Obituaries

Lilas Gertrude Abel Phillips Rabine, age 89 of Loretto Ridge, Plain, passed away peacefully Monday, December 16, 2024 at Pine Valley Nursing Home in Richland Center, after a stroke 1 ½ years ago. She was born May 18, 1935 as a twin in Poynette to Joe and Myrtle (Mack) Abel.

James Ronald Mitchell Sr. (Jim), 80, passed away in Thomson, GA, on November 27, 2024, following a brief illness. Jim was born on October 21, 1944, to Orvel and Grace, in Rockford, Illinois.

David “Dave” C Kaun of Portage, WI passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. He will be missed by friends and family. Dave was born January 1, 1955 in Richland Center, WI, son of Lorin and Lorraine (Christian) Kaun.

Gerald Henry Roecker, age 85, of Loganville, passed away on December 10, 2024. Born on October 5, 1939, he was the son of Martin and Ella (Roewer) Roecker.

On June 16, 1962, he was united in marriage to Margaret (Thieding) Roecker. Together, they shared 62 years of love, companionship, and cherished memories.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Julian James Ruyle. Julian left this world too soon on December 10, 2024, in a tragic accident. Despite his brief time with us, he touched countless lives with his goofy humor, kind heart, and boundless energy.