedsburg, WI on April 17, 2016. Christopher was born in Minneapolis to Cliff and Sharon Paulson on February 10, 1967. He graduated from Winona Public Schools and Winona State University, and went to work as a manager for the K-Mart store in Baraboo. He soon decided to re......
Lucy Weiss
Lucy (Morawetz) Weiss was born July 9, 1921 to Rudolf and Dorothea Morawetz in Vienna, Austria. She peacefully passed away to go with God on April 16, 2016.In 1939 Lucy traveled on the Kindertrain to England. She was a German/English translator in the hospital for the Medical Doctors working in surgery.In 1941 she came to the US......
Betty Mae Wendt
Betty Mae Wendt, 88, of Baraboo passed away on April 16, 2016 surrounded by family at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo.Betty was born on Sept. 5, 1927 to Jesse and Dolly Decker in Reedsburg. On June 8, 1946 she married Lester Wendt and they raised 6 children and two brothers. She moved to Baraboo in 2002.She and Lester worked ......
Judie McCaffrey
Loving life and living it to the fullest is how we will always remember Judie (Ronnenberg) McCaffrey, age 71. From twirling her baton in the streets of Independence to the softball fields at Catch for a Cure in Baraboo, everyone had a smile when Judie was near. She passed away peacefully in Baraboo on Saturday, March 5, 2016.Her......
Paul D. Henke
Surrounded by his wife and family Paul Dean Henke lost his long and courageous battle with cancer, and has gone to his eternal rest on Friday, March 11, 2016. Paul was born on October 3, 1954 to Dean Lamoine and Eva Ellen (Murphy) Henke in Baraboo.He grew up on a family farm in the North Freedom area along with his three sisters......
John Christian
John Christian died peacefully at home in Baraboo, Wisconsin on March 9, 2016 after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer's disease. His passion for life, love of his family and friends, and his zest in living was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife, Marliese Christian, who will very much miss ......
Robert L. Smith
Robert "Bob" L. Smith, 76, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 21, 1939 to Marvin and Susan (Meyer) Smith in Beaver Dam. Robert was united in marriage to Catherine A. Schlough on October 12, 1974 at Bringham Park in Mt. Horeb. He received his Bachelor of A......
Betty J. Wolfrath
Betty J. Wolfrath, age 94, passed away on February 27, 2016 at Highland Village in Elko, NV. She was born on July 23, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Floyd L. Watkins and Ethel D. Watkins. She was the 9th of 11 children. Her mother died when she was 9 years old. The family moved to New London, Wisconsin, where her fathe......
Karen Dombroski
Karen Dombroski, age 67 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Karen, daughter of Fritz and Gladys (Hewitt) Steinke was born Aug. 31, 1948. She was employed by the Wisconsin Dells Greyhound Racing track for six years and later worked for several years as a manager of a local gas station i......
Kennan Mahoney
We will miss our Brightest Star, Keenan Mahoney.Keenan, 34, died suddenly on February 7, 2016. Keenan was passionate about his family, his friends and his community. Every person that crossed his path in life was blessed by his enthusiasm and great sense of humor. Keenan had a big personality that will never be forgotten. Knowin......
Juanita S. Greenwood
Juanita Sarah Greenwood, 95, of Baraboo, passed away after living a full and complete life on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Juanita was born on Sept. 9, 1920 in Reedsburg, the daughter of Harris and Vera (Smith) Thorne. She married George A. Greenwood on Oct. 15, 1938. She was a homemaker all of h......
Lonnie Leon Sutton
Lonnie Leon Sutton, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center surrounded by his family at the age of 95. Lonnie was born in Centerville, MO, March 18, 1920 where knowing how to shoot and hunt was a daily routine if you wanted something on the table for supper. He married Audrey Mae Boettcher an......
Frances "Cookie" Setzke
Frances "Cookie" Setzke rejoined the love of her life, Louis Setzke, by following the staircase to heaven he built for them on Monday, February 22, 2016. She was born on December 17, 1941 to Lawrence "Stub" and Carol Lang. She lived in the Sauk Prairie area her entire life and made many local friends through her father's legacy,......
Judy Gehrke
Judith "Judy" Gehrke, age 103 of Baraboo entered her eternal home on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 and resided at Our House Assisted Living. Judy was born Feb. 19, 1913 in the town of Honey Creek to Herbert and Emma (Schroeder) Hager. She married Reinhold Gehrke on Jan. 9, 1932; he preceded her in death on July 22, 2004 after 72 years o......
Virginia Eva Conway
Virginia Eva Conway was born June 12, 1923, the daughter of Chris and Eva Schara. She attended St. John's Lutheran School and graduated from Baraboo High School in 1940. In the early 1940's she worked in a defense plant in Milwaukee. She was engaged to George Sprecher who was serving his country in WWII but died in a plane crash......
Donna Gray
Donna Gray, who lived in Baraboo for most of her adult life, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at her home surrounded by family.Donna was born on March 19, 1933 to David and Evelyn Trevean near Chili, Wisconsin. Donna spent most of her childhood growing up in Wisconsin Rapids where she met her husband, Dick Gray. Donna and ......
Leland “Lee” Biastock
Leland "Lee" Biastock, age 74, passed away on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Lee, son of Wesley and Winifred (Brown) Biastock was born May 25, 1941 in Waukegan, Illinois. He graduated high school in Waukegan and was then drafted into the United States Air Force. Lee served as a gunner in a B-5......
Beatrice “Betty” (Brei) Beal
Beatrice "Betty" Mae (Brei) Beal, 85, of Baraboo, passed into eternal life with her family by her side on Friday, December 11, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.Betty, the daughter of Anton and Thelma (Nelson) Brei, was born on March 2, 1930, in Rozellville, Wisconsin, the second of five children. The family moved to Argyl......
JOHN MORGAN SPRECHER, BARABOOJohn Morgan Sprecher, age 89, passed away peacefully to meet our Lord on Monday, February 15, 2016 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo, surrounded by his loving family. John was born to Noble and Harriet Sprecher on May 25, 1926 in Baraboo, attended high school there and entered the Navy when he wa......
Frederick Kuhl
 We choose to remember Frederick William Kuhl as the man he was and not the man who he became while in the grip of Alzheimer's disease. His was a life filled with service and meaning. Through his work as an educator, he changed the lives of countless young people. The boys who played football on his teams learned what it me......
Douglas B. McMullen
Douglas "Doug" Bruce McMullen, 77, of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Doug was born on November 25, 1938 to Gene and Claudia McMullen in Seattle, Washington. He was united in marriage to Judy Rogers on June 22, 1962; together they had four children. He later married Kerelyn Nordst......
Vern S. Hanson
Vern Stanley Hanson, 96, of Baraboo passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Our House in Baraboo. He was born on March 15, 1920 to Stanley and Carrie (Vincent) Hanson in the township of Windsor. He was united in marriage to Edna Debeck Hill on April 7, 1956, she preceded him in death on August 10, 1997. He later married Ethel Ge......
Peter S. Pilger
Peter "Pete" Schoen Pilger, age 56, of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on November 13, 1959 to Richard and Kay (Schoenoff) Pilger in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.He was a graduate of Baraboo High School and later received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of......
Barbara Ann Nimmow
Barbara A. Nimmow, age 71 of Baraboo past into eternity Friday, April 1, 2016 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Barb was born in Chicago on Nov. 8, 1944; the first child of Fred and Pearl (nee Berberich) Long. She was united in marriage to Sigfreid Nimmow on Jan. 19, 1963 in Rock Springs. She had many talents and hobbies including......
Glen R. Steinmetz
Glen Robert Steinmetz, 86, of Baraboo passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. Glen was born on May 30, 1929 to Max and Ada (Premo) Steinmetz in Baraboo. He was united in marriage to June Rychecky on July 16, 1950. Glen grew up farming with his family. He served in the U.S. Army duri......
Dr. John “Doc” Green
The world lost an extraordinary man on Tuesday, February 9th, when John "Doc" Green passed away peacefully at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. He lived 87 rich, blessed years. Doc was born on October 24, 1928 in Solway, Minnesota to parents Mabel (Brown) and John Harry Green. He spent his youth in Bemidji, Minnesota and g......
Dorothy B. Ramsey
Dorothy B. Ramsey, age 96 of Fairfield passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She is survived by daughter, Judy Hickernell; son, Robert Fay; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and her brother, Eugene Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, LeRoy Fay; second h......
Judy Bennin
Judy Bennin, age 74 of West Baraboo, passed away on February 12, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows. She was born on April 3, 1941 to Milton and Elsie Verhulst in Sheboygan, WI. She was united in marriage to John Bennin on November 23, 1963 at Fountain Park Church in Sheboygan. Judy is survived by her husband John; children, Michael Benn......
LaVerne "Tom" Luck
LaVerne (Tom) Luck, 93, passed away February 8, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Madison after a very short illness. He was born February 17, 1922 in the Town of Sumpter to Florian and Ida (Heinz) Luck. He was united in marriage to Glenyce Hill on June 1, 1946 in Baraboo. He was raised on the farm and graduated from Prairie du Sac Hig......
Harold "Mike" Grosinske
Harold "Mike" Grosinske, age 65 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Mike, son of Harold C. Grosinske and Lucille M. (Smith) Grosinske-Zimmerman was born July 29, 1950 at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital. He was employed by Industrial Coils as a set-up man for 22 years. In his free time Mi......
Richard “Dick” Scully
Richard "Dick" Scully, age 74 of Rock Springs left without Heather's permission on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. Richard, son of Daniel and Margaret (Walsh) Scully was born Sept. 5, 1941 in Seven Mile Creek Township. He graduated from Madonna High School in Mauston in 1959. Dick was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served......
Carna S. Manthey
 Carna Sue Manthey, 71, of Baraboo, WI, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 surrounded by family in the comfort of her home as she requested. She was born April 13, 1944 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of John and Artis (Anderson) Cheadle. Carna was a 1962 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. She married Ty Manthey on ......
Arlene R. Jordan
Arlene R. Jordan, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort and Hospice Services at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Weston. Arlene was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the only child of Roy and Olga Thuerer on March 13, 1922.She graduated from Baraboo High School class of 1939, and went on to ......
Lyle M. Baumgarten
Lyle Martin Baumgarten, 82, of Lime Ridge, was welcomed into Jesus' loving arms on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at home. He was born to Martin and Clara (Luetkens) Baumgarten on Oct. 3, 1933, in the Town of Freedom, Sauk County. He was baptized on Oct. 22, 1933 and confirmed on March 30, 1947 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Rock Spr......
Ronald C. Hall
Ronald "Ron" C. Hall, age 51 of Baraboo passed away with loving family members by his side on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Ron, son of Donnie and Betty (Schram) Hall was born Aug. 11, 1964. On Jan. 13, 1995 he was united in marriage to Debbie Gawronski. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; son, Ryan Hall......
David T. Schubring
David "Dave" Tyler Schubring, age 62 of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 at home. David, son of Harold and Eleanor (Koerth) Schubring was born on Feb. 22, 1953 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1971. On Aug. 21, 1982 he was united in marriage to Karen Vlasak. He was employed as a Correc......
Dr. Gerald J. Holmen
Dr. Gerald "Jerry" James Holmen, 81, of Baraboo passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 due to complications after a recent surgery. He was born the son of Guy and Joyce (Dahl) Holmen on Feb. 16, 1934 in Austin, Minnesota. He married Normalee Callaway in 1954 and together they had four children. He later married Kimberly Lewis in 1......
Robert R. Boyd
Robert "Bob" R. Boyd, Jr., 73, of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. He was born the son of Robert R. and Bernadette (Schommer) Boyd on June 27, 1942 in Milwaukee. Bob was a 1960 graduate of the Markeson High School, and later joined the Army; he was honorably discharged ......
Andrew Massong
Andrew Massong passed away January 17, 2016, at the age of 87 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. He was born in 1928 in Kikinda, Yugoslavia, and immigrated to the United States in 1949 with his parents and his sister, Catherine, entering in Chicago and eventually settling in Reedsburg. He worked in the woolen mill, where he met h......
Louis Setzke
A carpenter at heart, Louis F. Setzke finished his last job by building his own staircase to heaven on January 15th, 2016. He was born in Madison on July 5th, 1941 to Erwin and Armella "Molly" Setzke. For more than four decades, he owned and operated Setzke Carpentry, Inc. in Prairie du Sac. He was known best for his attention t......
Lola Greenwood
Lola Greenwood, 93, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She was born the daughter of Louie and Verdie (Webster) Wagner on July 31, 1922 in Reedsburg. Lola was united in marriage to Donald B. Greenwood on June 10, 1942 at San Louis Obispo, California. Lola was a longtime mem......
Darleen Marie Haagensen
Darleen Marie Haagensen, age 87 of Lake Delton passed away on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016 at Sauk County Health Care Center with family by her side. Darleen, daughter of Ferdinand John and Ella (Steinhorst) Giebel was born April 8, 1928 in Sauk County.On May 28, 1949 she was united in marriage to Harold J. Haagensen; he preceded her ......
Shirley A. Wasilewski
Shirley Ann Wasilewski, 78, of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She was born the daughter of Julius and Martina (Robers) Banks on September 26, 1937 in Lyons. Shirley was united in marriage to Stanley Wasilewski in Chicago in 1964.For many years Shirley worked as an operator f......
Jerome L. Thiessen
Jerome Lawrence Thiessen, age 75, of Baraboo passed away at home on January 8, 2015. Jerome lived in Wisconsin his whole life, and Baraboo was his home for over 60 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence C. Thiessen and Irene D. Madson, and his loved-one and companion, Vera Scoles. He is survived by his family in......
Dianne M. Kehoe
 Dianne Marie (Budig) Kehoe, age 68, passed away on Thursday, December 31st, 2015, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 28, 1947 in Milwaukee, the first child of Sylvester and Jeannette Budig. She grew up in Madison, Portage and Baraboo and was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Dianne......
Dorothy Elaine Huinker
Dorothy Elaine Huinker, age 84 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Dorothy, daughter of Claude and Esther (Hochhaus) Fishel was born Feb. 4, 1931 in Littleport, Iowa. On Aug. 21, 1948 she was united in marriage to Donald A. Huinker at St. Rose ......
Gary Douglas Markley
       Gary Douglas Markley, age 67 of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015 at home. Gary, son of Virgil and Marguerite (Ott) Markley was born July 5, 1948 in Baraboo. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In his free time Gary enjoyed collect......
Michael Keylock
Michael Keylock, age 67, of North Freedom passed away on January 6, 2016 at home. He was born on November 19, 1948 to Clair and Janet Keylock in Baraboo.Michael was a very talented man and always the perfectionist who loved cars, bikes, guns, and guitars. He ran his own body shop for many years and built many beautiful cars and ......
Charles "Chuck" J. Mortensen
Charles "Chuck" J. Mortensen, age 96, of Baraboo passed away at his home on Sunday December 27, 2015. He was born on March 12, 1919 to Wiggo and Pearl (Hemminway) Mortensen in Baraboo. Chuck was united in marriage to Evelyn Farr on December 6, 1941 in Baraboo.Chuck was an avid hunter and gardener. He enjoyed watching his grandso......
Howard C. Larsen
Howard C. Larsen of Baraboo Howard C. Larsen, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2015. Howard was born to Howard and Laura (Wolkow) Larsen on March 29, 1932 in Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin. Howard came to the Baraboo area at an early age when his family moved to a farm on Happy Hill south of North Freedom. ......
Chad G. Bearden
Chad G. Bearden, age 42, of Baraboo passed away unexpectedly from a car accident on Friday, December 25, 2015. Born the son of Gale Bearden and Kathryn Luke on May 1, 1973 in Great Falls, Montana.He was currently employed at Skinner Transport out of Reedsburg. Chad was an avid motorcyclist with many friends. He was an outdoorsma......
Virginia M. Lenihan
Virginia M. Lenihan, age 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 25, 1915 to William and Rose (Hoadley) Blair in Evansville, Indiana, raised in Kansas City, MO and relocated to Baraboo; where she graduate from Baraboo High School. She married Francis D. Leniha......
Lyle Olson
Lyle Olson of Mauston, age 58, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. He was born on March, 27, 1957 to Melvin and Lorraine Olson in Baraboo. He was an avid bowler much of his life and he enjoyed spending much time with his family and friends. Lyle is survived by his daughters; Sh......
Mary Kruse
Mary Kruse, age 88 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living. Mary, daughter of Manuel and Deolinda (Albuerqueque) Pina was born May 21, 1927. She was united in marriage to Carl H. Kruse on June 17, 1950, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Taunton, Mass. Mary retired from St. Clare Hospital......
David E. Borowski
David E. Borowski, age 78, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at St. Clare Hospice House.Dave, the son of the late Anthony and Anastasia (Schlewski) Borowski, was born on August 5, 1937 in Milwaukee. He served in the United State Air Force from 1954-1958. Following his time in the service, he then married Ruth......
Mark Reitz
Mark Reitz, age 57, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on December 13, 2015 surrounded by his family after a year-long battle with leukemia. He was born on February 27, 1958 to Robert and Mildred Reitz in Edgerton. He was united in marriage to Sharyl Anderson on June 27, 1981 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Edgerton.Mark gradu......
Arphaline Church
Arphaline R. Church, age 96, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She was born on October 12, 1919 to Emil and Selma Zimmerly. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Church on October 12, 1938. She worked for many years as a receptionist at multiple clinics. Arphaline was a long time member......
Nancy J. Bayer
Nancy Jean (Werth) Bayer, 76, of Baraboo passes away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the St. Clare Hospice House. She was born the daughter of Rudolph and Clara (Bronsky) Werth on July 1, 1939. She was united in marriage to Frederic Bayer in 1958 in Baraboo.Nancy was an avid reader and gardener. She loved horses and cranes; an......
Nancy J. Bayer
Nancy Jean (Werth) Bayer, 76, of Baraboo passes away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the St. Clare Hospice House. She was born the daughter of Rudolph and Clara (Bronsky) Werth on July 1, 1939. She was united in marriage to Frederic Bayer in 1958 in Baraboo. Nancy was an avid reader and gardener. She loved horses and cranes; a......
Dorothy Zamzow
Dorothy Zamzow, age 93, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. She was born the daughter of George and Edith (Cook) Beahm on July 16, 1922 in Marcellon Township. Dorothy was united in marriage to Alwyn C. Zamzow on November 19, 1942.Over the years Dorothy worked at ......
Roger Rudolph of Baraboo
Roger Rudolph, age 67, of Baraboo passed away on December 7, 2015 at St. Clare Hospital due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis. He was born on Christmas Day 1947, the eldest child of Oscar and Arleen Rudolph, in the town of Honey Creek. He graduated in 1966 from Baraboo High School and went on to serve his country in the U......
Father Eugene Stillings
Father Eugene Stillings, born of Carl Raymond and Cora Louise (Nelson) Stillings in Madison Co., OH (registered in Union Co.) on 15 Nov. 1919 - Baptized 29 Feb. 1920 in Trinity Parish Church, London, OH - Confirmed in St. Paul's Parish, Marion, OH in 1930 - married in Trinity Parish, Bellefontaine, OH Oct. 11, 1945 - ordained in......
Jean Erma Zimmerman
Jean Erma Zimmerman, age 87, of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at St. Clare Hospice House. Jean, daughter of Erich and Erna (Mueller) Albrecht was born on Sept. 1, 1928. She was united in marriage to William "Bill" C. Zimmerman on Sept. 15, 1945, in Baraboo; he preceded her in death on Feb. 29, 2008. She was a lo......
Jefferey D. Lauver
Jefferey David Lauver, age 60 of Sun Prairie passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Jefferey, son of Floyd "Larry" Lauver and Elaine (Stieve) Zellmer was born Oct. 14, 1955 in Baraboo. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1974. He graduated fr......
Walter Kinzler
Walter Kinzler, age 95, of Baraboo passed away December 2, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows. He was born March 13, 1920 to Gustav and Clara Kinzler. Walter is survived by his wife, JoAnne of 35 years; children, Rachel Kinzler, Gerald (Cheri) Kinzler, Sharyn (Douglas) Gamer, David (Charlene) Kinzler, Rosemary (Bill) DeRocher, Julie (Br......
Maurice L. Moyer
Maurice L. Moyer died at St. Clare Hospital on November 30, 2015 at the age of 95. He was born near Washington Court House, Ohio to H.P. and Elsie (Hinson) Moyer. Maurice graduated from Washington High School in 1938 and attended Ohio State University. He farmed the family farm before entering the service in 1944. Maurice served......
Violet E. Lawrence
Violet Elsie Lawrence, age 93, of Baraboo passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. She was born the second daughter of Erich and Erna (Mueller) Albrecht on May 6, 1922, in Baraboo. Violet was united in marriage to Kenneth R. Lawrence on June 7, 1947, at St. John's L......
Jeanne Marie Blum
Jeanne Marie Blum, age 71 of Baraboo passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Jeanne, daughter of Leonard "Chickie" and Alvina (Theis) Baier was born April 6, 1944 in Sauk City. She was a graduate of Sauk City High School. In June of 1982 she was united in marriage to Rodney Blum in The Little Brown Church in ......
Linda S. Carlock
On Nov. 18, 2015 at the age of 66 Linda Sue Carlock passed quietly away while in the company of her greatest treasure, her family. Linda, daughter of Matthew and Anita (Moore) Bartol was born April 21, 1949 in Chicago. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 47 years, James Carlock; children, Tammy (Bud) Seufzer of Wisconsin De......
James M. Williams
On Nov. 15, 2015 James M. Williams "Happy the Clown" beloved father, friend and Circus personality journeyed to his heavenly home at St. Clare Meadows Care Center!Happy, son of William W. and Florence H. (Walther) Williams was born Dec. 19, 1943 in Milwaukee. He attended Boys Tech in Milwaukee and worked as a cabinet maker while......
Earl McKittrick
Earl Lee McKittrick, 67, of Adams passed away on November 12, 2015. Earl was born the son of Bernard and Bertha (Witham) McKittrick on April 20, 1948 in Madison.Earl proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He was an avid fisherman, and loved to visit his favorite spot at the "Quarry Pon......
Samuel T. Burns
Samuel T. Burns, age 83 of Lyndon Station passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Madison. Samuel, son of Thomas and Blanche (Wanke) Burns was born April 5, 1932 in Wausau. On Dec. 8, 1962 he was united in marriage to Shirley Higgins in Frezno, California. Sam was employed as a meat cutter for most of his l......
Frances Safranek Stewart
 Frances Safranek Stewart passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 in her Wisconsin Dells home. Fran was born on May 2, 1929 in Pulaski, WI to Jan and Anna Luberda. She lived many years in Wisconsin, Chicago and Carpentersville, IL and Clearwater and Lake Panasoffkee, FL. She had many jobs throughout her lifetime.......
Debra Marie Davis-Beschta
Debra Marie Davis-Beschta, age 62 of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at Meriter Hospital. Debra, daughter of Alvie and Shirley (Zuelsdorf) Sutfin was born July 29, 1953 in Portage. In her free time she enjoyed researching and working on her family tree. Her grandchildren were the light of her life.She is survived b......
Donna Marie Jones
Donna Marie Jones, age 84 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows. She was born to Fred and Violet Radke on January 21, 1931. She was raised on a farm near Wauzeka, WI and enjoyed her many visits back to the area. She worked as a secretary at Meade Construction in Lodi for many years.Donna had many ho......
Adeline Thressa Lange
Adeline "Addy" Thressa Lange, age 98 of North Freedom passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 at Sauk County Health Care Center. Adeline, daughter of Herman and Susan (Repka) Kopf was born Aug. 11, 1917 in Ableman (now Rock Springs). On Dec. 8, 1934 she was united in marriage to Clifford Lange in Rock Springs.In her free time she ......
LaVonne Sarah O'Brien
LaVonne Sarah O'Brien, age 83 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. LaVonne, daughter of Otto and Sarah (Lyon) Schenkat was born Dec. 27, 1931 in North Freedom at the family farm. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School. On Feb. 9, 1952 she was united in marriage to Robert O'B......
Elaine June Alwin
Elaine June Alwin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Elaine was born January 31, 1927, daughter of Walter and Barbara (Accola) Luck in the town of Sumpter. Elaine attended Hillside School and Prairie du Sac High School. While attending high school she worked at Sauk City Telephon......
Donald E. Rau
        Donald Edward Rau, aged 86, passed away at home on Saturday, October 10, 2015 surrounded by love. Don was born on April 3, 1929 to Marguerite and John Rau. Just as his mother had been before him, he was born on his grandparents' farm near Devil's Lake in Baraboo.He was baptized and......
Bernice A. Leifer
Bernice Audrey Leifer, age 86, of North Freedom passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Reedsburg Senior Life Center surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Howard and Ruth (Zick) Hill on April 30, 1929 in Honey Creek Township. Bernice was united in marriage to Leon Dale Leifer, he preceded her in death ......
Francis John Miller
Francis John Miller, age 97, of Baraboo passed away October 7, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows. Francis is survived by his daughter Dorothy (Husband, Jerry) Gragg of Salesville, AR; sister Florence Simon of Campbellsport, WI; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; three sisters......
Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Sprecher
Jacqueline Ann "Jackie" Sprecher, age 85 of Baraboo passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center with her family at her side. Jackie, daughter of Harry and Emma Bazzill was born Aug. 28, 1930 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1948. On July 28, 1950 she was united in marriage ......
Carol J. Luther
Carol J. (nee Grosinske) Luther, of Baraboo born September, 5, 1933 in North Freedom, passed away after a courageous fight with cancer on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. She died in the care of the compassionate staff at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo, continuously surrounded by the love and laughter of her family and frien......
Larry Zimmerman
Larry L. Zimmerman, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison surrounded by his family. He was born on February 16, 1939 to Roy and Dora (Ackerman) Zimmerman in Burke, South Dakota. Larry was united in marriage to Jean on August 2, 1968 in Rockford, Ill.Larry was employed by Warner-La......
Lacretta M. Premo
Lacretta M. Premo, age 75 of Rock Springs passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015 at Golden Living in Wisconsin Dells. Lacretta, daughter of Elmer and Esther (Shepard) Purdy was born on May 7, 1940. She graduated from Webb High School in Reedsburg. She was united in marriage to Floyd J. Premo, Sr. Lacretta worked at Olin Badger ......
Joyce Anna Peters of Baraboo
Joyce Anna (Schaefer) Peters, 88 of Baraboo died on September 25, 2015. She was born on April 27, 1927 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She attended school in Marshfield. On October 27, 1944, she married George Gerhardt Peters at St. Michaels church in Wausau. She lived in various places throughout Wisconsin then settled in Baraboo ap......
Randall “Randy” Armbruster
Randall "Randy" Armbruster age 55 of Baraboo went home to his Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015 at his home. Randy, son of Harold and Edna (Radtke) Armbruster was born on March 28, 1960 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School. He was employed by Robinson Wholesale and Joe Bucher Outdoors for over 20 years as a sales m......
Douglas “Doug” Hollinsed
Douglas "Doug" Hollinsed, age 59 of Baraboo passed away due to a brain aneurysm on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family. Doug, son of Douglas and Geraldine (Bender) Hollinsed was born Feb. 16, 1956 in Baraboo.He was united in marriage to Anne Rindfleisch on May 19, 2001 in Baraboo.He was a lov......
Catherine “Kay” L. Bainbridge
Catherine "Kay" Louise Bainbridge, age 88, of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the St. Clare Hospice House. She was born on November 15, 1926 to Clinton and Marieta (Jones) Liddicoat in Cobb. She was united in marriage to John Bainbridge on June 30, 1956, he preceded her death in 2004.Kay started her workin......
Ervin F. Janowiak
Ervin "Erv" F. Janowiak, age 91, of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at his home. Erv was born the son of Edmund and Anna (Wozniak) Janowiak on February 17, 1924 in Milwaukee. He was united in marriage to Henrietta Goetz on August 17, 1946 in Milwaukee; she preceded him in death in 2011.Erv is survived by his chil......
Gilman Eugene Lincoln
Gilman Eugene Lincoln Jr. "Manape" (Warrior), age 66, of Baraboo, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Maplewood Nursing Home, in Sauk City, Wisconsin. He was born on December 1, 1948, to Gilman E. Lincoln Sr. and Virginia (Goodbear) Lincoln. Gilman graduated from Tomah high school and enlisted in the United......
Ronald E. Pierce
Ronald Edward Pierce, age 77, of LaValle formerly of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison. Ronald was born on April 12, 1938 to Edward and Marie (Dischler) Pierce in Baraboo. He lived in West Baraboo for nearly 40 years, and during this time he was united in marriage to Nancy Mudrak on Oc......
Amanda R. McGann
Amanda Rae McGann, age 20, of Merrimac passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2015. She was born on November 12, 1994 to Michael and Caroline (Wagner) McGann in Baraboo.Amanda had such a caring nature that was honest and genuine. She was a special person who seemed to leave a spark with anyone she met. Amanda was a d......
Johannes Harjung
Johannes"Johann" Harjung, age 75, of Baraboo passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 at the Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City. He was born on July 25, 1940 in Yugoslavia to Jakob and Eva (Monk) Harjung. He was united in marriage to Rosemarie Stach on July 25, 1960. Johann owned and operated a wood working business for forty y......
Donald E. Strampe
Donald "Donnie" Strampe, Jr. age 61 of Rock Springs passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Donnie was born Feb. 16, 1954 in Janesville to Donald and Janice (Fisher) Strampe Sr. In his free time Donnie enjoyed hunting and fishing.Survivors include his mother, Janice; son, Drae (Kristin)Strampe......
Maude V. Lain
Maude V. Lain, age 91, passed away August 24, 2015 at The Artisan. She was born June 6, 1924 to James and Irma Gillem. She was a big fan of the Packers and the Brewers, an avid card player, and always had a good sense of humor. Maude is survived by her children, Don Kennedy of Baraboo, Darcy (James) Sheriff of Baraboo, Nancy Cr......
Dennis Buelow
Dennis Buelow, age 72, of Baraboo passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on February 25, 1943 to Norton and Dorothy Buelow. Dennis was employed as a truck driver by several construction companies in the area. He enjoyed camping with his many friends, playing car......
Anne Cerasani
Baraboo, Wisc. -Anne Cerasani , 92, died Monday, August 17, 2015. She was born Oct. 12, 1923, in Lombard, IL, daughter to Einar and Regina (Knudsen) Holte, Married Frank Cerasani on June 22, 1946. Anne was involved with family and crafts. She was a hobbyist; Rosmaling (Norwegian painting) was a specialty of Anne's. In retiremen......
Frank Cerasani
Baraboo, Wisc. -Frank Cerasani, 92, died Friday, August 14, 2015. He was born June 18, 1923, in Melrose Park, IL, son of Emilio and Louise (Cavone) Cerasani, Served in the United States Army during WWII, (Burma Road), He married Anne "Liz" Holte on June 22, 1946. Frank was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW, Baraboo Country Club......
Warren V. Beal
Warren V. Beal, age 94 of Baraboo passed into eternal life with his family by his side on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Warren, son of Thomas and Ludwin Estelle (Bohn) Beal was born on Oct. 2, 1920 in Alliance, Nebraska. His father passed away when he was 3 months old, and with the help of generous re......
Harold “Butch” Rau
Harold "Butch" Rau, age 74 of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015 at his home. Harold, son of John and Marguerite (Marquardt) Rau was born April 4, 1941 in Baraboo. He was united in marriage to Judy Adams at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo, where he was also baptized. Butch proudly served four years in the Unit......
Diana M. Gantz
Diana May Gantz, age 87, of Baraboo entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 17, 2015 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She was born the daughter of Paul Edwin and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Wilkins on October 8, 1927. Diana was united in marriage to Harley Fox Gantz on September 11, 1948 in Sharon, PA.Diana attended the Seto......
Warren V. Beal
Warren V. Beal, age 94 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015 with his family by his side. Survivors include his wife of over 62 years, Betty of Baraboo; children, Ann (Gary) Karch of Glen Ellyn, Ill., Andy Beal of Madison, Matthew Beal of Baraboo, Joseph Beal of Chicago, Ill., James Beal of Madison, Dan (Michelle) Be......
Reuben Beiswanger
Reuben Beiswanger died on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. He was born at home on a farm in Sheridan Township near Ridgeland on October 11, 1925; the son of Emil and Ida (Klozinski) Beiswanger. He graduated from Prairie Farm High School in 1943. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as Staff Sargeant with the 7th Calvary in the oc......
Joan Martin
       Joan Martin, age 75, of Baraboo passed away suddenly on Monday, August 10, 2015 at her home. She was born to Clifford and Wanda (Loomis) Wolkow. She was united in marriage to Donald Martin September 27, 1958. Joan was an active member of Emanuel United Methodist Church since 1958. She wa......
David Gregerson
David Gregerson, 77 a long time resident of rural Wisconsin Dells passed August 5, 2015 in the Sauk Prairie Hospital. He was born In Chicago, December 10, 1937, the only child of George and Evelyn (Hagborg) Gregerson. They moved to the Wisconsin Dells area in 1940 when David was just 3 years old. He attended a local rural one ro......
Elaine Ploof
Elaine Ploof, age 53, of Baraboo passed away July 31, 2015 peacefully at home. She was born to Orval McCabe and Dorothy Big Thunder on December 10, 1961. She was married to David Ploof on March 15, 1996. Elaine was a cook first and foremost and an avid gardener. She was a kind hearted soul and would give to anyone. She loved bei......
James “Jim” Quandt
James "Jim" Quandt, age 83 of North Freedom, passed away following a 10 month battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at home, with his family by his side. Jim, son of Ernest and Ethel (Dahlke) Quandt was born on July 22, 1932. He graduated in 1949 from Baraboo High School and continued his education by attending a UW Farm ......
Virginia "Ginny" E. Fyksen
Virginia "Ginny" E. Fyksen, 74, of Eagle River, WI peacefully went home to her eternal rest on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo, WI. She was born on March 25, 1941 to Joseph and Viola (Mixdorf) Goll in Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to Douglas Fyksen on April 12, 1958 in Milwaukee. Ginny is ......
Thomas Martin Mueller
Thomas "Tom" Mueller, age 62 of Baraboo passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, July 27, 2015 at St. Clare Hospice House. Tom, son of Donald and Patricia (Shields) Mueller was born April 7, 1953. He attended and graduated from Reedsburg High School with the Class of 1971. On April 4, 1987 he was united in marri......
Darlene Mae Klem
Darlene Mae Klem, Baraboo Darlene Mae (Bates) Klem of Baraboo was born to Dell and Esther Bates on Oct. 3, 1927. She married Charles H. Dumke on Dec. 14, 1944 and later divorced. She married Al Klem on Nov. 29, 1980.  She is survived by her husband, Al; four children, Pat (Denny) Bauer of Weslaco, TX, Judy (Jeff) Werne......
Virginia A. Miller
Virginia "Giny" A. Miller, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. She was born on August 31, 1922 to Carl and Hazel (Springer) Neitzel. Giny was united in marriage to Donald Miller on March 8, 1944; he preceded her in death on April 14, 1971. Giny spent her working years at the Badg......
Margaret A. Thies of Reedsburg
Margaret A. Thies, age 77, of Reedsburg passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2015 at the Agrace Hospice in Madison after a long illness. She was married to Fred Thies and was a homemaker. Margaret is survived by her husband Fred; daughters Marthlena (Dean) Schellenberger and Paula Thies; grandchildren Ronald (Jenna), Andrew (Sara), a......
Frank John Christianson
Frank John Christianson, age 93, of Baraboo passed away July 12, 2015 in Wisconsin Dells. He was born to William and Dorthea Christianson on March 25, 1922. Frank was united in marriage to Virginia Hagar in 1942. Frank enjoyed spending time hunting. He also spent his time fishing in Canada and Lake Michigan with the boys. He wor......
Ethel E. Smith
 Ethel E. Smith, age 96, a lifelong Baraboo area resident, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. The former Ethel E. Schultz was born in Merrimac on Nov. 17, 1918. Ethel retired after working many years at Eagle Signal.Survivors include one son, Jerry (Diane) Smith of LaValle, three grandso......
Orville "Orv" Vertein
Orville "Orv" Vertein, age 80, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at his home in North Freedom, WI.Orville, son of Walter and Florence (Voll) Vertein, was born at his maternal grandparents' home in the Township of Baraboo. He grew up on his parent's farm in the Township of Freedom, half a mile from where he was born, and atte......
Estelle M. Vosen
Estelle Marie Vosen, 83, of Bullhead City,Az formerly of Merrimac passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. She was born the daughter of Carl and Alice (Frantz) Vosen on July 16, 1931 in Merrimac. Estelle attended the St. Louis University where she received her Master's of Science in Nursing. She spent her entire career in the hea......
Jerold "Jerry" Prindle
Jerold "Jerry" Prindle of West Baraboo, age 64 passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at UW Hospital. He was born to Elmer and Ila (Dowd) Prindle on January 19, 1951. He was united in marriage to Cheryl. He served in the army for 4 years and served in Vietnam. He cared for his mother for many years. Jerold had always loved to h......
Henry W. Meyer
Henry W. Meyer, Sr., age 95, of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at St. Clare Hospice House.Henry, son of Fred and Ida (Schuman) Meyer was born in the Township of Burke in Dane County on April 4, 1920. He graduated from Oxford High School in the class of 1940. On June 13, 1942 Henry enlisted in the United States A......
Donald Gordon Marshall
Donald Gordon Marshall, age 101 of Baraboo, died on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Donald, the son of Jabez J. and Nora G. (Miller) Marshall, was born on March 25, 1914 in the Town of Ironton in Sauk County, Wisconsin. After school and working on the family farm for several years, Don enlist......
ADOLPH F. HOOKER
Adolph F. Hooker, 94, of Baraboo, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 17, 2015.Adolph was born at home in Greenfield Township in Vernon County, the son of Frank and Millie (Snorek) Hooker. Adolph was a farmer most of his life. He also worked for Sauk County until retirement.He is survived by his wife of fifty eight years, Eva......
Betty J. Borski
The remarkable and beautiful Betty Jane (Johnson) Borski, a woman of strong mind, spirit and opinion passed away late Friday, June 12, 2015.She was loved and appreciated by her children, Lynn (Randy) Webster, David (Janice Busse) Borski, Jean (Don) Rogers and Dan (Paula Riesch) Borski. Cherished by her grandchildren, Kevin (Rhon......
Joyce E. Albert
Joyce E. Albert, age 90 of Baraboo, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She was born on Oct. 1, 1924 in Baraboo, the daughter of James T. Albert and Mabel (Schlender) Albert. She worked for the State of Wisconsin, Dept. of Public Instruction for many years. Joyce is survived by many cousins includi......
Bernard James Rabata
Bernard James Rabata went home to be with the Lord on June 8th 2015. He passed away at home, with his loving wife at his side, after a brief battle with cancer. Bernard was 80 years old at the time of his death. Bernard was born October 8th, 1934 in the Town of Union in Vernon County in a locale known as Twin Ash. He was the thi......
Patricia Ann "Pat" Murwin
Patricia Ann "Pat" Murwin, age 74 of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake. Pat, daughter of Clifford "Dwight" and Catherine (Whittet) Long was born Nov. 30, 1940. She graduated from Edgerton High School with the class of 1959. On June 27, 1959 she was united in marriage to Oliver ......
Anne M. Rakos
Anne M. Rakos, age 61 of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Anne, daughter of Anthony and Dorothy (Clemens) Rakos was born Aug. 3, 1953 in Illinois. She attended and later graduated from Immaculate Conception School in Elmhurst, Ill. Following graduation she moved to Colorado to attend college and received her Bachel......
James F. Udulutch
James "Jim" F. Udulutch, 69, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, June 4, 2015. He was born June 2, 1946 in Sparta, WI to Bernard "Guy" and Bernadette (Heilman) Udulutch. He grew up on the family farm in Wilton, WI. He married Edith Domke on September 6, 1969 and moved to Baraboo where they raised thei......
Gary “Butch” Klingenmeyer
Gary "Butch" Klingenmeyer, age 69, died Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his home. Butch was born Jan. 5, 1946 to Lawrence and Wanda (Meske) Klingenmeyer, the sixth of six sons. During his lifetime, he worked for many years as a bricklayer/mason. Butch finished his working career as a supervisor at Badger Army Ammunition, until he was di......
Lucille LaMar
Lucille Elizabeth LaMar, age 94, passed away Saturday May 30, 2015 in Downing, Missouri. She was the daughter of Burr and Fern Apker. She was united in marriage to Vernon LaMar on February 13, 1939.She worked at Allis Chalmers for 12 years, Rivers Edge Resort, and enjoyed her family and her pet dog, Peanut.Lucille is survived by......
Clarence H. Schellenberger
Clarence H. Schellenberger, Baraboo Clarence H. Schellenberger, age 103 of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Maplewood of Sauk City.Clarence, son of Henry and Bertha (Hippler) Schellenberger was born May 16, 1912 in at home in Baraboo. On April 9, 1938 he was united in marriage to Myra Stieve at St. John's Lutheran......
Stuart Arthur Schlender
Stuart Arthur Schlender, age 92 of Baraboo died on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Stuart, son of Fred and Helen (Jahn) Schlender was born on May 11, 1923 in Baraboo. He attended Ikey Elementary School and graduated from Baraboo High School. On March 29, 1946 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Brenema......
Edward J. Tourdot
Edward "Ed" Tourdot, age 88 of West Baraboo passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2015 at home with his wife, Patricia at his side. Ed, son of August and Florence (Kaldenberg) Tourdot was born March 19, 1927 in Reedsburg. He graduated from Reedsburg High School. Following high school he was drafted into the United States Arm......
Gloria J. Hein
Gloria Jean Hein "Glo", age 67, born March 15, 1948, of Baraboo, went to be with her Heavenly father on May 5, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Everyone that knew Gloria, had a true friend; she will be remembered by her contagious smile, enthusiastic greetings, generosity and always looking for the positive in everyon......
Bruce Wallace
Bruce C. Wallace, 72, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015 at his home in Baraboo. He was born on Dec. 5, 1942, the son of Charles and Lillian (Urban) Wallace. He was united in marriage to Shirley Hyer on Nov. 12, 1983. He graduated from Menomonee Falls High School and proudly served in the US Army, being stationed in Germany. He......
Patrick W. Zimmerman
Patrick Willard Zimmerman, age 50 of Baraboo was called to his heavenly home on Monday, May 4, 2015. Patrick bravely fought cancer of an unknown origin with strength, courage, and the comfort of knowing the Lord was holding him closely every step of the way.Patrick, son of Willard and Violet (Phippen) Zimmerman was born January ......
Gloria Jean "Glo" Hein
Gloria Jean Hein "Glo", age 67, born March 15, 1948, of Baraboo, went to be with her Heavenly father on May 5, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Everyone that knew Gloria, had a true friend; she will be remembered by her contagious smile, enthusiastic greetings, generosity and always looking for the positive in everyon......
Audrey Mae Gray
Audrey Mae Gray, age 79, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at St. Clare Hospice House. Audrey, daughter of William and Marie (Stauffacher) Volz was born on March 8, 1936 in Lime Ridge. She was united in marriage to Carroll R. Gray on Jan. 29, 1955.Survivors include her children, Gerald Gray of Baraboo, Cindy (Arthur......
Patrick W. Zimmerman
Patrick W. Zimmerman, age 50, of Baraboo passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015. Full obituary will be available on Wednesday, May 6, 2015.......
Robert “Bob” Donald Bell
Robert "Bob" Donald Bell, Sr., age 81 of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at his home. Robert, son of James and Lorraine (Kopf) Bell was born March 13, 1934 in Ableman. He graduated from Reedsburg High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the U. S. Army. After three years of service he was honorably discharge a......
Michael D. Kubiniec
Michael "Big Mike" D. Kubiniec, Sr. "DUCK" passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Mike, son of Stanley and Aldina (Ruscito) Kubiniec was born April 30, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. On March 22, 1973 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Mike was a proud Vietnam veteran who traveled the world. He was honorabl......
Sylvia D. King
Sylvia D. King, age 84, of Deforest passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the St. Clare Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on January 20, 1931, in North Freedom to Herman and Agnes (Baumgarten) Licht. She was united in marriage in 1960 to Leonard King in Madison.She attended a rural elementary school and gradua......
Alice M. Ulrich
Alice Marie Ulrich, age 77, of North Freedom passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Meadow View Memory Care in Baraboo. Alice was born the daughter of Herman and Marie (Kessler) Doering on August 18, 1937 in Baraboo. She was united in marriage to James Ulrich on July 14, 1956 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North Freedom.......
Marjorie (Sommer) Andrews-Rollins-Lythjohan
How do you sum up a life in a few short paragraphs? "The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they must be felt with the heart" Helen Keller. Mom will forever remain in our hearts.Marjorie (Sommer) Andrews-Rollins-Lythjohan of Sauk City, age 86, was promoted to heaven on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Maplew......
Orville Cecil Eyers
Orville Cecil Eyers of Baraboo, and wintered in Donna, TX passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the Amara Hospice in Edinburg, Tx; at the age of 93. Orville, son of Fred and Hazel (Herring) Eyers was born Oct. 1, 1921 in Madison. He was united in marriage to Virginia Raschein on Dec. 18, 1942 in Baraboo, she preceded him in......
Nina J. (Schroeder) LaPorte
Nina J. (Schroeder) LaPorte, age 78, was called to her eternal rest on Monday, April 6th in Edinburg, Texas.Nina is survived by her second husband, Elmer James LaPorte, of Edinburg, Texas; one sister, Marvel Tomczak of Jefferson, Wisconsin; four children, Robin Bialke of Lake Delton, Wisconsin, Rocky Schroeder of Burlington, Wis......
Darton Drake
 Darton (Dart) E. Drake chose to go be with the Lord, April 7th, 2015. He was 66 years old at the time of his death and was living in Portland, Oregon.Darton was born October 1st, 1948 in Madison, WI to Glen and Charlotte Drake. He spent the majority of his life in Baraboo, WI where he built a very successful photography bu......
Gladys F. Getschman
Gladys Frieda Getschman, 78, of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 in Baraboo. She was born the daughter of Fred and Anna (Mellenthin) Petzke on August 2, 1936 in the Denzer area. Gladys was united in marriage to James Getschman on May 18, 1957.Gladys was a very active member of the Emanuel United Methodist Church in ......
Hazel E. Leiser
Hazel E. Leiser passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living in Baraboo at the age of 88. Born in Baraboo on June 26, 1926 she was the seventh child of Edward and Carrie Amy (Beardsley) Wieglow's eight children. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1944 and married Ronald D. "Roundy" Leiser a year l......
Rodney L. “Bub” Williams
Rodney L. "Bub" Williams, of Baraboo, passed away on February 12, 2017 at the age of 93 and the world lost a great man and an even better husband and father. He was born December 20, 1923 to Hugh and Ida Williams. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1941 and was a proud member of their undefeated football team and a Golden ......
Nancy A. Vodak
      Nancy Ann (Ready) Vodak of North Freedom, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. Nancy was born the daughter of Francis and Irma (Braatz) Ready on February 23, 1931 in Watertown. She grew up in Baraboo and Reedsburg, graduating from Reedsburg Hig......
Dorothy Faber
Dorothy E. Faber, 95, of Jefferson formerly of Baraboo passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Jefferson Memory Care. Dorothy was born the daughter of Arthur and Johanna (Mears) Mullaley on September 12, 1919 in Bear Creek Township. She was united in marriage to Vincent Faber on December 1, 1943 at St. Patrick's Catholic Chur......
Karen D. Terlep
Karen D. Terlep, age 59, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, following a brief illness. Karen was born on February 2, 1956 to John and Mary Cobe in Nabinway, Michigan. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert Terlep on March 13, 1981. Karen worked as a......
Marjorie “Marge” Amelia Zimmerman
Marjorie "Marge" Amelia Zimmerman, age 88, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Oak Park Place.Marjorie, daughter of Ernest and Myrtle (Leatherberry) Klemm was born on Jan. 16, 1927 in Baraboo. She graduated with the last graduating class from North Freedom High School. She was united in marriage to Leo Zimmerman......
Mikkel "Mik" L. Anderson
Mikkel "Mik" L. Anderson, age 70, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the Hospice House, after a very long illness, with his family by his side. Mik was born on Aug. 1, 1944 to Ike and Anna (Tangen) Anderson in Eau Claire, where he grew up. He was united in marriage to Sheila Swanson on Feb. 6, 1989 at St. Paul'......
Joann Thayer
Joann Thayer, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo. She was born September 26, 1929 in Sparta to Richard and Eunice (Carpenter) Bennett. Joann was a 1947 graduate of Baraboo High School. She was united in marriage to Alton L. Thayer on June 15, 1949. Joann was a loving and devoted......
Thomas Kuester
Thomas "Tom" Kuester, age 74, of Cross Plains/ Baraboo passed away, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Agrace Health Center in Fitchburg. Tom was born on December 24, 1940 to Elmer and Ursula (Kutzler) Kuester in Greenwood. He was united in marriage to Darla Cizik on June 3, 1966 in Owen/Withee at Holy Rosary......
Anna Brooks
Anna Mae Brooks, age 75, of Baraboo passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 in Madison Wisconsin surrounded by her husband and 10 children. Anna was born to Joyce Edgerly and Francis Green October 1, 1939 in Medford, WI. Anna was married to Michael Brooks February 14, 1982. Anna was a homemaker, musician, care giver, and volunteer.......
Peggy Jo Potter
Peggy Jo Potter, age 64, of Baraboo passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in her home on Thursday, March 19, 2015. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Mike; two children, Kimberly (Bill) Stieber-White and Bradley Stieber; grandchildren Avery White, Emery White, Tatum Clark, Zachary Potter, Cody Clark, Mira Potter, Land......
Audrey T. Hawkins
Audrey T. Hawkins, age 92, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. She was born on March 21, 1922 to Carl and Clara (Lombard) Miller in Baraboo. Audrey was united in marriage to Russell Hawkins on April 20, 1946 in Baraboo.Audrey was a dedicated mother and wife, she enjoyed caring for her family. After her children we......
Kathryn L. Statz
Kathryn L. (Kabele) Statz, Baraboo. left us on Saturday, March 14, 2015. She came into this world 97 years ago thanks to Mr. and Mrs. John Kabele of rural Portage. She now joins her sister Mildred "Midge" Bulgrin, brother Earl Kabele, and the love of her life, husband Henry "Hank" Statz. I once asked her why after thirty plus ye......
Priscilla “Perk” Robinson
Priscilla "Perk" Robinson, age 85 of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living with her family by her side. Perk was born on June 20, 1929 in Holcombe to Raymond and Florence (Loiselle) Clark.Perk was married to Bernard "Robbie" Robinson on January 15, 1949 in Mauston. This romance began afte......
Richard “Dick” Dean Lusby
Richard "Dick" Dean Lusby passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Baraboo at the age of 90. Richard, son of Rollo and Hilda (Blakeslee) Lusby was born Sept. 19, 1924 in Baraboo. He attended Reedsburg High School. Dick enlisted in the US Navy on Nov. 2, 1942 and was honorably discharged on Feb. 3, 1946. During his time in the ......
Linda L. Condie
Linda Louise Condie, 67, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at her home. She was born on October 9, 1947 to Elmer and Laveta (Gall) Jungbluth. Linda was united in marriage to John Condie, together they had three sons, Stuart, Matthew, and Bryan Condie.Linda was a 1965 graduate of Middleton High School. She enjoyed......
Rebecca J. Walker
Rebecca "Becky" Jane Walker, 27, of Milwaukee formerly of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Becky was born on June 30, 1987 to James and Katherine Walker in Manitowoc. She was united in marriage to Darrin Wick on November 18, 2013.Becky is survived by her husband, Darrin Wick; parents, James R. and Katherine D. Wal......
Verna Helen Ciolkowski
Verna Helen (Gasser) Ciolkowski passed to her eternal home on March 4, 2015 at the age of 102 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living in Baraboo. Verna was born to Selina (Accola) and George Gasser in Wilson Creek, Sauk County, Wisconsin on October 29, 1912. She was joined by a sister Irene and later by an adopted brother Raymond. There......
William M. Dobbs
William "Bill" M. Dobbs passed away on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015 at the age of 56. Bill, son of Sumner and Lorraine (Stone) Dobbs was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Addison, Illinois. Bill was united in marriage to Diane Powers in 1985. He received his master's degree in Special Education from National Louis University. He ......
Katie Elena (Schwarz) Overland
Katie Elena (Schwarz) Overland, age 48, of North Freedom passed away on Monday, Feb 16, 2015. She was born on May 10, 1966 to Herman and Karen (Harman) Schwarz in Madison. Katie is survived by her step-father, Mark Dalton; life partner, Rex Alvin Drew; children, Rachel (David D. Uselman) Fundak, Ryan (Kimberly) Overland, Ross A......
Angeline "Angie Fauska
Angeline "Angie" Fauska, 86, was granted her angel wings on Feb 16, 2015 with her family by her side. Angie was born in Madison the sixth of eight children, born to Warren and Margaret (Riley) Manson. She attended St. James grade school. She married La Moine "Chuck" Fauska and moved to Baraboo. She and Chuck had five sons and on......
Matthew “Matt” Kuball
Matthew "Matt" Kuball passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 at the age of 32. Matt, son of John Kuball and Cindy Smith was born Sept. 30, 1982 in Baraboo. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 2001. Matt currently was working as a cook at HoChunk Casino. He is survived by his father, John (Linda) Kuball; m......
Patrick "Pat" C. Brophy
Patrick "Pat" Brophy, age 82, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Pat was born on March 6, 1932 to Frank and Lulu (Bell) Brophy in Saukville. He was united in marriage to Joan Sauer on June 16, 1956 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Port Washington. Pat was a graduate of UW Whit......
Theadora Esther "Teddy" Neumann
Theadora Esther Neumann "Teddy", "Nanie", passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, Feb 8, 2015 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo. She was born on Jan. 22, 1919 to John and Helen (Cwik) Sypucinski in Chicago, and was the youngest of seven children. She met and married a handsome naval pilot, Alfred Neumann, at Otis Field......
Ila Elizabeth Prindle
Ila Elizabeth Prindle, age 89, of West Baraboo passed away on Tues, Feb. 3, 2015 at her home. Ila was born on Jan 25, 1926 in Lake Delton to William and Jennie (Rodwell) Dowd. She was united in marriage to Elmer Eugene Prindle, Jr. on July 26, 1944 in Baraboo. Ila attended school in Lake Delton. Her working career included the ......
Barbara J. Bonham
Barbara J. Bonham, age 84, of Baraboo passed away at home on Wed. afternoon, Jan. 28, 2015 surrounded by family. Barb was born in Apple River, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Murphy) Gehrt. She graduated from Shullsburg High School and St. Francis School of Nursing, Illinois. After graduation Barb, a registered nurse, worked......
Robert “Bobby” Dean Henke
Robert "Bobby" Dean Henke, Jr., age 59, of Reedsburg passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at his home. He was born in Baraboo on September 17, 1955 and lived there until 1987, then he moved to Bergland in the Upper Peninsula where he worked as a ski-lift operator. Bobby loved to fish and have bonfir......
Wendall Wayne Summers
Wendall Wayne Summers, age 66 of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 peacefully at home. Wendall was born on March 29, 1948. He spent his boyhood on a farm near Colby, Wisconsin. So that his father-in-law could attend, he was united in marriage to Lynne M. Edwards in the Chapel at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo on A......
Allen Roy Steinmetz of Baraboo
Allen Roy Steinmetz of Baraboo, age 60, passed away on January 25, 2015. Roy was born February 13, 1954 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He was the son of Roy and Beatrice (Potter) Steinmetz. He is survived by his children Nicole (Dustin) Kearns and Scotti Steinmetz; granddaughter Jazzmin Kearns. He is further survived by two brothers, tw......
Ashlee Kaye Goetz
Ashlee Kaye Goetz was a beautiful, caring daughter, sister and friend. She passed from this world to the next on January 13th, 2015, at the age of 29.Ashlee was born April 24, 1985, the daughter of Gary and Linda (Jackson) Goetz, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was raised in Baraboo and attended Baraboo Public Schools and graduated f......
JoNelle K. Marquardt
JoNelle "Jo" Kay Marquardt, age 65, of Baraboo was called to her eternal home on Friday, January 9, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Jo was born the daughter of Melvin and Delores (Muchow) Brandt on March 15, 1949 in Loganville. She was united in marriage to John Marquardt on October 16, 1971 at St. John's Lutheran Church......
Jeffrey “Jeff” Thompson
Jeffrey "Jeff" Thompson, age 49, of Baraboo passed away peacefully amongst his family on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 after a three year long battle with cancer.Jeff, son of John and Patricia (Lychalk) Thompson, was born in Fulton, New York on April 8, 1965. On June 2, 1990 he was united in marriage to Dawn Sugden at Peace Lutheran Ch......
John D. Thompson
John D. Thompson, age 80 of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 at his son, Jerry's home in Baraboo Township. John, son of Theodore and Marie (Koberstein) Thompson was born Jan. 30, 1934 in Baraboo. On July 27, 1963 he was united in marriage to Patricia Lychalk in New York. He was employed in sales for over 30 years un......
Cameron “Ty” Sandmire
Cameron "Ty" Sandmire of North Freedom passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 at St. Clare Hospice House at the age of 89.Ty, son of Glen and Bernadine (Patch) Sandmire was born March 26, 1925 in Richland County. He graduated from Deerfield High School. In 1945 he entered the United States Army and was honorably discharged on Dec. ......
Edward Kurtz
Edward, age 90 of Baraboo, passed away on Jan. 2, 2015. Ed was born in Greenfield Township near Baraboo on Oct. 31, 1924 to Edward and Hulda Kurtz. He attended St. John's Lutheran School, Baraboo Senior High School and the University of Wisconsin where he graduated in 1949.Ed served in the United States Marine Corps for three ye......
Marlene J. Kent
Marlene Joyce Kent, age 81, of Baraboo passed away on Wed. Dec. 31, 2014 at Our House Senior Living in Reedsburg. She was born the daughter of Wilber and Doris (Arner) Cahoon on August 25, 1933 in Baraboo. Marlene was united in marriage to William "Bill" C. Kent on September, 12, 1952 at the First Presbyterian Church in Baraboo.......
James “Jim” R. Hinz
James "Jim" R. Hinz, age 75 of Baraboo died on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim, son of Frederick and Ida Mae Hinz was born on April 24, 1939 in Reedsburg. On Sept. 15, 1985 he was united in marriage to Nancy (Markley) Gonzagowski at their home. He was employed by Foley Brothers Quarry in Rock Sp......
Timothy R. Cady of Madison
Timothy R. Cady, 60 of Madison formerly of Everett, WA passed away from a long, courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Tim never lost his passion for life during his illness. Tim was born on Dec. 20, 1954 to Kenneth and Berniece (Luke) Cady in Reedsburg. After graduating from Reed......
Roger E. Stieve of Baraboo
Roger E. Stieve, 82, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2014, surrounded by his family. Roger was born January 20, 1932, in the town of Baraboo, to Fred and Anna (Kapelka) Stieve. Roger attended school in the Baraboo School District and worked on the family farm for his father.In 1951, he met the love of his life Mary Ellen ......
Charlotte D. Semor
Charlotte D. Semor, age 80, of Baraboo passed away on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital. She was born the daughter of Hersel and Nellie (Appleman) Young on Dec. 19, 1933 in La Farge. Charlotte was united in marriage to Frank Semor on April 12, 1952. She worked many years St. Clare Meadows until she retired.She is survi......
Frederick M. Lehmann
Frederick M. Lehmann, age 72 of Baraboo died on Sunday, Dec 14, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. Frederick, son of Frederick Louis and Evelyn Arlene (Sconce) Lehmann was born Feb. 17, 1942 in Baraboo. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1960. Following high school, Fred enlisted in the Red Arrow Division of the National Guard w......
Frieda K. Mueller
Frieda K. Mueller, age 99, of Wisconsin Dells, formerly of North Freedom, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells.Frieda, daughter of Berend and Lena (Schultz) Ropers, was born on November 16, 1915 in Reedsburg. She spent her career working at McArthur Hammock Factory and Seats Factor......
Elaine M. Zinkie
Elaine M. Zinkie, 88, of Baraboo, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells.She was born May 8, 1926 in the town of Summit in Juneau County, the daughter of Albert and Martha (Giebel) Brandt. One June 1, 1946 she was married to Arthur Zinkie and was married for 59 years. Elaine began he......
Wilma Jean Leonard
Wilma Jean Leonard, age 79 of Baraboo died on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital. Wilma, daughter of John James and Dorothy Anna (Payer) Hron was born July 21, 1935 in Wagner, South Dakota. She attended Ravinia Consolidated High School and graduated in 1953. Wilma was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, The Daugh......
Gerald Lawson Norman
Gerald Lawson Norman, 72, of Baraboo went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2014. He was born on July 30, 1942 in Reedsburg, the son of late Allan and Thelma (Hutchens) Norman. On March 25, 2011 he married Cheryl A. Owen, who survives him. Known to all as Jerry, Jerry very much enjoyed camping, fishing, and just being outdoors......
Jeremy R. Lentz
Jeremy Ray Lentz, 39 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014. Jeremy was born the son of Raymond and Billie (Anderson) Lentz on February 27, 1975 in Reedsburg. He was united in marriage to Melissa J. Goerks on October 9, 2006 in Hawaii. Jeremy loved the outdoors; some of his favorite activities were camping, hiking, ......
Donald L. Nobs
Donald L. Nobs, 74 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born June 18, 1940 in LaValle to Harold and Evelyn (Pearson) Nobs along with "older" twin sister Dorothy Gant. He grew up in LaValle and attended Reedsburg High School. Don was in sales most of his career. He was the type ......
Evan F. Schenkat
Evan F. Schenkat, Sr. age 83, of Baraboo and Jefferson, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center.Evan was born on Dec. 18, 1930 to Frank and Emma (Schara) Schenkat. He married Mary H. Hoppenjan of Benton, WI on May 15, 1951 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Benton.Evan and Mary farm......
Marcella M. Gaetzke of North Freedom
Marcella M. Gaetzke age 96, of North Freedom passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at The Sauk County Health Care Center. Marcella was born in the village of North Freedom May 23, 1918 to John and Sophia (Weinke) Brilliott. She was united in marriage to Erwin John Gaetzke on June 26, 1946. Marcella was a member of the North Fr......
Lyle R. Coates
Lyle R. Coates, age 94, of Baraboo, formerly of Madison, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at PineViewCareCenter in Black RiverFalls. He was born on June 7, 1920, the son of Sylvester and Marguerite Coates of Waseca, MN. The family moved to Madison, shortly after Lyle's birth. He was a graduate of MadisonCentralHigh Schoo......
Frank Semor
Frank Semor, age 88, of Baraboo passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at his home. Frank was born the son of Stephen and Catherine (Rodobicki) Semor on November 5, 1926 in Madison. He was raised on his family farm in Fairfield; where he also attended school. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Young on April 12, 1952. Fran......
Roy “Buddy” Meyers
Roy "Buddy" Meyers, age 88 of Baraboo, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. Roy, son of Roy E. and Ida (Zimmerly) Meyers was born March 17, 1926 in Baraboo. He attended St. John's Lutheran School and Baraboo High School. He was a WWII Veteran; in 1943 he enlisted in the United States Navy. Roy was stationed on the......
Shirley M. Baumgarten
Shirley Mardelle Baumgarten, age 86 of North Freedom, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Shirley, the daughter of the late John M. and Nellie (Hanon) Decker, was born on August 22, 1928 in Winterset, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Oscar Baumgarten on September 3, 1944. He......
Lorna M. Brecka
Lorna M. Brecka age 89, of Baraboo passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Our House Assisted Living in Baraboo. Lorna was born the daughter of Frederick and Louise (Waters) Zuch on November 1, 1925 in Township of Greenfield. She was united in marriage to Edward "Ed" Brecka on Aug. 16, 1947 in Greenfield Township.Lorna was a l......
Calvin Hill
The angels called Calvin E. Hill, of Baraboo on Wed., Oct. 22, 2014. Cal was born Nov. 12, 1924 to Max F. and Mabel (Schenck) Hill, of West Baraboo. He graduated from Lyons Grade School and Baraboo High School with the "class of '42". He was very active in sports in high school and lettered in basketball and track. He was with t......
Terry R. Cejka
Terry R. Cejka, age 66 of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014 at St. Clare Hospice House. Terry, son of Robert and Betty (Howell) Cejka was born Sept. 13, 1948 in Prairie du Chien. He attended three years to Campion Jesuit High School in Prairie du Chien and graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1......
Donald L. Simonds
Donald LeMoine Simonds, age 65, of Baraboo passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014 at his home. Born in Baraboo, the first son of Harold "Burr" Simonds and Marilyn "Maxine" Simonds on April 11, 1949. He was a graduate of Baraboo Senior High School, class of 1967. Don went off to work for D. L. Gasser Construction as a heavy equi......
Lyla E. Agema
Lyla E. Agema, age 92, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living in Baraboo. Lyla was born on October 6, 1922, to Ernest and Frankie Sieg of Augusta, Wisconsin, and was united in marriage to John Agema on October 28, 1943. Lyla graduated from Augusta High School in 1940 and the School of Cosmetic A......
Michael S. Noennig
Michael "Milwaukee Mike" Noennig, age 66 of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 at home with his family by his side. Mike, son of Arthur and Gertrude (Coyme) Noennig was born in Milwaukee on Sept. 17, 1948. He proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army on Oct. 29, 1968. He spent the majority of his time as a gunner ......
Clarence W. Haggstrom
Clarence W. Haggstrom, age 88, of Merrimac passed away on Wed, Oct. 8, 2014 at the Oak Park Place-Memory Care in Baraboo. He was born the son of Axel and Anna (Carlson) Haggstrom on July 9, 1926 in Maywood, Ill. Clarence was united in marriage to Virginia Blajoff on Aug. 30, 1947; she preceded him in death on Dec. 30, 2005.Clare......
Ethel Adeline Steinke
Ethel Adeline Steinke, age 91, of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center with her family by her side. Ethel, daughter of Harry E. and Ella A. (Klukas) Herritz was born on July 11, 1923 in North Freedom. Ethel was united in marriage to Fred Steinke, Jr. on Nov. 9, 1946 at St. Paul's Luthera......
LaVida Mae Ironmonger
LaVida Mae Ironmonger, age 79 of Baraboo passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital. LaVida, daughter of John and Florence (Seeley) Oler was born Sept. 14, 1935. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1973 and then went on to get her beautician license and worked in a beauty salon in Reedsburg. She was united in......
Edward Brecka
Edward "Ed" Brecka, age 89, of Baraboo passed away on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Our House Assisted Living in Baraboo. Ed was born the son of Anton and Rosa (Stepanek) Brecka on October 8, 1924 in Cazenovia. He was united in marriage to Lorna Zuch on Aug. 16, 1947 in Greenfield Township. Ed proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the......
Laura Elizabeth 'Liz' Weinke
Laura Elizabeth 'Liz' Weinke, BarabooLaura Elizabeth 'Liz' Weinke passed away peacefully at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo on Oct. 2, 2014 at the age of 102. Liz was born in Plain on April 9, 1912. She married Arthur Weinke on Nov. 18, 1941 and was blessed with four children. Liz worked many years as a Service Aide at ......
Allan Bair
Allan Dale Bair, 82, of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the St. Clare Hospice House. No services are being held. ......
Maurine Hawbecker Fordyce
Maurine Hawbecker Fordyce passed away October 3, 2014 at her residence in MeadowView Memory Care, Baraboo, her home for the past 6 years. Maurine was born on January 27, 1918 in Sac City, Iowa, the daughter of Lorita and James Russel Hawbecker. She spent the first 7 years of her life on her parent's farm in Sarona, Wisconsin. Th......
George M. Kalka
George Michael Kalka, age 65, of Wisconsin Dells passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 after a long courageous battle with MS. George was born the son of George F. and Fran (Russy) Kalka on March 12, 1949 in Chicago. He was united in marriage to Penny J. (Steinhorst) Henke on June 29, 1991. George was a 1967 graduate......
William R. “Bill” Hill
William R. "Bill" Hill was born Dec. 24, 1921 in Baraboo to Matthew and Mabel (Schenck) Hill. He attended Lyons Grade School (now West Baraboo) and graduated from Baraboo High School in 1940. In October 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Base, Frederick, Okla. where he entered into the Twin-Engine B-25 Flying School, trainin......
Donna F. Green
Donna Faye (Hewitt) Green, age 77, of Baraboo died on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 at the St. Clare Hospice House. Donna was born on March 6, 1937 in Baraboo to Ray and Emma (Krintz) Hewitt. On Sept. 19, 1953 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo, she married Charles E. Green; they were married for 61 years.They were blessed with ......
Robert "Bob" Skogquist
Robert "Bob" Skogquist, passed away at the age of 91 in Baraboo, Wisconsin with his family by his side. He was born in Gladstone, MI, but NE Minneapolis (Columbia Heights) MN was his home and where he raised his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, and his son, Mark.Bob proudly served in the Marines during WWII ......
Kathleen Lange
Kathleen Lange, age 76, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014 at St. Clare Hospice House. Kathleen, daughter of Norvin and Lucille (Conway) Ennis was born Jan. 1, 1938 in Hillsboro. She married Donald "Ted" Lange in 1956 and they had five children. Her greatest love was God and family. She looked forward to family r......
Mildred "Millie" K. Theisen
Mildred "Millie" K. Theisen, age 88, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 0214 at her home. Millie was born on April 11, 1926, in Roxbury, the daughter of Carl and Lena (Magdalene) (Ballweg) Frey. She married James L. Theisen on Oct. 12, 1962, and lived with him for 52 years in the home they built together ......
Judith A. Girling
Judith A. Girling, Wyocena Judith Alberta Girling, age 87, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. Judith, the daughter of the late Irving E. and Wilda M. (Eyers) Russell, was born on March 13, 1927 in Portage. On March 28, 1973, she was united in marriage to......
William Leon Guerin
William Leon Guerin, BarabooIn the early morning of Friday, September 12, 2014, after a short illness, William "Bill" Leon Guerin died peacefully in his sleep, comforted by his wife, at his home in Baraboo, WI. Despite being a non-smoker, the cause was cancer of the lung. Bill was 85 years old. The oldest of two children, he was......
Rose (O’Leary) Jauch
Rose (O'Leary) Jauch, age 100, passed away at her home in Madison on September 12, 2014. She was born in Hancock, Michigan, on April 7, 1914, the daughter of Loyal and Rose (Schellman) O'Leary. She married Christian F. Jauch in May of 1938. They moved to Duluth, Minnesota, where Chris worked with the Corps of Engineers. The fa......
Brianna Faith Catterson
Brianna Faith Catterson, age 24 of Reedsburg went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 after a 9 month battle with Melanoma Cancer. Brianna, daughter of James and Cynthia (Voigt) Schoch was born Jan. 30, 1990. Throughout her school years, Brianna played the alto saxophone with the school band. She graduated from Bar......
Sherri Mack
Sherri A. Mack, age 53, of Merrimac passed away, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Sherri endured a brief battle with an extremely aggressive melanoma cancer. She fought courageously while maintaining her signature positive personality throughout her struggle. She strongly......
Bernadette Boyd
Bernadette "Bernie" Boyd, age 95, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the Sauk County Health Care Center. Bernie was born on April 23, 1919 to John and Margaret (Jordan) Schommer in Colby. She was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Boyd, Sr. on April 26, 1941 in Milwaukee. Bernie attended school in Colby. Aft......
William Andrew Roberts
William Andrew Roberts, age 88 of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. William, son of George and Beulah (Garrett) Roberts was born Aug. 17, 1926 in Pennsylvania. William attended Baraboo High School and graduated in the class of 1944. After high school, he e......
Earl G. Zirzow
Earl G. Zirzow, age 94, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. He was born on January 4, 1920 in Milwaukee. He was united in marriage to Doris Kollath in 1941 in Watertown. Earl proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. In 1950 he and Doris moved to Baraboo. Earl worked 22 ......
Paula L. Luetkens
Paula L. Luetkens, age 63 of Baraboo, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at St. Clare Hospice House. Paula, daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Cook) Rohde was born on Oct. 12, 1950 in Baraboo. She graduated from Baraboo High School, class of 1969 and later attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for Nursing.......
Arthur A. Mason
Arthur A. Mason, Jr., age 56, of Reedsburg passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 at home. Arthur, son of Arthur A. Mason, Sr. and Jane Valier was born on Jan. 13, 1958 in Minnesota. When Arthur was a child his family moved to Wauwatosa and later settled in Portage where he graduated from Portage High Sch......
Edna E. Dunse
Edna Emma Dunse, age 91, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at her home in Baraboo. She was born the daughter of John and Lydia (Zimmerly) Gibbs on November 1, 1922 in Sumpter. Edna was united in marriage to Robert W. Dunse on September 14, 1946; he preceded her in death in 2011. Edna enjoyed history and even discovered that......
Clair W. Craighead
Clair W. Craighead, age 71, of Baraboo passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014 after a long battle with cancer, at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. Clair was born the son of Gerald and Evelyn (Taylor) Craighead on January 22, 1943 in Alpena, Mich. During his first marriage he was blessed with two sons, Tim and Brian. Clai......
Leon E. Laubscher
Leon E. Laubscher, age 98, passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at Sienna Meadows in Mineral Point.Leon, the son of Fred and Ida (Traeder) Laubscher, was born Feb. 15, 1916, in Wonewoc. He graduated from St. Paul's Lutheran Grade School and Wonewoc High School. Leon then worked as a mechanic and for Northwest Refrigeration Co. u......
Arlene B. Rathjen
Arlene B. Rathjen, age 83, of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at her home. Arlene was born on Feb. 14, 1931 in Pardeevile, to Frank and Eva (Smith) Bortz. She was united in marriage to J. Hank Rathjen on Sept. 25, 1954 in Portage. Arlene worked for Thompson's Jewelry, in Baraboo, for many years. She was also longti......
Dennis M. Briscoe
Dennis Michael Briscoe, age 71, of LaCrosse formerly of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Mayo Clinic Health Center in LaCrosse. He was born May 1, 1943 to Harry John "Jack" and Loretta "Jane" (Lenihan) Briscoe in Baraboo. Dennis was a graduate of St. Joseph's Grade School, attended Baraboo High School, ......
William "Bill" D. Vickio
William "Bill" D. Vickio, age 82 of Baraboo, formerly of West Allis, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at his home after a courageous battle with COPD.Bill, the son of the late William and Izabelle (Hunt) Vickio, was born on February 4, 1932. As a young man, he was proud to have served in the US Army. Bill had been married t......
Robert E. "Bob" Egerstaffer
Robert E. "Bob" Egerstaffer peacefully passed away on July 26, 2014. Born Feb 3, 1931 in Birchwood, WI to John A. and Catharine (Walport) Egerstaffer. Bob served in the Army in Korea, then owned and operated Quality Roofing & Siding for over 50 years. On Aug 27, 1988 he was joined in marriage to Donna and they shared over 25......
Everett C. Voll
Everett Carlton Voll, age 92, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Greenway Manor in Spring Green; after living with his daughter Pamela for two years in Lone Rock. Everett, the son of the late Charles and Densie (Carpenter) Voll, was born on December 19, 1921 in Lyons, Wisconsin. He was a 1940 gradua......
Delores M. Rose
Delores M. Rose, age 81 of Baraboo, passed away on July 20, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 26, 1933, to Olaf and Lily Olson in Valders, WI. Most of her life was spent in Wisconsin with a period of time in Indiana where she met and married William Blacker, the father of her four adoring children. He preceded her i......
Roberta E. Schubring
Roberta E. Schubring, age 89, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014, peacefully at the Envoy Skilled Nursing Center in Woodbridge, Virginia, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Roberta, a longtime Baraboo resident had moved to Virginia last year to be with her son and daughter-in-law.Roberta was born on May 18, 1925 ......
Margaret (Bender) Marshall
Margaret Bender Marshall, age 98 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo. Margaret, the daughter of Morton and Mary (Warner) James, was born on June 1, 1916 in Almont, North Dakota. After moving to Wisconsin with her family, Margaret attended the Shady Lawn School between Bara......
Anna Pauline “Ann” Schellenberger
Anna Pauline "Ann" Schellenberger, 101, of Baraboo, WI, went peacefully to her heavenly home on July 18, 2014, just one month short of her 102nd birthday. Ann was born on August 19, 1912 in Baraboo to Glen R. and Clara K. (Bender) Brooks. She spent her childhood in North Freedom, attending grade school and high school there. Aft......
Albert W. "Al" Mayer
        Albert W. "Al" Mayer, age 96 of Lake Delton, passed away early Friday morning, July 18, 2014 at home.Al was born Aug. 29, 1917. He was the oldest of 3 sons born to Leo and Amelia Mayer. Al was born in Baraboo where he lived most of his life. He married Dorothy A. Mayer of Baraboo ......
Lloyd L. DuBois
Lloyd L. DuBois, 93, passed away on January 24, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo.Lloyd was born on April 22, 1920 to Deane DuBois and Irene (Baumgarten) DuBois in the Town of Winfield in Sauk Co., Wisconsin. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1940 and studied engineering at the UW Platteville for two years before ente......
Keith R. Borck
Keith Roy Borck, 84, of Sebring, FL, formerly of Baraboo, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. Keith was the son of Carl and Esther Borck; he was born October 24, 1929 in Baraboo. He was united in marriage to Charlene Smith on November 9, 1950 at North Freedom Baptist Church.Keith attended school in Baraboo and graduated from Bar......
Lois E. Clement
Lois E. Clement, age 95 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo. Lois was born July 14, 1918, in the Township of Sumpter, the daughter of Art and Ella (Steuber) Waffenschmidt. She graduated from Prairie du Sac High School in 1936. On Dec. 1, 1937 she was united in marriage to Harry......
Miriam Edith Barnhart
Miriam Edith Barnhart, age 90, of Baraboo passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at St. Clare Meadow's Care Center. Miriam, daughter of Joseph and Edith (Van Engen) Harris, was born on October 6, 1923. She was united in marriage to John A. Barnhart on June 25, 1946.Together with her husband's family corporation, Miriam worked at Bar......
Velma P. Tobias
Velma Pansy Tobias, of Baraboo, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at the St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Velma, daughter of Lemard and Opal (Seely) Rockhill, was born on September 1, 1922. She was united in marriage to Charles Tobias on January 1, 1941 at Church of God in West Baraboo. Velma enjoyed supporting local missions to a......
Virginia Dallmann
Virginia "Jean" Dallmann, age 90, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 with her family at her bedside. Jean was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed singing with the Wisconsin State Homemaker's Chorus and for her personal pleasure. She passed this on to all of her children. She casually played the piano,......
Margaret Mae Eisenhart
Margaret Mae Eisenhart, age 103, of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Margaret, daughter of Arney and Emma (Aumann) Thompson was born Sept. 22, 1910. On Sept. 14, 1927 she was united in marriage to Roy Eisenhart in Winona, Minn. Roy preceded her in death on May 11, 1988. She was a ......
Thomas Llewelyn Osborne (1933-2014)
Thomas Llewelyn Osborne had a voice from heaven which uplifted sanctuaries and playhouses alike. He lived a life distinguished by service, generosity, and integrity of character and act. On June 25 Thomas added his baritone to the choir in the sky. He was 80 years old. Thomas was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 25, 1......
Edria L. Halbach
Edria L. (Sontag) Halbach, age 90, went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Born Louise Edria Bertha Sonntag on February 2, 1924 to her parents; Edward Sonntag and Louise (Gerber) Sonntag in St. Joseph's Township, St. Croix County, WI. A graduate from The Stout Institute' (UW-Stout) with a BS in Home Econom......
Michael "Mushy" M. Mayer
Michael "Mushy" M. Mayer passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born in Baraboo on August 2, 1949 to Al and Dorothy Mayer. Mike loved the sport of softball which he played, coached and umpired for many years. He was a team member on the Madison Area Senior Softball League and enjoyed playing with his ......
Daren M. Kamrath
Daren Michael Kamrath, age 27, passed away unexpectedly from a truck accident on Sunday, June 15, 2014 in the town of Troy. Daren was born on May 28, 1987 to Philip Lee Kamrath and Janeen Marie (Hehenberger) Kamrath. Daren was a self employed farmer, auctioneer, and owned Kamrath's Trucking LLC. He helped at Joe Keller's farm an......
Jewel A. Osborne
Jewel A. Osborne, 83, of Baraboo passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 11, 2014. Jewel was born in Milwaukee on October 28, 1930 to Julia (Daly) Osborne and Robert H. Osborne. In 1935, her family moved to Baraboo where she lived the rest of her life. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1949. After high school,......
Michael T. Lew
Michael T. Lew, age 67 of Wisconsin Dells, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Michael, the son of Irwin and Mavis (Schlabach) Cornfield, was born on October 22, 1946 in Milwaukee. He was united in marriage to Julie C. Gregus in Beloit, Wisconsin on February 19, 1983. Mike received a M.A. in ......
Alice A. Bolstad
Alice Arlene (Gall) Bolstad, age 82, of Baraboo passed away on June 14, 2014 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City. Alice was born the daughter of Edward and Elsie (Brecka) Gall on June 1, 1932 in Baraboo. She was joined in marriage to Donald Kasten, together they had a daughter Patsy. She was later united in marriage to Jerold......
James V. Wedekind
James V. Wedekind, age 31, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014. He was born on October 1, 1982 in Baraboo to Anthony and Mari Wedekind. James was united in marriage to Nicole Putz on May 23, 2003. He worked with his dad at Polar Air since he graduated from high school. His favorite pastime was fishing. James was a ......
Robert A. Snyder
Robert "Bob" A. Snyder, 68, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Robert, son of Clyman and Muriel (Welch) Snyder, was born on July 23, 1945. Bob was married to the love of his life and soul mate Penny White on October 13, 1973.Bob worked in the real estate business for many years. He was an avid ......
Gladys M. Vlcek
Gladys M. Vlcek, age 89, of Baraboo, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo. She was born November 8, 1924 in Utica, Nebraska to the late William J. and Myrtle (Roden) Geiger. Gladys graduated from the Utica, Nebraska high school in 1942 and went to vocational school in Lincoln, Nebraska. Upon graduation s......
Deanna Ploof
Deanna Ploof, age 49, of Rock Springs passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Born the daughter of Bueford and Sharon (Horton) Foley, on April 28, 1965 at the Dodgeville Hospital. She was united in marriage to Tim Ploof on June 14, 1995 at Tim's father's house in the countryside of North Freedom. Dean......
Imogene Lorraine Gregory
Imogene Lorraine Gregory, age 90 of Baraboo died on Monday, May 19, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Imogene, daughter of Peter and Ida Mae (Buck) Boyd was born on Sept. 18, 1923 in Merrimac. She proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, in the Washington D.C. area. She worked as a Secretary for an Auto Parts Supplier, ......
Wade D. Newby
A Celebration of Life for Wade "Dave" "Newbs" Newby, who passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014 will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 12pm-4pm at his home, The Circle N Ranch, E12950 Hwy 33 in Baraboo. A farewell salute to our friend and loved one will be held at 2 pm. Light lunch and refreshments will be served.This Celeb......
Dorothy Pace
Dorothy Helen (Klemm) Pace, 80, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Dorothy, daughter of Frank and Helen (Zuch) Klemm, was born on September 26, 1933 in Baraboo. She was united in marriage to Michael Pace on May 21, 1960 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baraboo. Dor......
Dorcas "June" Jackson
June Jackson died April 16, 2014 at Our House Assisted Living in Baraboo. She born on April 11, 1922 in Chicago, IL to James and Pearl (Storey) Creed, who fostered her love of horses by taking her to the Arlington Race Track. She married the love of her life, Kenneth (Jack) Jackson, who preceded in her death in 1982. While in Ch......
George Edward Alongi
George Edward Alongi, 87, of Lake Delton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. George was the son of the late Antonio and Rose Maria (Anzalone) Alongi. He was born on December 28, 1926 in Chicago, IL.George served his country in the Army ushering out the end o......
Steven M. Murwin
Steven M. Murwin, age 52, of Beaver Dam died unexpectedly on April 11, 2014. Steven, son of Oliver and Patricia (Long) Murwin, was born on August 7, 1961 in Edgerton. Steve attended Edgerton High School and later graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a Wildlife degree. He worked in the shipping and receiving department at Walgree......
Lawrence "Wes" Howell
Lawrence "Wes" Howell, age 82, of Endeavor went home to Jesus on Saturday, April 12, 2014, surrounded by family, after a struggle with cancer.Wes was born April 29, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Lawrence and Temmie (Jennings) Howell. Wes graduated from Argo High School in Argo, IL, attended Northern Illinois University and Greer Tech i......
Julia E. Meissner
Julia E. Meissner, age 100, of Baraboo passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 at Reedsburg Area Hospital. Julia, daughter of Joseph and Julia (Kozik) Vavra, was born on February 13, 1914 in Binghamton, New York. Julia attended Binghamton High School where she played on the basketball and field hockey teams. She was united in marriag......
Larry D. Kissack
Larry D. Kissack died at his home unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Larry was born June 29, 1946 to Clarence and Dollie (Smith) Kissack in Baraboo. He grew up in lake Delton and graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1964. Larry was a veteran having served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He owned K......
William "Bill" A. Welk
William A. Welk completed his tour of duty on this earth 20 April 2014. Bill was transferred to his permanent duty station with his God.Bill is survived by his children Matthew Phillip and Ellen-Murphy Welk of Peters Creek Alaska; Gwen Ellen and Jerry Lufkin of Anthem, AZ; Amy Louise and John Nee of Madison, WI; and Mark Vincent......
Dolores Steinhorst
Dolores Steinhorst, age 84, of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living in Baraboo. The daughter of Ewald and Elizabeth (Henke) Gurgel was born March 16, 1930 in Reedsburg. Dolores was united in marriage to Henry A. Steinhorst on August 30, 1952 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo; he prec......
Roger R. Ystad
Roger Ystad, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2014 surrounded by his family and friends. Roger was born on January 10, 1940 to Ralph and Elenor (Olson) Ystad. Roger dedicated his working career to Wisconsin Power and Light. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter, who truly appreciated wildlife. He loved playing cards w......
Theodore "Teddy" Robert Lange
Theodore "Teddy" Robert Lange went to heaven on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.He is survived by his parents, Sabrina and Robert Lange; brother and sister, Cameron Tracy and Sophie Lange; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.Theodore was preceded in death by his great-grandparents; and an a......
George L. Rambo
George Leland Rambo, age 94, died at home on Thursday, April 10, 2014, surrounded by his family. George, the son of Argus and Edna (Morrow) Rambo, was born on August, 31, 1919 in Van Buren Township, Iowa. He and Lottie Hansen were married in 1943. George proudly served in the Army Air Corp in WWII; where he was in the Battle of......
Lois E. Small
Lois Elaine (Kluender) Small passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Artesian Living Assistance Center in Baraboo. Lois was born to Henry R. and Henrietta I. (Schultz) Kluender in Baraboo on March 20, 1944. She was a graduate of Baraboo Senior High School class of 1961. She married Donald Leroy Small on Nov. 17......
Edwin C. Sauey
Edwin C. Sauey, aged 88, of Baraboo, Wisconsin, passed away on April 2, 2014, at St. Clare Hospice House. Ed was born on September 3, 1925, in Lavik, Norway, to Mathilda and Ole Sauey. He grew up on a farm in Kennan, Wisconsin, with four sisters and four brothers. He served with the U.S. Army in France during WWII. After leaving......
Jason A. Higgins
Jason A. "Higgy" "Bear" Higgins, age 38, of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at his home. Jason, the son of Ralph Higgins and Alice (Cook) Woodward, was born on August 20, 1975 in Baraboo. Jason graduated from Baraboo High School.Higgy loved fishing, bowling, demo derbys, NASCAR, football, the Badgers and Packers,......
Dorothy C. Larson
Dorothy C. Larson, age 85, of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Dorothy, the daughter of Joseph and Laura (Haas) Fischer, was born November 1, 1928. She married Vernon Larson on February 7, 1948. Dorothy was retired from Industrial Coils in Baraboo. She is survived by her 5 childre......
Elisabeth Peidelstein (Taschelmeyer)
Elisabeth Peidelstein (Taschelmeyer), age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Elisabeth, daughter of Matthias and Theresa (Pfeiffer) Taschelmeyer, was born on May 15, 1927 in Vinkovci, Yugoslavia (now Croatia).She was united in marriage to Anton Peidelstein in Linz, Austria on N......
Robert Litscher
Robert Howard (Bob) Litscher passed away Mar. 23 after almost 90 years of life in Baraboo, Wis.the area where he grew up, raced ponies, pulled horses at the county fair, fell in love, raised a family, ran a dairy farm and enjoyed his horses and carriage.Bob was born on April 20, 1924 near Baraboo, Wis. He grew up on a stretch of......
Kathleen "Kathy" S. Labeots
Kathleen "Kathy" S. Labeots, age 71, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at her home in Baraboo. Kathy, daughter of Richard and Marion (Nye) Wittl, was born on November 27, 1942. She was united in marriage to John Labeots, Sr. on June 15, 1960 at Our Lady of Knock in Calumet City, IL. Kathy recently retired from St. Clare Center......
Cathleen R. Wagner
Cathleen R. Wagner, 62, went to be with her Maker on Sunday, March 16, 2014. Cathy was born on October 10, 1951 in Baraboo, WI at St. Clare Hospital to Victor and Marie (Donovan) Carney of Sumpter Township. Cathy graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in 1969 and then the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts ......
Geraldine "Geri" Anna Larson
Geraldine "Geri" Anna (Lange) Larson born to Eternal Life on March 16, 2014 at the age of 99. Dearly beloved mother of Harvey Gerald (Mary) Larson of Wisconsin Dells, Thoralee Ann Neau of Brookfield, WI, and the late Eugene John Larson (Lt. Col. US Army). Treasured grandmother of Lt. Col. David (Milena), Mark (Lori), and Scott (......
Wade David "Newbs" Newby
Wade David "Newbs" Newby, of Baraboo, born Sept. 22, 1968, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the age of 45.He was a proud member of Local 139 where he worked as a main line Back Hoe Operator. He was currently employed with Parisi Construction. During the fall and winter months he was an instruct......
Dorothy "Dot" Brownell
Dot Brownell, 67, of Baraboo passed away Friday, March 14, 2014 at St Clare Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Dot was born August 4, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to Owen and Margaret (Dalton) Michael. Dot worked as an LPN at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo for many years, Maplewood Care Center in Sauk City, Golden Living Cente......
Elaine D. Zellmer
Elaine D. Zellmer, 85, of Baraboo went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 14, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital. Born the daughter Edward and Eva (Harmon) Stieve on September 24, 1928 in Baraboo. Elaine was a long time member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Baraboo. Her greatest joy came from taking care of her children and grandch......
Anthony Lee Miller
Anthony Lee Miller, age 63 of Baraboo, died on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at his home. Anthony, son of George William and Lois Loraine (Smith) Miller was born April 18, 1950 in Viroqua. Anthony proudly served his country in the United States Marines. He was united in marriage to Marlene Fitzpatrick on Dec. 9, 1972 in Sylvan. Anth......
Eleanor S. Carpenter
Eleanor S. Carpenter, age 98 of Baraboo, died on Monday, March 10, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Eleanor, daughter of Roy and Rachel (Stoner) Glenn was born on July 14, 1915 in Seymour, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Clio Carpenter in November of 1935; he preceded her in death on July 3, 1974. She worked in the del......
Donna F. Crary
Donna F. Crary, age 77 of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. Donna, the daughter of Clarence C. and Leora H. (Schwanz) Steinke was born on Aug. 25, 1936 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School. Donna retired from Wal-Mart after working there for many years. She is survived by her......
Lucille Page
Lucille Page, age 86, of Albany, formerly of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2014 surrounded by her family at her side at St. Mary's Hospital.She was born on January 9, 1928 in Leoti, Kansas. She moved to Wisconsin to work in Baraboo at the Badger Ammunition Plant, and later moved to Prairie du Sac, where sh......
Evelyn A. Leake
Evelyn A. Leake, age 80 of Baraboo died at St. Clare Hospital on Friday, March 7, 2014 after a long illness. She was born on Jan. 23, 1934 in Denzer to Alfred and Ida (Wawrok) Raedel. Evelyn was united in marriage to Daniel Leake in July of 1955. She was employed by Amrock for many years in Rockford, Ill. Evelyn was a member at ......
Robert "Bob" "Bueford" W. Beardsley
Robert "Bob" "Bueford" W. Beardsley, 51, of Baraboo passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, February 14, 2014. Robert was born in Baraboo on July 8, 1962.He grew up in Fairfield, outside of Baraboo, and in Wisconsin Dells. He graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School.He was married to Tami Steele of Lake Delton. They had on......
Paul D. Ramsey
Paul D. Ramsey, age 59 of Baraboo died on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. Paul, son of Charles E. and Virginia E. (Dempsey) Ramsey was born on Aug. 3, 1954 in Baraboo. He worked for over 38 years at Flambeau in the receiving department. Paul proudly served in the Army National Guard. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, taking care of......
Marveline Mae Weinke
Marveline Mae (Stanek) Weinke, age 75 of the Townships of Freedom and Woodland, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Our House in Wisconsin Dells. She was born on September 8, 1938 to Robert and Hermena (Plahetka) Stanek. On May 11, 1963, she was united in marriage to Wayne Weinke. He preceded her in death in 2008. She ......
Mary Skipper
Mary J. Skipper, 86, of Baraboo passed away February 3, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital. Mary was born on June 2, 1927 to Anthony and Anna Schaeffer in Chicago, IL. She was united in marriage to Clyde "Skip" Skipper on December 14, 1946 in Chicago.Mary was a homemaker most of her life, raising seven children. Mary always had a big he......
David W. Niles
David W. Niles, 76, passed away on February 3, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. David, son of John and Helen (Neuzum) Niles was born on November 29, 1937 in Baraboo. David worked for Badger Ordnance for over 20 years as a pipe fitter. He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 until he was honorably disch......
Donald R. Jackson
Donald R. Jackson of Baraboo, died at his home, on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. At his request, no service will be conducted. Redlin Funeral Home is assisting the family.......
Christopher 'Chris' R. Gable
Christopher 'Chris' R. Gable, age 38, of Bakersfield, CA, formerly of Baraboo died on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 in Bakersfield due to complications from diabetes. Chris, son of Roger and Charlene (Friske) Gable was born on April 26, 1975 in Monroe. He was a 1993 graduate of Baraboo High School and received his Associates Degree at ......
Todd A. Allen
Todd A. Allen, age 55, passed away surrounded by his loving family at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014. Todd was born April 5, 1958 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was the oldest son of Robert L. Allen & Anne A. (Vernie) Cobb. His parents preceded him in death. He graduated from Pineville High ......
Lloyd L. DuBois
Lloyd L. DuBois, 93, passed away on January 24, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo.Lloyd was born on April 22, 1920 to Deane DuBois and Irene (Baumgarten) DuBois in the Town of Winfield in Sauk Co., Wisconsin. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1940 and studied engineering at the UW Platteville for two years before ente......
Walter "Wally" Konkel
Walter "Wally" Roy Konkel, age 80, passed away at his childhood home in Caledonia Township on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. Wally was born March 14, 1933 in Portage to the late George and Myrtle (Rietmann) Konkel. He was a graduate of Portage High School and served in the National Guard. On May 1, 1954 Wally married Joan Kirner. He ......
Alvin D. Wilzewske
Alvin "Al" D. Wilzewske of Frostproof, Florida, formerly of Baraboo passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 at Winter Haven Hospital in Florida after a brief illness. He was born June 27, 1929 in North Freedom to Otto and Lillian Wilzewske. In April of 1952 he married the love of his life, Mary Agnes Huhnstock. They ma......
David Lowell Malchow
David Lowell Malchow passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at St. Clare Meadow's. David, son of Harvey and Wanda (Clausen) Malchow was born on September 21, 1943 in Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Carol Rief, though later divorced, they were always important to one another. David worked for the City of Madison's Pol......
Christine A. Lawrence
Christine 'Chris' A. Lawrence, of Baraboo formerly of Hillsboro, passed away after a brief illness, on January 10, 2014 surrounded by her children and sister. She was born in Hillsboro on November 17, 1950. Chris is survived by her children, Heather (Mike) Becker of Evansville, Holly (Jay) Millin of Dane, and Heath Heiliger of P......
Donald Stoll
Donald Gregory Stoll, age 86, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Don was born on May 1, 1927. Don proudly served his country at a very young age, after many years of service, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Artillery Division. He was a graduate of the Chicago Sc......
Connie Lauver
Connie Lauver, 64, of Baraboo passed away on Jan. 10, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Born the daughter of Arlis and Betty (Haskins) Perkins on Dec. 14, 1949. Connie was united in marriage to Lonny Lauver for many years; he preceded her in death on Jan. 29, 1998. Connie worked for Seneca Foods for almost 20 yea......
Joan R. Goethel
Joan R. Goethel, 92, of Baraboo passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at the Sauk County Health Care Center in Reedsburg. Joan, daughter of Frank and Harriet Roach was born on October 11, 1921 in Eau Claire. She was united in marriage to Charles Goethel on July 8, 1946 at St. Patrick's in Eau Claire.Joan was an active member of St......
Ronald "Ron" E. Custer
Ronald "Ron" E. Custer, 87, of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at his home. Ron, son of Daniel and Fanny (Gibney) Custer was born on June 15, 1926. He was united in marriage to Mary Falk on October 23, 1948 in Baraboo.Ron enlisted into the army in December 1944 and was honorably discharged in November 1946. He......
Esther S. Traxler
Esther S. Traxler, age 97, of Rice Lake formerly of Baraboo passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Rice Lake. Esther, daughter of Gustav and Bertha (Kamin) Glaser was born March 10, 1916 in Quinnesec, MI. Esther was united in marriage to Perry L. Traxler on October 14, 1934 in Baraboo. Togethe......
Cristina Nicole Bishop
Cristina Nicole Bishop, 28, of Baraboo, entered into eternal life on Dec. 30, 2013. She is survived by two sons, Isaiah, 8, and Garrett, 2; mother, Anna Cook; father, Cliff Bishop; grandparents, Sam and Juanita Scace; brother, Josh; sisters, Angel, Madison, and Cassie; as well as many family members; and friends. She was a devot......
Lillian C. (Nelson) Catterson
Lillian C. (Nelson) Catterson, 90, of Baraboo was reunited with her beloved husband in eternal rest, on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at the St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, surrounded by her family. On Nov. 11, 1923 Lillian was born the daughter of Oscar and Jane (Knutson) Nelson, on the family farm outside of Wisconsin Dells. Lillian wa......
Janelle S. Rhyner
Janelle S. Rhyner, age 61, of Baraboo passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 at her home. Janelle, daughter of William and Doris (Foster) Schlender, was born on April 21, 1952 in Baraboo. She was united in marriage to Lee Rhyner on April 2, 2003 in Gatlinburg, TN. Wollersheim Winery was Janelle's extended family; Her enjoyable wo......
Georgia L. Mason
Georgia L. Mason, age 67, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at her home in Wisconsin Dells. Georgia, daughter of George and Elsie (Wolford) Kertzman, was born on June 30, 1946 in Wyoming. Georgia was raised in Minnesota but spent most of her adult life in Wisconsin, where she enjoyed spending time with family ......
Mary Elizabeth Keding
Mary Elizabeth Keding, 87, of Baraboo died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 at her residence. Mary was the daughter of Lawrence and Edna Giebel, born on Oct. 2, 1926. On June 25, 1948 she was united in marriage to Eugene Keding in Baraboo.Mary was a homemaker, she liked to garden and can most of what she grew. For many years she helped her......
Donald P. Shook
Donald P. Shook peacefully left his earthly home to join his beloved wife Verna on December 14, 2013, with his loving family by his side. Don was born November 27, 1922 in Ft. Atkinson, WI, the son of Paul M. and Harriet Quentmeyer Shook. He attended Hoard Grade School, Emery Jr. High and graduated from Ft. Atkinson Sr. High Sch......
Norma A. Aylsworth
Norma Anna Aylsworth, age 86, of North Freedom passed away December 13, 2013 at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. Norma, daughter of Edward and Hazel (Mularkey) Burkman was born on January 20, 1927 in Briggsville.She was united in marriage to Warner C. Aylsworth on December 22, 1945 in Briggsville. Norma ran her own restaurant called N......
Frank Tirjer
Frank Tirjer, age 94, of Baraboo passed away Friday, December 13, 2013.Frank was born on October 18, 1919 in Deta, Romania. He married Emma Tischler on October 31, 1942 in Linz, Austria. He is a WWII veteran.  Frank brought his carpenter's trade and family from Austria to Chicago in 1950 and moved to the suburbs of Broadvie......
Benjamin "Ben" L. Deitrich
Benjamin "Ben" L. Deitrich, age 31, of Baraboo, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013. Ben, son of Craig and Kathleen (Zimmerman) Deitrich, was born on July 10, 1982.Ben enjoyed reading, writing, playing cards and online gaming.He is survived by his father, Craig Deitrich; siblings, Anthony, Jennifer and Ashley Deitrich; mater......
Katherine F. Pierce
Katherine 'Kay' F. Pierce, 72, of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 at St. Mary's hospital in Madison. Kay was born the daughter of Frank and Lucille (Prosek) Mrofchak on Sept. 30, 1941 in Bessemer, MI. She was united in marriage to Harold Peirce on January 31, 1961 in Dubuque, IA. Kay was a long time member of St. ......
Professor Emeritus Mark E. Waddell
Professor Emeritus Mark E. Waddell passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013, after a ten year struggle with Younger Age Onset Alzheimer's. He was born on March 28, 1951, to James Redmond Waddell and Mary Rogers Waddell in Hayward, CA. In 1966, his family moved to Greendale, WI where he graduated from high school in 1969. He attend......
Harry Tracy Cleveland Hunt
Harry Tracy Cleveland Hunt Jr., of Merrimac, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. Harry, son of Harry T.C. Hunt Sr. and Zoah Dare (Harbison) Hunt, was born on Jan. 4, 1939 in Chattanooga, TN. He was united in marriage to Ruth Keppler on June 30, 1962 in Altoona, PA.Harry was the Director of Music at DesPlaines ......
Lorraine Lange
Lorraine (Rensink) Lange, 67 of Baraboo, died from complications of amyloidosis, on Wed., Dec. 11, 2013 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. Lorraine was born in Ashton, IA on Sept. 1, 1946 to Lawrence and Elaine Rensink. She attended Ashton Public School and graduated from Sheldon High School, Sheldon, IA in 1964. She graduat......
David Raymond Sacia
David Raymond Sacia died on November 28, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. David, eldest son of Otis Sacia and Martha Skroska (nee Raymond), was born on October 23, 1948. He graduated from Trempealeau High School in 1966. He attended DeVry University in Chicago and received an associate degree. He married his first love, K......
Betty Welch
Betty Welch passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 at her home at the age of 96. Betty, daughter of Percy and Helen (Patchell) Lowe was born on Feb. 11, 1917. Alone at the age of 8, she knew great poverty and adversity, but grew to live a rich and rewarding life. With great affection we called her the 'old warrior' for she was tha......
Patricia K. Francisco
Patricia K. Francisco, age 60, of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 at Agrace Hospice Care in Madison. Patricia was born on Oct. 3, 1953 in Reedsburg. She was united in marriage to James Francisco on Sept. 16, 1972 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg. In her early years, Patricia sold cars for Burt Higgins V......
Muriel "Genie" Lange
Muriel "Genie" Lange passed away on Monday, Nov 18, 2013 at St. Clare Hospice House. Genie was born June 9, 1922 in Montfort, WI, to the Rev. Walter C. and Marion L. Snow and her sister was Betty (Ivan) Kittleson. She was the wife of Henry "Hank" Lange for more than 70 years. They have two daughters, Nancy (Jerry) Rood and Barba......
Lorraine A. Bates (Cummings)
Lorraine A. Bates (Cummings), 83, of Sauk City, formerly of Baraboo, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 after a short illness with her family members at her side. She was born July 23, 1930 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Ralph and Effie (Schrivner) Bates. Lorraine was united in marriage to Thomas Cummings on October 1, 1949. Their ......
George G. Kopecky
George G. Kopecky, age 70, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov 16, 2013. George, the son of George and Dorothy (Albrecht) Kopecky, was born on August 11, 1943 in Baraboo. George worked as a welder and was a member of the Boiler Makers Union #107 from Sept. 1976 until Oct. 2006. He worked with the Boiler Makers fo......
Edward Joseph Borski
        Edward Joseph Borski passed away Sunday Nov. 10 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Eddie was born as the first child of Alex and Stephanie (Klubacher) Borski on June 5, 1925 in West Allis Wisconsin. As the oldest brother, he grew up running, ice-skating, cavorting with the nei......
Jade Marie Myrick
Jade Marie Myrick, age 19, passed away on Saturday, Nov 9, 2013 as a result of an auto accident. She was born on April 25, 1994 at St. Clare Hospital, the daughter of Annette Falk and Levi Myrick. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 2012.She is survived by her father Levi Myrick, mother Annette Falk, and step-father Brady ......
Helen Zantow
Helen Zantow, age 94, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov 10, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows.She was born on June 3, 1919, the daughter of Charles and Bertha Licht and was a lifelong resident of Baraboo. She married Lawrence Zantow at St. John's Lutheran Church on August 23, 1941; they were married for 71 years. Helen wa......
Donald Dean Radel
Donald Radel, age 81, of Baraboo passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells. He was born on Sept. 1, 1932 in Baraboo. Donald was united in marriage to Marjorie Pickarts on Jan. 13, 1993. Donald enjoyed fishing and working on cars.He is survived by his wife Marjorie; his children, Joseph (Kathy)......
Romaine Stackman
Romaine Ruth (Miller) Stackman, age 79, was released from the "Arms of an Angel" to be with her Lord on November 3, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison with her daughters by her side. Romaine was born on Oct. 2, 1934, in Wonewoc, the daughter of Leo and Ruth (Marsh) Miller. She was married to Arlin Stackman on November 14, 19......
Crystal Neuman
Crystal Neuman, of Baraboo, age 74, passed away Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013 at St. Clare Hospice House. Crystal was born on November 22, 1938 to parents Albert E. and Louise A. (Thurow) Neuman.Crystal worked as a teacher for over 31 years. She was a teller at Baraboo National Bank and also worked for JCPenny's and Farm and Fleet.Crysta......
George H. Heath
George H. Heath, Jr., BarabooGeorge "Geo" H. Heath, Jr., age 83 of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013, at his home. He was born on March 09, 1930. Geo was united in marriage to Dorothy VonBehren on March 11, 1950. He was employed by Badger Army Ammunition Plant for 42 years as a mechanic. Geo was a member of Yell......
Clare L. Hankins
Clare L. Hankins, 83, of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 at the Reedsburg Senior Life Center. Clare was born on Dec. 4, 1929 to Guy and Gussa (Williams) Hankins in Reedsburg.Clare was a proud U. S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. For many years, Clare worked as a mechanic with most anything with an......
Richard 'Petch' Peczkowski
Richard 'Petch' Peczkowski, 56, of Baraboo passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born on September 16, 1957 to Michael and Alfrieda (Bucholz) Peczkowski in Chicago, Ill.Petch worked as a process server in the Madison area for many years. Some of his most cherished past times were sports, b......
Joyce Braithwaite
Joyce I. (Gunderson) Braithwaite, 95, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 at St. Clare Hospital. Joyce was born on March 5, 1918 to George and Myrtle (Burroughs) Gunderson in Lone Rock. On April 29, 1944 she was united in marriage to Darwin Braithwaite, he preceded her in death on April 9, 1998. Joyce, along with h......
Mary L. Krueger
Mary L. Krueger, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 at her home with family by her side. Mary, daughter of Noble and Harriet (Hood) Sprecher was born Sept. 26, 1937 in Baraboo. She graduated from Baraboo High School. Mary worked as a dental assistant for many years. On Nov. 30, 1957 she was united in marriage to the......
Frank O. Shimniok
Frank O. Shimniok, age 57, of Rock Springs passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013.He is survived by his children, Ann, Dustin, and Tanner Hinze; their mother, Connie Hinze; siblings, Claudia ( Richard) Galston, Carol (William) Koch, John (Jennifer) Shimniok, Mike Shimniok, Matthew (Sally) Shimniok, Jacob Shimniok, Andrew (Melis......
Dolores Griffith
Dolores J. (Herritz) Griffith, formerly of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2013, at her residence in Verona. She was born June 7, 1929 to Harry and Ella (Klukas) Herritz of North Freedom. Dolores was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker. And, she was one of the nicest perso......
Michael J. Wise
Michael J. Wise, Skokie, ILMichael J. Wise, 39, son of Terry and Deanna Wise passed away suddenly at his home in Skokie, Ill on Friday, October 11, 2013. He had bravely battled multiple sclerosis since he was diagnosed at 28 years old.Michael was born on December 9, 1973 in Baraboo. He graduated from Baraboo High School and curr......
Terrence 'Terry' L. Olson
Terrence 'Terry' Lee Olson, age 68, of Bear Valley passed away on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013 at his farm. Terry was born on September 7, 1945 in Richland Center to Carl and Geneva (Johnson) Olson. He was united in marriage to Jane Muma on Dec. 6, 1968, together they resided in Baraboo.Terry spent four years in the Air Force and serve......
Shirley A. Miller
Shirley A. Miller, age 83, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Shirley, daughter of Leward and Frieda (Popp) Cook was born on May 8, 1930. She was united in marriage to Earl Miller on Jan. 20, 1952 in Madison, WI. Shirley loved to sew, bake and read books. She also enjoyed gardening and taking care of her grandkids......
Neil William Stroesenreuther
Neil William Stroesenreuther, age 82, of Baraboo formerly of Lansing, MI died on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013 at St. Clare Hospice House. Neil, son of John and Fay (Hutchinson) Stroesenreuther was born May 23, 1931 in New London. On Oct. 18, 1958 he was united in marriage to Jeannette Patno in Blue Island, Ill. Neil was a soil scienti......
Arthur Weiland
Arthur Weiland of Merrimac, passed away peacefully at St. Clare Hospital Baraboo, with family by his side, on Tuesday, Oct. 1 2013, at the age of 59. Arthur was born on May 18, 1954 to Wilber and Frances (Kasdorf) Weiland. He was united in marriage to Margaret (Keesee) on April 30, 2004. He enjoyed fishing with nieces and nephew......
Margaret Smith
Margaret Ruth Smith, 82, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo. Margaret was born on Sept. 18, 1931 to Harry and Ruth (Hart) Hanson in Baraboo. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Clarence "Bud" W. Smith on Jan. 15, 1949 in Dubuque, IA.Margaret was employed throughout the Bar......
Betty (Benardis) Smith
Betty (Benardis) Smith died on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. She was born on Dec. 2, 1935 in Baraboo to James and Estelle Bernardis.She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1953. She then pursued a nursing education in Milwaukee and became an LPN in 1956. She worked at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital and St. Mary's Ringling Manor, while ......
Eugene 'Gene' Mueller
Eugene "Gene" Lawrence Mueller set out on his journey to meet Jesus in the early morning of Saturday, September 28, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at his home. After a courageous, three and a half year battle with an autoimmune disease and cancer, Gene is now at peace and free of pain.Born on May 2, 1938 in Carr Valley, W......
Jacqlyn L. DaWalt
Jacqlyn 'Jackie' Lee DaWalt, age 65, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, September, 26, 2013 at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo after a courageous battle with ALS. Jacqlyn was born on May 19, 1948 to Richard and Kathleen (Vanetten) DaWalt in Madison.Jackie was a graduate of Oregon High School. She retired from Dean HMO af......
Juanita Mae Schutz
Juanita Mae Schutz, age 87 of Baraboo passed away on Friday morning September 20, 2013 at St. Clare Hospice House. She is survived by her loving family. Per Juanita's wishes, there will be no services held. Redlin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.......
Jessica 'Jess' J. Greenwood
Jessica 'Jess' J. Greenwood, BarabooJessica 'Jess' J. Greenwood, age 30, of Baraboo died Monday, Sept. 2, 2013 as the result of a car accident. Jess was born on Nov. 23, 1982 to James Legnar and JoAnn Anderson in Baraboo. She was united in marriage to Tyler Greenwood on Aug. 15, 2009 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Baraboo.Jess......
Benjamin Joseph Brooks
Benjamin Joseph BrooksPassed away peacefully with beloved family at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics on Monday, Sept. 2, 2013 at 27 years, where he saved numerous lives by becoming a heroic organ donor. Proud and loving father to Benjamin and caring husband to Kortnee (Becker). Devoted son of Janet and the late T......
Dorothy W. Eschenbach
Dorothy W. Eschenbach passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013 at the St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. She was born in the township of Excelsior on Sept. 25, 1916. She was married to Lowell Eschenbach Nov. 30, 1939 at St. Paul's Lutheran church in North Freedom. She taught school in the surrounding area for 43 years, the last 24 y......
Millicent M. Dendor
Millicent M. (Ackerman) Dendor, age 86 of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo.Millicent, the daughter of the late Frank and Regina (Tiesling) Ackerman, was born on February 15, 1927 in Prairie du Chien. On April 27, 1946, Millicent was united in marriage to Leonard Dendor in Milwauk......
Joyce T. Ryan
Joyce T. Ryan, age 93 of Chula Vista, California, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 in California. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the Spring Grove Cemetery in Wisconsin Dells.Joyce Thelma Marler was born in Plankinton, South Dakota where she lived with her ......
Dawn M. Pierce
Dawn M. Pierce, age 42, of Las Vegas, NV, died there unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. She was born in Baraboo, WI on March 6, 1971 to Ron and Nancy Pierce.She attended and graduated Baraboo Senior High School in 1989. She was active on the high school varsity tennis team and in the French program. After high school, she......
Philip J. Collins
Philip James Collins, age 74, of Baraboo died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Phil was born on December 25, 1938 to Albert and Elizabeth (Faulk) Collins in Baraboo.Phil proudly served in the U.S. Army for over two years, he was honorably discharged in Nov. of 1957. For many years, Phil wo......
Arlene Marquardt
Arlene Marquardt, age 94 of Baraboo died on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Arlene, daughter of William and Anna (Bohnsack) Miller was born Feb. 27, 1919 in Sauk City. She was united in marriage to LaVern Marquardt; he preceded her in death in 2007. She was employed by Northern Engineering for 35 years u......
Robert G. Lindenau
Robert 'Bob' G. Lindenau, age 86, died on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo. Bob was born on April 23, 1927 to Frederick and Myrtle (Sorensen) Lindenau in Chicago, Ill. He was united in marriage to Marion Carlson on September 8, 1951 in at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago.Bob proudly served in the Navy on......
Daunene Gwen Shaw Jelinek
Daunene Gwen Shaw Jelinek, age 93, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows Recovery Center. Daunene was born on February 27, 1920 to Martin and Jessie (Johnson) Weirich in the farmhouse across from Man Mound Park. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1937 and from St. Mary's School of Nursing......
Warren Dennis Capener
Warren Dennis Capener, 68, loving husband of Lynn (Burris) Malone Capener, left this earth after a courageous battle with cancer and peacefully entered his eternal home to reunite with loved ones on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Dennis, as he was fondly known, was born on March 24, 1945, the youngest of five children born to Lloyd B......
Shirley M. Liebig
Shirley M. Liebig, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center at the age of 92. Shirley, daughter of Fora and Chloe (Douglas) DuBois was born on Jan. 12, 1921 in North Freedom. She attended North Freedom grade school and graduated from North Freedom High School. On Dec. 23, 1951 she was u......
Joanne Schellenberger
Joanne Schellenberger, 67, passed away on July 28, 2013, with her family by her side.Joanne was born in Milwaukee to Henry and Irene Thiede. Joanne was united in marriage to Gene R. Schellenberger on June 18, 1966. They were blessed with two children, Michael (Andrea) Schellenberger and their daughter Emily of Reedsburg, and Tra......
Gerald "Jerry" Harrison
Gerald "Jerry" Harrison passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Our House in Wisconsin Dells at the age of 88. Gerald, son of Marshall and Mildred (Carr) Harrison was born on August 9, 1924. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Harman of North Freedom.Survivors include his children, Dennis (April), Larry (Twilia) and Lloyd (Ter......
Daniel Jordan
Daniel Jordan formerly Daniel Osmer, age 42, passed away on Monday morning, July 22, 2013, while held in the loving arms of his wife. Dan was born on May 21, 1971 in Virginia Beach, VA to Mariann Schulken, of Charleston, SC, and later adopted by Stephanny Strachan, of Baraboo. He was united in marriage to Ranie Ellynne (Breen) J......
Ann Whorral
Ann Maletic Whorral, 98, ofBaraboo,WI, formerly ofBaden,PA, passed into eternal life peacefully onJuly 23, 2013.Ann, or "Honey, or Aunt Honey" as she was affectionately known to most, was born onNovember 28, 1914, inAmbridge,PA. Her parents were John and Agnes (Zaharia) Maletic. She was united in marriage to George W. Whorral, J......
John Gibbons
John Edward Gibbons, 84, of Cuba City,Wisconsin, formerly of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2013, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City with family by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2013, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City with Rev. David Flanagan officiati......
Elizabeth 'Betty' Suttley
Elizabeth 'Betty' (Kaszuba) Suttley, age 76, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. Betty was born on November 4, 1936 to Bruno and Evelyn (Kerstowski) Kaszuba in Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to George Suttley on February 16, 1956 in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on August 28......
Nola J. Koepp
Nola Jeanne Koepp, age 85, lifelong resident of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo. Nola was born on October 21, 1927 to Albert and Hattie Koepp in Baraboo.Nola graduated from the Baraboo High School in 1945. She worked for Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company for 30 years. She then co......
Georgiann L. Pinney
Georgiann L. Pinney, age 84 of Merrimac, died on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at her home with family by her side. She was united in marriage to Earl Pinney and he preceded her in death in January of 2000. Georgiann was self employed as a private home registered nurse for many years.She is survived by her son, Mark Pinney of Merrimac a......
Robert "Bob" Joseph Fichter
Robert "Bob" Joseph Fichter, 89, passed away on Friday July 12, 2013 surrounded by his family at his home in Lake Delton.He was born on May 6,1924 in Chicago, Illinois as the only surviving son to Joseph Fichter and Bertha (Stevenson) Fichter.Bob was always athletic and played football for Leo High School in Chicago. He attended......
Margaret F. Wagner
Margaret F. "Marge" Wagner, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 6, 2013. Marge was born on June 15, 1926 in rural Lake Delton to Harold and Florence Burkman. Marge graduated from Baraboo High School in 1944 and then worked at Badger Army Ammunitions Plant.Marge married Raymond Wagner on September 18, 1948 i......
Frederick William Martin
Frederick William Martin was gently delivered into the hands of God on Monday, July 1, 2013. Fred was born on June 18, 1925, the third child of Marion and Millie Martin. He proudly served on the destroyer, The USS O'Bannon, during WWII. After returning from his tour of duty, he began a career in the shoe business beginning at Ha......
Josephine Manix
Josephine 'Jo' L. Manix, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 28, 1921 in Clintonville to Courtney and Ethel Sherman.Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and was devoted to her family. She was loved by everyone she met; she......
Harvey Domes
Harvey H. Domes, age 97, of Wisconsin Dells passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Wisconsin Dells. Harvey was born on February 23, 1916 to Henry and Adeline Domes in Kenosha. He married Inez Bethke in Iowa. Together they shared 70 years of marriage, until Inez's passing.Harvey spent most of his......
Marjorie Vomhof
Marjorie Ann 'Marge' Vomhof, age 80, of West Baraboo died at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, she went to heaven on Friday, June 21, 2013 after a brief illness. Marge was born on Dec. 20, 1932 to Kenneth and Della (Pohlman) Cantwell in Keystone, IA. In 1950 she graduated from Keystone High School. On June 6, 1956 she married Ervi......
Patricia "Pat" Dinges
Patricia "Pat" (Green) Dinges, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at her home. Pat was born on February 19, 1958 to Edward and Shelby (Reeser) Green in Rockford, IL. She married Robert Dinges on September 15, 1978 at the Orangeville United Methodist Church in Orangeville, Il.Pat spent her working career at the Springs......
William Albert Lehman Jr.
William Albert Lehman, Jr., age 100, of Merrimac passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Heartland Country Village Nursing Home in Black Earth. William, son of William and Meta (Rump) Lehman was born on Feb. 13, 1913 in Baraboo. On May 11, 1946 he was united in marriage to Cora Ellen George at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bara......
WILLIAM ANDREW PETERSEN
William Andrew Petersen, age 79 of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at St. Clare Hospice House. William, son of Soren and Anna (Lilholt) Petersen was born on Aug. 23, 1933 in Chicago. On Feb. 27, 1971 he was united in marriage to Margaret Preston.Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Baraboo; children, Christine S......
Bruce Carlton Lindgren
Bruce Carlton Lindgren, 80, formerly from Hayward and Baraboo, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, at home.Bruce was born May 13, 1933, in Baraboo, the son of Roy and Martha (Newman) Lindgren. He graduated from Baraboo Senior High School and enlisted in the Air Force in December 1953. He served four years as a radar operator at th......
Elaine Haag
Elaine (Crahen) Haag, age 73 of Madison, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the UW Hospital in Madison. Elaine was born on August 12, 1939 in Freedom Township, Sauk County to the late Francis and Catherine Crahen. She was united in marriage to Francis Haag on January 20, 1962 at St. Joseph's Catholic Chu......
Frances Kelly
Frances "Fran" Kelly (Klipstein), age 94, passed away recently on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center of Baraboo.She was a powerful, moving force in the Baraboo community and her energy and imaginative way of living will be greatly missed.Now we are planning to welcome those who will want to honor her m......
Daniel "Dan" Licht
Daniel "Dan" Licht, age 61 of North Freedom passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013 while working in the field. Dan, son of Marvin H. and Ruth (Shimniok) Licht was born April 26, 1952 in Baraboo. On May 26, 1973 he was united in marriage to Judy Vielhuber at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo. Dan's passion was farming. He thou......
Karen Ann Kremsreiter
Karen Ann (Kosinski) Kremsreiter, age 67 of Baraboo, passed from her earthly life on May 28, 2013, and into the arms of her Savior. Beloved wife, treasured mother and grandmother, and adored sister, she was surrounded by her family and comforted in the knowledge that Christ would carry her home.Karen was born in Milwaukee on Aug......
Susan Grassl
Susan 'Sue' M. Grassl, age 63, of Baraboo entered eternal life on Saturday, May 25, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sue was born on Feb 10,1950, the daughter of Irvin and Lorraine(Dillingham) Jeske.After graduation from Pittsville High School, she married Raymond Grassl; they later divorced. She was most rec......
Beverly Braun
Beverly 'Bev' J. Braun, age 75, of Baraboo passed away on Sunday. May 26, 2013 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. She was born on June 4, 1937 to Alfred and Leona (Hill) Bethke in Sauk City.Bev worked for Isenberg's Hardware Store for 30 plus years, until she retired. She was a long time member of St. Paul's Luther......
Audrey Mae Bauer
Audrey Mae Bauer, age 87, of Merrimac passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Our House Assisted Living. Audrey, daughter of Charles and Meta (Huebbe) Gustin was born on Dec. 8, 1925, Baraboo.She was united in marriage to Emil "Bennie" Bauer, August 21, 1946 in Baraboo.In her teenage years......
Gertrude L. Accola
Gertrude L. (Platt) Accola of Baraboo, passed on to her heavenly home on Friday, May 17, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center at the age of 87.Gertrude was born on April 6, 1926 in the town of Baraboo to Erwin and Hilda (Harman) Platt. She was united in marriage to Ivan Accola at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Barabo......
Carl H. Zirzow
Carl H. Zirzow, age 70, of Fairfield Township, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Carl was born on March 21, 1943 to Earl and Doris (Kollath) Zirzow in Waukesha. The family moved to Baraboo when he was young and lived here most of his life. He was united in marriage to Patricia Greenwood ......
Boyd D. Cuff
Boyd Duane Cuff, 82, of Baraboo, loving husband, father, grandfather, and wonderful friend of many went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 26, 2013. Boyd was born on March 2, 1931, the son of the late Duane and Marion Cuff.Boyd was a graduate of Portage High School, class of 1950. In 1953 he married Marilyn DeBeck at the Chri......
Catherine G. Schulte
Catherine "Kay" G. Schulte, age 87, of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center surrounded by her family and friends. Catherine, daughter of Philip and Josephine (Zander) Bollenbeck was born April 22, 1925 in Pine Bluff. She was united in marriage to Milton Schulte; he preceded her in deat......
Frances J. Kelly
Frances Fran' Kelly (Klipstein) age 94 passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center of Baraboo. Her stay there was made comfortable with the aide of a wonderful, caring staff and the friendship of a loving room-mate, Sharon Hillmer of Baraboo.Fran was born on February 26, 1919 to John and Ella (Sc......
Wayne Dale Mueller
Wayne D. Mueller, BarabooWayne Dale Mueller, age 70, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born on October 2, 1942 to Otto and Leona (Schara) Mueller in the town of Sumpter. He was united in marriage to Donna M. Cowles on June 12, 1965 at St. John's Lutheran Church i......
Virginia Irene Kietzke
Virginia Irene Kietzke, age 94, of Baraboo passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Virginia was born on May 16, 1918 in Waupaca to Harley and Hazel Van Patten. She was united in marriage to Hilmer Kietzke on June 9, 1945.They resided on their farm in Sumpter until 1985 when they mov......
Ricky Smith
Ricky Lee Smith, age 56, of Madison, formerly of Baraboo died on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at UW Hospital. Ricky, son of August and Mary (Ketchum) Smith was born Oct. 12, 1956 in Columbus. At the age of 17, Ricky enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged after many years of service to his country. He worked......
Richard "Dick" Ramsey
Richard "Dick" Ramsey, age 78, of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Dick, son of Richard W. and Geneva (Powell) Ramsey was born Aug. 3, 1934 in Baraboo. On June 29, 1963 he was united in marriage to Donna Bolgrien in Portage. Dick worked as a mold polisher for Del Tool for many y......
Marcella "Sally" Spaulding
On April 4, 2013 Marcella "Sally" Spaulding was called to glory to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 88. On Dec. 4, 1924 Marcella Vernell Holtz was born to William and Amanda (Behnke) Holtz in Ableman (formerly Rock Springs), Wisconsin. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran in Ableman. Sally g......
Rueben Carl Garrels
Rueben Carl Garrels, age 88, of Baraboo passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Rueben, son of Henry and Agda (Lindstrum) was born in Marshfield on Aug. 14, 1924. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School. After school he went on to be an auto mechanic and in is free time he enjoyed raising stray ki......
Margaret (Margie) A. Haase
Margaret (Margie) A. Haase, age 70, of Endeavor passed away in the loving arms of family on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison, after a long hospital stay due to a complexity of illnesses. Margie was born on February 5, 1943 in Chicago, IL to William and Margaret (Rosmis) Haase.Margie settled down i......
Vera Boettcher
Vera (Vee) Boettcher was called to her heavenly home on March 28, 2013, at Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center, after a life of many transitions. Vera Francis Louise was born in Chicago on May 17, 1918, the only child of Theodore and Louise Matz (Bruns) Berger. By the age of 13, Vera had already lost both her parents and w......
Donald Dean Gall
Donald Dean Gall, 71, of Reedsburg passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 23, 2013 following a short illness. He was born August 11, 1941 in Baraboo, the son of Walter and Florence (Brecka) Gall. In 1963 he was married to Mary Nielsen and had four daughters. Don worked for Big Joe Manufacturing for 36 years and farmed......
Durlin B. Behnke
Durlin B. Behnke, age 84 of Reedsburg, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at his residence. Durlin, son of Walter and Elsa (Pfaff) Behnke was born April 8, 1928 in Abelman (now Rock Springs). He worked as a painter for Badger Ordnance for many years until his retirement. Durlin was honorably discharged from the United States Army ......
Irene McElhatton
Irene C. (Faust) McElhatton, age 92, of Baraboo passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 in Baraboo. Irene was born on January 1, 1921 in Cross Plains to Hugo and Ottilia Faust. On September 25, 1940 she was united in marriage to Ralph 'Mac' McElhatton; he preceded her in death in 1999.Irene led a very active life volunteering for man......
Urk 'Butch' Prater
Urk 'Butch' Prater, age 69, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, following a long illness. Butch was born on February 17, 1944. He was a member of Laborers Local Union 268 and the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping; and loved the outdoors.Butch is survived by his wife, Linda (Disk......
Peter J. Klemm
Peter Jonathan Klemm, 38, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, his "vacation spot," as he called it. Peter was born March 3, 1975 in Boulder Colorado, the son of Ken and Karen Klemm. Peter moved to Baraboo with his parents in 1979. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1993......
Iona Diske
Iona C. Diske, age 98 of Rock Springs, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo.Iona, the daughter of the late George and Katherine (Zick) Lehman, was born on August 21, 1914 in the Township of Honeycreek. On November 28, 1935, she was united in marriage to Wilbert Diske. He preceded her ......
Helen Jenewein
Helen W. (Neitzel) Jenewein, age 93, of Weyauwega, formerly of North Freedom, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Lake View Manor of Weyauwega. Helen was born on April 29, 1919 to Carl and Hazel (Springer) Neitzel. She was united in marriage to Earl Jenewein on August 25, 1934, he preceded her in death in October 1990.Helen ......
ELEANOR F. BEHNKE
Eleanor F. (Owens) Behnke of Sparta, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at the Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center in Sparta, at the age of 89.Eleanor, the daughter of the late Alfred and Laura (Wilson) Owens, was born on June 17, 1923 in Baraboo. On Oct. 4, 1947, she was united in marriage to Robert Beh......
Eugene K. McGonigle
Eugene "Gene/Geno/Irish" K. McGonigle, 80, joined his wife in heaven under the care of St. Clare Hospital on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. He went peacefully in the lovely arms of his family.Gene, born May 26, 1932 in South Dakota, was the son to Leo and Mary (McCormick) McGonigle. He married Myra (Mickey) McMahon on Sept. 15, 1953.Gen......
Cole Ostman
Cole Ostman passed away on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at the age of 21. Cole, son of Merlin and Jean (Proudian) Ostman was born on June 10, 1991 in Baraboo. He was united in marriage to Shana Schmidtke on Sept. 10, 2010. Cole had an tremendous love for his family.He is survived by, his wife, Shana Ostman; his parents, Merlin and Jean......
Bonnie Jean Bowen
Bonnie Jean Bowen of West Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at home with her family by her side. Bonnie, daughter of Albert and Ruby (Rathman) Pierce was born Nov. 14, 1945. She spent over 35 loving years with Mitch Bowen. Bonnie was very involved with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her free time she......
Arlene P. Smith
Arlene P. Smith passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo at the age of 92.Arlene, the daughter of the late Albert and Carrie (Leifer) Putz, was born on July 22, 1920 in North Freedom. She was united in marriage to Joseph Smith who preceded her in death in 1985. Arlene had been employed a......
Ardice K. Cady
Ardice K. (Tooley) Cady, age 86, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Baraboo. Ardice was born on January 17, 1927 in the town of Troy in Sauk County with her twin sister Audrey, to Lee and Nellie Tooley.She grew up on the family farm near Blackhawk and was always known as "one of the Tooley twins" because no......
Darleen Joyce Blaser
Darleen Joyce Blaser, age 78 of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.Darleen, the daughter of the late Marvin and Pearl (Schara) Loomis, was born on December 12, 1934. She had been employed her entire working life in Wisconsin Dells by the Van Wie family. Darleen enjoyed spending t......
Ruth Hodge
Ruth (Keding) Hodge, age 88, of Baraboo went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2013 at St. Clare Hospital. Ruth was born on April 26, 1924 to Arthur and Adriana (Van de Wege) Keding . She married Earl Hodge on June 14, 1941 in Wisconsin Rapids.Ruth was a member of the Emanuel United Methodist Church of Baraboo. She......
David Donald Jahn
David Donald Jahn passed away on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 in Prairie du Chien. He was born in Baraboo on April 25, 1951, the son of Raymond and Marguerite (Brink) Jahn. Dave was baptized and confirmed in St. John's Lutheran Church. He was an auto mechanic before Multiple Sclerosis struck him about thirty years ago. For some years, ......
Donald J. Fluette
Donald J. Fluette, born May 9, 1944, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at the age of 68. He was surrounded by his loved ones.Born in Nahma, Mich. to Harriet (Fosberg) Miller and John Francais Fluette. He graduated from Baraboo Senior High School in 1964. He was drafted to the Army ......
Rev. Alvin Lee "Al" Zipsie
Rev. Alvin Lee "Al" Zipsie died on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison at the age of 83.Al grew up as a farm boy in Stephenson County, Ill. Throughout his life he extolled the lessons learned on the farm: hard work, persistence, resourcefulness. These lessons he passed on to his children.Al graduated from hig......
Jane A. Diece
Jane A. (nee Fry, formerly Burton) Diece, age 73, of Baraboo passed away at her home on January 22, 2013. Jane was born on April 26, 1939 to Lewis and Mable (Cauffman) Fry. She was united in marriage to Gary K. Burton in 1960, and they had two children together. She later married Harold Diece in 1991 at St. John's Lutheran Churc......
Dennis James Luther
Dennis James Luther, age 57 of North Freedom, passed away on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at his home with Bonnie and Ron by his side.Dennis, the son of the late Anthony and Alma (Haas) Luther, was born on November 26, 1955 in Baraboo. He lived on the family farm his entire life where he enjoyed all of his animals, especially his chick......
Donnie Beckwith
Donnie Beckwith of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at home surrounded by his family and closest friends.He was born in Reedsburg to Lyle and Ruth (Muchow) on October 23, 1939. He attended school in Mauston for ten years and then graduated from Baraboo High School. After high school Donnie joined the Army. Upon co......
James "Jim" Berry
James "Jim" Berry, age 70, of West Baraboo passed away on Wed., Jan. 16, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Jim was born on Nov. 13, 1942 to Charles and Anne (Barkus) Berry. He married Milly Severson on April 19, 1969 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sauk City.Jim was employed for 30 years as a dispatcher for Alliant Energ......
BENEDICT "BENJI" GASIOROWSKI
Benedict "Benji" Gasiorowski, age 92 of Fairfield died on Jan. 11, 2013. He was born July 9, 1920 in Chicago. In his free time, Benji enjoyed doing award-winning puzzles. He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia; grandson, Brent Haremza; sister, Esther Wiewira; sister-in-law, Evelyn; special niece, Charis; special family friend......
KATHLEEN R. KOHLER
KATHLEEN R. KOHLER, BARABOOKathleen R. Kohler, age 86, passed away on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Kathy was born on March 31, 1926 in the town of Scott, the daughter of Henry and Emma (Graack) Bortz. She was united in marriage to Le Roy Kohler on July 3, 1946 in Pardeeville.Kathy worked at Del Monte i......
Verna M. Shook
Verna M. Shook, died peacefully January 8, 2013 with her loving husband of 70 years, daughters, grandchildren, Pastor Lisa Taylor and her companion Nuzzle by her side.Verna was born August 20, 1922 in Ft. Atkinson the daughter of Lucius and Dorothy (Chadwick) Klement. She grew up in a household of 3 generations and spent her you......
Fayetta "Faye" Lynn (Paschen) Ott
Fayetta "Faye" Lynn (Paschen) Ott passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at the UW Hospital in Madison, WI after a courageous battle with lymes disease. Faye was born in Baraboo on October 16, 1958 to Kenneth and Ruth (Francisco) Paschen.Faye attended Baraboo schools and graduated in 1977. Faye grew up on the family farm in th......
CONNIE LOUISE PERKINS
CONNIE LOUISE PERKINS, BARABOOConnie Louise Perkins, age 51 of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at St. Clare Hospital.Connie, the daughter of LaVern and Alice (Wirth) Gieck, was born on May 13, 1961 in Sauk City, Wisconsin.She enjoyed collecting rings, puzzles, bugs and going for walks.She is surviv......
Stephen John Lobaugh
Stephen John Lobaugh, age 64 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, Dec. 23, 2012, at St. Clare Meadows Care Center surrounded by family after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born in Baraboo in 1948, the son of Dr. John and Thelma Lobaugh, "Steve" graduated from Baraboo High School and the University of Wisconsi......
Shirley (Markley) Cushman
Shirley (Markley) Cushman, a lifelong resident of Baraboo, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 12, 2012. She passed at the Mayo Franciscan Healthcare Hospital in La Crosse, WI after succumbing to complications of pneumonia.Shirley was born on August 14, 1922 in Fort Atkinson, WI to Hattie and Adam Markley. She atten......
Janette L. Zimmerman
Janette L. (Hammer) Zimmerman of Baraboo died peacefully on Dec. 17, 2012 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City at the age of 90. Janette was born on January 2, 1922 in Gypsum, Kansas to Harry and Marion (Clark) Hammer.Her family moved to San Pedro, California in 1929. She graduated from San Pedro High School 1940. She graduate......
VIRGIL H. STEINHORST
Virgil H. "Butch" Steinhorst, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center.He was born on December 8, 1931, in the Town of Excelsior to Pearl H. (Bittrick) and Herbert L. Steinhorst. He resided with his parents on the family farm and worked at the Warren Hotel in downtown Baraboo a......
J. Hank Rathjen
J. Hank Rathjen, BarabooJustus H. Rathjen, born Dec. 26, 1928, passed to his lord in Heaven on Dec. 15, 2012. Hank, as he was known to his friends, was born in Portage to the late Olga (Lansendorf) and Justus C. Rathjen. He graduated from Portage High School in 1946. Hank enjoyed running track in high school and won several trac......
Laureen A. Bender
Laureen A. Bender, age 93, of Rock Springs passed away on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. Laureen was born on June 25, 1919 to William and Elsie (Miller) Dwars. She married Floyd E Bender on November 22, 1942 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo. He preceded her in death on March 8, 2006.Laureen w......
Lenora A. Bochler
Lenora A. (Brooks) Bochler, age 76, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 at St. Clare Meadows of Baraboo. Lenora was born on October 5, 1936 to Roy and Hilda Brooks in Baraboo. She married Kenneth A. Bochler on April 27, 1957 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo.Lenora was a graduate of Baraboo High School. She......
Delores Lopez
Delores Lopez, age 82, of Baraboo, formerly of Milwaukee, entered into eternal life on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Delores was born on October 1, 1930 to Ralph and Lorretta (Campbell) Bork in Milwaukee, WI. She married Chico Lopez on May 3, 1946, together they had two children; Laurie and Jim.Delores enjoyed going to yard sales, flow......
Harold E. Deethardt
Services for Harold E. Deethardt have been cancelled at this time. We apologize for any misunderstandings. Please disregard the obituary that was placed in the paper on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, no services are taking place at this time.......
McWilliams
James H. McWilliams of Waunakee, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at the VA hospital in Madison WI at the age of 70. James was born on July 16, 1942 to Harold and Velma (Buss) McWilliams of Baraboo.James was an electrician for 45 years until retiring from the union. He was a veteran of the United S......
Phyllis H. Stanton
Phyllis H. Stanton, BarbooPhyllis H. Stanton, age 88, of Baraboo died on November 14, 2012 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Phyllis was born on April 21, 1924 in Baraboo to Herman and Ethel (Johnson) Stanton.Phyllis worked as a bank teller for 43 years at Baraboo National Bank.Phyllis is survived by her cousins, Joan (Jim) Pope......
Robert Thomas Cleven
Robert Thomas Cleven, ReedsburgRobert "Bob" Thomas Cleven, age 54 of Reedsburg, formerly of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at his home. Bob, the son of the late Edward Morris and Betty Jane (Friedl) Cleven, was born on August 5, 1958 in Madison.Bob enjoyed wrestling and sports, especially the Badge......
LAST RITES Myra McGonigle
Myra McGonigle, BarabooFuneral services for Myra "Mickey" McGonigle were held on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Baraboo with Father Scott Seefeldt officiating. Music was provided by organist, Stephanie Seefeldt. Burial took place in the Walnut Hill Cemetery with Tom Robinson, Rob Fichter, Bl......
Randall R. "Randy" Rosenbaum
Randall R. Rosenbaum, BarabooRandall R. "Randy" Rosenbaum, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, November 2, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg, at the age of 44.Randy was born on February 29, 1968 to Bob and Rita (Winchel) Rosenbaum in Sauk City. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 198......
Victorien "Vicky" M. Klitzke
Victorien "Vicky" M. Klitzke, BarabooVicky Klitzke, age 76 , of Baraboo passed away on Nov. 1, 2012 at St. Clare Hospice House. Vicky, daughter of William and Gladys (Robson) Wilkinson was born April 16, 1936 in Mazomanie. She was united in marriage to Alvin P. Klitzke on Oct. 22, 1955; he preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 2009. ......
Donald McClearn
 Donald McClearn, BarabooDonald R. McClearn, age 70 of Baraboo, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Wednesday, November 28, 2012.Donald, the son of the late James and Muriel (Prahl) McClearn, was born on August 9, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Sharon Demere on May 16, 1974 in Chicago, ......
Orfeo John (O.J.) and Linda Befera
Orfeo John (O.J.) Befera, 93, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo. Orfeo Befera was born in Hibbing, Minn. on Nov. 20, 1919, he was the first child of Italian immigrants Delmo and Rose Befera. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1937. He later received his degree in Chemical Engineering fro......
Myra (Mickey) McGonigle
Myra (Mickey) McGonigle, BarabooMyra (Mickey) McGonigle, 77, of Baraboo, entered eternal life under the care of St. Clare Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in the loving arms of her family. Mickey, born May 5, 1935, in Baraboo, was the daughter of Russell and Ruth (Schneller) McMahon. She m......
Elaine D. Radel
Elaine D. Radel of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at St Clare Meadows. Elaine was born on July 12,1924 to Roy and Martha (Martin) Taylor in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to Frederick Radel on August 8, 1949 in Sidney, Montana.Elaine was a very giving person who thoroughly enjoyed cheering o......
David Burdick
David Earl Burdick, age 63 of Baraboo, was reunited with his wife Mona Burdick and taken into the Kingdom of the Lord on Monday, October 22, 2012. Dave was born on December 15, 1948 in Indiana to Edgar and Laferne (Wentland) Burdick. He met his beautiful wife in Baraboo and was married for over 37 years.Dave was a brave Army Vet......
Louis Di Domenico
Louis A. Di Domenico, age 63, of Baraboo, formerly of Wisconsin Dells, died on October 24, 2012 at St. Clare Hospice House. Louis was born on April 9, 1949 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Angeline (Ahlsen) Di Domenico.He had been employed as a Black Jack Dealer for Ho-Chunk Casino.He is survived by his mother, Angeline Di Domenico; ......
Donald W. Rogers
Donald W. Rogers, BarabooDonald W. Rogers of Baraboo, died on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at St. Clare Hospice House with his family by his side at the age of 96. Donald, son of Philip Corbin and Julia (Mueller) Rogers was born May 30, 1916 in Honey Creek Township. On Jan. 27, 1940 he was united in marriage to Lorraine E. Born. He was ......
Stanley Swanson
Stanley Swanson, 75, of Waupun passed away on Monday, October 8th, 2012 at his home. Stanley was born November 10, 1936 to Clarence and Della (nee Jorg) Swanson. He married Dona Fish on December 25, 1979 at the Swanson Motel.Stanley owned and operated Swanson's Motel, with his wife, for over 30 years. He enjoyed watching T.V. an......
Cheryl (Sanders) Waite
Cheryl (Sanders) Waite, age 50, of Baraboo died suddenly on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Cheryl was born on March 19, 1962 to Elzie and Antonina (Russo) Sanders in Detroit, Michigan. She married Donald Waite on July 4, 2009.Cheryl worked at Marinette Marine as a purchasing supervisor. She enjoyed classic cars, and even restored her......
Donna M. DuBois
Donna Mae DuBois, age 79, of North Freedom passed away on November 7, 2012 at the St. Clare Meadows. Donna was born on January 1, 1933 in LaRue to Merton and Hazel (Crawford) DuBois.Donna lived in North Freedom all her life, and was a member of the North Freedom Methodist Church. She was a caregiver for her parents throughout he......
Irene Fitzgerald
Irene Fitzgerald (nee Mayme Irene McQueen) left the bounds of this earth on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, to be with her heavenly Father and all of those family members and friends who were waiting for her.She was born April 9, 1924 in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, and lived out her childhood on Websters Prairie, having been raised by h......
Donna Faye Helms
Donna Faye Helms, BarabooDonna Faye Helms, 71, of Baraboo, died peacefully on October 5, 2012, with her children at her side.She was the fourth of eight children born to Perry and Marcella Ramsey on July 13, 1941 in Baraboo.She worked numerous jobs over the course of her life including Badger Ordinance, Eagle Signal, Country Kit......
Barbara Meske
Barbara Meske, North FreedomBarbara Meske, age 75, of North Freedom passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at St. Clare Hospice House. She was born on April 30, 1937, in North Freedom, to Glen and Ida (Nehring) Angle. Barb married Gary Meske on May 19, 1956 at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church of North Freedom.Barb worked as ......
Lanette "Mickey" Simonds
A memorial potluck gathering, celebrating the life of Lanette Simonds, will be held, beginning at noon, on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Scott's home, S4457 Johnson Road, Baraboo. Full obituary published previously. ......
Lola J. DuBois
Lola J. DuBois, nee Von Eitzen, passed away September 17, 2012 at UW Hospital, Madison, after a battle with lung cancer. Lola was born on December 16, 1927 in Baraboo to Helen (Turner) Von Eitzen Sconce and Carson Von Eitzen. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1945 and from Madison Business College in 1946. In 1950, she m......
George A. Reynolds
George A. Reynolds, born September 5, 1921, died September 14, 2012, at the age of 91. He was a long time resident of Fox Lake, IL and passed away in Baraboo, WI. He was born in Butternut, WI, the son of the late Claude and the late Frieda Reynolds. His wife Louise Reynolds and daughter Judith Ferrigan pre-deceased him. He is su......
Marvin J. Fenzke
Marvin J. Fenzke, age 86, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo.He was born February 20, 1928 in Baraboo to Julius and Viva (Platt) Fenzke. Marvin was a dairy farmer all his life.He is survived by two brothers, Keith Fenske of Chakio, MN, and Gene Fenske of Baraboo; neph......
Georgianna "Joy" Luebke
Georgianna "Joy" Luebke passed away on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She was born on Sept. 10, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois to George and Elizabeth Quinn. She graduated high school and worked briefly before marrying Arthur Hughes. They had four children, Art, Judy, Pat, and Mike. After being widowed, Geor......
Lanette
Lanette "Mickey" Simonds, age 87, passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Baraboo on August 29, 2012. Lanette was born on March 14, 1925 to parents Arthur and Elsa (Hanusa) Meyer of Loganville. Lanette was united in marriage to Stewart Simonds on June 2, 1945. Before moving to the farm on Johnson Road, they farmed in Greenf......
Cole Felmlee
Cole Felmlee, Baraboo Cole Felmlee, age 85 of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Cole, the son of the late Raymond and Helen (Cole) Felmlee, was born on Dec. 26, 1926 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was proud to be a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II as a Pharmac......
James Timothy Kinsella
James T. Kinsella, age 51, of Baraboo, formerly of Wilmette, IL., died at home on Thursday, October 18, 2012 with his soul mate & best-friend Jean and his puppy Sheba by his side. James, beloved son of Geraldine H. and the late John R. Kinsella was born April 30, 1961. Loving brother of Karen (Tim) Koegler and Kathy (Kevin) ......

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