Rude's Funeral Home

WMTV) -- Friends and family held a fundraiser for Maddie Feldman on Saturday at Rudes Lanes to help pay for medical bills and support her family. NBC15 first learned of Maddie's story when her teacher won the 2017 Crystal Apple Award, an NBC15 award thanking teachers across southern Wisconsin. Two years ago, Maddie was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She has had three surgeries and has been going through chemotherapy for the past year. "The chemotherapy's been tough," said Shawn Feldman, Maddie's dad. "She's missed a lot of school, she's missed a lot. But, you know, she's definitely a tough little girl." Maddie's parents said that their daughter has stayed strong throughout the process. "She's going through probably the toughest thing anybody can go through, kid or adult, and you know, she still wants to play, she still wants to just be a kid," Maddie's dad said. Saturday's fundraiser featured plenty of food, bowling and music for everyone to enjoy. The fundraiser also included a silent auction and a raffle, which helped raised almost $2,000. The family also set up a GoFundMe page to help them with some of their expenses. Maddie's parents said they appreciate the support of everyone in their community. "We didn’t expect this, we never expect strangers, friends, anybody, but this community has really, really reached out and helped us more than we could have ever expected," Shawn Feldman said. Maddie finishes chemotherapy in about six weeks. After that, her dad said she will go back in for more scans at the end of the year to check on her progress. ...

Hospice of the Hills in Rapid City. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Friday at Rudes Funeral Home.  Burial is at St. Thomas More Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is held from 5  to  7 p.m. Thursday at Rudes Funeral Home.  Susan was born on Jan. 16, 1957, in Brookings.  She graduated from Brookings High School and continued her education at South Dakota State University to obtain her teaching degree.  She also received her master’s degree in counseling.  She worked for many years as a teacher and counselor.  She also had a job selling jewelry and eventually worked for Dakota Milestones in Chamberlain.  Her hobbies were watching the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings, along with visiting her daughter and spending time with her beloved dog, Gretchen.  Survivors include daughter, Kelli (Glen) Foltz of Rapid City; sisters, Pamella Kessler of Brandon, Peggy (Jana Carlson) Kessler of Valley Springs and Beth (Steve) Schwartz of Volga; a nephew  and two nieces.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Kessler; and parents, C.A. and Marvelyn Kessler.  Memorials may be directed to the Dakota Dachshund Rescue, where she rescued her dog, Gretchen. Donations may also be sent to Pancreatic Cancer Research, which she was very passionate about. An online guestbook may be signed at kirkfuneralhome.com.

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018     Need a local attorney?   NNYLawyers.com        JeffersonScanner.com      Watertown Police Department:Michael A. Kopriva, 29, of 3420 S. Coulter St., Apt. 435, Amarillo, Texas, was charged by Watertown police at 5:28 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, in the 1300 block of Gotham Street with driving while intoxicated, imprudent speed and failure to keep right. A blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or more is considered proof of intoxication under state law. Police did not provide his BAC. He is summoned to appear Sept. 24 in City Court.Darius D. Martin, 26, of 211 William St., Watertown, was charged by Watertown police at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, in the 300 block of State Street with unlawful possession of marijuana, failure to signal, no inspection and driving without a license. Police said marijuana was located on the flood of the driver’s position of the 2010 Chevy HHR being operated by Mr. Matin. He is summoned to appear Sept. 26 in City Court.Bethany D. Reczko, 25, of 256 Michigan Ave., Apt. 412C, Watertown, was charged by Watertown police at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, in the 400 block of Pearl Street with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. She is summoned to appear Sept. 25 in City Court.    Lowville Village Police Department:Oswego County Sheriff’s Office:On 9/11/18 at 10:18 a.m., Travis M. Swett, 40, of 18 Minerva Street, Lower Apt., Oswego, NY was arrested based on a Family Court Warrant issued out of Oswego County.  Mr. Swett was arraigned in Oswego County Family Court and remanded to the OCJ in lieu of $1,000 cash or $2,000 bond with a return to Oswego County Family Court on 9/12/18.On 9/11/18 at 10:59 a.m., Karolyn C. Kimball, 26, of 2 Maple Ave. EXT., Pulaski, NY was arrested for Criminal Mischief, third-degree, a class E felony stemming from the investigation into an incident that occurred on 8/25/18 in the Town of West Monroe where she allegedly damaged an ankle monitor owed by...