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TERRY LEE WENGER

TERRY LEE WENGER

Terry Lee Wenger, age 69, of Brodhead, passed away on Dec. 3, 2020, at the Monroe Hospital. Terry was born March 3, 1951, in Monroe, the son of John and Bell (Knudtson) Wenger. Terry married Donna Meyer on April 22, 1972, and she preceded him in death in 2013. Terry […]

 
 

12/2/20 Brodhead Shopper

12/2/20 Brodhead Shopper

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ROBERT JASON MURRAY

ROBERT JASON MURRAY

Robert Jason Murray, age 42, passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2020, while at his mother’s home in Florida while surrounded by family and friends after a lifelong courageous battle. Robert was born Oct. 16, 1978, in Monroe, the son of Robert Murray and Linda Vesely. Robert never let his […]

 
 

ARLEEN HINTZMAN

ARLEEN HINTZMAN

Arleen Hintzman, age 88, of Brodhead, Wisconsin, died Sunday, Nov 22, 2020. She attended Rockford, Illinois, schools, graduating from East High in 1950 and Swedish American Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. Arleen married LaVerne Hintzman on April 9, 1954, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Rockford. They became the […]

 
 

11/25/20 Brodhead Shopper

11/25/20 Brodhead Shopper

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DOROTHY JANE SMITH

DOROTHY JANE SMITH

Dorothy Jane Smith, age 83, passed away on Nov. 14, 2020, at the Beloit Memorial Hospital. Dorothy was born Feb. 16, 1937, in Brodhead, the daughter of Clifford and Iva (Fromholtz) Niedermeier.  She married David W. Smith on Feb. 9, 1957, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 11, […]

 
 

ALDEN ‘BUTCH’ PIPER

ALDEN ‘BUTCH’ PIPER

Alden “Butch” Piper, age 71, passed away Nov. 19, 2020, while at the New Glarus Home in New Glarus. Butch was born May 20, 1949, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Alden and Marilyn (McCaslin) Piper. He graduated from Beloit Turner High School in 1968. He married his first wife, […]

 
 

Two resign from Brodhead Common Council, citing COVID challenges

By Tony Ends, Correspondent  Brodhead has begun looking to replace two common council members who recently resigned citing COVID-19 challenges on work and home life. Aldermen Paul Huffman and Erin Menzel tendered their resignations effective immediately in correspondence dated Nov. 9 and Nov. 13 respectively to Brodhead’s mayor and council. […]

 
 

11/18/20 Brodhead Shopper

11/18/20 Brodhead Shopper

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EMS project provides new garage, quarters for on-call volunteers Fundraising ongoing for Brodhead station

MARY HOOKHAM PHOTO The Independent-Register
	An expansion project at Brodhead EMS includes a new garage and renovations to allow for bunkrooms. The quarters will allow out-of-town volunteers to stay at the station while on call.

By Katelyn Black, Correspondent Brodhead EMS is in the middle of expanding its current station at 1003 12th St. to house more ambulances and include new living quarters for volunteers. The first phase of this project, which includes the new garage, is coming to a close right now, while the […]