George John Mech
Dec 26, 2016
George John Mech, age 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Merrimac on Dec. 26, 2016. He was born in Warsaw, Poland on Aug. 8, 1955. George immigrated to the United States at a very young age when his family settled in the Milwaukee area. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. George lived...
Dorothy "Nonnie" J. Goette
Dec 22, 2016
Dorothy "Nonnie" Jane Goette, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Thur. Dec. 22, 2016. She was born July 15, 1926 to the late Elmo and Tess (Dennis) Decker. Dorothy married Lowell C. Goette on Dec. 14, 1946; he preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 2012. Together she and Lowell farmed in the Merrimac...
Mary A. Endres
Dec 21, 2016
Mary A. Endres, age 94 of Roxbury/Prairie du Sac, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 surrounded by her family at Pine Villa after a brief illness. She was born in the Town of Perry on June 2, 1922 to Frank and Julia (Haag) Koenig. On October 22, 1953, she was united in marriage to Orville L. Endres at St. James...
James R. Price
Dec 20, 2016
James R. Price, age 87 died peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wabasha, Minnesota on February 7, 1929 to Patrick and Pauline (Safford) Price. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Lois (Shimniok) Price; and his four children; Mike (Denise) Price, Melody Ballweg, Marcia Price (Johnny Gerbitz) and...
Colleen A. Schutz
Dec 18, 2016
Our cherished and most beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend Colleen Ann Schutz, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Colleen was born on July 21, 1951 to Audrey (Reuter) and Edward Schutz. Though Colleen was small in stature her faith in God and love for her family had no bounds. We were all blessed to have her in...
Charles "Charlie" F. Galle
Dec 12, 2016
Charles "Charlie" Francis Galle, age 68, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Mon. Dec. 12, 2016 at Mayo Hospital in Rochester, Mn. He was born Jan. 30, 1948 in Dodgeville, WI to the late Joseph T. and Mary M. (Consolo) Galle. He attended Mineral Point High School, and was a well-respected athlete; graduating in the class of 1966....
Frieda Waldinger
Dec 5, 2016
Frieda Waldinger, age 101, passed away on December 5, 2016,at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. She was born in Freedom township on February 2, 1915 the daughter Paul and Emma (Mahlke) Pagel. She was united in marriage to Anton Waldinger in 1946. Frieda was a lifelong homemaker and farmer, in Troy township. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret; a sister,...
Shirley Ann Hooverson
Dec 3, 2016
Shirley Ann Hooverson, age 68, passed away on Dec. 3, 2016 at U.W. Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family. She was born in Portage on June 10, 1948 to the late Earl John and Mary Jo (Brocato) Dopp. She graduated from Portage High School; class of 1967 and later attended M.A.T.C. Shirley worked in the University Memorial Library for...
Deverne C. Simpson
Nov 29, 2016
DeVerne "Bud" Cecil Simpson, 84, of Mazomanie, WI passed away after a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 1, 1932; a New Year's baby to the late Sherman and Esther (Schoville)Simpson. He loved growing up on the family farm in Soldiers Grove, WI, and spending time with his dad. At the age of 16 he joined the service where...
James "Jim" R. Peterson
Nov 29, 2016
James "Jim" R. Peterson, age 63, passed away on Tues. Nov. 29, 2016 at Heartland Country Village in Black Earth. He was born July 13, 1953 to the late Russell and Ramona (Demby) Peterson. Jim was a graduate of River Valley High School; class on 1971. He was a former equipment operator for Gabe's and member of the Laborers Union;...
Mary E. Boettcher
Nov 24, 2016
Mary E. Boettcher, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thur. Nov. 24, 2016. She was born in Dodgeville, WI. on Dec. 16, 1951 to the late Clarence and Margaret (Lynch) Gorman. After her birth, Mary's mother Margaret passed away, and Mary was raised by her aunt Alice Gorman. She graduated River Valley High School; class of 1969....
Charles "Charlie" L. Ritchie
Nov 24, 2016
Charles "Charlie" L. Ritchie, age 100, passed away on Thurs. Nov. 24, 2016 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City, surrounded by his family. He was born June 11, 1916 in Monfort, WI to the late Jay L. and Arminda (Eastman) Ritchie. He married Shirley DeCot on June 9, 1945; she preceded him in death on Mar. 14, 2005. For...
Donald M. Hamlin
Nov 23, 2016
Donald "Don" M. Hamlin, age 88, passed away on November 23, 2016 at William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital, Madison. He was born on May 7, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late Donald and Elizabeth (Banke) Hamlin. Don was a U.S. Veteran having served from 1946 until 1953 during WWII and the Korean War. He was united in...
Robert J. France
Nov 20, 2016
Robert John France, age 92, of Prairie du Sac died on Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was born December 12, 1923 in Miles City, MT, the son of Robert and Aleda (Eggen) France. On July 6, 1952, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Marie Ewers of Soldiers Grove, WI. Bob worked as a foreman at Badger Village and at...
Raymond A. Hanson
Nov 17, 2016
Raymond A. Hanson, age 91, passed away on Thur. Nov. 17, 2016 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City. He was born in Poynette on May 25, 1925 to the late Andrew and Gertrude (Peterson) Hanson. Ray served in the United States Army 1st Calvary during both WWII and the Korean War. After 22 years of Military Service he retired...
Bethany B. Adams
Nov 17, 2016
Bethany B. Adams, age 72, passed away surrounded by her family at Agrace Hospice in Madison on Thurs. Nov. 17, 2016. She was born in Hartford, Conn. on June, 18, 1944 to the late Charles and Edna (Hagood) Baker. Bethany was united in marriage to Richard Adams on Nov. 28, 1979; he preceded her in death in July 2010. She...
Donna Marie Weeks
Nov 15, 2016
Donna M. Weeks, age 86, passed away after a long illness at Milestone Senior Living in Cross Plains on Tues. Nov. 15, 2016. Donna was born in 1930 in Soldiers Grove to the late Giles and Orpha (Dull) Bailey. She was united in marriage to Albert Weeks on June 11, 1949, the love of her life. Donna worked at Mueller...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Gerald Sweeney
Nov 14, 2016
Jeffrey Gerald Sweeney, age 58, passed way unexpectedly at his home on Mon. Nov. 14, 2016. He was born in Dodgeville on Apr. 26, 1958 to Gerald and Mary (Harrington) Sweeney. Jeff graduated Wis. Heights High School; class of 1976. He enjoyed working on the farm, making fine wine, truck and tractor pulls, Friday night car races at Oregon Speedway,...
Paul R. Schneller
Nov 10, 2016
Paul Reuben Schneller, both came into and left this world way too soon. Paul was a fighter from the beginning born three month pre-mature on December 9, 1989 in Prairie du Sac WI. Paul left this world on November 10, 2016 at his home in Tampa FL. Initial reports indicated that he passed away due to an enlarged heart, but...
Martin A. Halsted
Nov 8, 2016
Martin A. Halsted, age 68, passed away at his home in Lynnwood, WA on November 8, 2016. He was born in Baraboo, WI on June 28, 1948, the son of George L. Halsted and Dorothy B. Koebel. Martin was a US Veteran having served in the Air Force as an instructor and in the Army for over 20 years and...
