All Obituaries

Daniel (Dan) Thomas Loeffelholz, 64, of Sparta, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born on April 23rd, 1962, in Sparta to George and Emma (Cordner) Loeffelholz. He met the love of his life, Michelle (Koskovich) Loeffelholz in 1991. They were inseparable ever since. They were united in marriage on December 5th, 1992. Within 5 years of marriage, they welcomed three children into the world; Scott, Nicole and Tyler. Of course, his life would never be complete without his beloved dogs and ...

Janice Y. Timmons, 87, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Vernon Manor Nursing Home in Viroqua, WI, where she had resided for the past ten years. Janice was born on March 17, 1938, to Richard and Freda (Hoffland) Gorman. She grew up in the Viroqua area and graduated from Viroqua High School. Following high school, she attended the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse for two years, earning her teaching degree. In 1957, Janice married Bruce Moore. Together they ...

Joan Kaye Roche (Scherer), 69, passed away on February 9, 2026. She was born on April 13, 1956, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, to Harvey and Ethylin Scherer, and grew up in the close‑knit community of Juneau, WI. Joan attended Dodgeland High School and later continued her education at Marion University. In 1978, Joan set out on a new adventure and moved to Montana. It was there that she met the man who would one day become her soulmate, Monte. Their journey together wasn’t always simple, ...

Margaret “Dolly” M. Heintz, 101, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at her home, in Onalaska. She was born on September 16, 1924 to Leo and Bertha (Herricks) Schroeder, on St. Mary’s Ridge. Dolly grew up on the Ridge, and attended a 1 room school house until 8th grade, then Cashton High School, where she graduated. Dolly married Linus Heintz on April 22, 1950. They lived in Wilton, then moved to Tomah in 1959. They eventually settled in Sparta, in 1973. Dolly was a ...

Jason Janusheske, 55, died April 12, 2026 in Briarcliff, TX. He was born on July 19, 1970, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Sparta, WI to William and Edith Janusheske Richmond. Jason was united in marriage to Michele Faulkner on March 17, 2012 in Austin, TX. Jason graduated from Sparta Senior High School, and later earned a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from University of WI- Stevens Point. He later became a certified massage therapist, a profession that truly reflected his gift ...

Michael Joe (Mike) Johnson January 11, 1956 – May 1, 2026 Michael Joe (Mike) Johnson, 70, of Sparta, passed peacefully at home after a hard fought battle with cancer. Mike was the youngest son of Kenneth and Dorothy (Middleton) Johnson, who preceded him in death, along with his brother Nelvin Johnson, brothers-in-law Gary Ewers and Robert Hammer, and his nephew Gregory Hammer.  A proud graduate of Sparta Senior High School in 1974, Mike went on to dedicate over 35 years of ...

Carlene J. Thompson, 28, of Holmen, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born on September 23, 1997, to Gary Isensee and Patrice Zietlow. Carlene was the kind of person who left pieces of light behind wherever she went. She had a smile that could soften even the hardest days, and a laugh that made everyone around her feel alive for a moment. There was something so beautiful about the way she existed in the world – gentle yet unforgettable. She carried so much love inside of her ...

Duane E. Miller, 87, of Sparta passed on Sunday, May 3, 2026 surrounded by family, at his home. He was born on November 15, 1938 to Edmond and Josephine (Jordan) Miller Jr. on French Island. He grew up in Leon, and graduated from Sparta High School in 1958. After high school, Duane joined the Army National Guard. He met Lois Hoag, and they were married on September 19, 1959 in Warrens. Duane worked as a mechanic for Jelco Bus, and Jackson Chevrolet; and the Monroe County Highway ...

Ronald “Ron” E. Mitchell, 89, of Sparta, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Emplify by Gundersen, La Crosse. He was born on February 4, 1937, in La Crosse, to Lester and Luella (Luckason) Mitchell. He grew up in the Portland, WI area, and graduated from Cashton High School. After high school, Ron worked as a farmhand in the Cashton and Sparta area. He was then hired June 1st, 1968, by DHIA of Monroe County, where he served as manager for 58 years. In addition, he was ...

Dorothy M. Zillmer, 100, of Sparta, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Bridge Path, Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta. She was born on May 9, 1925 to Emil and Sophia (Sinner) Vieth, in Sparta. She graduated from Sparta High School. Dorothy worked as a Dental Hygienist at Fort McCoy. Then during WWII, she worked at a factory in St. Paul. She married Richard Miller from Tomah, when he was in the Air Force. They were only married a few years, before he passed away from an electrical accident. ...