Archive for: April, 2019

New owner of Brodhead Health and Fitness sees bright future

JEREMY GOKEY PHOTO Independent Register
Heather Chojnacki is the new owner of Brodhead Health and Fitness. She plans to add health and wellness programs and classes.

By Jeremy Gokey, Reporter – Brodhead Health and Fitness changed ownership on March 1, 2019 to Heather Chojnacki. Chojnacki cleaned and helped during vacations at Brodhead Health and Fitness prior to purchasing the business. She happened to be present when the former owner announced she was looking to sell. Chojnacki’s […]

 
 

Colette Marie Golombowski

Colette Marie Golombowski

Colette Marie Golombowski, 81, died at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota surrounded by love, songs and her family on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from complications of multiple myeloma and influenza. Colette was born January 22, 1938 to C.J. (Pat) and Christine (Jesko) Novak in Pine City, Missouri. She was raised […]

 
 

LLOYD E. THORSON

Lloyd E. Thorson, age 84, of Brodhead, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Monroe Health Care Center, Monroe, WI. He was born on Sept. 29, 1934, in Spring Valley Township, Rock County, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence and Selma (Olson) Thorson. Lloyd had worked at General Motors […]

 
 

RUTH M. CONWAY

RUTH M. CONWAY

Ruth M. Conway, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home, Monroe, WI. She was born on Oct. 10, 1928 in Brodhead, WI, the daughter of Lloyd J. and Ethel M. (Crawford) Blizard. She married Edwin H. Garber and later married Robert […]

 
 

EDITH C. KITCHEN

EDITH C. KITCHEN

Edith C. Kitchen, age 88, formerly of Brodhead, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay, WI. She was born on July 24, 1930 in Hollendale, WI, the daughter of Karl and Edna V. (Jacobson) Bollerud. She married Leonard J. Kitchen on […]

 
 

4/3/19 Brodhead Shopper

4/3/19 Brodhead Shopper

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Brodhead Memorial Public Library April news

National Library Week is April 7 – 13. National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year’s theme, Libraries = Strong Communities, illustrates how today’s libraries are at the heart of our cities, […]

 
 

Brodhead softball begins season

By Trent Scheidegger, Reporter – The Brodhead Lady Cards have finally begun their 2019 softball season as they look to build off their success from last year.  Coming off a 15-10 2018 season, head coach Tommy Meier is entering his fourth season with the Cardinals and hopes to continue improving […]

 
 

Cardinal baseball earns shutout in season opener

MANDY FIELDS PHOTO Independent Register
 Senior Quinton Kammerer delivers the first pitch for the Cardinals.

By Trent Scheidegger, Reporter – The Brodhead-Juda baseball team got off to a hot start last Tuesday when they hosted Albany-Monticello for a battle of the coops. Following a rough 3-21 season the Cardinals look to turn thing around.  Head Coach Aaron Guilbault expects them to do exactly that as […]