Obituaries
Michael Allen Herried
Michael Allen Herried, 73, of Hixton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully Nov. 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Michael was born Oct. 7, 1952, to Douglas and Alice (Johnson) Herried of Blair, WI. He graduated from Blair High School in 1971. In 1972, he was drafted...
RUTH ELLEN WALLER
Ruth Ellen Waller, 99, of Pigeon Falls, formerly of rural Whitehall, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 in the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in Pigeon Falls, WI.
Ruth was born Aug. 11, 1926, in New York City to Louis and Rebecca (Newman) Pariser. She married Roger Milton Waller of...
RUTH ELLEN WALLER
Ruth Ellen Waller, 99, of Pigeon Falls, formerly of rural Whitehall, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 in the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in Pigeon Falls, WI.
Ruth was born Aug. 11, 1926, in New York City to Louis and Rebecca (Newman) Pariser. She married Roger Milton Waller of...
KAREN KAY (PETERSON) VINCENT
Karen Kay (Peterson) Vincent, 80, of Sweetwater, CO, joined her heavenly family Sept. 30, 2025.
She was born in Curran Valley, WI, to Leonard and Mabel (Hoem) Peterson. Along with her husband and son, Cliff and Clifford Jr, she is preceded in death by her parents; her...
David “Woody” Meyer
David “Woody” Meyer, 73, became our heavenly angel Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, after a short stay at Emplify by Gundersen in La Crosse with his wife, Luane, and children, Jarod and Jennifer, by his side.
Born on May 22, 1952, to Philip and Aldena Meyer, Woody spent his entire...
Sandra June Hill
Sandra June Hill, 63 of Chetek, passed away Nov. 4, 2025, at Meadowbrook in Chetek, WI.
She was born Aug. 28, 1962, in Beloit, WI, to Betty and Vernon Hill Sr. Sandra attended and graduated from high school in Beloit. She worked at the Pines Hotel, Burger King and then McDonald’s...
Ralph Roger Weikel
Ralph Roger Weikel, 84, of Black River Falls, WI, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Nov. 6, 2025.
Ralph was born April 9, 1941, in Arcadia, WI, the son of Roger and Eleanor. He would meet his soulmate, Loudene, while working on a farm. On Feb. 6, 1960, Ralph and...
LISA KAY AARAC-GEĮGA BRIDGES
Lisa Kay Aaracgeįga Bridges started her journey Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Lisa was the youngest of three beautiful daughters born to Candace Wiiragųšgeįga Cloud of Wisconsin Dells, WI, and Kevin Bridges of Eau Claire, WI, Sept. 27, 1989. Lisa loved crafts of all kinds,...
James “Jim” Bailey
James “Jim” Bailey, 79, passed away Oct. 30, 2025, at Augusta Health & Rehab.
Jim was born April 26, 1946, to Clyde and Gladys (Fenney) Bailey in Black River Falls. He graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1964. He moved to Green Bay and was united in marriage to...
SHERRY ANN WILSON
Sherry Ann Wilson, 73, died at the Black River Memorial Hospital Oct. 26, 2025, in her hometown of Black River Falls, WI. She was born Aug. 10, 1952, to Rachel Funmaker. She was later adopted by Earl and Margaret Wilson.
Sherry lived a life dedicated to giving a...