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Carl H. Zirzow, age 70, of Fairfield Township, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Carl was born on March 21, 1943 to Earl and Doris (Kollath) Zirzow in Waukesha. The family moved to Baraboo when he was young and lived here most of his life. He was united in marriage to Patricia Greenwood ......

Boyd Duane Cuff, 82, of Baraboo, loving husband, father, grandfather, and wonderful friend of many went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 26, 2013. Boyd was born on March 2, 1931, the son of the late Duane and Marion Cuff.Boyd was a graduate of Portage High School, class of 1950. In 1953 he married Marilyn DeBeck at the Chri......

Catherine "Kay" G. Schulte, age 87, of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center surrounded by her family and friends. Catherine, daughter of Philip and Josephine (Zander) Bollenbeck was born April 22, 1925 in Pine Bluff. She was united in marriage to Milton Schulte; he preceded her in deat......

Frances Fran' Kelly (Klipstein) age 94 passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center of Baraboo. Her stay there was made comfortable with the aide of a wonderful, caring staff and the friendship of a loving room-mate, Sharon Hillmer of Baraboo.Fran was born on February 26, 1919 to John and Ella (Sc......

Wayne D. Mueller, BarabooWayne Dale Mueller, age 70, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born on October 2, 1942 to Otto and Leona (Schara) Mueller in the town of Sumpter. He was united in marriage to Donna M. Cowles on June 12, 1965 at St. John's Lutheran Church i......

Virginia Irene Kietzke, age 94, of Baraboo passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Virginia was born on May 16, 1918 in Waupaca to Harley and Hazel Van Patten. She was united in marriage to Hilmer Kietzke on June 9, 1945.They resided on their farm in Sumpter until 1985 when they mov......

Ricky Lee Smith, age 56, of Madison, formerly of Baraboo died on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at UW Hospital. Ricky, son of August and Mary (Ketchum) Smith was born Oct. 12, 1956 in Columbus. At the age of 17, Ricky enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged after many years of service to his country. He worked......

Richard "Dick" Ramsey, age 78, of Baraboo passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Dick, son of Richard W. and Geneva (Powell) Ramsey was born Aug. 3, 1934 in Baraboo. On June 29, 1963 he was united in marriage to Donna Bolgrien in Portage. Dick worked as a mold polisher for Del Tool for many y......

On April 4, 2013 Marcella "Sally" Spaulding was called to glory to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 88. On Dec. 4, 1924 Marcella Vernell Holtz was born to William and Amanda (Behnke) Holtz in Ableman (formerly Rock Springs), Wisconsin. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran in Ableman. Sally g......

Rueben Carl Garrels, age 88, of Baraboo passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Rueben, son of Henry and Agda (Lindstrum) was born in Marshfield on Aug. 14, 1924. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School. After school he went on to be an auto mechanic and in is free time he enjoyed raising stray ki......