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Dedrick, Emil Age 88 of Elroy
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Emil William Dedrick, age 88, of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Elroy Health Services.
He was born on May 16, 1936, the son of Emil J. and Mary (Liska) Dedrick. He graduated from Wonewoc High School. In the early 1960’s, Emil served in the U.S. Army National Guard.
Emil was united in marriage to Carol Ann Wells on June 5, 1964. They were married for more than 60 years.
They lived in the Union Center area for many years where they operated a dairy farm. Emil was an innovative farmer, for example, he installed an automated feeding system for the cows and he had the first new tractor in the area that had at least 100 horsepower, a Ford 8000.
Emil also was a truck driver for Heding Trucking and a salesman at several businesses, including Walker’s Stainless Steel in Elroy, Scenic Bluffs Equipment in Union Center, and area car dealerships.
Emil was a member of the Farm Bureau. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and snowmobiles. If he had something that had a motor and wheels, he customized it! He also enjoyed camping, attending country music festivals and traveling the United States with Carol. They also traveled to a few foreign countries.
Most of the things Emil did, were done with Carol by his side.
Survivors include his wife, Carol; children, Brian (Jenny), William (Kari), Greg (Jamie) and Kim (Jon); grandchildren, Amanda, Adam (Alison), Andrew (Grady), Brandon, Laney, Owen, Faith, Henry and Natalya (Jevoghn); great grandchildren, Arianna, Aaron, and Braun; sister-in-law, Lucille Dedrick and sister-in-law, Cindy (Al) Felber. He was preceded in death by his Parents; sister, Marjorie Chadwick, brothers, Leo and Richard Dedrick, and brother-in-law Howard Chadwick.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elroy, with Father John officiating. A time of visitation will be at the Church starting at 10:00 AM.
The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Jones, Mary Ann Age 99 of Friendship
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Mary Ann Jones, 99, of Friendship, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin, after a brief illness.
As per Mary Ann’s wishes, she will be cremated, and her ashes will be interred next to her husband Bill at Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw, Wisconsin.
Mary Ann was born on July 4, 1925, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to Harry Foss and Margaret Behan. She grew up in Waukesha and graduated from high school there. A proud veteran of WWII, Mary Ann served in the Marine Corps in Washington D.C., doing payroll for the soldiers until the War ended. On April 10, 1948, she married William O. Jones in Waukesha. The family lived in Waukesha before locating to Oshkosh, Wisconsin in the 1950’s. They raised their 7 children there and then when the children were all in school she began working at Sears Department Store in the catalog department. Upon their retirement, they first moved to Florida, but eventually returned to Wisconsin and settled in Rhinelander, where they enjoyed many years of retirement. They shared 64 years together, till Bill’s passing in 2012. Shortly afterward, Mary Ann moved to Friendship where she had her own apartment until poor health led to her moving to Villa Pines Living Center.
Mary Ann was an excellent seamstress and an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. She and Bill became Packers season ticket holders after Bill won the tickets in a raffle and the family still holds the tickets today. Mary Ann often talked of attending the Ice Bowl in 1967.
Mary Ann was also a valued member of the Rhinelander VFW.
Mary Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Margaret; her husband, Bill; her sons, Bobby, Michael and Tommy; her son-in-law, Todd; her daughter-in-law, Judy; her four brothers: Bob, Dick, Jack and Terry; sisters-in-law, Ginny, Marge, Marian, Pat, and Harriet; mother-in- law, Isabelle; father-in-law, Lloyd; and brother-in-law, Johnny.
She is survived by her daughter, Patty (Greg) Kobs; her sons, Dan Jones and Peter (Leigh) Jones; her daughter, Peggy (Scott) Tomczyk and her daughter-in-law, Mary Jones. Her grandchildren, Isabela (Derek) Fagen, Alex Kobs, Andy Jones, Kristin Jones, Arrin (Adam) Richter, Sarah (Paul) Selin, Jacie Jones, Jenna, Ross (DeLaney) Tomczyk, Ali (Mike) Shaw, Gary Wood, and Lynn Kutz. Her great-grandchildren, Eileen Tomczyk, James Tomczyk, Everly Richter, Eloise Richter, Charlie Richter, Makia Shaw and new baby Shaw, William Selin, Victor Wood, Maggie Wood, and Lee Kutz. Her sisters-in-law, Sue Foss and Barbara Foss and many nieces and nephews.
The family will gather at a later date at Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw, Wisconsin, where her ashes will be interred with military honors.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Villa Pines Living Center for the wonderful care that Mary Ann was given. During her last years there she often referred to everyone at Villa Pines as her “family.” Many of the staff called her “Grandma” and they made her 99th birthday on this past July 4th a special time for her.
Tomah/Scenic Bluffs Baseball Team Advances to 16U State Championship Game
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
The Tomah American Legion 16U baseball team featuring kids from the Scenic Bluffs Conference will play for a state championship on Tuesday after defeating Loyal 11-3 Sunday night. Tomah is the lone undefeated team in the tournament and will face St. Mary’s Springs tonight. Tomah trailed 3-1 after 2 innings but would score 10 unanswered run over the next 3 innings to seize control of the game. Brookwood’s Julian Cunitz had 3 hits and drove in a pair of runs including a squeeze bunt RBI in Tomah’s big 6 run 6th inning. Owen Laudon and Nate Henricks each went 3×4 to help lead the offensive output. Brookwood’s Owen Wang picked up the victory on the mound pitching 6 strong innings to earn the victory. Wang did not give up a run after the first inning and struck out 8 batters. The championship game will be played Tuesday night against Loyal, St. Marys Springs or the Cinderella of the tournament the hosts Baraboo.
Tomah/SBC 19U Baseball Team Falls in Regional Opener
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
The Tomah 19U American Legion baseball Team fell 1-0 to Middleton in a AAA Regional opening round game. TJ Shramek pitched 6 innings giving up just 2 hits and 1 unearned run taking the loss. Aiden Klema had the lone hit for Tomah in the loss. Tomah is still alive in the double elimination tournament but must defeat Holmen who lost 5-4 to La Crosse Post 52 the games other Regional opener. Holmen is the host of the Tournament.
Passport to Healthier Living with Diabetes
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
If you are looking for answers and tips on how to better manage diabetes, plan to attend this month’s Passport to Healthier Living with Diabetes. This educational event can be a great step towards better diabetes management and support for you, or a loved one that you care for. Mile Bluff’s Diabetes Education Team will be on hand to help answer any questions you have about the disease.
This event is FREE and will be held on Thursday, August 1 at 1pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.
For more information about this program, call 608-847-1846.
To see more events like this, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com!
Man Arrested After Refusing To Leave Hillsboro Business
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports the arrest of Aaron Roger Miller, age 35, of rural Hillsboro, WI. Late Wednesday morning, July 10, 2024, at approximately 11:30 AM, the Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center received a report that Miller was refusing to leave a business in the city of Hillsboro, when asked by an employee to do so.
A deputy sheriff responded and upon further investigation, Miller was determined to be in violation of the rules of active community supervision through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Miller was arrested and booked into the Vernon County Detention Center for Parole Violation. He was released the following day and ordered to report to his supervising agent.
In June 2021, Aaron Roger Miller was convicted of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child in Washburn County and sentenced to ten years in prison. After serving a term of initial confinement, Miller was released in May 2024 on extended supervision.
The incident remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, Hillsboro Police Department, and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
Dump Truck Tips Over Near La Farge
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in State News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports on Tuesday morning, July 9, 2024, at approximately 11:00 AM, the Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center was notified that a dump truck overturned on private property, in the town of Union. Carl Henry Haugrud, age 63, of rural Viola, WI was operating a 1991 International dump truck in rural La Farge, WI, unloading gravel. While traveling uphill and rounding a curve to the right, the dump truck tipped over and came to rest on its right (passenger) side.
Haugrud was wearing a seatbelt, was not injured, but extricated from the vehicle by the La Farge Fire Department.
Assisting the Sheriff’s Office were the La Farge Fire Department and La Farge Area Ambulance.
Motorcycle Accident Between Elroy & Hillsboro
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a motorcycle crash occurred on Saturday afternoon, July 13, 2024, in rural Hillsboro/Elroy, WI, in the town of Hillsboro.
The Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center was notified of the crash, that resulted in two injuries, shortly before 3:00 PM.
Luke Michael Strandberg, age 24, of La Valle, WI was operating a 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on County Road WW, approaching a “T” intersection for the east-west portion of County Road WW, near County Road F. Strandberg reported encountering sand or gravel on the roadway as he was slowing for the intersection. When it became apparent, he was unable to stop, Strandberg laid the motorcycle on its side. The motorcycle slid across the pavement and came to rest in a ditch.
Neither Stranberg nor his passenger, Payton Marie Omet age 23, also of La Valle, WI, were wearing helmets. Both were injured and transported to Gundersen St. Joseph’s in Hillsboro, by Hillsboro Area Ambulance Service. Omet was later transferred to a Madison, WI hospital.
Responding to the crash with the Sheriff’s Office were the Hillsboro Fire Department and Hillsboro Area Ambulance Service.
The incident remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office.
McKinley, Gladys Age 91 of Friendship
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Gladys McKinley, age 91, formerly of Friendship, passed away on July 3, 2024, with family by her side.
Gladys’ life journey began in 1932 in Arkdale, WI, where she was the 7th of 11 children born to Hans and Hilda Pedersen. She grew up on the family farm, along with brothers Norman, Roy, and Alden, and sisters Caroline Henriksen, Viola York, Virginia Chaffee, Esther Stevens, Myrtle Lecy, Verna Williams, and Florence Koehler. Gladys attended Adams-Friendship High School, where, as a member of the Class of 1950, she was an excellent student. Following graduation, she moved to Chicago and worked in the office of a large insurance company. She married Clinton (Bud) McKinley at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale in 1952. They moved to Friendship, which was to be her beloved home for 68 years. Gladys and Bud were wonderful parents to a family of two children, Pam and Tom. Throughout her life, Gladys was devoted to her large family and many friends. She hosted memorable card parties and holiday meals over the years and was known as someone to be counted on in any time of need. Golfing, bowling, and snowmobiling were hobbies that she especially enjoyed. She was a longtime member of the VFW Auxiliary, Moundview Golf Club, Tucson Estates Ladies Golf League, and Tucson Estates Red Hat Society. Gladys’ primary career was as a bookkeeper, first at Roberts Motors, and, later at Shari Sales, where she eventually became a co-owner. In retirement, she enjoyed working part-time at the Times Reporter and Carole’s Fashion Delights. Gladys and Bud spent many happy winters at a desert home in Tucson, AZ. In 2020, Gladys made a new home at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, WI, where she resided until her passing.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, eight siblings, all of her brothers-in-law and sisters-in law, special nephews, and many cherished friends. Left to mourn her passing are her children: Pam (Matt) Brunner, and Tom (Sue), her grandchildren: Tony, and Sam (Andra) Brunner, Bridget (Marshall) and Kelly McKinley, sister Myrtle Lecy, and brother Alden Pedersen. She will also be greatly missed by several generations of nieces and nephews, as well as many friends and caregivers.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Arkdale, WI. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Visitation will be at the church from 12:00 – 1:00. The family requests that memorials be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or to the Adams-Friendship Area Educational Foundation.
Noth, Lavonne G. Age 79 of Mauston
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Lavonne G. Noth, 79, of Mauston, passed away peacefully with family at Our Senior Home Memory Care home on Monday evening, July 15, 2024. She was born on December 29, 1944, to Robert and Beverly Rediske, in Tomah, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to Dean H. Noth, on August 28, 1965, in Tomah, Wisconsin.
She is survived by their six children, 14 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; two sisters and a sister-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, son Robert (Ligaya) Noth and children Emmanuel and Alana; daughter Becky Noth; daughter Jeanne (Mark) Berg and children, Megan (Mike) Oppriecht and great grandchildren Audrey and Oliver, Brittany Berg, Natasha (Jacob Benson) Berg, and Isaac Berg; daughter Tammy (Daniel) Remington and children, Austin Remington, Jessica Kramer, Adam (Alora) Kramer and great grandson Weston, Crystal Cafferty, Jacob Cafferty, and Camron Cafferty; son Charles (Ruth) Noth and his children Kate-Lynn (Josh) Wrezinski, Savannah (Calvin) Pender, Mackenzie Noth, and Aiden Noth; and son John (Jill Frohmader) Noth; sister, Karen (Sydney) Jerome; sister Diane (Jerome) Scharrer; and sister-in-law, Carol Anne Noth.
She was predeceased by her husband, her parents, a niece Laura Antony, and granddaughter Kylee Noth, as well as many aunts and uncles.
Lavonne, nicknamed Bonnie, spent countless hours in the kitchen cooking and baking for her family which she loved to do and excelled. Many of the ingredients came for their expansive gardens and orchard where all sorts of berries, fruits and vegetables grew under their care. But most loved by Lavonne were the flower beds which circled the house and the songbirds that she faithfully fed throughout the year. She knew them all by name and passed that knowledge on to her children. She enjoyed traveling with a special liking for the deserts of the southwest states. She had a gift to gab which lent well to her profession of waitressing for many years, and later as she sold tickets for the Ducks and other attractions in the Wisconsin Dells. She liked to be where the action was and would be the first out on the dance floor at every opportunity that came along. She loved people and served others doing hospice for a while and assisted handicap people on traveling tours by bus. She lived a very full life and had a strong faith in God.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 701 Grove Street, Mauston, Wisconsin, with visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a brief service and a light meal and fellowship.
