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Bruce E. Volden, age 73, passed away June 28, 2024.    Memorial services for Bruce will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Vang Lutheran Church in Westby. Pastor Alyssa Weaver will officiate. Burial with full military honors will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Torkelson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com. Source: WRJC.com

Nekoosa Papermakers   2023 Record: 3-6 (2-5 Central Wisconsin Large)   Head Coach: Derek Baker (2nd Season 3-6 Record)   Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 3-6 (1-6 South Central Conference)     Players to Watch: QB/DB Nash Krcmar RB/LB Francisco Vega RB/DB Jacob Bertling WR/DB Branden Winteland       Team Preview: The Nekoosa Papermakers are back in the South Central Conference after a brief absence.  The Papermakers have not had a lot of success over recent years but have some young talent on this years team.  Nash Krcmar led the team in passing and rushing last season and is back to lead the offense.  Krcmar ran for nearly 600yards and threw

Terrence G. “Slo” Edwards, age 83, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his home.   A celebration of life will be from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Connell’s Cedar Shack in Adams, WI. Terrence was born November 30, 1940, in Elgin, Illinois to Milton and Betsy (Mahoney) Edwards. He married Kathleen “Mutz” Wilson “on March 18, 1977, in Kane County, Geneva, Illinois. Slo worked 33 years for ITW Buildex in Illinois before he retired and moved to Adams County. He loved the Cubs & Bears, playing the machines at bars, and spending time with Mutz. He had a great sense

Robert J. “Bob” Watson, age 73 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Gundersen Health Services in La Crosse.   He was born on August 5, 1951, the son of Bernard and Mary (Malphy) Watson in Hillsboro.  Robert graduated from the Hillsboro High School in 1969.    Robert was united in marriage to Jean A. Fronk on June 12, 1982.   Bob worked in several different mechanic or maintenance positions, including Ken’s Mobil, Farmer’s Co-op, M & J Auto, Christmas Mountain Resort and Whitehall Specialties.   Bob also spent many years active in emergency services in the area.  He served as an EMT in Hillsboro

Michael G. Bloomer Jr., known affectionately to friends and family as Mike, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, due to complications from cardiac stenosis. Born on January 29, 1959, in Fairfax, VA, Mike’s life journey of 65 years was marked by an unwavering dedication to his loved ones, a passion for the outdoors, and an earnest commitment to his community in Necedah, WI, where he spent his final moments surrounded by the warmth of family.   Mike’s early years in Virginia set the stage for a life rich in love and adventure. His youthful spirit was a beacon that continued to shine brightly as he ventured into the world,