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LINDEN – Milton Lee Zimmerman, age 84, passed away on Thursday July 23, 2026, at Sienna Crest in Mineral Point, WI. He was born on June 18, 1942, in Davenport, IA, to Fritz and Siri Zimmerman. After graduating high school in Mechanicsville, IA, Milt worked for Nelson Brothers and stared his own construction company, MZ…

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Edward T. Straus, age 79, of Blue Mounds, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Edward was born on April 29, 1947 in Madison, WI, son of the late George and Delores (Parkin) Straus. He graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1965. After high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force and…

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Gary M. Ramsden, age 75 of Highland/Madison, passed away July 18, 2026, after a two-year battle with cancer. Gary, the youngest of nine siblings, grew up on a dairy farm near Highland. After graduating Highland High School he went to UW Madison for five semesters. Gary was a lifelong mechanic and prided himself on being…

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Major General retired Robert B. Adams 92, passed away peacefully after a brief hospitalization, June 24, 2026, in Fort Myers, Florida. Born August 29, 1933, in Buffalo, New York to William and Leila (Grigsby) Adams. Robert’s early passion and aptitude for sports (basketball and baseball) led to a scholarship at Canisius College where he earned…

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Donald “Don” Komplin, age 75, of Exeland, formerly of Ridgeway, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in his sleep. Don was born on January 29, 1951, in Dodgeville, the youngest son of Ralph and Dorothy (Tempest) Komplin. Don met the love of his life, Brenda Evans, in 2004. They’ve been inseparable since. Don…

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Ramona J. Muzzy, age 92, from Janesville passed away peacefully at The Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care in Spring Green, WI. She was born on the 4th of July, 1934 in Jefferson, WI, the daughter of Wilmer and Alma Herr. She was a graduate of Janesville Senior High School. She married Richard Muzzy June…

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Peter Paul MiessMarch 30, 1934 – July 11, 2026 Peter Paul Miess, age 92, of Madison, WI, passed away on July 11, 2026 at home surrounded by family. He was born on March 30, 1934 in Dodgeville, WI, the son of Peter Miess Sr. and Alma (Balk) Miess. A memorial service will be held at…

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Ted Robert Galle, age 48, passed away peacefully at his home in Mineral Point with his family by his side. Ted was born to Joseph A. Galle and Margaret (Connor) Galle on April 26, 1978 in the Dodgeville Hospital. Ted was named after his two grandfathers, Ted Galle and Robert Connor. Ted dealt with heart…

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Shirley A. Olson, age 77, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Shirley was born on February 6, 1949, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. She graduated from Barneveld High School and, shortly after graduation, met the love of her life, Jerry (Cowboy) Olson. They were united in…

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George C. Green of Belmont passed peacefully at home on Friday, June 26th at the age of 74. His last days were spent the same as many of his days: surrounded by his family and friends. George was originally from Mechanicsburg, PA, and moved to create a life in Wisconsin 30 years ago. He was…

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