Obituaries

Sally M. Mikulecky, age 73, of Wisconsin Dells, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on November 21, 1951, in Racine, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Shirley (Heinrich) Diedrich. On June 27, 1981, she was united in marriage to Thomas E.

Robert L. McWilliams, age 94, of LaValle, formerly of Reedsburg, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, on the family farm. He was born on October 17, 1930, the oldest son of Harvey and Vera (Pugh) McWilliams. Bob attended grade school in LaValle and was a member of the Reedsburg High School Class of 1949.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Gerald (Jerry) Oscar Mittelstadt, who left us on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 87, following a heart attack at the U.W. Hospital.

Kenneth A. Fry, age 72, of LaValle, WI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family following a valiant battle with heart failure. He was born on August 29, 1952, in Chicago, IL, the son of Robert H. and Laverne L. (Robinson) Fry. Ken proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Mary Ann Ruth Koenecke, age 87, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Reedsburg, passed away surrounded by family on December 28, 2024.

She was born to August and Anna [Hasz] Peper on January 21, 1937 in Loganville, WI. 

Our beloved, James H. Rice, 78, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 30, 2024 after a brief illness.  He passed away peacefully with his wife at his side.

Eva E. Mittlestaedt, age 97, of Reedsburg, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. She was born on December 24, 1927, in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of Herman and Bessie (Alford) Dargel.

Cassandra L. Mazur, age 38, of Reedsburg, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on April 29, 1986 in Portage, the daughter of Mark and Tamara (Anderson) Mikle. On September 8, 2018 she was united in marriage to Josh Mazur.

Joshua Gabriel Ready - forever 25, from Reedsburg, WI unexpectedly passed on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

He is survived by his father, Matt Ready; fiancé, Shawnna Suttley and her daughter Myla; brother, Joseph Ready, his wife Terra Ready and their son Rhett; and brother, Jonathan Ready, and his significant other Destiny Kopf.

Joyce Lucille Cone, age 86, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 with family by her side at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.