All Obituaries

Donald 'Don' David Vandervort, 97, passed away on April 12, 2026, at the Bridge Path, Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta. Don was born in Sparta, Wisconsin on August 18, 1928, the second son of Harold and Hazel (Janes) Vandervort. He grew up in Sparta, attended the Depot Primary and Ward Schools, and graduated from Sparta High School with the Class of 1946.  Don then briefly attended the University of Wisconsin and worked at various jobs until he was drafted into the Army in 1950. After ...

Pauline M. Drew, 45, of Sparta, WI, passed away on November 24, 2025, at her home in Sparta. She was born on April 6, 1980, in La Crosse, WI, to Richard and Leona Drew. Pauline grew up in Sparta and graduated from Sparta High School in 1998. After graduation, she pursued a career in nursing, a field where she cared deeply for the people she served. Pauline had her first child Madison. She later married Ryan Antony at Trinity Lutheran in Sparta WI, Together, they had two children, Kara and ...

Nicholas F. (Antony) Dunnum, 62, of Sparta passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born on April 27, 1963 to Nicholas F. and Janice C. (Young) Antony. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Puent; siblings, David (Peggy) Dunnum, Mischell Markin, Michael (Mary) Antony, Terri (Roger) Kendhammer, Scott (Amy) Dunnum, and Nicolette/Nikki (Steve) Oesterle; special family friend, Deanna Rabuck; in-laws, Rich and Sally Puent, Kimberly (Scott) Schamens and Richard Puent Jr.; as well as many ...

James “Jim” C. Edwards, 90, of Sparta, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center in Sparta. Jim was born on March 10, 1935, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Conan and B. Marjorie (Gottsch-Rice) Edwards. He graduated from Port Edwards High School and went on to attend college, later earning his Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. Jim married Karen Hibbard in 1963. Jim proudly served his country in the United ...

Jerome (Jerry) H. Schanhofer, 79, of Sparta passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on December 17, 1946 to John L. and Frances (Creviston) Schanhofer, in Sparta. He grew up in Sparta, and graduated from Sparta High School. He met JoAn Johnson in 1985. They were married in 1987. They lived in Sparta, and had their son, Alex in 1988. Jerry farmed throughout his childhood. He worked in the Tool and Die field, at Northern Engraving for over 40 ...

William “Bill” S. Brueggen, 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Sparta, Wisconsin. He was born July, 15, 1958 to Silverius “Shorty” and Beatrice “Betty” (Von Ruden) Brueggen in Cashton, Wisconsin. He grew up in Cashton and Sparta, graduating from Sparta High School in 1976. Bill married his beloved wife Donna (Williams) on July 25, 1981. They were married almost 45 years, living and raising their children just outside Sparta. Bill was lovingly ...

Lon H. Wittmershaus, 71, of Sparta, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Tomah Nursing and Rehab Center, Tomah. He was born on June 26, 1954 to August and LaRayne (Hagen) Wittmershaus. He grew up in Bangor, then moved to Sparta. He graduated from Sparta High School. Lon married Verna Kvistad, they later divorced. He then married Marilyn Stuart, they later divorced. Lon drove school bus for Jelco in Onalaska and Sparta. He also worked for the Postal Service, as well as Sparta Parks and ...

Robin A. Aney, 64, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, March, 10, 2026 at his home. He will be greatly missed and deeply loved always by his family and friends.  Robin always had a smile and enjoyed making people laugh. He was a people person and also enjoyed music, Concert in the Park, Butterfest, camping, and fishing. Robin is survived by his mother, Phyllis; brothers, Steve (Cindy) Aney and Rodney (Sue) Aney; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, ...

Elvera “Tootie” Elizabeth Bernett received her angel wings on March 6, 2026 at the age of 94 at the Morrow Home in Sparta. She was lovingly surrounded by her family. Tootie was born on October 8, 1931 in Sparta to Robert and Ruth (Kremmer) Wegner. Tootie spent her early years living on the farm in Little Falls and graduated from Sparta High School in 1949. She worked part-time at Schultz Bros. 5 and 10, Max Sparta Café and Northern States Power. In 1950 she was united in ...

Diane Elizabeth Kinsland, 78, of Clarksville, TN passed away March 11, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1947 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to James and Marjorie Brower. Diane enjoyed cooking, baking, and sewing, and she took great pride in caring for others through both her work and her hobbies. She worked at Rolling Hills, where she spent many years as a CNA and dietary aide. Diane worked for many years at the Morrow Home in Sparta, Wisconsin, where she served as the head cook and a dietary aide, ...