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Lewis M. Peterson, age 95 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at his home at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living. He was born Aug. 7, 1921, the son of Ethel and Marvin Peterson. He was proud to serve his country during World War II as an infantryman in General George Patton's army during the Battle of the Bulge. H......

Born June 9, 1932 Died October 30, 2016 Fred Bayer, Baraboo, passed away in his sleep the morning of October 30, 2016 in the same house in which he was born, some 84 years plus earlier. However, it would be an understatement to say that Fred did much and traveled many miles between these two events. What follows are just some......

Carroll I. Andrews, born Aug. 1, 1942, passed away Oct. 22, 2016 at age 74 at his home in Wisconsin Dells, WI of natural causes. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at 1120 Dallas St., Sauk City, WI (Ramaker building). Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m.; Perry......

Carol Lynn Tauber, age 66 of Baraboo passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at St. Clare Meadows. Carol, daughter of Donald and Ruth (Nelson) Tauber was born March 12,1950 in Michigan. Her hobbies included making latch hook rugs, beading Christmas ornaments and drawing. Carol also enjoyed spending time with her family. She is ......

Kathleen "Kathy" Egan, 87, from Baraboo, passed away on October 19, 2016. Kathy was born in Minneapolis, MN, and lived in many states until moving to Baraboo in 1974 and consider this to be home. Kathy retired from Home Health United where she worked in the Baraboo, Reedsburg and Madison locations. Kathy enjoyed working around h......

Lottie C. Rambo, age 95 of Baraboo died on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Oak Park Place with her family by her side. Lottie, daughter of George and Ruby (Kimmel) Hansen was born Feb. 1, 1921 in Iowa. She was united in marriage to George L. Rambo in 1943. Lottie had various careers throughout her life including working as a sub......

Ida May Alice Ferstl, age 75 of North Freedom died on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at home with her loving family and dog, Chico by her side. Ida, daughter of Clyde and Alice (Page) Burwell was born Sept. 19, 1941 in Baraboo. She was united in marriage Carl Ferstl. Ida was active with the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 172 in North Fr......

Rex D. Thomas, age 93 of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 with his family by his side. Rex, son of Perry and Irma (Davis) Thomas was born Feb. 19, 1923 in River Falls, WI. He attended Leach Creek Grade School and Baraboo High School. He proudly served in WWII in the Third Army, fourth armored. On June 15, 1946 he wa......

Rudolph "Rudy" Conrad Peterson, Jr., age 79 of Baraboo died on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at home. Rudolph, son of Rudolph and Clara (Johnson) Peterson, Sr. was born Nov. 10, 1936 in Madison. On Oct. 12, 1957 he was united in marriage to Judith Winter. He was a lifelong member of Painters Local 802 in Madison and was retired from the ......

SOLACE Glazed cities with jewel box lights, And the quiet swish of rain-splashed wheels. Will the pelter of rain, the pelter of time sooth your heart? Bring out the song that lies so dormant? by Lois J. Mangin At eighty-five years old, Lois passed away peacefully in the arms......