Obituary Listing

Mar 28, 2018

Betty Ann Eastman Senger, 93, of Merrimac, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born May 10, 1924 near Union Center, Betty was the fourth child of eight born to Ethel Faye (Smith) and Walter Charles Eastman, Sr., a dairy farmer in Juneau and Vernon Counties. A sharp student and avid reader,...

Mar 27, 2018

Myrna Ellen Rischmueller, age 88, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Mar. 27, 2018. Myrna was born Jan. 21, 1930 the daughter of the late Oscar and Emma (Wawrok) Rischmueller, on the family farm in the township of Honey Creek, WI; a place she always loved.

Myrna worked at Oscar Mayer and part-time at the Alliant...

Mar 24, 2018

Dale W. Beich, age77. Dale did not go "gentle into that good night" but fought death every step of the way.  He eventually lost his struggle on March 24.  He will join Duane, Darin, Derryll, Butch and Mink in a better place.

Dale will be missed by his wife, Mary Ellen (Packard); daughter Shawnee (Bryan)...

Mar 21, 2018

Marvin Clay Henderson, age 67, died on March 21, 2018, at his home in Madison, following a lingering illness.  He was born in Chicago on August 15, 1950, to Lawrence and Audrey (Shelton) Henderson.  On May 31, 1980, he was united in marriage to Michele Taylor, in Milwaukee. Marvin had an admirable work ethic and spent decades working in a...

Mar 21, 2018

David George Falk, age 54, of Mazomanie, passed away peacefully on March 21 st at his home after a two year struggle with heart disease.  David was born in Norman, Oklahoma, on January 8, 1964, of Canadian immigrant parents.  He moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin, in 1967 where he graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1982.  He...

Mar 21, 2018

Roberta "Berta" Ann Maier, 55, of Baraboo, died peacefully on March 21, 2018 at the UW Hospital in Madison. She was born in Cincinnati on July 19, 1962, to Robert and Margery (Grinter) Timmons.

Berta graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in 1980. On October 7, 1983, she married Michael "Mike" Maier, a master electrician, with whom...

Mar 18, 2018

Hubert John Ramaker, age 94, passed away Mar. 18, 2018 at Pine Villa Memory Care in Prairie du Sac. He was born Apr. 7, 1923 to the late Lawrence and Bernadine (Debbink) Ramaker. Hubert graduated from Oostburg High School near Sheboygan; class of 1941. He was united in marriage to Pearl Selje on Oct. 20, 1942; she preceded him...

Mar 16, 2018

Virginia L. Bedord, age 94, passed away Mar. 16, 2018 at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. She was born Oct. 1, 1923 in Blue Island, Ill. to the late George and Clara (Schaffer) Fleischman. Virginia was united in marriage to George F. Bedord on Jan. 19, 1946; he preceded her in death on June 5, 2002. They met and worked...

Mar 15, 2018

Cynthia G. Shanks, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Merrimac on Mar. 15, 2018. She was born in Chicago, Ill on Apr. 11, 1943 to the late William M. and Evelyn E. (Sulski) Zielinski. She attended Immaculate Conception Grammer School and graduated from St. Peter & Paul in 1961. Following graduation she worked in the clerical department...

Mar 15, 2018

Chrystal B. Wawrock, age 93, of Leland, passed away on March 15, 2018 at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. Chrystal dedicated her life caring for others. She was a personal caregiver, for her parents, husband, daughter and countless residents at Maplewood nursing home. Always caring without complaint and  with a smile on her face. Chrystal was a wonderful cook.  Her holiday...

Mar 12, 2018

Jane C. Burdick, age 79, of Prairie du Sac, passed away on March 12, 2018 at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born on November 13, 1938, the daughter of Victor and Norine Keitel. Jane married Bud Burdick on January 1, 1991.   She worked at DEMCO INC for 25 years.  Jane enjoyed wintering in Florida, pontooning on Lake Wisconsin, sunbathing,...

Mar 3, 2018

Clara Bolton, age 91, passed away on March 3, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born Nov. 14, 1926 in the town of Prairie du Sac to the late Wallace and Mary (VonWald) Page.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life James R. Bolton on Apr. 7, 1948.  Together they raised 9 children.  In...

Mar 1, 2018

Carmen Louise Putney, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Merrimac on Mar. 1, 2018. She was born in Milwaukee on Feb. 9, 1940 to the late Roy and Eunice (Strerath) Niemi. Carmen was united in marriage to Gordon A. Putney on June15, 1963. She was employed with the High School Guidance Department in the New Berlin...

Feb 28, 2018

Don "CrowDog" Murry, age 72, walked on Feb. 28, 2018 from St. Clare Hospice house in Baraboo after a brief battle with cancer. He lived his life true to himself, with honor, and with generosity and kindness to those he loved.

CrowDog was very proud of his Native American Heritage and proud to be part of the...

Feb 28, 2018

M. Louise VanDusen, age  85, passed away on February 28, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare , Fitchburg. She was born October 13, 1932 in Arkansas to Alfred and Girlie Sue (Haynes) Taylor. Louise was united in marriage to Hubert VanDusen on March 14, 1967. He preceded her in death in 1995.  She loved life, her family ,  enjoyed crocheting, fishing, listening...

Feb 26, 2018

Dorothy Elizabeth Enge, passed away at the age of 101, on February 26th at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. Known for her creativity, perseverance, and devoted caring for family and community, Dorothy enjoyed a full and productive life.

Born to Halvor and Ida Sharpe, Dorothy lived in Portland, North Dakota, until moving to Fargo as a young woman...

Feb 25, 2018

Daniel "Danny" H. Frey, age 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Blackhawk on Sun. Feb. 25, 2018. He was born Feb. 13, 1961 at Sauk Prairie Hospital to Robert "Bob" and Beverly (Schara) Frey. Danny was a graduate of Sauk Prairie High School; class of 1979. He was united in marriage to Julie Deans on May 12,...

Feb 24, 2018

Arlene M. Schara, age 92, passed away on February 24, 2018, at Sauk Prairie HealthCare. She was born on December 19, 1925  in Arena, WI on December 19, 1925 the daughter  of John and Ella (Mellonberger) Amacher. Arlene was united in marriage to Iver Schara on September 18, 1943. She was employed by Wisconsin Dairies for many years. She is...

Feb 21, 2018

Doloris Marie Dickson, 91, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Residence, Fitchburg, Wis., on February 21, 2018. Doloris was born on November 12, 1926, in Spring Green, Wis., the daughter of Laurence and Helen Diehl Paul. Doloris graduated from Sauk City High School in 1944 and went on to become a beautician in Madison, Wis. During the mid 1940s, Doloris...

Feb 20, 2018

Loraine M. Wittwer, age 94, passed away on February 20, 2018 at the Sauk Prairie Hospital. She was born in West Point Township on July 28, 1923 the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Frey) Hochstein. She was united in marriage to Ernest J. Wittwer on June 9, 1948 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Lodi. Loraine was employed by...