Independent Register

Bonita “Bonnie” Solchenberger

Bonita “Bonnie”  Solchenberger

Bonita “Bonnie” E. Solchenberger, age 67, of Brodhead, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was born on February 21, 1950 in Hillsboro, WI, the daughter of Martin and Mabel (McNamer) Connors. She married Dennis D. Solchenberger on March 16, 1973 in Kenosha, WI. Bonnie owned […]

 
 

Brodhead veterinarian honored for commitment to techs

Brodhead veterinarian honored for commitment to techs

By Ryan Broege, Editor – Dr. Ray Pawlisch of the Brodhead Veterinary Clinic has been named the 2017 Wisconsin Veterinary Technician Association “Veterinarian of the Year.” Pawlisch was nominated by two Certified Veterinary Technicians who have been working side-by-side with Pawlisch for decades, Laurie Exum and Laurie Ganshert-Slusser. The two […]

 
 

Kent Joranlien Family Pledges $125,000 to Kelch Aviation Museum

Kent Joranlien Family Pledges $125,000 to Kelch Aviation Museum

The family of the late Kent Joranlien of Poynette, Wis. has pledged $125,000 to the Kelch Aviation Museum at Brodhead Airport. The funds will be used to build the “Kent E. Joranlien Memorial Fellowship Hall in the new museum facility planned for construction in 2018. Kent Joranlien was a founding […]

 
 

Cardinals run in middle of pack at Conference Strong individual performances from young runners paint rosy future for team

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – A handful of brilliant individual performances propelled the Cardinal girls to fourth and Cardinal boys to fifth place at the Rock Valley conference meet last Thursday. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater hosted the meet. The Cardinals had two runers finish in the top 10 in the […]

 
 

Cardinals whooped by Trojans in season closer

Cardinals whooped by Trojans in season closer

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – In a steady downpour the East Troy Trojans picked up a 34-0 Rock Valley victory over the Brodhead-Juda (2-7 Rock Valley, seventh place) Cardinals in the regular season finale last Friday. The Trojans marched 68-yards on six plays on the opening drive of the game […]

 
 

In writing book, local woman strengthens her faith

In writing book, local woman  strengthens her faith

By Ryan Broege, Editor Brodhead resident Kim Johnson has penned a collection of religious devotionals titled, “Shut Up and Listen!: Lessons God was Teaching Me When I Didn’t Realize I was Learning.” The book, just over 200 pages, is a collection of experiences drawn directly from Johnson’s life that was […]

 
 

Committee, leaders: site ideally suited for project

Committee, leaders: site  ideally suited for project

By Ryan Broege, Editor The former fitness center at 804 23rd St. in Brodhead is uniquely suited to meet the city’s needs for a senior center, as well as host of other needs, according to members of the senior center committee, some of whom were part of the original committee […]

 
 

10/11/17 Shopper

10/11/17 Shopper

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John A. Komperda

John A. Komperda

John A. Komperda, born July 12, 1954 in Chicago, Ill., died Oct. 2, 2017, in Albany, Wis. John attended Catholic schools in Chicago and was a life-long learner: a knowledgeable fan of history, rock n roll, movies and American culture from all decades of his life and could converse about […]

 
 

Earl L. Tate – DEATH NOTICE

Brodhead – Earl L. Tate, 85, of Brodhead, passed away on Friday at his home.  Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at the D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home, Brodhead, Wis. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at the funeral […]