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Juneau County Sheriff Sale
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Money Food Raised for Mauston Community Sharing Food Pantry During Holiday Train Festivities
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
We got the totals in for the Mauston Community Sharing Food Pantry Fundraiser – what a Wonderful Community we live in!!! $2,500 cash donations which were matched by the Brunner Family for a total of $5,000 in cash! $4,500 came from the Canadian Train line and then there was 500 pounds of food to go on the Pantry shelves! Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped our local Community Sharing Food Pantry to help others!
Ontario Woman Involved in Vernon County Accident
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a two-vehicle collision occurred on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, just after 1:00 PM, near the intersection of State Highway 27 and County Road X, rural Westby, WI, Town of Christiana.
Theresa Jean Coblentz, age 67, of Ontario, WI was operating a 2016 Dodge Caravan, traveling south on State Highway 27. Coblentz attempted to make a U-turn and was struck by a southbound 2018 Jeep Compass driven by Antonia Maria Rcker, age 53, of Platteville, WI.
Seatbelts were worn and airbags deployed in both vehicles. Coblentz and Rucker sustained apparent minor injuries, but both declined medical transport.
At the scene with the Sheriff’s Office were the Westby Police Department, Westby Emergency Medical Service, Westby-Christiana Fire Department, Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance, and the Wisconsin State Patrol.
The crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office.
Local Prep Scores from over the weekend
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Girls Basketball
Brookwood 45 Kickapoo 36
Boys Basketball
#5 Kickapoo 66 Brookwood 51
Boys Hockey
RWD/Mauston 3 Monroe 1
Girls Hockey
Lakeshore Lightning 2 Badger Lightning 0
Tomah/BRF 4 Hudson 2
Hillsboro Teen Uninjured in Snowy 1 Vehicle Crash
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports on Monday night, December 8th, 2025, at approximately 10:30 PM, the Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center was notified of a single-vehicle crash on County Road WW north of County Road F, rural Elroy, WI, in the Town of Hillsboro.
Kristianna E. Hardy, age 19, of Hillsboro was operating a 2005 Chevrolet Impala, travelling south on County Road WW and lost control while negotiating a curve to the left. The vehicle spun around, left the roadway, and came rest in a ditch. The roadway was snow-covered at the time of the crash.
Hardy was wearing a seatbelt and no injuries were reported. Property damage was minimal.
Assisting the Sheriff’s Office were the Hillsboro Fire Department and Hillsboro Area Ambulance.
The crash remains under investigation.
Mauston School Board Meeting 12-15
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Juneau County Jail Roster 12-15-25
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Thompson, Darleen S. Age 77 of Rural Elroy
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
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
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
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
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
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.
