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Heitman, Jeanne Marie Age 74 of Adams-Friendship
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
On May 22, 2024, Jeanne Marie Heitman, age 74, peacefully passed away ending her courageous battle with cancer. Jeanne joined her Lord and Savior while being surrounded by her family.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31st, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Quincy. Pastor Randal Walter Schoemann will officiate. Visitation will be at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Thursday, May 30th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and again on Friday at St. John’s Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service
Jeanne was born on April 24,1950 to Howard and Marian Judy in Stoughton, Wis. She was raised on a dairy farm in Seymour, Wis. and graduated from Seymour High School in 1968. She graduated from UW-Stevens Point in Spring of 1972, majoring in elementary education. Howard and Marian raised their daughter to help and serve others where she could.
In the fall of 1972, she began her 35 year career at Adams-Friendship Area School District, teaching kindergarten at Pineland and Roche-a-Cri Grade Schools and second grade at Adams-Friendship Elementary. Jeanne was a dedicated and devoted educator providing a safe and structured classroom believing in her students’ potential.
On June 29, 1985, Jeanne married Larry Heitman on the front lawn of their home surrounded by friends and family. Throughout their 38 years of marriage, they remained devoted to each other and blended their families. Jeanne and Larry spent their marriage committed to each other and their children, teaching lessons of hard work. Jeanne would often help Larry maintain his family farm, by cutting, raking, and baling hay, and other farm chores.
Jeanne loved to tend to her flower beds and vegetable garden, baking and cooking for and with her family. Other hobbies included painting, reading, sewing and embroidery. Jeanne had the ability to create beautiful quilts, wall hangings, and Christmas stockings. She was a Boy Scout Den Mother. In addition to being a steadfast member, Jeanne was also involved in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Quincy.
Jeanne Heitman was first diagnosed with cancer in 1992, again in 2017 and in May 2022 reoccurring in 2023. Her greatest lesson to her students, family, and friends was always strength and resiliency. “The strength of a woman is not measured by the impact that all her hardships in life have had on her. The strength of a woman is measured by the extent of her refusal to allow those hardships dictate her and who she becomes.” (JoyBell C.)
For years, Jeanne, along with friend and neighbor, Ruth Ann Fritz, provided refreshments and honored fellow cancer survivors at the local American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Each survivor’s lap was a special and emotional moment for her family, being grateful for another year with their wife, mother, and grandmother. Jeanne supported the Castle Rock Ribbon Ride knowing how important it was to help others when she could.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Marian Judy; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and June Heitman.
Jeanne is survived by her loving husband, Larry; children, Jerry (Ann), Justin (Delmy), and Lauren; grandchildren, Austin, Jaazan, and Kacey; sister, Nancy (Terry) Flath; brother, John Judy; sister-in-law, Jean (Rich) Kleinfeldt; brother-in-laws, Lloyd (Roberta) and Don (Annette) Heitman. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or St. John’s Lutheran Church.
The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice for the care they provided.
Mom, if love was enough to save you, you would still be here with us.
Kolk, Wayne Mento Age 88 of Necedah
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Wayne Mento Kolk, age 88, of Necedah, WI, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1935 in Necedah, WI, to Clarence and Violet (nee Perkins) Kolk.
He served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958 as a Machinist Mate aboard the U.S.S. Myles C. Fox DD-829 Destroyer. Wayne was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. From 1970-1978 he resided in Wasilla, Alaska with his family of five. He enjoyed many hunting trips with his brother-in-law, flying into remote areas, as well as backpacking into areas with his sons. He even made his own swamp buggy to float large game across bodies of water after a hunt. He also enjoyed dancing, gardening, playing cards, and strumming his guitar.
Wayne learned many trades including cabinet making, welding, and setting ceramic tile. He built two houses for his family, doing all of his own electrical, plumbing, and end to end construction. He had an incredible memory and could recall events of his childhood in vivid detail, as well as everyone’s names. He enjoyed sharing memories of his life.
Wayne leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Amy (nee O’Dell) Kolk; two sons, Kevin of Necedah and David of Mauston, WI; a daughter, Carla (Terrence) Morgan of Menasha, WI; five grandchildren, Jessica, Brandon, Richard, Devon, Colton; and a great grandson, Carson. Other survivors include his brother, Clyde (Laura) of Florida; a sister, Jean (Donald) Budd of Michigan; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Marvin.
Memorial Services for Wayne will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Necedah United Methodist Church, 605 N. Harvey Street. Pastor Jill Nowlen will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bayview Cemetery in Necedah. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to the family instead to help out with the funeral expenses.
Local Prep Scores from Thursday 5/23
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Division 1
Tomah 4 DeForest 2 (Tomah first regional Championship since 2006)
Division 2
Mount Horeb 20 Wisconsin Dells 3
Division 3
Adams-Friendship 4 Prairie Du Chien 3
Division 4
Blair-Taylor 7 Cashton 5
Division 5
Hillsboro 8 Brookwood 1
Ithaca 4 Seneca 1
WIAA Regional Quarter-Final Baseball Scores
Division 2
Tomah 3 Onalaska 1
Sauk Prairie 5 Wisconsin Dells 2
Mount Horeb 11 Adams-Friendship 0
Lodi 7 Baraboo 1
Division 3
Darlington 3 Westfield 0
New Glarus 2 Nekoosa 1
Wautoma 10 Omro 4
Division 4
Cashton 12 Hillsboro 3
Weston 4 Kickapoo 0
De Soto 10 Wonewoc-Center 0
Wauzeka-Steuben 10 New Lisbon 4
Brookwood 2 La Farge 1
Regular Season Baseball
Riverdale 3 Royall 0
Bangor 10 Mauston 8
Smith and Barker Advance to State Meet for New Lisbon
1 year
The New Lisbon Track and Field Team competed Thursday night at the WIAA Sectional meet in Bangor alongside 35 other teams who brought athletes fighting for a spot to participate in the State Track and Field next weekend at UW La Crosse.
Blake Smith rose to the occasion and with a School Record throw of 51’ 4” took the Sectional Championship and punched his ticket to State.
Jameson Barker earned his spot at Sectionals with a school record 41.61 time in the 300 meter hundred hurdles and continued his momentum by finishing 3rd at Sectional and also earning a trip to State.
This is the 7th consecutive year excluding the covid year that New Lisbon has had athletes representing New Lisbon at the WIAA State Track and Field Meet.
Hillsboro Softball Wins 3rd Straight Regional Championship
1 year
The Hillsboro Tigers softball team won their 3rd straight regional champions Thursday evening with an 8-1 thumping over Brookwood. Hillsboro used a big 5 run 2nd inning to help secure the victory. The two Tiger seniors had big games for Hillsboro. Peyton Sullivan had a Kirk Gibson like performance going 3×3 with a key RBI in the 2nd inning for Hillsboro. Jaelyn Bloor went 1×3 with an RBI at the plate but picked up the victory in the circle going 7 strong innings giving up just 1 run while scattering 5 hits and striking out a pair of batters against just 1 walk. Hillsboro will travel to Seneca on Tuesday for a sectional semi-final matchup. Hillsboro improves to 18-3 on their season. Brookwood got a homerun from Kymber Kaiser in the loss. Brookwood finishes their season with a record of 13-11.
Vehicle vs Bear Accident in Rural Hillsboro
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a vehicle versus black bear collision occurred Thursday night, May 23, 2024, at approximately 10:00 PM, near Pine Avenue, in the town of Union, rural Hillsboro, WI. Dominic Lee Vesbach, age 27, of rural La Farge, WI was operating a heavy-duty pickup truck, traveling east on State Highway 82, east of Pine Avenue, when the collision occurred. The left side of a loaded trailer attached to the Vesbach vehicle struck the bear.
The approximate 145-pound, male black bear was severely injured and had to be put down. The trailer sustained minor damage.
Assisting the Sheriff’s Office was the La Farge Police Department.
Woggon, Jon David Age 54 of Camp Douglas
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Jon David Woggon, age 54, of Camp Douglas WI, passed away on May 19, 2024, at his home in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. Born on October 8, 1969, in Madison, Wisconsin to Paul and Phyllis (Langendorf) Woggon. Jon’s life was marked by his enduring spirit, creative mind, and adventurous heart.
Jon graduated New Lisbon High School in 1988 and went on to further his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for three years. While studying, he worked at Hill Farms Heating Plant in Madison, Wisconsin, laying the foundation for a career marked by diligence and a strong work ethic. In 2003, Jon began working as a power plant operator and later as an electronics technician, showcasing his technical acumen. By 2005, he became a Building and Ground Supervisor in Waupan, Wisconsin, and in 2007, he joined the team at Sand Ridge in Mauston, Wisconsin, as Building and Grounds Superintendent, where he remained until his passing.
Jon’s interests were as diverse as his skills. An avid deer hunter, he found solace in the quiet of the woods. He was always ready to lend a hand on the farm helping his brothers, and enjoyed ATV riding. A master in the garden and with yard work, Jon took pride in cultivating beauty around him. He also had a passion for remodeling his home, where his handy and creative nature transformed spaces with love and care. Jon was the go-to guy for deep frying turkey for his family gatherings, he also enjoyed his BBQs, which brought friends and family together in celebration of good food and company.
A life member of the NRA, Jon’s younger years were filled with boating and golfing, activities that spoke to his adventurous heart. His legacy will be remembered through the many lives he touched with his generosity and his zest for life.
Jon’s legacy is carried on by his loving siblings, Daniel (Mary) Woggon of Camp Douglas, Catherine Gearing of Hixton, Sandra Woggon of Hustler, Deborah Peterson of Camp Douglas, and Donald (June) Woggon of Camp Douglas. He was a cherished brother-in-law to Louis Siller. Also surviving are his maternal Uncle Burton (Helen) Langendorf and Aunt Arlene (Chuck) Franke. His nieces and nephews, Michelle (Chris) DuPont, Sarah, Jacob, Nicolette, Lukus Woggon, Matthew (Manjusha) Siller, Alisha Siller, Desiree (Mike) Lancaster, Taryn (Clark) Hughes, Guy Gearing, Andrea Rockney, Christine Hurth, Lynn Benson, Thor Peterson, Hans (Danielle) Peterson, Kassandra, Joshua, and Faith Woggon, will fondly remember their uncle’s adventurous stories and handy tips.
Jon was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Timothy, sister Jacqueline, and brothers-in-law William Gearing, Tucker Burge, and Ronald Peterson. Each of these individuals played a significant role in his life, and their memories will continue to be honored through Jon’s enduring influence.
Those who knew Jon would describe him as a man of many talents – handy, creative, and adventurous. He had a knack for fixing things, a vision for creating, and a zest for exploring new horizons. Jon’s presence was a source of strength and inspiration to his family, friends, and colleagues.
As we bid farewell to Jon David Woggon, we celebrate a life lived with passion and purpose. His story does not end here, for his spirit lives on in the hearts of those he touched. Jon’s memory will be cherished, and his legacy will continue to inspire for generations to come.
Friends and relatives are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Hare Funeral Home (217 W. Pearl St), and a Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran Church (208 Allen Rd, New Lisbon, WI 53950), with a visitation at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Rev. Jason Zuehlke presiding. Internment will take place in St. Stephen’s Lutheran Cemetery. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com.
WIAA Regional Semi-Final Local Softball Scores from Wednesday 5/22
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
D2
Wisconsin Dells 8 Reedsburg 7
D3
Adams-Friendship 7 Dodgeville 5
Lancaster 7 Westfield 4
D4
Blair-Taylor 17 Bangor 7
Cashton 4 Onalaska Luther 1
Auburndale 15 Necedah 0
D5
Seneca 7 Wonewoc-Center 3
Pepin/Alma 9 Royall 0
Brookwood 10 Kickapoo 1
Hillsboro 13 De Soto 4 (Michelle Hora 3×3 4steals, Michelyn Hanson 3×3 Home Run 3RBIs)
Wonewoc-Center Softball Season Ends vs Seneca
1 year
The Wonewoc-Center Wolves softball season came to an end Wednesday evening falling to Seneca 7-3 in a WIAA D5 Regional Semi-Final. Wonewoc-Center had a 1-0 lead going into the 6th inning but Seneca erupted for 7 runs over the final two frames to garner the victory. Kelsey Justman went 2×4 while Bryn Ertel went 1×2 with an RBI for Wonewoc-Center in the loss. Seneca was led by Raya Wallin who went 3×4 with 3RBI’s. Wonewoc-Center finishes their season with a 9-9 record. Seneca improves to 10-11 and moves on to take on Ithaca in a Regional Championship game.
Tomah Health Hospice Touch Named 2024 ‘Hospice Honors’ Recipient
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Tomah Health Hospice Touch has been named to a prestigious national list that recognizes organizations providing quality care.
Hospice Touch is listed as a 2024 ‘Hospice Honors’ recipient by Health Care First… a leading provider of survey programs for home health and hospice agencies.
Tomah Hospice Touch Director Siera (SEE-air-AH) Williams said the recognition is highly valued since it relies on feedback from patients and their caregivers.
Health Care First officials said the award acknowledges the highest performing agencies by analyzing survey satisfaction and quality measures.
Hospice Touch has now received the recognition every year since 2017.
