Obituary Listing

Jan 1, 2025

David William Atkins, 75, of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 1, 2025. A man who lived by the motto "Always look on the bright side of life," David brought joy, optimism, creativity, and boundless enthusiasm to everything he did and everyone he met!

Born December 4, 1949, to Donald and Bernice "Be"...

Jan 1, 2025

Duane Virgil Wipperfurth (age 62)--loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend–passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with Liposarcoma cancer. Duane was born on April 17, 1962, to the late Raymond and Shirley (Kippley) Wipperfurth. He graduated from Sauk Prairie High School, Class of 1981.

Duane worked most of his adult life...

Dec 31, 2024

Brian R. Rix, age 58 passed away unexpectedly 12/31/2024 at St Lukes - Milwaukee with pancreatic complications. He was born on 6/27/1966 in Sauk City, the son of Robert and Mary (Slowey) Rix. Brian attended Sauk Prairie High School and graduated in 1984. Brian was a U.S. Veteran having served in the U.S. Army after high school and was...

Dec 31, 2024

Raymond "Ray" Dennis Williams, age 65, passed away December 31, 2024, at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. Ray was born on March 4, 1959, son of Harold and Cleo (Harms) and weighed only 3 lbs. 3 ounces. He had a great childhood as he loved to sing, play jokes on people, and just have fun. As an adult, Ray ran...

Dec 27, 2024

Emilie J. Novotny, age 106, passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2024 in Middleton at Brookdale Senior Living.  She was born in Prairie du Sac on June 17, 1918 to the late Joseph and Anna (Ruml) Novotny.  She joined her older sister Ann Marcella.  At an early age their father passed.  Anna married Frank Vielhuber and four siblings soon...

Dec 27, 2024

As per John's wishes a Celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm at the Lake Wisconsin Country Club, N1076 Golf Rd., Prairie du Sac, WI 53578.

John R. Goodman, age 73, of Prairie du Sac passed away at University Hospital in Madison on Dec. 27, 2024...

Dec 27, 2024

John R. Goodman, age 73, of Prairie du Sac passed away at University Hospital in Madison on Dec. 27, 2024 after a battle with Leukemia.  He was born in Monroe to the late Ralph and Louena (Wild) Goodman.  John attended and graduated from Belleville High School; class of 1969.  Following high school John attended MATC in Madison and joined...

Dec 24, 2024

Debra "Deb" Breunig, age 67, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Christmas Eve.  She was born with her twin sister, Diane on New Years Day, 1957 to the late Ray and Evelyn (Werla) Wilson.  Debbie attended and graduated from Sauk Prairie High School.  She was married to the love of her life, Lester Breunig on Nov. 9th,...

Dec 20, 2024

Gloria Mae Beaver left this world peacefully to be with God on December 20, 2024, at the age of 94.  She was born on November 17,1930 in   Poynette, Wisconsin to Martha (Zechel) and Daniel Smith.  She was the "apple of her mama and papa's eye" being the last born of 8 children.  Mom graduated Valedictorian of her Poynette HS...

Dec 20, 2024

Darlene Marie Anderson, age 73, passed away at Middleton Village Assisted Living on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born in Madison on November 9, 1951, to the late Irvin and Minnie (Knudtson) Anderson, the youngest of four girls. Darlene grew up in Windsor but graduated from Sun Prairie High School. She worked for many years at the pharmacy...

Dec 19, 2024

Betty Jane (Moller) Risley, age 94, passed away on December 19, 2024, at Pine Villa in Prairie du Sac. Betty was born October 4, 1930, in Merrill, Wisconsin. She married the love of her life, Robert James Risley, on February 14, 1951.

Betty loved listening to music; Classical, musicals, and traditional old tunes. She taught her granddaughters,...

Dec 17, 2024

Diane Godec, 88 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 17, surrounded by her loving family. Diane was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Edward Godec.

She is survived by her children, David (wife Maureen, children Mark, Kevin, Elizabeth); Sue Wolfe (husband Rob, children Alex, Emma, Luke, Sam); Jeanine...

Dec 14, 2024

Patricia Mae Burkhamer was ushered into the presence of her lord on Saturday, December 14, one day after celebrating her 91st Birthday.

Patricia was born in Richland County, Wisconsin on December 13 ,1933 the daughter of Roy and Dorthy (Farley) Shannon.   She attended a one room country school in Fox Hollow, and attended Richland Center High School...

Dec 12, 2024

Family and friends are all welcome to a Celebration of Life for Bernice; which will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, 6/21/2025 at VFW Post 7694-Lachmund Cramer, 700 VFW Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI.  A Remembrance Program will start about 2:30 p.m.  In lieu of flowers or plants, please come and participate in celebrating her life...

Dec 12, 2024

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, Bernice (Bernie) Edna Campbell (Thompson) loving wife and mother of five children, passed away at the age of 91. We lost her sooner than anticipated from mesothelioma cancer and a broken heart from her son Tim's passing a couple months earlier.

Bernie was born in Viroqua, Wisconsin on November 3, 1933, to...

Dec 11, 2024

Verna (Thiers) Roelke, passed in peace on December 11, 2024, at the age of 91.

Verna was born on March 11, 1933, in McGregor, Iowa to Werner and Ada Thiers. She attended seven different grade schools in McGregor and Milwaukee until the family's final move to Mazomanie where she attended all 4 years of high school. She...

Dec 9, 2024

Robert "Pee Wee" J. Boehmer, age 85, passed away Dec. 9, 2024 at the Pines Assisted Living in Prairie du Sac.  He was born in Baraboo on Oct. 25, 1939 to the late Arthur and Harriet (Conger) Boehmer.  He was united in marriage to Judy Crapser on Feb. 10, 1973; she preceded him in death on Apr. 16, 2018....

Dec 8, 2024

Verda V. McFarlane, age 100, of Sauk City passed away peacefully December 8, 2024 at the Pines Assisted Living in Prairie du Sac where she has lived since January 2022.  Verda was born April 5, 1924 at home on the farm in Springdale Township.  She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Lillian Oimoen.  Verda graduated from Mt...

Dec 7, 2024

Lyle R. Kuhnau, 86, of Sauk City, Wisconsin, passed away on December 7th, 2024.

Lyle was born on June 27, 1938, in Troy Township, the son of Alfred and Mabel (Paepke) Kuhnau. He grew up on the family farm on Cassel Prairie and attended a one-room schoolhouse near his home graduating from Prairie du Sac High School...

Nov 30, 2024

Sandra Lins, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, after a quick battle with cancer. She was born as the eldest of seven daughters to Vivian and Bernard Killerlain and grew up embracing the joys and challenges of a big family.

On July 22, 1967, Sandra married the love of her life, Ron Lins. Together, they built a...