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Barbara A. Brooks, age 86 of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully at Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center on Saturday, February 21, 2026.  She was born on November 7, 1939 in Wausau, the daughter of Hilbert and Mary Ann Wolfgram.  On September 24, 1966 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Edward Brooks. Together they built a re-warding life on the farm and were blessed with three wonderful daughters.

She was a devoted farm wife. She loved gardening and sharing her knowledge of plants with others. She was an active 4-H leader for many years, which spurred many lifelong friendships that she treasured. She was a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Rock Springs where she was a member of the Altar Guild and Ladies Aid.

We have fond memories of her easygoing demeanor and willingness to drive her friends on day trips as well as driving her daughters and their friends during their school years for anything they needed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, her parents, her sister, Carol, and her brother Jim, and her mother and father-in-law.

She is survived by her daughters of whom she was very proud:  Kelli (Steve) Mitchell, Lisa Brooks, and Julie (Mark) Barreau; 5 grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Madison (Sam) Krug, Allison Mitchell, Brooks Mitchell, Daylia Barreau and William Barreau; 2 great-grandchildren: Liza and Henry; sister-in-law, Helen (Art) Adler; as well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral service for Barbara A. Brooks will be conducted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rock Springs with Pastor David Karow officiating.  Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Rock Springs. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm at Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg, and on Thursday, at the church from 10:00 am until 10:45.

Memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church (General Memorial Fund) or Agrace Hospice would be appreciated.

Her daughters would like to express their gratitude for the wonderful and caring staff and friends she made at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center.

Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

James N. Loehr (Jim), age 98, of Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, passed away February 19, 2026, at Crest View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. He was born April 27, 1927, in Delavan, Illinois, to Hilmar and Gertrude Loehr. He attended Delavan High School and, before completing his senior year, enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country near the end of World War II. His parents proudly accepted his diploma on his behalf. He trained at Great Lakes Naval Station, then was off to assist his country with the repositioning of Chinese ally troops in Shanghai and various supply runs to Taiwan and the Philippines. Upon completion of his service, he married in January of 1948 and moved to Tomah, Wisconsin, to work in Loehr’s Family Hatchery operation. Upon the shutdown of the family business, he elected to drive long haul for Mayflower and North American Van Lines. He subsequently became a member of the shipping department at Union Camp in Tomah. He divorced in 1973 and subsequently married Marlene (Kearney) Schuppe on June 29, 1974, and chose to reside in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin.  

Jim’s interests included cheering on the Green Bay Packers, studying train history, and building model trains. He was an avid watcher of the news and current events and very proud of his country. He enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and trying to keep the squirrels out of the bird seed. He was also active in maintaining his lawn and catching the chipmunks and turning them loose in the woods. 

In retirement, Jim and his wife Marlene enjoyed traveling in his RV and were snowbirds in Florida for many winters. There he enjoyed playing shuffleboard, visiting the beach, and meeting new people in the RV park.

He is survived by his son, James Michael (Nancy) Loehr and daughter, Jean Marie (Loehr) Roscovius, stepdaughter Debi (Steve) Bogucki, grandchildren, Michelle (Margaret) Ninneman, Kaitlin (Stephen) Eubanks, Patricia (James) Davidson, Brian Roscovius, William Bogucki, Anthony Bogucki, Crystal (Lee) Harris, and Casie Schuppe. Great-grandchildren include Christina, Annabel, Reid, Aubrey, and Paige. Step great-grandchildren include Ethan, Kayla, Autumn, Easton, Jacie, Hunter and Westin, in addition to sister-in-law, Rita Barth, and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene, sister, Margaret Dunbar, stepson, James Schuppe, granddaughter, Alyson Robertson, step grandson Jessie Schuppe, and his parents, Hilmar and Gertrude Loehr.

The family would like to thank Crest View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Tomah Hospice for their compassionate care and support.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 24^th, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at   

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church (215 Douglas St) in Camp Douglas.  Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday at St. Stephen’s from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Pastor Brad Lindberg will be officiating. Burial with military honors will take place in the Camp Douglas Village Cemetery.  The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com