Mauston, WI
Obituaries
Olson Schroeder, Rhonda J Age 63 of Mauston and formerly of Mazomanie
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Rhonda J Olson Schroeder, age 63, of Mauston and formerly Mazomanie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday. Sept. 27, 2024, at Mile Bluff Medical Center and Hospital in Mauston after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 15, 1961, to Milford and Bonnie Olson. Rhonda graduated from the Wisconsin Heights High School; class of 1979. She worked in the Wisconsin Heights School District for over 15 years and went on to work in the Madison Area School District for another 5 years. Rhonda was united in marriage to Richard Schroeder on July 4, 2008, at their home in rural Mauston. Rhonda went on to work for the Department of Corrections at the Sandridge Corrections facility near Mauston where she retired as the Institutional Management Services Director nearly three years ago.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved spoiling her grandkids, who were the light of her life.
A true social butterfly, Rhonda had a natural way of bringing people together. She cherished her time on the Wisconsin River relaxing on their pontoon boat, jet skiing at her daughter’s house, and spending winters in Florida playing golf and pickleball with friends. Yearly family trips to Door County were among her most treasured memories, and she found joy in gardening, canning, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.
Above all, Rhonda will be remembered for the love she showed to everyone around her and the joy she brought into so many lives. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.
Rhonda is survived by her husband, Rich; her daughter, Suzanne (Dave) Justman and their children, Faith and Cade; her son Tim (Rhonda) Hollfelder; her mom, Bonnie Olson, her sister, Rachelle (Gary) Wendt; Rich’s children, Bailey (Zach) Taylor and their children, Noah, Grace and Claire and Nathan (Becca Miller) Schroeder. She is further survived by other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Milford Olson, her stepfather Bill Willard, her brother Rick Olson, and a best friend Mary Dresen.
Rhonda’s family would like to express their sincerest thanks to the Mile Bluff Medical Center and its staff for their wonderful care.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at New Heights Lutheran Church, 314 Anne St., Mazomanie. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the time of service.
Online condolences may be made at hooversonfuneralhomes.com
Gieringer, Mark John Age 73 of Coloma
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Mark John Gieringer, age 73, of Coloma, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 9th, 1951. Mark was the second of four children born to Judge Raymond E. and Marion L. (Severson) Gieringer.
Mark graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1969. He then attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh where he graduated in 1974 from the School of Business Administration with a major in Accounting. Mark went on to continue his education at Marquette University where he attended law school and earned his law degree in 1977. Mark was an assistant district attorney for Winnebago County before practicing law in Neenah. He then moved back to his hometown of Adams-Friendship where he established his own law practice in Friendship. In addition to practicing law, Mark also obtained his real estate license. He was the President of Marion Realty LTD and a partner in Bula-Gieringer Farms and 3M Investments.
He enjoyed hosting Thanksgivings, skiing with family, and being the Captain of his beautiful 1969 Chris Craft, “Chips Ahoy”. It was important for Mark to continue annual traditions with his close brotherhood of friends – the annual deer hunting event on Spring Bluff, the Super Bowl poker party at the family Boathouse, and the EAA boating and fishing trips – each a legacy lasting decades. Mark’s greatest blessings in life, however, were his two children: Heather M. Kurtz and Jonathan G. Gieringer, and his grandson, Declan Otto Kurtz. He will be remembered for his kind heart, strong faith, work ethic, and passion for helping others.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond E. and Marion L. Gieringer and his brother-in-law, Michael L. Edwards.
He is survived by his daughter, Heather M. (Richard) Kurtz, son, Jonathan G. (Trudy) Gieringer, grandson, Declan O. Kurtz, along with his three sisters, Jill R. Edwards, Susan R. Bradford and Kris G.(Randal) Coakley and his nieces, nephews, grand nephew, and grand nieces.
Memorial Services will be held at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Saturday, October 12 at 12 Noon for family and friends, followed by a gathering at MoundView Golf Course located in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 12th from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Honorary pallbearers include: Alan Bradford, Tim Cook, Jeffrey Edwards, Mike Leaman, Kenny Meier, and Timmy Soward.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.
Linn, Dorothy R. Age 77 of Mauston
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Dorothy R Linn, age 77 of Mauston WI, passed away on Sunday September 22, 2024 at the Cottage Care Center Nursing Home in Mauston. She was born on October 2, 1946 in Rockford IL to Raymond and Jean (Greisen) Breese.
Dorothy worked at Sundstrand Aviation in Rockford IL for several years before retiring and moving to Wisconsin. She worked at Rockwell Automation in Richland Center WI, retiring from there after several years. She owned a small farm in Elroy where she raised beef cattle and her pet goats.
Survived by siblings: LeRoy (Greta) Breese of Juda WI, Ray (Ginny) Breese of Machesney Park IL, John (Sandra) Breese of Huntingdon TN, Kathy Breese of Machesney Park, IL, Connie Garland of Coahoma TX, Don (Sonya) Breese of Roscoe IL, Linda (Gary) Cavin of Machesney Park, IL, and Norma (John) Hess of Rhinelander WI. As well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Raymond/Jean and a sister Carolyn Sue Bratcher.
Visitation will be held at Crandall Funeral Home in Mauston on Friday October 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Services at 11 a.m. Burial at the Woodstock Cemetery in Richland County. At this time no luncheon is planned.
For online condolences please go to www.crandallfuneral.com
Troemner, Thomas James Age 49 of Friendship
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Thomas James Troemner, age 49, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Lakeview at Mill Pond Assisted Living in Westfield, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Friendship, Wisconsin. Elder Mark Jefferson will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Interment will be at the Quincy Cemetery, Town of Quincy, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.
Field, Kenneth R. Age 76 of Wonewoc
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Kenneth R. Field, Jr., age 76 years, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro, after a short and valiant fight against cancer.
He was born on July 14, 1948, the son of Roy and Wanda (Kimball) Field in Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin. He graduated from Wonewoc High School in 1966 and then served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970, stationed in Germany as a machinist, rank of Specialist 5. He continued his military service as a member of the Wisconsin National Guard until 1974.
Ken was united in marriage to Bette Subera in 1970 and they had three children before divorcing. He married Janet Hastings in 2001.
He lived a life of humble service to his community – 48 years as an EMT and Service Director for the Wonewoc Ambulance; 46 years as a firefighter and Assistant Chief for Wonewoc Fire Department, worked for 24 years as a part-time Officer for Wonewoc Police Department and over 20 years as a Juneau County Deputy Coroner, as well as time as a Deputy Sheriff.
Ken started working in his teens at Roy Apker’s Sinclair station in Wonewoc and was employed at Rayovac in Wonewoc for 35 years. After Rayovac closed in 2001, he worked at Sand Ridge Treatment Center in Mauston, Longwood LLC in Wonewoc and for the Juneau County Justice Center as security and bailiff. Right up until his illness in June of this year, he still worked weekly as a court bailiff and went on the majority of ambulance calls.
He enjoyed riding motorcycle since he was a teenager and took his Harley out for a spin several times this spring. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wonewoc and the Wonewoc American Legion Post 206.
The most important part of his life was his family. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren and made sure to tell them, show them, and support them in every way he could.
Survivors include his wife, Janet; children Jon (Jodi) Field of Mauston, Jim (Teresa) Field of Wonewoc, Jennifer (Alexandru Stana) Amann of La Crosse, stepson Brian (Michelle) Hastings of Hillsboro; grandchildren Adam (Mallory) Field of Elroy, Abby (Dylan) Wadzinski of Olympia Washington, Connor, Isabelle and Katie Field of Wonewoc, Nathan and Carter Field of Mauston, Harper and Owen Amann of La Crosse; brothers Dale (Diane) Field and Ben (Donna) Field of Wonewoc, Rick (Wanda Dogs) Field of Elroy, nieces and nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, brother Kevin Field and sister-in-law Betty Field.
The family would like to extend their gratitude for the excellent care at Gundersen Lutheran Hospitals in Hillsboro and La Crosse and all the support from the Wonewoc Ambulance and Fire Department.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wonewoc, with Rev. Jacob Limpert officiating. Burial with military rites will be in the Millards Prairie Cemetery, rural Elroy. A time of visitation will be held at the Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the Church on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m.
The Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Schuman, Ruth Age 99 of Kendall
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Ruth Schumann, 99, passed away peacefully Sunday September 29th,2024 at Milestone Senior Living.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, 11:00 AM at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, 297 E South Railroad Street, Kendall. Pastor Zachary Meier will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Relative and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Thursday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Smith-Nelson Funeral Home, Kendall is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be given be visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
Barnharst, Bonnie L. Age 82 of Hustler
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Bonnie L. Barnharst, age 82, of Hustler, WI, died on Tuesday September 24, 2024, at the Crest View Nursing Home in New Lisbon, WI. A Visitation will be held on Thursday Sept. 26, 2024, from 4:00P.M. until 7:00P.M. at the Hare Funeral Home (217W Pearl St) in New Lisbon, WI. Funeral services will be held on Friday Sept 27, 2024, at 11:00A.M. at St. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran Church (208 Allen Rd) in New Lisbon, WI. Burial will be in the Hustler Cemetery in Hustler, WI. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com
The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with service.
Zeman, Rosemarie Age 88 of Mauston
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Rosemarie Zeman, age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, at Fairview Nursing Home. She was born on August 3rd, 1936 in Berwyn, Illinois. Her presence was a gift to all who knew her and the memories of her life will resonate in the hearts of family and friends forever.
Rosemarie is survived by her two sons William T. (Patti) Zeman and Thomas A. (Kim Murphy) Zeman, and her grandson Cody Zeman, each of whom carry forward her legacy of love and compassion. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and her friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband William P., brothers Wally Kelly and Norman Kelly, and sisters Shirley Vondra and Dolores Gambino whom she missed dearly and is now reunited with.
Throughout her life, Rosemarie never shied away from a hard day’s work. She started her career at Ferryland in Berlin, IL tending to the horses and ponies throughout high school. Shortly after, she met Bill, the love of her life and they moved to Wisconsin where Bill continued to pursue his career as a mechanic. In 1963, Rosemarie and her husband Bill Zeman started what is now known as Zeman’s Machine & Repair where she spent her life running the family business. There they raised several pigs, horses, geese, and chickens. Rosemarie will always be remembered around the community as the face of Zeman’s.
To family and friends, she was known by many nicknames including: Rosie, Auntie Babe, and Nollie. She will always be remembered by a quick smile, a hearty laugh, and the jokes she told. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life: like collecting bird chotchkes, cooking and baking for her family, friends, and anyone who went into the shop, and going to the dress store in Adams.
A funeral service for Rosemarie will be held on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at the Conway-Picha Funeral Home. The visitation will take place from 10am until the time of service at 12pm. Rosemarie will be laid to rest next to her husband at the Mauston City Cemetery following the service. A celebration of Rosemarie’s life will take place following the service from 2pm – 5pm at Zeman’s Machine & Repair garage where friends and family are welcome to gather.
We will miss Rosie every day, but we find comfort knowing that she will live on in the stories we share, the love we give, and the lives she touched.
Klaus, Myrna Marie Age 84 of Adams
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Myrna Marie Klaus, age 84, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Myrna was born October 14, 1939, in Quincy, Wisconsin to Kermit and Alma (Reuterskiold) Hammond. She married Ronald Klaus on July 4, 1964, in Adams.
Myrna had several jobs, ending her career at Nekoosa Middle School as a library aide where she made many friends and loved all the students. She was a big Brewers fan, (does the “M” on her shirt stand for Myrna or the Milwaukee Brewers? We will never know.) and loved spending time with Ronnie and her family. She enjoyed doing many things including bowling, going out to eat, taking rides in the country, knitting, crocheting, doing puzzles, and projects to donate to those in need. In her last years she especially loved spending time with her friends and staff at the Adams Village Apartments where they made her laugh and were like a second family to her.
Myrna was preceded in death by her husband Ronald; parents: Kermit & Alma; brothers: Vernon Hammond, Wilfred (Georgianna) Hammond, Kenny (Mary) Hammond, sisters; Kay Theisen, , Linda (Larry) Stemper, in-laws: Ken Klaus, Glen (Lois) Klaus, Yvonne Fusaro, Matt (Carol) Klaus, Marion Parks, Marie Klaus, Lawrence Klaus, Elaine Hall, Alice Olson, Mary Jo Klaus, Dave Roberts, and beloved nieces and nephews.
Survivors include her daughters: Gina (Michael) Klaus, Jill (Charles) Reichhoff; son: Mark Klaus; grandchildren: Devin, Jamey, Brooklyn, Ashleigh, Dane, and Silas; great-grandchildren: Oceana, Michael, and Autumn; brother: Doug (Jean) Hammond; in-laws: Lilah Hammond, Mark Theisen, Gordon (Mary Lee) Klaus, Dottie Klaus, Allan (Bonnie) Klaus, Sandy (Mike) Roberts, and Tom Olson. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins, whom she loved very much.
A special thank you to Aspirus Riverview Hospital 2nd floor nursing staff for taking such great care of Myrna during her time there and to Vicki & Jessica at North Star Services. She looked forward to every visit.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. A graveside service at the White Creek Cemetery will be held in the spring. Date and time will be announced by the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Walter, Byron Gary Age 77 of Mauston
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Byron Gary Walter, age 77, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at his home in rural Mauston. Born September 29, 1946 to Clifford and Vera (Sonnenberg) Walter in Mauston. Byron graduated from Mauston High School in 1964. While attending school he helped on the family farm in the Mauston Valley. After graduation he joined the Army and served in Vietnam. After he was discharged, he worked as a heavy equipment operator in Wisconsin and Illinois. Byron was a member of the American Legion post in Mauston.
Byron is survived by his sister Bonnie Hooker, Hillsboro, sister-in-law Judy Walter, Capron, IL, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Vera Walter, brothers Leroy Walter and Lyle Walter, sisters Edith Burkhalter, Yvonne Walter and Bernadine Vodak, sister-in-law Jean Walter, brothers-in-law Hugh Hepp, Edward Hooker, Donald Vodak, Ervin Burkhalter.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Freedom Honor Flight (donate online at freedomhonorflight.org) or to the Mauston American Legion would be appreciated.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at the Crandall Funeral Home, Mauston where friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until time of service.
Interment will be at Lindina Evergreen Cemetery with military honors.
