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It is with much Love and a heavy heart, to announce that 'Matthew Mark Nichols' (Age 56) of Wisconsin ; passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16th 2025, while visiting his home life in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. He was born on December 20th 1968, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the proud Son of Robert (Bob) and Carol Nichols; youngest of five boys. Matthew grew up in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. As a part of the graduating class of 1987, Matthew was an excelled, driven, incredibly talented Baseball and Football player. He was recognized for said excellence and inducted into the Brown Deer High School Hall of Fame. Matthew graduated from UW Whitewater, with a Bachelors of Science degree in...

Patsy Ann DuVall, age 65, of Merrimac, passed away on July 28, 2022 at St. Clare Hospital, after a courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Patsy was born February 10, 1957 in Baraboo, WI, the daughter of Arthur V. and Gertrude E. (Hanusa) Haefer. She graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1975. During the Early 1980's she worked as a cocktail waitress and bartender, which led her to become involved with softball and pool leagues. In 1986 her 'baby girl', Amber was born and she stayed home to raise her until she went back to work in the mid 1990's as a bartender. After bartending she started work as a custodian for Merrimac Charter School until she became ill in 2017 with a brain...

Joyce H. Mortensen, age 83, of Lake Mills (Reedsburg), WI, passed away on Monday, March, 28, 2022. She was born on Nov. 20, 1938, in Hillpoint, Wis., the daughter of Chancey and Louise (Friede) Mylrea. Joyce graduated from Reedsburg High School with the class of 1956. She lived in Reedsburg for over 50 years working at Hankscraft Corp for the most of her career, retiring in 2001. Joyce was united in marriage to Harry Mortensen on Feb. 16, 1957, in Reedsburg. They were blessed with four children, Dan, Marv, Gary and Ron. Joyce was a devoted wife and mother, talking fondly of her grand-kids and great grand-kids. She enjoyed cooking, cards, family, friends, and food. She was preceded in...

Johann Beck peacefully left his earthly home to be with Jesus in his forever home while family was by his side. For 86 years Johann was a hardworking, generous man full of integrity. Johann was born in Starcho, Yugoslavia, the son of Paul and Maria (Spengler) Beck. He and his family survived Post WW 2 persecution, family separation, and concentration death camps. They were reunited through the Red Cross and moved to South Bend, IN, sponsored by the Palmer family, when he was fifteen. He went to school without knowing any English. Johann proudly served in the United States Army. After serving he moved to Chicago, worked, and went to school. He met Hazel Kay Kowalske and they married in...

Jesse Thomas Cox, 91, passed away on February 4, 2022 at his home with family surrounding him. He was born April 9, 1930 in Woodland Township, Sauk County, Wisconsin, the only child of Jesse and Gladys (Henderson) Cox. He attended Valton Grade School, and Wonewoc High School graduating in May 1949. He farmed with his parents until he was called to serve in the Army in the Korean Conflict. He married Annabelle M. Sloniker on June 18, 1955. They have three wonderful children, Ted, Jane, and Tom whom he loved dearly. After farming for six years, he moved his family to Janesville where he worked at General Motors for 30 years. His love, after God and family, was his farm and gardening...

Judy Kay (Hutchens) White, 57 of Reedsburg, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was born on February 20, 1964 in Reedsburg, WI, to Frederick and Patricia (Hanson) Hutchens. From the time of birth, Judy was spunky, caring, kind and did things on her time. She had a soft spot for animals from a very young age and always had house pets. She loved shopping, music, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and family. Although she was the kindest person to all who knew her, she was also not afraid to stick up for who and what she loved, which she instilled into her children. Judy worked with her parents at Hutchens Decorating for several years before opening up her in home...

Wava Lee Wandersee, age 60, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at her residence in Mauston. She was born on June 28, 1961 in Waukesha, WI, the daughter of Carl Gallert and Rosalee Barnard. Wava was employed at Christmas Mountain Village for many years and took pride in what she did. Wava was a kind, generous, loving woman with a vivacious personality. She would give you the shirt off her back and not think twice about it. She had many challenges and obstacles to conquer in her life. She never turned her back on the life that Jesus laid out for her, as she approached each day with a strong, fierce and dedicated attitude. She loved with her whole heart. Her passion was for her children...

Norma Jean Peters, age 69, of Reedsburg, WI, passed away on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 at University Hospital in Aurora, CO. She was born on October 13th, 1952 in Fort Atkinson, WI, to Eugene and Delilah (Laidig) Hafemann. She grew up as an only child in a small rural community on Lake Koshkonog, and moved to Forth Atkinson when she was in the 6th grade. That was a big switch from a rural classroom with two 4th graders to a whole classroom of students. She graduated from Fort Atkinson Senior High School in 1970. She was a member of several organizations, but was most proud of her membership in the National Honor Society. She attended Carroll College (now Carroll University) graduating in...

Joseph (Joe) G. Whitcomb, age 89, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin died on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. He was born May 7, 1932 in Winter, Wisconsin to Venoah and Winnifred (Mondor) Whitcomb. He graduated from Cobb High School in 1950. Joe was a Korean War Veteran, serving as a Squad Leader in the 865th AAA Battalion. He was a life member of the VFW. Joe was awarded the following medals: United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Korea Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal with three campaign stars He married Barbara Nelson on February 11, 1961 in Edgerton, Wisconsin. They had three children, John, Mary and Tom. Joe was...

Ann M. Kern, age 93, of Reedsburg, formerly of Madison passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Our House Assisted Living Memory Care in Reedsburg. She was born on October 22, 1927 in the Town of Dane, WI, the daughter of John and Anna (Keller) Koch. She was a wonderful caring person who was a caregiver for disabled children for over 20 years at Central Colony in Madison. She always had a smile. Even as her memory was fading and she was residing in a memory care facility, she would still without hesitation help other residents who were confined to a wheelchair. Care giving was her life work. Ann's interests were many. She golfed, camped, did arts and crafts and was a very avid...