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Thompson, Darleen S. Age 77 of Rural Elroy

Darleen S. Thompson, age 77 years, of rural Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

 

She was born on September 7, 1948 in Mauston, Wisconsin, the daughter of Buford and Irene (Olson) Jones.  Darleen grew up in the Elroy area and graduated from the Royall High School.

 

Darleen was united in marriage to Adelbert “Bud” Thompson on April 29, 1967 in Elroy.  They farmed for 25 years in Millards Prairie, following retiring from farming in 1992, she then worked at the Reedsburg Egg Factory.  Bud preceded her in death on March 24, 2021.

 

Darleen loved her family, spoiling her grandkids, having family around, attending family gatherings and singing happy birthday to all of her family on their birthdays.  She loved to read books, watch murder mystery shows, cruise around in her collector cars with the top down and playing cards with family and friends, especially the ladies in card club.

 

Survivors include her children, Teresa (John) Rose, Todd (Jennifer) Thompson, Troy (Jennifer) Thompson and Tammy Thompson; grandkids, Ronald Seitz Jr., Adrian Seitz, Brooke Denman, Cody Miller, Hayden Thompson, Tylah Baetje, Zachary Thompson, Clarissa Littlebear and Kyle Krueger; ten Great Grandkids; and sisters, Sharon Jones, Dona (David) Brown, Kristy (Tom) Wroblewski and Debbie (Terry) McKee.

 

In addition to her husband, Adelbert “Bud” Thompson; she was preceded in death by her Parents and a brother, Gary Jones.

 

A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Elroy, with a service to follow at 7:00 p.m., with Kris Stauffacher officiating.

 

The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com

Rabl, Norman E. Age 89 of Adams

Norman E. Rabl, age 89 of Adams, Wisconsin passed away on December 11, 2025.  

Norm was born on June 16, 1936, in Columbus, WI to John Rabl and Elizabeth (Huber) Rabl. He graduated from Fall River High School in 1957 and went on to attend UW Madison where he played trumpet and tuba in the University Marching Band. He belonged to Delta Sigma Phi graduating with a BS in 1958. He received his MS in 1965 and PhD in 1978 from UW. His career began in Jefferson County in University Extension-Education. Norm began his career as a 4-H Club Agent, then as a Horticulture and Livestock Specialist, ending his formal career as the County Resource
Agent & Business Specialist for Jefferson Co. He was granted Professor Emeritus from UW in 1978. While living in Jefferson he was involved with the National 4-H Club, Jefferson Kiwanis, Fort Atkinson Lions, WI Conservation Club and UW Madison Alumni Association.

Norm married his beloved wife, Carol (Hackl) in May 1963 and the couple were married for 58 years. As a couple they enjoyed spending time with their three children and five grandchildren, camping, boating and traveling to FL, Branson, Door County, the Northwoods and many National Parks. Norm loved playing the accordion and enjoyed entertaining others at Christmas and parties for many years. He remained an avid hunter and fisherman his entire life with annual trips to the Chippewa Flowage where he had a favorite “crappie hole”. After retirement, Norm and Carol moved to Adams, WI where they developed the Pinequilizer Campground/Mobile Home Park and Tree Farm. He began a Christmas tree lot in Fort Atkinson in 1968 where he enjoyed visiting with old friends and colleagues even after his son took over the sales. He had a vivid passion for life, often capturing it via his photography of family, friends and places he went. Norm had a special gift of making friends wherever he went and they remained friends for a lifetime.

Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; his parents and brothers (John, Phil and Butch). He is survived by his loving family; sister, Nancy Mickelson; daughter, Laurie Rabl (Anthony Roberts); son, David Rabl (Jolane Benner); daughter, Kelly (Trent) Allen. Grandchildren Keith Diemert; Collin (Fillipi) Diemert; Grace (Arlen) Rabl Castro; Chloe (Jake) Allen and Luke Allen.

A celebration of life and internment will be planned later in 2026, details to follow.

Roseberry’s Funeral Home (www.roseberrys.com) is assisting the family.

Coon, Frances Moravec Age 92 of Adams-Friendship

Frances Moravec Coon, age 92, a dedicated family member and lifelong resident of the Adams-Friendship area, passed away Friday, December 12th, 2025 peacefully at Rosebrooke Senior Living in Adams, Wisconsin.

 

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. Coy Sawyer will officiate. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Bay View Cemetery, Necedah, Wisconsin at a later date.

Frances was born March 22, 1933 in Mauston, Wisconsin to Frank Louis Moravec and Eleanor Elaine Perkins. Frances graduated from Necedah High School with the Class of 1951. That same year, she married Raymond “Sonny” Roberts, and they soon made their home in the Adams-Friendship area. They were blessed with four children: Kathie, Nancy, Brenda, and Raymond “Butch”.

Frances first served the community by working for the Adams-Friendship Area Schools, where she loved her time as the cook for the Adams Elementary School. Later, she and Sonny owned and operated the Ford dealership, Roberts Motors, until Sonny’s retirement. After Sonny’s passing in 1993, Frances married Marshall Coon in 1998. They resided in Adams and enjoyed their “summer home” on Castle Rock Lake until Marshall’s passing in 2024.

A true enthusiast of life, Frances was an avid golfer who holds the course record for women at Moundview Golf Course. Remarkably, she was still able to play golf until June of this year at the age of 92. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and playing softball, and later in life, she and Marshall loved going to weekend dances.

Frances was an active member of her community and faith, holding memberships with the Adams Trinity Congregational Church, Faith in Action, Moundview Golf Course, and Partners of Gundersen Moundview Hospital. She also held a dual membership to the Order of Eastern Star Kilbourn Chapter #120 of Wisconsin Dells and Rainbow Chapter #87 of Wisconsin Rapids.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Eleanor Moravec, first husband, Raymond “Sonny” Roberts, daughter Brenda L. Quinnell, second husband, Marshall Coon, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond L. and Grace Roberts, son-in-law, Paul Macewicz, sisters: Geraldine Moravec and Eleanor Huska, Brothers-in-law: Donald Hedman, Joe Huska, Homer Roberts, Harry Redding, Don Goetsch, and Ed Coon; sisters-in-law: Lois Hedman, Ruth Roberts, Karen Redding, and Joy Coon.

Frances is lovingly survived by her children:Kathie (Jerry) Dye, Nancy (Claude Hiller) Macewicz, and Butch (Lori) Roberts; son-in-law, Robert Quinnell; grandchildren: Carrie (Scott Young) Allard, Jennifer Henson, Kevin (Amy) Dye, Christopher Macewicz, Amy Macewicz, Chad (Karen) Rhinehart, Heather Rhinehart, and Abby Quinnell; great-grandchildren: Jen (Devin) Marlowe, Justin (Michelle) Allard, Allie (Brandon) Newton, Hayden Dye, Macie Dye, Ella Henson, Kayla Plaski, Eleanor Pennings, Caroline Pennings, Ethan Kallies, and Logan Lucas; great-great grandchildren: Garrett Marlowe, Emily Marlowe, and Jalen Newton; step-daughters: Rita Mayamak and Marti Coon; step-grandchildren: Kelly, Quinn, Chad, Kristi, Karrie, Katie, Brett, and KC; and many step great and great-great grandchildren; and brother and sisters-in-law: Tony & Kate Deichl and Patricia Goetsch. Further survived by many many dear nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Rosebrooke Senior Living and Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heart of Wisconsin Shriners or to The Partners of Gundersen Moundview Hospital.

Roseberry’s Funeral Home (www.roseberrys.com) is assisting the family.  

Local Prep Scores From Friday 12/12

Boys Basketball

Hillsboro 74 Wonewoc-Center 50 (Miles Ravenscroft 16points for Hillsboro/Cam Thellefsen 23points for Wonewoc-Center)

Mauston 78 Wautoma 53 (Jase Navis 20points to lead Mauston)

Royall 52 Necedah 31 (Trey Wildes 24points to Lead Royall/Mason Hustad 9points to lead Necedah)

McFarland 68 Reedsburg 47

Cashton 62 Brookwood 57

Bangor 77 New Lisbon 53

Adams-Friendship 75 Berlin 68

Westfield 71 Nekoosa 58

Ripon 78 Wisconsin Dells 47

 

Girls Basketball

Mauston 48 Reedsburg 37

 Baraboo 63 Tomah 49

Adams-Friendship 69 Westfield 68

 

Boys Hockey

Onalaska/La Crosse 6 Tomah/Sparta 2

Mauston Golden Eagles Girls Basketball Slugs Past Reedsburg

 

The Lady Eagles played the second game of a back to back against a physical Reedsburg Beavers team and finished the game, and the week with back to back victories, beating the Beavers by a score of 48-37. With some starters in early foul trouble Mauston was forced to go to the bench early and those girls rose to the occasion keeping Mauston in the lead and providing the fire power and defense that the team needed to maintain a slim lead until pulling away at the end. On the night, Bre Heller scored 21 points and had 3 steals and 3 assists, while Freshman Jordin Bates had 11 points and 1 assist to go with her 6 rebounds. The next action for the ladies will be Tuesday night at home as they take on Richland Center in another non-conference match up. 

Local Prep Scores from Thursday 12/11

Boys Basketball

Reedsburg 55 Mauston 50

Tomah 71 Onalaska Luther 62

Berlin 74 Markesan 45

Royall 65 New Lisbon 31

 

Girls Basketball

Royall 44 New Lisbon 30

Cashton 63 Wonewoc-Center 28

Bangor 35 Necedah 19

Hillsboro 61 Brookwood 52

Mauston 83 Wautoma 18

Wi Dells 77 Ripon 36

Westfield 62 Nekoosa 21

Adams-Friendship 61 Berlin 45

 

Boys Hockey

Onalaska/La Crosse 3 RWD/Mauston2

 

Boys Wrestling

Mauston 60 Wisconsin Dells 24

Mauston 39 Royall 38

Santa Defeated the Grinch  

Health Care Power of Attorney Informational Coming up December 15th

If you’re 18 or older, make sure you have your Health Care Power of Attorney in place — and Mile Bluff can help!

Next week, Mile Bluff’s medical social workers will be at Delton Family Medical Center on Monday, December 15, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. They’ll provide free information, answer your questions, and help you complete and file your paperwork.

 

To reserve your spot or schedule a one-on-one conversation, call us at 608-847-1838.

MBMC Health Fair on December 18th

 

Reserve your spot at the upcoming health fair hosted by Mile Bluff Medical Center on Thursday, December 18.  Receive free blood pressure and blood sugar testing and learn what your risk factors are for developing heart disease and diabetes. Lipid profile testing is also available for a small fee.

 

Appointments are required for all services and are available from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Call 608-847-1845 to reserve your spot today!

 

To see more events like this, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.

Local Prep Scores from over the weekend

Boys Basketball

Mauston 68 Wisconsin Dells 36 (Jase Navis 23points to lead Mauston)

Mount Horeb 68 Reedsburg 35

West Salem 71 Tomah 57 (Tomah’s Quinn Gerke goes over 1,000point milestone)

Berlin 69 Nekoosa 59

Ripon 76 Wautoma 50

Adams-Friendship 61 Westfield 54

New Lisbon 64 La Farge 55

Ithaca 65 Wonewoc-Center 52

Hillsboro 67 De Soto 49 (Malekai Simpson 20points to lead Hillsboro)

 

Girls Basketball

New Lisbon 57 Wonewoc-Center 40 (Olivia Bunker, Karey Edgerton, Keira Wilkinson each with 14 to lead New Lisbon. Eastyn Fry 18points to lead the Wolves)

Viroqua 68 Tomah 42

Royall 51 Necedah 13 (Bria Gruen 20points to lead Royall)

Brookwood 54 Cashton 44

Bangor 44 Hillsboro 34

De Soto 71 Hillsboro 49

Lodi 56 Adams-Friendship 52

Wisconsin Dells 84 Baraboo 40

 

 

 

Boys Hockey

RWD/Mauston 5 Wisconsin Rapids 3

Tomah/Sparta 3 Waupun 0

 

Girls Hockey

Metro Lynx 3 Badger Lightning 2

Tomah/BRF 1 Fond Du Lac 1

New Lisbon Death Investigation

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