Ruth Ann Cummings, age 68, of Reedsburg, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on February 20, 1957 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the daughter of Everett and Bethel (Dahl)) Eller.
Kay Ellen Sandstrom, age 86 of Reedsburg, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the Sauk County Health Care Center. She was born on November 8, 1939 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Arthur and Eleanor (Hagberg) Westby.
Thomas Robert Duren, born December 14, 1945, went to be with his Lord and Savior after battling ALS for over 20 years. Even though his body was wearing down, he still enjoyed finding fun things to do with family and friends. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the age of 80.
On the evening of January 12th, 2026 Susan Elizbeth Sadler of Lone Rock, passed away during a dinner with her children. She was a well-known and beloved member of the River Valley community. Everyone remembers her as a talented and creative Kindergarten teacher who went above and beyond in making a difference in so many young lives.
Ronald K. Bessert, age 96, a longtime resident of the Reedsburg and Mauston, Wisconsin areas, passed away on January 5, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Lewisville, Texas.
Ethelee Mae Higgins (Jones) age 70, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at RAMC surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 4, 1955, to Ansel and Vada (White) Jones of Rock Springs.
