Obituary Listing

Apr 12, 2025

James "Diamond Jim" J. Delaney, age 92, of North Freedom, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 12th, 2025.  Born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, James spent most of his life in Sauk County, where he built a life rooted in hard work, passion, and an unmatched talent for the art of the...

Apr 11, 2025

Buddy M. Styer, 72, a one-of-a kind entrepreneur who had a gift for mentoring and transforming a vision in the campground industry, passed away at the Red Barn Campground, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Known as "Mr. Bud" in his signature Hawaiian shirt, Bud dedicated over 40 years to the campground industry after becoming...

Apr 10, 2025

James "Jim" V. Corrao, age 74, passed away on April 10, 2025 in Englewood, FL.  He was born March 28, 1951.  Jim was a veteran, a family man and someone who loved the outdoors-whether it was hunting, fishing, or spending a day at the beach with friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Jen Heck;...

Mar 31, 2025

Patricia "Pat" R. Sturm, age 79 of Prairie du Sac passed away peacefully at Maplewood Nursing Home on Monday, March 31, 2025.  She was born in Madison on Oct. 27, 1945.  She was an avid crafter, making wreaths, baskets, stamping, cards and many treasures she loved to share with her family and friends.  Pat loved to sew, quilt, and...

Mar 21, 2025

Ellen Louise Wartzok, age 90, passed away March 21, 2025, while living with her daughter PeggyJo & James of Oxford Wisconsin. Ellen was born on July 30, 1934, in Baraboo Wisconsin daughter of the late Dean P. and Caryl (Colby) Caflisch. Ellen was raised in Sauk City, Wisconsin and graduated from Sauk City High School in 1952. Ellen met...

Mar 15, 2025

Cory Nicholas Reindl Mellum, age 27, left this Earth on his own terms on Friday, March 14th.  He no longer wanted to live in a world where he couldn't be himself which meant he didn't fit other people's view of "normal."

Cory graduated from Wisconsin Heights High School in 2016.  The following year he attended Project Search,...

Mar 14, 2025

Laura Lee (Patton) Nolden, 68, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her husband, 4 daughters, and 9 grandkids. She was able to stay at home thanks to Agrace Home Care and their wonderful healthcare team. She fought cancer for 3 years and was able to live that long thanks to all the doctors,...

Mar 2, 2025

Sarah P. Harrison, age 95, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, at her home in Barneveld, WI. She was born on March 30, 1929, to Estevan and Victoria Garcia in Phoenix AZ. Sarah's home has been Wisconsin since first moving to Sauk City in 1954.

Sarah was an avid gardener. She loved shopping at garage sales...

Feb 25, 2025

Donald L. "Duck" Lawler, 88, a life-long resident of Mazomanie, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family and friends throughout his final days.  Don was born at the Lawler home in Mazomanie on October 15, 1936 to Verne and Gladys (Heald) Lawler. On August 17, 1957, he married the love...

Feb 24, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Earl Baker, age 83, of Prairie du Sac passed away on Monday Feb., 24, 2025.  He was born in Dodge Center, MN to the late Arthur and Ethel Baker.  He was united in marriage to Nina McDermott in June of 1974; she preceded him in death on Aug. 26, 2010.

Joe worked for Jimmy's Del...

Feb 21, 2025

On December 13, 1963, in her home town of Perham, MN, there was great joy when Lenore Janette Silbernagel was born to Norb and Marlene (Rickers) Silbernagel. At home, waiting to welcome their early Christmas gift was sister, Lynette and brother, Tom. On February 21, 2025, at Sauk Prairie Healthcare near her home in Sauk City, WI, Lenore left...

Feb 20, 2025

Eugene Kenneth (Gino) Mowitz, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2025, at the age of 92.

Gino was born on September 5, 1932, in Portage, WI to the late Arnold and Alice (Rhode) Mowitz. The oldest of 4 siblings, they moved to Prairie du Sac, WI where he attended Prairie du Sac High School, Class...

Feb 20, 2025

Psalm 23 1  The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me....

Feb 19, 2025

Donald Dean Pagel Sr., age 77, passed away at Maplewood Nursing Home, Sauk City on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.  He was born at home on Jan. 4, 1948 to the late Harold and Laure (Werner) Pagel.  Don attended Sauk Prairie Schools.  At a young age he started farming alongside of his parents at the home farm, milking cows.  Don...

Feb 19, 2025

Agnes Joan Ballweg, 82, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on February 19, 2025, in Lodi, Wisconsin.  Agnes was born on February 28, 1942, in Plain, Wisconsin, to Walter and Agnes (Paar) Ruhland. She was united in marriage to Edwin Ballweg on February 15, 1969. She carried a deep connection to her roots throughout her...

Feb 18, 2025

Wyatt Wolfgang Maier, age 30, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.  He was born April 21, 1994 to Maurice and Rhonda (Rolstad) Maier.  He was a graduate of the Sauk Prairie High School; class of 2012.  At a young age Wyatt was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.  In spite of his diagnosis, he always remained positive, never complaining about his ailments...

Feb 15, 2025

Eileen Zwettler Harrington, age 101, entered eternal life Saturday, February 15, 2025.  Remarkably, it is the same day, date and approximate time as her husband, Jack, in 1992. She was born June 20, 1923, to Joseph and Mary (Bergen) Zwettler in Pine Bluff, WI.  Eileen was the youngest of ten children and often remarked that she was rather spoiled...

Feb 12, 2025

Harold Rueben Klepper, age 85, of Prairie du Sac passed away at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. He was born Apr. 21, 1939 in Iowa to the late Theodore and Mabel (Brainerd) Klepper. At a young age his family made the move to Prairie du Sac where Harold attended high school. Upon his graduation he enlisted in...

Feb 12, 2025

Valerie M. Hellem, age 73, passed away at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City, Feb. 12, 2025.  She was born Baraboo May 29, 1951 to the late Milford and Margaret (Moran).   Valerie was a graduate of Sauk Prairie High School; class of 1969.

She is survived by siblings; Allen (Barb) Hellem and Vicki Hellem.

As...

Feb 4, 2025

Scott A. Blum, age 67, of Roxbury passed away in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his wife and three boys after a valiant battle with biliary cancer on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.  He was born February 2, 1958 to the late Joseph N. and Sandra (Johnson) Blum.  He grew up and attended Sauk Prairie Schools; graduating...