Obituaries

Edith Burkhalter, age 93 years, of La Valle, WI, died February 15, 2024 peacefully at home after a brief illness. She was born January 23, 1931 to Clifford and Vera (Sonnenberg) Walter in Mauston. Attended Alton Country School, through the eighth grade. Edith and Hugh G. Hepp were married June 15, 1949 in Mauston.

Bertha Sarah Elwood, age 98, formally of Lime Ridge, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 11, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on August 7, 1925 in the town of Ironton, Sauk County, youngest child of Albert Ihde and Virginia (Smith) Ihde.

Sybil G. Thompson, age 90, of Reedsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. She was born on May 24, 1933, in Snohomish, WA, the daughter of William and Ada (Brooks) Crowley. She graduated from High School in Everett, WA. Sybil furthered her education as a CNA, an LPN and EMT.

Sheryl Kay Neely of Las Vegas passed away on her 63rd birthday, October 23, 2023, at Mountain View Hospital Sheri was born on October 23, 1960 to Harland and Judy (Dumer) Herritz (now Judy Mainor), in Reedsburg, WI. Sheri attended St Peter’s Lutheran grade school and graduated from Webb High School in 1979.