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Rhinehart, Chris John Age 88 of Easton
5 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Chris John Rhinehart, age 88, of Easton, Wisconsin passed away Monday, November 4th, 2024 at Our House Senior Living Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Oldest child of Kenneth Keith and Beulah Ione (Byers) Rhinehart, Chris was born on September 21, 1936. He graduated Adams-Friendship Area High School in the class of 1954. He ran cross country and was a FFA member. Chris served in the US Army from February 1959 to January 1961 in Korea doing construction work. He received an Honorable Discharge and was a Decorated Marksman (rifle). Chris worked for DL Gasser Construction starting April 1966 (36 years) retiring on December 31, 2002. He remains a legend as Bony among crews still today. After retiring from DL Gasser Construction he continued working for his cousin Dale at Rhinehart Construction Adams, WI until 2017. Chris purchased the family farm in Easton, WI from his parents in 1968, milking cows and crop farming.
On December 23, 1973 he married the love of his life Clara Ann Burdi Nero in Chicago, IL.
Chris enjoyed spending time with family, nightly dinners at Jeff and Sara’s house, Wednesday night supper club and Friday night Fish Fries at his brother’s Springville Tap along with helping his family with all their projects.
Chris enjoyed watching the Wisconsin Badges, Packers and attending games of the Adams-Friendship High School basketball team.
Chris loved his work, cutting wood and the outdoors. He enjoyed taking rides to see what was happening in his community, stopping for visits with neighbors and family, watching for deer with a stop for ice cream on the way.
He had a passion for fishing: Trout fishing, bluegill fishing, and ice fishing… Chris could be found at the creek behind his house, the Easton Mill Pond or on one of many special fishing trips to the lake in Birchwood with his family and fishing buddy, Jordan.
Deer hunting was also a family event, hunting opening weekend in the marsh with his son Joe, grandchildren Ryan, Tracy and Rocco. For years Uncle Chris’s house has been the meeting point for the family’s annual Thanksgiving Day deer drives.
In life, he was Uncle Chris to most in the community. Uncle Chris always choose to give back the youth of the community supporting scholarships for students at Adams Friendship Area Schools, Adams Friendship FFA, and supporting youth at the Adams County Fair livestock sale. He said the previous generations helped him gain his education with a scholarship to UW Ag Short Course, so it was his turn to give back. Chris and his late wife, Clara, were also great supporters of our local hospital foundation.
Chris was preceded in death by his wife Clara Ann (Burdi) Rhinehart, step-son Joseph Michael Nero, parents Kenneth and Beulah (Byers) Rhinehart, brothers George and Larry Rhinehart, sister Carol Babcock, in laws Nick Babcock, Ernelle, Cathleen, & Judith Rhinehart.
Survivors:
Brother: Kenneth “Jerry” (Linda) Rhinehart,
Daughter-in-law Deborah Nero
Grandchildren: Joseph & Stephanie Nero, Ryan & Tracy Nero; Robert & Amanda Nero; Steven & Corinne Nero- Great Grand Children Madison, Samantha, Chloe, Rocco, Ashlyn, Natalie, Michael, Joseph Frank Nero, Brooklyn, Samantha and Iris Aragon. Great-great-grandchildren Stella Szot and Luca Devereux
Nieces & Nephews:
Kristy (Joe) Huber – Jeffrey (Sara) Huber, Josh (Emma) Huber, Jordan (Heidi) Huber
Mike (Tori) Babcock- Kendall Babcock, Chris (Rachel) Babcock
Scott (Kim) Babcock, Beth Babcock, Ben (Brenna) Babcock,
Dan (Ellen) Babcock,
Rhonda (Gary) Henningsen. Nicki Babcock, Monique Rios,
David (Julie) Rhinehart and family
Connie (Ron) Frymark and family
Andy (Cathy) Rhinehart and family
Michelle Rhinehart-Friedli and family
Great-Great Nieces and Nephews with two more expected this spring
Uncle Chris will be deeply missed by his cousins, and extended family members and the community.
Special Thanks to his cousin Vernon Rhinehart, care-givers Bonnie Stratton, Emma Hamilton and caregivers from Cooperative Care of Wautoma and the staff from Our House Senior Living in Wisconsin Dells.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father David Bruener will officiate. Military honors will follow Mass at church. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday December 1, 2024, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home, and again from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at church on Monday.
Interment will be a private family ceremony at the Easton Cemetery, Town of Easton, Wisconsin.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Bliss, Verona D. Age 82 of Wonewoc
5 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Verona D. Bliss, age 82 years, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, surrounded by her loving family, giving her the ability to finally meet her infant daughter, that had passed, so many years ago.
She was born on March 9, 1942 in Vernon County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Glen and Yula (Berg) Revels and attended the Hillsboro Schools.
Verona was united in marriage to Donald Bliss on December 14, 1957 at the Mount Pisgah Church near Ontario. Together they farmed and raised their family in the rural Elroy area. Don preceded her in death on April 10, 1994.
Verona was an active lady who enjoyed so many things and there was always room for one more……of anything or anyone it seems. She was an avid grower and gardener of flowers and plants and continued looking for more at Amish greenhouses, you know all roads lead to somewhere.
She enjoyed cooking, attended all the family functions, and gave blood – she was a donor of 15 gallons and 2 pints. She also worked at La Crosse Footwear in Hillsboro and seasonally at Swiss Colony. In more recent years you could usually find her sitting on her front porch in Wonewoc, watching the people and traffic go by in her squeaky rocking chair.
Survivors include her family that she enjoyed so much, children, Barb Bliss, Brad (Amy) Bliss, Mark (Drea) Bliss and Chris Bliss (Dave Waterman); grandchildren, Logan (Theresa) Bliss, Jacob Bliss, Branda (Tyler) Muller, Mitchell Bliss and Olivia Bliss; great grandchildren, Sophie and Maxsin; sisters, Veda Hatfield and Lois Revels; sister-in-law, Diane Revels and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Donald; she was preceded in death by her Parents; infant daughter, Rebecca; longtime partner, Marlin “Ray” Gehri; brothers, Carl, Ronald and Alvin Revels and sister, Linda Kettle.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro, with Rev. Alan Tripp officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to a charity of your choice.
The Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Man Dead in Monroe County Accident
5 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
One person has died, another injured, and a third is jailed after a traffic crash on Co Hwy A on Thursday morning.
On November 7th 2024 at 10:20 am., a Monroe County deputy came across the two vehicle crash on County Highway A, west of County Hwy T. The subsequent investigation showed that a 2009 GMC Sierra, driven by Kristoffer Cattle (39) of Tomah, was headed eastbound when it crossed completely into the westbound lane and stuck a westbound vehicle. The westbound vehicle was a 2016 Chevrolet Spark driven by David Wilcox (63) of Tomah. Wilcox died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. A passenger in the vehicle with Wilcox sustained serious injuries in the crash and was taken from the scene by GundersenAir.
Prior to the crash, Law enforcement was attempting to locate the the GMC Sierra after it had been seen driving erratically and stuck a sign in the City of Sparta.
The investigation found that Cattle was believed to be under the influence of illicit drugs. Cattle was arrested and booked into the Monroe County Jail. Some of the charges he is facing include Homicide by Intoxicated use of a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Homicide, and Operating after suspension causing death. Cattle will have his Bond hearing on Monday, November 11th at 1:00pm. Bond Hearing can be viewed online by following the link on the Monroe County Clerk of Courts Website at https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/clerk-of-courts/ .
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Monroe County 911 Communications Center, Sparta Police, Wisconsin State Patrol, Sparta Ambulance, Tomah Ambulance, Wilton EMS, Norwalk Fire Department, Norwalk First Responders, GundersenAir, Monroe County Medical Examiner, and Monroe County Highway Department.
Heesch Addresses Community on Failed School Referendum
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Dear Families and Community,
I am writing to provide an update on the operational referendum question that appeared on the ballot Tuesday, November 5. According to the election results, the referendum fell short of being approved by a majority of voters in the School District of Mauston.
As a result, district leaders and the Board of Education may need to make some difficult decisions as we look to balance our budget for the next school year. We will continue to experience financial challenges due to an outdated and inequitable state school funding formula, inadequate funding increases from the state, and increasing expenses.
While the solution presented was not the right fit at this time, we remain incredibly appreciative for the engagement of our community throughout this process. This is a community that truly cares about its local schools and the students we serve.
We look forward to your continued engagement as we move forward. In the meantime, thank you for your consideration of the referendum question on the November 5 ballot.
Sincerely,
Joel Heesch
Superintendent
Tomah Health, Versiti Recommend Gift of Life
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin officials are asking area residents to consider giving the gift of life by donating blood during a two-day blood drive November thirteenth and fourteenth at Tomah’s Recreation Park. Versiti account representative Emily Cogdill said blood donations are not always at the top of the list heading into the holiday season. Versiti is the sole blood supplier to over fifty hospital systems in Wisconsin including Tomah Health. As an extra incentive, all attempting donors will be entered into a drawing for a fifty-dollar gift certificate to the Hilliker Tree Farm in Tomah. Donors can register for a donation time online at Tomah Health - dot - ORG.
Kurtz Victory Statement
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
State Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement
after being re-elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly to serve the 41st Assembly District.
“I’m honored to earn the support of the wonderful people of the 41st Assembly District to be
their voice in Madison. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished during the six years I’ve been in
office and I look forward to continuing to be an advocate for rural Wisconsin; fighting to reduce
taxes, ensuring that public safety, rural health care providers, and our family farms are getting
the support they need, and finally, making sure we’re properly funding transportation
infrastructure, hospitals and schools.”
The 41st Assembly District includes:
? Adams County: Wisconsin Dells, Dell Prairie, Easton, New Haven and Springville
? Columbia County: Wisconsin Dells, Newport
? Juneau County: Lyndon Station, Union Center, the town and village of Wonewoc,
Kildare, Lyndon, Seven Mile Creek, and Summit
? Richland County: the entirety of the county
? Sauk County: the city and town of Reedsburg, Wisconsin Dells, Cazenovia, the town and
village of Ironton, the town and village of La Valle, Lake Delton, Lime Ridge, Loganville,
North Freedom, Rock Springs, Dellona, Delton, Excelsior, Freedom, Washington,
Westfield, Winfield, and Woodland
? Vernon County: Viola
Kurtz was first elected to represent the 50th Assembly District in 2018, and has served the last
two terms on the Joint Finance Committee.
after being re-elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly to serve the 41st Assembly District.
“I’m honored to earn the support of the wonderful people of the 41st Assembly District to be
their voice in Madison. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished during the six years I’ve been in
office and I look forward to continuing to be an advocate for rural Wisconsin; fighting to reduce
taxes, ensuring that public safety, rural health care providers, and our family farms are getting
the support they need, and finally, making sure we’re properly funding transportation
infrastructure, hospitals and schools.”
The 41st Assembly District includes:
? Adams County: Wisconsin Dells, Dell Prairie, Easton, New Haven and Springville
? Columbia County: Wisconsin Dells, Newport
? Juneau County: Lyndon Station, Union Center, the town and village of Wonewoc,
Kildare, Lyndon, Seven Mile Creek, and Summit
? Richland County: the entirety of the county
? Sauk County: the city and town of Reedsburg, Wisconsin Dells, Cazenovia, the town and
village of Ironton, the town and village of La Valle, Lake Delton, Lime Ridge, Loganville,
North Freedom, Rock Springs, Dellona, Delton, Excelsior, Freedom, Washington,
Westfield, Winfield, and Woodland
? Vernon County: Viola
Kurtz was first elected to represent the 50th Assembly District in 2018, and has served the last
two terms on the Joint Finance Committee.
State Election Results
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
State Senate
Patrick Testin 58.7% Collin McNamara 41.3%
Sarah Keyeski 51% Joan Ballweg 49%
State Assembly
Tony Kurtz 63% Julia Henley 37%
Nancy VanderMeer 67% Remy Gomez 33%
Scott Krug 64% Suzanne Campbell 36%
National Election Results
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
President
Donald Trump 292 Kamala Harris 224 (Trump Clinches 270 Electoral Votes to Win)
US Senate Race
Republicans 52 Democrats 42 (Republicans Take Control of Senate)
US House Race
Republicans 201 Democrats 183 (Still too Early to Know who will have control)
Wisconsin Senate
Tammy Baldwin 49.4% Eric Hovde 48.5%
US Congressional
Derrick Van Orden 51.4% Rebecca Cooke 48.6%
Mark Pocan 70.1% Erik Olsen 29.9%
School District Referendum Results
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Mauston School District Operational Referendum
No 2,635 Yes 2,566
Royall School District Operational Referendum
Yes 1,043 No 978
Tomah School District Referendum (For new & updating buildings)
No 6,490 Yes 3,959
Reedsburg School District Referendum
Operational Failed
Capital Passed
Ingersoll, Marvin G. Age 89 of Adams
6 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Marvin G. Ingersoll, 89, of Adams, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at The Waterford at Colby in Colby, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin, with Rev. John K. Stake officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Repose Cemetery in Friendship. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until the service. Military honors will be rendered by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Marvin was born on April 19, 1935, in Marathon County, Wisconsin, to Kenneth and Edith (Dombrowe) Ingersoll. He was raised in Abbotsford, Wisconsin, and served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. On July 26, 1958, he married Betty Damm in Stetsonville, Wisconsin. The couple welcomed their daughter, Deanna, in Abbotsford before relocating to Adams in 1959. Marvin enjoyed a career spanning over 30 years as a truck driver with Castle Rock Container, retiring in the mid-1980s.
Marvin was known for his love of horseback riding, deer hunting, and keeping a meticulous yard. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and the Adams VFW Post #6279.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Edith; his wife, Betty; his daughter, Deanna; and eight siblings. He is survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, and cherished friends, including Terrance Wagner and Cindy Kitchen.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. For online condolences and further information, please visit www.roseberrys.com
