Saether Funeral Service

04/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Mike Ryan’s visitation and service on Friday and Saturday. Your presence and support mean so much to the family. Please continue to keep Mike’s daughter, Lindsey, and the rest of the family in your thoughts and prayers as they adjust to life without him.
Please enjoy Mike's memorial video.

Watch the video for Mike Ryan

03/31/2026

The sun shined for Susan on her day of service yesterday at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Madison. Thank you to all who came to support the family and those who continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Linked below is a memorial video in honor of Susan.

Paul & Jeff Saether and Staff
Saether Funeral Service

Watch the video for Susan Marie Meier

03/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to services for Irene Baker. Please continue to send your prayers and condolences to Irene's family as they continue to grieve her death.

Please enjoy reminiscing Irene's life by watching her Memorial Video below.

Watch the video for Irene Virginia Baker

03/30/2026

We were sad to be told on Friday night that Mike Ryan from Blanchardville died at the care center he was living at in Johnson Creek.

Please keep Mike's daughter, Lindsey in your thoughts and prayers, also his siblings Larry (Beverly) and Tim (Barb) Ryan.

We are honored to care for Mike and serve the family and community.

Paul & Jeff Saether and staff
Saether Funeral Service

View Mike Ryan's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/27/2026

Funeral Service for Irene Baker

03/25/2026

Due to ongoing construction on Main St. in Blanchardville, we are inviting guests who come to visitations and services at Blanchard Hall to enter in the back entrance in the gravel parking lot under the canopy. We will have a couple handicap parking spaces available by the back entrance. The rest of the guests are welcome to park in the community parking lot between the library and Fire/EMS Community building.
Please see map and photos below.
Map Key:
Red🔴 is community parking lot.
Blue🔵 is back entrance and handicap parking.

03/19/2026

It is with deep sympathy that we announce Susan Meier, formally of Blanchardville, died on Monday March 16th at her home in Verona surrounded by her family.

"Her legacy is one of love made visible: one handmade gift, one warm meal, one steady presence, and one act of kindness at a time."

Please keep Susan's husband Pat, and children; Geoff and Christine, in your thoughts and prayers as they grieve the loss of a remarkable caring woman.

Paul & Jeff Saether and Staff
Saether Funeral Service

View Susan Marie Meier's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/17/2026

Irene Virginia Baker passed away on March 14th, 2026, at the Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Dodgeville, with her daughters by her side.

We are honored to be called on to serve Irene's family during this time. Service details are available and condolences can be shared using the link below.

View Irene Virginia Baker's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/09/2026

In recent years Lucy Luitjens lived in Dodgeville where her son Jeff (Brenda) and their boys live, but lived most of her life in Minneapolis. We are honored that Jeff asked us to help them after her death. Please keep Jeff and his family in your thoughts as they celebrate Lucy's 99 years!

View Lucille "Lucy" Evelyn Luitjens's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/10/2026

We are sad to announce that Rollie Trumble of Blanchardville, died on Monday morning at the New Glarus Home. Please keep his kids Steve & Jackie and the rest of his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Memories and condolences for the family can be shared on Rollie's online guestbook.

Paul & Jeff Saether and Staff
Saether Funeral Service

View Roland "Rollie" Verdell Trumble's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

01/26/2026

Thank you to all the people that came to Herb's visitation last night and his funeral today.
Continue to send thoughts and prayers to Herb's family as they continue to grieve this loss.

Please enjoy his memorial video below.

Watch the video for Herbert Schraepfer

01/22/2026

With heavy hearts we share that Herbert Schraepfer of rural Hollandale, died on Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his family.
"Herb cherished his daily time on the farm, particularly during planting and harvest, and loved gathering with friends for coffee and playing euchre."
Please keep Herb's wife Donna, kids; Pauline, Larry, & Dan, and the rest of the family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this loss.

Paul & Jeff Saether and Staff
Saether Funeral Service

View Herbert M. Schraepfer's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.