All Obituaries

Jack L. Woodward, age 96, of Portage, passed away on April 15, 2024, at Our House Senior Living in Baraboo.  A complete obituary will follow.

William Lee Teske, age 67, passed away unexpectedly April 9, 2024. William was born in Wausau, WI August 24, 1956. William moved to Columbia County when he was in his 20s. He became an owner operator of Teske Trucking in 1999. He dedicated his entire life to his family, friends, his job, and all of his toys. He had a great passion for riding atv and tractors. He was a part time farmer to his neighbors up the road. Survivors include wife Debra L. Bolstad; father in law Darrel M. Bolstad;...

Mary A. Pertzborn, age 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep April 8, 2024. Mary was a long time resident of the Reedsburg Senior Life Center. In the early dawn of the recent solar eclipse, Mary was soon found by staff to have passed away. She fought a stoic battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Mary remained strong through her battle. Many days you would find Mary in a cheerful mood with laughter and love. One could tell she became lifted in spirit to see a familiar face to sing along...

John Paul Mueller, age 65, of the township of LaValle Wisconsin, passed away April 4, 2024 following a brief stay at the SSM Hospice of Baraboo. John was born May 29, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to Hilmore and Joneva Mueller. He married Rebecca Ann Darneal on July 5, 1980 in San Diego California, where he was stationed for the 6 years of his Naval career. John took great pride in his military service as did his commanding officers. In letters of recommendation it indicates, “Mr....

Garry Christopher Badgley of Randolph, Wi age 48, passed away on March 30th after suffering a stroke. Garry is survived by the love of his life his wife Marcia, son Kai, stepdaughter Ashley.  His dog Banjo, and multiple snakes, lizards, and other critters.   Garry was born on October 7th, 1975 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. In his early 20s, Garry immigrated to Wisconsin to pursue his baking career. He spent  20-some-odd years in the baking and grocery industries. He left...

Jon Daniel Kreger of Baraboo, Wisconsin joined his Lord and Savior in heaven on March 26th, 2024, at the age of 62.  He was born on May 5, 1961, in Pardeeville, Wisconsin, to Nanette (Weider) Kreger and Earl Kreger. He graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1979 and went to work for LaMasney Construction in Baraboo for many years before starting his own company, Bluff Hill Construction. He was married in 1980 to Barbara Lapp, and they had 5 children together. They were married for...

Verlyn A. Schuette, age 88 of Loganville, passed away peacefully March 23, 2024 at the Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. He was born January 21, 1936 in Loganville to Arold and Dorthea Schuette. Verlyn was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from April 29, 1957 to April 4, 1961. He then married Karen A. Luetkens October 8, 1966 in Hillpoint. Verlyn was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church his entire life. His fond memory he...

Mrs. Käthe M. Pulver, age 92 of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully March 22, 2024 at home. She was born September 24, 1931 in Germany to Heinrich Von der Ruhr and Josefine Offermans. She married Hans J. Pulver  April 11, 1955 in Grotenrath, Germany. Käthe and her husband Hans moved from Germany to Chicago, IL in 1957. They also lived in Idaho for 7 years until they settled in Reedsburg in 1979. Käthe worked at the Sauk County Health Care Center from 1979 until her...

Carl Kitterman, age 84, of Wyocena, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was born October 3, 1939, the son of Marshall A. Kitterman and Violet Ann (Lasley) Kitterman. He married Kathy Berkeypile September 2, 1989. They were married for almost 35 years. Carl attended Purdue University. He retired as a supervisor from Lakeside Foods. Carl was a volunteer firefighter. He enjoyed playing cards with friends. His interests include playing horse shoes, reading, golfing, and...

Larry Paul Nighbor, 66, entered heaven on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 after a massive heart attack. One minute he was doing what he loved, playing in the dirt with his tractor, and the next he was meeting Jesus. Larry was born November 19, 1957 to Lawrence and Alice (Tetzlaff) Nighbor. He graduated from Cambria High School in 1975 and went on to become a mechanic–both automotive and industrial. He married Valerie (Plautz) on October 21, 1978 and they had 45 amazing years together. He...