Obituaries

Edward F. Paukstat, age 73, of Reedsburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 with family by his side.

Paul Eugene Dale Hough was born at his family home on September 25, 1942, in Pontiac, Illinois. He was the fifth of eight children born to Louis and Pauline Hough.

Lilas Gertrude Abel Phillips Rabine, age 89 of Loretto Ridge, Plain, passed away peacefully Monday, December 16, 2024 at Pine Valley Nursing Home in Richland Center, after a stroke 1 ½ years ago. She was born May 18, 1935 as a twin in Poynette to Joe and Myrtle (Mack) Abel.

James Ronald Mitchell Sr. (Jim), 80, passed away in Thomson, GA, on November 27, 2024, following a brief illness. Jim was born on October 21, 1944, to Orvel and Grace, in Rockford, Illinois.

David “Dave” C Kaun of Portage, WI passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. He will be missed by friends and family. Dave was born January 1, 1955 in Richland Center, WI, son of Lorin and Lorraine (Christian) Kaun.

Gerald Henry Roecker, age 85, of Loganville, passed away on December 10, 2024. Born on October 5, 1939, he was the son of Martin and Ella (Roewer) Roecker.

On June 16, 1962, he was united in marriage to Margaret (Thieding) Roecker. Together, they shared 62 years of love, companionship, and cherished memories.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Julian James Ruyle. Julian left this world too soon on December 10, 2024, in a tragic accident. Despite his brief time with us, he touched countless lives with his goofy humor, kind heart, and boundless energy.

Christine Elizabeth (Wrinkle) Oelke went to her heavenly home peacefully and painlessly, in the early morning of Saturday, November 30, 2024. She was born and raised in Pontiac, Michigan, then resided in the Baraboo, Wisconsin area for over thirty years, having joined her aunt and family there.

David Edward Meyer, son of Stanley and Joice Meyer, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 6th, 2024. He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin and was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. He was a part of the 1989 graduating class at Webb High School. He pursued higher education at UW Platteville - Baraboo and MATC in Madison.

Ronald G. Klang, 68, of Cazenovia, passed away on December 4, 2024, at his residence, due to long-term complications from an ATV accident in 2016. Born on March 6, 1956, in the town of Westford, Ron was the son of Herbert and Alvina (Jasper) Klang. On September 14, 1985, he married Jean Plachetka in Germantown, Wisconsin.