Mauston, WI
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Kirsenlohr, Dean Age 68 of Adams
2 years
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Dean Kirsenlohr, age 68, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, 2024.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Interment will be at the Hancock Cemetery,
Hancock, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home, and again from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Dean was born May 30, 1956, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to William and Joyce (Jones) Kirsenlohr. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1974 and later from MSTC with a degree in Woodworking & Carpentry. Dean married Donna Heaney on July 27, 1985, in Adams. After working side by side with his uncle Melvin in the construction business for many years, he started his own business “Deans Cabinets” and was well known in the area for making quality cabinets and woodworking products. In his younger years, Dean was involved in the local 4H as a leader and softball coach to Alan, Nancy & his siblings.
Dean was very passionate about fishing & deer, turkey, geese & duck hunting. He enjoyed spending time with family & friends who shared his passions. Dean especially enjoyed the annual family fishing trips up north. His family always teased him that, “he could catch a fish in a mud puddle with a stick” to which he would just smile and say, “Probably”! He was an avid golfer & got two hole-in-ones over the years.
Dean was met at the gates of Heaven by his son Kyle, and his parents Bill & Joyce.
Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years Donna, son Alan (Gena) of Maple Park, IL; daughter Nancy of West Bend, WI; granddaughters Kassandra (Tom) Baggs of Neenah, WI; Marissa Erickson of North Hills, CA; Nicole (Tim) Janko of Sun Prairie, WI, and Caitlyn Hauser (Josh) of Port Washington, WI; 9 great-grandchildren, and one more expected in December. Sisters Sue Welsh of Wautoma, Lynn (Robb) Dehmlow of Westfield, Cindy (Todd) Piper of Whitewater, WI; brothers Bruce (Jane) of Friendship & Curt of Arkdale. He is further survived by numerous nieces & nephews and his beloved hunting dog Shyla.
Deans’ family would like to thank everyone who has reached out with condolences & offers to help in any way these last few weeks & months.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or your local animal shelter.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Klipstein, Jeannie E. Age 74 of Elroy
2 years
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Jeannie E. Klipstein, age 74 years of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro, Wisconsin.
She was born on October 6, 1949, the daughter of John and Edna (Wells) Kranz and she graduated from the Royall High School in 1967.
Jeannie married Roger Klipstein on May 16, 1970 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elroy and celebrated 54 years of marriage. They bought the family farm in 1970 and they farmed for 19 years and then she went to work for her uncle at Kranz Hardware. She then worked at the Royall School Kitchen and Hansen’s IGA for several years. Jeannie then worked for Midor Ltd., in the lab, until her retirement in 2017.
She enjoyed her retirement cooking, baking, canning and spending time camping with friends and family.
Survivors include her husband, Roger Klipstein; daughters, Christy (Shane) Fitzgerald of Lyndon Station and Nancy (Scott) Blaha of Wonewoc; grandchildren, Kelsey (Marcus) Blaha of Mauston, Karley Vieth of Mauston, Kennedey Vieth of Lyndon Station, Chloe Dunn of Wonewoc and Dawson Dunn of Cottage Grove; great grandchildren, Payton and Bryson Blaha; sisters, Charlene (John) Ennis of Elroy and Judy (Doug) Green of Elroy; brother, Bob (Viv) Kranz of Tomah; sisters-in-law, Rita Kranz of Elroy and Loretta Kranz of Elroy and mother-in-law, Dorothy Klipstein of Hillsboro.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna Kranz; sister, Elizabeth “Bette” Fleming; brothers, Thomas Kranz and Patrick Kranz; three infant brothers and father-in-law, Bud Klipstein.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elroy, with Father John officiating. Burial will be in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Elroy. A time of visitation will be at the Church on Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Anderson, Christopher Robert Age 41 of Reedsburg
2 years
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Christopher Robert Anderson, D.C., 41 of Reedsburg passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack in his sleep on Wednesday, June 5th 2024. He was born on March 16, 1983, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center to Dr. Robert and Edna Anderson. Growing up in Reedsburg, he attended St. Peter’s Lutheran School then graduated in 2001 from Reedsburg High School. During his youth, he was involved with theater and the arts as well as Boy Scouts, reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. He received an Associate’s Degree in Art’s and Science from U.W. Baraboo in 2003, a Bachelor of Science in Biology from U.W. Madison then later U.W. Milwaukee in 2006. Chris followed in his father’s footsteps when he graduated with a Doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2011, where he earned innumerable awards and honors. He then joined his father at Anderson Chiropractic Clinics, later taking over the business and growing it into Anderson Integrative Clinics and Motiv8 Children’s Therapy. He traveled all over the country to teach clinicians and their teams how to reach their maximum potential and he imparted his knowledge in ways that no one else could: jumping on tables, dancing, and even wearing wigs for his audiences.
Over the years, Chris held multiple advanced certifications such as Medical Compliance Specialist, Certified Insurance Consultant, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, DOT Physician Examiner, and many more. He was especially proud of his international outreach through the Palmer Clinic Abroad Program, where he provided care to underprivileged patients in many countries including Vietnam, India, South America and Figi. In 2023 Chris was honored as the “Chiropractor of the Year” from the Chiropractic Society of Wisconsin; “his energy and passion touched everyone who had the privilege to know him”.
Above all, Chris enjoyed supporting the Reedsburg community as a whole, being an active member in Rotary Club, Boy Scouts Troop 44, Reedsburg Masonic Lodge, Reedsburg United Way, Freedom Fest, and more. He was always finding time in his busy schedule to volunteer at almost every community event including Brat Bash and Dash, Butterfest, and no United Fund Radio Auction was complete without him MC’ing.
Chris’s true love was travel and the outdoors. He enjoyed multiple trips within the United States as well as worldwide; his favorite places being Hawaii, Fiji, Paris, and visiting his chosen family in Arizona, Mississippi, and Door County. When not traveling or working, you could find him hiking, kayaking, scuba diving, boating, and swimming all of which with his four-legged children Madison then Dutchess. Where ever Chris was, there was always a camera on the ready, and many have been blessed to see his photographs on display in both the Mauston and Reedsburg offices, if not being gifted with one or two of their own. Chris leaves behind a legacy of kindness and dedication to his family and friends. His imprint is lasting in the Chiropractic profession as well as the Reedsburg community, but spreads far beyond.
With traveling all over the country to teach almost every other weekend Chris gave tremendous attention and love to his “travel family”. Even the Delta Air lines agents knew him at a glance and were always ready to give him a hug and welcome. He treated each one of his co-speakers with unbelievable respect and unselfishly poured out his love of life, so each one felt elevated every time they met. Chris always thought of others first, willfully putting their needs above his. He treasured their companionship above all else. Chris joyfully developed a complex family tree, putting his friends as distant cousins, uncles, a twin, a dad, a work wife, a stepbrother and several sisters. No one was far from his thoughts for very long and everyone has a story of how he went above and beyond to help or serve them. He has forever changed each and every one of the thousands of doctors and their staff he had the opportunity to teach. His laughs and smiles will live on in their hearts and minds forever. We will all miss our beloved Chris.
He is survived by his parents: Dr. Robert and Edna Anderson of Reedsburg, brother: Nicholas (Trisha) Anderson of Reedsburg, nephew and niece: Alexander and Savannah, many aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as his many chosen godchildren and chosen family. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents: Raymond and Phyllis Anderson, maternal grandparents: Roger and Hester Nelson.
In Chris’s honor (and in lieu of a destination funeral), the family asks that all those attending the visitation and funeral wear their favorite UW Badger gear or another item representing their connection to Chris.
Funeral Services for Chris will be on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:30 pm at Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg. Visitation will be on Friday June 14, 2024 also at the funeral home from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm. and on Saturday from 1:30 pm until 2:15 pm. Burial will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Reedsburg.
In Chris’s honor (and in lieu of a destination funeral), the family asks that all those attending the visitation and funeral wear their favorite UW Badger gear or another item representing their connection to Chris.
In Lieu of flowers, the family STRONGLY requests all donations be made to a memorial fund being established in Chris’s name for future Scholarships. Checks can be made out to: the Dr. Chris Anderson Memorial fund.
Severson, Robert (Bob) L. Age 95 of Mauston
2 years
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Robert (Bob) L. Severson passed away with family by his side at Crestview Nursing home on June 5, 2024. Born to Garfield and Jessie (Wagner)Severson in Madison, WI on January 15, 1929. Robert graduated from Mauston High School in 1947 and married Therese Severson on November25, 1950. Bob served in the Army during the Korean conflict as an Electronics Technician from 1951 to 1952. Bob started his work as an over the road truck driver, working with his Dad for the same company. He then joined the court system as a juvenile court worker, working under, Judges Curren, and Brady. He retired from Juneau County in 1994. He continued working after retirement as a janitor at BMO Harris bank and helping people throughout the community.
Bob was a 50+ year member of Northern Light Lodge #81, He joined Zor Shriners in 1969 as a charter member of the Zor Midgets. He and Therese drove 1000’s of miles to parades throughout Wisconsin, the Midwest and Canada. He also volunteered as a driver to take children to the Shriners Hospitals in the Twin Cities and Chicago. Bob was very involved in his community, participating in various committees, activities and events. He and Therese volunteered their services to the Salvation Army for 54 years in many activities including, Kettle fund campaign, voucher program, clothing drives and many more. He was a devoted member of Mauston Methodist Church, serving on various committees and positions on the church council. He and Therese delivered Meals on Wheels for many years and enjoyed talking with the residents they served.
Bob is survived by his wife, Therese, sons: Mark (Sheri) of Mauston and Kevin (Diane) of Janesville; grandchildren: Erik (Paula) Severson, Lance (Amber) Severson, Drew (Emily) Severson, Kayla (Zachary) Murphy, Daniel (Ashley) Severson and Great-Grandchildren: Lilly, Sierra, and Cameron Severson, Mason, Thomas, and MacKenzie Murphy, Daniel J., and Lincoln Severson plus many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Dennis; sisters: Donna and Darlene.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mauston Methodist Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Funeral arrangements are being provided by Crandall Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at Mauston Methodist Church on Thursday, June 13, from 4pm to 7pm, with Masonic Service at 7PM. Visitation will also be held on Friday June 14, starting at 10am. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 at the Mauston Methodist Church. A private interment will be held with the family.
Fait, Janet Mary Age 77 of Mauston
2 years
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Janet Mary Fait, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024 at her home just as she wanted, on Castle Rock Lake in Wisconsin. She was surrounded with love by family. We reminisced, laughed and cried. “All people die, but not all people live.” Jan (aka Mom, Nana,
Pean, Janey pants) lived!
She packed so much life into her seventy-seven years. She traveled, gambled, shopped, shopped again, shopped some more, chased her dreams, worked in a profession she loved, expanded her career, fell in love, raised two wonderful children, won the best Nana award, survived after breaking her neck; and still put one foot in front of the other battling what she knew from the start was an incurable cancer. She did so with grace, dignity, integrity and courage.
Jan graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1967 and started working in numerous primary nurse positions in Acute Care, Intensive Care, School nursing and Geropsych. In 1973, she received her Public Health Nursing Certification from Viterbo College.
She then expanded her career to Director of Public Nursing Service, Director of Home Health, Nurse Manager and Nursing Administrator. She was loved by so many for her dedication, compassion and laughter. She will be deeply missed.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and grandson. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Mark) Ertel; son, Chad (Jen Ishaug) Fait; grandson, Ryan Ertel; faithful furry companion, Minnie Fait; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Crandall’s Funeral Home in Mauston, Wisconsin on Friday, June 14, 2024 from 4-7 PM. An informal gathering will be held after at The Lodge at Mauston.
We will all hold Jan close to our heart. Always remember to: “Life is short. Take the trip. Buy the shoes. Eat the donuts. Buy the Jewelry.”
Buelow, Borden Lyle Age 88 of Mauston
2 years
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Borden Lyle Buelow, age 88, of Mauston, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born on March 19, 1936 in the county of Sauk to Emil and Grace (Grosklaus) Buelow. He was a member of the last eighth grade graduating class of St. Paul Lutheran Church of LaValle. He managed the family farm while his dad recuperated from cancer surgery, and then worked out as a hired man. In 1956 he answered the ad for a married hired man from Hoard’s Dairy Farm of Fort Atkinson. He was hired, so two weeks later he married Mae Schultz of Mauston, and the two embarked on life together. In April of 1957 he decided he wanted to be closer to family, so he left his job and came back to Mauston and took a job at the Mauston Co-op Creamery where he worked for the next 17 years. In April 1962, they purchased their farm, Busy B’s, in the Town of Summit. Mae still resides there.
He was active in serving the community as a member of the following organizations: Mauston Creamery, AMPI, Alto Dairy, the Holstein Association, the Juneau County Fair board, the Town of Summit, 4-H, and St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural LaValle.
Borden was preceded in death by his son, David; parents, Emil and Grace Buelow; son-in-law, Reuben Baumgarten; brothers, Eldor (Vera) and Walter; sisters, Beverly Buelow and Jean (Arley) Ziech; brother-in-law, Delbert Westedt; nephews, Eldwin and Lloyd Buelow; niece, Mary Kay Johnston.
He is survived by his children: Frank (Mary), Rachel (Steve) Schmidt, Annette Baumgarten, Donald (Dana), Renee (John) Jacobs, and Kevin (Sara); grandchildren: Daisy (Jason) Becker, Amber (Greg) Evenson, Travis (Krystle) Baumgarten, Mark (Andrea) Buelow, Matt Buelow, Zachary Buelow, Jennifer Buelow, Shawn Buelow, Abby (Ethan) Wilson, and Todd Schmidt; great-grandchildren: Mikayla and Malia Becker, Marissa Buelow, Emma Baumgarten, Nova Schmidt, Leighton and Daxton Buelow, and Evelynn Wilson; step-grandchildren, Brian (Meghan) Stewart and their children, Annabeth and Atley, Lucy (John) Holzman and their children, Wyatt, Jamison, Connor and Leila, Robert (Brea) Griffin and their children, Jamie, Zoe and Violet, Brady (Shannon) Neuman and their children, Jamison and Kashton, Matt (Bethany) Miller and their children, Aliana and Aria, Cole (Becky Sue) Young, John (Kelly) Jacobs and their children, Juliana, Audrey, Johnny and Luke, Joe Jacobs, Paul (Amanda) Jacobs; brother, Russell; sister, Inez Westedt; brother in-law, Martin (Mary) Schultz; sisters-in-law, Irene (Paul) Aken, Judy (James) Baird; numerous nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Borden Buelow will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, rural LaValle with Pastor Tim Anderson and Shane Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, and on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the church.
Lesko, Mark Thomas Age 75 of Elroy
2 years
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Mark Thomas Lesko, age 75, of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
A Celebration of Mark’s life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall Post #115, 402 Franklin St, Elroy, WI 53929. The Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com
Wells, Bridget Ann Age 71 of Mauston
2 years
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Bridget Ann Wells, 71, of Mauston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic in La Crosse, Wisconsin after a courageous fight with metastatic breast cancer.
Bridget Mehne was born August 11, 1952, in Portage, Wisconsin and moved to Mauston with her family. She attended elementary school in Mauston and graduated from Mauston High School in 1970. She met the love of her life, Douglas Wells, on a blind date and they were married for 54 years.
During her career, she served as a soda jerk at Phillips Rexall Pharmacy and as a bank teller serving clients with loan services and retirement accounts at the Bank of Mauston. In 1987, Bridget and Doug bought McKinney’s Home Decorating, Inc. in Mauston, which they proudly owned and operated for 33 years. She had the perfect touch in helping others make their home look and feel just right.
In retirement, Bridget treasured time with her grandchildren and loved to laugh, shop, bake, build crafts, kayak and travel to Kauai, Hawaii. She was also a proud Notre Dame mom and enjoyed cheering on the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers. She was baptized and confirmed Methodist as a child and was elated to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation as she fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming Catholic on May 22, 2024. She left a legacy of unconditional love and laughter that shine through each of her 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Bridget is survived by her husband, Douglas Wells of Mauston; children Lisa (Kurt) Reed of Appleton, Wisconsin, Jennifer (David) Randall of Mauston, Christopher (Sara) Wells of South Bend, Indiana, and Andrea (Mark) Buelow of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; grandchildren Mackenzie (Nathan) Jack, Carson Reed, Madisyn Reed, Connor Randall, Reagan Randall, Hudson Randall, Ruckson Wells, Remington Wells, Rocklan Wells, Leighton Buelow and Daxton Buelow; and great-grandchildren Finnegan Biebel, Emerson Biebel and Caleb Jack.
She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret “Drea” (nee Underkofler) and Fred Mehne, sister Drea Mary “Deema” McCormick and her parents-in-law Dorothy and Arnold Wells.
The Wells family wishes to thank Dr. Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake and the world-class oncology team at the Mayo Clinic – Rochester, along with ICU intensivists Dr. Hussam Jenad, Dr. Melissa Myers, Dr. John Frey, Dr. Mark Norton and their team, especially nurses Mel and Abram, at the Mayo Clinic – La Crosse. Our family is incredibly grateful for the heartfelt care that each of you gave us. The family would also like to express our gratitude to Fr. Eric Berns of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sparta for the spiritual impact you made on our family.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (401 Mansion St., Mauston, WI) followed by a vigil prayer service. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (with a second visitation at 10:00AM), with Fr. Eric Berns presiding. A private interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, rural Mauston. Memorial donations are preferred to the Bridget Wells Memorial Fund that serves local religious, education and health needs including, but not limited to “Rae of Light,” an organization started by Bridget’s granddaughter, Reagan Randall, that serves children. Donations may be mailed to 226 West State Street, Mauston, WI 53948 care of Douglas Wells.
Cavanaugh, Kaitlyn J. Age 21 of Adams
2 years
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Kaitlyn J. Cavanaugh, age 21, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Carter, Christine Age 75 of Lyndon Station
2 years
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A funeral service for Christine (Treganza) Carter, age 75 of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin, will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Conway-Picha Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM. She will be laid to rest following the service at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Lyndon Station.
Chris is survived by her husband Donald, daughter Jody (Derrick) Gwin, and granddaughters Alexis (Jacob) Wofford, and Anestasia Gwin. Also, her brother Jeff Treganza (Christopher Coon) and sister, Lisa Ruskosky (Jason Ruskosky and Chelsea Burns).
The Conway-Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin assisted the family with arrangements. For On-Line condolences and information, go to www.pichafuneralhome.com.
