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Who will answer Brodhead’s 911 calls in the future?

Who will answer Brodhead’s 911 calls in the future?

By Rob Scheidegger, Brodhead Fire Chief Imagine that you call 911 and someone shows up 30 minutes later. Everyone would feel this is an unacceptable situation.  After all, most 911 calls are made because some sort of help is needed as soon as possible. Unfortunately a delayed response is becoming […]

 
 

JANE ANN DORCEY

JANE ANN DORCEY

Jane Ann (Milks) Dorcey of Janesville, age 69, died peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born in St. Clare Hospital in Monroe on Jan. 23, 1953, to Mary and Merritt Milks. She grew up in Brodhead, graduating from Brodhead High School in 1971 […]

 
 

DENNIS G. CARROLL

DENNIS G. CARROLL

Dennis G. Carroll, 83, of Albany died on Sunday, May 29, 2022, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was born to James “Harry” Sr. and Marion (Moore) Carroll on November 12, 1938, in Janesville. He grew up on a farm near Albany. He was very involved in […]

 
 

CHARLES EDWARD FRIEDERICH

CHARLES EDWARD FRIEDERICH

Charles Edward “Charlie” Friederich, 87, of Brodhead, died May 28, 2022, at SSM Health Monroe Hospice Home. His parents named him Charles Edward Friederich, but friends and loved ones called him Charlie. He was born in the small town of Western, Neb., on Friday. July 13, 1934. His father, Fred […]

 
 

6/1/22 Brodhead Shopper

6/1/22 Brodhead Shopper

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RICHARD R. KEEPERS

RICHARD R. KEEPERS

Albany – Richard R. Keepers, age 64, passed away on May 27, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born in Dodgeville, the son of Dallas and Ruby (Bailey) Keepers. He is survived by his wife, Barb (Hasler) Keepers; 2 daughters, Wendy Martin (Ryan Tway) and Tracy Gobeli; […]

 
 

JEANNE L. TALLMAN

JEANNE L. TALLMAN

It is with great sadness that the family of Jeanne Louise Tallman, age 78, announce her death on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the New Glarus Home. To know her was to love her. She was born to the late Paul and Martha (Boll) Wunderlin on Aug. 9, 1943. She […]

 
 

ANTHONY LEWIS

ANTHONY LEWIS

Anthony “Andy” Lewis, age, 59, formerly of Brodhead, died May 25, 2022 after several years of declining health. He was born on Aug. 3, 1962 to the late Lee and Wanda Lewis. He graduated from Orangeville High School and after graduation enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He spent […]

 
 

5/25/22 Brodhead Shopper

5/25/22 Brodhead Shopper

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Putnum Park Bridge nearing completion, donations sought

Putnum Park Bridge nearing completion, donations sought

  Brodhead’s signature bridge across the Mill Race in Putnam Park is nearing completion, with a cover to be installed for sheltering its users. According to organizers, due to limited funds, the roof would be shingled rather than the originally-planned, longer-lasting metal roof. Recently, however, several generous, local donors emerged […]