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May 27, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Leo Schonenberger, age 69, passed away at St. Clare Hospital in Barbaoo on Saturday, May 27, 2023.   He was born Feb. 10,1954 to the late Leo and Janet Schonenberger.  Ron grew up and attended schools in Sauk Prairie.  He worked various jobs in construction and concrete, later working at McFarlane's until he retired.  Ron loved the outdoors,...

May 21, 2023

Gregory "Greg" M. Schmitt, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo.  He was born Aug. 22, 1933 to the late Gustave and Lavina (Hein) Schmitt.  Greg graduated from Lodi High School; class of 1951.  He was united in marriage to Geraldine "Gerri" Quinn at St. Michaels in Dane on Jan....

May 20, 2023

Merton L. Von Wald of Prairie du Sac, age 95 passed away on May 20th, 2023 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo, WI.  Merton was born November 3rd, 1927 in the Township of Prairie du Sac to Peter and Verna (Felix) Von Wald.  He went to a one room school "Hillside" and Prairie du Sac High School.  He was...

May 16, 2023

Douglas "Doug" A. Jones, age 86, of Prairie du Sac passed away at Sauk Prairie Hospital on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born in Baraboo on Dec. 20, 1936 to the late Alex and Evelyn (Magli) Jones. Doug was a graduate of Prairie du Sac High School; class of 1955. Following High School, he enlisted in the...

May 12, 2023

Jerome E. Millard, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Sauk Prairie Hospital; his life will live on through the gift of organ donation. He was born Apr. 5, 1993 to Cassidy Millard. Jerome attended Sauk Prairie Schools; graduating in 2011. In school Jerome loved to be involved in sports and still had a...

May 12, 2023

A Celebration of Jerome's life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17th at Marion Park, Prairie du Sac from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Jerome E. Millard, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Sauk Prairie Hospital; his life will live on through the gift of organ donation. He was born...

May 11, 2023

Alton Schallock, age, 99, passed away on May 11th, 2023 at the Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.  Alton was born on November 15, 1923 in South Dakota.  He was the son of Arthur Schallock and Tina (Strohman) Schallock. Alton and his parents briefly lived in Canada before relocating to Jackson, Wisconsin where he attended school.  Alton joined the...

May 7, 2023

Mary L. (Kahn) Risberg, age 88, passed away peacefully at Maplewood - Sauk Prairie on 5/7/2023. She was born on 8/17/1934 in Belleville, the daughter of Casper and Clara (Parman) Kahn, and graduated from Sauk City High School in 1952.

Upon graduating, Mary started nurses' training, but then worked for Wisconsin Power and Light for...

Apr 30, 2023

Maurine Yvonne Richolson, age 86, passed away Sunday April 30, 2023 at The Meadows of Fall River.  She was born March 22, 1937 to the late Ervin and Helen (Jaedike) Schaefer.   Maurine graduated from the Prairie du Sac High School class of 1955.  Shortly after High School she was united in marriage to Fred Richolson; he preceded her...

Apr 30, 2023

Jason Benigni, age 43, passed away on April 30, 2023, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. He was diagnosed in July of 2019 with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. He fought an impossible fight for as long as his body and mind would allow.

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Apr 29, 2023

Florian Mark Rigoni, age 66, passed away at Meriter Hospital in Madison on Saturday, Apr. 29, 2023. He was born in the U.P. of Michigan on Aug. 10, 1956 to the late Omar and Betty (Prospek) Rigoni. Florian was a graduate of the Bessemer, MI High School; class of 1974. He worked at the Signicast Foundry in Hartford...

Apr 20, 2023

Janet M. Wilson, age 85, passed away Thursday, Apr. 20, 2023 at Artisan Senior Assisted Living in Baraboo.  She was born in Monroe on Sept. 5, 1937 to the late George and Edna (Sacker) Jones Jr.  Janet was a graduate from Brodhead High School in 1955.  She was united in marriage to Stuart Wilson; he preceded her in...

Apr 19, 2023

Edna (Peyer) Park, age 87, passed away April 19, 2023 at her home in Sauk City, Wisconsin.  She was born the fourth of five children to Carl H. and Aurora D. Peyer in Peoria, Illinois on April 4, 1936.   Edna graduated from Galesburg High School in 1954.  She completed her Bachelor's degree in 1957 at Illinois State University and her...

Apr 17, 2023

James (Jimmy) R. Peters died at his home on Lake Wisconsin Monday April 17 th . He was born in Freeport, Illinois on July 3, 1938 to Fred and Agnes (Nehus) Peters.

Jim was a 1956 Aquin High School graduate and after high school worked in his father's business Freeport Carburetor and Electric later known...

Apr 16, 2023

Patricia Louise (Herr) Cramer, 91, life partner and wife to Calvin for over 70 years, mother, grandmother and sister passed away at Cardinal View Senior Living in Middleton, Wisconsin on April 16, 2023.

Pat was born on Aug 8, 1931 to Vernon M. Herr and Beulah (Smith) Herr in the same room of a Dane County farmhouse...

Apr 16, 2023

James "Jim" Heiney, age 78, passed away at University Hospital in Madison on April 16, 2023, after a long series of illnesses. Jim was born in Madison, WI on April 13, 1945, to the late Orville and Berenice (Walker) Heiney.  Jim graduated from Sauk City High School; class of 1963.  He was...

Apr 16, 2023

Bonnie Marie Nelson, age 53, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, April 16, 2023 at University Hospital, Madison after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 15, 1969 to the late Herbert and Edna (Heidrich) Nelson. Bonnie was united in marriage to Alan Nolden on Oct. 15, 1994.

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Apr 16, 2023

Howard W Brining, age 81, passed away Sunday April 16 2023. Howard was born August 13, 1941 to George and Grace Brining in Blackwood New Jersey.

Howard entered the Marine Corp November 3, 1958, April 5 1965 he was with Hotel Company when they landed in Vietnam. 40 some years later he reunited with the men from...

Apr 15, 2023

Willis H.Selje "Bill" age 99, a long-time resident of Merrimac, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, April 15th at Columbia County Health Center. He was born in the township of Hampden on September 23, 1923 to Arthur & Edna Selje. He enlisted in the Armed Services at age of 19 and after his discharge he returned to Merrimac.

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Apr 14, 2023

Sharon A. Neuheisel, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2023. She was born in Spring Green on January 12, 1946 the daughter of the late Norbert and Eugenia (Meyer) Paulus. Sharon grew up in the Spring Green area and graduated from the River Valley School district. She was employed as a machine operator at Milwaukee Valve for...