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Bell, Deanna Rae Age 78 of Kendall
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Deanna Rae Bell, age 78, of Kendall, Wisconsin, passed away on April 15, 2025.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:00 AM at Evangelical Free Church, 104 E. Hall Street, Kendall. Burial will be in the Glendale Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. The Smith-Nelson/Sonnenburg Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.
New Lisbon Boys Win BRF Track & Field Meet
1 week
The New Lisbon Track and Field team competed Thursday night at the Hoffman Invitational held in Black River Falls. The weather wasn’t perfect, but we were able to get the meet in and have some outstanding performances. Out of the 11 teams competing the girls team finished 8th and the boys team took home the meet title finishing in first.
Athletes finishing in the top three and earning medals were:
Aidan Brown with a first-place finish in the 3200-meter run and a second-place finish in the 1600 meter run
Jamesen Pfaff with a first place finish in long jump
The 4 x 100-meter relay team of Jameson Pfaff, Brandon Voss, Jude Keltner, and Austin Berndsen with a first-place finish
Austin Berndsen with a second-place finish in the 100-meter dash and a third-place finish in the 200-meter dash
Colby Pfaff with a second-place finish in high jump
Brandon Voss with second place finish in the 200-meter dash
The 4 x 200-meter relay team of Josh Homan, Jude Keltner, Jamesen Pfaff, and Jameson Barker with a second place finish
Dawson Stickney with a third-place finish in the 400-meter dash
Jameson Barker with a third-place finish in the 110-meter hurdles
The 4 x 400-meter relay team of Josh Homan, Colby Pfaff, Jude Keltner, and Dawson Stickney with a third place finish
and Austin Berndsen with a third-place finish in high jump
Next up for the Rockets is the Ginger Morey meet in Riverdale on Saturday.
Erickson, Annabelle R. Age 94 of Necedah
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Annabelle R. Erickson, age 94, of Necedah, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Cottage Care Circle in Mauston.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Maria Rosa Mystica Catholic Church-Eastern Rite-W4929 23rd Street East, Necedah, WI. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the church, with a rosary beginning at 10:30 a.m.
The Torkelson Funeral Home in Necedah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com
Message From Juneau County Sheriff’s Department on New Patrol Captain
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
It is with great pride that we welcome Matt Bourgeois into the new role as Patrol Captain of the Juneau County Sheriff’s Department. Your promotion is a testament to your dedication, leadership, and commitment to public service.
With 11 years of service to our department – and four years of honorable service in the United States Marine Corps – you bring a wealth of experience, discipline, and integrity that commands respect and sets a strong example for our Deputies. Your academic background with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from UW-Milwaukee further demonstrates your commitment to excellence and professional development.
We are confident that your leadership will strengthen our team, reinforce our values, and guide us through all the challenges and responsibilities we face each day. Your insight and experience will be invaluable to our community.
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 4/29
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Softball
Necedah 5 Royall 2
Royall 2 Necedah 1
Hillsboro 26 Weston 1 (Liz Cairns 4×6 Double, Triple, Homerun, single shy of cycle)
Tomah 14 La Crosse Logan 1
New Lisbon 14 Wonewoc-Center 7
Cashton 8 Brookwood 2
G-E-T 8 Bangor 4
Wisconsin Dells 26 Mauston 0
Madison Edgewood 6 Reedsburg 2
Adams-Friendship 10 Nekoosa 0
Baseball
Wautoma 1 Mauston 0 (Tyler Link LP 6IP 3H 1R 1ER 0BB 3K)
Royall 14 Necedah 4
Royall 19 Necedah 0
Sauk Prairie 2 Reedsburg 1
Westfield 12 Adams-Friendship 5
Cashton 4 Brookwood 0
Girls Soccer
Mauston 3 Adams-Friendship 3
Tomah 1 La Crosse Logan 0
Madison Edgewood 4 Reedsburg 0
Royall Necedah Split Softball Doubleheader
1 week
The Necedah Cardinals & Royall Panthers softball teams split a pair of games Tuesday evening, leaving Royall still sitting atop the Scenic Bluffs Conference standings. Necedah took game 1 with a big 3rd inning where they took advantage of Royall miscues to score 4 runs and hang on for a 5-2 victory. Hannah Hunkins went 2×3 for the Cardinals who got a strong pitching performance by Addisyn Schumer who picked up the victory inside the circle. Bria Gruen had a double and triple in the loss for the Panthers. Royall earned the split by taking game two by a final of 2-1. Kenday Olson had the game winning RBI in the top of the 5th and final inning scoring Piper Purcell. Olson also had a strong defensive game for the Panthers. Ashleigh Klipstein picked up the win in the circle in game 2 for Royall. Royall sits at 6-2 in the Scenic Bluffs Conference and 7-9 overall. Necedah is now 4-3 in the conference and 4-6 overall.
City of Mauston Looking for Individuals to Serve on Planning Commission Tourism Board
2 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
The City of Mauston is seeking enthusiastic, community-minded individuals to serve on the Plan Commission and the Greater Mauston Tourism Association (GMTA) Board.
Plan CommissionWe’re looking for three Mauston residents who are not currently city officials to join this important advisory body. Help guide land use decisions, development planning, and community growth.
GMTA Board (Board on Tourism)Join a team that promotes Mauston as a destination! We’re seeking members who:
-Represent the hotel/motel, restaurant, or tourism industry
-Either own or work for a business located in Mauston
-Do not need to live in the city
Whether you’re a resident, a business owner, or someone who works in town, your perspective matters. Help us build a better Mauston for today and tomorrow.
For more information contact Mayor Darryl Teske, mayor@mauston.com.
Tomah Hires Interim Public Works & Utilities Director
2 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
The City of Tomah has appointed the President of Town and Country Engineering to serve as Interim Director of Public Works and Utilities beginning 2 May 2025. Town and Country Engineering is a firm that has been contracted by the City to serve as the City’s official engineer, a requirement by Wisconsin State law governing municipal government. They have served as the City Engineer since 1985 and are familiar with current and future projects in the city. This appointment ensures continuity of government as Director Kirk Arity retires from a career of public service during which he dutifully served the City of Tomah for the past 11 years. The Director of Public Works and Utilities serves as a statutory officer of a city and is required by Wisconsin State Statute 62.09. The City of Tomah’s City Council voted earlier in April during special session to hire a professional recruiter to conduct a nationwide search for the open position.
Heitman, Robert Richard Age 91 of Grand Marsh
2 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Robert Richard Heitman, age 91, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, Wisconsin.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Adams VFW Hall in Adams, Wisconsin. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3rd, at the VFW Hall in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. Phillip Waldschmidt will officiate.
Robert was born on April 23, 1933, in Adams County, Wisconsin, to Martin Henry and Elsie Louise (Cook) Heitman. Raised on the family farm, he graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1950. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955.
On June 12, 1953, Robert married Lorna Kurth, and together they raised five children. He later married Doris Novak on March 26, 1999, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Robert had a long and fulfilling career as a heavy equipment operator and was a dedicated 60-year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #139. In 1978, he took over the family farm, where he continued farming for many years.
A man of many interests, Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycling, logging, and cutting pulp. He was passionate about tracking weather patterns and maintained a weather diary for 70 years. Robert curated an extensive collection of IH Farmall Tractors with his sons. He was an active member of several organizations, including the Old Tractor Club, Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club of Baraboo, Snider-Richardson American Legion Post #273, and the International Harvester Collectors Club Chapter #4.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lorna (1988); his second wife, Doris; his daughter, Teresa Heitman; sisters, Lois (Harold) Hintz and Carol (Howard) Edwards; daughter-in-law, Diane Heitman; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clarence and Belva (Morgan) Kurth; in-laws: Darrell (Jeanette) Kurth and Ken Byers; and daughter-in-law, Diane Heitman.
He is survived by his children: Richard Heitman, Karen (Ron Jordi) Heitman, Debra (Steve) Freeman, and Mike (Cheri) Heitman; his brother, Jim (Carolyn) Heitman; sister, Dorothy (Harold) Ashworth; grandchildren, Christopher (Amy) Heitman and Logan (Mikayla) Heitman; great-grandchildren, Lyra and Declan; sisters-in-law, Lana Byers, Elenore (Jack) Riddle, and Nancy Edwards; and his dear partner and friend, Georgia Peterson. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and doctors at Mile Bluff Medical Center, as well as caregivers Lynn and Hailey. A special thank-you goes to Cheri and Mikayla for their unwavering support and care.
Arrangements are being handled by Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Online condolences and additional information are available at www.roseberrys.com.
Local Prep Scores from Thursday 4/24
2 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Baseball
Mauston 2 Westfield 1
Royall 8 Hillsboro 0
Brookwood 12 Wonewoc-Center 0
Bangor 8 Cashton 2
Necedah 12 New Lisbon 11
Weston 21 La Farge 0
Nekoosa 2 Wautoma 1
Reedsburg 2 Madison Edgewood 0
Wisconsin Dells 11 Adams-Friendship 1
Onalaska 9 Tomah 2
Softball
New Lisbon 5 Necedah 4 (Abby Steele 2×3 for New Lisbon , Syvannah Schumer 2×4 for Necedah)
Hillsboro 9 Royall 5 (Liz Cairns 4×4 for the Tigers)
Wonewoc-Center 7 Brookwood 6
Cashton 3 Bangor 2
Tomah 11 La Crosse Central 3
Reedsburg 13 Stoughton 1
Wautoma 16 Mauston 1
Adams-Friendship 13 Westfield 3
Wisconsin Dells 15 Nekoosa 3
Girls Soccer
Reedsburg 2 Tomah 1
