BARABOO -- Jolene Marie Crowley of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the age of 85, following symptoms of a stroke. She was the daughter of Eugene Traxler and Josephine (Lindsay) Traxler.

Jolene was a retired Sauk County Treasurer, and prior to that had a successful career in the banking industry. Jolene was a graduate of Baraboo High School, a proud member of "The Class of '57." Additionally, she completed several professional courses at the American Institute of Banking, while working in that profession.

Jolene is survived by her husband, J.W. "Bill" Crowley. She is further survived by her sons, Michael (Lisa) Knoop and Thomas (Liz) Knoop; her daughter, Teri (Lonnie) Roth; her daughter-in-law, Libby Knoop; and her stepchildren, Brian Crowley and Heather Crowley.

She also leaves behind six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, as well as other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, James Knoop and Joseph Knoop.

In accordance with her stated wish, there will be no services.

Anyone wishing to remember her legacy may make a donation in her name to a charity of their choosing.

The Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home served the family.

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