All Obituaries

     Clair K. Schaitel, 61, of Sparta, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Sparta, with Father Eric Berns officiating. Burial will be at a later time in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Sparta.      Family and friends are invited to call from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on...

     James M. Endres, 87, of Sparta, passed away peacefully January 14, 2019 at his home.  One of ten children, he was born on August 24, 1931 to George and Leone (Alton) Endres.  He grew up in rural Sparta on the family farm.      Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1953.  After that he became a business owner in Sparta.       Jim was the proud father of nine children and worked very hard all his life to provide for all...

Robert (Bob) S. Brooks, of rural Leon, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 8, 1949 to Selvia and Dorothy (Irons) Brooks in Grandin, Missouri. Bob graduated from Bangor High School in 1967. Right out of high school, he enlisted in the Marines and served two tours in Vietnam, being wounded twice and earning a Purple Heart and other medals. He finished his military service in 1971 returning to the Sparta area. Soon after, he lost his leg due to an...

     Jaden Allen Stalsberg, 9, of Sparta, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester, MN. He was born in La Crosse, WI to Warren Jr. and Terri (Finch) Stalsberg.      Jaden was an energetic, happy, silly little boy who was full of life. He loved swimming, coloring, drawing, playing with his best friend, Jaron, and playing tetherball with his sister, Caitlynn. He loved being outdoors.      Jaden is survived by his...

Bernice J. VanWormer, 78 of La Crosse and formerly of Sparta, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. She was born August 15, 1940 to the late Veron VanWormer and Gertrude (Vian) Rhode in Sparta. Bernice attended grew up in the Sparta area and attended Sparta High School. Following high school she became a Home Health Aide until her passing. Bernice loved the outdoors, especially fishing, camping and sitting on her swing. She also enjoyed shopping. Bernice is...

     Terry “T.C.” Carlisle passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 20, 2018 after a long battle with COPD. He was born in Sparta, Wisconsin on June 29, 1948, the third child of Kenneth and Rosellen Carlisle.        He spent his early years at the family farm, generally causing a ruckus. After serving his country as a Marine during the Vietnam War, T.C. spent time traveling the country. He loved sharing his stories of living...

     Margaret J. Eddy, 80, of Sparta, died Monday, December 17, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 25, 1938 in Sparta to Abe and Mary (O’Neil) Andringa.      Margaret married Richard H. Eddy on February 1, 1958 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Sparta.  This past February they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.  Margaret worked as a secretary for the Monroe County Civil Defense office for many years.  In retirement...

Ruby D. Olsen, 95, of Rockland, passed away, Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta.  She was born in the Town of Portland, Wisconsin on February 10, 1923 to Alfred and Emma (Homstad) Amundson. Ruby married Fay Olsen June 21, 1947 in the parsonage of the Lutheran Church in Cashton. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1974. Ruby was a lifelong member of Fish Creek Ridge Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed quilting for the church.  She also enjoyed...

Rhonda M. Woods, 43, of Tomah, died Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born December 21, 1974 to Richard and Luella (Irvin) Stevens in Valley City, ND. Rhonda graduated from Sparta High School. After high school, she worked as a daycare provider. Rhoda then began working for Gordy’s Country Market and eventually Festival Foods in Tomah. She enjoyed golfing and fishing. Rhonda is survived by her parents, Richard and Luella Stevens; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was...

Darwin B Culpitt, age 81, of Sparta, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at Morrow Memorial Home – Nursing Care in Sparta, Wisconsin. He was born February 7, 1937, to Clinton Burdette and Mildred Josephine (Schiller) Culpitt in Sparta, Wisconsin.  He grew up on the family farm and attended Brackett grade school and Sparta High School. Darwin was united in marriage to Kathleen Marie Thurston on January 6, 1962 in Sparta, Wisconsin. They were divorced on October 19, 1981. Darwin...