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Palamaruk, James K. Age 71 of Kendall
8 hours
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
James K. Palamaruk, 71 of Kendall passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Sonnenburg/Smith-Nelson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences can be offered to the family by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
Jorandby, Robert J. Age 85 of Necedah
8 hours
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Robert J. Jorandby, age 85, of Necedah, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Necedah United Methodist Church in Necedah, Wisconsin. Pastor Damon Pfile will officiate. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Necedah United Methodist Church. Interment will be at the West Arkdale Cemetery at a later date.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 2/10
2 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Mauston 82 La Crosse Logan 76
Hillsboro 84 New Lisbon 56 (Miles Ravenscroft 40points for Hillsboro)
Bangor 55 Necedah 41
Royall 71 Cashton 40
Wonewoc-Center 88 Brookwood 65
Reedsburg 44 Sparta 42
Weston 70 Wisconsin Heights 62
Wisconsin Rapids Assumption 67 Adams-Friendship 61
Shiocton 73 Berlin 54
Wisconsin Dells 79 Waupun 52
Girls Basketball
Mauston 83 Ripon 57
Berlin 42 Westfield 27
Adams-Friendship 74 Nekoosa 34
Wisconsin Dells 104 Wautoma 19
Necedah 53 La Farge 25 (Brienna Van Hoof 15points for Necedah)
Bangor 52 Westby 37
Kickapoo 36 Weston/Ithaca 28
McFarland 58 Reedsburg 28
Boys Hockey
RWD/Mauston 7 Baraboo/Portage 0
Girls Hockey
Badger Lightning 5 Viroqua 0
Mauston Girls Win Final Regular Season Road Game
2 days
Mauston played it last regular season away game Tuesday night as they traveled to Ripon, coming out of the blocks a little slow the girls came out with renewed energy after half time and enjoyed the long drive home as they walked away with an 83-57 victory. Mauston had 4 girls score double figures and one with a double double as Freshman Crimson Hansen had 25 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 steals. Caitlin Lavold had 19 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and an assist, followed closely by Bre Heller with 16 points, 9 boards, 6 assists, 4 blocks and 3 steals and rounding out the double digit scorers was Jordin Bates with 11 points, 3 rebounds and a steal. Mauston has a quick turnaround as they prepare to host Westfield on Thursday night in one of two remaining conference games. Go Eagles!!
Mauston Boys Hold Off Logan for Non-Conference Win
2 days
The Mauston Golden Eagles Boys Basketball team won the first game of their busy road schedule this week defeating La Crosse Logan 82-76 in non-conference action. Mauston will also have trips to Ripon and Sparta this week. The game was back in forth but every time La Crosse Logan hit a big shot Mauston would answer back with a big shot of their own. Andrew Dillin was able to knock down clutch free throws down the stretch as Mauston hung on for the victory. Will Miller had a career high 28points for the Golden Eagles while Jase Navis finished with 20points and Dillin added 18. The win improves Mauston to 13-5 on their season while Logan drops to 2-17. Mauston travels to Ripon Thursday night in a crucial South Central Conference matchup.
Local Prep Scores from Monday 2/9
3 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Boys Basketball
Fort Atkinson 60 Reedsburg 39
Berlin 60 Adams-Friendship 50
Bangor 99 Black River Falls 70
Sheboygan South 83 Ripon 51
Tomah 80 Viroqua 55
Wonewoc-Center 79 Pittsville 35
De Soto 67 Brookwood 47
Kickapoo 85 Weston 55
Girls
Berlin 49 Marion/Tigerton 42
River Valley 81 New Lisbon 49
Westfield 65 Tomah 54
Edgerton, Phyllis B. Age 81 of Oak Creek and Formerly of Juneau County
3 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Phyllis B. Edgerton 1944-2026
Phyllis Edgerton (née O’Dell), 81, of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, died peacefully at her residence with family by her side on February 6, 2026.
She was born in Necedah, Wisconsin on September 18, 1944 to Percy and Ruby (Blake) O’Dell. She was the second youngest of seventeen children and the youngest daughter of a large and close-knit family, an upbringing that shaped her lifelong devotion to family.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Lynn Edgerton, her parents and siblings. She is survived by her children Deborah (Mike) Nichols, Brian (Mary) Edgerton, Charles Edgerton and Shelley Brandt. Her grandchildren Christopher Edgerton, Shane Winder, Amara Brandt, Amelia Lutz, Abigail Lutz, Sara Hopper, Nathan Rose, Kade Ross, Mary Jane Hopper, Jesse Bendel, Dalton Bendel, Kasen Edgerton, Karey Edgerton, Kallan Edgerton, and several great-grandchildren.
A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at a later date; details will be shared with family and friends.
Juneau County Authorities Looking for Help in Possible Truck Theft
4 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help regarding an incident that occurred in Lisbon Township on 02/01/2026.
We are looking for any information about a 2000–2006 white Chevy truck that picked up and took another white Chevy truck from the area.
The second truck has been entered as stolen at this time.
If you have any leads or know who might own or have been driving this vehicle, or have information about the stolen vehicle, please contact Deputy Bader at 608-847-5649 and reference Case #26J002777.
Your assistance could make a big difference—thank you for helping keep our community safe!
Miller, Verda Jean Ae 94 of Elroy
4 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Verda Jean Miller, age 94 years, of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Milestone Senior Living in Hillsboro.
She was born on April 8, 1931 in Oakes, North Dakota, the daughter of Leslie and Mabel (Peterson) Leigh.
Verda Jean graduated with a teaching degree from La Crosse State College.
She married Robert Miller on June 20, 1953 at the Methodist Church in Mauston and moved to the Elroy area in 1956. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2006.
Verda Jean taught school for a short time in New Lisbon and then worked for the Elroy-Kendall-Wilton school system as a Title 1 and Chapter 1 Reading Specialist for 25 years in the kindergarten to 4th Grades.
She was a beloved school teacher and piano teacher. She loved the Winnie the Pooh books and would often read them to her grandchildren. She had that small town kindness where she would ask servers their names and follow up with where are they from and if they are related to anybody in town.
Verda Jean lived at the piano. Even in the past few months, the caregivers could wheel her in front of one of the pianos and she would still play. Music always awakened something in her. In her nineties and as her memory started going, you play a song on the piano and her eyes would turn into the eyes of that woman from the 50’s and 60’s.
She was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church in Elroy, Juneau County Retired Educators and Millards Prairie Homemakers. She had a passion for genealogy, travel in the United States and she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.
Survivors include her children, James (Jane) Miller, John (Teresa) Miller and Roxanne (Mike) Breden; grandchildren, Aaron (Sarah) Miller, Ted Miller, Joshua (Mary) Breden, Sam Breden, Nathan (Johna) Miller and Amber Miller; and five Great Grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Robert; she was preceded in death by her Parents; brother, Morris Leigh and sister, Irma Jaquish.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Elroy, with Rev. Damon Pfile officiating. Burial will be in the Millards Prairie Cemetery, rural Elroy. A time of visitation will be at the Church on Monday, February 16th from 10 to 11 a.m.
The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy is assisting with arrangements, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Eberhardt, Dennis Scott Age 81 of Rural Mauston
4 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Dennis Scott Eberhardt, age 81, of rural Mauston, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in the comfort of his home. He was surrounded by his loving family and faithful companions, Lucy and Daisy.
He was born on August 2, 1944 in Sauk City, WI to Clayton and Elsie (Shimniok) Eberhardt. The family moved to the Mauston, WI area in his youth and it was during that time that he fell in love with the outdoors. He graduated from Mauston High School in 1962 and post-graduation went to work logging with his dad, Clayton.
As a member of the Signals Intelligence Division of the United States Army, Dennis proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. His buddies in the service called him “Pops” because he was the oldest of the group. Most of the stories from this time involve some mischief that he and his buddies were up to while stationed in Germany before his deployment to Vietnam.
He had a deep love for the outdoors and found great enjoyment in camping, sitting around the fire, fishing and hunting. Dennis also loved animals, especially his dogs, who were loyal companions and held a special place in his heart.
Dennis was united in marriage to Cynthia Raese on November 17, 1992 in Juneau County.
Dennis was a devoted Christian and most of the last several years was spent talking about the Christian men’s group that he belonged to.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Cindy; his children, Suzanne (Troy) Derengowski, Becky (Andy) Carda, Carrie (Ronald) Bailey, Paul (Beth) Eberhardt, Kristin (Jason) Graves, Daniel (Alexis) Eberhardt and Sara (Travis) Schultz and his 15 grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister, Cathleen (Joe) Hetzel and many other family members and close friends, including his Brothers in Christ from his Men’s Church Group in La Valle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Elsie (Shimniok) Eberhardt; his mother-in-law, Charlotte (Geier) Raese and his sister, Mona Bagnowski.
Dennis will be remembered for his love of the word of God, his military service, his appreciation of nature, his love of animals, and the life he lived. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12 noon at the Advent Christian Church – 200 La Valle Street, La Valle, WI, with Pastor Andy Johnson officiating. Burial with military rites will be in the Plymouth Cemetery – N4239 Johnson Road, Mauston, WI at approximately 3:00 p.m. A time of visitation will be at the Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc is assisting the family.
