Obituaries

John Brian Zindorf, age 66, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, on the family farm outside of New Lisbon, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 24, 1959, the fourth son and eighth child of Bernard and Lotis Zindorf.

John was raised on the family farm where he would spend his entire life building not only structures but community. He will be remembered as kind, generous, and hardworking. A man who loved projects, John dedicated his life to improving whatever– and whoever– was around him. He graduated from New Lisbon High School in 1977.

For many years, John donated beer for the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Gala. He was instrumental in establishing a branch of the St. Vincent de Paul Society to Mauston. He frequently volunteered for shifts that others could not fill and was always ready to offer both financial help and steady effort to those in need. He enjoyed golf, playing cards with friends, meeting for morning coffee, and roping others into the project at hand.

On September 23, 1995, John and Debra Schwedrsky set out to build something new together. They were married that day and went on to raise 3 beautiful children: Miranda Zindorf (Warren), Stephen Schwedrsky (Rachel), and Martin Schwedrsky (Nicole). Family and his Catholic faith were pillars of John’s life.

John was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church (408 W. River St) in New Lisbon, WI.  Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service.  Fr. Peter Raj Mariasamy presiding. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Family and friends are invited to a gathering at the New Lisbon Community Center after the services. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or

Reggie’s Rescue in Mauston.

The family is deeply grateful for your prayers and support during this time.

James N. Loehr (Jim), age 98, of Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, passed away February 19, 2026, at Crest View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. He was born April 27, 1927, in Delavan, Illinois, to Hilmar and Gertrude Loehr. He attended Delavan High School and, before completing his senior year, enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country near the end of World War II. His parents proudly accepted his diploma on his behalf. He trained at Great Lakes Naval Station, then was off to assist his country with the repositioning of Chinese ally troops in Shanghai and various supply runs to Taiwan and the Philippines. Upon completion of his service, he married in January of 1948 and moved to Tomah, Wisconsin, to work in Loehr’s Family Hatchery operation. Upon the shutdown of the family business, he elected to drive long haul for Mayflower and North American Van Lines. He subsequently became a member of the shipping department at Union Camp in Tomah. He divorced in 1973 and subsequently married Marlene (Kearney) Schuppe on June 29, 1974, and chose to reside in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin.  

Jim’s interests included cheering on the Green Bay Packers, studying train history, and building model trains. He was an avid watcher of the news and current events and very proud of his country. He enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and trying to keep the squirrels out of the bird seed. He was also active in maintaining his lawn and catching the chipmunks and turning them loose in the woods. 

In retirement, Jim and his wife Marlene enjoyed traveling in his RV and were snowbirds in Florida for many winters. There he enjoyed playing shuffleboard, visiting the beach, and meeting new people in the RV park.

He is survived by his son, James Michael (Nancy) Loehr and daughter, Jean Marie (Loehr) Roscovius, stepdaughter Debi (Steve) Bogucki, grandchildren, Michelle (Margaret) Ninneman, Kaitlin (Stephen) Eubanks, Patricia (James) Davidson, Brian Roscovius, William Bogucki, Anthony Bogucki, Crystal (Lee) Harris, and Casie Schuppe. Great-grandchildren include Christina, Annabel, Reid, Aubrey, and Paige. Step great-grandchildren include Ethan, Kayla, Autumn, Easton, Jacie, Hunter and Westin, in addition to sister-in-law, Rita Barth, and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene, sister, Margaret Dunbar, stepson, James Schuppe, granddaughter, Alyson Robertson, step grandson Jessie Schuppe, and his parents, Hilmar and Gertrude Loehr.

The family would like to thank Crest View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Tomah Hospice for their compassionate care and support.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 24^th, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at   

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church (215 Douglas St) in Camp Douglas.  Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday at St. Stephen’s from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Pastor Brad Lindberg will be officiating. Burial with military honors will take place in the Camp Douglas Village Cemetery.  The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com

James K. Palamaruk, 71 of Kendall passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.  Sonnenburg/Smith-Nelson Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Online condolences can be offered to the family by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com

Phyllis B. Edgerton 1944-2026

Phyllis Edgerton (née O’Dell), 81, of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, died peacefully at her residence with family by her side on February 6, 2026.

She was born in Necedah, Wisconsin on September 18, 1944 to Percy and Ruby (Blake) O’Dell. She was the second youngest of seventeen children and the youngest daughter of a large and close-knit family, an upbringing that shaped her lifelong devotion to family.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Lynn Edgerton, her parents and siblings. She is survived by her children Deborah (Mike) Nichols, Brian (Mary) Edgerton, Charles Edgerton and Shelley Brandt. Her grandchildren Christopher Edgerton, Shane Winder, Amara Brandt, Amelia Lutz, Abigail Lutz, Sara Hopper, Nathan Rose, Kade Ross, Mary Jane Hopper, Jesse Bendel, Dalton Bendel, Kasen Edgerton, Karey Edgerton, Kallan Edgerton, and several great-grandchildren.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at a later date; details will be shared with family and friends.