✝ Rosemary Merkes Rosemary Merkes, 88, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. She was born in Stratford on March 23, 1931, to parents Anton and Theresa (Baur) Schoenfuss. Rosemary was united in marriage on June 14, 1950, to Hubert Merkes. Rosemary enjoyed playing cards and board games, tending to her garden, bird watching and attending the grandchildren’s events. Rosemary

✝ James “Jim” W. Strook James “Jim” W. Strook, 80, of Eagle River, formerly from Mayville, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Rhinelander. Jim was born the son of Merlin, Sr. and Viola (Baerenwald) Strook on February 10, 1939, in Mayville. Jim was a 1957 graduate of Mayville High School. He was united in marriage to Rosemary

✝ (nee Budreau), 67, of Juneau went to be with God on November 16, 2019, at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac after a short battle with cancer. She was born on April 28, 1952, the daughter of Jack D. and Gloria J. (nee Radue) Budreau. Christine worked for over 29 years as a CNA doing homecare. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping and fishing and spending time in northwoods of

BDCH Renamed As Integration With Marshfield Clinic Health System Progresses A celebration and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Nov. 5 highlighted Marshfield Clinic Health System’s (MCHS) growing presence in the Beaver Dam area. MCHS announced on May 1 that it completed its affiliation with Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Last week, it was time to celebrate that affiliation and to unveil the

Burnett And Horicon Students Named To MPTC Student Government Leadership Groups Moraine Park Technical College District Student Government leaders for the 201920 school year. Pictured left to right are Tom Martin of Fond du Lac, vice president; Trina Anderson of Fox Lake, parliamentary; Nicole Nowicki of Burnett, secretary; Koy Straks of North Fond du Lac, president. (submitted) Moraine Park

Meet Susan Turney, Marshfield Clinic Health System CEO Dr. Susan L. Turney is the CEO of Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS), taking on that role September 1, 2014. Through its entities, MCHS provides patient care, research, education, health care technology and health insurance for Wisconsin and beyond. Turney is recognized as a national thought leader in health care and expert in strategic

Dodge County Presiding Judge Seeking Third Term As Branch 1 Circuit Court Judge Dodge County Presiding Judge Brian A. Pfitzinger announced on October 29 he will be seeking a third term as Circuit Court Judge for Branch 1. (submitted) Dodge County’s Presiding Judge Brian A. Pfitzinger announced on October 29 he will be seeking a third term as Circuit Court Judge for Branch I in Dodge County.

Noreen Dogs Of Herman Hornets 4-H Club Honored The Dodge County 4H Leaders Association recognized the 2019 Friend of 4-H at the annual 4-H Awards program on Sunday, Oct. 20 in Juneau. Noreen Dogs, a leader in the Herman Hornets 4-H Club was honored with the Friend of 4-H award for her support of the Dodge County 4-H program. Dodge County 4H is grateful for this valuable relationship with a 4-H