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Mauston Volleyball Loses Heartbreaker to Nekoosa
1 year
The Mauston Golden Eagles Volleyball team lost a heartbreaker to Nekoosa Tuesday evening falling 3-2 in 5 sets. Mauston dropped the opening set but came back to take set two. Nekoosa went on to win the third set but Mauston dominated set 4 to force a winner take all race to 15 set five. Mauston built a 9-3 lead in the deciding set but saw Nekoosa finish on a 12-3 run to win the set and the match. Maddi Quist had 16kills while Bre Heller had 5 blocks. Ellie Poullie had 37assists for the Golden Eagles who drop to 4-3 overall and 0-1 in the South Central Conference.
Lake Delton Family Medical Center Health Fair
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Take control of your health by reserving your spot at the upcoming health fair hosted by Mile Bluff – Delton Family Medical Center in Lake Delton on Thursday, September 19 from 7 to 10 am. Receive free blood pressure and blood sugar testing, and learn what your risk factors are for developing heart disease and diabetes. In addition to these services, cholesterol screenings will be available for a small fee.
Appointments are required for all services. Call 608-254-5888 to reserve your spot today!
For more information on future events, visit milebluff.com.
Juneau County Area Top 10 Prep Football Power Rankings
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
- Ithaca Bulldogs (3-0) – The Bulldogs blanked Hillsboro 18-0 to pick up their first ever Scenic Bluffs Conference victory. The Bulldogs defense has now pitched back to back shutouts.
- Berlin Indians (2-1) – Berlin Buried Wautoma in their conference opener and have just one loss to a very strong Kiel Football team.
- Nekoosa Papermakers (3-0) – The Papermakers are off to a surprise 3-0 start to their season after dispatching Mauston 22-8 in their return to the South Central Conference.
- Wisconsin Dells Chiefs (2-1) – The Chiefs dropped their season opener but have won back to back games including a conference opening victory over Waupun.
- Bangor Cardinals (2-1) – Bangor once again is one of the favorites in the Scenic Bluffs Conference and pounded Brookwood 42-0 in their conference opener. It’s a different look Cardinals team but they will still be very strong as they showed against the Falcons.
- Royall Panthers (2-1) –Royall rolled over New Lisbon 44-12 behind 5 Jackson Bender running touchdowns. They have rival Brookwood this Friday.
- Hillsboro Tigers (2-1) – Hillsboro will be without their starting quarterback this season after suffering an injury against Boscobel in the season opener. There is still plenty of talent on this team but they were shutout by Ithaca 18-0 in their conference opener.
- Cashton Eagles (2-1) – Cashton has bounced back after falling in week 1 to win to games convincingly although against weaker competition. They will try to win their 3rd in row vs New Lisbon this Friday.
- Adams-Friendship Green Devils (2-1) – Adams-Friendship is in slight rebuild mode but are still of to a 2-1 start after blanking Ripon 6-0 last Friday.
- Tomah Timberwolves (1-2) – Tomah had a brutal loss to Richland Center in their season opener and were then handled by West Salem but came from behind to defeat Baraboo last Friday. Baraboo defeated Tomah twice a season ago.
*This is just a “fun” poll of local team around Juneau County or in the Scenic Bluffs or South Central Conferences. This does not mean the #4 ranked team for example would necessarily beat the #9 ranked team as I am not doing this by divisions.
Klipstein, Dorothy J. Age 101 of Elroy
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Dorothy J. Klipstein, age 101 years, of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro.
She was born on February 23, 1923, the daughter of Herbert and Agnes Mary (White) Popp in the Town of Glendale, Kendall, Wisconsin.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Melvin “Bud” Klipstein on February 7, 1942 in Mauston. They farmed in the Town of Plymouth, for many years. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1991.
She also volunteered at the Elroy Legion Hall for many, many years and the Meals-on-Wheels program. She enjoyed bird watching, solving puzzles and a few Herefords as pets were her “hobby.” She always enjoyed a good game of cards and a good laugh, along with with hosting and attending family get-togethers.
Survivors include her children, Joyce Sinkule, Rodney (Deb) Klipstein, Roger Klipstein, Donna (Bob) Sather, Gary Klipstein, Dennis (Mary Jo) Klipstein, Robert Klipstein, Sandy Klipstein, Bruce Klipstein and Debra Klipstein (Rodger Pierce); daughter-in-law, Marlene Klipstein; twelve Grandchildren, several Great and Great Great Grandchildren; sister, Audrey Sosinsky and sister-in-law, Irene Popp. She is also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and long-time friends.
In addition to her husband, Melvin “Bud”; she was preceded in death by her Parents; son, David Klipstein; daughter-in-law, Jeannie Klipstein; son-in-law, Thomas Sinkule; granddaughter, Amy Jo Blaha; sister, Eleanor Perkins and brothers, Robert Popp and Bernard Popp.
There will be a gathering at the American Legion Hall in Elroy on Monday, September 16, 2024, with a prayer service at 11:00 a.m. and a meal following. Interment will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery, rural Elroy.
The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Repka, Mary Teper Age 90 of Lyndon Station
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Mary Teper Repka, born August 31, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at 90 years old at Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston.
Mary was married to Richard (Dick) Repka in Lyndon Station, Wisconsin in 1963 on the 6th of November, who preceded her in death December 15th, 2009.
Mary is survived by a stepson James Repka (Lisa) granddaughter Laura (Tim) Baron and great grandchildren Natatie, Kendal, and Carter and a special friend Sally Erickson.
Mary and Dick loved to travel especially to Branson, Missouri, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville and as far as Hawaii.
Friends may call on Thursday, September 12th from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Crandall Funeral Home, Mauston.
Interment will be at the Mauston, Cemetery.
For online condolences please go to www.crandallfuneral.com
Single Vehicle Crash Kills One Teen Seriously Injures Another Near Elroy
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a single-vehicle crash occurred on Sunday morning, September 8, 2024, at approximately 12:00 AM, in rural Elroy, WI, in the town of Hillsboro.
A 17-year-old male was operating a Ford F-250 pickup truck traveling northwest on County Road WW, northwest of State Highway 33 when the operator lost control while negotiating a curve to the left. The vehicle went off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment, overturned several times, and came to rest in a field.
Seatbelts did not appear to be in use and a 16-year-old passenger was ejected from the vehicle. The operator was either ejected or exited the vehicle on his own. Both were seriously injured and transported to Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Hillsboro, WI, by Hillsboro Area Ambulance. The operator was later flown to the University of Wisconsin, in Madison, WI, by UW Health Med Flight.
At approximately 1:00 AM, the 16-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at Gundersen St. Joseph’s by Vernon County Coroner Betty Nigh.
Assisting the Sheriff’s Office were the Hillsboro Police Department, Hillsboro Fire Department, Hillsboro Area Ambulance, UW Health Med Flight, Gundersen Air, University of Wisconsin Police, Wisconsin State Patrol Technical Reconstruction Unit, and the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office.
Although the investigation is ongoing, speed, alcohol, and vehicle equipment all appear to be contributing factors.
More information may be released on Monday.
The incident remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and the Vernon County Coroner’s Office.
My heart goes out to the family and friends of the victim as well as our first responders and everyone involved in this horrific tragedy.
Burch, Robert “Bob” Age 64 of Wilton
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
On Friday, September 6, 2024, Robert “Bob” Burch of Wilton, passed away peacefully at the Serenity House in Tomah, Wisconsin.
Bob was born in Ladysmith, WI, on November 9, 1960 to Ruth (Overhagen) and James Burch.
On December 29, 2006, Bob married his best friend and companion, Dutch Amberg. Dutch and Bob built their dream home in Wilton in 2007.
Bob started his journey with Norbco Industries in 2000. He started in Tomah and ended in Watkins, Minnesota, with retirement in 2022.
Bob absolutely loved cutting wood, having campfires and “borrowing” things. He loved watching the Packers, playing cards, dancing and lighting off fireworks. Bob had a smile and laugh that everyone adored.
Bob will be greatly missed by his wife, Dutch; his son, Tucker (Jen); granddaughter, Cora; mother and father in law, Don and Donna Amberg; brother-in-law, Jerry; sister-in-law, Dawn; and their “kids” Andi (Mark), Dani (Jenna), DJ (Chris) and Donnie (Lauren); his siblings, Scott (Pauline), Chris (Brian) and Jeff (Brenda); and many special nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Elroy. A time of visitation will be at the Church on Friday from 9 to 11 a.m.
The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy is assisting with arrangements.
Local Prep Football Scores from Friday 9/6
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Royall 44 New Lisbon 12 (Jackson Bender 5 rushing touchdowns for Royall, Brayen Morey 2td passes for New Lisbon)
Cashton 43 Necedah 0
Ithaca 18 Hillsboro 0
Bangor 42 Brookwood 0
Adams-Friendship 6 Ripon 0
Wisconsin Dells 44 Waupun 20
Berlin 43 Wautoma 0
Nekoosa 22 Mauston 8
La Crosse Central 43 Reedsburg 27
Tomah 26 Baraboo 23
Local Prep Scores from Thursday 9/5
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Volleyball
Royall 3 New Lisbon 1
Wonewoc-Center 3 Necedah 1
Cashton 3 Bangor 1
Holmen 3 Tomah 0
Hillsboro 3 Brookwood 2
Sauk Prairie 3 Reedsburg 0
Almond-Bancroft 2 Adams-Friendship 1
Adams-Friendship 2 Manawa 1
Adams-Friendship 2 Spencer 1
Boys Soccer
Holmen 4 Tomah 0
Wisconsin Dells 9 Mauston 0
Nekoosa 5 Coulee Christian 1
Mount Horeb 2 Reedsburg 1
McGowan, Donald F. Age 58 of Montello
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Donald F. McGowan, age 58, of Montello, Wisconsin passed away of natural causes on Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home.
Memorial services will be 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Donald was born October 25, 1965, in Mauston, Wisconsin to Merlin and Joan (Smith) McGowan who brought him home to their farm in Brooks, Wisconsin. He attended Adams-Friendship area schools all throughout his school years, first attending Brooks grade school, then Grand Marsh middle school and finishing at Adams-Friendship high school in 1984.
Donald worked on the family farms near Brooks, WI from a very young age until his 20s, he moved onto Castle Rock Container in his 30s, had his own painting business in his 40s and worked at Brakebush in Westfield, WI until his death. Donald enjoyed driving around in old cars since before he had a driver’s license and in his later years, he acquired older cars because they needed a good home. He also enjoyed spending time on his land, hunting, making trails in the woods and having fun at the fire pit with friends and family. His biggest achievement was raising his son Austin with former Partner Jan Baumgartner of Adams. Their greatest joy came when they became grandparents to two very loved granddaughters.
Donald was preceded in death by his father, Merlin McGowan, paternal grandparents Hugh F. and Ada B. McGowan, maternal grandparents Walter Smith and Bertha (Marsh) Green, uncle Bernard McGowan, aunts Marlis (Robert) McLean, Marcella (Irvin) Erickson, Marie (Frank) Srb, Dorthy (Curt) Kleeman. Cousins Frank Srb, Larry (Sigi) Laing, Cynthia Baumgartner, Keith (Terry) Russell
Survivors include his son Austin McGowan of Rhinelander, WI; mother Joan (Nate) Kronstedt of Friendship, WI; sisters Deb Stevens (Frank) of Mauston, WI, Julianne McGowan of Madison, WI; and Sherrie (Karl) Bluedorn of Lyndon Station, WI; granddaughters Aria and Aliyah McGowan of Rhinelander, WI; nephew Brandon Stevens of Reedsburg, WI; nieces Bethany Sonnick of California, Travis Airforce Base; Devon Lem of New Lisbon, WI; and Samantha Lem of Lyndon Station, WI; uncles James Smith of Adams, WI; and Hugh Duane McGowan (Loretta Swinehart) of Brooks, WI; aunts Betty (Kenneth) Dehmlow of Friendship, WI, and Margaret (John) Laing of Westfield, WI; and Friend Linda Lauer of Montello, WI. Donald is further survived by many great nieces & nephews, cousins, and dear friends who were like family spread near and far but always close to the heart.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
