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James A. Kraemer

James A. Kraemer

Jan 9, 2018

James A. Kraemer, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 09, 2018 in Temple, Texas. He was born on May 15, 1943, the son of the late Sylvester and Mary (Walsh) Kraemer. He was united in marriage to Eileen Curtis on September 5, 1966. Jim was employed by Madison Kipp Corporation for 43 years. He served in the National...

Arletta June Bare

Arletta June Bare

Jan 3, 2018

Arletta June Bare, age 90, passed away at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City, on Jan. 3, 2018. She was born Jan. 22, 1927 to the late John and Beulah (Dorward) Roth in Deer Creek Il. Arletta graduated from Goshen College in Goshen, In. with a teacher's certificate and moved to Mt. Pleasant Ia. where she taught in a one...

James "Jim" D. Merlet

James "Jim" D. Merlet

Jan 1, 2018

James D Merlet, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 1st, 2018 at his home in Prairie du Sac. He was born on June 23, 1941 in Beloit, the son of the late Carroll and Edith Merlet. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1959. He attended the University of Wisconsin Madison where he played baseball for the...

Nancy J. Marks

Nancy J. Marks

Jan 1, 2018

Nancy Jean Marks, age 68, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking, baking and walking outdoors, but above all else, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Along with raising three children, she was her husband's partner in business for 36 years. She was dearly...

James "Jim" W. Labelle

James "Jim" W. Labelle

Dec 31, 2017

James "Jim" W. LaBelle, age 75, passed away Dec. 31, 2017 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Jim was born Aug. 15, 1942 to the late Ralph and Mary (Falkenstein) LaBelle. He was united in marriage to Patricia Mulcahy on Mar. 27, 1964; she preceded him in death on July 26, 2014. He worked for Madison Kipp Corp. in Madison for...

William "Bill" G. Ziegler

William "Bill" G. Ziegler

Dec 31, 2017

William "Bill" Gerard Ziegler, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 31, 2017, from an automobile accident. He was born in Madison on Sept. 26, 1966, to the late Marvin and Theresa (Maly) Ziegler. Bill was a graduate of Lodi High School; class of 1985. He was employed at Meffert Oil in Waunakee for the last 25 years. Bill was...

Simon Dischler

Simon Dischler

Dec 29, 2017

Simon Dischler, age 94, passed away on December 29, 2017 at St Clare Hospital, Baraboo. He was born on May 25, 1923 the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Laubmeier) Dischler. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Pulvermacher on June 22, 1950 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Sauk City. Simon was a US Veteran having served in...

Rosemary Deneen

Rosemary Deneen

Dec 27, 2017

"Peace in the Valley." Rosemary Deneen, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 11, 1929, the daughter of the late Francis and Della Dowdell. She was united in marriage to Joe Deneen, who preceded her in death on January 19, 2005. Rosemary felt great affection and gratitude...

Michael "Mikey" Lee Nelson

Michael "Mikey" Lee Nelson

Dec 26, 2017

Michael "Mikey" Lee Nelson, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 26, 2017. He was born to Dale and Sandy (Lawton) Nelson. Mikey graduated from Sauk Prairie High School; class of 2001. He enjoyed fishing and camping, fast cars and NASCAR racing. Mikey was a skilled construction worker and currently was employed with A1 Roofing in Wisconsin Rapids. He is...

Lawrence "Larry" E. Neumaier

Lawrence "Larry" E. Neumaier

Dec 21, 2017

Lawrence "Larry" E. Neumaier, age 68, passed away Dec. 21, 2017 at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse after an unexpected cardiac event. Though Larry may be gone, he lives on, as he chose to be an organ donor. He was born May 23, 1949 to the late Richard and Norma (Zick) Neumaier. Larry graduated Sauk Prairie High School; class of...

Anthony "Tony" J. Statz

Anthony "Tony" J. Statz

Dec 20, 2017

Anthony "Tony" J. Statz, age 86, passed away on December 20, 2017. He was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on December 9, 1931 to the late Leonard and Agnes (Laufenberg) Statz. He was united in marriage to Claire J. Hamerla on May 1, 1965. Tony was a proud graduate of St. Norbert's School in Roxbury. Because of his...

Jane T. Kruchten

Jane T. Kruchten

Dec 19, 2017

Jane T. Kruchten, age 63, passed away on December 19, 2017 at her home. She was born in Madison on June 17, 1954, the daughter of the late Cyril and Margaret (Ripp) Meier. Jane was united in marriage to Steven Kruchten on April 3, 1976. She is survived by her husband, Steve, of Dane; her siblings, John (Lois) of Lodi,...

Florence M. Ballweg

Florence M. Ballweg

Dec 18, 2017

Florence M. Ballweg, age 96, passed away at the Pine Villa in Prairie du Sac on Dec. 18, 2017. She was born at home in Roxbury on July 3, 1921 to the late Norbert and Mary (Keleny) Breunig. She was a graduate of Sauk City High School; class of 1939. Florence was united in marriage to Ervin F. Ballweg on...

Beverly E. Westphal

Beverly E. Westphal

Dec 17, 2017

Beverly E. Westphal, age 86, passed away peacefully, with family by her side on December 17, 2017 at the Meadows in Spring Green. She was born on March 24, 1931, the daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Punswick) Barsness. As a young girl, she loved music and enjoyed singing duets with her sister Marilyn. Beverly graduated from Black Earth...

Janice R. Bender

Janice R. Bender

Dec 16, 2017

Janice Ruth Bender (Wintermantel), age 92, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2017, at The Pines Assisted Living Center in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. She was deeply loved and is now survived by her three children: Craig Bender (Christie), Bruce Bender (Judy), Shelley White (Wayne), six grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents (George...

Elaine Evelyn Gray

Elaine Evelyn Gray

Dec 8, 2017

Elaine Evelyn Gray, age 86, passed away Fri. Dec. 8, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born at home in Mazomanie on June 20, 1931 to the late Cyrus and Mabel (Huset) Jordan. Elaine graduated from Mazomanie High School; class of 1950. She was united in marriage to Gordon Ernest Gray on Oct. 20, 1950; he preceded...

Rita K. Haas

Rita K. Haas

Dec 5, 2017

Rita K. Haas, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at University Hospital in Madison on Dec. 5, 2017. She was born Mar. 4, 1958 to Lester and Donna Nachreiner. She attended Sauk Prairie Schools. Rita was united in marriage to Dean R. Haas on Aug. 12, 1978; he preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 2011. She had a love for...

Caroline Steiner

Caroline Steiner

Dec 4, 2017

Caroline Shanks Steiner, age 91, entered her heavenly home on Mon. Dec. 4, 2017. She was born Dec. 15, 1925 to John and Sarah Shanks in Belfast Northern Ireland. Caroline met her husband Victor L. Steiner during World War II Era. Victor was in the Army Air Corps and Stationed at Langfield Lodge outside Belfast. He was discharged in 1946...

James "Jim" F. Klippel

James "Jim" F. Klippel

Dec 4, 2017

James "Jim" F. Klippel, age 72, passed away at Agrace Hospice in Madison on Dec. 4, 2017 with his wife Janice at his side. He was born in Milwaukee on Aug. 21, 1945 to the late Wallace and Kathleen (Lennon) Klippel. As a young man, Jim and his older brother Tom took the streetcar to the Hales Corner's Speedway every...

Leo Jeselski

Leo Jeselski

Dec 3, 2017

Leo Jeselski, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2017 during ambulance transport to UW Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 6, 1935. Leo was employed at Westvaco Corp in Chicago as a Supervisor for over 25 years and was fortunate enough to retire at the age of 55 and then moved...

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