All Obituaries

     Nona Marie Gorman was born on March 12, 1928 in Bradford, PA to Glenn and Fern (Wheeler) Munn.  Despite growing up during the depression, she had a happy childhood. Nona and her sister, Fran had many adventures they made sure their Father never found out about. She had a passion for dance and loved to dance on roller skates.       Nona graduated from Bradford High School and a few days later married Ted Baker.  There were five daughters...

     Richard "Grizz" W. Schmitz, 59, of Sparta, died Friday, April 3, 2020 at his home.       A Celebration of Richard's Life will be held at a later time.       The Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements.  

     Jennifer E. Burkhalter, 46, of Sparta, died Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her home.       A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.       The Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements.    

     Lillian M. Kelley, 74, of Sparta, passed away, Thursday, March 26, 2020, at her home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.      

James Richard Guinn, (Grits) 72, of Sparta, died Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. He was born on August 19, 1947, to James and Suzie Pearl (Hayden) Guinn in Saltville, VA. James was a Retired Sergeant from Sparta Police Department, he was very much a family man that loved to joke around and bring the joy out of people. Throughout his life he cared about and loved the ones around him very passionately. James is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Darlene...

     Sharon Kay (Alexander) Forbush, 77, of Tomah, passed away peacefully, March 19, 2020, at the Serenity House, Tomah. She was born September 24, 1942, to Donald and Gail (Jefferies) Alexander in Sparta.      Sharon was a lifetime Ladies Auxiliary member in Wilton. She enjoyed traveling, painting scenery, camping and boating. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. She was always a happy and caring person; and was a graceful beautiful...

     Carmen T. Konop, 85, originally of Sparta, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2020, at Country Terrace Assisted Living Center, Black River Falls. She was born on December 13, 1934, to Theodore and Rachel (McClintock) Luedtke in Sand Creek.      Carmen grew up in the Sparta area and graduated from Sparta High School. She worked as a medical secretary at Gundersen in La Crosse and then St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay. Carmen loved the Green Bay...

     Alma Beranek, 77, of Sparta, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. She was born May 6, 1942 in Monroe County to Charles and Alma (Werner) Edmison.      Alma married Donald Endres to whom Donald Jr. and Gary Lee were born. They later divorced and she married Wesley Beranek. Wesley preceded her in death in 2014.      Alma is survived by her sons, Donald Jr. of New Albin, IA and Gary Lee of Lansing, IA;...

     Gene Hellman, 80, of Sparta, died Monday, March 16, 2020 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse after a brief battle with kidney cancer. He was born on October 27, 1939 in Barron, WI to Anthony and Ruth (Rammer) Hellman. He grew up in Haugen, Barron, Rice Lake, and Eau Claire. He graduated from Eau Claire Regis in 1957.      Gene served in the US Air Force after high school. He married Betty Patrow on November 10, 1962 in Eau Claire. They had six...

     Jeremiah Koehler, of Tomah and formerly of Wisconsin Dells, passed on February 28, 2020. He was born on April 24, 1985. He loved his family, animals, nature, hunting and fishing.           Jeremiah served as a Marine rifleman and martial arts instructor. He deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Khanjar, and Operation Enduring Freedom.  He retired a Sergeant and wounded warrior in...