Obituaries

Melanie M. Nordahl, age 35, of Reedsburg, passed away at home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1988 in Baraboo to David R. Bergman and Dawn Marie Nordahl.

William G. Walsh (Willie), age 79, of Holmen, formerly of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 20, 1944, in Baraboo, WI the son of Harold J. and Cecilia (Leece) Walsh. Bill attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and was a graduate of Baraboo High School.

Tristan L. Clark, age 21, of LaValle, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Augusta, Richmond County Georgia, after he was hit by another driver on his beloved motorcycle. He was born on October 27, 2002, the son of Randy L. Clark and Sarah M Horstmann. 

Mary A. Pertzborn, age 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep April 8, 2024. Mary was a long time resident of the Reedsburg Senior Life Center. In the early dawn of the recent solar eclipse, Mary was soon found by staff to have passed away. She fought a stoic battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Mary remained strong through her battle.

James A. Roecker, age 78, passed away peacefully at home April 6, 2024, after a brief struggle with an aggressive cancer. He was born on March 8, 1946, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of Wilbert and Monica (Haugh) Roecker. Jim was a 1964 graduate of Reedsburg High School and subsequently the UW Farm Short Course.

John Hanusa, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Celeste, TX on March 27, 2024. He was born to George and Emilia (Kile) Hanusa on January 25, 1936, in Loganville, WI. John was a graduate of Reedsburg High School and served in the Air National Guard. He would later go on to graduate from Milwaukee School of Engineering.

George Harold Retzlaff Sr. of Reedsburg, Wi, will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. George passed away at the age of 78 after a courageous battle with ALS. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his memory with love and laughter.

Verlyn A. Schuette, age 88 of Loganville, passed away peacefully March 23, 2024 at the Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. He was born January 21, 1936 in Loganville to Arold and Dorthea Schuette.

Kent Hindes, beloved husband of Sue Hindes of 19 years, passed away on February 28, 2024 peacefully in his sleep after a long courageous battle of cancer with Sue by his side.   He leaves behind his wife Susan Hindes (Baraboo), his mother Ruth Hindes (Baraboo), four God children and many nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends.

January 10 th , 1934 – March 20 th , 2024