Obituaries
KAREN LEA BOLTE
In loving memory of Karen L. Bolte (1940-2025)
It is with a mix of deep sorrow and complex emotions that we announce the passing of Karen Lea Bolte (Finn) Aug. 28, 2025. Karen was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Black River Falls, WI, and was beloved by her parents, Jamie and Francis...
JON L. OLSON
Jon L. Olson, 79, of Melrose, passed away Sept. 4, 2025, peacefully at his home after a courageous eight-year battle with lung cancer.
He was born Oct. 24, 1945, to Lawrence and Martha Olson. Jon was a third-generation truck driver, which he enjoyed and took great pride...
DUANE E. JOHNSON
Duane E. Johnson, 67, passed away at home Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.
Duane was born to Earl and Charlotte Johnson March 25, 1958, in Black River Falls, WI. Duane graduated from Black River Falls High School and began a lifelong career as a welder. He would later retire as...
Dennis M. “Gabby” Eberhardt
Dennis M. “Gabby” Eberhardt, 76, of Black River Falls passed away peacefully at home Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Brad and Ann Eberhardt residence,...
CATHERINE “CATHY” ROSE NEE KRAUSE
Catherine “Cathy” Rose nee Krause, 76, passed away at Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall Sept. 4, 2025.
Through many channels, Cathy Rose became part of everyone’s story who knew her. She was the first employer of many local teenagers. She made special...
DANIEL DELMAR BERGER
After a full and joyful life, Daniel Delmar Berger passed away in his home Aug. 28 at the age of 87. Danny was born March 2, 1938, in Wisconsin Rapids to Julia (Swanz) Berger and Bruno Berger. He was the third of five children. He graduated from Lincoln High School in...
KENNETH LEE DALLMAN
Kenneth Lee Dallman, 79, of City Point, WI, passed away early Tuesday morning, Aug. 26, 2025, at Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield, WI.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (1010 East Veterans Parkway...
EUGENE “GENE” KROHN, MD
December 7, 1934- August 26, 2025
Eugene Krohn, 90, passed away at home Aug. 26, 2025. Gene was born Dec. 7, 1934, to Robert Krohn and Mary Mills Krohn. He grew up in Black River Falls, graduating from the local high school. He attended college at Lawrence University...
Dennis M. “Gabby” Eberhardt
Dennis M. “Gabby” Eberhardt, 76, of Black River Falls passed away peacefully at home Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Brad and Ann Eberhardt residence,...
MITCHELL O. WALKER
Mitchell O. Walker, 67, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away at his home Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, surrounded by family.
Mitchell was born to Oran and Thelma Walker Feb. 4, 1958, in Eau Claire, WI. He was the second youngest of the five Walker children and graduated...