Obituaries
We are heartbroken to announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Nathan Henry Burke, on Aug. 1, 2026, at the age of 36 due to a tragic car accident that has left an unfillable void in our hearts.
Nathan was born Sept. 28, 1989, to Roger and Carolyn (Huber) Burke. He was a devoted son,...
Robert H. (Bob) Nesbitt, 89, of Black River Falls passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. He was born Jan. 16, 1937, to Percy and Leona (Johnson) Nesbitt in Virginia, Minnesota.
Bob attended school in Virginia, MN, and graduated from high school in 1955. While...
Frederick Anton Stein, born June 19, 1945, in Black River Falls WI, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Albert Lea, MN, surrounded by his family.
Fred grew up on the family farm with his parents, the late Carl and Adeline (Stenulson) Stein, two brothers, Charles and Roger, grandparents and extended...
Nancy Carroll (Loveland) Iuliano, 60, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 1, 2026.
Nancy was born March 14, 1966, in Oconomowoc, WI, to Warren Kipp Loveland and Mary (Gessler ) Loveland. The family moved to Black River Falls in 1974 and later to rural Merrillan. Nancy was a graduate of Alma...
Ronald Amundson
Ronald Amundson, 85, of Mondovi, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026.
Ron was born July 25, 1941, to Rayder and Doris (Tweed) Amundson. He was raised in Northfield, WI, and graduated from Hixton High School.
Immediately after graduating, Ron began what would become a remarkable 43-...
Bruce R. Blackdeer
Bruce R. Blackdeer, 71, of Wisconsin Dells, WI, passed Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, due to health issues.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at the Blackdeer Homestead, Town of Brockway, Jackson County, Wisconsin, with Chief Clayton Winneshiek officiating. Visitation...
Larry P. Hansen
Larry P. Hansen, 80, of Stevens Point, WI, passed away peacefully July 24, 2026, in Iola, WI. Born June 17, 1946, to Robert and Carole Hansen of Ashland, WI, Larry was a well-loved part of the community. After graduating from Ondossagon High School in 1965 and later from the...
Donald Walter Pospisiel
Donald Walter Pospisiel, 82, of Black River Falls, WI, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026.
He was born June 15, 1944, to Walter and Florence Pospisiel. He grew up in Sherry, WI, and attended school in Rudolph, WI. In his younger years,...
BERNARD P. “PETE” OR “RAMBO” ROMBALSKI JR.
Bernard P. “Pete” or “Rambo” Rombalski Jr., 52, of Merrillan, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 26, 2026.
He was born Sept. 28, 1973, in Whitehall to Bernard P. Sr. and Nelly (Navarro) Rombalski. He grew up in Strum and graduated from Independence High...
Rolf Erling Skogstad
(1948–2026)
Rolf Erling Skogstad, 77, of Hixton, WI, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Rolf was born Sept. 23, 1948, in Eau Claire, WI, to Gladys and Franklin Skogstad. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where he studied English and went on to devote 27...