Obituaries

Doris Jean Frontzak, age 89, of Necedah passed away on May 10th, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 7, 1937, in Milan, Tennessee, to George D. Yarbrough and Nannie Jean Alexander. Doris lived a long and full life marked by kindness, devotion to family, and the steady warmth she shared with those around her.

Doris spent her early years in Tennessee before her family moved to Missouri, then Arkansas, and later Chicago. These moves shaped the course of her life and gave her the resilience and adaptability that would remain with her always. In Chicago, she met the love of her life, Howard Frontzak, and the two were married in 1961.

Doris began her working life at a restaurant before joining Motorola, where she worked for 25 years as a head supervisor. She was proud of her years there and of the dedication she brought to her work each day. After retiring, she remained in Chicago for a time before moving to Wisconsin in 1992. She later faced the loss of her husband Howard in 2000.

She found joy in the simple things that made life meaningful. Doris enjoyed working at a flea market, where she could spend time among people and treasures alike. She also loved crocheting, a pastime that reflected her patience and creativity. Her dog Bella held a special place in her heart and brought her comfort and companionship.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Betty Penge of Mauston, WI; her granddaughter, Lisa (Michael) Johnson of Minnesota; and her great-grandchildren, Jase and Dawson. She is also survived by her siblings, George (Martha) Yarbrough of Alabama, Billy Joe Yarbrough of Alabama, Mae Chatman of Downers Grove, and Georgia Bolen of Downers Grove, as well as a special friend, Sheila Hagy of Mauston, Wisconsin. Her family and friends will forever cherish the love, laughter, and quiet strength she shared with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George D. Yarbrough and Nannie Jean Alexander; her husband, Howard Frontzak; her son, Danny McCoy; her grandson, Phillip Uremovich; and her sisters, Norma Barrett, Margie Reynolds, Carol Deleo and a sister-in-law Pat Yarbrough.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 13^th, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. at the Hare Funeral Home (217 W. Pearl St) in New Lisbon. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday at the Hare Funeral Home from 10:00 until 12:00. Chaplain Fred Schumacher presiding.  Burial with a graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 14^th at 11:00 A.M. at the Towne of Maine Cemetery in Park Ridge, IL. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com

Rae Ann Miller, age 64, of Mauston, WI, passed away peacefully on May 6^th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and friends at Emplify-Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

She was born on September 20^th, 1961 in Adams, WI and spent her life as a loving Wife, Daughter, Sibling, and Aunt. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Reedsburg, WI. She graduated from UW Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Chemistry with an emphasis in Secondary Education in 1985. She did go back later and received her Elementary Education Degree.  She spent 26 years as an educator at Queen of the Holy Rosary School (QHR) in Necedah, WI.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert F. Miller; her brother Kyle (Kimberly) Gibbens of Tomah, WI, her sister Janet Gibbens (Mark) of Adams, WI, and her sister Kathy (Matt) Anderson of Reedsburg, WI; her brother-in-law William (Ann) Miller of Dubuque, IA; her nieces and nephews Shane (Thu), Shayla, Alexandra, Marguerite (Cordarius), Erin, Jenna, David (Sara), and Emily (Todd), as well as, many other great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Lyle and Joyce Gibbens (nee Goodhue) and one infant sister.

Funeral services for Rae Ann will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Bible Baptist Church in Reedsburg. Pastor Fred Weiss and Pastor Chris Anderson will be the officiants. Visitation will be on Friday, May 15 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg, and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be made in the Easton Cemetery, 1025 County Road A, Adams County, WI.

In lieu of flowers, memorials of remembrance may be made to Queen of the Holy Rosary School, W5703 Shrine Road, Necedah, WI 54646, or to the Gundersen Medical Foundation Steppin’ Out In Pink, 201 3^rd Street, LaCrosse, WI 54601, or steppinout@gundersonhealth.org.

Augustine “Gus” Charles Helming, age 14, of Tomah, tragically passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Queen of the Apostles Parish in Tomah. Father Ethan Hokamp will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Tomah, WI. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Tomah High School (Main Gymnasium). Please enter through the Tomah High School doors located off the main parking lot, the same entrance used for athletic and activity events. Additional visitation for Gus will be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to the family. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.

Patricia Ann Robinson (Cass), age 87 of Ontario, WI, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 28, 2026, while surrounded by family at the Serenity Home in Tomah, Wisconsin.

Patty, as her friends and family knew her, was born on June 3, 1938 in Ontario, Wisconsin, to the late Claude and Mary (French) Cass. After graduating from Ontario High School in 1956, she worked at the Hillsboro Dime Store. On June 22, 1957, she married Larry Robinson, beginning a marriage that lasted 60 years until his passing. Together, they farmed, while Patty also worked at Mecca Sportswear in Ontario and Kendall.

A lifelong, devoted member of the Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan Church, Patty helped shepherd the church’s preschool and kindergarten Sunday School classes for many years.

Patty was known for her quick comebacks and warm hugs. She also had an unapologetic love for Hostess Cupcakes, calico cats, and loud music. When required to play the clarinet as a teen, she made her dissent known by practicing as loudly as possible while standing directly behind her father’s chair as he tried to read his evening newspaper. Her love of loud music never faded, and anyone getting into her car knew to cover their ears or quickly adjust the blaring radio. Her sister Marjorie was well acquainted with Patty’s nightly routine of stomping through her bedroom with the music turned all the way up.

She is survived by her daughter, Leeann (Harvey) Woods of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; her son, Dennie Robinson of Ontario, WI; her granddaughter, Brittny (Joshua) Carter of Grosse Ile, MI; and her great-grandsons, Vaughn and Soren. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, dear friends, and her sisters-in-law: Marie (Earl) Robinson, Cheryl (Dean) Robinson, Annette (John) Grover, and Jeanette Fischer.

Patty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry; her parents, Claude and Mary Cass; her sister, Marjorie Cass; her parents-in-law, Lloyd and Dorothy Robinson; and her brothers- and sisters-in-law: George and Eleanor Robinson, Robert and Charlene Sloniker, Earl Robinson, Dean Robinson, and John Grover.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11:00 AM, at Grace Haven Church, 114 Church St. Ontario, WI 54651. Pastor Robert Streeter will officiate. Burial will be at Hilltop Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation at the church on Saturday, 10:00 AM until the time of service. The Smith-Nelson-Sonnenburg Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.