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MARY ELLEN SEIFERT

MARY ELLEN SEIFERT

Mary Ellen Seifert, age 88, passed away July 20, 2021, while at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville. Mary Ellen was born Sept. 6, 1932, in West Allis, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Isabelle (Risch) Widish.  She married Robert F. Seifert on June 26, 1954, in Sullivan Wisconsin. Mary Ellen and […]

 
 

7/21/21 Brodhead Shopper

7/21/21 Brodhead Shopper

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Dream project takes off as aviation museum opens July 23 Brodhead airport attraction offers education for all ages

PHOTO SUBMITTED The Independent-Register
	The Kelch Aviation Museum at Brodhead airport will celebrate its grand opening this weekend. Years of fundraising and countless hours of volunteer work have gone into making the opening possible.

By Katelyn Black, Correspondent After five years of planning and fundraising, Brodhead’s Kelch Aviation Museum is finally opening to the public. Starting at 10 a.m. Friday, July 23, and running through the weekend, the new attraction — located at Brodhead Airport — is hosting a grand opening event, complete with […]

 
 

MAKENZI P. HARNISH

MAKENZI P. HARNISH

Makenzi Pauline Harnish, age 21, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a car accident on July 16, 2021. Makenzi was born Oct. 1, 1999, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Loretta Visger and David Harnish. Makenzi was a Brodhead High School salutatorian and graduate in 2018 and was currently […]

 
 

7/14/21 Brodhead Shopper

7/14/21 Brodhead Shopper

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Swim team members build skills while having fun

MARY HOOKHAM PHOTO The Independent-Register
	Students on the BLAST swim team practice laps in the pool in Brodhead on a hot July afternoon.

By Mary Hookham, Correspondent Students on the Brodhead Local Area Swim Team — or BLAST — are learning life skills in the pool while spending time with friends. “It’s a really relaxed atmosphere with BLAST,” said Tyler Urness, Brodhead pool manager. The season always begins in mid-June and runs through […]

 
 

JANICE SCHIMMEL

JANICE SCHIMMEL

Janice Schimmel, age 92, died on July 5, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 29, 1928, on the farm in Sumpter, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Mabel Cramblett. Janice graduated from Blue River High School.  She started her career in Milwaukee, […]

 
 

7/7/21 Brodhead Shopper

7/7/21 Brodhead Shopper

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VICTORIA A. CRAIN

VICTORIA A. CRAIN

Victoria Ann Crain (nee Teale), 75, passed away on June 9, 2021. She was born in Monroe, Wisconsin, on Dec. 25, 1945, the daughter of the late Louis and Lucy (nee Wierzba) Teale. Victoria graduated from Albany High School in 1964. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, […]

 
 

BARBARA J. BISHOP

BARBARA J. BISHOP

Barbara Jean (Elam) Bishop, age 63, passed away July 2, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family, which was just the way she wanted. Barb was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Virginia (Pickett Elam) Hurt and Allen Elam. Barbara was happily married to Harry (Butch) Bishop for 40 years. […]