Obituaries

Susan J. Rudolph, age 69, of Rock Springs, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 surrounded by her family following a long battle with lung cancer. She was born on June 20, 1951 in Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Walter and Florence (Knuth) Adler. On September 11, 1993 she was united in marriage to Fred “Dick” Rudolph.

Robert “Bob” Emmet Coorough, age 86 of Baraboo, WI passed away on April 24, 2021.

Bob was born on March 13, 1935 to parents Louis and Josephine (Marsich) Coorough.

On September 27, 1957 in Baraboo, Robert married Margy Rohde.

David J. Ruhland, age 74, of Reedsburg, died suddenly on Saturday, May 8, 2021in his residence. He was born on October 4, 1946 in Reedsburg, the son of Harold J. and Cecilia C. (Brickl) Ruhland. He was a 1964 graduate of the River Valley High School. David worked at Grede Foundry for over thirty years.

Corona “Connie” Ione Tschantz, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Meadow Ridge in Baraboo. She was 95 years old.

Connie was born October 24, 1925 in Burlington, WI to the late Eli and Irene (Richter) Larson.  On November 11, 1944, she married Richard M. Tschantz. He preceded her in death November 12, 2011.

David C. Schmidt, age 70, of Stratford died on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at House of Dove in Marshfield after a battle with cancer.  

Lois C. Heinz, 92, of Reedsburg, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. She was born March 10, 1929 to the late Herman J. and Adelia E.

Thomas Edward Mikulecky, age 70, of Lake Delton, WI, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on November 11, 1950 in Racine, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Lorraine (Buhler) Mikulecky. On June 27, 1981 he was united in marriage to Sally Diedrich. Tom served his country in the US Army.

Jerry Crary, age 69, of Hillpoint, WI, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. He was born on May 8, 1951 to two very loving parents, Keith and Juanita “Bunny” (Stoddard) Crary. He was baptized in the Catholic faith. He married the love of his life, Donise Westphal on February 2, 1985 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillpoint.

Gilbert J. Schulz, age 93, of Reedsburg, WI, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Casa de Oakes. He was born on November 14, 1927 in West Allis, WI, the son of the late Edward and Anna (Dettman) Schulz. Gil proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. On May 2, 1947, he was united in marriage to Charlene Hawkins.

Clifford L. Klein, age 88, of Rock Springs, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 22, 2021. He was born on April 28, 1932 at the family farm to Walter and Esther (Klaetsch) Klein. Clifford attended Green Valley elementary School through 8th grade and graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1950.