All Obituaries

Jeannine Parise Sanborn, 81, of Sparta, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 9, 2024, at Liberty Village, Tomah, with her family by her side. Jeannine was born on June 22, 1942 to Adolphe and Leona Martin, in New Brunswick, Canada. She was raised and lived in Canada, where she met David in Perth, New Brunswick on a double date, in September 1959.  They married only a few months later on November 17, 1959. They were happily married for 64.5 years. Jeannine was a loving wife and...

Kathleen C. Mathweg, 71, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Mayo Health System in Sparta. She was born April 28, 1952, in Waupun, WI to Roy and Aileen (Pruess) Mathweg. She was baptized on May 18, 1952 at Friedens Lutheran Church in Randolph, WI. She grew up in Randolph, and graduated from Randolph High School in 1970. After high school, Kathleen attended UW-Whitewater, and graduated with a teaching degree, in 1974. Kathy, along with many of her peers, went on to earn her Masters of Education...

David G. Schuster of Sparta, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 4th, 2024 after a 4-month battle with liver cancer. He was born August 9th, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois before moving to the Sparta area. David completed the Airframe & Powerplant program through Winona State in 1984 pursuant to his passion for aviation. David then served honorably in the United States Air Force for 21 years where his assignments brought him to the Philippines, New Mexico,...

Mary Ann Russell Prado, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024, at the age of 85.  Mary was born on September 17, 1938, in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, to Howard and Evangeline Russell.  She was the only daughter. Having four brothers Howard (Spike), Doug, Tom, and David (Auggie) Mary's early years were marked by the adventurous lifestyle of an army family, moving frequently until her father's posting at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. She...

George “Dick” R. Owen, age 88, died Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 in Sparta, WI. He was the eldest of the Owen clan born on February 17, 1936, to George and Catherine (Isensee) Owen. After high school graduation, Dick worked at a local gas station and then went to work for his father at the family business, Owen’s Pool Hall. In 1958, he was drafted into the Army and was stationed in Texas. He enjoyed his time in the army and was proud that he was able to serve. He had many...

Jeanette E. Andringa, 86, of Sparta, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Sparta on December 27, 1937, to Herman and Alice (Carr) Schanhofer. She was a graduate of Sparta High School class of 1955. She married Lauren Andringa who passed away in 1987. She had one daughter, Sandra Ann. Jeanette was the Office Manager and bookkeeper for the Monroe County Highway Department for 42 years. She was an avid bowler, golfer, reader of mystery books, and yard...

Mary Ann (Cain) Brigson of Sparta, Wisconsin, was born on August 20th, 1945 to Joseph and Margaret (Boland) Cain in La Crosse, Wisconsin and went to her happy eternal home on April 2nd, 2024.  She was raised on her parents’ family farm (Hillcrest) near Rising Sun, Wisconsin.  She lived her days enthusiastically and felt truly blessed by her Lord.  She attended Lynn Grade School and Gays Mills (now North Crawford) High School graduating in 1963.  She attended Viterbo...

William “Bill” S. Olsen, 79, of Cashton, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 16th, 1944 in Sparta, WI to Egon and Hilda (Sherpe) Olsen. He grew up in Sparta and graduated from Sparta High School in 1962. He traveled and worked as a crane operator for the Railroad, retiring after 30 plus years of dedicated service, eventually settling in Cashton, WI. Beginning in his early years you could regularly find him at the local tavern playing...

Charles R. Parker, 81, of Sparta, died Saturday, March 30,2024, at Tomah Nursing and Rehab. He was born on April 22, 1942 in Knapp, WI to Charles and Petra (Peterson) Parker. Charles worked at Sparta Manufacturing for 8 years, and retired in 2006. Charles married Faye Cleveland on December 11, 1993 in Sparta. Charles is survived by wife, Faye of Sparta; son, Brandon Slawson; step children, Julie Abbott of Tomah, Mike Cleveland, Sue Cleveland of Sparta; grandchildren, Tasha Donais of...

Rita L. (Leverich) Woodworth, 86, of Sparta, died Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta.  She was born on June 9, 1937 in Sparta, WI to Jess and Neata Leverich. She married Donald “Red” Woodworth on September 2, 1955, in Sparta. In 1979, the marriage ended in divorce. Prior to her retirement, she worked at Felland’s Shoe Store in Sparta for 20 years, Brown Wohl Shoe Co in Virginia for 10 years, and Sparta Tool & Mfg. in Sparta. She was an avid...