Obituaries

Robert A. Schanke Sr., age 74, of Reedsburg, died peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Trinity Baptist Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Michael Lopp officiating.

Marlene F. Tourdot, age 80, of Oregon, formerly of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Oregon Manor. She was born on November 12, 1941 in Sauk County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Fred and Anna (Mellenthin) Petzke. She grew up on the family farm between Leland and Denzer along with her nine siblings.

Harold J. Haag, age 65, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was born on May 24, 1956 to Robert and Carol (Burkeland) Haag. He was a 1975 graduate of Wisconsin Heights High School. In 1977, he married the former Bonnie Marten.

DeeAnn M. Persino, age 51, of Reedsburg, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was born on February 13, 1970, the daughter of David A. Klitzke and Janet M. Frank. On May 19, 1995 she was united in marriage to Matthew A. Persino. DeeAnn was born and raised in Reedsburg, growing up on a farm. She was baptized and confirmed at St.

Carol Emelia Tibbitts, age 96, of Reedsburg, entered her heavenly home on January 30, 2022. She was born on March 25, 1925 to Meta (Bergman) and Reinhold Meyer. Carol later graduated from St. Peter’s Lutheran School and Reedsburg High School. In 1947, she and George Tibbitts were married at St.

Bonnie S. Nelson, age 71, of Reedsburg, died on Monday, January 24, 2022 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. She was born on March 9, 1950 in Indiana, the daughter of John and Lillian (Moore) Krikston. Bonnie was a 1967 graduate of Kelvyn Park, IL High School. On January 2, 1968, she was married to Robert H. Nelson.

Bonnie J. Bates, age 79, of Reedsburg, died on Monday, January 24, 2022 in her home. She was born on June 22, 1942 in Reedsburg, the daughter of Chester and Marion (Reid) Weber. Bonnie was a 1960 graduate of Webb High School. On April 15, 1972, she was married to Victor P. Bates.

Robert J. Newport, age 64, of LaValle, WI, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born on May 17, 1957 in Dearborn, MI, the son of Robert T. and Mary Jane (Rumney) Newport. On October 4, 1980 he was united in marriage to Felicia Stiles. This marriage was blessed with two children.

Hildred was born in a small house in Creston, Iowa to Emory and Ida Hewsom on February 6 th 1937. She passed away peacefully January 19 th at RAMC.

Ralph Laurence Woolever, age 84, of Ironton Township, Sauk County, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 17, 2022.

Ralph was born on September 14, 1937, the son of Harry Lawrence and Norma Evelyn (Mortimer) Woolever. He was a graduate of Wonewoc High School.