Obituaries

David H. Fry, age 79, of Reedsburg, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. He was born on December 29, 1944, in Sandusky, Sauk Co., WI, the son of Wayne and Esther (Powell) Fry. On July 18, 1964, he was united in marriage to Nancy Klingenmeyer. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Timothy and Todd.

Paul S. Peper, age 59, of LaValle, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born on February 21, 1965, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of LaVern and Adeline (Thieding) Peper. Paul was a graduate of Webb High School. He was employed with Grede Foundry for 17 years.

Ramona M. “Mona” Lankey, age 88 years, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, was born on March 3, 1936 to Raymond and Louise (Jasper) Berberich in Valton, Wisconsin. She passed away on April 17, 2024 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro.

Ramona married Harold Smith on February 14, 1953. Later they divorced.

Ellen Marie Smallwood, age 70, of Rock Springs, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. She was born on August 25, 1953, in Reedsburg, the daughter of Henry W. and Anna W. (Ribbke) Horstmann.

Ellen left home at age 14 with the circus and traveled with the show all over the world.

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.