Obituary Listing

Jul 13, 2021

Cheri R. Slaney, age 69, passed away July 13, 2021, after an extended illness, with her loving life partner, Joe Motisi, by her side. Cheri was loved and cherished by Joe, her family, and many dear friends.  She loved life and lived it to the fullest.  She laughed often and easily and brought joy to all around her. Cheri was...

Jul 13, 2021

Martin Clyde Scott, age 76, passed away at his home on July 13, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, Ill to the late Rev. Bervie and Mildred (Rauworth) Scott.  Martin attended St. Croix Falls and Cuba City High Schools; graduating in 1964.  He went on to earn an Associate's Degree in Accounting from MATC before enlisting in the U.S....

Jul 6, 2021

Jack Eugene Kirner, age 87 of Prairie du Sac, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at home on Water Street.   He was born on January 18, 1934 to Benjamin and Clara (Kessler) Kirner.  He was married July 19, 1958 to his bride of 58 years, Patricia Ann Stewart.

Jack was a graduate of Prairie du Sac...

Jul 3, 2021

Donna Marie (Getschman) Purcell, of Merrimac, passed away on July 3rd,2021. Born November 12th, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI. Donna was the middle child of  Robert Theodore Getschman and Cora Regina (Reddeman) Getschman. Soon after Donna's birth the family moved to a farm just north of  Baraboo.

During the Great Depression at the age of 9 in 1938,...

Jul 2, 2021

Lenore Emma Ryan, age 83, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home, July 2, 2021.  She was born in Madison on Dec. 30, 1937 to the late Gustave and Lavina (Hein) Schmitt.  She attended grade school at St. Michael's in Dane and graduated from Lodi High School; class of 1956.   Lenore was united in marriage to...

Jul 2, 2021

Vera M. Sprecher, age 90, went to her heavenly home on July 2, 2021. She was born in Richland Center on February 22, 1931, to Fred and Louise (Blynn) Fredrickson. She grew up on a farm west of Plain and graduated from Spring Green High School in 1949. She placed her faith in Jesus Christ at a church youth...

Jun 29, 2021

Roy Clarence Pickhard lived 25,200 days, 20 hours, 38 minutes (Born: 6/30/1952 Passed: 6/29/2021).  He passed away surrounded by his family at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI.  He diligently fought a battle against Valley Fever pneumonia.  Roy was the first of 6 children, Russ (Debbie) Pickhard, Al (Tammy) Pickhard, Carol (Danny) Monte, Lois (Roger) Garbisch and Clarice (Tom)...

Jun 28, 2021

Anna Olah, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 28, 2021 at Sauk Prairie Hospital.  She was born June 6, 1928 in Rott am Lech, Germany to the late Ulrich and Kreszenz Ruf.  Anna was united in marriage in Germany in 1952 to Frank Olah, Sr. and they immigrated to the United States soon...

Jun 28, 2021

Ellen L. (Mack) Schmitt, age 67, of Roxbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by her sons and daughters-in-law on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Meriter Hospital after battling lymphoma and pneumonia. She was born on May 3, 1954 in Baraboo to the late, Herman and Blanche (Breunig) Mack. She married the love of her life, DuWayne Schmitt on Sept. 30,...

Jun 23, 2021

LaVerne John "Buster" Reible, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2021 after a brief illness.  Born on June 13, 1944 in Baraboo, WI the eleventh of twelve children to Carl and Magdalen (Henning) Reible. Buster grew up on the family farm in Roxbury and took over after his parents retired.  He was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic...

Jun 23, 2021

Clarence August Welke, loving brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully June 23, 2021 at the UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin at age 90.

Clarence was born to Walter and Caroline (Dahn) Welke on July 18, 1930 in Sauk County, Wisconsin. He graduated from Sauk County Normal School and taught school for five years, which he...

Jun 21, 2021

Kenneth C. Johnson, age 75, passed away at his home in Mazomanie on June 21, 2021.  He was born in Stoughton on Aug. 25, 1945 to Arthur and Dorothy (Simonson) Johnson.  Ken graduated from Sun Prairie High School and went on to attend Wis. School of Electronics.  He worked for U.W. Enzyme Research Institute for over 30 years.  Ken...

Jun 19, 2021

Edwin F. Schroeder, age 94, passed away June 19, 2021 at Greenway Manor in Spring Green. He was born in Reedsburg, WI on November 15, 1926, the son of Frederick and Iva (Buss) Schroeder. Edwin went to Rural Reedsburg Area School, graduated the 8th grade, he joined the Navy in 1944-1946 on the U.S.S. Birmingham (CL-62), he was stationed in...

Jun 17, 2021

Toni Lea Colby, age 59, of Arena passed away unexpectedly at her vacation home near Duluth, MN on June 17, 2021.  She was born in Wilmington, Il. on May 29, 1962 to Robert and Devona (Jones) Wright.  She attended High School in Wilmington, Il and graduated in the class of 1980.  Following High School, she enlisted in the U.S....

Jun 15, 2021

Mark Ballweg, age 65, passed away at his home on June 15, 2021. He was born in Madison on July 11, 1955, the son of the late Edward and Lenora Ballweg. Mark and his loving wife of more than 38 years raised two children, Ashley and Tom. Mark loved his family dearly.  His greatest joy was being a...

Jun 14, 2021

Willard Laverne Yngsdal led a wonderful life for 96 years until his passing on June 14, 2021, at the Pines Assisted Living in Prairie du Sac. He was born in Clifton, Roxbury Township on September 16, 1924, to William and Martha (Zug) Yngsdal. He worked with his father and brothers in the creation and maintenance of the original nine-hole...

Jun 14, 2021

Francis "Francie" J. Hetzel, age 82 of Plain, WI passed away into eternal life on June 14, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI.  He was born on November 27, 1938, to Alois and Clara (Hartl) Hetzel.  He was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Plain, WI.  Survivors include his many siblings starting with J (Sonnie)...

Jun 14, 2021

Merlin Leroy Luher, born on February 3 rd ., 1937 in Potosi Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday June 14 th ., 2021 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City at age 84. Merlin enjoyed sports and graduated from Prairie du Sac High School. He continued hunting and fishing with his friends throughout his younger years and became an excellent...

Jun 11, 2021

Carol A. Linley, age 86, passed away June 11, 2021, at Heartland Country Village, Black Earth. She was born in Wisconsin on March 30, 1935, the daughter of the late Francis and Azita (Borman) Lucey. Carol graduated from Mazomanie High School in 1953 and was united in marriage to Dave Linley on October 30, 1965. She was employed by...

Jun 10, 2021

Melvin Arthur Zech passed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, on June 10, 2021. Mel was born at the Sauk Prairie Hospital on October 3, 1956 to Arthur and Yvonne "Lou" (Giese). He attended Sunday School and was later confirmed into the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Denzer, WI. He was a life long member of...