Ervin R. Cole, 87, of Reedsburg, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the Reedsburg Senior Life Center.
Ervin was born July 25, 1933 in Wisconsin Dells to the late Alfred and Mildred Cole. Mildred died during child birth to his sister Mabel when he was 2 years old. When Ervin was eleven, Alfred married Bessie Cole.
Claudia M. Brylla, age 85, of Reedsburg, died peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Our House Senior Living surrounded by her family. She was born on May 1, 1935 in Richland County, the daughter of Henry and Della (Doering) Peterson. Claudia was a graduate of Reedsburg High School and the Sauk County Normal School.
Virginia L. Erickson, age 84, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2020 surrounded by her family, after a lengthy walk with cancer.
Allan D. Held Sr., age 64, of Reedsburg, died suddenly on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in his home. He was born on November 10, 1955 in Reedsburg, the son of Gilbert and Caroline (Hesse) Held. Al was a 1974 graduate of Webb High School. On March 2, 2007, he was married to the former Gail F. Renkor.
The Reverend Herbert Hans Feierabend, 89, suffered a stroke and died peacefully at home in Mission, TX August 13, 2020. He cheerfully suffered heart disease, Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia, cared for by his devoted partner of 66 years, briefly supported by hospice. A generous, witty man with a ready laugh, he will be sorely missed.
SUN PRAIRIE- Bernard William (Bernie) Ballweg, age 76 of Sun Prairie, passed away on Sunday, August 16th, 2020 at his home surrounded by his 2 sons. He fought a valiant battle against the complications of a stroke. He was born on November 6, 1943 in Madison, Wisconsin and was the son of William and Lorene (Baier) Ballweg.
Patricia L. Osterfund, age 86, passed away August 23, 2020 at the Pine Villa in Prairie du Sac. She was born on May 11, 1934 to the late Durlin and Adeline (Leege) Henke. At Prairie du Sac High School she met the love of her life, David E. Osterfund. They were married on Nov. 23, 1951 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Prairie du Sac.
BLUE MOUNDS - Joseph Andrew Meier Jr., age 78, of Mazomanie, passed away on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on Nov. 22, 1941, in Madison, at St. Mary’s Hospital, the son of Joseph Sr. and Lois (Hinman) Meier.