Obituaries

Robert Kenneth Slotty of rural Wonewoc, along the picturesque rolling hills of Summit Township, passed away following a battle with mesothelioma, at home surrounded by his family on September 14, 2020.

Karen E. Karsten, age 72, of Reedsburg, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at home after a battle with cancer. Karen was born on September 19, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN, to John and Ethel (Larson) Thurner. She was united in marriage to Roger Karsten on June 6, 1965.

Violet Selma (Luetkens) Vinz, of Reedsburg, age 97 years, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Sauk County Health Care Center. She was born on August 26, 1923 at the family farm house south of Loganville, Township of Westfield, Sauk County. She was the daughter of August and Emma (Koenig) Luetkens.

Michael J. Stenner, age 58, of Reedsburg, WI, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. He was born on June 22, 1962 in Reedsburg, the son of Howard F. Stenner Sr. and Betty J. (Moser) Stenner. On June 5, 2009 he was united in marriage to Kathy Stingley. Michael worked as a custodian for the Reedsburg School District.

Donald W. Herritz, age 90, of Reedsburg, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Casa de Oakes in Reedsburg surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 23, 1930 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin the son of Carl and Mildred (Licht) Herritz.

Daniel Charles Hineman “Hiney”, 64, of Reedsburg, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at his residence after a short but hard-fought battle with leukemia.

Dan was born September 20, 1955 in Richland Center, WI, the son of Bradford J.

and Mary (Coutier) Hineman. He graduated from Webb High School in 1973. On

Angela L. Meinhardt, age 42, of Reedsburg, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020.

She was born on November 20, 1977, the daughter of Debra (Robert) Child and Mark Denman. On September 8, 1995, she was united in marriage to Dwayne A. Meinhardt.

Richard/Dick “DB” Bill used to say “if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well”. He lived his life well. We joked that we should do “everything in moderation, buddy” but that was because he showed his family and friends how to live well and squeeze the most joy and friendship out of each day. If you didn’t know DB, you hadn’t met him.

Harold Raymond Janechek, passed into Paradise on August 22, 2020 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI, with his beloved wife Diane by his side. Harold was born on January 10, 1945 in Reedsburg, WI, to Harry and Dorotha (Burgess) Janechek. Harold and Diane (Gates) Janechek were married on a crisp cold day on February 19, 1966, 54 years ago.