Obituaries
December 2023

Paul Edward Gruetzman of Grand Marsh
Died: 2023-12-26
Paul Edward Gruetzman was born on July 24, 1955 to Carl and Shirley (Wright) Gruetzman, and passed into eternal life on December 26, 2023. He graduated from Parker High School, and from there did an apprenticeship as a tool and … Read Full Obituary

Mary Lou M. Jones of Adams
Died: 2023-12-23
Mary Lou M. Jones, age 87, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Saturday December 23, 2023, at Wisconsin Dells Health Services. Mary Lou was born July 31,1936 in IL to Louis and Mary (Vukasovic) Borelli. Mary Lou grew up in Cicero, … Read Full Obituary

Shirley Jane Henningsen of Brooks
Died: 2023-12-22
Shirley Jane (Dewar) Henningsen age 93, passed away on December 22, 2023 peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born the youngest of four on May 6, 1930 in Westfield, WI to William and Mildred … Read Full Obituary

MaryLou McLaughlin of Adams
Died: 2023-12-20
Service: 2023-12-26
MaryLou McLaughlin, age 89, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be 12 Noon on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor … Read Full Obituary

John Aube Caliguri of Arkdale
Died: 2023-12-20
Service: 2024-01-05
John Aube Caliguri, age 81, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his home in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Mauston, Wisconsin. Rev. … Read Full Obituary

Gertrude Crump of Baraboo
Died: 2023-12-16
Service: 2024-04-27
Gertrude Crump, age 84, of Baraboo, formerly of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Reedsburg Area Medical Center in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Memorial will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at Grand Marsh Community Center, … Read Full Obituary

Diane Alice Whitfield of Lawton, Oklahoma
Died: 2023-12-15
Diane Alice Whitfield, 68, of Lawton Oklahoma passed away on December 15, 2023. She was born Diane Alice Roberts, daughter of Melvina and Albert Roberts (Bud), on September 8, 1955 Diane was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend … Read Full Obituary

Joel Thomas Waite Jr. of Lawton, Oklahoma
Died: 2023-12-15
Joel Thomas Waite Jr., 51, of Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away on December 18, 2023. He was born on August 16, 1972. Joel was a sweet soul who cherished his family and friends. He loved exploring nature and music, especially his … Read Full Obituary

Duane Polivka of Wisconsin Rapids
Died: 2023-12-14
Service: 2023-12-19
Duane Polivka, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Friendship, Wisconsin, departed from this world on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Our House Memory Care in Wisconsin Rapids. He was 85. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. … Read Full Obituary

James L. Haensgen of Baraboo
Died: 2023-12-13
In Memoriam: James L. Haensgen It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James L. Haensgen, who peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the age of 73, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, … Read Full Obituary