Obituaries

Thomas P. Templin, 70, of Wis. Dells, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at Reedsburg Area Medical Center. Tom was born September 1, 1952 in Richland Center to the late Arthur and Patricia (Carroll) Templin. On February 12, 1972, he married Patricia L. Barreau.

Kären Tuhus Oncken, age 88, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. She was born on May 19, 1934, in Reedsburg, the daughter of Amund and Valera (Riggert) Tuhus. She married Don Oncken on June 4, 1955, in Loganville.

Kathy Denise Smyth Foley, beloved wife and mother, passed away December 4 at home in Reedsburg after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 23, 1961 in Richland Center to Joseph and Marlys Frye Smyth. Kathy was first married to Bernie Alt, they had two children, Levi and Trevor. She then married Greg Foley on December 16, 2000.

Joanne Duren was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in November 1970, and served the people of Southwest Wisconsin in that position for 12 years. In January 1983, she became the first woman to serve as Chief Clerk of the Wisconsin State Assembly and served in that post for four years.

Erma C. Thompson, age 93, of Reedsburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Our House Assisted Living, Reedsburg. She was born on June 17, 1929, in Cedar Rapids, IA, the daughter of Walter and Caroline Pose. On August 17, 1947, Erma was united in marriage to Robert S. Thompson. This marriage was blessed with 7 children.

Joyce Irene Hartzell, age 91, of rural Rock Springs, Town of Freedom, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Casa de Oakes in Reedsburg. She was born on January 12, 1931, the daughter of Arthur and Elsie (Genske) Meyer.