Obituary Listing

Dec 10, 2020

Esther Helga Scott, age 94 of Prairie du Sac, died on December 10, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo. Esther was born on May 6, 1926 in Krem, North Dakota to the late Emanuel and Martha (Kruckenberg) Miller. On August 19, 1950 she was united in marriage to Walter James Scott in Cashmere, Washington. This marriage was blessed with...

Dec 5, 2020

Dolores "Dee" A. Zaby, age 78, passed away and God wrapped his arms around her on 12/5/2020 at Our House Assisted Living, Baraboo. She was born in Greensboro, Pennsylvania on December 1, 1942 the daughter of the late Steve and Elizabeth (Deak) Zaby. Dee had a strong faith in God, rarely missing Sunday Mass or any other church activity. Dolores...

Dec 3, 2020

Robert "Bob or Ringo" G. Ringelstetter, age 84, passed away Dec. 3, 2020 at The Pines in Prairie du Sac.  He was born at home in Ithaca on Apr. 24, 1936 to the late Rudy and Susan (Acketz) Ringelstetter.  Bob attended Spring Green High School, graduating in 1954.  Following High School he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...

Dec 2, 2020

On December 2, 2020, Duane Norman Meyer, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was born to the late Norman Meyer and Frances (Leykauf) Geise in Sauk City, Wisconsin on May 11, 1943.

Duane attended Sauk City High School and loved all sports. He was an avid Packer and Brewer fan, and even won many of...

Dec 2, 2020

Walter James Scott was born on October 20, 1920 in Superior, Wisconsin to Thomas Robert Scott and Adeline Vetch Scott. He attended schools in Superior and graduated from High School at the age of 16, having skipped two classes in grade school. When he was a Senior in High School, the Federal Government had a program for Seniors to take...

Dec 1, 2020

Robert B. Shively Sr., age 83 passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Pine Villa Memory Care community in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. He was born May 18, 1937 to the late (Taylor) Howard and Mary (Rader) Shively. Bob graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke, Virginia, class of 1955, and the University of Richmond in Virginia...

Dec 1, 2020

Katherine G. Howe, age 90, passed away at Maplewood Nursing Home Dec. 1, 2020.  She was born Aug. 25, 1930 to the late Edwin and Minnie (Wuerth) Gasser.  She was united in marriage to Alan "Putter" Howe on April 4, 1981; Alan preceded her in death on Mar. 25, 2001.  Together they enjoyed golfing and many travels including Switzerland,...

Nov 30, 2020

Frances "Fran" M. Krueger, age 68, entered into God's loving arms surrounded by her family on Monday, November 30, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Oshkosh to the late Herbert and Anita (Behn) Geffers on August 26, 1952.  In June 1971, Frances married the love of her life Frederick who lovingly cared for her until her journey...

Nov 27, 2020

Veronica "Ronnie" Walder, age 98, was brought to Heaven under the wings of angels to be with God on November 27, 2020. She was born on March 4, 1922 in Canada the daughter of Rogus and Julia (Yoner) Weichert.  She moved to Dane, WI when she was 7 days old.  She attended school in Dane.  She was employed by St....

Nov 23, 2020

Robert Henry Hopp, age 62, passed away after an extended illness on November 23, 2020. Rob was born on September 7, 1958, in Chicago, IL, to the late Robert Edward and Shirley (Wagnaar) Hopp. He grew up in Chicago and Palatine, IL, with his three older sisters – Kathy, Chris, and Debbie; the family later moved to Merrimac, WI,...

Nov 19, 2020

JoAnn Steckelberg, age 84, passed away peacefully after losing her battle to cancer on November 19, 2020 at IngleHaven Assisted Living in Mt. Horeb with her daughter Barbara by her side. She was born May 5th, 1936 to the late Rueben and Vernus (Leidig) Zick. She was united in marriage to Ivan Steckelberg on May 26, 1954....

Nov 18, 2020

Ronald D. Quam age 82 years, passed away November 18, 2020 at Maplewood NH of Sauk-Prairie, WI. He was born in Lodi on June 22, 1938, the son of the late Alvin and Bernice (Thompson) Quam. He attended Lodi schools. Ron enjoyed sports, Bowling, Golfing, Curling; Followed the Packers and Cubs. He served in the Air National Guard, and...

Nov 18, 2020

Nancy A. Grant of Lake Wisconsin/Merrimac passed away in her home on November 18, 2020. Nancy was born in Freeport, Illinois on July 31, 1935 to Fred and Agnes (Nehus) Peters. She married Richard (Dick) A. Grant on July 3, 1959. Nancy's parents purchased property on Lake Wisconsin in 1952. She spent weekends and vacations there for many years...

Nov 17, 2020

Russel J. Ditsch, age 86, passed away at Heartland Country Village in Black Earth, Nov. 17, 2020.  He was born in Merrimac on Mar. 25, 1934 to the late Roman and Marion (Gavol) Ditsch.  He worked hard for many years, retiring as a Welder for Barber Greene Equipment Manufacturing in Aurora, Il.  In his retirement you could find Russ...

Nov 16, 2020

Florence "Flo" G. Markgraf, age 101 passed away on November 16, 2020 in Waunakee Wisconsin. She was born in Lodi, Wisconsin on February 7, 1919, the eldest child of Frank and Della (Schueller) Dittberner.

She attended Lodi schools, graduating in 1937. She felt her excellent primary education led her to a great love of reading and libraries....

Nov 15, 2020

Robert R. Miller, age 75, of Black Earth, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at the Heartland Country Village Nursing Home in Black Earth after a long battle with lung cancer, with recent complications of Covid­19. He was born on June 29, 1945, in Richland Center, WI, the son of Raymond and Elizabeth (Persinger) Miller. Bob and his...

Nov 13, 2020

Richard J. Prisching, 94, a World War II veteran originally of Chicago, passed away on Friday, November 13th at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. Richard will be buried next to his beloved wife of 61 years, Elaine, who preceded him in death along with his parents, Teresa Rose and George, and brothers, Robert and George. He is survived...

Nov 12, 2020

Dorothy Mary (Lipka) Kelter left us gracefully and softly on Thursday, November 12, 2020, as her children surrounded her with love, gratitude, and encouragement for her journey home to God and her family in heaven. She was born on the North Side of Chicago on March 24, 1921, to Michael and Julia (Balok) Lipka. Her father died of tuberculosis...

Nov 9, 2020

Gary Lee Clement, age 52, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.  He was born in Baraboo Mar. 26, 1968 to Jim and Donna (Allert) Clement.  He attended Sauk Prairie High School.  Gary was a car guy; he liked hotrods, and hotwheels; if it had 4 wheels...

Nov 8, 2020

Joseph Edward Kelley, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 8, 2020, after a four-year battle with ALS. Joe was born on August 11, 1961, in Madison and grew up in Sauk City.

He is survived by his wife, Jodi (Johnson) Kelley; his daughters Morgan Kelley and Brenna Kelley; his mother, Donna (Baines) Kelley;...