Obituaries
RUBY MICKELSON
Ruby May Mickelson passed away at the age of 97 on Aug. 28, 2023, at 7:01 pm. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, in the place she resided, at Meadowbrook Assisted Living in Black River Falls. She left this earth to be reunited with her husband, Warren, son...
ROGER DALE PETERS
Roger Dale Peters passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, at 79 years of age surrounded by family.
He was born Sept. 27, 1943, in Melrose to Violet (Clair) and Harrison Peters. He married Judy Stirn Sept. 29, 1962, at First Lutheran Church in Blair.
Roger was a man of...
KATHRYNE BESKE
Kathryne K. Beske, a cherished matriarch and beloved member of the Warrens, WI community, passed away peacefully at home Aug. 26, 2023. Born Oct. 19, 1925, in Wisconsin, Kathryne’s life was marked by her loving nature, her steadfast kindness and her deep faith.
Kathryne was...
DAVID C. NORGAARD
David C. Norgaard, 85, passed away Aug. 27, 2023, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tomah, WI. David was born Dec. 15, 1937, in Galesville, WI, to Joseph M. and Josephine A. Norgaard. He was a graduate of Melrose High School, class of 1955. After schooling, he...
MARJORIE ANDERSON
Marjorie J. (Johnson) Anderson, 93, of Black River Falls, passed away under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Grand View Care Center, Blair, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at Torgerson’s Funeral Home (408 N. Water St., Black River...
EVONNE BUSSE
Evonne Elizabeth Busse, 88, of rural Ettrick died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at her home in the Town of Franklin, rural Ettrick, WI Evonne was born in Leon, WI, Nov. 9, 1934, to Palmer and Margaret (Fluekiger) Petersen. She married Preston Busse July 24, 1954, in the North Beaver...
KATHRYNE BESKE
Kathryne K. Beske, a cherished matriarch and beloved member of the Warrens, WI community, passed away peacefully at home Aug. 26, 2023.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Queen of the Apostles Parish in Tomah. Burial will be held at...
MARK RAMQUIST
Mark L. Ramquist, 56, of Hixton, WI, and formally of Beloit, WI, passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI. Mark was born Jan. 19, 1967 in Eau Claire, WI, the son of Ronald and Barbara Ramquist. Mark went to Beloit Schools. He was...
TERRY D. LEE
Terry D. Lee, 60, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Aug. 23, 2023, at Meadowbrook Assisted Living. He was born May 21, 1963, in Black River Falls, the son of Charles and Marilyn Lee. He graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1981. During Terry’s later school years, he...
KARENA LEA (SNAKE) CUSTODIO
Karena Lea (Snake) Custodio, 45, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Aug. 22, 2023, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI, surrounded by her family. She was born July 28, 1978, in Black River Falls, the daughter of Norman D. Snake Sr. and Cheryl...