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My name is Linda Lou Raspiller. I was born in Reddick, IL on July 24, 1945. Linda passed peacefully Nov 9 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. In 1963 I married the love of my life, Stanley Raspiller. We moved to Wisconsin in 1963, where we raised our four kids on a dairy farm. Those were the best years of my life.

Some of my favorite things were gardening, cooking and baking, and playing cards and board games with my family. There were many challenges in the early years, raising young children, working outside jobs and farming full-time. My various employments included waitressing, nursing aid and store clerk, but my passion was farming and being a mother.

At 35, I developed Parkinsons’ Disease which proved to be a lifelong struggle; however, we continued to farm till I was 55. Then in 2000 we sold the farm and moved to Lime Ridge. I was employed at Sauk County Health Center where I worked till 70 years of age. In 2015 I retired and underwent a revolutionary brain surgery for Parkinson’s, which was a huge success. The following year we moved to Reedsburg to be closer to family. Stan and I had four good years there before he passed at age 84. I continued to live in my own home until 2023, when I then moved to assisted living.

Thanks to my devoted children, some of the highlights of my later life were the times spent travelling through the Western states, visiting many National Parks, a trip to Vermont to see the beautiful fall colors, and a European vacation to Switzerland and Italy (Germany too!) which was a lifelong dream of mine.

In September of 2025, I received a shocking diagnosis of a rare type of blood cancer Plasma Cell Leukemia. It was a relief to hear that this was going to be relatively quick and painless. As unexpected and unsettling as the news was, I am at peace. I feel I have accomplished all I had set out to do in my life.

I am survived by my four beautiful children: Ted (Kris, Jessica, Dalton) Renee (Lamia, Hana) Tony (Kim, Courtney, Brandon) and Amy (Rod)

The family will hold a private celebration of life at a future date.

The Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, is assisting the family.

Lucille Jensen, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Cranberry Court in Wisconsin Rapids.

Born August 20, 1940, in the Town of Richfield, WI, Lucille was the beloved daughter of Darwin and Violet (Nelson) Payne.  She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School and went on to build a life filled with love, laughter, and meaningful connections.

On May 8, 1971, Lucille married her soul mate, Deone Jensen.  Together they shared a beautiful life and welcomed their daughter Peggy.  Lucille was a devoted wife and mother, whose warmth and wit enriched the lives of everyone around her. 

Lucille enjoyed a successful career as a sales manager for Tupperware, where her charisma and dedication earned her the admiration of colleagues and customers alike.  She also had a clever eye for rummage sales, delighting in the thrill of the hunt and the joy of sharing her finds.  Her favorite moments were spent with family and friends-playing cards, traveling, dancing, camping and creating lasting memories.

Lucille had a devoted listening ear for her family, always offering comfort, wisdom, and a safe place to share.  Her presence was a source of strength and love, and she made each person feel truly heard and valued.

Lucille will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children: Peggy (Dave) Moddes, Terry (Debra Brooks) Baggs, Thomas (Charlene) Baggs, Michele (Lewis II) Holmes, and Mike (Jean Paulson) Baggs. 

She is a proud grandmother to Misty, Jenny, Jaime, Amber, Lewis III, Tim, Jody, Jordan, Sheldon, and Tom; a loving great-grandmother to Alex, Makaela, Taylor, Colin, Ryan, Blaine, Skylar, Jacaup, Madison, Wyatt, Hadley, Gavin, Gabriella, Ivan, Watson, and Lainey: and a cherished great-great-grandmother to Briar and Ariella.

She is survived by her siblings, Dori Saladino, Gordy Payne, Danny (Myrt) Payne, and

sister-in-law Lucy Payne, Donna Jensen, and many nieces and nephews.

She is further preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Deone, family, Carl Payne,

Ella and Richard Corris, Gus Saladino, Kathy Payne, Art and Helen Payne, Cleone Jensen, Marlyn Jensen, Harlyn Jensen and her grandson Jason Baggs.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.