Obituaries

Edward Gardner, age 90, of Reedsburg, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Casa De Oakes in Reedsburg. He was born January 6, 1935 in Reedsburg to Rollie and Lilah (Allert) Gardner.

Earl William Reible died at home on October 29, surrounded by his family.  Born July 2, 1937, Earl grew up near Roxbury on the Reible family farm, a place that remained special to him throughout his life. He worked many jobs, sometimes two at a time, ultimately retiring from a machinist position at Milwaukee Valve. 

Merna Mae Mittlesteadt, age 89 of rural Wonewoc, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 surrounded by her children. She was born on May 23, 1936 in the family home in Rural Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of John D. and Lauretta (Cutsforth) Fuller. Merna grew up in rural Reedsburg, the youngest of 12 children.

Mary G. Gavin passed away peacefully Saturday October 25, 2025 at the Reedsburg Senior Life Center.  Mary was born on March 4, 1931 to Sylvester and Frances Flanagan in Belleville, WI.  

Dick Skinner of Reedsburg, age 92, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Sauk County Health Care Center.

Nancy Kay Dolan, age 85, of Reedsburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, in her home with her family by her side.

Nancy was a kind, caring woman who loved her family and friends and had a great sense of humor.

“Whitey” Eugene A. Geitz, age 86 years, of La Valle, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Reedsburg Senior Life Center.