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Miller, Edward “Eddie” Robert Michael Age 91 of Elroy
2 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Edward “Eddie” Robert Michael Miller, age 91, of Elroy, Wisconsin, was born on September 29, 1934, to George and Selma (Johnson) Miller. A lifelong resident of Elroy, Eddie was called to his heavenly home on April 23, 2026, at the Serenity House in Tomah, Wisconsin, with his beloved wife and son?in?law by his side.
On May 19, 1956, Eddie was united in marriage to the love of his life, Eileen Neola (De Witt) Miller, in Norwalk, Wisconsin. Together they shared 70 devoted years of marriage, building a home and a life together on Eddie’s family farm in Elroy. Their partnership was one of deep love, laughter, and unwavering support, forming the foundation of a close and caring family.
Eddie was a dedicated farmer whose life was shaped by the land he loved. He farmed both dairy and crops, with a special love for custom combining, and he took great pride in caring for the soil and the work of feeding others. Among his fondest memories was earning a first?place finish at the Norwalk tractor pull, a reflection of both his competitive spirit and his joy in farm life.
A natural leader and committed servant to his community, Eddie served on the Mile Bluff Medical Center Board for 34 years, including several years as chair. He also faithfully served as Town Chair of Wonewoc Township, on the Grace Lutheran Church council, and on the Equity Livestock Board, always giving generously of his time and wisdom.
Above all, Eddie was a family man. He treasured time spent with his loved ones, enjoyed coffee clutch gatherings with friends, and was known for his infectious laugh that could light up any room. His warmth, humor, and steady presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Eileen Miller; his daughter, Lynette (David) Livingston of Augusta, Wisconsin; his daughter?in?law, Mary Miller of Elroy; his sister, Dorna Mae Miller of Tomah; his brother? and sister?in?law, Roger (Rita) De Witt of Loveland, Colorado, and Marilee (Mike) Doerre of Rochester, Minnesota; his grandchildren, Michael Livingston, Matthew Livingston, and Marcus Livingston; Andrew Miller, Alan Miller, Brian Miller, and Madeline Kennedy; as well as six great?grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Selma Miller; his parents?in?law, Carrol and Walda (Sletten) De Witt; his brother?in?law, Blaine De Witt; and his children, Michael, Kim, and Kevin.
Edward’s legacy lives on in the land he tended, the community he served, the friendships he cherished, and—most of all—the family he loved so deeply.
Memorial Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Elroy, with Kris Stauffacher officiating. A time of visitation will be at the Church from noon to 2 p.m. A meal and fellowship will follow the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. Interment will be in the Millards Prairie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Grace Lutheran Church in Elroy.
The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy is assisting with arrangements, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Hillsboro Softball Team Upsets Royall with Extra Inning Walk-Off
3 weeks
The Hillsboro Tigers softball team earned a big walk-off upset victory over Royall Thursday night. It took a half hour lightning delay plus and extra inning for the big moment to happen for the Tigers. Hillsboro worked a scoreless top of the 8th inning; in the bottom of the 8th Royall was able to get the first two batters out before Elizabeth Cairns drew a walk. Cairns would steal 2nd base to get into scoring position for Sydney Hemmersbach who dumped in a base hit to left field to allow the speedy Cairns to score the game winning run for the Tigers. Cairns went 2×3 with a double in 2RBI’s in the victory; Harper Sullivan went 2×4 with and RBI, while Hemmersbach went 2×5 with the game winner. Aubryn Herritz picked up the win in the circle giving up just 2earned runs over 8innings while striking out 7 and walking 3. Elizabeth Klipstein went 2×4 with 2RBI’s for the Panthers who dropped their first conference game of the year and fall to 6-1 in conference play. Hillsboro improves to 3-2 in the conference and 4-4 overall.
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 4-21
3 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Softball
Royall 6 Bangor 5
New Lisbon 11 Necedah 10
New Lisbon 24 Cashton 23 (Monday)
Cashton 9 Wonewoc-Center 1
Brookwood 8 Hillsboro 2 (Kyleigh Anderson 1×3 RBI for Hillsboro)
Tomah 11 Onalaska 3
Ithaca/Weston 13 De Soto 8
Baseball
Mauston 11 Ripon 10
Bangor 13 Royall 3
Wisconsin Dells 11 Wautoma 1
Cashton 16 Wonewoc-Center 4
Brookwood defeated Hillsboro
Reedsburg 9 Portage 2
Girls Soccer
Tomah 8 Arcadia 0
Boys Tennis
Tomah 4 Reedsburg 3
Mauston Baseball Uses Big 7th Inning to Win First Game
3 weeks
The Mauston Golden Eagles baseball team got their first win of the season by completing a giant 7th inning rally. Mauston trailed 10-4 coming into the inning but scored 7 times in the 7th to complete the comeback by a final of 11-10. Isaac Steinke went 3×5 with 3RBI’s for Mauston, while Jacob Daniels also went 3×5 with 1RBI and picked up the win on the mound. Evan Parsons went 2×4 while Nolan Manning had his first varsity hit for the Golden Eagles a crucial one in the 7th inning. Mauston will travel to Ripon Thursday night.
Royall Softball Wins Extra Inning Thriller Over Bangor in 1st Place Bluffs Battle
3 weeks
The Royall Panthers Softball Team won a tough 1st place battle over the Bangor Cardinals 6-5 in a 9inning affair Tuesday evening. The game went back n forth with both teams exchanging leads. Royall led 4-2 going into the top of the 7th inning but Bangor scored a pair and blanked Royall in the bottom half to force extra innings. Royall and Bangor both went scoreless in the 8th inning before Bangor took a 5-4 lead in the top of the 9th on an RBI Single by Erin Jones. Royall was able to turn a double play to get out of further trouble in the inning setting up the bottom of the 9th heroics. Layla Marty led off the bottom half on a 2 base throwing error by Bangor, Brooklyn Mckittrick and Elizabeth Klipstein were both able to reach on bunt singles to load the bases. Bangor was able to get a force out at home on the next batter but with the bases loaded and just one out Royall senior Bria Gruen came up with a walk off two run single to deliver the victory for the Panthers. Gruen went 2×4 in the victory while Brooklyn McKittrick went 3×3 with 3RBI’s for the Panthers. Erin Jones went 3×5 with 4RBI’s for Bangor. Brynn Olson was the winning pitcher for Royall going all 9innings giving up 5runs on 10hits walking 7 and striking out 8. Royall improves to 6-0 in the conference while Bangor drops to 4-1.
Build Your Own Garden Kit: Grow Your Own Fresh Produce This Spring!
3 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro, in partnership with the Healthy Foods Community Action Team of Juneau County, is excited to announce a special community event to encourage healthy eating and gardening.
100 free garden kits will be given away to the first 100 community members eager to start their own home gardens at a community garden kit distribution on Wednesday, May 6, at Schultz Park, Elroy. Distribution will start at 4 p.m.
Each garden kit includes everything needed to start growing fresh vegetables and herbs at home: one bag of soil, three grow bags, vegetable seeds, herbs, potatoes, and more. The initiative aims to increase the supply of fresh produce in the community, promote healthy eating habits and provide families with the tools and inspiration to grow their own nutritious food.
Community members are encouraged to arrive early, as kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until all 100 are gone.
Ebsen, Kenneth D. Age 89 of Oxford
3 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Kenneth D. Ebsen, age 89, of Oxford, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 8th, 2026, at The First Presbyterian Church of Oxford in Oxford, WI with Pastor Breanda Pulver officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with services at 11:00 am. A lunch will follow in the basement of The First Presbyterian Church of Oxford. Burial will be at Easton Cemetery at 1:00 P.M. following the luncheon for friends and family who wish to join.
Ken was born May 25, 1936, the youngest son of Harry and Lois (Brown) Ebsen in Easton, Wisconsin. Ken graduated from Wisconsin Dells high school in 1954. During high school he spent time working with his brother learning how to fix cars. After graduation he began working at Dairy Equipment company in Madison as a welder. He was there when he was drafted into the Army in 1959. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to his welding job in Madison, WI.
Ken married Dorothy Behnke in February of 1966 they were married for 21 years and had two daughters Cindy and Melanie. Ken spent many years as a single man enjoying the freedom to move around. He moved from Madison to Evansville, to Tomahawk, to Pardeeville and finally to Oxford where he found peace and happiness. During this time, he met Evelyn Huffman through their love of Maggie Mae’s music. They married in May of 2018 and were happily married until her death in 2020 after a short battle with Cancer. Evelyn was pivotal in Ken joining the First Presbyterian Church of Oxford. Ken liked to keep busy and held many jobs in his lifetime. He worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Dairy Equipment Company and later held similar titles at Varco-Prudent in Evansville, Northland Stainless in Tomahawk, and Everbrite in Pardeeville. Upon retirement from engineering jobs, he worked as a parts delivery driver for Weaver Auto parts while he also was writing his own newspaper he would distribute around town called the Pardeeville Liberator. He loved writing stories, sharing recipes, sharing his views, and telling jokes. Eventually he moved this to an online format and moved to creating joke books and recipe books which he shared with others. Ken spent lots of time with his brother selling antiques and other collectables at flea markets. He used his writing skills to help publish his church’s newsletter as well.
Ken enjoyed music. He enjoyed live shows and really enjoyed Maggie Mae’s barn dances. He loved to share his views, jokes and recipes both online and in books. At every family gathering he would bring a new type of cheesecake he was trying. He always wanted to share his new recipes with all his friends and family. His family will miss his corn casserole.
Ken was a member of the American Welding society for 25+ years. He was also a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Oxford where was a church elder.
Ken was preceded in death by his mother Lois (Brown) Ebsen, his father Harry Ebsen, his eldest brother Lester Ebsen, his wife Evelyn (Huffman) Ebsen and his sister in laws, Lorraine Ebsen, Julie Ebsen, and Marion Ebsen.
Ken is survived by his two older brothers Lyle Ebsen and Keith Ebsen, his daughters Cindy Ebsen, Melanie (Brett) Stapelmann, his grandchildren Bradley (Sarah) Sheffer, Makayla Stapelmann, Jess Maden. Many nieces, nephews and great nieces, and nephews.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Brookwood Rallies Past Royall in SBC Baseball Thriller
3 weeks
The Brookwood Falcons baseball team used a 2 run 6th inning to rally past Royall 3-2 Monday night. Royall grabbed the lead in the top of the 3rd on an RBI single by Trey Wildes only to see Brookwood tie the game in the bottom half at 1-1. Royall re-took the lead in the 4th on a Braxton Board RBI single to go up 2-1. Royall had a chance to add to their lead in the 5th but Brookwood foiled a double steal attempt by the Panthers to keep the deficit at 2-1. Brookwood went to work in the 6th inning with 4 straight singles to start the inning capped off by a game tying single by Brennan Mack and the go ahead single by Cullen Brueggeman to put Brookwood up 3-2. Brennan Mack would retire all 3 batters he faced in the top of the 7th to preserve the win for the Falcons and pick up the save. Drew Thurston picked up the win for the Falcons pitching one scoreless inning in relief of starter Owen Wang. Trey Wildes took the loss for Royall. Cullen Brueggeman went 2×3 for the Falcons at the plate while Thurston went 3×3 and a double. Wildes went 2×4 with an RBI for the Panthers. Brookwood improves to 3-1 in the conference and 6-1 overall, Royall drops to 3-1 overall and within the conference.
Local Prep Scores from Monday 4-20
3 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Baseball
Brookwood 3 Royall 2
Bangor 14 Wonewoc-Center 1
Amherst 6 Nekoosa 5
Westfield 5 Wittenberg-Birnamwood 1
Sauk Prairie 10 Adams-Friendship 5
Markesan 8 Ripon 4
Wisconsin Dells 9 River Valley 5
Oshkosh Lourdes 20 Berlin 5
Tomah 4 Sparta 3 (Teag Stephenson walk off hit for Tomah)
Softball
Mauston 9 Alma-Center Lincoln 7
Royall 13 Brookwood 5
Hillsboro 12 Necedah 9 (Harper Sullivan 3×3 for Hillsboro)
Bangor 16 Wonewoc-Center 4
