All Obituaries

DeWitt H. Woodworth, 83, of Sparta, died Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born in Sparta on August 25, 1942 to Donald and Mary (Standiford) Woodworth. He grew up in Sparta and graduated from Sparta High School. DeWitt served in the US Navy from 1960 until his honorable discharge in 1963. He worked at Northern Engraving in Sparta and Holmen. He was a member of the Sparta Eagles Club, Military Order of Cootie, and was Commander for the VFW Post 2112 of Sparta. He ...

George E. Martin, 78, of Sparta, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, in La Crosse. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, with Chaplain Priscilla Hemmersbach officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at American Legion Post 100 in Sparta. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. ...

Victoria L. Kranz, 56, of Black River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026.  Born December 3, 1969 in Lacrosse, WI, Tori grew up in West Salem, where she graduated from West Salem High School. In 1991, she had her son Zachery and moved to Cataract shortly thereafter. She worked at Northern Engraving, R & R Jones Dairy (the family farm), Annies Pretzels, and Walmart in Sparta then Black River Falls, where she became an optician. In 2016 She married Paul Kranz. She ...

Bryan D. Bowman Sr., 54, of Sparta, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at his home. Services will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com. Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Duane Harry Hobson was born on October 11, 1938, in Leon, Wisconsin, to Gladys (Johnson) Hobson and Harry Hobson. He peacefully passed away at his residence on June 28, 2026, at the age of 87. Duane was married to Jane Ellen Jones on September 9, 1961.  He served honorably in the United States Navy as an aircraft mechanic. Duane was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. He dedicated over 40 years as the Agriculture Manager of the Co-op Exchange. Additionally, Duane ...

Nora L. Green, 65, of Sparta, passed away on June 8, 2026 at her home. She was born on July 20, 1960, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Nora (Turner) Green. She was raised on the family farm in Merrillan, Wisconsin. Nora dedicated many years to her career, working at Northern Engraving in Sparta for 15 years, Spartek for 5 years, and Fast Corporation for 25 years. She was respected by her coworkers and took pride in her work ethic and commitment. Outside of work, Nora enjoyed ...

Marvin H. Brueggen, 80, of Sparta passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Sparta. He was born on September 13, 1945 at St. Mary’s Ridge, to Bernard and Nora (Schmitz) Brueggen. Marvin went to grade school at St. Mary’s Ridge, and attended Cashton High School. Marvin moved to Sparta in 1965, where he worked at Northern Engraving for many years, then later worked at Brenengen’s Chevrolet. On September 15, 1990 he was united in marriage to Carol ...

Dennis D. Schaller, 76, of Sparta passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Serenity House, Tomah. He was born August 3, 1949 to Leo and Adah (Freng) Schaller in La Crosse. He grew up in Bangor and graduated from Bangor High School. Dennis married Virginia Wegner on November 25, 1967, in La Crosse. He enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1967 and served until 1971, when he was honorably discharged as Corporal. During his military service, he and Virginia lived throughout the US. He was also ...

Phyllis E. Aney, 90, of Sparta, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. She was born on March 16, 1936 to Erwin and Thelma Brey, in Ontario, WI. She was raised in Cannon Valley, and attended Sparta High School. Phyllis married Duane Aney on July 18, 1953. She worked at Sparta Floral for many years, and enjoyed her time there. She then worked at Rolling Hills for over 20 years, as a CNA. Phyllis is survived by her children, Rodney (Sue) Aney, and Steven (Cindy) Aney; grandchildren, Tammy ...

Carolyn F. Miller, 77, of Tomah passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, La Crosse surrounded by her husband and children. She was born on September 17, 1948 to Albert and Martha (Pokrand) Knutson, in Sparta, WI. She grew up there, and attended Sparta High School. She married Stanley Miller on October 27, 1966 in South Dakota. Together they had 3 children. Carolyn enjoyed doing puzzle books, taking care of her dog, listening and dancing to live music, and most ...