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Thompson, Frances M. (Mike) Age 69 of Ontario
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Frances M. (Mike) Thompson, 69, died on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his home.
He was born on June 7, 1955, to Frances and Genevieve (Roberts) Thompson in Harvard, Illinois. Being the oldest of 6 siblings, his younger years were spent growing up on the family farm. This contributed to his life long career in farming and his love for cattle. He started his own taxi service called Mike’s Taxi Service, assisting the Amish with travel.
Mike was a member of the St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Ridge where he was baptized and confirmed. In his spare time, Mike enjoyed organizing and participating in softball leagues, and he loved fantasy football. He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him.
Mike is survived by his siblings, Patty (Dale) Short, Peter (Laurie) Thompson, Becky (Mike) Solberg, Barb (Richard) Stanek, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; life partner of 13 years, Deb Morgan; sister, Roberta (Steven) Jacobson and nephew, Jonas Stanek.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, 12 Noon, at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Ridge, 25525 County Hwy P, Ontario. Pastor Zachary Meier will officiate. Family and friends are invited for a time of visitation at the church on Saturday, from 10AM until the time of service. The Smith-Nelson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.
Ziems, Steven C. Age 66 of Rural Elroy
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Steven C. Ziems, age 66 years, of rural Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
He was born on September 20, 1958 in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Melvin and Grace (Gilbert) Ziems. The family moved to Wisconsin in 1960 and Steve graduated from the Royall High School in 1976.
Steven was united in marriage to Tammy Backeberg on March 21, 1987 in Wonewoc.
They lived on a hobby farm in Monroe County where he enjoyed his animals.
Steve worked at the Hillsboro Farmers Coop for 13 years, farmed for a few years and then became a construction handyman.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Ziems; son, Curtis Backeberg (Kristi Young); daughter, Lauralee Ziems; granddaughter, Taylor Ziems; siblings, Kenneth (Cheri) Ziems, Vicki (Larry) Gower and Michael (Marta) Ziems; mother-in-law, Sandra Backeberg and sisters-in-law, Kimberly Brand (Cliff Kules) and Kathy (Andy) Morgan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Grace Ziems; father-in-law, Ronald Backeberg and brother-in-law, James Backeberg.
No Services are scheduled at this time.
The Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro is assisting the family with arrangements.
Local prep scores from over the Weekend
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Hillsboro 48 De Soto 43
Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah 91Weston 50
La Crosse Aquinas 83 Bangor 51
Girls Basketball
De Soto 54 Hillsboro 46
La Crosse Aquinas 65 Bangor 58
Girls Hockey
Wisconsin Valley 7 Badger Lightning 4
Lakeshore Lightning 2 Black River Falls/Tomah 2
Wrestling
The Mauston Golden Eagle wrestling team came away with a 2nd place finish and 2 individual Champs at the Royall invitational.
Champs
Espyn Sweers
Hayden Gyllin
2nd
Madalynne Gosda
Landynn Miller
Espen Pitts
Azrael Chavez
3rd
Preston Seebecker
Haakon Peterson
Brekk Peterson
Hillsboro Boys Basketball Wins Girls Lose to De Soto
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The Hillsboro Tigers boys team won a hard fought battle over De Soto on Saturday at Just-A-Game Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells. Hillsboro led most of the game but never by double figures. Hillsboro got a team high 14points from Miles Ravenscroft while Jerry Von Falkenstein added 9points. Harrison Krueger led the Pirates with 16points. Hillsboro improves to 2-0 with the victory. De Soto falls to 2-1 on their season.
The Hillsboro Lady Tigers offensive woes continued in a 54-46 loss to De Soto on Saturday. Hillsboro managed just 14 first half points and trailed by as many as 19points before attempting a rally that fell short. Michelle Hora led the Tigers with 14points who drop to 3-2 on their season. De Soto was led by Kylie Venner who finished with 26points.
Get Ready to Jingle & Mingle with Mile Bluff!
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Get ready to Jingle & Mingle! Join Mile Bluff for a festive holiday celebration on Wednesday, December 18 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. This will be a fun-filled event for the whole family. There will be cookie decorating, live caroling, photos with Santa, and a spectacular Christmas tree tour featuring trees decorated by Mile Bluff employees.
Pull out your most festive sweater and come celebrate the joy of the season at Jingle & Mingle on December 18.
For more information about this event or others, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.
Jameson, Dennis G. Age 81 of Baraboo
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Dennis G. Jameson, age 81, of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was surrounded by family at his home.
Dennis was born October 6, 1943, in Adams, Wisconsin to Percy and Jean (Cunat) Jameson. He married his high school sweetheart, Patty Ashworth on January 22, 1966 in Adams, Wisconsin. They were true partners in every sense of the word. Their life together was filled with adventure, jokes, family, and friends. Their family is their true legacy.
Dennis graduated from UW-Stevens Point in June of 1966 and started his 40-year career with the Wisconsin DNR that same day. After a storied career he retired as a Supervisor Conservation Warden. While there were many notable moments in his career, he would tell you his proudest moment was hiring the first female conservation law enforcement officer in the state of Wisconsin. His passion for wildlife and the environment carried through the rest of his life.
He enjoyed a long retirement where he remained active in the community and built the life he always dreamed of, where he was surrounded by his family and able to pass along his love for the great outdoors to the next generations.
Dennis was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother Virgil Jameson, sister Audrey Kosobud, brother-in-law Leonard Kosobud, and Nephew James Jameson.
He was a proud father to Jill (Rich Sefkar) Showalter and Jana (Michael) Ketelsleger. “Grandpa Denny” loved nothing more than being with his grandchildren: Zak (Annie) Showalter, Jake (MacKenzy) Showalter, Megan Plan, and great-grandchildren: Charlie Bickerstaff, Grayson Bickerstaff, Emma Fuller, and Hallie Showalter. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to the staff at the UW Health Neuromuscular Disorders Clinic, Aveanna Home Health, and St. Croix Hospice for their compassionate care of Dennis as he progressed through his journey with ALS.
Per his wishes, the family will have a private celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dennis’ name to the ALS Association, the American Diabetes Association, or the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Schnolis, Frank Stanley Age 80 of Adams
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Frank Stanley Schnolis, Jr., age 80, of Adams, WI passed away December 3, 2024, at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin.
He was born on August 19, 1944, in Chicago, IL to Frank Stanley and Esther L. (Carlson) Schnolis, Sr. Frank married Anita Pollex in Adams, WI and later divorced. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his return from overseas, Frank was employed with the Ford Garage in Adams and then with Adams Columbia Electric Cooperative, where he retired after 29 years as a lineman.
His hobbies and interests helped define who he was. Frank enjoyed touring the country on his Harley Davidson motorcycle, tinkering with old tractors, Fords, Nascar, reading muscle car magazines and the company of his pets over the years. He was a gentle, unassuming man with a sly sense of humor. A good week for him would include planning his next motorcycle trip. Frank’s love for these hobbies was something he shared with his friends and family, leaving a mark on us that will never fade.
Though he may not have liked being the center of attention, he deserves to be honored for years of fatherly love and being a wonderful friend. He was a man of integrity, kindness, generosity, and he left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Esther Schnolis, Sr., and his sister Marie Maxwell.
He leaves behind his son Charles (Julie) Schnolis of Friendship; son James (Dawn) Schnolis of Friendship; daughter Lori (Jeffrey) Hilden of Merrimac; granddaughter Megan (Michael) Steckelberg of Friendship; granddaughter Lindie (Matthew) Dehmlow of Friendship; grandson Evan (Ashley) Schnolis of Necedah; grandson Jade Hilden of Reedsburg; grandson Derek Hilden of Merrimac; great grandchildren Aubrie, Rhettlea, Waylon, Rebecca, Weston, Cashton, Knox, Everett and Wattson; and his fur baby cat Mickey.
He had made it clear that a party should be held upon his death. In fulfillment of his request, we are planning a Celebration of Life in the Spring 2025. All friends and family will be welcome. Frank had asked that any tributes be made in the form of a charitable donation, preferably to Wings of Hope – Humanitarian Aviation Organization. Their address is: 18370 Wings of Hope Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63005. Ph: 800-448-9487. This was a cause close to his heart.
In loving memory of a life well-lived.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com to offer the family online condolences.
Mauston School Board Votes to Go Back to Referendum in February
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
The Mauston School Board voted to approve an operational referendum on the ballot to exceed the revenue limit by $1.75 million for 4 years non-reoccurring during a special School Board Meeting on Wednesday (12-4-24). The School board also voted to have the referendum on the ballot in February rather than April. There were talks to exceed the spending limit by a higher amount but the board elected to go with the $1.75million option. Mauston School District Superintendent Joel Heesch warned that they cannot “swing and miss here”. Heesch said the School Board has already voted to consider dissolution and another referendum failure would likely lead to that outcome. Referendum attempts in both April & November failed in the Mauston School District. The School Board also took time to honor former School Board President RJ Rogers who recently passed away.
Local Prep Scores from Thursday 12/5
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Girls Basketball
Mauston 63 Reedsburg 60
Wisconsin Dells 61 Lake Mills 25
New Lisbon 60 Nekoosa 30
Westfield 58 Sparta 40
Adams-Friendship 58 Tomah 40
Boys Basketball
Platteville 81 Wisconsin Dells 67
Boys Hockey
Tomah/Sparta 8 West Salem 2
Girls Hockey
Beaver Dam 4 Badger Lightning 0
Eau Claire 2 Black River Falls/Tomah 1
Mauston Girls Win Again
7 months
The Mauston girls playing shorthanded had a hard fought battle but never gave up and played to the very end to come out with another victory edging out Reedsburg by a score of 63-60. With a big game by Kylie Heller scoring 28 points, going 9 for 10 from the free throw line and adding 8 assists and 8 rebounds. She was followed up by Catie Lavold and Ella Franek each scoring 8 points, with Catie adding 8 rebounds and 2 assists as well. it was a good team win with 7 of the 9 girls to see action scoring on the night.
Next up for Mauston is a home match up against New Lisbon on Tuesday December 10th.
