Obituary Listing

Apr 20, 2022

Raymond "Ray" Harland Merritt, age 86, passed away at his home in Prairie du Sac, WI on Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2022. He was born in Sioux Falls, SD on Mar. 29, 1936, to the late Harland and Gertrude (Hansen) Merritt. Ray graduated from Watertown High School; class of 1954. He went on to further his education at St. Olaf...

Apr 17, 2022

James "Jim" A. Kelter, age 78, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was born in Baraboo on April 26, 1943 to the late Alfred and Bernetta (Breunig) Kelter. After the unexpected death of Jim's beloved father Alfred, Jim's mother remarried Joseph Reuter who was a wonderful stepfather to Jim and...

Apr 16, 2022

Buel J. Cooke, passed away at the age of 92 on April 16, 2022. He was born in Mazomanie, WI on October 22, 1929, to the late John and Hazelle (Coldwell) Cooke. He graduated from Lodi High School, class of 1947. Buel served in the Air Force and received an honorable discharge. On September 1, 1956, he was united...

Apr 16, 2022

Walter A. Kirch Jr., age 84, passed away in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, Apr. 16, 2022.  He was born on the family farm on Feb. 9, 1938 to the late Walter and Imelda (Schneider) Kirch.  Walter was a graduate from the Mazomanie High School; class of 1957.  He worked in construction...

Apr 15, 2022

Barbara Jo Stenner, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Prairie du Sac on Friday, Apr. 15, 2022.  She was born Aug. 21, 1962 to the late Clarence and Lyla (Retz) Schabacker.   Barb attended and graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in 1980.  After high school, she became a mother to Jessica and Jack.  She later returned...

Apr 11, 2022

Robert F. Midthun, age 46 of Sauk City, passed away on April 11, 2022. He was born January 26, 1976, to William J. Midthun and Debra K. (Lipke) Midthun, He attended Sauk Prairie HS and obtained his HSED in 1994. He later went back to school and worked hard to obtain his Associate Degree in Arts and Science from...

Apr 5, 2022

Janet Kinzler Alm, age 91, passed away on April 5, 2022.

She was born on February 25, 1931 to Elmer and Bernice Pilger. Janet worked as a Chapter One teacher for 20 years. She was a member of Concordia United Methodist Church, loved to travel, spend time with her family, and play cards with her friends.

Apr 5, 2022

Dale Gene Pope, 98, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, surrounded by family at his lifelong home in Arena Township.  Born February 22, 1924, Dale was the only child of Vincent and Thelma (Smith) Pope of Arena, WI.  Dale often shared stories of his childhood. It was evident that he was a "willful and spirited" child as he delighted...

Apr 4, 2022

Trula Mae Mack passed away April 4 2022, after a short period with Agrace Hospice care center in Fitchburg. Her earthly departure was unexpected but an accepted blessing as events leading up to her passing were far too much for her little body to endure.

Trula was born on January 16, 1939 to Walter and Eudore Schoepp...

Apr 3, 2022

Mary Lou Schmitt, age 80, passed away in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her family on April 3, 2022.  She was born Sept. 3, 1941 to the late Reginald and Mareta (Swanson) McIntyre.  She was united in marriage to Eloi C. Schmitt on October 6, 1959 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lodi; he preceded her...

Apr 2, 2022

Fay A. Rolstad, at the age of 85, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2022 at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie.  She was born in Baraboo, WI on August 12, 1936, the daughter of Byrdell (Roy) Roundy.

Fay was married to Ronald (Mike) Rolstad on March 7, 1959.  She was employed at the Sauk Prairie High School for...

Apr 1, 2022

Lester "Les" P. Breunig, age 80, passed away in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 1, 2022.  He was born in Baraboo on March 5, 1942, to the late Roman E. and Agnes C. (Weynand) Breunig.  He attended St. Norbert's Catholic School in Roxbury and graduated from Sauk City High School in...

Mar 29, 2022

Glenn E. Herschleb, age 83, passed away peacefully at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City on Tuesday, Mar. 29, 2022.  He was born Jan. 20, 1939 to the late Harold and Emma (Thalacker) Herschleb.  He attended and graduated from Deforest High School graduating in the class of 1957.  Following High School, he enlisted in the U. S. Army.  Glenn...

Mar 29, 2022

LaVern Gieck, age 94, passed away March 29 after a brief illness.  Lavern was born at home in Denzer, Wi to George and Elsa(Malone) Gieck.

LaVern started his career as a milk hauler, then worked 31 years for Twin City Forms as a union carpenter.

He married Alice(Wirth)  April 7, 1956 and they would have...

Mar 28, 2022

Edwin "Pete" Soren Kastberg passed away 3/28/22 at Sauk Prairie Hospital. Pete and his twin Erwin (Dick) were born on 3/28/31 in Norwalk, Wisconsin to Earl and Anna (Arndt) Kastberg.

He attended Norwalk High School, graduating in the Class of 1949. He drafted into the Army in 1955. He was united in marriage to Marlene (Molly) Miller...

Mar 28, 2022

Peter P. Schoepp     1969 - 2022

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Peter P. Schoepp.

Peter was born on February 3 rd 1969.  He was preceded in death...

Mar 27, 2022

Melvin Mathias Ballweg, age 89, died on 3/27/2022 at home of natural causes.

Melvin was born on Feb. 5, 1933 at home, in the Township of Dane, son of Frank and Elizabeth (Laufenberg) Ballweg. Melvin attended St Martin's Catholic School through the 8 th grade and then was "farmed out" in his words to nearby farms until...

Mar 25, 2022

Robert F. "Bob" Bennett, age 84, of Verona passed away peacefully at the home of his son Michael in Merrimac, WI, on Friday, March 25, 2022. Bob was born on January 6, 1938, at the family home on Dry Bones Road between New Diggins and Leadmine, Wisconsin.

He was the oldest of 10 children. He graduated from...

Mar 22, 2022

James "Jim" W. Greiber, age 60, passed away after his battle with metastatic prostate cancer in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.  He was born in Sauk Prairie on March 20, 1962 to Richard and Geraldine (Pechan) Greiber.  Jim attended and graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in 1980.  He...

Mar 18, 2022

Beatrice E. Stratton, age 79, passed away Friday, Mar. 18, 2022 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo.  She was born July 29, 1942 to the late Leonard and Rosella (Gilbertson) Stratton.  She grew up in Chippewa Falls and attended "Chi High" Senior High School; graduating in 1960.  Beatrice worked various jobs raising her family. She was proud of...