Obituaries

David W. Kosak passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on September 26, 1956, in Baraboo, WI, the son of Wilfrid and June (Rose) Kosak. 

David Lukens was born June 4, 1941, in Spooner, Wisconsin, to Carl Lukens and Anna Gren. He grew up on a farm about a mile west of Shell Lake with his siblings, John and Shirley. His life was defined by adventure with his lifelong friends, a remarkable ability to build or fix anything, and a sharp sense of humor.

Cynthia Mae Volk, age 64, of LaValle, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. She was born on April 25, 1961 in Burlington, WI, the daughter of Edward L. and Mary Jane Frances (Reuter) Clark.

Bess Little (93) of Reedsburg passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, at the Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.

 

Dido Rachel Overgard Nash passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2025, at the age of 93.

Lorna Slaney, age 94, of Reedsburg, passed away at the Sauk Co. Healthcare Center Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born May 17, 1931 in Reedsburg to William and Edna Klitzke. 

Jacqueline R. Nachreiner, 79, of Spring Green, died on July 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Although PSP affected her later years, it never defined her. Jackie will be remembered for her integrity, courage, grace, kindness, and the deep love she shared with her family and friends.

Prairie du Sac--Melvin E. Nolden, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed peacefully with family at his side on June 29, 2025 at age 84.  He was born to Henry and Marina (Ballweg) Nolden in the Town of West Point in October of 1940.

Linda Kay Perkins, age 80, of Loganville, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at The Rivers in Portage, WI. She was born on January 11, 1945, in Richland Center, WI the daughter of Donald and Dixie (McHone) Gher.