All Obituaries

Gayle I. Bruegmann, age 89, of Steuben, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 10, 2026.  Gayle was born on November 10, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late George and Bernice (Gore) Kay. On September 9, 1961, she was united in marriage to Dale Bruegmann. Together they shared 57 years of marriage filled with love, partnership, and countless cherished memories. Gayle worked for many years with the Illinois Central Railroad while continuing her education at ...

Dennis A. King, age 81 of Boscobel, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026.  He was born on November 24, 1944 in Winchester, IL, son of the late Alfred and Mabel (Crews) King.  Following high school, Dennis enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served his country.  He went to Great Lakes Naval Academy and served in the Vietnam War on the USS Kearsarge as a deck hand.  After Vietnam, he served on the USS Zelima, AF49 as a boat tender.  He was honorably discharged ...

John L. Shimpach, age 82 of Boscobel, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 following a tragic motor vehicle accident. He was born in Boscobel on March 2, 1944, son of the late Archie and Syble (Childs) Shimpach. John married Mary Devlin, and they later divorced. He went on to marry Dominique Fitzgerald, and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2009. John married Deanna Freymiller in Boscobel on May 8, 2010, and they were blessed with nearly 16 years together. John worked as a master ...

Jerry R. Sutherland, age 79 of Boscobel, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026. He was born on March 11, 1947, son of Clifford and Eleanor “Nona” (Merwin) Sutherland. Jerry was a very skilled carpenter and worked at Wick Homes for many years until he retired. He was an avid fisherman who loved to spend time outdoors catching fish or picking berries. Jerry was a quiet person, but he had a big heart. He was a very generous person and was always willing to be there for ...

Charlotte A. Boughton, age 86 of Boscobel, passed away on Wednesday April 22,2026 at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Platteville, surrounded by her family.  She was born April 22, 1940 in Bell Center, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Clarabelle (Sime) Horner.  She married Robert Boughton on December 6, 1958 in Gays Mills, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2017. Charlotte believed in the simpler things in life. She was quiet and kind and always willing to help others. ...

Douglas Michael Guernsey, drifted into eternal peace on Wednesday April 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by his wife Susan, after a year long battle with Pancreatic Cancer.  Doug was born on September 18, 1960 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of the late James and Rachel (Conley) Guernsey.   He married Susan Sakaye on April 16, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Doug resided in Woodman and Boscobel most of his life, growing up on his uncle Greg’s farm, until he ventured out ...

Susan C. Vesperman, age 75 of Dodgeville, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 after a brief courageous fight with cancer. She was born on March 7, 1951 in Ripon, WI, daughter of the late Arden and Margaret (Clausen) Schmidt. Susan’s family moved to Boscobel and she graduated from Boscobel High School. She worked for many years at Boscobel State Bank and Land’s End before retiring. Susan enjoyed staying active in her younger years playing softball and bowling. She had a ...

Darlene (Fortney) Collins of Boscobel, WI was born on October 11, 1936 in Gays Mills, WI and died on April 15, 2026 at the age of 89.  She graduated from Gays Mills High School in 1953 and attended Luther College before marrying Phil Smith in 1954.  Together they had four children. They later divorced and in 1981 she married Walter “Butch” Collins.  Butch had two children when they married, Linda and Mike Collins. Anyone who knew Darlene knows that she never met a ...

Joyce S. Butler, age 83 of Boscobel, passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born on February 7, 1943 in Boscobel to the late Ottmar and Florence (Miller) Boebel. She married Gordon Butler on February 8, 1964, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel. Joyce enjoyed sewing, quilting, and working on crafts. She will be remembered as a kind and likeable person by her friends and family. Joyce is survived by her daughter Loretta Butler of Dodgeville, brother Ottmar Boebel, Jr. of Boscobel, ...

Richard “Rick” D. Rice, age 71 of Boscobel, passed away at home peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, December 29, 2025, still in the glow of Christmas lights, and the warmth of the cheer he so lovingly spread during his favorite season. Rick was born on November 18, 1954 in Boscobel, son of the late Douglas and Helen (Helms) Rice, and graduated from Wauzeka High School in 1972. He and Mary Marx (née Hunt) were united in marriage on July 18, 2003, and ...