Obituaries

David Karl Biel, age 81, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021 while in hospice. He was born in December 1939, in Melrose Park, Illinois, to David and Emma. He married his wife, Donna, of 53 years in 1967 and together they raised their family in Villa Park, Illinois, later to retire in La Valle, Wisconsin. Dave’s ca

Steven Edward Kaney, passed away at his home suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, February 6, 2021.  Steve was born on October 11, 1954 in Anchorage, Alaska at the Elmendorf Air Force Base to his parents LaVern F. Kaney and Lonna Mae (Meyer) Kaney.

Mary Ellen Voltz, 85, a longtime resident of Mauston, WI, passed away at the Senior Life Center in Reedsburg, WI on February 7, 2021.The sixth child of Arthur and Gaby (Wohling) Fish, Mary was born in Reedsburg in December of 1935.

Herbert J. “Herbie” Ott, age 82, of Reedsburg, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. He was born on September 26, 1938 in Wood County, WI, the son of Joseph and Anna (Matti) Ott. Herbie was a volunteer fireman in Auburndale before moving to WI Dells where he opened a body shop.

Beverly Jean Sarnow, age 87, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, passed away, and was called to Heaven quietly and peacefully, early Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021, at 12:50 a.m.

Roger W. Lindloff, age 75, of Prairie du Sac, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home in Prairie du Sac, WI. He was born on April 20, 1945 in Reedsburg, the son of Herbert and Emma (Schulte) Lindloff.

Roger was baptized on May 27, 1945, and confirmed on May 31, 1959.

Michael Roland Sloat, age 71, of Reedsburg, WI, passed away from a hard-fought battle with cancer, at home surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

Joseph M. Waldner, age 79, of Lime Ridge, Wisconsin, passed away January 30, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born to Michael and Margaret Waldner in Utica, South Dakota. He is survived by Sarah, his loving wife of 58 years.

Eleanor L. “Duke” Sussek, age 88, of Reedsburg, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at University Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 1, 1932 in Waukesha, the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Katzner) Karl.

Gary T. “Coop” Cooper, age 79, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 20, 1941, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of Cyril and Eva (Brimmer) Cooper. Gary proudly served his country in the US Army and was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska.