Obituaries
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...
ROBERT (BOB) CHARLES DARKOW
Robert (Bob) Charles Darkow, 83 of Hixton, WI, passed away Oct. 2, 2025, at the VA Hospice in Tomah. Bob was born Aug. 19, 1942, in Fond du Lac, WI, to Carl and Helen (Henke) Darkow. Helen would later marry Bill Fox upon Carl’s passing. Bill and Helen raised...
JOAN A. HICKEY
Joan A. Hickey, 93, passed away Oct. 14, 2025. She was a resident of the Pine View Care Center in Black River Falls.
Joan was the second of seven children, born to Elwood and Corrine Hickey March 10, 1932, in Belfield, ND. Joan spent many hours watching cooking shows on...
CURTIS “CURT” WALLACE KITTLESON
Curtis “Curt” Wallace Kittleson, 89, of Manitowoc passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.
Curt was born Aug. 22, 1936, in Barron County to the late Henry and Vivian Victoria (Gray) Kittleson. He was a graduate of Cameron High School and furthered his...
JAMES L. NYMAN
On Oct. 2, 2025, James L. Nyman passed away unexpectedly in Black River Falls, WI, at his and his wife’s, Terri A. Nyman’s, home.
James was 71 years old. Born in 1953 in Chippewa Falls, WI, James was one of three siblings and son of James Sr. and Harriet Nyman...