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Wojtowicz, James F. Age 83 of Elroy
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
James F. Wojtowicz, age 83, of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro.
He was born on December 21, 1941 in Mauston, the son of Stanley and Winifred (Mullen) Wojtowicz. He graduated from the Elroy High School.
On February 24, 1962, James was united in marriage to Betty Skailand.
They have lived in the Elroy area, farming until 1976 and then having other various jobs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elroy and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; son, Michael (Michelle); daughter-in-law, Lynelle; grandchildren, Travis (Emily), Ashley (Logan), Casey, Arnold, Diana, Matthew and Kristin; and great grandchildren, Weston and John.
He was preceded in death by his Parents; son, Gary; and siblings, Agnes Galle, Robert Wojtowicz, Marie Zingshiem and Margaret Vieth.
A private family funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elroy, with Father John officiating. Burial will be in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery.
The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Local Prep Scores from Thursday 1/30
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Wrestling
Mauston 72 Wisconsin Dells 6
G-E-T/Melrose-Mindoro 43 Mauston 32
G-E-T/Melrose-Mindoro 84 Wisconsin Dells 0
Tomah 42 Sparta 40 (Blake Champlin Walk off pin for Tomah)
Girls Basketball
Bangor 63 Royall 21
Cashton 43 Necedah 33
Hillsboro 53 Wonewoc-Center 37
New Lisbon 56 Brookwood 50
Westfield 84 Baraboo 40
Reedsburg 59 Portage 21
Boys Basketball
Adams-Friendship 56 Nekoosa 54
Reedsburg 67 Sauk Prairie 63
Boys Hockey
Tomah/Sparta 6 La Crescent 2
Mauston Wrestlers Split Home Triangular
3 months
The Mauston Golden Eagle Wrestling team stayed perfect in the South Central Conference whipping Wisconsin Dells 72-6 Thursday night. Mauston won 4/5 contested dual matches getting pins from Jayden Vanderhoof, Riley Fry, Austin Hunter, and Landyn Miller. Mauston would later fall 43-32 to a very good G-E-T/Melrose-Mindoro team in a non-conference dual. Mauston trailed 29-3 but worked their way back into the dual to make it close after back to back pins by Austin Hunter and Preston Seebecker pulled Mauston within 34-26. Mauston also picked up victories from Espyn Pitts, Espyn Sweers, Hayden Gyllin and Jayden Vanderhoof in the dual loss. Mauston is now 13-2 on the season and 4-0 in South Central Conference action. Wisconsin Dells lost 84-0 to G-E-T/Melrose-Mindoro in the other part of the triangular. It was also part of the Mauston Hall of Fame night where Leo Cyz was inducted into the Mauston wrestling Hall of Fame.
Mauston Middle School Girls Sweep Adams-Friendship
3 months
Mauston 8th Grade Girls
Defeated Adams-Friendship 53-13
Avi Bohnert lead the team with 18 points.
Iliana Naquayouma started the game off strong with a left handed layup.
Strong team defense
7th Grade Girls
Won 33-25 over Adams-Friendship
Molly Murphy scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, knocking down three shots from beyond the arc
Mackenzie Dutton, Bralyn Heller, Scarlett Ollarzabal, and Miah Kastner added to the Golden Eagles Girls scoring as well.
Local Prep Scores from Holiday Weekend
4 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Northland Pines 58 Hillsboro 48 (Miles Ravenscroft 21points for Hillsboro)
Reedsburg 59 Wisconsin Rapids 57
Wisconsin Dells 70 Rhinelander 42
Sparta 49 Adams-Friendship 42
Pittsville 62 Necedah 26
Rice Lake 69 Tomah 64 OT
Girls Basketball
La Crosse Central 53 Reedsburg 40
Wisconsin Dells 47 Rhinelander 34
DeForest 50 Westfield 47
Sparta 62 Adams-Friendship 49
Bangor 64 Stratford 40
Pittsville 45 Necedah 22
Tom Conrad to entertain at Terrace Heights
4 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Join the residents of Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston for an afternoon of delightful entertainment with Tom Conrad. On Monday, January 6, Tom will charm the audience with his warm personality, captivating vocals, and guitar melodies. The performance begins at 1:30 pm—don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy this uplifting musical experience.
This event is free and open to the public. Call 608-847-2377 for more information or to reserve your spot. Also, ask about a facility tour; apartments are now available.
To see more events like this, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.
Barribeau, Gordon J. “Tush” Age 84 of Adams
4 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Gordon J. Barribeau, lovingly known as “Tush,” passed away peacefully at his home in Adams, Wisconsin, on Sunday, December 22.
Born in Hermansville, MI on October 29, 1940, he was the son of the late Harvey and Irene (Ayotte) Barribeau. He was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Ronald, Lloyd, and Gary.
Gordon was a dedicated worker in the construction trades, specializing in cold storage buildings which he retired from in 2000. Upon retirement, relocated from St. Francis, WI to their part-time home in Adams, WI, where many years were enjoyed living amongst nature of Sand County. Gordon worked seasonal jobs at Chula Vista and Wagner & Alsum Farms as a truck driver harvesting potatoes for the past eight years.
Gordon was proud of his achievements playing the position of guard for his high school basketball team, winning the 1957 district championship and U.P. class E championship. A lover of nature, enthusiast of his scooter, tractors, ATV, and especially Peterbilt potato truck. He enjoyed the camaraderie of coworkers and easily made all those around him laugh. He was a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local UBC 344 and a member of St. Joseph Parish in Friendship, WI.
Gordon is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Maria; his son Mitchell Barribeau (Lisa); his daughter MarnieAnn Polkky (John); and six cherished grandchildren: Joe, Jenah, Riley, Makenzie, CamrynLee, and Conner, brothers Harlan (Marian) and Roland (Laurel), brother-in-law, Bob Bembenek, Sr. and many loved nieces and nephews, and beloved companion dog, Fannie.
A memorial Mass and celebration of life will be held at a later date in Hermansville, MI.
The family is being assisted by Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Online condolences and further details can be found at roseberrys.com
Local Prep Scores from Friday 12/27
4 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Girls Basketball
Royall 45 Richland Center 34
Kickapoo 51 Royall 25
Reedsburg 65 La Crosse Logan 40
Wisconsin Dells 86 Antigo 24
Onalaska 43 Adams-Friendship 37
Bangor 57 Shullsburg 42
Boys Basketball
Adams-Friendship 41 Hillsboro 35 (Jerry Von Falkenstein 13points for Hillsboro)
Tomah 67 Cumberland 60
Reedsburg 78 Bangor 63
Boys Hockey
Fond Du Lac 5 RWD/Mauston 0
Baldwin-Woodville 5 Tomah/Sparta 1
Girls Hockey
Badger Lightning 8 Northland Pines 2
Black River Fall/Tomah 7 Rock County 1
