Obituaries

Peggy M. Hardtke

Patricia A. “Pat” Pailing

Mary Ann E. Steep

MOUNT HOREB - Deloris Marjorie Witte, of Mount Horeb, was born during one pandemic and passed on Jan. 4, 2021, during the next pandemic in her own home, quietly and peacefully as she had lived. She was 101 years, one month and 26 days. Deloris was born in the Mounds Creek area of Vermont Township to Ream and Mabel (Halston) Turk on Nov. 9, 1919.

William “Bill” Edward Liegel, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2020 in Goodyear, AZ from complications of a recent stroke.  Originally from Wisconsin, Bill recently retired to the warmer climates of Arizona with the love of his life for the last 27 years, Judy Radl.

BLACK EARTH – Virginia M. Johnson, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after living with dementia for many years. She died surrounded by the love of her family, who were with her in her final hours. Ginny lived a life full of love, joy, and laughter shared with family and friends. We will never forget her sparkle. 

BLACK EARTH / MARXVILLE - Barbara Meier, age 88, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at UW Hospital after complications from surgery.

Allan Wilfred Zins, 74, passed away at SSM Health Hospice House in Baraboo on January 7, 2021 where he was compassionately cared for after a courageous battle with cancer.  Al was born on August 1, 1946 to Otto and Loretta (Fassbender) Zins. After serving 6 years in the Army Reserves, he was employed in the appliance repair business.

Alex R. Block, age 25, of Reedsburg, formerly of Sauk Prairie, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born on July 18, 1995 in Madison, WI to Bobbi Lietz and David Martin.