Harvey Eness
Harvey Eness, 78, of Ontario, Wis., passed away at home Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. He was born March 5, 1943, to Thomas Harlan and Elizabeth (Olson) Eness in Ames, Iowa.
Charles (Charlie/Chuck) Fick
The youngest of seven children born to Aila and Leonard Fick, Charlie passed away peacefully in Seattle on Nov. 14, 2021.
Joseph Henry Leis
Joseph Henry Leis, 91, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Nov. 24, 2021.
Extra
Royall Education Notes: Concert dates set; district likely to run referendum in April
Scenic Bluffs offers free Affordable Care Act enrollment services
Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7
Mile Bluff: Covid surge continues to impact access to healthcare
Ontario Old-Fashioned Christmas is canceled
News
KVR Friends to sell cookies, other items
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 15–21
1960s Christmas on display at Monroe County Local History Room
Ontario-based Driftless Evergreen Co. to sell Christmas trees at Down a Country Road
Local History Room staff present at state, multi-state conferences
Archives
Norbert Joseph Leis
November 27th, 2021by County Line
Norbert Joseph Leis, 75, of rural Wilton passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, peacefully at his home farm.
Robert “Bob” Wilson
November 27th, 2021by County Line
Robert “Bob” Wilson, 74, of Tomah, died peacefully Nov. 24, 2021, at Tomah Health.
Debra Jean Rapp
November 27th, 2021by County Line
Debra Jean Rapp, 62, of Summit Ridge, Wis., passed away in the arms of her family Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Cancer, like death itself, does not discriminate. It’s often impatient, leaving those behind in bewilderment and sorrow. However, Debbie’s memories will bring strength and comfort to all who knew her.
Richard D. Zimmerman
November 22nd, 2021by County Line
Richard D. Zimmerman, 77, of Wilton passed away in his home Nov. 15, 2021, surrounded by his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Velta Zimmerman (Clark), and his father, Spencer Zimmerman.
Sister Pat Sheridan, FSPA
November 22nd, 2021by County Line
Sister Pat Sheridan, FSPA, 94, formerly of the Kendall/Elroy area, passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
Donna Rae DeWitt
November 20th, 2021by County Line
Donna Rae DeWitt, 83, of rural Ontario, Wis., passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Donna was born April 5, 1938, to Frank and Olleen (May) Castner in Colorado.
Mary Ann Schmitz
November 9th, 2021by County Line
Mary Ann Schmitz, 86, of Norwalk passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, surrounded by her family, at Rolling Hills Rehab Center in Sparta, Wis.
Harry M. Thonesen (full obituary)
November 2nd, 2021by County Line
Harry M. Thonesen, 90, of Kendall passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Harry M. Thonesen
November 2nd, 2021by County Line
Harry M. Thonesen, 90, of Kendall passed away peacefully Monday, November 1, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Richard “Dick” A. Heckart
November 2nd, 2021by County Line
Richard “Dick” A. Heckart, the son of Vernon and Vivian (McDaniel) Heckart, passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.
James “Doc” G. Moede M.D.
November 1st, 2021by County Line
James “Doc” G. Moede M.D., 78, of Elroy, Wis., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, at home.
Community
Norwalk Public Library selling Holiday Angels
Kendall group to discuss Louis L’Amour books
South Side News for Nov. 25
On Campus
Ontario Public Library will be open Friday, Saturday after Thanksgiving
Obituaries
Harvey Eness
Charles (Charlie/Chuck) Fick
Joseph Henry Leis
Norbert Joseph Leis
Robert “Bob” Wilson
Opinion
Editorial cartoon
Letter to the editor: It’s important to keep Red Cross Blood Drive in Wilton
Letter to the editor: Congress should support Medicare Advantage
Letter to the editor: Kudos to community gardeners in Norwalk, Ontario
Letter to the editor: Royall should have agreed to Oct. 21 football game with Brookwood
Backtalk
One man with a gun can change so many lives
Could revised FEMA rules improve small towns’ prospects?
Opioid crisis has been underreported
The Pledge of Allegiance’s origins
What has Facebook, other social media cost us?
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