By Mary Hookham, Correspondent Many farmers believe in being eternal optimists. Technology woes, mental health issues and fluctuating commodity prices have optimists feeling saddened this year. But farmers are looking to the future for hope, better prices and fewer sources of stress. “We have to remember that farmers and agribusinesses […]
Duane and Karen “Kay” (Teal) Malcook of Brodhead, both passed away on Oct. 9, 2020. Duane passed away while under hospice care at Agrace Janesville inpatient unit and later that evening, Kay passed away while at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe. Duane was born Dec. 17, 1941, in Brodhead, […]
By Mary Hookham, Correspondent Glenn and Joann Brewer’s three adult children, Tami, Traci and Tony, are grateful for the lessons their parents taught them. The most important lesson is how to be happy doing the work that needs to be done each day on the family’s dairy and crop farm […]
By Katelyn Black, Correspondent With the fall season in full swing, Brodhead’s Ten Eyck Orchard is as busy as ever. Located along Wisconsin Highway 11 just outside of town, the orchard is owned by fifth- and sixth-generation farmers Rob and Drew Ten Eyck. Because of the lack of labor and […]
By Dan Moeller, CORRESPONDENT Brodhead’s Fire & Ice festival has been canceled for this year because of the coronavirus. The festival is traditionally held the first weekend in December. Brodhead Chamber of Commerce President Michael Lowery made the announcement in an Oct. 3 email. “Working closely with our team of […]
Jim St. John, 75, of Saratoga Springs, New York, died Sept. 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Nanci; and siblings, Bill (Carol) St. John and Jane St. John. At a later date, there will be a celebration of his life. He is missed and moved by all who […]
Robert E. Miller, age 26, of Brodhead, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at his grandparents’ house. He was born on April 20, 1994, at Beloit Memorial Hospital in Beloit, Wisconsin, the son of Allen and Ellen (Gilbank) Miller. Robert attended school at The Wisconsin Center […]
Jean Ann McClaren, age 81, passed away Sept. 26, 2020, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. Jean was born Oct. 31, 1938, in Spring Grove Township, the daughter of Alfred and Alice (Malcook) Gadow. Jean was married to Monte McClaren on Oct. 8, 1960, in Beloit, Wisconsin. Jean was a Brodhead […]
Hilary Blyth Bauman, 57, of Albany, passed away peacefully at a hospital in Washington, Missouri, on Oct. 1, 2020, with loved ones at her side. She was born June 1, 1963, in Milwaukee. While Hilary, John, son Tyler and his girlfriend, Gaby, were on a getaway last weekend in Hermann, […]
By Katelyn Black, Correspondent Brodhead’s Kelch Aviation Museum is raising money to construct its Phase II building before officially opening its display to the public this spring. Currently located inside their Phase I hangar, this large collection of historical planes was once owned by Wisconsin airplane fanatic, Alfred Kelch. Kelch […]