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Fait, Janet Mary Age 77 of Mauston

Janet Mary Fait, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024 at her home just as she wanted, on Castle Rock Lake in Wisconsin. She was surrounded with love by family. We reminisced, laughed and cried. “All people die, but not all people live.” Jan (aka Mom, Nana,
Pean, Janey pants) lived!

She packed so much life into her seventy-seven years. She traveled, gambled, shopped, shopped again, shopped some more, chased her dreams, worked in a profession she loved, expanded her career, fell in love, raised two wonderful children, won the best Nana award, survived after breaking her neck; and still put one foot in front of the other battling what she knew from the start was an incurable cancer. She did so with grace, dignity, integrity and courage.

Jan graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1967 and started working in numerous primary nurse positions in Acute Care, Intensive Care, School nursing and Geropsych. In 1973, she received her Public Health Nursing Certification from Viterbo College.
She then expanded her career to Director of Public Nursing Service, Director of Home Health, Nurse Manager and Nursing Administrator. She was loved by so many for her dedication, compassion and laughter. She will be deeply missed.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and grandson. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Mark) Ertel; son, Chad (Jen Ishaug) Fait; grandson, Ryan Ertel; faithful furry companion, Minnie Fait; and several nieces and nephews.

 A Celebration of Life will be held at Crandall’s Funeral Home in Mauston, Wisconsin on Friday, June 14, 2024 from 4-7 PM. An informal gathering will be held after at The Lodge at Mauston.

We will all hold Jan close to our heart. Always remember to: “Life is short. Take the trip. Buy the shoes. Eat the donuts. Buy the Jewelry.”

SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH RESULTS IN INJURIES

Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a single-vehicle crash occurred Sunday evening, June 2, 2024, at approximately 7:30 PM, in rural La Farge, WI, in the town of Stark. Chelsea Lynn Collar, age 37, of La Farge, WI was operating a 2007 Honda Pilot traveling east on State Highway 82, near County Road D, east of the village of La Farge. While negotiating a curve to the left, the vehicle travelled onto the right shoulder. During an apparent overcorrection, Collar lost control. The vehicle traveled across the highway, went off the left side, struck an embankment, overturned, and came to rest upright. Chelsea Collar was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained serious injuries. She was transported to Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro by La Farge Ambulance. The La Farge Fire Department assisted at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.

Donate blood and save a life with Mile Bluff Medical Center!

You can help someone in need by donating during the two-day blood drive at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.

Do your part to save lives by joining the Blood Center of Wisconsin blood drive being held on Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27 from 9 am to 2 pm. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins will be welcomed.

 

Requirements for being a blood donor:

  • Be at least 17 years old (16-year-olds may donate with parental consent)
  • Weigh at least 110 pounds
  • Feel well and in good health
  • Not have had hepatitis after age 11 years
  • Not have had any risk factors/behaviors associated with HIV/AIDS

 

Tips to remember the day you donate:

  • Eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to and following your donation.
  • Bring along a photo ID such as a driver’s license.
  • Avoid strenuous physical exercise until the day following your donation.

 

To reserve your spot, call the Blood Center of Wisconsin at 1-877-232-4376 or visit donate.wisconsin.versiti.org and search for Mile Bluff in the mobile drives.

Tomah/SBC Legion Loses 19U Season Opener

The Tomah American Legion baseball team kicked off its season across the border falling to La Crescent 2-1 Wednesday night.  TJ Shramek took the loss on the mound for Tomah giving up just 2 runs 1 earned in 5innings walking none and striking out 8.  Royall’s Gunnar Wopat went 1×2 for Tomah. Hunter Welke picked up the win on the mound for La Crescent. Tomah will host Wisconsin Dells and Nekoosa in a Triangular Saturday. 

Juneau County Sheriff’s Office Victim of “Swatting Call”

On Saturday, June 1, 2024, at approximately 11:00 pm, the Juneau County
Communications Center received a call from a male who identified himself as Jesse. Jesse stated that he had killed his mother and was leaving the residence. He also provided us with the address, which came back to a residence located in Clearfield Township.
Law Enforcement Officers from the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office, New Lisbon Police Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol responded to the residence. Ultimately, law enforcement was able to make contact with the residence in the home and determined the call was a hoax.
It was determined this was a “swatting” call. “Swatting” is a criminal harassment tactic of sending law enforcement and other emergency personnel to another person’s address. Typically, this type of call will elicit a major tactical response from first responders. The “swatting” call remains under investigation by the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office. While responding to this call, a Juneau County Deputy was involved in a one vehicle crash in the City of Mauston. The deputy sustained bumps and bruises, and was treated and released from Mile Bluff Medical Center. The deputy will return to work later this week. The crash is being investigated by the Wisconsin State Patrol. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the New Lisbon Police Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Mauston Area Ambulance and Mile Bluff Medical Center.

Buelow, Borden Lyle Age 88 of Mauston

Borden Lyle Buelow, age 88, of Mauston, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born on March 19, 1936 in the county of Sauk to Emil and Grace (Grosklaus) Buelow. He was a member of the last eighth grade graduating class of St. Paul Lutheran Church of LaValle. He managed the family farm while his dad recuperated from cancer surgery, and then worked out as a hired man. In 1956 he answered the ad for a married hired man from Hoard’s Dairy Farm of Fort Atkinson. He was hired, so two weeks later he married Mae Schultz of Mauston, and the two embarked on life together. In April of 1957 he decided he wanted to be closer to family, so he left his job and came back to Mauston and took a job at the Mauston Co-op Creamery where he worked for the next 17 years. In April 1962, they purchased their farm, Busy B’s, in the Town of Summit. Mae still resides there.

He was active in serving the community as a member of the following organizations: Mauston Creamery, AMPI, Alto Dairy, the Holstein Association, the Juneau County Fair board, the Town of Summit,  4-H, and St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural LaValle.

Borden was preceded in death by his son, David; parents, Emil and Grace Buelow; son-in-law, Reuben Baumgarten; brothers, Eldor (Vera) and Walter; sisters, Beverly Buelow and Jean (Arley) Ziech; brother-in-law, Delbert Westedt; nephews, Eldwin and Lloyd Buelow; niece, Mary Kay Johnston.

He is survived by his children: Frank (Mary), Rachel (Steve) Schmidt, Annette Baumgarten, Donald (Dana), Renee (John) Jacobs, and Kevin (Sara);  grandchildren: Daisy (Jason) Becker, Amber (Greg) Evenson, Travis (Krystle) Baumgarten, Mark (Andrea) Buelow, Matt Buelow, Zachary Buelow, Jennifer Buelow, Shawn Buelow, Abby (Ethan) Wilson, and Todd Schmidt; great-grandchildren: Mikayla and Malia Becker, Marissa Buelow, Emma Baumgarten, Nova Schmidt, Leighton and Daxton Buelow, and Evelynn Wilson; step-grandchildren, Brian (Meghan) Stewart and their children, Annabeth and Atley, Lucy (John) Holzman and their children, Wyatt, Jamison, Connor and Leila, Robert (Brea) Griffin and their children, Jamie, Zoe and Violet, Brady (Shannon) Neuman and their children, Jamison and Kashton, Matt (Bethany) Miller and their children, Aliana and Aria, Cole (Becky Sue) Young, John (Kelly) Jacobs and their children, Juliana, Audrey, Johnny and Luke, Joe Jacobs, Paul (Amanda) Jacobs; brother, Russell; sister, Inez Westedt; brother in-law, Martin (Mary) Schultz; sisters-in-law, Irene (Paul) Aken, Judy (James) Baird; numerous nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Borden Buelow will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, rural LaValle with Pastor Tim Anderson and Shane Anderson officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, and on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the church.

Lesko, Mark Thomas Age 75 of Elroy

Wells, Bridget Ann Age 71 of Mauston

Bridget Ann Wells, 71, of Mauston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic in La Crosse, Wisconsin after a courageous fight with metastatic breast cancer.

Bridget Mehne was born August 11, 1952, in Portage, Wisconsin and moved to Mauston with her family. She attended elementary school in Mauston and graduated from Mauston High School in 1970. She met the love of her life, Douglas Wells, on a blind date and they were married for 54 years.

During her career, she served as a soda jerk at Phillips Rexall Pharmacy and as a bank teller serving clients with loan services and retirement accounts at the Bank of Mauston. In 1987, Bridget and Doug bought McKinney’s Home Decorating, Inc. in Mauston, which they proudly owned and operated for 33 years. She had the perfect touch in helping others make their home look and feel just right.

In retirement, Bridget treasured time with her grandchildren and loved to laugh, shop, bake, build crafts, kayak and travel to Kauai, Hawaii. She was also a proud Notre Dame mom and enjoyed cheering on the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers. She was baptized and confirmed Methodist as a child and was elated to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation as she fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming Catholic on May 22, 2024. She left a legacy of unconditional love and laughter that shine through each of her 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. 

Bridget is survived by her husband, Douglas Wells of Mauston; children Lisa (Kurt) Reed of Appleton, Wisconsin, Jennifer (David) Randall of Mauston, Christopher (Sara) Wells of South Bend, Indiana, and Andrea (Mark) Buelow of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; grandchildren Mackenzie (Nathan) Jack, Carson Reed, Madisyn Reed, Connor Randall, Reagan Randall, Hudson Randall, Ruckson Wells, Remington Wells, Rocklan Wells, Leighton Buelow and Daxton Buelow; and great-grandchildren Finnegan Biebel, Emerson Biebel and Caleb Jack.

She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret “Drea” (nee Underkofler) and Fred Mehne, sister Drea Mary “Deema” McCormick and her parents-in-law Dorothy and Arnold Wells.

The Wells family wishes to thank Dr. Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake and the world-class oncology team at the Mayo Clinic – Rochester, along with ICU intensivists Dr. Hussam Jenad, Dr. Melissa Myers, Dr. John Frey, Dr. Mark Norton and their team, especially nurses Mel and Abram, at the Mayo Clinic – La Crosse. Our family is incredibly grateful for the heartfelt care that each of you gave us. The family would also like to express our gratitude to Fr. Eric Berns of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sparta for the spiritual impact you made on our family.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (401 Mansion St., Mauston, WI) followed by a vigil prayer service. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (with a second visitation at 10:00AM), with Fr. Eric Berns presiding. A private interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, rural Mauston. Memorial donations are preferred to the Bridget Wells Memorial Fund that serves local religious, education and health needs including, but not limited to “Rae of Light,” an organization started by Bridget’s granddaughter, Reagan Randall, that serves children. Donations may be mailed to 226 West State Street, Mauston, WI 53948 care of Douglas Wells.

2 Kendall Residents Arrested Aftery Trying to Steal Copper from Communications Tower

Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports the arrests of Stephen Joseph Nofsinger, age 39, and Joshua Reed Quario, age 34, both of rural Kendall, WI. Nofsinger and Quario were taken into custody Saturday night, June 1, 2024, at approximately 11:30 PM, after being caught attempting to steal copper from a communications tower site, located in rural Westby, WI, in the town of Coon. Nofsinger and Quario both appeared in Vernon County Circuit Court on Monday, June 3 rd
. Nofsinger is currently being held on a $500.00 Cash Bond and is due back in court on June 10th, at 11:30 AM. Quario was released on a $2,000.00 Signature Bond and is due back in court July 3 rd, at 8:30 AM.
Potential charges of Criminal Damage to Property, Trespassing, Attempted Theft, Conspiracy to commit these crimes, and Party To the crimes on both Nofsinger and Quario are being sought through Vernon County District Attorney Angela Palmer-Fisher.
Nofsinger is also expected to be charged with Bail Jumping.
Sheriff Torgerson would like to thank the Westby Police Department for assisting the Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation continues and more arrests could be forthcoming.
If you have any information about this crime, or any other crime, contact Crime Stoppers by telephone at 608-637-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip at
www.p3tips.com

Royall Loses Sectional Final in Heartbreaking Fashion

The Royall Panthers came up just short in a bid for state on the baseball diamond.  Royall won their first game 9-1 over the De Soto Pirates in the sectional semi-final game.  Gunnar Wopat pitched 6 strong innings giving up just 1 unearned run scattering 5 hits walking 1 and striking out 2.  Tyrus, Tucker, and Trey Wildes all had a pair of hits in the victory for the Panthers.  Jett Bender also had a pair of hits and an RBI for Royall.  Royall’s victory earned them into the sectional championship game where they fell in a heartbreaker 2-1 to Eleva-Strum.  The game was a pitchers dual between Carter Gunderson of Eleva-Strum and Seth Brandau of Royall.  The game was tied 1-1 into the bottom of the 7th when Eleva-Strum won on a walk off hit by Noah Martinson.  Royall finishes their season with an 18-5 record.  Royall says farewell to seniors Jeremiah Dilley, Gunnar Wopat and Tyrus & Tucker Wildes all who left a big stamp on Royall athletics.

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