The Obituary Section

Arlene Nelson

, Wisconsin

Arlene Teresa Nelson born April 12 1930 to Albert Peesel Sr. and Frieda Backeberg Peesel quietly passed away in her sleep on Sunday August 16 2026 following a short illness. On May 17 1947 Arlene was married to Clarence J. Nelson at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Wonewoc WI. Following their honeymoon trip to Yellowstone Park they settled on a farm in Kendall WI where they began their life together. Arlene had a long and fulfilling career. She was a talented hairdresser and proudly owned and operated her own beauty salon in Waukesha WI. Later she and Clarence opened an electronics store in Westfield WI. Family was the heart of Arlenes life. She was an excellent cook and loved nothing more than gathering her family around the table especially for holiday dinners. Christmas was her favorite time of year for decorating and finding special gifts for each family member. Birthdays…

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Amber Brown

, Wisconsin

April 26, 1975 — August 12, 2026

Amber Brown age 51 formerly of Reedsburg Wisconsin passed away on August 13 2026. She was born on April 27 1975 in Richland Center to parents Ellen Connors and Gregory Stittleburg. After graduating from Weston High School Amber worked maintenance for seven years at Grede Foundry and two years at Schreiber Foods in Richland Center. Amber found joy and peace in spending time outdoors appreciating nature adventure and the simple beauty around her. Ambers heart was as big as they came. She was always willing to help others and never turned anyone away. If you needed help with anything Amber was there always willing to do whatever she could to make things a little easier. She gave so freely of herself expecting nothing in return. Ambers kindness generosity and loving spirit will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Above all she treasured her family…

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Isabelle Reimer

, Wisconsin

Isabelle M. Reimer age 91 of Loganville died on Sunday morning August 16 2026 at the Senior Life Center in Reedsburg Wisconsin. She was born on May 19 1935 in Baraboo WI the daughter of Paul and Caroline Schroeder Stieve. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church Baraboo WI. Isabelle graduated from Baraboo High School in 1953. On August 15 1953 she was united in marriage to Orland J. Reimer at St. Johns Lutheran Church Baraboo WI. After their marriage she became a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church Loganville. She served as church council treasurer for many years. She was also a member of Ladies Aide. She believed in God and Jesus Christ our Savior. She was a member of her local Homemakers club and very active in 4H with her kids. She and Orland were involved in a card club. Her home was always open…

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James Wagner

, Wisconsin

James E. Wagner passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 12 2026. Son of Dennis Wagner and Mabel Wagner he was born near LaValle WI in the house on what is now Roznos Rd. His family moved from Wisconsin when he was four years old and grew up in the Flint MI area. Upon graduation he joined the US Navy Sea Bees. He served on Midway and Adak Islands and Vietnam. After his Sea Bees discharge he met and married Monica Mittlesteadt. They began their life together in the Flint area. Together they had three children. Jim dearly loved his work on power transmission lines. His job was teaching linemen to work on power lines while they were still energized first as a tool demonstrator and later as a Line Superintendent for Basin Electric in Mandan ND. After Jim retired they moved to Reedsburg WI. Jim is survived by his wife…

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Michelle Spencer

, Wisconsin

Michelle Marie Spencer age 63 of Reedsburg passed away peacefully on Monday August 10 2026 at the Hospital in Hillsboro surrounded by her family. She was born on August 18 1962 in Reedsburg the daughter of Edward R. and Mary Ann Peterson Spencer. Michelle loved flowers gardening hunting with her dad and Mary Anns dog Mylie. Michelle is survived by her mother Mary Ann Spencer grandson Logan Hamburg brother and sisters Arlin Tina Spencer Cindy Gary Fearing Monica Dan Kinsman Laurie Peter Pelton and Tammy Vern Mittlesteadt special friend Steve Schultz aunts and uncles nieces and nephews along with other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center Hillsboro Hospital and to Agrace Hospice for excellent care provided to Michelle. A private family burial will be in St. Anthonys Cemetery Cazenovia at a later date. Memorials of remembrance may…

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James Mould

, Wisconsin

James Robert Mould also known as Jim Bob age 75 of Reedsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday August 6 2026 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison with his family by his side. He was born on July 31 1951 in Fort Atkinson WI the son of Elwood and Lillian Keister Mould. On June 27 1970 he was united in marriage to Debra Larson in Whitewater WI. This marriage was blessed with two children. He loved hunting softball bowling and playing darts with his son Ken. He enjoyed riding ATVs with friends spending time at the lake with his wife and their dogs Buddy and Abby. He also enjoyed making his famous enchiladas for his daughter Kari. Best of all he loved watching the Badgers and Brewers with a cold beer in his hand. He was preceded in death by his mother Lillian Wiedenhoeft stepfather Robert Wiedenhoeft brothers Richard and Donald…

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Armond Gennetti Jr.

, Wisconsin

Armond Joseph Gennetti Jr. Arm was born April 22 1957 in Cicero Illinois growing up in Mt. Prospect the son of Armond Sr. and Marie Elmer Gennetti. He passed away on Sunday August 16 2026 at the SSM Hospice House in Baraboo. Armond was incredibly resourceful from early on working two and three jobs at a time most of his life. He had his own excavating business his own towing business and flooring business among others. He was also a certified copier technician for IKON Corporation with much recognition for quality and productivity. Amidst all of these he was a motorcycle mechanic and enthusiast to say the least. He was best known in the Chicago area for being the founder and president of the High Spirits Motorcycle Club. He was known to many as King Arm with many friends and members. He said his favorite motorcycle was the Harley Davidson…

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Gilbert Burmester

, Wisconsin

August 11, 2026

Gilbert H. Burmester age 97 of Loganville passed away August 12 2026. He was born March 12 1929 in Loganville the son of Edward and Verona Licht Burmester. On February 2 1961 he was united in marriage to Jean E. McNett in Baraboo. She preceded him in death on May 21 2020. Gilbert worked as a bee farmer from a young boy until his retirement in the 1990s. His true passion was restoring old trucks like Mack trucks and the original Klondike truck and getting them back on the road. He traveled with his wife looking for truck parts and searching for pottery and fabric for his wife. They both loved gardening and working on the lawn. Gilbert also had a love for the knowledge of his hometown. He enjoyed seeing the many changes throughout his life. He was also honored to be able to generously donate to the Ronald…

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Amanda Meeker

, Wisconsin

August 16, 1987

Amanda Sue Meeker 38 of LaValle passed away on Wednesday August 5 2026. She was born August 17 1987 in Baraboo to Paul and Susan Hankins Ramsey. She attended Baraboo High School. On December 15 2007 she married Andrew Meeker. She was employed by Reedsburg True Value and provided inhome care for local residents when needed. Amanda enjoyed being around her horses chickens and taking her dog everywhere. She loved to be with family and friends bake food crocheting and spreading her knowledge of the craft and animals to those she could. She was preceded in death by her son Zachary her dad Paul Ramsey her fatherinlaw William Meeker and her brotherinlaw Dustin Meeker. In addition to her husband Andrew she is survived by her daughter Isabell brother Andrew Ramsey and his wife Brianna Ramsey Hause sister Amber Markunas Ramsey her mother Susan Ramsey Hankins her motherinlaw Tamra Meeker Lepart…

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