Waunakee--John, age 92, passed away peacefully at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton, WI. He was born to the late George and Lillian (Bandow) Oakeson and grew up on a small farm outside of Marinette, WI. He joined the Marine Corps in 1951 and served his country in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1952 with a rank of Corporal.
Prairie du Sac--Harold Rueben Klepper, age 85, of Prairie du Sac passed away at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. He was born Apr. 21, 1939 in Iowa to the late Theodore and Mabel (Brainerd) Klepper. At a young age his family made the move to Prairie du Sac where Harold attended high school. Upon his graduation he enlisted in the U.S.
ettler Harrington, age 101, entered eternal life Saturday, February 15, 2025. Remarkably, it is the same day, date and approximate time as her husband, Jack, in 1992.
Robert “Bob” Daryl Wendorf, age 70, of Ironton, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Bob was born on August 5, 1954. He was the first son of Robert and Bonnie (Neauman) Wendorf. On June 5, 2009 Bob married Terry, his dearest.
James H Behnke, age 89, passed away on February 4, 2025. He was born May 28, 1935 to Henry and Elsa (Pfaff) Behnke in Ableman Township, now Rock Springs, WI.
Gladys Weisensel Olson, age 97, of Reedsburg, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Casa de Oakes. Gladys was born on May 13, 1927 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Weisman) Weisensel. She married Loren Olson on April 6, 1946. Loren and Gladys resided in Morrisonville, Baraboo, Reedsburg, and Loganville.
Gay V. Donovan, age 70, of Cazenovia, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Harvest Guest Home in Richland Center. She was born July 23, 1954, in Shawano, WI, the daughter of Russell and Leola (Rhode) Jones. On November 12, 1976, she married Dr. Joseph “Doc” Donovan in Milwaukee, WI.
