Willard Elmer Schumann
Oct 15, 2017
Willard Elmer Schumann, age 89, passed away at his home on October 15, 2017. He was born on February 24, 1928, the son of the late Elmer J. and Jennie Marie (Rassmussen) Schumann. He was a graduate of Mazomanie High School and later from M.A.T.C. in accounting. On September 27, 1952 he was united in marriage to Pearl G. Olbrecht...
Robert Francis Henry Meili
Oct 12, 2017
Robert "Bob" Francis Henry Meili, age 74, of Arena, passed away at his home Thur. Oct. 12, 2017 surrounded by his wife and children. Bob courageously battled with cancer for over 12 years. He underwent many surgeries and did so without complaint and remained active and involved with his family and friends and always doing for others. He was able...
Maxine L. Johnson
Oct 7, 2017
Maxine L. Johnson, died Oct 7, 2017 at Maplewood Skilled Nursing Facility in Sauk Prairie, WI due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis. She was born in New London, WI on July 14, 1941 to Max and Lillian Hansen. She married Ronald Johnson Feb 17, 1962. They lived most of their married life in Cumberland, WI where they raised their 2...
Arlene L. Wipperfurth
Oct 5, 2017
Arlene L. Wipperfurth, age 90, died on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at home surrounded by family. She was born on the family farm on March 19, 1927, the daughter of the late Bernard "Bennie" and Emma (Willey) Henn. She was united in marriage to Sylvester "Wipp" Wipperfurth on October 21, 1947. Before starting her family, she worked for Commonwealth Telephone...
James Staff
Oct 1, 2017
James Staff, of Sauk City, died on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was 82. He was born on November 19, 1934 in Blair. He married Delores Hanson on June 15, 1957, and together they had sons Bradley (Sally) and David (Rita). He received degrees from UW-Stevens Point and UW-Madison. Jim taught English at Sauk...
Andrew John Fortier
Sep 29, 2017
Andrew John Fortier, age 59, passed away at his home on Fri. Sept. 29, 2017 after a valiant battle with lung cancer with his wife Robin at his side. He was born in New Jersey on Mar. 31, 1958 to the late Armand and Kathleen (Tomaro) Fortier. Andrew married Robin Cornford-Ohlert on Aug. 26, 2006. He enjoyed the outdoors, the...
Thomas J. Sollmann
Sep 29, 2017
Thomas J. Sollmann - Merrimac, age 49, passed away at University Hospital in Madison on Fri. Sept. 29, 2017. He was born in Chicago, Ill on May 10, 1968 to Adam and Klara (Bandle) Sollmann. He graduated from Mather High School in Chicago; class of 1986. Following High School, he obtained an associates degree and enlisted in the United States...
Kevin "Ole" H. Oleson
Sep 26, 2017
Kevin "Ole" Oleson, 43, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, September 26, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Kevin was born March 24, 1974 to Harold and Karen (Ticknor) Oleson. He had a love for growing up in Harlow Acres, enjoying the Witwen Parade and riding with the "Harlow Angels" bicycle gang. He was a 1992 graduate of Sauk Prairie...
Steven E. Cullen
Sep 21, 2017
Steven E. Cullen, 67, passed away Thursday, September 21st at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born in Madison, on May 12th, 1950, and lived all his life in Sauk Prairie. The son of the late James and Monica (Schroeder) Cullen, he was united in marriage to Faye Huerth on May 12th, 1973. Steve was a commercial electrician for...
Sheila A. Disrud
Sep 19, 2017
Sheila (LaBelle) Disrud, age 65, passed away September 19, 2017. Sheila was born February 22, 1952 in Roxbury, WI to the late Gordon and Jeanette (Reuter) LaBelle. Sheila married in 1972 to Virgil Disrud of Mount Horeb. She was preceded in death by her son Tim Disrud of Verona, her brother Leon LaBelle of San Jose, CA and her sister...
Loretta F. Bickford
Sep 19, 2017
Loretta Florence Bickford died at her home on September 19, 2017. She was born on August 7, 1924 in Beloit, WI to Hattie and Otto Neumann. Loretta was the girl's valedictorian and star athlete of Beloit High School class of 1942. She graduated from UW-Madison's nursing school in 1947. She met her husband, Melvin Bickford, when she went to the...
Claire Elwyn Richardson
Sep 17, 2017
Claire Elwyn Richardson, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born Jan. 13, 1933 in Cable, WI to the late Clinton and Florence (Walker) Richardson. He attended school in Cable and graduated from Watertown High School in 1951. He attended U. W. River Falls graduating with...
Paul R. Sprecher
Sep 17, 2017
Paul R. Sprecher, age 72, passed away on September 17, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, WI. He was born in Baraboo, WI on November 20, 1944 the son of the late Roy and Virginia (Rehbein) Sprecher. Paul was united in marriage to Mary Bretsch on August 28, 1965. He was a lifelong farmer enjoyed working the land, hunting, fishing...
Gregg "Huck" C. Huckabone
Sep 10, 2017
Gregg Charles Huckabone "HUCK", age 67, received his angel wings on the evening of Sept. 10, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. HUCK was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 30, 1950 the son of the late Franklin and Margaret (Brown) Huckabone. He was a U.S. Veteran deployed in Vietnam in the Marine Corps. Huck was united in...
George John Alt
Sep 7, 2017
George John Alt, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Thurs. Sept. 7, 2017 on what would have been his mother's 99th birthday. From his unexpected arrival two months premature through his final tractor ride, George lived life to the fullest. He was born in Reedsburg on Dec. 9, 1949 to Alphonse J. and Florence M. (Liegel) Alt. He was named...
Arletta Mae Wachter
Sep 1, 2017
Arletta Mae Wachter, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Fri. Sept. 1, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 26, 1933 in Baraboo to the late Edwin and Selma (Buelow) Garske. Arletta was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo and later confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leland in 1947. She was...
Donald O. Bartnick
Aug 26, 2017
Donald "Don" Orval Bartnick, age 70, passed away August 26, 2017, at his home surrounded by family after courageously battling for two years against cancer. He was born in Baraboo, WI, on November 17, 1946. Don was a US Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He was united in marriage to Judith Henn on April 8, 1967, at St. Barnabas,...
Dean A. Skolos
Aug 22, 2017
Dean A. Skolos, age 89, passed away on August 22, 2017 at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. He was born in Westby, WI on October 28, 1927, the son of the late Willy and Tillie (Thompson) Skolos. Dean was a US veteran having served in the Air Force. He was united in marriage to Lela Dowler on March 15, 1957. She...
Kenneth J. Brickl
Aug 19, 2017
Kenneth Joseph Brickl, age 79 of Sauk City, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 9, 1938 to the late Al and Evelyn (Fingerhut) Brickl. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in Korea. Upon return to the states, he met his future wife, Tenchie Martinez while stationed...
Allen "Hans" Vertein
Aug 19, 2017
Allen "Hans" Vertein, 86, passed away at home on August 19, 2017. He was born in North Freedom, WI on June 15, 1931 to George and Agnes (Steinhorst) Vertein. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Springs. Allen married Marie Gschwendner on April 30, 1955. They were blessed with 4 children, Rick, Cheri, Joanne, and Sandy....
