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Melvin Leroy Bratland, was born in Edgerton, WI on March 2, 1938 to the union of Melvin B. and Florence H. Bratland and passed away at the age of 79, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 peacefully surrounded by his loving family.Melvin is survived by his Ex-wife and best friend Mary Bratland; (6) ......

Mike Andersen passed away peacefully at his home November 7, 2017. His favorite thing in the world was spending time with his family - they meant the world to him. His second love was traveling anywhere. He learned to love hiking and backpacking at Glacier National Park and his training ground was Devils Lake State Park. Mike is......

Lorraine F. Hellewell, age 87 of Baraboo, passed peacefully into eternity on November 3, 2017 at Oak Park Place Independent Living with her two daughters by her side. Lorraine was born on October 27, 1930 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Millard and Winifred (Stevenson) Bergren. Lorraine met and married Louis P. Hellewell in 1947. They w......

Barbara Ann "Barb" McCollough, age 73 of Baraboo passed away with her family and friends by her side Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Center in Fitchburg. Barb, daughter of Victor and Dorothy (Jochman) Kowalke was born Dec. 9, 1943 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. Barb worke......

Elaine Katherine Pierce, age 87 of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday evening November 2, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows. Born March 2, 1930 to John & Mae (Tooley) Litscher on the Sauk Prairie at home by Pine Hollow where Badger Ordnance stood. The Litscher's moved near the marshes east of Baraboo by the Butterfield Bridge on Coun......

Gilbert R. Barton, age 83 of Baraboo passed away November 10, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born March 1, 1934 to Clive and Florence (Truan) Barton. He is survived by the love of his life Charlotte (Kaney) Barton of 47 years. Gilbert was in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956 and served as a photographer. Gilbert wa......

Andrew "Andy" T. Quale, age 64, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at home. Andy was born to Glenn and Marilyn (Nelson) Quale on December 9, 1952 in Baraboo. As a chef, Andy worked for Maple Bluff Country Club, Madison Club, Pooles Cuba Club, and Devi-Bara Resort. In his spare time, he enjoyed golf......

Mary H. Schenkat, age 92, of Baraboo and Jefferson, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Mary was born January 27, 1925 on the family farm near Benton, WI to Henry and Gertrude (Legler) Hoppenjan. She married Evan F. Schenkat May 15, 1951 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ben......

Rosemary "Rosie" E. Zimmerman, age 67 of Baraboo died unexpectedly surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 27, 2017. Rosie, daughter of Winfred and Helen (Joten) Larson was born April 4, 1950. She was raised on the family farm in Ettrick WI. After graduating High School she moved to Baraboo where she met Don and marri......

LaVerne (Vern) Richard Willey of Baraboo, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at Oak Park Place at the age of 82. LaVerne, son of Richard and Elsie (Klaetsch) Willey was born Aug. 4 1935 in Baraboo. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1954. On Oct. 5, 1957 he enlisted in the United State Marine Corps and proudly served until......