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Tomah Health, Versiti Recommend Gift of Life
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin officials are asking area residents to consider giving the gift of life by donating blood during a two-day blood drive November thirteenth and fourteenth at Tomah’s Recreation Park. Versiti account representative Emily Cogdill said blood donations are not always at the top of the list heading into the holiday season. Versiti is the sole blood supplier to over fifty hospital systems in Wisconsin including Tomah Health. As an extra incentive, all attempting donors will be entered into a drawing for a fifty-dollar gift certificate to the Hilliker Tree Farm in Tomah. Donors can register for a donation time online at Tomah Health - dot - ORG.
Kurtz Victory Statement
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
State Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement
after being re-elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly to serve the 41st Assembly District.
“I’m honored to earn the support of the wonderful people of the 41st Assembly District to be
their voice in Madison. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished during the six years I’ve been in
office and I look forward to continuing to be an advocate for rural Wisconsin; fighting to reduce
taxes, ensuring that public safety, rural health care providers, and our family farms are getting
the support they need, and finally, making sure we’re properly funding transportation
infrastructure, hospitals and schools.”
The 41st Assembly District includes:
? Adams County: Wisconsin Dells, Dell Prairie, Easton, New Haven and Springville
? Columbia County: Wisconsin Dells, Newport
? Juneau County: Lyndon Station, Union Center, the town and village of Wonewoc,
Kildare, Lyndon, Seven Mile Creek, and Summit
? Richland County: the entirety of the county
? Sauk County: the city and town of Reedsburg, Wisconsin Dells, Cazenovia, the town and
village of Ironton, the town and village of La Valle, Lake Delton, Lime Ridge, Loganville,
North Freedom, Rock Springs, Dellona, Delton, Excelsior, Freedom, Washington,
Westfield, Winfield, and Woodland
? Vernon County: Viola
Kurtz was first elected to represent the 50th Assembly District in 2018, and has served the last
two terms on the Joint Finance Committee.
after being re-elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly to serve the 41st Assembly District.
“I’m honored to earn the support of the wonderful people of the 41st Assembly District to be
their voice in Madison. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished during the six years I’ve been in
office and I look forward to continuing to be an advocate for rural Wisconsin; fighting to reduce
taxes, ensuring that public safety, rural health care providers, and our family farms are getting
the support they need, and finally, making sure we’re properly funding transportation
infrastructure, hospitals and schools.”
The 41st Assembly District includes:
? Adams County: Wisconsin Dells, Dell Prairie, Easton, New Haven and Springville
? Columbia County: Wisconsin Dells, Newport
? Juneau County: Lyndon Station, Union Center, the town and village of Wonewoc,
Kildare, Lyndon, Seven Mile Creek, and Summit
? Richland County: the entirety of the county
? Sauk County: the city and town of Reedsburg, Wisconsin Dells, Cazenovia, the town and
village of Ironton, the town and village of La Valle, Lake Delton, Lime Ridge, Loganville,
North Freedom, Rock Springs, Dellona, Delton, Excelsior, Freedom, Washington,
Westfield, Winfield, and Woodland
? Vernon County: Viola
Kurtz was first elected to represent the 50th Assembly District in 2018, and has served the last
two terms on the Joint Finance Committee.
State Election Results
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
State Senate
Patrick Testin 58.7% Collin McNamara 41.3%
Sarah Keyeski 51% Joan Ballweg 49%
State Assembly
Tony Kurtz 63% Julia Henley 37%
Nancy VanderMeer 67% Remy Gomez 33%
Scott Krug 64% Suzanne Campbell 36%
National Election Results
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
President
Donald Trump 292 Kamala Harris 224 (Trump Clinches 270 Electoral Votes to Win)
US Senate Race
Republicans 52 Democrats 42 (Republicans Take Control of Senate)
US House Race
Republicans 201 Democrats 183 (Still too Early to Know who will have control)
Wisconsin Senate
Tammy Baldwin 49.4% Eric Hovde 48.5%
US Congressional
Derrick Van Orden 51.4% Rebecca Cooke 48.6%
Mark Pocan 70.1% Erik Olsen 29.9%
School District Referendum Results
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Mauston School District Operational Referendum
No 2,635 Yes 2,566
Royall School District Operational Referendum
Yes 1,043 No 978
Tomah School District Referendum (For new & updating buildings)
No 6,490 Yes 3,959
Reedsburg School District Referendum
Operational Failed
Capital Passed
Ingersoll, Marvin G. Age 89 of Adams
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Marvin G. Ingersoll, 89, of Adams, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at The Waterford at Colby in Colby, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin, with Rev. John K. Stake officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Repose Cemetery in Friendship. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until the service. Military honors will be rendered by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Marvin was born on April 19, 1935, in Marathon County, Wisconsin, to Kenneth and Edith (Dombrowe) Ingersoll. He was raised in Abbotsford, Wisconsin, and served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. On July 26, 1958, he married Betty Damm in Stetsonville, Wisconsin. The couple welcomed their daughter, Deanna, in Abbotsford before relocating to Adams in 1959. Marvin enjoyed a career spanning over 30 years as a truck driver with Castle Rock Container, retiring in the mid-1980s.
Marvin was known for his love of horseback riding, deer hunting, and keeping a meticulous yard. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and the Adams VFW Post #6279.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Edith; his wife, Betty; his daughter, Deanna; and eight siblings. He is survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, and cherished friends, including Terrance Wagner and Cindy Kitchen.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. For online condolences and further information, please visit www.roseberrys.com
Demaske, Marion E. Age 94 of Rural Wonewoc
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Marion E. Demaske, age 94 years, of rural Wonewoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at her home.
She was born on February 15, 1930 in North Freedom, the daughter of William and Helena (Kumke) Dunse. She attended school in Wonewoc.
Marion was united in marriage to Kenneth Demaske on November 29, 1947 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wonewoc.
Together they farmed in the Town of Summit for many years. She was also very active making rag rugs, baking wedding and birthday cakes and decorating them, raising flowers in her gardens and enjoyed the many birds at their home. Kenneth preceded her in death on May 20, 2008.
Survivors include her children, Donna Fiscus (Thom Kent) of La Crosse and Gordon (Esther) Demaske of Wonewoc; son-in-law, Bill McDermott of Wonewoc; grandchildren, Jo (Tony) Johnson, Jeremy Demaske (Dona), Jeff (Bobbi) Demaske, Melissa Demaske, Shane (Brooke) Jefferies, Travis Jefferies (Angie), LeaAnn Raupp (Rich), Brent Demaske, Olivia Demaske (Dillon), Josh Hubele (Kimmy), Jerita Hubele (Travis) and Kyle Hubele; many Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Kenneth; she was preceded in death by her Parents; an infant daughter, Linda Kay; son, Eugene (Roxann) Demaske; daughter, Eileen McDermott and siblings, Viola, Florene, Gilbert, Melvin, Lila, Lyle, Lloyd, William and Lester.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wonewoc, with Rev. Jacob Limpert officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Wonewoc. A time of visitation will be at the Church on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m.
The Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc is assisting with arrangements.
Man Killed in Construction Zone Accident Near Oakdale
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On November 1, 2024 at approximately 9:31 PM, the Monroe County Communications Center was informed of a crash on Interstate 90 east near the 46 mile marker, west of the Village of Oakdale. The crash involved a construction worker and a pickup truck. As a result of the crash, a construction worker died and both the driver and passenger of the pickup truck sustained injuries.
During the initial investigation, it was determined that a 2002 Dodge Ram, driven by 25 year-old Isaac Morales Jr, was traveling east in a construction zone on Interstate 90. The pickup truck struck the rear of a semi, lost control and collided with road surface machine driven by a construction worker. The construction worker, 35 year-old Andrew Skupniewitz, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Interstate 90 eastbound near the 46 mile marker was closed for approximately 6 hours to allow for investigation of the scene, removal of the vehicles involved, and cleanup of the scene. Alcohol and speed is suspected to be contributing factors in the crash.
Morales was arrested by Tomah Police Department and booked into the Monroe County Jail on November 2nd. He is facing a number of charges, including Homicide by Intoxicated use of a motor vehicle, Operating while revoked (causing death), Operating while intoxicated (2nd), and Possession of THC.
The crash remains under investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. No further information will be released at this time.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Tomah Police Department, Oakdale Fire Department, Tomah Ambulance, Tomah Area Medical Responders, Wisconsin State Patrol, Larkins Towing, and the Monroe County Highway Department.
Royall Bullies Bulldogs Advances to Sectional Volleyball Final
7 months
The Royall Panthers girls volleyball team is still alive in the post season after sweeping Ithaca 3-0 Thursday night. Royall got off to a fast start taking set one 25-21, Royall jumped out to an 11-2 lead before hanging on for the victory. Set 2 was much tougher Ithaca had set point leading 24-20 only to see Royall rally to tie it and take the set 28-26, Royall kept that momentum going taking set three 25-15 to win the match. Royall got big games from juniors Bria Gruen, Laya Wainwright and Liza Krueger. Royall improves to 17-16 on its season and will head to Almond-Bancroft Saturday night to battle Marshfield Columbus Catholic with a trip to state on the line. NOW92oneFM and WRJC.com will have all the action from the game with coverage beginning at 6:40pm Saturday evening.
Sawyer, Claudette LaRaine Age 86 of Friendship
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Claudette LaRaine Sawyer, age 86, of Friendship, Wisconsin, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Claudette was born on October 5, 1938, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Harold (Happy) Strand and Mildred Strand (née Meiller). The family moved to the Adams-Friendship area in 1948. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1956. She enjoyed high school and was a cheerleader and baton twirler. Her sons believed she was the most beautiful woman in the world. Winning the Adams County Fairest of Them All in 1956 and her occasional striking resemblance to Jackie Kennedy Onassis only reinforced their heartfelt admiration.
Claudette’s greatest love, Tom Sawyer, first noticed her cheerleading at a high school basketball game and felt compelled to pursue her. After a year of dating and several proposals later, they embarked on a beautiful love story that lives on through their “4 Lads,” grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Claudette and Tom spent their early years in Germany while Tom was stationed in the U.S. Army. Upon returning, Claudette embraced her greatest role as a mother; raising her four boys while also working in various positions, including Adams City Treasurer, school cook, waitress, and bookkeeper at Roberts Motors.
In addition to motherhood, Claudette was active in her community, serving on the Adams-Friendship School Board in the late 1970s, as a Cub Scout Den Mother, Sunday School teacher, and PTA member. She loved playing softball and teaching her boys baseball, rarely missing their games, and continued to attend her grandchildren’s sports activities until she could no longer travel.
As her health declined and after losing Tom, Claudette found joy in family visits and cherished photos of her grandchildren. Known for her sense of humor and quick wit, her mind remained sharp until her final days.
While she could no longer attend church over the last several years, she became a prayer warrior for her family. Her love for the Lord Jesus was real, quiet, and firm. She is now enjoying worshiping Him face-to-face alongside her lifelong love, Tom. They are both more alive than ever, and her boys look forward to that soon-coming day when Jesus will gather us all to Himself for the best church service ever.
Claudette is survived by her sons, Alan (Chris) Sawyer, Coy (Mary) Sawyer, Lance (Amy) Sawyer, and Jay (Misty) Sawyer; 17 grandchildren: Scott Sawyer, Brett (Becky) Sawyer, Jacob Sawyer, Talitha (Nate) Groshek, Josiah (Rebekah) Sawyer, Moriah (Ethan) Keller, Sara (Zane) Skiff, Chad Sawyer, Ashlee Sawyer, Chantz Sawyer, Olivia (Kolt) Rogers, Haley (Spencer) Kuehl, Matthew Sawyer, Courtney Sawyer, Jerrica Pierce, Jaina Pierce, and Jaryn Sawyer; 19 great-grandchildren: Millie Sawyer, Peyton, Landon, Piper, and Lukas Groshek; Elsie and Laura Sawyer; Thomas, Carolyn, and Abigail Keller; Brielle, Tenley, and Paisley Cammack; Declan Kolstad; Ryla Kuehl; Goku Sawyer; Aidyn and Alaina Schneider, and Lilith McCartney ; along with her sister Sharon Boersma, brother-in-law Raymond (Rose) Sawyer, and sister-in-law Dorothy Sawyer.
She was preceded in death by her beloved Tom; her parents, Harold and Mildred Strand; sister Wanda Strand; brother-in-law Ronald Boersma; and brother-in-law Robert Sawyer.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
