Obituaries

Betty Jane Pettengell, age 91, formerly of Mineral Point passed away quietly on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. Betty was born Betty Jane Golz on September 3, 1929 in Milwaukee.

Robert A. Giese, age 79, of Loganville, died on Monday, March 15, 2021 at University Hospital in Madison. He was born on September 14, 1941 in Reedsburg, the son of Arthur and Evelyn (Hineman) Giese. Bob was a 1959 graduate of Weston High School. On October 13, 1962, he was married to the former Elaine P. Smith.

James M. Wentland, age 82, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Arlene A. Kissack, age 83, of Rock Springs, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 24, 1937 in Harris Township, Marquette Co., WI, the daughter of Edward H. and Agnes M. (Buetler) Krueger.

Rajandran “Raj” Rajadurai was born in August of 1953 in Malacca, Malaysia. He passed away at home on Monday, March 8, 2021, surrounded by love and peace. He leaves behind his wife, Phyllis, one brother, five sisters, cousins, in-laws, and numerous nieces and nephews who held Uncle Rajan in high regard.

Helen Irene Hess, age 104, of Sparta, formerly of Cazenovia, passed away on March 11, 2021 at the Morrow Home in Sparta. She was born on April 15, 1916 in Bear Valley, Richland Co., WI, to Ed and Anna (Wolters) Weitzel, the 6th of 11 children. She met Ray Hess at a dance on the Loreto Ridge and a year later they married at St.

Donna Faye Montgomery, age 84, of Reedsburg, died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. She was born on August 7, 1936 in LaValle, the daughter of Arnold and Gladys (Lindors) Rabuck.

Sally Jones, 76, of Reedsburg, beloved wife, mother and sister, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Philip H. “Mort” Grosskrueger, age 86, of Reedsburg, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Casa de Oakes in Reedsburg. He was born on May 27, 1934 in the Town of Westfield, Sauk County, the son of Herman and Margaretha (Garske) Grosskrueger. Phil was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army.

Joanne L. Stark, age 79, of Baraboo, died on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services. She was born on January 24, 1942 in Reedsburg, the daughter of Harold and Arleen (Massman) Hahn. Joanne attended Loganville Elementary School, Open View Country School and was a graduate of Webb High School in Reedsburg in 1960.