Obituaries

Kenneth Ray Moser, known fondly by all as Ken, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023, in Monroe, WI, after a long, brave battle with dementia. He was born on September 17, 1953, in Manchester, IA, to the late Ray and surviving Ruth Moser.

Wilma E. Ennis, age 92 of Reedsburg, WI, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. She was born on March 4, 1931 in Lime Ridge, the daughter of Walter and Louise (Krueger) Gudenschwager. On May 23, 1953 she was united in marriage to Donald George Ennis. This marriage was blessed with three children.

Patricia J. Murdock, age 87, of Reedsburg, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Our House Assisted Living. She was born on January 6, 1936, in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of Frank and Blanche (Schilling) Decot. On July 24, 1954, Patricia was united in marriage to James D. Murdock. This marriage was blessed with four children.

Mary A. Schwenkhoff, 81 of Rock Springs, was born to eternal life October 18, 2023 in Reedsburg.

Sharon L. Smithson, age 69, of Lime Ridge, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Sauk County Health Care Center after a 36 year battle with MS. She was born on August 29, 1954 at the Richland Hospital, the daughter of Sylvester “Beck” and Celia (Losic) Klang. She was united in marriage to Roger Smithson Jr.

Dannie Bass, age 71 of LaValle, WI passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at his home with his wife Patsy, nephew Joe and niece Brenda by his side.