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Fell, Robin Luke Age 60 of Friendship
4 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Robin Luke Fell, age 60, of Friendship, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin, with Pastor Terri Skildum officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Mt. Repose Cemetery in Friendship at a later date.
Robin was born on January 20, 1965, in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up in Oregon, Wisconsin, and moved with his family to Adams County in 1969, where he spent the remainder of his life. From a young age, Robin was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. As a teenager, he held several jobs, including running a bait shop at Herb’s Standard Station and working at Wallendahl Supply. He later worked for Scott’s Construction and other road construction companies.
Robin spent over 20 years working for Premo Construction and most recently worked for Fenner’s Excavating Company for the past four years. He took great pride in his work and genuinely enjoyed going to work each day.
Robin was a board member of the Sand County Turkey Talkers. He was also a dedicated public servant. At the age of 17, under the encouragement and guidance of Tom Robertson, he joined the Adams Volunteer Fire Department, where he served his community faithfully for over 10 years.
Robin enjoyed camping with his family and friends, and was always happy to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed help.
Robin is survived by the love of his life, Sheila Smedbron; his mother, Gloria Hays; his brother, Joel (Brenda) Fell; his sister, Rhonda (Thomas) Kops; his step-brother, Ronald (Terry) Hays; his step-sisters, Sarah Vernig and Kathy (Fred) Brechlin; and a very special aunt, Lisa (Dale) Moller. He is further survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and his beloved dog and constant companion, Pearl.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Fell; his sister, Sandra; his step-father, Harry Hays; his step-brother, Jason Hays; and his grandparents.
Memorials in Robin’s memory may be directed to the family.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences and further information may be found at www.roseberrys.com
Local Prep Scores from Over the Weekend
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Girls Basketball
Mauston 66 Tomah 27
Melrose-Mindoro 60 Cashton 51
Wauzeka-Steuben 53 Brookwood 44
Wisconsin Dells 74 Altoona 41
Alma-Center Lincoln 65 New Lisbon 49 (Keira Wilkinson 16points to lead the Rockets)
Boys Scores
Tomah 82 Mauston 61 (Jase Navis 22points to lead Mauston)
Baraboo 80 Reedsburg 69
Kickapoo 67 Royall 50
Melrose-Mindoro 68 Cashton 55
Amherst 49 Westfield 47
Boys Hockey
RWD/Mauston 8 Stoughton 2
Girls Hockey
Badger Lightning 7 Medford 1
Tomah/BRF 1 St. Croix Valley 0
Mauston Girls Open Up 2026 With Blowout Victory Over Tomah
5 days
The Mauston Girls Varsity rang in 2026 with a Happy New Year on Friday night as they played the Tomah Timberwolves.
The final score was 66-26 with the Lady eagles having 4 players in double figures and three of those with double doubles.
Bre Heller lead all scorers with 18 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocked shots. The other double doubles came from Caitlin Lavold who had 15 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal, while Crimson Hansen had 10 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal and rounding out the double digit scoring Ella Franek put up 10 points to go along with her 6 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal.
Mauston played a really nice all around team game coming off the break, next up is the first away game of the new year as they travel to Baraboo on Tuesday the 6th to take on the Thunderbirds.
Lankey, Richard H. Age 90 of Rural Wonewoc
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Richard H. Lankey, age 90 years, of rural Wonewoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at his home.
He was born on June 14, 1935 in Hillsboro, the son of Homer and Alice (Gehri) Lankey. Dick grew up in the Wonewoc area, attending St. Paul’s Lutheran Grade School and graduating from the Wonewoc High School.
Richard was united in marriage to ReDonna Radtke on September 12, 1953 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wonewoc.
Early on, Dick had a canned milk route and then drove semi for Korth Transfer for many years. Dick and ReDonna moved to their farm in the Town of Woodland in 1964, they began farming and milking cows, continued milking until 1997. In 1973, they built a new barn and expanded their herd. The main farms were sold in 1988. Also in 1988, Dick then started Lankey Custom Bagging Rental providing silage bagging services in the area. ReDonna passed away on August 6, 2002.
Dick was very much a family man, enjoying many times with children and grandchildren and also an active person in the community. He served on several St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Boards, the Town of Woodland Board, for several years as Chairman of the Fire Association in Wonewoc.
He also enjoyed his life in the country on the farm, watching the abundance of wildlife throughout the seasons. Country Music was also a favorite, even enjoying trips to Nashville.
On December 9, 2009, Richard married Sherryl Roehling and enjoyed spending time together. She preceded him in death on August 28, 2021.
Survivors include his children, Mark (Jodi) Lankey and Mary (Patrick) Shore; Sherry’s son, Josh (Lisa) Roehling and family; grandchildren, Mindy (Toby) Boldon, Austin Shore, and Justin (Andrea) Haugh; great grandchildren, Ella & Rhett Boldon, Makenna Haugh, Izebell Haugh and Riley Bolden and sister, Jolene Feddersen.
In addition to his wives, ReDonna and Sherryl, he was preceded in death by his Parents; grandchildren, Lucas Lankey, Nicole Boldon, Brock Haugh and Chase Haugh; an unborn great grandson, Christian Boldon and brother, Russell Lankey.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wonewoc. Burial will be in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Wonewoc. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc and at the Church on Thursday starting at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Denise Huntley, a family friend and Agrace Hospice for their personal care giving to Dick these past weeks.
The Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Roll the dice at Mile Bluff’s “Flappers & Fedoras: A Casino Night Gala”
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Step back into the glitz and glamour of the 1920s while supporting Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation’s mission to support local healthcare.
Join the foundation for Flappers & Fedoras: A Casino Night Gala on Saturday, March 7 at Glacier Canyon Conference Center at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells. This event will feature exquisite food, entertainment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community.
With appetizers, a plated dinner, and our own speakeasy casino, you can join your fellow guys and gals to use your ‘Funny Money’ to see if Lady Luck is on your side. In addition to the casino, there will be other raffles and games for you to enjoy.
Our mission is to raise funds to support local healthcare through the work of Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation. Funds raised will go to support the areas of greatest need at the medical center which include building projects, needed medical equipment, healthcare scholarships, and community health education events.
This event is sure to be the Bee’s Knees! General admission, group opportunities, and sponsorships are now available. For purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.milebluff.com/gala or call the foundation office at 608-847-2735.
Murray, Douglas D. Age 84 of Tomah
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Douglas D. Murray, 84 of Tomah and formerly of Kendall, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Serenity House surrounded by his loving family.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Tomah. Pastor Rogness will officiate. Burial will be in the Glendale Cemetery, Kendall.
Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Sunday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the church and on Monday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences can be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 12/30
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Hillsboro 58 Adams-Friendship 39 (Miles Ravenscroft 24points)
Tomah 72 Rice Lake 47
De Soto 74 Wonewoc-Center 37
Cashton 65 Independence/Gilmanton 58
Onalaska Luther 87 Ripon 61
Berlin 67 Owen-Withee 41
Wilmont Union 60 Wisconsin Dells 45
Weyauwega-Freemont 78 Omro 75
Girls Basketball
La Crosse Central 68 Reedsburg 42
Adams-Friendship 66 Sparta 58
Royall 42 Richland Center 36 (Elizabeth Klipstein 11points to lead Royall)
Royall 51 Kickapoo 30 (Bria Gruen 13points)
De Soto 79 Wonewoc-Center 35
Chippewa Falls McDonell Central 57 Hillsboro 32
Independence/Gilmanton 53 Cashton 27
Weyauwega-Freemont 56 Wautoma 22
Wisconsin Dells 73 Wilmont Union 36
Girls Hockey
Fox City Stars 6 Badger lightning 0
Bay Area 4 Tomah/BRF 1
Local Prep Scores from Monday 12/29
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Sparta 59 Hillsboro 45 (Braun Jirschele 16points to lead the Tigers)
Ellsworth 60 Adams-Friendship 41
Omro 81 Wautoma 48
Wilmont Union 52 Ripon 47
Westfield 66 Markesan 62
Stratford 59 Berlin 56
Onalaska Luther 70 Wisconsin Dells 58
Tomah 81 St. Croix Central 48
Girls Basketball
Hillsboro 62 Turtle Lake 45
Darlington 45 Bangor 39
Wisconsin Dells 63 Onalaska Luther 29
Beloit Turner 55 Adams Friendship 42
Wilmont Union 52 Ripon 39
Omro 71 Wautoma 12
La Crosse Logan 33 Reedsburg 24
Girls Hockey
Tomah/BRF 4 Arrowhead 0
Tomah/BRF 2 Hayward 1
K9 Tracks Down Domestic Disturbance Violator in Adams County
2 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, deputies from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence in the 1800 block of Cypress Avenue, Adams County, WI for a reported domestic violence disturbance involving a firearm. Initial information provided by the caller was that the offender had discharged a firearm several times and had been involved in a physical altercation at the residence. Upon arrival of deputies, contact was made with members at the residence, in an initial search for the suspect he was not located. An exterior search was conducted and deputies observed shoe impressions in the snow which were heading north from the residence. K-9 Tekla was deployed for a track. K-9 Tekla tracked from the residence across several farm fields, through thick wooded areas with briars and across a roadway. After approximately 35 minutes of tracking and approximately 3/4 of a mile, the track entered a barn located on a separate property. The barn was stacked with round hay bales. K-9 Tekla went to the back corner of the barn and indicated the suspect was located high in the barn at which time deputies could see the suspect. The suspect was on top of hay bales approximately 20 feet up, near the rafters and initially did not comply with deputies commands. With the assistance of K9 Tekla and after giving several minutes of verbal commands the suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Adams County Jail.
The suspect identified was Bradley J. Scheel, age 22 Arkdale, WI. Bradly was arrested for Disorderly Conduct While Armed – Domestic Abuse, Criminal Damage To Property – Domestic Abuse, Resisting or Obstructing an Officer and a probation hold. On December 26, Bradley was given a $2,500 signature bond in Adams County Circuit Court. At the time of this release Bradely is incarcerated in the Adams County Jail on a probation hold.
