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Carl Jeffery Brahmstead, age 87 of Baraboo died Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at home. Carl, son of Arthur and Charlotte (Scott) Brahmstead was born April 21, 1930 in Wisconsin Rapids. Carl proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force and was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Alford; she preceded him in d......

Dustin Edward Meeker, age 26 of Portage, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, Aug. 25, 2017 with his family at his side. Dustin, son of William and Tammy Meeker was born Oct. 26, 1990 in Madison. Dustin grew up in Wisconsin Dells, attended WDHS and graduated in 2009. He worked at Moosejaw throughout school until he joi......

Virginia Rose Marousek, 86, passed away Aug. 21, 2017 at Good Samaritan in Olathe, KS. Visitation 4-7:00 pm Mon., Aug. 28, 2017 at Redlin Funeral Home, 401 Madison Ave, Baraboo, WI, 53913 608-356-6571 with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Tues., Aug. 29, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 300 2nd......

Nancy A. Pretsch, age 49 of Baraboo passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Sauk Prairie Healthcare. Nancy daughter of Kenneth Pretsch, Sr. and Darlene Cypher was born April 19, 1968 in Beloit WI with a defective heart. Most of her school years were at Hillsboro, WI . She graduated at Beloit High School. Nancy came to Baraboo t......

Michael Dennis Fuhrman, 68 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully with his wife, Susan and good friend, Patty Russell by his side on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. Michael was born on Dec. 5, 1948 in Milwaukee to the late Warren "Mike" Fuhrman and Virginia (Austin) Fuhrman. He married Susan Bauer on Nov. 18, 1972. Their marriage was blessed......

Reid A. Kiefer, age 55 of Baraboo died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at home. Reid, son of Connie (Frances) Kiefer and Robert (Rita) Benson was born Sept. 1, 1961 in Portage, WI. He was a graduate of Portage High School. Reid worked as a contractor for many years but most recently was employed by Menards at the material desk. Reid was......

Arlene Martha (Swanson) Shew passed away after living 4 1/2 years at SCMCC on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at the age of 94; she was born Sept. 13, 1922 to Rex and Freda Swanson. She graduated in 1940. Arlene was married on Dec. 25, 1941 to Benjamin Franklin Shew. Arlene, along with her husband Ben, owned and operated the Park View I......

Carol L. Blystad, 77, of Baraboo, died on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Carol, daughter of George and Margaret (Duncan) Lestina, was born May 6, 1940 in Wilmette, Illinois. On August 26, 1967, Carol was united in marriage to Charles Blystad in Wilmette, IL. Carol graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a nursing degree. ......

Sheri Lee Kujak passed on Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 with her family at her side after a short battle with cancer at the age of 59. The bright light that Sheri carried with her dimmed just a bit on that day but will be carried on by her family and many friends.Sheri was born to Fran and Sharon Hawksford on April 9, 1958 in Amery......

Susan Wright, age 78 of Baraboo passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Susan, daughter of Harold and Veronica (Dutch) Dunn was born April 10, 1939 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She worked as a food service director for Camp Gray and Camp Webb for 25 years. She was also an advocate for batte......