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Audrey Emma (Bazzill) Thomas, age 89 of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital with her family by her side. Audrey, the daughter of Harry and Emma (Neis) Bazzill was born Jan. 25, 1927 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1944. On June 15, 1946 she was united in marriage to ......

Dorothy June Steinhoff formerly of Cuba City, went to find peace with her Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Oak Park Place.Dorothy was born June 15, 1924 to the late Herbert and Velda Splinter. She married Clifford Steinhoff in 1945 and to this union three children were born. Dorothy was a long time employee of the Telegraph H......

Lynn Kay Zick, age 59 of North Freedom/Denzer passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her home. Lynn, daughter of John and Catherine (Liddicoat) Bainbridge was born on March 26, 1957. She graduated from Baraboo High School, Class of 1975. She was united in marriage to Keith Olson in 1986; he preceded her in death i......

Emma Tirjer, age 96, of Baraboo, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016.Emma was born March 23, 1920 in Ostra, Romania, the youngest of ten children of Frank and Eva Tischler.Emma married Frank Tirjer on October 31, 1942. They were married 71 years. Together with their two sons they came from Austria to Chicago, IL in 1950 and then......

Marilyn E. Howell, age 81 of Endeavor joined her husband in heaven on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Marilyn, daughter of Lawrence and Evelyn (Aulis) Burke was born on Sept. 13, 1934 in Massachusetts. She attended West Suburban School of Nursing, Wheaton College and graduated with her nursing degree. On Sept. 10, 1955 she was united i......

John Clifford Turner, age 100 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows. John, son of Ivan and Ada (Maxwell) Turner was born June 3, 1916 in Melvin, Iowa. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1936. On December 3, 1940 he was united in marriage to Hazel Kurtz. John was the owner operator of Turner O......

On the morning of July 14, 2016 a new angel was made from our little Sonny Ray Sharks, Jr., 3 months 8 days old.Sonny Ray Sharks, Jr. was born in Baraboo at St. Clare Hospital at 8:20 a.m. April 6, 2016, only 7 lbs. 2 oz. and 19 inches. He was the only son to Meghan and Sonny Sharks and wonderful brother to three loving sisters,......

David Herritz, age 74, of North Freedom, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. David, son of Harry E. and Ella (Klukas) Herritz was born Oct. 12, 1941. On Aug. 15, 1961 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served an extended tour of duty in the Vietnam War. He was ho......

William "Bill" Shanks, age 89 of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Oak Park Place with his family by his side. William, son of W. Melvin and Helen (Messer) Shanks was born Feb. 3, 1927 in Caledonia Township. He graduated from Portage High School. On March 22, 1947 he was united in marriage to Virginia Fuller at S......

Donald R. Pierce, age 84 of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at home with his family by his side. Donald, son of Ralph and Lila (Alexander) Pierce was born Sept. 5, 1931 in Baraboo. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Sergeant in the 24th Infantry during the Korean War. After being ......