Obituary Listing

Feb 4, 2026

Evelyn "Evie" Ida Accola, age 89, passed away Feb. 4, 2026, at Maplewood Village. She was born on Feb. 12,1936 in Honey Creek, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Klaetsch) Accola.

She attended Prairie du Sac High School, graduating in 1954. She graduated from Sauk County Teacher's College and U.W. Platteville earning her degree in education. Evie...

Jan 30, 2026

Charles Henry Roelke (Charlie) passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 93. Charlie was born on November 3, 1932, to Gilbert and Ada (Coldwell) Roelke. Charlie grew up in the Arena area and graduated from Arena High School class of 1950.

Soon after graduation he met the love of his life, Verna Thiers. Charlie...

Jan 30, 2026

Virginia Helen Moely, age 84, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.  She was born in Baraboo on Oct. 5, 1941 to the late Oscar and Helen (Von Allmen) Kramer.  Virginia attended Baraboo High School graduating in 1959.  She was united in marriage to Russell Moely Nov. 2, 1974 at Concordia United Methodist Church,...

Jan 29, 2026

Richard Vincent Fassbender, age 95, passed away at his home in Roxbury on Thursday January 29th, 2026.  He was born at home in the Town of Roxbury on March 9, 1930 to the late Carl and Leontina (Breunig) Fassbender.  Richard was united in marriage to Eleanore Endres at St. John's Catholic Church, Waunakee on April 14, 1952; celebrating 70...

Jan 26, 2026

Vilas "Bun" Richards, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 at the Pines in Prairie du Sac.  He was born Dec. 8, 1936 to the late Ralph and Adeline (Jenewein) Richards.  He grew up in Blackhawk, where he attended through the eighth grade and stayed to work on the farm allowing his sisters to go on...

Jan 24, 2026

Dr. John Anthony "Tony" DeGiovanni was born to James "Red" and Aldina (Santi) DeGiovanni on Feb 7th of 1947 in Washington, IL. He was the youngest of 7 kids who lived a simple life in nearby Roanoke, IL. His mother was a nurse who kept a large garden and made homemade tortellini, while his Italian-immigrant father opened a Tavern...

Jan 23, 2026

Otto "Butch" M. Stoffels, age 81, passed away passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home with Jackie and his dog, Kandy at his side on Friday, Jan., 23, 2026.  He was born June 7, 1944 to the late Otto and Edith (Searles) Stoffels.  He grew up in Sauk Prairie and met the love of his life,...

Jan 19, 2026

Mary Elaine (Peterson) Sawle, 74, of Arena, WI, passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2026 surrounded by her family.  Mary was born January 31, 1951, in Baraboo, WI, to Russell and Ramona (Demby) Peterson. The oldest of seven siblings, she grew up on the family farm and stepped into the role of caregiver for her brothers and sisters after...

Jan 18, 2026

John Milton Ringstad, age 74, passed away at U.W. Hospital in Madison on January 18, 2026 after a recent heart surgery.  He was born Dec. 3, 1951 to the late Harry and Doris (Corcoran) Ringstad.  John grew up in Madison and graduated from Madison Memorial High School.  Following high school, he traveled out west, but returned home to join...

Jan 16, 2026

Jennifer Lynn Wilcher was born on July 26,1983 in Park Ridge, Illinois and died unexpectedly on January 16, 2026 at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Jennifer moved to the Madison area at a very early age. She attended school in the Verona district, graduating from high school in 2001.  She played flute in the band, and ice...

Jan 14, 2026

Ronald "Ron" Dean Markley, age 80, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, due to the effects of a stroke suffered two weeks earlier. He was born on May 29, 1945, in Richland County to the late Conrad and Norma (McCauley) Markley. Ron attended Weston High School and graduated in 1963. While in...

Jan 13, 2026

Amy Marie Patterson, born March 6, 1962, in Sauk City, Wisconsin, to Jim and Marie Zajicek, passed away peacefully on January 13th 2026 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg.

Amy was a strong and faithful woman whose life was guided by her love for the Lord. Her faith was a cornerstone of who she was, and she...

Jan 12, 2026

Betty Lou Kasiska, age 86, formerly of Prairie du Sac, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Montello Care Center. She was born in Madison on March 20, 1939, to the late Marvin and Minnie (Topper) Roberts. Betty grew up in Arena and graduated from Arena High School in 1957. After high school, she attended Beautician School...

Jan 11, 2026

Marcia L. (Bader) Burzynski age 78, passed away on January 11, 2026, at St Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin due to medical complications after a brief illness.

Marcia was born on July 16, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Adolph and Margaret (Stoecker) Bader. In 1952 her family moved to Grand Marsh, Wisconsin, where they purchased...

Jan 8, 2026

Sonja "Sunny" Laura Eckstein, age 88, passed away on 1/8/2026 at Pine Villa Memory Care.  She was born on August 1, 1937, the daughter of the late George "Red" and Lorraine "Curly" (Reible) Hicks. Sunny spent her life in Sauk City, attended St. Aloysius Catholic School and graduated from Sauk City High School in 1955. Sunny was united in...

Jan 8, 2026

Steven Chad Higgins, age 59, of Sauk City passed away at his home on Jan. 8, 2026.  He was born in Rochester, MN on Jan. 21, 1966 to Bernard and Janice (King) Higgins Sr.  He was a graduate of John Marshall High School in Rochester; class of 1984.  He was previously employed by Speedy Delivery in Rochester and as...

Jan 6, 2026

John "Johnny" Henry Groth went on to the green pastures of heaven on January 6, 2026. John was born August 29, 1963 to Walter and Mabel (Ballweg) Groth. A farmer all his life, it was more than just an occupation, it was his passion. He was the 4th generation to farm the Groth farm in the Sumpter Township.

Jan 5, 2026

James "Jim" "Murphy" Langsdorf, age 76, passed away at St Mary's in Madison on Monday, January 5, 2026.

He was born on November 8, 1949, to the late Merlyn and Marion (Kennedy) Langsdorf. He attended school in Doylestown through 8th grade and graduated from Rio High School in 1968. Jim was drafted to the Army during Vietnam.  ...

Jan 4, 2026

Ronald "Ron" C. Goette, age 78, passed away in the comfort of his own home in Merrimac on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.  Ron was born June 15, 1947 to the late Lowell and Dorothy (Decker) Goette.  He attended the one room school on Halweg Rd., Merrimac through 8th grade and graduated from Prairie du Sac High School in 1965.  ...

Jan 2, 2026

Dorothy E. Breunig, age 86, of Sauk City passed away at Sauk Prairie Hospital on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.  She was born in Columbia Co. on Feb. 26, 1939 to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Falkenstein) Stoltenburg.  Dorothy was a graduate from Poynette High School in 1959. She was united in marriage to Carl M. Breunig Jr. on August...