Obituaries

It is with sadness that we share the passing of Laura Bea Huber, who died on March 3, 2026, at the age of 78 following complications from surgery.

Laura was born on October 13, 1947, to Doug and Donna Wilsman. From the very beginning of her life, she had a strong faith. At a young age, Laura made the most important decision of her life by dedicating herself to her God, Jehovah, symbolizing that dedication through baptism on July 30, 1958. Her faith remained the center of her life from that day forward. For many years, she served as a full-time volunteer Bible teacher, finding great joy in helping others learn about Jehovah and sharing the Bible’s promise of a future paradise.

She met her second great love on February 10, 1982, when a handsome gentleman named Albert stole her heart. The two were married later that year on July 31, 1982, and began their life together in Germantown, Wisconsin. In June of 1989, their ministry work brought them to Grand Marsh, Wisconsin, where they made their home. Together they built a life centered on their faith and ministry while also enjoying traveling and making the most of their time together until Albert’s passing in the fall of 2024.

Laura had a deep appreciation for Jehovah’s creation. She loved flowers, plants, and gardening, and she especially enjoyed feeding the birds and watching the many creatures that found their way to her yard. One particularly memorable highlight for her was the excitement of seeing a pair of bears visit her yard. She also loved traveling and visiting new places, including trips to Switzerland with Albert to visit his family.

More recently, she cherished a special train trip to Montana with her dear friend Mary, where she delighted in seeing the beauty of the mountains. Laura was known for her generosity and hospitality. She loved spending time with friends and family and often enjoyed treating them to lunch, especially at the Family Affair restaurant in Friendship. Her warmth, kindness, and joyful spirit touched many lives, and she will be deeply missed by her family, congregation, and community.

Laura was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert; her parents, Doug and Donna Wildman; and her sister, Linda.

She is survived by her brother, Phillip; her nieces, Michelle, Autumn, and Jaed; her nephews, LaMont, Ben, Charlie, and Jon; several great-nieces and great-nephews whom she loved dearly; and many cherished friends who were like family to her—chosen brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, nieces and nephews—whose lives were deeply touched by her love and friendship.

Visitation and Funeral

Friends and family are warmly invited to a visitation on April 25th at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1826 State Hwy 13, Friendship, WI, from 12:00–1:00 p.m., followed by the funeral talk at 1:00 p.m. Laura’s faith in Jehovah and her hope in the Bible’s promise of a future paradise sustained her throughout her life, and those who loved her look forward to the time when that hope will be fulfilled.

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

Larry Lee Fritz, 85, of New Lisbon, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026 at the Veteran’s Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin after short stay with complications of dementia. 

Larry was born on July 15, 1940 in New London, Wisconsin and grew up in Oconto, Wisconsin where he graduated from high school in 1958.  He spent nearly six years as an Ordinary Seaman sailing the Great Lakes primarily aboard the vessel Richard J Reiss.  In 1963 he volunteered for the draft and spent two years in the Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne Unit at Forts Benning and Bragg with thirty-two weeks at Fort Sam Houston in the Special Forces medical field school. He had an honorable discharge from the service in 1966 and then enrolled at UW-Whitewater and graduated with the help of the GI Bill in 1969 with a degree in Business Administration.  During this time he also became a private pilot and received a certificate as an airframe and power plant mechanic.

He married the former Karen Riewe, his high school sweetheart, on September 3, 1966 and their two children, Eric and Victoria, were born in Fond du Lac where he was employed in sales at Brenner Stainless Steel.  They moved to Mauston in 1974 where he was the sales manager for new products at Walker Stainless & Equipment Company in New Lisbon before retiring in 1998.

Larry was an avid golfer and a long-time member of Castle Rock Golf Course in New Lisbon.  He was also a sports fan and enjoyed watching the Packers every week as well as betting on horse racing and other sports.  He loved working with his tools in the basement, loved all dogs and both he and Karen like to travel, taking frequent trips to Las Vegas and around the country visiting friends and sightseeing at National Parks.

Larry is survived by Karen, his wife of 59 years, his son Eric (Amy) of St. Paul, Minnesota and daughter Victoria (Rocky) of Henderson, Nevada, brother-in-law Tom Riewe (Julie), their sons Jason (Meg) and Kyle (Margaux) and their children, Emma and Finn.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaylerd and Lorraine Fritz, and in-laws, Victor and Elizabeth Riewe and brother-in-law John Riewe. 

The family would like to thank the staff at the VA Medical Center for their wonderful care and compassion.

Services will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Mauston on Saturday, March 14 with a visitation at 9:30 until the service at 11:00.  A luncheon will follow the service. 

Memorials designated to Bethany Memorial Foundation or the Carl Nelson Animal Shelter

Brenda was born February 3 1959 at St Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee WI to Edward and Norma Frank. She was born with a heart condition which was supposed to keep her inside while other children were playing outside. Despite many attempts to keep her indoors she would get out of the house and be found playing outside with other children. This would be the start of her rebellious nature. She never gave up on anything and constantly proved how much of a fighter she was and always would be.
She later met her best friend and the love of her life Harold Seeley. They had their first of 3 children Jessica in January 1979 and then married that same year July 21st. They lived in Milwaukee at the time and soon moved back to Mauston where they raised their 3 children, Jessica, Rochelle, Clayton.
She stayed at home and raised their children until they started school. She had a love for helping others so she pursued a career in Juneau County Human Services where she spent 2 decades. She finished her career at the Veterans Services Department as a Benefits Specialist, she enjoyed the people she worked with and the new people she would meet.
Needing to keep busy after retirement she found a part time job at the Camp Williams, with her bubbly personality she greeted troops daily and brought smiles to everyone’s faces.
She loved gardening, crocheting, fishing, listening to Loud music, spending time with her family, and playing with her grandchildren. She cared very deeply and was the most selfless person anyone met.
The fighter that had always been in her kept her fighting until the very end when God came and took her pain away on February 22, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
She is survived by her husband Harold Seeley, her 3 children Jessica Harmon, Rochelle Whipple and Clayton. Her mother Norma Frank, her sisters Christy (Mark) Madero, Sandy Olson. Her grandchildren Alyssa Harmon, Trenton Whipple, Landon Harmon,Cayden, Jayson Whipple and Gabe Hayden. Her great grandchildren Aerith Harmon, Aurora Harmon, Brianna Whipple, Sophie Whipple.
She is preceded in death by her father Edward Frank, her brother Edward Carl Frank and her sister Debra Buye.
There will be a celebration of life February 28th 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the family home W7706 Ceylon Rd Mauston WI for anyone who knew her and also enjoyed her company.

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.