Marcella Fern Sprecher
Feb 11, 2014
Marcella Sprecher, age 102, passed into eternal life with our Lord, on early Tuesday morning, Feb. 11, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family at her bedside. Marcella was born on March 22, 1911, in the township of Honey Creek, WI, daughter of George and Sarah Felix. She grew up on the Honey Creek farm next to the church,...
Gordon Ernest Gray
Feb 3, 2014
Gordon Ernest Gray, age 86, passed away at his home on Monday, February 3, 2014. He was born in Richland Center on March 31, 1927 to the late Ernest and Ethel (Parfrey) Gray. Gordon served in the United States Army following graduating from Richland Center High School. He married Elaine Jordan on October 20, 1950. He was formerly employed by...
John A. Ptak
Jan 31, 2014
John A. Ptak, age 69, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born in Wausau on November 8, 1944, the son of John and Marlys (Stieber) Ptak. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during Viet Nam. John was united in marriage to Sophie Sobczyk. He was employed at Meridian Group,...
Marilyn A. Breunig
Jan 30, 2014
Marilyn A. (Meinholz) Breunig passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital from heart complications. Marilyn was born on July 25, 1944 to Joseph and Lucy (Laufenberg) Meinholz in Ashton, WI. She attended parochial school at St. Peter's School in Ashton and high school in Middleton, WI. She married Merlin Breunig (the love of her life)...
Arthur "Art" J. Shackleton
Jan 29, 2014
Arthur "Art" John Shackleton, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born December 4, 1930 to the late Claude C. and Regina M. (Froh) Shackleton. He was united in marriage to A. Barbra Anderson November 10, 1951. Art was a Wisconsin State Patrol Officer for over 25 years, and later the...
Sister Mary Elizabeth
Jan 28, 2014
Sister Mary Elizabeth (nee Susan Mabel Guyette), died at the age of 74, at Franciscan Mayo Hospital in LaCrosse on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. She was born in Fond du Lac on September 12, 1939, the daughter of the late Herbert Leo and Gertrude Nell (Colburn) Guyette. She entered Valley of Our Lady Monastery, where she made her solemn profession...
Donald Jacob Gattshall
Jan 27, 2014
Donald Gattshall, age 86, died at his home on Monday, January 27, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born in Rantoul, Kansas on July 26, 1927, the son of the late Elza LeRoy and Cora (Hatz) Gattshall. He graduated from Prairie du Sac High School and attended North Central College in Naperville, IL. Donald served in the U.S. Army...
Dan L. Richard
Jan 26, 2014
Danver "Dan" Lyle Richard, age 57, passed away on Sunday January 26, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 6, 1956 to Doward and Helen (Emery) Richard. He graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in 1974. He married Theresa Schingon, she preceded him death. Dan formerly managed the Sauk Prairie School bus system for...
Debra A. Buchs
Jan 23, 2014
Debra Ann Buchs, age 51, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, January 23, 2014. She was born in Edgerton on April 14, 1962 to Jim and Juanita (Anderson) Burdick. Deb married Wayne Buchs on April 15, 1978. She worked as a C.M.A. and enjoyed caring for others. Deb loved to cook, bird watching and spending time with her...
Doris M. Ringstad
Jan 19, 2014
Doris M. Ringstad, age 87, died on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. She was born in Madison on March 11, 1926, the daughter of the late John and Lottie (Hachenstad) Corcoran. She was united in marriage to Harry Ringstad on May 11, 1946. Doris is survived by four children, John (Kathi), Doreen (LeRoy) Sipes, James, and...
J. Dean Lucey
Jan 16, 2014
J. Dean Lucey, age 86, died at Maplewood Nursing Home on January 16, 2014. Dean was born on February 2, 1927 in Arena, the son of Ernest and Jen Lucey. He was united in marriage to Betty Steensrud on October 1, 1949. Dean farmed in Arena on the family farm until his retirement in 1993. He was a long time...
Melvin Glenn Summers
Jan 9, 2014
Melvin Glenn Summers, age 80, of Black Earth, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on the family farm near Whitewater, MO on August 9, 1933, the son of the late Glenn W. "Jim" and Laura (Weisenstein) Summers. The family moved to Cape Girardeau in November, 1945, where Melvin lived until June,...
Thecla Mary Moseman
Jan 7, 2014
Thecla Mary Moseman, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. She was born in Franklin Township on September 13, 1917, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Hetzel. Thecla married George Moseman on March 8, 1943. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1995. Together they farmed in the Black...
Lois Jean Fuller
Jan 4, 2014
Lois Jean Fuller, age 80, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. She was born in Sauk City on February 5, 1933, the daughter of the late Bernard and Emma (Willey) Henn. She was united in marriage to Robert Fuller on November 28, 1953. Together they raised their family in the Sauk Prairie area. Lois...
Russell D. Steinhorst
Jan 4, 2014
Russell D. Steinhorst, age 82, died on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. He was born in North Freedom on July 3, 1931, the son of the late Walter and Elisbeth (Willey) Steinhorst. He was united in marriage to Shirley Anderson on April 12, 1958 in Black Hawk. Russell was a U. S. Navy veteran having served...
Gerald Lawrence Zins
Jan 2, 2014
Gerald Lawrence Zins, age 72, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the Mosher Veterans Home in Dresbach, MN. He was born in Sauk City on September 21, 1941, the son of the late Otto W. and Loretta B. (Fassbender) Zins. Gerald graduated from Sauk City High School in 1960. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in...
Robert J. Slotty
Jan 2, 2014
Robert J. Slotty, age 79, died on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. He was born in Baraboo on November 10, 1934, the son of the late Paul and Laura (Wenzel) Slotty. Robert lived in Honey Creek Township his entire life. While limited by physical disabilities, Robert enjoyed visiting with friends and family who supported him. He...
Sally Jane Martin
Dec 29, 2013
Sally Jane Martin went to be with The Lord on December 29, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. She raised her children and taught her husband, Scott, to love The Lord first. Sally loved to spend time with her family and friends, the outdoors, horses, fishing, cooking, canning with her husband. She also loved serving the Lord alongside of...
Ronald M. Dodd
Dec 26, 2013
Ronald M. Dodd, age 69, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Let me tell you about my best friend. Ron was born May 12, 1944 in Prairie du Chien. At a young age Ron learned to love fishing and hunting and teasing his younger sisters, Kathy and Nancy. That special brother and sister bond remains today. Ron enlisted in...
Richard William Siedschlag
Dec 23, 2013
Richard William Siedschlag, age 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 23, 2013. He was born on December 22, 1952 to the late William F. and Adrienne A. (Anctil) Siedschlag. Rich graduated from Middleton High School in 1971. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force, being discharged in 1974, and later attended MATC's...
