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Pittsville Dumps New Lisbon Girls in Basketball
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New Lisbon fell to Pittsville in girls basketball on Friday 62-38. New Lisbon went on a 7-0 stretch late in the first half to cut a 29-17 deficit to 29-24 but it was all Pittsville from there as they went on an 18-0 run to put the game away. Karey Edgerton & Keira Wilkinson each had 11 to lead the Rockets who fall to 0-2 on their season. Addison Elsasser led the Panthers with 11points. Pittsville is now 1-0 on their season.
Mauston Cuts Through Papermakers in Girls Basketball
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Mauston Lady Eagles took the show on the road for the first time in the 25-26 season and let some of the anger from the season opening loss out
on the Nekoosa Papermakers Friday night. They came out running and fired up putting up 61 points in the first half while holding Nekoosa to 12 points.
When it was all said and done the final score was 90-31. Mauston had 9 0f their 10 girls in the scoring column before the final horn with Bre Heller leading all scorers
with 27 points to go along with 5 rebounds, 6 steals and 6 assists. Caitlin Lavold followed closely behind putting up a career high 24 points, 3 rebounds and steals and 4 assists.
Ella Franek contributed 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists. Overall Mauston had 27 steals as a team.
They will get back at it next week as they host a newcomer to the South Central conference the Berlin Indians, who will be traveling to Mauston on Tuesday evening.
Hope to see you all there, come out and soar with your Lady Eagles.
Local Girls Basketball Scores from Thursday 11/20
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Royall 51 Viroqua 41
Wisconsin Rapids 55 Tomah 42
Wonewoc-Center 55 La Farge 38
Neillsville 50 Bangor 30
Hillsboro 71 Ithaca/Weston 35
Brookwood 48 North Crawford 29
Free Throw Woes Dont Cost Royall Girls in Season Opener
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The Royall Panther girls basketball team held on to defeat Viroqua 51-41 in their season opener Thursday night. Royall took a 40-22 lead late in the game but Viroqua chipped away to cut the deficit to just 6 but Royall made just enough free throws down the stretch to win the game. Bria Gruen had a big game for the Panthers with 19points while Elizabeth Klipstein added 8. Ali Chestelson and Olivia Willis each had 10points off the bench for Viroqua. Royall won the game despite missing 20 free throws Royall improves to 1-0 on their season and will not play again until December.
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 11/18
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Girls Basketball
Sparta 58 Mauston 56
Central Wisconsin Christian 41 Necedah 31 (Brienna Van Hoof 14points for Necedah)
Almond-Bancroft 64 New Lisbon 34
Brookwood 66 La Farge 17
North Crawford 38 Wonewoc-Center 27
Cashton 49 Seneca 35
Markesan 44 Berlin 35
Adams-Friendship 76 Black River Falls 49
Manawa 56 Wautoma 13
Wisconsin Rapids Assumption 59 Westfield 41
Mayville 59 Ripon 52
Wisconsin Dells 76 Reedsburg 33
Mauston Rally Comes up Short vs Sparta in GBB Opener
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The Mauston Golden Eagles girls basketball team came up short in their rally attempt falling to Sparta 58-56 in each team’s season opener. Mauston fell behind 56-43 with only a few minutes left in the game. Mauston went on a 13-2 run to and the game and had a chance to tie it but Bre Heller’s midrange jumper in the lane fell off the rim and Sparta gathered the rebound as time expired. Heller led the Golden Eagles with 18points while Catie Lavold had 16points. Lavold scored 14points in the 2nd half. Sparta was led by Elexa Jones who finished with 14points. Mauston falls to 0-1 and will travel to Nekoosa to open up South Central Conference play on Friday.
Juneau County Arrest Report 11-18
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Morgan, Joan Marie Age 80 of Oxford
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Joan Marie (Kloss) Morgan, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children while listening to polka music on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma, Wisconsin. Joan was born on February 28, 1945; the daughter of Elgin and Geraldine (Weishaar) Kloss. She was a member of the last class to graduate from Oxford High School in 1963. Joan married the love of her life, Edward (Eddie) Morgan, on December 5, 1964, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church where she remained a member.
Throughout her life, Joan loved socializing with people. This love was an asset in the various jobs she held from her early working days in a gift shop in Wisconsin Dells and as a clerk at the Pill and Frill Drug Store in Oxford. When her husband Eddie was transferred with the railroad, Joan found jobs filing medical records for a clinic in Sheboygan and working in large department stores in both Sheboygan and Brown Deer, Wisconsin. After Joan and Eddie returned to their home in Oxford, Joan held her favorite position working for Marquette County’s Commission on Aging in Montello, where she was able to help people on a daily basis.
Over the years, Joan also enjoyed hosting parties for numerous baby and bridal showers, the Homemakers Club, and gatherings for the holidays, including opening weekends of both trout and deer season (these weekends were like holidays in her home). There was always room at Joan’s house and at her table for family and friends. In Joan’s later years, she enjoyed camping up north with her husband, Eddie, and their lifelong friends, “The Vincents.” After Eddie’s passing in 2016, Joan loved spending time socializing with friends at Frannie May’s Restaurant, especially the ladies who would meet regularly for breakfast. Joan either knew someone already or made a new friend everywhere she went. One of her many gifts was in making connections and bringing people together.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Jane Gennerman; her son, Michael Morgan (Jennifer Netzer); former daughter-in-law Tammy Morgan; granddaughter Kiley Morgan (Mike Zellmer); great grandson Colton Turner; future great grandsons, Hunter, Oliver, and Case Zellmer; sister-in-laws, Barbara (Bobbi) Kloss and Melody Driscoll; half-brother, Elgin Kloss; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elgin and Geraldine Kloss; parents in-law, Erlo and Marie Morgan; husband, Eddie Morgan; brother, Gary Kloss; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Dorothy Morgan; half-sister, Barbara Batten; and both grandsons, Juston and Hunter Morgan.
Visitation will be held at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 330 E. Vallette St., Oxford, Wisconsin, 53952, on Saturday, November 22, from 10:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M., with a service, burial, and luncheon to follow.
The family would like to thank Silver Lake Manor for the extraordinary care they provided Joan over the last year. Their staff went to great lengths to get to know and love Joan. They would also like to thank Roseberry’s Funeral Home & Crematory of Friendship, Wisconsin, and Pastor Larry Sheppard and the Ladies Aid of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oxford, Wisconsin, for their funeral services and support.
Pufall, Ronald Francis Age 83 of Weston
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Ronald Francis (Storm) Pufall, age 83, of Weston, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2025. Ron was born on May 22nd, 1942 in Ashland, WI, and was the son of the late Nicholas and Esther (Michalski) Pufall. He was the oldest of three boys. He attended and graduated from high school in Ashland and earned his degree in education at Northland College in Ashland. A lover of both art and learning, he additionally earned his master’s degree from UW La Crosse and enjoyed a long career in education, teaching art, middle school science, and serving as a reading specialist.
Ron was a skilled craftsman and somewhat of a “Macgyver,” able to creatively engineer many things. He renovated, expanded, and even built his family home in 1987.
Ron was blessed to have loved deeply, twice. He married Carmen Jean Roy on June 10, 1967 and built a full life together, primarily in Adams – Friendship, enjoying travel, social, music, and church events at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and the Sand County Players productions. Together, they had a son, Tad, in 1969, and daughter Christie in 1970. He lovingly cared for Carmen through her Stage 4 breast cancer until her passing in 2015.
In 2020 he met Kathryn “Kay” Storm. The two became each other’s partner and best friend and were united in marriage on October 10, 2021, in Wausau. She survives. Ron and Kay continued to enjoy his love of music, travel, and adventure.
He was an incredibly talented musician, being fluent on the keyboard, guitar and piano. Ron spent several years at the Ole Miss Amateur Rag Contest in Oxford, Mississippi, and performed a beloved original, “Kathryn”. He had also attended the Mt. Morris jam sessions. Ron was truly gifted and would write the most heartfelt songs. Ron and Kay would look forward to traveling the country, and going on camping trips together. He was an intelligent, kind and thoughtful man, who was delightfully laid back and easy going. Ron had a love for popcorn, and eating corn on the cob! He enjoyed collecting knives, and enjoyed his days at the YMCA. Ron was a member at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Weston and also active with Covenant Community Presbyterian Church. He was curious and always learning new things. Ron will be missed dearly, but his music and melody will play on with his family and friends. He especially loved the songs “Feeling Groovy” (The 59th Street Bridge Song by Simon and Garfunkel) and “Free Falling” by Tom Petty so think of him the next time you hear either.
He was especially proud of and delighted in visiting his two grandsons, Kellen and Kade Ducklow and being there for numerous visits and their growing up milestones. He treasured memories of special trips including multiple trips to Branson, a twenty-fifth anniversary trip with Carmen to Hawaii, honeymoon trips with Kay to Door County and Tuscany, the Holyland with Tad, and the Badlands and NTC trips with Christie and her family.
Ron is survived by his wife: Kay Storm, son: Tad Pufall, daughter: Christie (Brad) Ducklow, grandsons: Kellen and Kade, step-daughter: Kelly (Scott) Wallace, step-son: Ryan (Penny) Mootz, step-grandchildren: Elizabeth (John) Pagel, with their daughter: Olivia, Alex Wallace, Scotty Wallace, Bekah (Tristan) Carlson and Zach (fiancé, Britt) Mootz and brother: David (Marie) Pufall. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Carmen and brother: Dennis Pufall (at age 4).
The Funeral Mass for Ron will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Weston, WI, with time for a family eulogy at 10:30 a.m. Father Robert Thorn will preside. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until the eulogy, also at the church.
Ron’s family wishes to thank all of their friends, family and neighbors for their friendship, love and support.
Taylor-Stine-Waid Funeral & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are encouraged and may be made at www.taylorstinewaid.com.
Interment will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at St. Leo Catholic Cemetery in Friendship, WI 53934. Deacon Jon Anderson will officiate.
