Obituaries
GORDON (GORDY) BJELLOS
Gordon (Gordy) Bjellos peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by family Sept. 8, 2022.
He was born Nov. 26, 1940, to Sam and Mary (Lagather) Bjellos in Carson Lake, MN, and attended schools in Hibbing, MN. In 1985, Gordy married Elaine Jaksch after over...
JEANETTE BOHAC
Jeanette Frances Bohac, 90, passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at Oak Garden Place in Altoona, WI.
Jeanette was born Dec. 30, 1931, to John and Anna (Clements) Capaul. On June 10, 1954, she was united in marriage to Donald James Bohac. After high school, Jeanette went...
KENNETH MIDDLETON
Kenneth John Middleton, 35, of Sparta passed away unexpectedly the morning of Sept. 11, 2022.
Kenneth was born in Black River Falls Oct. 4, 1986, to Joan Buckhannon and Gary Middleton.
Kenneth grew up and attended school in Black River Falls, excelling in...
KAREN JANKOWICH
Karen Elise (Homstad) Jankowich died peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital September 2, 2022, surrounded by her immediate family. She was the wife of Raymond E. Jankowich, MD. She remained pain-free and alert until her last breath ending a union of almost 55 years.
She...
SCOTT WRIGHT
Scott Allen Wright of Black River Falls, forever 53, lived life and left life his way. Born May 4,1969, in Beloit, Wisconsin to Jim and Julie Wright, the youngest of three children, he was always the person others wanted to be around.
With his infectious smile, Scott made the...
CARL HARMSEN
Carl H. Harmsen, 90, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, passed away Sept. 5, 2022, at Arborview Court.
A funeral service for Carl will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct.16, 2022, at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Pastor Jenny Hatleli will officiate. Visitation for family...
RICHARD C. SCHROEDER
Richard C. Schroeder, 83, a Melrose, WI native, passed away Aug. 26, 2022 after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family and close friend.
Richard was born March 12, 1939, to Richard and Dorothy (Heffernan) Schroeder Sr.
He is survived by his loving...
MARGARET ANN
BOISEN
Margaret Ann Boisen, 87, of Black River Falls passed away Sept. 11, 2022 at her home.
She was born Aug. 6, 1935, five miles west of Beaver, WI, the daughter of Anthony Victor Rebarchik and Clara Barbera Chucka.
Margaret was the fourth of 11 children and the...
MARIAN BROWN
Marian R. Brown, 91, of Melrose passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, surrounded by family at Marinuka Manor Nursing Home, Galesville.
A graveside service for family and close friends will be held at Melrose Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m...
DELORIS NOVAK
Deloris Helen Novak passed away peacefully Sept. 9, 2022, at the age of 91.
Deloris was the third child out of four, born to Clyde and Helen Reichenbach July 11, 1931. She attended Wrightsville Elementary School and Black River Falls Middle and High School in her younger...