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O’Brien, Frances Kaye Age of Loganville
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Frances Kaye O’Brien passed away in Madison on April 30, 2025, following complications from heart surgery.
Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 20205 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, N3765 CTH-K Mauston, WI 53948. Visitation will be prior to the service at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses from 12 Noon until the time of service.
Frances was born and raised on a farm south of Loganville, Wisconsin. She attended Reedsburg Web High School, and afterward attended MATC, studying business machines. She worked in computer operations. In 1982, Fran married Patrick H. O’Brien, devoting her life to him throughout their long marriage. Since 1989, they served together in the full-time ministry of Jehovah’s Witnesses until Pat’s death in 2023. Fran has had the great joy and privilege of seeing a
number of students dedicate their lives to Jehovah. Together, Fran and Pat relished the great outdoors, taking many camping trips through the years and continually hiking the beautiful parks in Sauk County. Fran was well known for her kindness, selflessness and generosity, becoming an important, loving stepmother to Maureen since age 11. She lived modestly, with humility and grace, treating all with compassion and understanding.
Fran is preceded in death by her parents George C. Schlieckau and Esther (Getschman) Schlieckau, as well as her sister Jean (Donald Haney), brother Dennis Schlieckau and brother-in-law Carl Goetz. Fran is survived by her sisters Judie Goetz and Sylvia Schlieckau (Michael Benesh). She is further survived by her stepdaughter Maureen P. O’Brien Busalacchi (Stephen) and their daughters Olivia and Serena.
Memorials in France’s memory may be given to the Nature Conservancy.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home (www.roseberrys.com ) is assisting the family.
Hazel, Gerald Duane Age 84 of Wisconsin Dells
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Gerald Duane Hazel, age 84, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Interment will be at the White Creek Cemetery, White Creek, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and again on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Jerry was born November 11, 1940 in Eastman, Wisconsin to Dorance and Lydia (Duha) Hazel . He grew up in White Creek, and graduated from it’s one-room schoolhouse and later from Adams-Friendship High School . He married Lynette Ewald on September 16, 1961 in Bruce, Wisconsin. Jerry worked road construction before starting his own Logging/Pulping business around 1967, in which he still worked in the business until the Fall of 2024.
Jerry enjoyed card parties with family and friends, bowling, horseshoes, hunting, and trap shooting. His greatest love was baseball, he played and also managed for the Easton Baseball team for many years. He also served 25 years as Eastern District Commissioner for the (WSBC) – Wisconsin State Baseball Commission and ran the District Baseball Tournament for many years.
Jerry was a member of JayCee’s and Easton White Creek Lions.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents: Dorance and Lydia; sister, Charlotte Schachtner; brother, Harry; sister-in-law, Wanda; and nieces: Melody and Jackie.
Jerry is survived by his wife: Lynette Hazel of Wisconsin Dells, WI; children: Janine (Bob) Zander, Lori (William) Banovec, Dennis (Rebecca Evers) Hazel, Kathleen (JR) Ems, Jo Ellen (John) Webb, and Royce (Cynthia) Hazel; brother, Arlie (Carol) Hazel; grandchildren: Tiffany Williams, Gregorick Johnson, Megan Zander-Conboy, Jessica Shisler, Monnie Banovec, Michael Banovec, Kayla Hazel, Amanda Chavez, Joshua Meisenheimer, Jessie Fritz, Jena Ems, JJ Ems, Sydney Web, Jacob Webb, Gavin Hazel, Zoe Hazel; and 13 Great-grandchildren. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Summer Baseball Update From Thursday 6/19
8 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
The Tomah 19U Legion baseball team managed just 1 hit in a 6-0 loss to Prairie Du Chien Thursday evening. Julian Cunitz led off the bottom of the first for Tomah with a hit but that was the only hit they managed. Cael Koenig had the complete game 1hitter for Prairie Du Chien. Blake Haun took the loos for Tomah.
Bi-State 7 Tomah 16U 2 (Barfknect 2more RBI’s)
Bangor 5 Black River Falls 3 (Seth Brandau Complete Game Victory)
Bangor 10 Black River Falls 4
New Lisbon’s Barfknechts Big Game Lifts Tomah Legion Over Holmen
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
New Lisbon’s Grady Barfknecht had a wopping 7RBI’s in Tomah 16U American Legion baseballs 15-4 victory over Holmen 16U. Barfnecht had an early bases clearing double to bust the game wide open. Barfnect finished with a 3hit performance. Teag Stevenson was the winning pitcher he went 6innings giving up 4runs on 7hits walking 2 and striking out 5. Tomah 16U is now 5-1 on their season.
Bangor 13 Holmen 17U 3 (Royall’s Seth Brandau 2Steals)
Tomaska, Alice R. Age 73 of Wautoma
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Alice R. Tomaska, age 73, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Heartland House in Wautoma, Wisconsin.
Alice was born on February 17, 1952, in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of Beldon Elmer and Ruth Mae (Knupp) Schroeder. She grew up in Arkdale, Wisconsin, and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School with the Class of 1970. Throughout her life, Alice was known for her strong work ethic and caring spirit. She held a variety of jobs, including serving as a Federal Meat Inspector, working alongside her Aunt Beverly at the Mokena Quik Serv Gas Station in Mokena, Illinois, and later at Butra’s Fruit Market in Des Plaines, Illinois. On October 6, 1980, Alice married John “Jack” Tomaska, who preceded her in death on January 21, 1986. In 1991, she met Tom Welsh, with whom she shared her life until his passing on March 8, 2014.
Alice will be remembered for her sharp wit, generous heart, and quiet strength. She had a love for the open road and the freedom it brought-something we imagine she’s found again, perhaps with a motorcycle waiting for her just beyond the clouds.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Tomaska; her partner, Tom Welsh; her parents, Beldon and Ruth Schroeder; her brother, William Schroeder; and her nephew, Christopher Piechowski.
She is survived by her brothers: Dale (Carol) Schroeder of Mattoon, WI, and David (Gretchen) Schroeder of Champlin, MN; sisters: Mary (George) Piechowski of Redgranite, Wi, and Rebecca (David) Smith of Cleveland, TN; sister-in-law: Laurie Schroeder of Arkdale, WI; and 12 beloved nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Chaplain Ben Frei will officiate. Interment will follow at East Arkdale Cemetery.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Alice was born on February 17, 1952, in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of Beldon Elmer and Ruth Mae (Knupp) Schroeder. She grew up in Arkdale, Wisconsin, and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School with the Class of 1970. Throughout her life, Alice was known for her strong work ethic and caring spirit. She held a variety of jobs, including serving as a Federal Meat Inspector, working alongside her Aunt Beverly at the Mokena Quik Serv Gas Station in Mokena, Illinois, and later at Butra’s Fruit Market in Des Plaines, Illinois. On October 6, 1980, Alice married John “Jack” Tomaska, who preceded her in death on January 21, 1986. In 1991, she met Tom Welsh, with whom she shared her life until his passing on March 8, 2014.
Alice will be remembered for her sharp wit, generous heart, and quiet strength. She had a love for the open road and the freedom it brought-something we imagine she’s found again, perhaps with a motorcycle waiting for her just beyond the clouds.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Tomaska; her partner, Tom Welsh; her parents, Beldon and Ruth Schroeder; her brother, William Schroeder; and her nephew, Christopher Piechowski.
She is survived by her brothers: Dale (Carol) Schroeder of Mattoon, WI, and David (Gretchen) Schroeder of Champlin, MN; sisters: Mary (George) Piechowski of Redgranite, Wi, and Rebecca (David) Smith of Cleveland, TN; sister-in-law: Laurie Schroeder of Arkdale, WI; and 12 beloved nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Chaplain Ben Frei will officiate. Interment will follow at East Arkdale Cemetery.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Lake, Marian Age 98 of Briggsville
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
On June 12, 2025, Marian Lake, age 98, of Briggsville, Wisconsin, left this earth while at home with her family by her side. She was born to Franklin and Lillian (Templin) Julson on April 13, 1927 in Milwaukee, and was the eldest of nine children. They lived on their farm in Adams County, and Marian attended Oxford High School. She worked at Oscar Mayer in Madison until she married Frank Lake, the love of her life, on May 19, 1951 in Grand Marsh. They resided in Rockford, Illinois during their working days. They moved to Briggsville for their retirement but Marian continued to work as a loving caregiver to many people.
Marian liked to garden and loved Flowers. She loved to polka dance and could be observed dancing around the living room, even into her later years. She was a wonderful mother and she cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The memory of Marian will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Her warmth, kindness and love for life will be missed.
Marian is survived by her sisters: Helen (Jack) Kottka and Linda (Doug) Phillips; three children: Rodney (Diane) Lake of Rockford, Rita(Ed) Collins of Machesney Park, Illinois, and Randall Lake of Briggsville; ten grandchildren: Christina Clinton, Kevin Collins, Stephanie Melton, Johnathan Lake, Kelly Plath, Kelsey Kanneberg, Nathan Lake, Eric Petrie, Trevor Lake and Spencer Lake; and twelve great-grandchildren; and many laving nieces and nephews.
Marian was preceded in death by six of her siblings: Donald (Imogene) Julson, Eleanor Julson, Irene (Ken) Geier, Charles (Pat) Julson, Peter (Carol) Julson and Julius (Karen) Julson.
Cremation rites will be accorded.
A Celebration of Life will be held some time in August with details to follow.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the Family. Online condolences and further information can be found at www.rosebarrys.com.
Royall baseball Splits Pair in Woodside League
8 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
The Royall Panthers summer baseball team split a pair of games in its Woodside League Tuesday night. Royall opened up the night with a 5-1 victory over Ithaca. Trey Wildes went 5 innings giving up just 1run on 3hits walking 2 and striking out 7. Wildes also had an inside the park homerun at the plate. Cole Eberhardt notched the save pitching a pair of scoreless innings giving up just 1hit 1walk and striking out a pair. Jason Johnson went 1×3 with 3RBI’s for Royall in the victory. Adams-Friendship rallied by Royall in game 2 to win 5-4. Royall scored 4 runs in the opening inning but could not hang on. Brock Preuss had a hit and a pair of RBI’s in the loss for Royall. Cody Ratz got the win on the mound for Adams-Friendship and also had a 2 run double at the plate. Kale Gatterman came in to pick up the save.
Juneau County Sheriff Sales
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“Through the Eyes of Our Youth” Photovoice Exhibit Sheds Light on Life in Juneau County
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Juneau County, WI – South Central Alliance for Tobacco Prevention (SCA), in partnership with SAFE in Juneau County, invites the community to a powerful and inspiring event: the Juneau County Youth Photovoice Exhibit. The exhibit will be held on Monday, June 30th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Oh! Arts, located at 215 E State St., Mauston.
The exhibit, titled “Through the Eyes of Our Youth,” showcases original photography from Juneau County youth. These powerful images reflect the unique perspectives of local youth, highlighting both what makes Juneau County a great place to live and areas they believe could improve.
“This is a rare opportunity to see our community through the creative lenses of its youngest members,” said Alysha Basel, Coalition Coordinator for SCA. “Their insights are powerful, and this exhibit gives them a voice in shaping the future of Juneau County.”
Attendees will also have the chance to contribute their own thoughts about the county’s strengths and needs, with a chance to win a $25 gas card for sharing feedback.
Light appetizers will be provided, and all are welcome to attend this free, family-friendly event.
For more information, please contact Alysha Basel at abasel@juneaucountywi.gov or 608-847-9373
