All Obituaries

Vera (Sally) J. Shann, 97, of Sparta, died May 28, 2023, at Morrow Memorial Home. She was born April 12, 1926, to Clinton and Frances (Sheldon) Lint. 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.

Frances Field, 101, of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in La Crosse. She was born on October 7, 1921 in Madison, WI to Raymond and Margaret Corcoran. She graduated from West High School in Madison. Fran loved to dance; and it was here that she met Thomas K. Field in 1939.  Tom and Fran were united in marriage in 1941. While Tom was in the service, she spent time in Chicago, Little Rock, AR, and DeRidder, LA before returning to Madison with...

Stephen "Pete" Mc Credden, 86, of Sparta, died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta. 

Jeff A. Rugg, 64, of St. Paul, MN died on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at University of MN Hospital in Minneapolis. He was born on November 14, 1958 to Allen and Donna (Fisher) Rugg, in Sparta, WI. He grew up in Sparta, and graduated from Sparta High School. Jeff graduated from WWTC with a degree in welding. After college, he moved to Minneapolis, where he worked for 40 years. Jeff loved to listen to Rock ‘n Roll, ride Harley motorcycles, hunt and fish.  He will be remembered for his...

Todd Alan Shapiro (Mathison), 59, of Sparta, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from a massive heart attack. Todd was born August 19, 1963 to Thomas J. and Sharon D. Mathison at St Mary’s Hospital in Sparta, WI. Todd attended Sparta High School. He later went on to work on several farms and The Fox Hole Pub with his brother T.J. He also worked at the former restaurants, Sparta Grill and Coach House. During his free time, he loved to watch the Packers,...

Allen Wilmer Huber passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Sunday, May 14, 2023, after a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on April 19, 1954, in Sparta to Wilmer and Winnifred (Lash) Huber. Allen met Diane Baumer in 1979. They were married on June 27, 1981, and had 2 sons. Allen worked at Country Farm Supply for 43 years. Allen was a proud father and grandfather who enjoyed quality time with family. He loved to give his grandkids 4-wheeler rides and take...

Clarice H. Button, 98, of Sparta passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Sparta. She was born on July 29, 1924 to Charles and Hazel (Dell) Posvic, in Black River Falls. She grew up on the family farm in Melrose, and graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1942. Clarice married the love of her life, Lyman L. Button, on January 6, 1945 at Melrose Methodist Church. Together, they had 3 children and built their home in Farmer’s Valley. She and Lyman...

Earl Tichenor, 97, of Bangor, passed away on May 9, 2023, at RBI Caring Hearts in Bangor. Earl Victor Tichenor was born in Sparta, WI, on March 13, 1926, to Victor and Esther (Wegner) Tichenor. When Earl was a toddler, the family moved from a rented farm in “Big Creek” to a small farm in “Little Creek,” just west of Sparta. Life was not easy growing up during the Great Depression, but Earl and his brothers learned the value of hard work and appreciation for what they...

The world lost a great fisherman, father, husband, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend. Steven J Gordon, 59, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Wednesday, January 11th. Steve was born on May 15th, 1963 to Julia Temple and Richard Gordon in Bloomington, IL. Steve grew up in Bloomington and joined the National Guard in 1980. He came to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin for training during the summer of 1981 and ended up staying.  He married Peggy Thomas in 1982 and together they had...

Ardel L.  (Brockman) Lakowske was born on May 29, 1938 to Samuel and Electa (Shaw) Brockman, in Sparta. She attended Rockland and Sparta area schools. Ardel married Victor Lakowske on January 20, 1968 in Sparta, and gained 3 step-children.  She was a homemaker, a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, and Community of Christ. She also taught Sunday school and enjoyed doing crafts and reading.   Ardel passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta, at the age of...