Obituary Listing

Jun 22, 2025

Robert "Bob" Donald Thompson, age 83, of Merrimac passed away in the comfort of his own home on Sunday, June 22, 2025 surrounded by his family.  He was born May 9, 1942 in Belvidere, Ill to the late Dock and Iola "Mickey" (Canode) Thompson and was nicknamed "Robin" by his dad.  His family moved and settled in the Merrimac...

Jun 21, 2025

Roberta "Robbie" Ann Hager, age 63, of North Freedom, WI, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

Born on March 19, 1962, to Florian and Darlene (Bender) Grauvogl, Robbie was raised with a deep love for life, family, and the outdoors. She graduated from Sauk...

Jun 21, 2025

James H Weeks, Lieutenant Colonel, US Army (Ret): Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Passed peacefully 6/21/2025 at age 91 in Prairie du Sac, WI. Previously a long-term resident of Henderson, IA, Jim's military service took him and his family to multiple states and countries. Jim's love of family, dedication to country, humor, never-ending curiosity and mastery of...

Jun 19, 2025

Ruth Ann Larson, age 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, after a long and courageous battle with scleroderma.

Ruth Ann was born on February 6, 1952, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to the late Russell and Ramona (Demby) Peterson. She graduated from River Valley High School in Spring Green in...

Jun 17, 2025

Thomas "Tom" John Sandeman, 77, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at The Methodist Hospital in The Woodlands, Texas, on June 17, 2025, following a prolonged illness. He was surrounded with the love of his devoted wife and children.

Born on February 11, 1948, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Albert and Iola (Neff) Sandeman, Tom's...

Jun 15, 2025

I n Loving Memory of Eileen Marie (Hetzel Meixelsperger) VanAcker (October 8, 1937 – June 15, 2025)

With deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Eileen M. (Hetzel Meixelsperger) VanAcker of Mazomanie, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Sunday, June 15,...

Jun 11, 2025

Deane A. Yanke, age 96, passed away June 11, 2025, at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. He was born on December 29, 1928, the son of the late Andrew and Ethel (Mallon) Yanke. He graduated from Prairie du Sac High School in 1947. Deane was united in marriage to Jean M. Schluter in July 1950, and they raised three children....

Jun 10, 2025

Donna (Niederklopfer) Barton, age 73 of Baraboo, WI passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2025, at the UW Hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by loved ones.

Donna was born December 27th, 1951, in Baraboo, WI. to the late Donovan and Thelma (Pauley) Niederklopfer. She grew up in Sauk Prairie WI and graduated from Sauk Prairie High School...

Jun 7, 2025

Kevin Herman Anderson, age 68, of Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by loved ones.

Kevin was born on March 1, 1957, at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. He graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in 1976 and built a life...

Jun 7, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Allan Pete, age 54, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at U.W. Hospital in Madison.  He was born Jan. 4, 1971 in Richland Center to Dennis B. and Frances (Ryman) Pete.

Greg went on to work at Oscar Mayer in Madison for over 15 years and later at Melster Candy Company in Janesville.  He made...

Jun 7, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Allan Pete, age 54, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at U.W. Hospital in Madison.  He was born Jan. 4, 1971 in Richland Center to Dennis B. and Frances (Ryman) Pete.

Greg went on to work at Oscar Mayer in Madison for over 15 years and later at Melster Candy Company in Janesville.  He made...

May 27, 2025

Dianne S. (Theis) Duhr, age 81, passed away at Sauk Prairie Hospital on May 27, 2025.  She was born on July 10, 1943, to Werner and Evelyn (Nonn) Theis. Dianne attended Mazomanie High School, graduating in 1961. She was united in marriage to Earl Duhr at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Martinsville on October 7, 1961.  They were blessed...

May 26, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" R. Bongard, age 92, of Prairie du Sac, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025.  If you knew Liz, you loved her. Probably.  Spunky, stubborn, sassy, and supremely loved, she had a big personality and was the life of the party—unless she had to leave early to go home and read her daily newspaper.

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May 23, 2025

Mark Alan Laufenberg left this world surrounded by his feline family, Orpheus, Rennie, George Clooney and newly acquired kitten Eddie on May 23, 2025, at his home in Clermont, Florida. The son of Milt and Betty Laufenberg was born in Prairie du Sac, Wi on May 17, 1962. He attended Sauk Prairie High school. In 1979 Mark enlisted in...

May 23, 2025

Maxine A. Hamm, age 98, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at the Pines Assisted Living in Prairie du Sac.  She was born Feb. 20, 1927 to Clarence and Agnes (Stombaugh) Grindle.  She was united in marriage to Lawrence Post on Apr., 13, 1944; he preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1986.  She later remarried Lyle E....

May 15, 2025

Kay J. Beres (87) peacefully passed surrounded by family into eternal life and joined her beloved husband Robert, on Thursday, May 15th, 2025.  Kay was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.  She was born on October 16, 1937, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Harold (Tubby) Kinyon and Gertrude (Gauss) Kinyon.

Kay was united in marriage...

May 13, 2025

Nancy C. Willey, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Four Winds Nursing Home in Verona after a nearly 8-year struggle with Alzheimer's and dementia.  She was born Sept. 15, 1938 to the late Joseph and Florence (Worthing) Miller.  She graduated from the Lodi High School; class of 1956.  She was united in marriage to...

May 11, 2025

Brian Patterson left this earth on May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton, Florida.

Born on February 13, 1972, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, Brian was the youngest son of Melvin Patterson and Carol (Jensen) Hehenberger.   He grew up mostly in central Wisconsin, and spent his professional life living in Wisconsin,...

May 11, 2025

Keith E. Sprecher, age 89, passed away on May 11, 2025, in Appleton, WI with his family at his side.  He was born on the family farm in Black Hawk, WI on January 1, 1936, to Elias and Ellen (Gasser) Sprecher, the youngest of 8 children.  He graduated from Prairie du Sac High School in 1955.  After high school,...

May 11, 2025

Shirley Eunice (Mallon) Litscher Albers, age 87, of Leland, WI, passed away on Mother's Day, May 11, 2025, at home, with her family by her side.  She was born at the Reedsburg Hospital November 8, 1937, the daughter of Roy and Eunice (Stolte) Mallon, the second of four children.

She was baptized and confirmed at St. John...