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Miller, Rae Ann Age 64 of Mauston
5 hours
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Rae Ann Miller, age 64, of Mauston, WI, passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and friends at Emplify-Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
She was born on September 20th, 1961 in Adams, WI and spent her life as a loving Wife, Daughter, Sibling, and Aunt. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Reedsburg, WI. She graduated from UW Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Chemistry with an emphasis in Secondary Education in 1985. She did go back later and received her Elementary Education Degree. She spent 26 years as an educator at Queen of the Holy Rosary School (QHR) in Necedah, WI.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert F. Miller; her brother Kyle (Kimberly) Gibbens of Tomah, WI, her sister Janet Gibbens (Mark) of Adams, WI, and her sister Kathy (Matt) Anderson of Reedsburg, WI; her brother-in-law William (Ann) Miller of Dubuque, IA; her nieces and nephews Shane (Thu), Shayla, Alexandra, Marguerite (Cordarius), Erin, Jenna, David (Sara), and Emily (Todd), as well as, many other great nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Lyle and Joyce Gibbens (nee Goodhue) and one infant sister.
Funeral services for Rae Ann will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Bible Baptist Church in Reedsburg. Pastor Fred Weiss and Pastor Chris Anderson will be the officiants. Visitation will be on Friday, May 15 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg, and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be made in the Easton Cemetery, 1025 County Road A, Adams County, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials of remembrance may be made to Queen of the Holy Rosary School, W5703 Shrine Road, Necedah, WI 54646, or to the Gunderson Medical Foundation Steppin’ Out In Pink, 201 3rd Street, LaCrosse, WI 54601, or steppinout@gundersonhealth.org.
New Lisbon Track & Field Excels at the Tiger Invitational
8 hours
The Rockets had a huge night at the Tiger Invitational in Hillsboro, highlighted by numerous top-3 finishes and strong team performances throughout the meet.
Boys Highlights:
Jamesen Pfaff – ? 1st in the 100m, ? 1st in Long Jump, ? 1st in Triple Jump
Dawson Stickney – ? 1st in the 200m, ? 1st in the 400m, ? 3rd in the 100m
Austin Bradley – ? 2nd in the 800m
Clayton Jensen – ? 2nd in the 200m
Blayne Schneider – ? 3rd in the 800m
Aidan Brown – ? 3rd in the 1600m & ? 3rd in the 3200m
Gavin Gesler – ? 1st in the 300m Hurdles
Kayden LaBorde – ? 3rd in the 300m Hurdles
4×100 Relay Team – ? 1st Place (J. Pfaff, Jensen, Keltner, Homan)
4×800 Relay Team – ? 2nd Place (Brown, Schneider, Bradley, Homan)
Colby Pfaff – ? 3rd in High Jump
Jude Keltner – ? 2nd in Long Jump & ? 3rd in Triple Jump
Sehraj Grewal – ? 1st in Discus
Boys Team Result:
1st Place Overall – 202.5 points
Girls Highlights:
Alivia Bailey – ? 1st in the 200m
Lily Fay – ? 3rd in the 100m Hurdles
Heidi Mathes – ? 2nd in the 300m Hurdles & ? 3rd in Long Jump
4×100 Relay Team – ? 1st Place (Flint, R. Glavin, G. Glavin, Clark)
4×200 Relay Team – ? 1st Place (Mathes, R. Glavin, G. Glavin, Lowe)
4×800 Relay Team – ? 3rd Place (Heimer, Barker, Apfel, Wolf)
4×400 Relay Team ? 2nd Place (Mathes, G. Glavin, Clark, Lowe)
Brooklyn Lowe & Regina Glavin – ? tied for 3rd in High Jump
Jossalin Clark – ? 3rd in Triple Jump
Haley Mathes – ? 1st in Discus
Girls Team Result:
2nd Place Overall – 159 points
Another outstanding night for the Rockets as they continue to build momentum heading into the heart of the season!
#NewLisbonRockets #NLTrack #TrackAndField
Local Prep Scores from Thursday 5/7
8 hours
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Baseball
Royall 16 Wonewoc-Center 3 (Jett Bender WP and 3×3 at the plate)
Adams-Friendship 16 Mauston 3 (Eli Rader 2run homerun for Mauston)
Wautoma 1 Berlin 0
Wisconsin Dells 14 Westfield 0
Bangor 15 New Lisbon/Necedah 1
Cashton defeated Hillsboro
Weston 20 La Farge 4
Holmen 14 Tomah 10
Softball
Cashton 10 Hillsboro 9 (Sydney Hemmersbach 2×4 2RBI’s for Hillsboro)
Royall 21 Wonewoc-Center 1
Bangor 12 New Lisbon 1
Brookwood 8 Necedah 1
Holmen 2 Tomah 0
Allman, Christina Ann Of Adams
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Christina (Teeter) Ann Allman (Collins) passed on May 4th 2026 at the end of a camping trip with her fiance Kenneth Vorwald and friends.
There will be a celebration of life May 9th 2026 at 5 o’clock somewhere in Adams WI noon to 5pm, friends and family are encouraged to come together and reminisce over old stories.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.
Tomah Juvenile Killed in Accident
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
A 14-year-old from Tomah has died after being struck by a vehicle Friday night.
At approximately 9:45pm on 5/1/2026, the Monroe County 911 Communications Center received a report of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on County Hwy O, in the Township of La Grange. Upon arrival emergency responders began life savings efforts, however the juvenile succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
During the initial stages of the investigation, deputies determined that the juvenile was walking north on the southbound shoulder with a friend. A truck, being operated by a 38-year-old man from Tomah was headed south at the same time. He passed a northbound vehicle who had slowed down and did not see the juveniles due to the vehicles’ headlights. Only after he passed the vehicle did he observe them and was unable to stop or maneuver the vehicle before striking one of the juveniles. The exact location of the juvenile at the time he was struck is still under investigation.
The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and rendered aid until emergency responders arrived. He is further cooperating with the investigation which is continued to be investigated by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Assisting the Sheriff’s Office on scene were the Monroe County 911 Communications Center, Wisconsin State Patrol, Tomah Ambulance, Tomah Rescue Techs, Oakdale Fire Department, and the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office extends its condolences to the families and community affected by this tragic accident
MBMC Mauston Will Host Blood Drive May 13-14
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Donating blood saves lives—please consider giving at the upcoming blood drive being held at Mile Bluff Medical Center on Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. As a thank-you, all donors will receive four free Mount Olympus Waterpark tickets (while supplies last).
To schedule your donation, call the Blood Center of Wisconsin at 1-877-232-4376 or visit donate.wisconsin.versiti.org and search for Mile Bluff Medical Center under mobile drives.
Bartels named as a Rural Hospital and Health System President and CEO to Know
2 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Becker’s Hospital Review released its 2026 list of “Rural hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know.” Mile Bluff Medical Center’s Dara Bartels was once again part of the prestigious list. According to Becker’s, “The featured leaders are responsible for expanding the services their communities rely on, recruiting the talented caregivers who deliver that care, and investing in facilities via thoughtful renovations and ambitious new construction. These executives wield an ability to manage complexity while genuinely investing in the people and places they serve. Their hospitals’ successes are measured in healthier neighbors, stronger communities, and improved overall patient experience.”
To compile its list, the Becker’s Hospital Review team completed editorial research and accepted nominations. The following is an excerpt from Bartels’ nomination.
Ms. Bartels leads Mile Bluff Medical Center, an independent rural health system serving more than 55,000 residents across eight counties in south-central Wisconsin. She has positioned the organization as a forward-thinking competitor against large academic medical centers in Madison. Ms. Bartels piloted and implemented an AI-powered solution integrated directly into the EHR, saving clinicians more than seven minutes per patient encounter and reclaiming hundreds of administrative hours each month, with impact felt across departments including the emergency department, pharmacy, infusion centers and outpatient clinics. She has overseen the transition to a subscription-based software model and capital improvements that support the medical center’s continuum of life mission, ensuring comprehensive care from birth to end-of-life across acute, rehabilitation and specialized service lines. Under her leadership, the organization received the 2024 Chartis Center for Rural Health “Performance Leadership Award.” Ms. Bartels brings more than 20 years of healthcare finance and executive experience, including prior roles as Mile Bluff’s CFO and leadership positions at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., and UnityPoint Health in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 5/5
2 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Baseball
Adams-Friendship 23 Mauston 2 (Jacob Daniels 3×3 for Mauston)
Pittsville 6 Royall 3 (Jason Johnson 2×3 for Royall)
Wautoma 11 Berlin 10
Wisconsin Dells 14 Westfield 1
Reedsburg 11 McFarland 2
Cashton 8 Wauzeka-Steuben 3
Softball
Seneca 13 Hillsboro 9 (Gracie Herritz Homerun 3RBI’s for Hillsboro)
Pittsville 8 Royall 5
Necedah 16 Wonewoc-Center 3 (Sophie Morgan 3RBI’s Sofia Delconte 3RBI’s for Necedah)
Brookwood 25 La Farge 2
Riverdale 11 New Lisbon 1
Tomah 6 La Crosse Logan 0 (Anna Wall 1hitter 19strikeouts for Tomah)
Boys Tennis
West Salem 6 Mauston 1
Tomah 6 La Crosse Aquinas 1
Boys Golf
Johan Wolf recently hit an albatross at the Waushara Country Golf Club. That is 3 under par on a par 5 and is rarer than a whole in 1.
Helming, Augustine “Gus” Charles Age 14 of Tomah
2 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Augustine “Gus” Charles Helming, age 14, of Tomah, tragically passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Queen of the Apostles Parish in Tomah. Father Ethan Hokamp will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Tomah, WI. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Tomah High School (Main Gymnasium). Please enter through the Tomah High School doors located off the main parking lot, the same entrance used for athletic and activity events. Additional visitation for Gus will be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to the family. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
Wesely, Verniece June Age 98 of Arkdale
4 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Verniece June Wesely passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20 at the age of 98 from natural causes. Verniece was born June 28, 1927 to Lincoln and Lula (Campbell) at home in Arkdale, WI. Two older sisters, Vernell and Wilma gladly welcomed her, and two more sisters, Willetta and Dorothy would join the family in the next few years. Verniece, like her sisters, attended Cottonville School starting at age 4. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1944 at the age of 16.
Shortly after graduation, she moved to Chicago with her older sister’s family, and with special permission due to her young age, began working on the Railroad Retirement Board. During WWII she supported the war effort by going to the USO Club and dancing to Big Band music with soldiers, all while maintaining correspondence with her soldier fella, Robert Rogers Wesely. She and Bob married May 23, 1947. They made their home in Wisconsin for a few years. They mourned the loss of their newborn 1st child, Catherine in 1949 but joyfully welcomed daughter Patti Sue in 1952. The small family moved to California in 1953 where Verniece worked the overnight shift at Hughes Aircraft. Two more children joined the family while in California, Steven Craig (1954) and Terri Lynn (1956). Bob and Verniece lived in California with their children for 8 years but in 1961 decided to move back to Wisconsin. Shortly after moving back, their family was completed with their daughter, Lori Jean, born in 1961. While living in Wisconsin Rapids Bob and his father’s lives were abruptly and violently taken from them. Distraught and grieving terribly, Verniece moved with her children back to California to try to escape the terrible memories. Once there she realized she was lonesome for the love and support of her extended family so she returned to Wisconsin. In 1964 she married Kenneth Walslager, but the marriage ended in divorce.
While raising her children Verniece worked as a bookkeeper and stenographer for businesses including Adams Electric Co-op, Adams County Social Services and Adams County Unified Board. In fact, she worked for over 45 years.
After retirement in 1989 she filled her time babysitting grandchildren, going to polka dances, visiting and helping friends and relatives and traveling. She often drove many people, including her sisters, to doctor appointments. Her love of travel took her to 43 states including Alaska and Hawaii. She traveled to 12 countries across Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Verniece was a woman who lived her life to the fullest. Even into her 90’s she lived independently. Her favorite past-time was dancing, whether it was polkas or doing the jitterbug with her niece, Donna Pease. Many people complimented her on her appearance as she was always smartly dressed. She had a great sense of humor and loved talking with just about anyone. She also enjoyed taking walks alone or with others. Even as she started slowing down she would often visit with other residents to lift their spirits.
Verniece was preceded in death by her parents, Lincoln and Lula Strand, daughter, Cathy, her husband, Bob, her in-laws, Frank and Matilda Wesely, her sisters Vernell (Frankie) Weber, Wilma (Henry) Henriksen, Willetta (Raymond) Tolley, Dorothy (Donnie) Olsen, brother-in-laws, Ken Wesely and Frank Wesely, special niece, Connie Olsen, and great granddaughter, Evelyn Nyirongo.
She is survived by daughter Patti (Gary) Buttner of Adams, Steven (Jane) Wesely of Pittsville, Terri (Ron) Hoerth of Wisconsin Rapids, and Lori (Gary) Thompson of Adams, and grandchildren Shawn and Carrie O’Dell, Brian and Jamie O’Dell, Aubrey Wesely, Mindy and Brandon Price, Christopher and Jenn Wesely, Olivia and Jon Chasteen, Bradley and Kat Wesely, Stephanie Hoerth(special friend, Todd Gass), Chelsea (Daliso) Nyirongo, Alex Thompson (special friend Mindy Schmidt), Autumn (Jon) Colvis, Step grandchildren Melissa Dagnon, Venessa Vaness, Adam Buttner (special friend Kirsty Volkey), 20 great-grandchildren and 4 step great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, special niece Donna Pease and life-long friend Norma Riese.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Rosebrook and Heartland Hospice for the compassionate care of Verniece and Roseberry’s Funeral Home and Crematory for final arrangements. As per Verniece’s wishes there will be no funeral but a celebration of life will be held the afternoon of June 27, 2026 at the VFW in Adams.
Shortly after graduation, she moved to Chicago with her older sister’s family, and with special permission due to her young age, began working on the Railroad Retirement Board. During WWII she supported the war effort by going to the USO Club and dancing to Big Band music with soldiers, all while maintaining correspondence with her soldier fella, Robert Rogers Wesely. She and Bob married May 23, 1947. They made their home in Wisconsin for a few years. They mourned the loss of their newborn 1st child, Catherine in 1949 but joyfully welcomed daughter Patti Sue in 1952. The small family moved to California in 1953 where Verniece worked the overnight shift at Hughes Aircraft. Two more children joined the family while in California, Steven Craig (1954) and Terri Lynn (1956). Bob and Verniece lived in California with their children for 8 years but in 1961 decided to move back to Wisconsin. Shortly after moving back, their family was completed with their daughter, Lori Jean, born in 1961. While living in Wisconsin Rapids Bob and his father’s lives were abruptly and violently taken from them. Distraught and grieving terribly, Verniece moved with her children back to California to try to escape the terrible memories. Once there she realized she was lonesome for the love and support of her extended family so she returned to Wisconsin. In 1964 she married Kenneth Walslager, but the marriage ended in divorce.
While raising her children Verniece worked as a bookkeeper and stenographer for businesses including Adams Electric Co-op, Adams County Social Services and Adams County Unified Board. In fact, she worked for over 45 years.
After retirement in 1989 she filled her time babysitting grandchildren, going to polka dances, visiting and helping friends and relatives and traveling. She often drove many people, including her sisters, to doctor appointments. Her love of travel took her to 43 states including Alaska and Hawaii. She traveled to 12 countries across Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Verniece was a woman who lived her life to the fullest. Even into her 90’s she lived independently. Her favorite past-time was dancing, whether it was polkas or doing the jitterbug with her niece, Donna Pease. Many people complimented her on her appearance as she was always smartly dressed. She had a great sense of humor and loved talking with just about anyone. She also enjoyed taking walks alone or with others. Even as she started slowing down she would often visit with other residents to lift their spirits.
Verniece was preceded in death by her parents, Lincoln and Lula Strand, daughter, Cathy, her husband, Bob, her in-laws, Frank and Matilda Wesely, her sisters Vernell (Frankie) Weber, Wilma (Henry) Henriksen, Willetta (Raymond) Tolley, Dorothy (Donnie) Olsen, brother-in-laws, Ken Wesely and Frank Wesely, special niece, Connie Olsen, and great granddaughter, Evelyn Nyirongo.
She is survived by daughter Patti (Gary) Buttner of Adams, Steven (Jane) Wesely of Pittsville, Terri (Ron) Hoerth of Wisconsin Rapids, and Lori (Gary) Thompson of Adams, and grandchildren Shawn and Carrie O’Dell, Brian and Jamie O’Dell, Aubrey Wesely, Mindy and Brandon Price, Christopher and Jenn Wesely, Olivia and Jon Chasteen, Bradley and Kat Wesely, Stephanie Hoerth(special friend, Todd Gass), Chelsea (Daliso) Nyirongo, Alex Thompson (special friend Mindy Schmidt), Autumn (Jon) Colvis, Step grandchildren Melissa Dagnon, Venessa Vaness, Adam Buttner (special friend Kirsty Volkey), 20 great-grandchildren and 4 step great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, special niece Donna Pease and life-long friend Norma Riese.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Rosebrook and Heartland Hospice for the compassionate care of Verniece and Roseberry’s Funeral Home and Crematory for final arrangements. As per Verniece’s wishes there will be no funeral but a celebration of life will be held the afternoon of June 27, 2026 at the VFW in Adams.
