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Britzman, Phyllis Mae Age 90 of New Lisbon
Phyllis Mae Britzman, 90 of New Lisbon and formerly of Clifton passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Lisbon.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025, 2:30 PM at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, 297 E. South Railroad, Kendall. Pastors Conrad Prell and Zachary Meier will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Glendale Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Sunday at the church from 1:30 PM until the time of the service. Smith-Nelson/Sonnenburg Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
McCue, Audrey Ann Age 94 of Grand Marsh
Audrey Ann McCue, age 94, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Roseberry Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Audrey was born on May 2, 1930, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to Louis and Gladys (Clough) Klicko. She graduated from Waukesha High School and grew up alongside her three younger siblings. During her teenage years, she worked as a companion and housekeeper and later at a local drugstore. On August 7, 1948, Audrey married the love of her life, Kay McCue, a blond-haired, blue-eyed sailor. Shortly after their wedding, they moved to Maryland while Kay was stationed with the Navy. After his discharge, they returned to Wisconsin to build their life together.
Between 1950 and 1961, Audrey and Kay welcomed five children. They made their home in Kenosha before moving to North Tonawanda, New York, in 1971 for Kay’s job. In 1976, they settled in Grand Marsh, where Audrey remained for the rest of her life.
Audrey held various jobs throughout her lifetime, including positions at Jockey Menswear in Kenosha, Grants Department Store in North Tonawanda, and Potato World in Grand Marsh.
She found great joy in time spent with her grandchildren, who cherished summers at “Bumpa and Grams”—whether at home in Grand Marsh or at the family cottage in Winneconne. Together, they created memories of pontoon rides, fishing, swimming, and celebrating the Fourth of July.
Audrey had a deep love for her community and devoted many years to volunteering. She was active in S.H.A.R.E., Relay for Life, the Adams County Fair, and, most dear to her heart, the Exceptional Citizens of Adams County. She worked tirelessly to prepare meals, purchase gifts, and organize festivities for their annual Christmas party. She also stood alongside her husband in service to the Easton-White Creek Lions Club, helping with their annual Chic-Nic since its inception in 1988. In 2015, the Lions honored Audrey with the Citizen of the Year Award—a testament to her unwavering dedication. Many times, her children and grandchildren proudly volunteered by her side.
Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Gladys Klicko; her siblings, Yvonne, Gordon (Helen) Klicko, Douglas (Georgie) Klicko, and Dennis (Koz and Gloria) Klicko; her beloved husband, Kay McCue; her son, Rolondo “Randy” McCue; and daughter-in-law, Doris “Dee Dee” McCue.
She is lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law, JoAnn Thorsen; her children, Annette McCue, Keith McCue, RickeyLee (Brenda) McCue, and Kevin (Barb) McCue; her grandchildren, Heather Shaw-Theisen, Josh (Sarah) McCue, Randi (McCue) Berwick, Cody (Alex) McCue, Amanda (Corey) Johnson, and Rickey Lee McCue; and her bonus grandchildren, Shandi (Mike) Taylor, Kalani (Jade) Cheung, Tim Hatcher, and David Clark. Audrey’s love and legacy also live on through her great-grandchildren, great-great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many cherished friends.
Audrey’s kindness, generosity, and love for her family will never be forgotten. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Mile Bluff Medical Center hosts monthly diabetes discussions
If you are looking for answers and tips on how to live your life to the fullest while managing diabetes, plan to attend this month’s Diabetes Connect. At this informative and engaging discussion, Mile Bluff’s team of experts will be available to cover a variety of key topics, while you’ll also have the opportunity to connect with others and get tips from those on a similar health journey.
This event is free and open to everyone, including individuals with pre-diabetes and diabetes, as well as their loved ones and caregivers. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight toward living your best, and healthiest, life.
Diabetes Connect will be held on Thursday, February 6 at 1pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.
Registration is not required to attend. A virtual option is also available. Call 1 week in advance for details.
For more information, call 608-847-1848 or visit the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.
Mile Bluff Medical Center donates to the Hatch Public Library in Mauston
Each quarter, employees of Mile Bluff Medical Center select an organization to benefit from their “Casual for a Cause” Fridays.
To generate funds, staff members are invited to wear jeans to work and contribute a donation toward the initiative. Thanks to the generosity of Mile Bluff’s staff, the most recent fundraising drive surpassed expectations, raising more than $1,376.
In January, Mile Bluff proudly donated these funds to Hatch Public Library in Mauston, reinforcing its mission to serve the community and expand valuable resources. “This beautiful building has so much to offer, and we are always looking for ways to enhance what we provide to the community,” said Bridget, Director of Hatch Public Library. “We are humbled and excited to receive this donation and grateful to see support from our community partners,” she added.
The medical center saw this opportunity as an important way to help individuals and families continue to have access to the tools they need to connect, learn, and grow. “By supporting the Hatch Public Library, we are helping to ensure lifelong learning opportunities for our community,” said Dara Bartels, Mile Bluff’s President and CEO. “We are happy to contribute in this small way and proud to support a resource that benefits so many.”
Mile Bluff remains dedicated to supporting the community, extending its impact well beyond the walls of the medical center.
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 1/28
Girls Basketball
Mauston 57 Hillsboro 46
Marathon 65 Nekoosa 32
Stratford 68 Adams-Friendship 45
Reedsburg 67 Baraboo 44
New Lisbon 51 Ithaca 48
La Crosse Logan 42 Tomah 37
Melrose-Mindoro 60 Cashton 43
Necedah 64 La Farge 30 (Hannah Hunkins 14points)
Boys Basketball
Hillsboro 59 New Lisbon 50 (Jerry Von Falkenstein 20points)
Bangor 65 Necedah 52
Nekoosa 62 Pittsville 53
Wisconsin Dells 68 Mauston 57
Westfield 67 Poynette 55
River Valley 67 Reedsburg 58
Royall 83 Cashton 26
Brookwood 80 Wonewoc-Center 64
Kickapoo 64 Weston 54
Tomah 69 La Crosse Logan 56
Boys Hockey
Tomah/Sparta 6 Baraboo/Portage 3
Mauston Gets Things Going in 2nd Half to Down Hillsboro in GBB
The Mauston Golden Eagles overcame a slow start to down Hillsboro 57-46 in Girls Basketball action Tuesday night. Hillsboro got off to a fast start building a 17-7 lead behind hot shooting from Michelle Hora and Carmen Erickson but Mauston got back into the game with Catie Lavold attacking the basket. Mauston pulled within 29-28 before Hora beat the buzzer on a three pointer to give Hillsboro a 32-28 halftime lead. Mauston regrouped in the 2nd half getting every starter involved in the scoring. Kylie Heller and Catie Lavold each had 16points to lead Mauston while Bre Heller chipped in with 12. Carmen Erickson led the Tigers with 18points while Michelle Hora added 14. Mauston improves to 13-3 while Hillsboro drops to 12-5.
Ruet, Susan Jean Age 77 of Necedah
Susan Jean Ruet, age 77, of Necedah, WI, passed away at her home on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Necedah. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Necedah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.