Obituaries

Rose Genevieve (Stoltz) Brickl, age 98, died peacefully on August 23, 2024, enveloped in the love, presence, and prayers of her family. Visitation will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1031 Main St., Onalaska, Wisconsin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024.  The Requiem Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Sharon Joan Bychinski, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the age of 77. She was surrounded by her loved ones during her final moments.

Joan Anne Kalinauskas (Lill), of rural Cazenovia, WI peacefully ascended to heaven on September 9, 2024, at 11:02 AM. Joan was born February 1, 1950, in Chicago, IL.

After spending the last few weeks of his life at home surrounded by loving family, Vaughn Gary (VG) Prather died peacefully on August 28, 2024.

Our mom, Shirley Ann Tobey (Tyler), age 22, of Reedsburg passed away on September 3, 2024. Shirley was born to Elwin and Lucille Tyler on February 29, 1936. A leap year baby, you knew she was something special!

Robert V. “Rob” Mortimer, age 45, passed away at home on Sunday, September 1, 2024, following several health complications. He was born on April 5, 1979, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of Victor Posey and Vicki (Spurgeon) Mortimer.

Julie A. Rizzio, age 62, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, following a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. She was born on August 21, 1962, in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of Larry and Karen Young. Julie was a member of the Salem Central High School class of 1980.

LaVonne J. Koenecke, age 94, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Sauk County Health Care Center. She was born on September 12, 1929, in Baraboo, WI, the daughter of Schuyler and Treva (Lange) Getschman. LaVonne was a graduate of Baraboo High School.