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Latest mural honors firefighters

ERICA GOKEY PHOTO The Independent-Register
The finished mural consists of 12 painted panels.

By Erica Gokey, Staff Writer – Members of the Brodhead Fire Department were hard at work on Saturday, Sept. 29. Using the department’s ladder truck, the volunteers lifted board by board to complete Brodhead’s latest mural. Assembly began around 6 a.m. and was completed by 11:30 a.m. The mural is […]

 
 

Brodhead Optimists hold annual awards banquet

MICHELE BENESH PHOTO The Independent-Register
Wayne Dieckhoff presents Rich Vogel, Optimist President, with the Optimist of the Year award.

By Michele Benesh, Correspondent – The Brodhead Optimist Club held its annual awards banquet at Fibs North on Thursday, Sept. 27, with several special guests in attendance. Following the meal, Lyle Merriam, the Great Plains Region vice president-elect, spoke to the group about how he came to join Optimists and […]

 
 

9/26/18 Brodhead Shopper

9/26/18 Brodhead Shopper

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ROGER B. STEPHAN

ROGER B. STEPHAN

Roger B. Stephan, 73 of Albany died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born on March 16, 1945 in rural Rock County, the son of George and Greta (Boozel) Stephan. Roger was a farmhand for several farmers over the years. He is survived by two sisters: […]

 
 

WAYNE ALLEN ROHLOFF

WAYNE ALLEN ROHLOFF

Wayne Allen Rohloff, 87, passed away at home on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. He was born in Janesville on May 4, 1931, the son of Elmer and Lilas (Notbohm) Rohloff. After graduating from high school, Wayne served in the U.S. Navy.  Wayne married Joyce V. Kelly on April 2, 1952, […]

 
 

RAMON L. HAGEDORN

RAMON L. HAGEDORN

Ramon L. Hagedorn, 80, of Brodhead, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Sept. 16. He was born on Sept. 27, 1937 in Neillsville, Wis., the son of Herman and Gertrude (Gress) Hagedorn. He married Delores Morton on June 29, 1991 in Monroe. Ramon was a graduate of Neillsville […]

 
 

GUSTAVE “GUS” E. BONIER

GUSTAVE “GUS” E. BONIER

Gustave “Gus” E. Bonier, 79, of Brodhead, passed away on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at his home. He was born on Oct. 30, 1938 in Beloit, the son of Gustav and Adelaide (Stowell) Bonier. He married Jean A. Wyss of Monroe on April 15, 1967. Gus graduated from Beloit Memorial […]

 
 

DOROTHY E. BLADORN

DOROTHY E. BLADORN

Dorothy E. Bladorn, 88, died on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at Woods Crossing, Brodhead. She was born Feb. 1, 1930 in the Town of Spring Valley, the daughter of Frederick and Selma (Hain) Willing. She graduated from Orfordville High School in 1947. Dorothy married Frederick Bladorn on Nov. 11, 1949 […]

 
 

Brodhead-Juda succumbs to East Troy

MANDY FIELDS PHOTO The Independent-Register
Swarmed by East Troy defenders, Jeffery Williams pushed for positive yards.

By Trenten Scheidegger, Sports correspondent – Brodhead-Juda was in must-win territory last Friday.  The Cardinals came into the game carrying a 2-3 record, prepared to face off with the East Troy Trojans.  The Trojans, who came into the game with a 4-1 record, proved to be a tough opponent for […]

 
 

Cardinals overwhelmed by Eagles

MANDY FIELDS PHOTO The Independent-Register
Alexis Oliver delivers a strong attack to the Eagles.

By Trenton Scheidegger, Sports correspondent – Brodhead Cardinal’s volleyball team suffered their first conference loss of the season last Tuesday. Brodhead hosted Jefferson on their home court, but were unable to defend.  Brodhead Senior Alexis Oliver kicked off the night with an incredible rendition of the National Anthem. Pick up […]