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Mile Bluff Necedah Hosting Fair November 21st
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Reserve your spot at the upcoming health fair being held at Mile Bluff – Necedah Family Medical Center Thursday, November 21 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.
Appointments are required for all services, so call 608-565-2000 to reserve your spot today!
To see more events like this, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.
Mile Bluff Foundation to host Holiday Auction
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Get your Christmas shopping list ready! Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation’s Holiday Auction is almost here! This online auction will give you the opportunity to bid on and, hopefully, win, one-of-a-kind items and experiences you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
The Holiday Auction will run online from Friday, November 29 through Saturday, December 7. It will feature an exclusive list of items that have been donated by generous businesses and individuals from the community. So far, the auction has a collection of home decor items, gift certificates to local restaurants, photography sessions, 3-month fitness passes, sets of Green Bay Packer tickets, 5-day African Safari Hunt, a Traeger grill, and so much more. New items are being added every day!
To checkout auction items as they are added and to register to bid, you can find links to the online auction page from Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation’s Facebook page or by visiting the ‘Calendar of Events’ at www.milebluff.com. When you register for the auction, you will receive notifications when the auction is live and ready for your bids!
Proceeds from this auction will support the health of the community through the work of Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation. It is through the generosity of donors that the foundation can support the medical center in providing new healthcare treatments, the expansion of services, healthcare career scholarships, and programs that benefit our community.
Whether it’s a gift for yourself or for the hard to buy for person on your list, Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation’s Holiday Auction is the perfect opportunity to find the gifts you are looking for. For more information, call 608-847-2735.
Man Who Fled Authorities Captured in Tomah
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted subject who fled from Wisconsin State Patrol on I-90/94 outside Tomah.
On Tuesday 11/12/24 at approximately 1:00 PM Wisconsin State Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle on I-90/94 westbound in Juneau County. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed and Wisconsin State Patrol terminated the pursuit for safety reasons. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin State Patrol located the vehicle in Monroe County and the vehicle fled again, eventually coming to a rest in the ditch of I-94 between CTH ET and Industrial Avenue.
The driver, Demetrius L. Johnson (39 years old) of Racine, WI, fled on foot into a wooded area west of I-94. Johnson was wanted by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and was noted to have violent tendencies.
Additional law enforcement resources from Wisconsin State Patrol, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Tomah Police Department responded to the area and searched for Johnson.
At approximately 5:30 PM a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office sergeant saw Johnson walking on CTH ET at the east city limits of Tomah. Johnson fled northbound on a snowmobile trail.
Additional resources responded and established a perimeter before searching for Johnson again.
At approximately 8:30 PM Johnson was located by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone) team from Fort McCoy Fire Department and was arrested by Monroe County Sheriff’s Office a short time later after being apprehended by a K-9.
Johnson was medically treated on scene before being taken to the Monroe County Jail by Wisconsin State Patrol..
Assisting agencies included Tomah Police Department, Tomah Fire Department, Monroe County Emergency Management, Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Tomah Police, Fort McCoy Fire Department, Holmen Police Department, and Tomah Area Ambulance.
New Lisbon Chamber Taking Farmer Appreciation Donations Through November 21st
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Join us in celebrating our local farmers at the upcoming Farmers’ Appreciation Dinner! Let’s come together to honor our farmers and show our support for the hard work they do every day!
The sponsorship will be $40 per meal/family. The meal includes a 16-20lb frozen turkey, a 5lb bag of potatoes, a bag of stuffing mix, 4 large cans of vegetables, jellied cranberries, gravy, a loaf of bake-and-serve bread, and a large frozen pie all in a reusable grocery bag. This was met with an overwhelming amount of gratitude and surprise by the farmers. Last year we were able to lighten the load of 90 farming families of not only the New Lisbon area but other surrounding towns as well during their busy harvest season.
Please contact Tania Clark via text: at (608) 633-4301 or email: farmerapprecitation@gmail.com. You may also drop any donations off at the New Lisbon Chamber office during hours or use our QR code for a quick and easy donation.
Peters, Lois E. Age 76 of Tomah
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Lois E. Peters, 76, died on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Tomah Health surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 14, 1948, to Steven and Edith (Bonsall) Kelly in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. She was a member of the Delavan High School Graduating Class of 1966. Lois was united in marriage to Lewis Peters in 1972 in Delevan, WI. After they were married they lived in Darien, WI and in 1978 they relocated to the Tomah area. Throughout her life, Lois worked at the O’Rustic Inn, Burnstad’s Packporch, and also cleaned homes. She loved crafting, and antiquing. She enjoyed working around the house; making it into a warm and welcoming home, working with her flowers and gardens. Lois loved being a mom, grandmother and great-grandmother and her family camping trips were always special. She will be remembered for her kind and generous heart knowing she loved you more!
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Lewis Peters; father, Steven Kelly of Monument, CO; step father, Bob Schiller of New Lisbon; daughter, Kim (Aaron) Mockler of Sun Prairie; grandchildren, Cody (Kailyn Schaitel) Peters, Hayden (Alayna) Peters, Brady Mockler, Beau Mockler; great grandchildren, Kyler and Chad; siblings, Linda (Tony) Kaderabek of Appleton, Patrick Kelly of Rochester, Peggy (Allen) Eaves of Grandview, TN, Pamela (Jim) Parco of Monument, CO; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Chad Peters; her mother, Edith; and her father and mother-in-law, Maynard and Marian Peters.
A Prayer Service will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, 7:00 PM at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau Street, Tomah. Pastor Robert Gerke will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Camp Douglas Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Monday at the funeral home from 4:00 PM until the time of the service. Online condolences can be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.
Lorenzen, Scott Earl Age 62 of Nekoosa
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Scott Earl Lorenzen in his home in Nekoosa, November 7, 2024 at the age of 62. Scott was born on September 30, 1962 in Milwaukee to Earl and Georgiana Lorenzen (Janssen).
Scott attended school in Columbus, WI until 5th grade when the family moved to Adams-Friendship. He enjoyed playing volleyball and basketball in High School. Graduating in 1981 he then went to trade school in Wisconsin Rapids. Having his CDL license he moved to Texas working as a surveyor and Vibe Operator for an oil company. After a couple years the company moved him to Montana and Wyoming. He worked out West for 2 ½ years before moving back to Wisconsin. Scott enjoyed traveling and was not a fan of Wisconsin winters so off he went to work in Florida.
In 1987-1988 he moved back home and worked for Rhinehart Building, then for Best Energies as a shipping clerk. When Best downsized Scott joined a tower painting crew then started his own business. When he became ill, and diagnosed with cancer at the age of 59, he took a part time maintenance position for the town of Rome. He was in remission at time of his passing.
Scott had met the love of his life, Sherry Marie Cook. So very kind and good they were to one another.
Scott very much enjoyed strumming away on his guitar, sitting outside watching the wildlife, campfires, spending time with and helping friends. He belonged to The River Rats Camping group.
Scott was preceded in joining the Lord: Mother and Father, Earl Lorenzen and Georgiana Klicko (Lorenzen).
Scott is survived by Sherry Marie Cook (soulmate); Sister Donna Abfall (Lorenzen); Brother-in-law Roger Abfall; Nephew Mac Abfall; Nieces: Jocelyn Feest (Abfall), Georgiana Reichard (Abfall), and Mikkin Budiac (Abfall); and 4 great nieces.
Visitation 11:00 followed by 12 noon service on November 16, 2024 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship followed by a gathering and meal at 1:00 at VFW in Adams, WI.
Rhinehart, Chris John Age 88 of Easton
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Chris John Rhinehart, age 88, of Easton, Wisconsin passed away Monday, November 4th, 2024 at Our House Senior Living Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Oldest child of Kenneth Keith and Beulah Ione (Byers) Rhinehart, Chris was born on September 21, 1936. He graduated Adams-Friendship Area High School in the class of 1954. He ran cross country and was a FFA member. Chris served in the US Army from February 1959 to January 1961 in Korea doing construction work. He received an Honorable Discharge and was a Decorated Marksman (rifle). Chris worked for DL Gasser Construction starting April 1966 (36 years) retiring on December 31, 2002. He remains a legend as Bony among crews still today. After retiring from DL Gasser Construction he continued working for his cousin Dale at Rhinehart Construction Adams, WI until 2017. Chris purchased the family farm in Easton, WI from his parents in 1968, milking cows and crop farming.
On December 23, 1973 he married the love of his life Clara Ann Burdi Nero in Chicago, IL.
Chris enjoyed spending time with family, nightly dinners at Jeff and Sara’s house, Wednesday night supper club and Friday night Fish Fries at his brother’s Springville Tap along with helping his family with all their projects.
Chris enjoyed watching the Wisconsin Badges, Packers and attending games of the Adams-Friendship High School basketball team.
Chris loved his work, cutting wood and the outdoors. He enjoyed taking rides to see what was happening in his community, stopping for visits with neighbors and family, watching for deer with a stop for ice cream on the way.
He had a passion for fishing: Trout fishing, bluegill fishing, and ice fishing… Chris could be found at the creek behind his house, the Easton Mill Pond or on one of many special fishing trips to the lake in Birchwood with his family and fishing buddy, Jordan.
Deer hunting was also a family event, hunting opening weekend in the marsh with his son Joe, grandchildren Ryan, Tracy and Rocco. For years Uncle Chris’s house has been the meeting point for the family’s annual Thanksgiving Day deer drives.
In life, he was Uncle Chris to most in the community. Uncle Chris always choose to give back the youth of the community supporting scholarships for students at Adams Friendship Area Schools, Adams Friendship FFA, and supporting youth at the Adams County Fair livestock sale. He said the previous generations helped him gain his education with a scholarship to UW Ag Short Course, so it was his turn to give back. Chris and his late wife, Clara, were also great supporters of our local hospital foundation.
Chris was preceded in death by his wife Clara Ann (Burdi) Rhinehart, step-son Joseph Michael Nero, parents Kenneth and Beulah (Byers) Rhinehart, brothers George and Larry Rhinehart, sister Carol Babcock, in laws Nick Babcock, Ernelle, Cathleen, & Judith Rhinehart.
Survivors:
Brother: Kenneth “Jerry” (Linda) Rhinehart,
Daughter-in-law Deborah Nero
Grandchildren: Joseph & Stephanie Nero, Ryan & Tracy Nero; Robert & Amanda Nero; Steven & Corinne Nero- Great Grand Children Madison, Samantha, Chloe, Rocco, Ashlyn, Natalie, Michael, Joseph Frank Nero, Brooklyn, Samantha and Iris Aragon. Great-great-grandchildren Stella Szot and Luca Devereux
Nieces & Nephews:
Kristy (Joe) Huber – Jeffrey (Sara) Huber, Josh (Emma) Huber, Jordan (Heidi) Huber
Mike (Tori) Babcock- Kendall Babcock, Chris (Rachel) Babcock
Scott (Kim) Babcock, Beth Babcock, Ben (Brenna) Babcock,
Dan (Ellen) Babcock,
Rhonda (Gary) Henningsen. Nicki Babcock, Monique Rios,
David (Julie) Rhinehart and family
Connie (Ron) Frymark and family
Andy (Cathy) Rhinehart and family
Michelle Rhinehart-Friedli and family
Great-Great Nieces and Nephews with two more expected this spring
Uncle Chris will be deeply missed by his cousins, and extended family members and the community.
Special Thanks to his cousin Vernon Rhinehart, care-givers Bonnie Stratton, Emma Hamilton and caregivers from Cooperative Care of Wautoma and the staff from Our House Senior Living in Wisconsin Dells.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father David Bruener will officiate. Military honors will follow Mass at church. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday December 1, 2024, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home, and again from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at church on Monday.
Interment will be a private family ceremony at the Easton Cemetery, Town of Easton, Wisconsin.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Bliss, Verona D. Age 82 of Wonewoc
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Verona D. Bliss, age 82 years, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, surrounded by her loving family, giving her the ability to finally meet her infant daughter, that had passed, so many years ago.
She was born on March 9, 1942 in Vernon County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Glen and Yula (Berg) Revels and attended the Hillsboro Schools.
Verona was united in marriage to Donald Bliss on December 14, 1957 at the Mount Pisgah Church near Ontario. Together they farmed and raised their family in the rural Elroy area. Don preceded her in death on April 10, 1994.
Verona was an active lady who enjoyed so many things and there was always room for one more……of anything or anyone it seems. She was an avid grower and gardener of flowers and plants and continued looking for more at Amish greenhouses, you know all roads lead to somewhere.
She enjoyed cooking, attended all the family functions, and gave blood – she was a donor of 15 gallons and 2 pints. She also worked at La Crosse Footwear in Hillsboro and seasonally at Swiss Colony. In more recent years you could usually find her sitting on her front porch in Wonewoc, watching the people and traffic go by in her squeaky rocking chair.
Survivors include her family that she enjoyed so much, children, Barb Bliss, Brad (Amy) Bliss, Mark (Drea) Bliss and Chris Bliss (Dave Waterman); grandchildren, Logan (Theresa) Bliss, Jacob Bliss, Branda (Tyler) Muller, Mitchell Bliss and Olivia Bliss; great grandchildren, Sophie and Maxsin; sisters, Veda Hatfield and Lois Revels; sister-in-law, Diane Revels and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Donald; she was preceded in death by her Parents; infant daughter, Rebecca; longtime partner, Marlin “Ray” Gehri; brothers, Carl, Ronald and Alvin Revels and sister, Linda Kettle.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro, with Rev. Alan Tripp officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to a charity of your choice.
The Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Man Dead in Monroe County Accident
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
One person has died, another injured, and a third is jailed after a traffic crash on Co Hwy A on Thursday morning.
On November 7th 2024 at 10:20 am., a Monroe County deputy came across the two vehicle crash on County Highway A, west of County Hwy T. The subsequent investigation showed that a 2009 GMC Sierra, driven by Kristoffer Cattle (39) of Tomah, was headed eastbound when it crossed completely into the westbound lane and stuck a westbound vehicle. The westbound vehicle was a 2016 Chevrolet Spark driven by David Wilcox (63) of Tomah. Wilcox died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. A passenger in the vehicle with Wilcox sustained serious injuries in the crash and was taken from the scene by GundersenAir.
Prior to the crash, Law enforcement was attempting to locate the the GMC Sierra after it had been seen driving erratically and stuck a sign in the City of Sparta.
The investigation found that Cattle was believed to be under the influence of illicit drugs. Cattle was arrested and booked into the Monroe County Jail. Some of the charges he is facing include Homicide by Intoxicated use of a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Homicide, and Operating after suspension causing death. Cattle will have his Bond hearing on Monday, November 11th at 1:00pm. Bond Hearing can be viewed online by following the link on the Monroe County Clerk of Courts Website at https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/clerk-of-courts/ .
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Monroe County 911 Communications Center, Sparta Police, Wisconsin State Patrol, Sparta Ambulance, Tomah Ambulance, Wilton EMS, Norwalk Fire Department, Norwalk First Responders, GundersenAir, Monroe County Medical Examiner, and Monroe County Highway Department.
Heesch Addresses Community on Failed School Referendum
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Dear Families and Community,
I am writing to provide an update on the operational referendum question that appeared on the ballot Tuesday, November 5. According to the election results, the referendum fell short of being approved by a majority of voters in the School District of Mauston.
As a result, district leaders and the Board of Education may need to make some difficult decisions as we look to balance our budget for the next school year. We will continue to experience financial challenges due to an outdated and inequitable state school funding formula, inadequate funding increases from the state, and increasing expenses.
While the solution presented was not the right fit at this time, we remain incredibly appreciative for the engagement of our community throughout this process. This is a community that truly cares about its local schools and the students we serve.
We look forward to your continued engagement as we move forward. In the meantime, thank you for your consideration of the referendum question on the November 5 ballot.
Sincerely,
Joel Heesch
Superintendent
