The Obituary Section

Edward L Nachtigal

, Wisconsin

August 16, 2026

Edward L. Nachtigal, Jr., age 89 of Blue River, died August 17, 2026 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on March 7, 1937, the son of Edward Nachtigal, Sr. and Esther (Wallace) Nachtigal. He graduated from Gays Mills High School, and then went into the Navy soon thereafter. One day on shore leave in Kenosha with a friend, Edward happened to see a beautiful woman across the street. He looked over at his friend and said, “I’m going to marry that woman!” And so he did. On April 11, 1959, he married the love of his life, Patricia Kwicinski, daughter of John and Sophie (Lapcewich) Kwicinski of Kenosha. Edward was stationed at San Francisco on the aircraft carrier Midway when their first child was born, Steven, on January 29, 1960. Edward received the news of the birth via telegram but didn’t get to see the…

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Jimmy Wagner

, Wisconsin

Jimmy I. JimWagner age 83 of Boscobel passed away on Saturday July 18 2026. He was born on December 25 1942on a Homer Ridge farm son of the late Irven and Dorothy Williams Wagner.Jimgraduated from Boscobel High School in 1961 and went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Navyuntil 1965. When he returned home he met the love of his life Donna Roghers. They were married August 201966. They made Boscobel their home for the next 45 years until Donnas passing in 2011. Jim was a lifelong sports fan. His love of sports started in high school and carried into his love for the Green Bay Packers. He loved cheering them on almost as much as he loved yelling at them. He also enjoyed watching the Wisconsin Badgers as well as watching his grandchildren play for his beloved Boscobel Bulldogs. Jimis survived by his children Scott Regina Wagner of…

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Clyde Guist

, Wisconsin

Clyde Randy Guist age 64 of Boscobel passed away at home on Monday July 13 2026. He was born on November 14 1961 in Boscobel son of Ralph and Eileen McClimans Guist. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved to spend time outdoors. He was an animal lover at heart who cared deeply for his dog Suki. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband father son and brother. Randy is survived by his wife Carol Guist of Boscobel children Jennifer Guist of Boscobel and Jeremiah Guist of Boscobel grandson Mayson Guist mother Eileen Guist of Boscobel siblings Kevin Guist of Boscobel Pam Karasak of Ladysmith and Brenda Guist of Boscobel sistersinlaw Sharon Beck of Benton and Susan Michael Plear of Cuba City beloved dog Suki along with many nieces nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Guist infant sister Peggy…

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Dennis Adametz

, Wisconsin

Dennis E. Adametz age 74 of Boscobel passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 26 2026 in Muscoda. He was born on September 26 1951 in Stoughton son of the late Edward and Bernice Hagenston Adametz leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and the love of all who knew him. Born as the youngest of four siblings Dennis brought a special light into the lives of his family. He was a gentle soul whose kindness innocence and loving nature touched everyone around him. Throughout his life he found joy in lifes simple pleasures. He loved listening to music singing savoring ice cream and cookies playing with blocks going for car rides and spending peaceful moments in his favorite rocking chairs. Dennis formed meaningful connections with the many caregivers and care workers who supported him over the years. He showed them warmth and affection and appreciated the kindness they showed him.…

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Dennis Havens

, Wisconsin

Dennis P. Havens age 82 of Milton WI passed away peacefully early Sunday morning May 17 2026 at Rock Haven Nursing Home in Janesville. Dennis was born on April 4 1944 in Sheboygan the son of Cap and Betty Kregel Havens of Steuben. They later moved to Steuben where their family added six more children. On August 16 1961 he married Jean Nelan in Prairie du Chien. Together they shared many years of marriage and they were blessed with 3 children. Dennis and Jean moved to Milton in 1966 and raised their family. He worked throughout his life for several area companies including Dana Corporation Caterpillar Stokelys in Jefferson BeslyWelles in Beloit and later retired as a forklift driver for Stoughton Trailers. In addition to his work career Dennis was well known and fondly remembered by many as a DJ for more than 25 years bringing music and enjoyment to…

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Debra Breggeman

, Wisconsin

Debra K. Breggeman age 71 of DeForest WI passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on Friday June 19 2026. She was born on March 29 1955 in Boscobel WI the only child of Howard and Dorothy Beattie Kreul. She spent her childhood on the family farm on Hwy 61 between Boscobel and Fennimore. She loved the beauty and the serenity of the farm. She attended Boscobel schools and graduated from Boscobel High School in 1973. She received a twoyear associate degree from Southwest Technical College in 1975. In May 1975 she moved to Madison WI and was employed by the Retirement Research CommitteeJoint Survey Committee on Retirement Systems of Wisconsin Legislature from June 1975 until 2006. She met her husband Dale Breggeman in January 1985 and they were married at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Boscobel on May 16 1987. To this union one son Alexander was born. They…

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Gayle Bruegmann

, Wisconsin

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 Thornton Junior College. Though proud of her career and accomplishments she found her greatest joy in being a homemaker and raising her family whom she loved deeply and devoted herself to wholeheartedly. A woman of strength and independence Gayle enjoyed staying active throughout her life. She had a passion for gardening crafting photography Broadway Musicals camping and fishing. Gayle had a deep and abiding faith in God and treasured time…

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FORT MYERS FL Major General retired Robert B. Adams age 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. Roberts early passion and aptitude for sports basketball and baseball led to a scholarship at Canisius College where he earned a B.B.A Accounting and Auditing. As Captain of the basketball team he led Canisius to the NCAA Final Four in 1955. Upon graduation Robert enlisted in the Army in AntiAircraft Artillery before specializing in Finance with tours in France Iran FENNIMORE Carl Otinius Peterson age 89 passed away on Friday July 17 2026 at Emplify Health in Boscobel. He was born on February 23 1937 in Hickory Grove Township Grant County Wisconsin the son of O.J. and Sadie Armfield Peterson. Carl grew up in the Hickory Grove Township. As a young…

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