Obituaries

James “Jim” Bellows, age 80, of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lyndon Station with Rev. Steve Thomas officiating. Visitation will be held at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Lyndon Station Cemetery. 

Jim was born April 16, 1945 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Lester and Marie (Thome) Bellows. He graduated from Mauston Highschool Class of 1963; married Carlyn Roegner on July 12, 1965 in Winona, MN; had a used car business for 24 years, Bellows Auto Sales on Highway HH, North of Lyndon Station (’73-’97) and drove Semi for 45 years (1975-2020). Some of Jim‘s favorite past times were taking almost daily drives to check in with family or friends for conversation or news. Friday night fish fry’s with his bride of 60 years, with almost a regular stop to his son Joe‘s garage, but most of all swinging on his front patio to wave at “passer byers”. Jim would have random refurbished small engine items for sale in his driveway, which we all knew wasn’t about the sale he could make but more about a conversation he could have. Jim had a heart of gold and the willingness to help in any way he could. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife (60 years) Carlyn; sons, Joe (Becky Berkley) Bellows of Mauston, Ron (Sally McDowell) Bellows of Wisc. Dells; sister Margaret Twitchell of Reedsburg; brother John Bellows of California; grandchildren, Amber (Zach) Soltvedt of GreenBay, Tayler (Ben Nachtigal) Bellows of Reedsburg and her son Emmett Pesik, Silas James Bellows of Mauston; step grandchild, Harley McDowell (Matt Rusch); along with nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, son Nicholas, brother Dave and brother-in-law Larry.

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Mary Elaine Marti, 82 of Friendship, WI passed away on September 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Our House Senior Living Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Mary was born in Baldwin, WI on November 12, 1942, to Lawrence and Frances Mae (Seiler) O’Donnell.  While working as a waitress in northern WI, she met the love of her life Dale Marti and on October 31, 1964, they married and started their family. While raising their four daughters, Mary worked with her husband at Marti’s Garage and became a licensed car dealer. After her husband’s death in 1993, she became an Environmental Services Supervisor for Ho-Chunk Casino, a position in which she held with pride until she retired in 2015 with 23 years of service.

She was a member of The Order of The Eastern Star and Amaranth which promotes charity, duty, faith, and wisdom. Mary had a passion for sewing, traveling with her special friend Don Lutz, sitting on her deck with a cup of coffee, watching her birds, the wildlife and natures beauty but especially in the fall, her favorite time of year.  She loved her family, everyone getting together and would proudly talk about her grandchildren and all of their accomplishments. Mary had a spicy, bold personality and was always willing to speak her mind! She made life interesting and will be greatly missed and will forever be in our hearts.

Mary is survived by her four daughters: Rebecca (Becky) Marti, Gayle (Cory) Schehr, Marie (Bobby) Holbrooks, Nanette Roth (Adam Vester). Grandchildren; Blaine Waller, Craig Schehr, Courtney Schehr, Alexander Holbrooks and Brandon Roth. Sister; Nancy Smith along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family would like to extend our gratitude to the Moments Hospice team and Our House Senior Living who went above and beyond to provide support, comfort and guidance through this journey.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Mount Repose Cemetery, Friendship, WI.   There will be a Celebration of Life to follow at Rustic Ridge 2230 Town Rd., Friendship WI from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please join the family and share your favorite memories.

Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.

John A. Schneeweis Sr., age 94 of New Lisbon, passed away on September 13, 2025, in New Lisbon, WI. With the help of hospice were able to fulfill his wishes, surrounding with family by his side. He was the son of Edward H. and Mary (Treml) Schneeweis and was born on December 2, 1930, in Marshfield, WI.

John’s early years were spent on the family dairy farm, where he learned the virtues of diligence and responsibility. These traits served him well when he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1952. John proudly served his country during the Korean War as a member of a fighter squadron, displaying courage and patriotism. After a distinguished 20-year career, he retired from the Navy, carrying with him the respect and admiration of his peers.

John was united in marriage to Betty D. Dykes on January 15^th, in 1957.

Following his military service, John embarked on a second career with Bankers Life and Casualty out of Chicago. His leadership and expertise in management led to another successful 20-year tenure, culminating in his retirement in 1992. Retirement brought John to the New Lisbon area.

John’s interests were as diverse as they were passionate. He was an avid woodworker, creating beautiful pieces that reflected his attention to detail and patience. His garden was a source of pride and joy, a place where he could be found tending to his plants with a gentle hand. A voracious reader, John always had a book close at hand, ready to explore new worlds and ideas. Family was always his pride and joy. Above all, John was a religious man, whose faith guided him through life’s challenges and triumphs.

John’s legacy is carried on by his children, John Schneeweis Jr. of New Lisbon, Mary Pullen of New Lisbon, his cherished grandchildren, Kristy (Eric) Haagenson, Danielle (Bronson) Ramanio, and his adored great-grandchildren, Kylee, Logan, Hayden, Bella, and Grayson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Betty, and his sisters Margaret Fischer and Loretta Virnig.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the Hare Funeral Home (217 W. Pearl St.) in New Lisbon. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Thursday at the Hare Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service.  Pastor Russell Wilke presiding. Burial with Military Honors will take place in the New Lisbon City Cemetery. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com

Carol Jane McDonald, age 93, passed away peacefully early on September 14, 2025, at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Carol was born August 4, 1932, to Augusta “Gussie” Lily Spors and Hugh James McDonald in Mauston, Wisconsin. Carol graduated from Mauston High School in 1950 and went on to earn her teaching certificate at Juneau County Normal Teachers College in 1952. She taught school for a brief time and ultimately went on to become an insurance underwriter. Carol never had a driver’s license but was very independent. She worked the majority of her years for Wisconsin Mutual Insurance in Madison, Wisconsin and lived directly across the street from her office. Carol took pride in her apartment being located right behind Camp Randall on Monroe Street. She knew the Badger schedule not because she was so much a football fan, but because she knew how to manage the bus schedule during busy home game weekends. Being in tune to the City of Madison bus schedules assisted her in navigating the City. Riding the Greyhound Bus back to New Lisbon to be part of family events and holidays was routine and “Picking up Carol” from the bus was a typical part of a big weekend. She lived an independent and full life traveling, crocheting, cross stitching, reading, shopping, writing letters and spending time with her family. She loved shopping for bargains and regularly made her rounds at the stores in Madison. She was gifted with her skills of crocheting and embroidery. She made countless handmade doilies, potholders, and pillowcases, and she also took the time to teach her nieces and great-nieces these skills. As an avid reader, she passed the love of reading on to many of her nieces and great-nieces and shared books on a regular basis.

She remembered every birthday, every anniversary, every special occasion with a card, signed, “Carol.” It just wasn’t a holiday without Aunt Carol. She enjoyed gifting immensely and wrapping every-single-item. She retired in 1999 and after a couple of years, relocated back to Mauston to be closer to family. She enjoyed her life at Terrace Heights and was proud of the fact she was one of the longest residing residents of that independent living community. The bus service at Terrace Heights was a big selling feature when she chose to make the move there. Carol’s last three years of life were spent at Crest View in New Lisbon. Despite her health issues, she flourished at participating in activities and still found time to slip away and work at her word puzzles. Some of her vocabulary and quips made the staff laugh and some made them take to their dictionaries. Carol was a person of few words, never asked of much from others, but your presence, correspondence, and words mattered and your visits were cherished.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Alice McDonald, sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Budd Morris, and brother-in-law Harv Sorum.

Carol is survived by her sister Gail Sorum, her nieces and nephews: Kristie (Todd Bunker); Cheryl (Randy) Weiland; Connie (Gene) Gibson; Nancy (Gary) Cowan, Colleen (Greg) Grovesteen; Collette (Dan) Schultz; Jennifer (James Redelsheimer); Alan (Ruthie) Sorum, Roger Sorum, Julie Sorum, Linda Morris, Doug (Sandy) Morris, Donna Morris. Carol’s family wishes to express how grateful they are for the kindness and care she received these last few years at Crestview in New Lisbon.

Per her wishes her burial will be private. Interment will be in the New Lisbon City Cemetery. Hare Funeral home in New Lisbon is assisting the family. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com