The Obituary Section

Katie Jones

, Wisconsin

She was born on September 22 1951 in Bryan Texas to Arnester and Helen Ruth Anderson Jones the third of ten children. After the family moved to Rawlings Wyoming Katie attended local schools moving to Wisconsin where she continued her education and made her home. Katie was a true Renaissance woman selftaught gourmet chef avid gardener woodworker artist musician justice advocate and world traveler. She was a lover of nature and enjoyed biking canoeing and tennis. Her great passion was fishing and hiking along the many rivers near her home. Ms. Jones always served those in need and championed all her students. Early in her career she provided prison residents counseling and taught mental health and coping skills. She was a University of Wisconsin UW System Educational Advisor and liaison for the 26 UW campuses. Her high school career began when Milt McPike iconic principal of Madison East High School…

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Aaron Szalaj

, Wisconsin

December 22, 1974 — September 11, 2026

Aaron John Szalaj 51 of Cherry Hills Village Colorado passed away September 12 2026. He left this world while doing what he loved pursuing his lifelong passion for endurance sports. Aaron was born on December 23 1974. He grew up in Crystal Lake Illinois. Guided by his love for music the outdoors and skiing he later moved to Colorado where he graduated from the University of Denver with a BS in Electrical Engineering. Aaron began his career at the National Renewable Energy Lab now National Laboratory of the Rockies working for a solar cell start up company. He dedicated the last 20 years of his professional life to Stanley Consultants specializing in control systems and project management for power systems. His most recent role was that of a digital practice leader in the water space. Colorado is where Aaron built his beautiful family meeting his wife Becky and raising their…

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Roxanne Seeliger

, Wisconsin

September 19, 2026

SUN PRAIRIE Roxanne Rox Seeliger passed away on September 20 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimers disease. Roxannes passion for life made this an exceptionally difficult diagnosis. Yet despite that Rox lived a full successful life surrounded by family and friends. in 1995 as one of the top entrepreneurs in the city for her work in the demolition industry. She was an innovative businesswoman ahead of her time passionate about recycling and the reuse of architectural salvage and building materials. She did this in the challenging environment of a male dominated business. As in all things Rox lived life to the fullest. She loved the outdoors and was always up to trying something new. Her family and friends could often be heard saying thats Rox in the most loving way. Roxanne is survived by her lifelong partner Michael Drilias children Lucas and Loren Schwersinske and siblings Thomas Seeliger James…

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Crystal Sayles

, Wisconsin

August 31, 1977 — October 6, 2026

MADISON Crystal L. Sayles passed away on October 7 2026. She was born on September 1 1977 the daughter of Ronald Lee and Linda Lee Sayles. Crystal graduated from Waukesha West High School in 1995 and earned a bachelors degree in biology from the University of WisconsinWhitewater. She worked as an accounts payable specialist within the biology research field dedicating her professional life to contributing to scientific advancements. She cherished the friendships she made throughout her life and valued spending time with those close to her. Family held a special place in her heart. In her leisure moments Crystal enjoyed playing Dungeons and Dragons with her regular group of friends caring for her beloved cat Luna and expanding her collection of frogs. She was also an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers faithfully watching their games on Sundays. Crystal is survived by her parents Ronald and Linda brother Chadwick…

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Jane Baszynski

, Wisconsin

October 7, 2026

MADISON M. Jane Farrell Baszynski age 97 passed away on Thursday October 8 2026. She was born in Madison on September 1 1929 the eldest daughter of Leslie and Rosella Farrell. She attended schools in Pine Bluff Edgewood High School St. Mary School of Nursing and St. Francis College in Joliet Ill. Jane practiced nursing for over 60 years in various fields. She married Donald Baszynski who preceded her in death in 1998. They were the parents of Dennis Janice Baszynski Jeane Summermatter and Brian Baszynski. Jane was a volunteer for many years with the Red Cross and donated 18 gallons of blood. She was involved at St. Dennis Church teaching serving on the Parish Council as a Eucharistic Minister and serving with several committees. Jane is survived by her children six grandchildren Deana Kevin and Shawn Summermatter of Switzerland and Rachel Levi and Luke Baszynski of New York two…

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