All Obituaries

Jean M. Johnson, age 74 years, of rural Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro. She was born on April 17, 1948 to James and Jeanice (Scott) Johnson in Wonewoc.  Jean graduated from the Brookwood High School near Ontario. Jean lived in Georgia for many years, where she worked in the Paper Mill in Dublin, Georgia.  In more recent years Jean returned to the Hillsboro area where she was active volunteering in...

JoAnn Mary (Finucan) Garvin of Elroy, Wisconsin passed away on May 17, 2022 at Milestone Senior Living in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. She was born on January 25, 1936 to M. LeVerne and M. Mildred (Dutton) Finucan at the family farm outside of Kendall, Wisconsin. On December 27, 1961, JoAnn married Robert Garvin at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kendall, Wisconsin. Survivors include her children, Mary (Vince) Guimont, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin; John Garvin, McFarland, Wisconsin; Robert...

Donald C. Skrabel, age 89 years, of La Valle, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 31, 1932 to John and Helen (Plechaty) Skrabel in Chicago, Illinois.  Donald grew to adulthood in Cicero and graduated from the Morton High School and later received his BBA from Northwestern University and MBA from Roosevelt University. Donald served in the U.S. Navy and was a Korean War Veteran - Naval Beach Group. In 1957, Donald was united in marriage...

Roger L. Brey, age 91 years, of rural Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Elroy Health Services after a brief illness. He was born at home in Ontario to Harry and Lela (Wurster) Brey on February 3, 1931.  He grew to adulthood in the Ontario and Hillsboro areas, graduating from Ontario High School in 1949.  He worked from his brother-in-law’s saw mill before serving in the U.S. Air Force as a mechanic during the Korean War.  After his military...

Michael C. Mashak, age 77 years, of Union Center, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 9, 1944 to Clarence and Fern (Smith) Mashak at Cashton.  Mike graduated from the Royall High School in 1962.  On January 4, 1964, Michael was united in marriage to Suzanne Greeley in Kendall. They lived in the Milwaukee area for a few years where he worked at the Allis Chalmers proving grounds in Hales Corners.  They returned to the area and...

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of loving father & husband, and former owner of The Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise, John “Jack” Knowles. Jack was born in Chicago, Illinois to Bill and Evelyn Knowles on March 20, 1942. He was reunited with them and many other loved ones in Heaven on May 1, 2022, after a difficult battle with Vascular Dementia. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 47 years, Jane Knowles, his daughters Meg (Jeremy) Miller, Beth (Nate)...

Shirley Ann Waddell, age 76 years, of Sparta and formerly of Elroy, died on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Mayo Health Systems in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shirley was born on February 24, 1946 to Reuben and Olga (Nordmark) Madden at Mauston, Wisconsin.  Shirley moved to Richmond, Illinois with her family at a young age.  She married Numan “Shorty” Waddell on December 21, 1963 in Woodstock, Illinois, where they had three sons.  Shirley and Shorty moved to Elroy,...

John F. Fronk, age 74 years, of rural Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 15, 1948 to James and Sylvia (Jelinek) Fronk in Hillsboro.  John grew to adulthood in the White City area and attended the White City School through the 8th Grade.  He also attended the Hillsboro High School until the day he turned 16.  He was a lifelong farmer and always lived on the family farm. John was united in marriage to Elaine Wopat on...

Jack L. Baldwin, 65, of El Cajon, California passed away on April 22, 2022 at Windsor Garden Care Center after an extended illness. Jack was the son of Don and Ethel Mae Baldwin of Elroy. Born November 24, 1956, Jack grew up in Elroy and graduated from Royall High School in 1974. His childhood was marked by a special relationship with his grandfather, who was blind but managed with Jack's help to complete many construction projects. Chief among these were the "elephant...

Janet Lucille Wallace, age 82 years, of rural Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 4, 1940 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the only child of Eman and Lucy (Sebranek) Rott.  Janet grew upon on the family farm on Rott Lane near Yuba.  She graduated from the Richland Center High School in 1958. Janet was united in marriage to Arnold Wallace on June 11, 1960 at the First Congregational Church in...