Author Archive: RVPEditor

DENISE GALLO

DENISE GALLO

Denise Gallo, age 77, of Janesville, passed away Dec. 30, 2020, while at the Select Specialty Hospital in Madison with her devoted daughter and son-in-law by her side. Denise was born July 29, 1943, in Watertown, South Dakota, the daughter of Howard and Catherine (Scheiber) Shoff. She married John Gallo […]

 
 

Libraries strive to serve community needs amid pandemic Virtual offerings increase, Orfordville opts to stay open

MARY HOOKHAM The Independent-Register
Albertson Memorial Library Director Carolyn Seaver reads “Max's Christmas” by Rosemary Wells for a recent storytime recording. Because of the pandemic, Storytime is posted weekly on the Albany library’s Facebook page instead of being held in person.

  By Margaret Plevak, Correspondent In a year where so much of normal life has changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, even trips to the local library to browse the shelves, meet with book club members or take a youngster to storytime aren’t always possible. The new normal is now […]

 
 

JEAN RUTH WOODRUFF

JEAN RUTH WOODRUFF

Jean Ruth Woodruff, age 70, of Brodhead, passed away while at her home on Dec. 14, 2020. Jean was born June 30, 1950, in rural Brodhead, the daughter of Leroy and Bernice (Young) Ensor. She married Tom Woodruff on Dec. 19, 1970, at the old United Congregational Church in Brodhead. […]

 
 

ELIZABETH ANN SCHOOFF

ELIZABETH ANN SCHOOFF

Elizabeth Ann Schooff, age 92, of Brodhead, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home in Monroe. She was born June 18, 1928, to Walter and Elise (Pfisterer) Earleywine. She graduated from Brodhead High School in 1946.  She had worked for Burgess Battery and Woodstock Typewriter, […]

 
 

GREG T. FLANNERY

GREG T. FLANNERY

Greg T. Flannery, age 64, of Argyle, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Azura Memory Care in Monroe, Wisconsin. He was born March 31, 1956, the son of John and Fola (Andrews) Flannery at St. Claire Hospital. Greg grew up in Argyle, where he graduated from high school […]

 
 

To serve, protect … and play Santa Brodhead police help fulfill wishes through Shop with a Cop

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Independent-Register
	Since officers and area children can’t shop together for this year’s Shop with a Cop event, Brodhead police will make special deliveries to participating children on Dec. 19.

By Katelyn Black, Correspondent The holidays are back, and so is the Brodhead Police Department’s Shop with a Cop event. Things will look a little different this year, but the department still wants to bring joy to area children and families in the area — even if they have to […]

 
 

DAVID LEE RIESE

DAVID LEE RIESE

David Lee Riese, age 62, passed away Dec. 9, 2020, at Fort Atkinson Hospital. David was born Dec. 26, 1957, in Monroe, the son of Evelyn Elliott and Robert Riese. David graduated from Brodhead High School in 1977 and worked as a hair stylist for many years before going back […]

 
 

Brodhead superintendent plans June retirement

Brodhead School District Superintendent Leonard Lueck will retire after this school year, he announced recently. “It’s just my time to retire,” said Lueck, who noted that his decision is not related to challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lueck said he plans to spend more time with his family, which includes […]

 
 

Brodhead hoopsters start strong Boys and girls pick up season-opening wins

BECKY MALKOW The Independent-Register
	Syler Weeden pushes the ball up the floor during the Dec. 4 game versus Jefferson.

By Trenten Scheidegger, Correspondent The Brodhead boys and girls basketball teams got off to a hot start in their 2020 campaigns recently. The Brodhead boys had the first game as they traveled northeast on Dec. 4 to face off with the Jefferson Eagles in their season opener. The Cardinals dominated […]

 
 

Shining a light on Christmas cheer Decorating contests offer way to enjoy holiday displays safely

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Independent-Register
	It looks like Santa had a little trouble trying to make a quick stop at Bullwinkle’s Coffee & More in Brodhead. Brodhead chamber officials are encouraging people to enter a holiday decorating contest while sharing their holiday displays with the community this month.

By Katelyn Black, Correspondent For many, one of the best parts of Christmas — besides the holiday itself — are the lights and decorations. Luckily, for anyone in the Brodhead or Orfordville area, there will be plenty to see this December. For the second year in a row, the Brodhead […]