Obituaries

ALICE LAVON KLEVGARD        Alice Lavon Klevgard of Taylor, WI, went to spend eternity with the Lord Jesus June 4, 2024, at the age of 89.      Alice left this life peacefully, following a week of her children and friends at her side. Alice is survived by her husband of 70 years, Mayland Klevgard;...
ALLAN HOSTRAWSER      Allan Hostrawser, 93, of Black River Falls passed away April 12, 2024, at Black River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.       He and his twin sister were born Jan. 22, 1931, in West Allis, WI, to Harley and Cynthia Hostrawser. The family moved back to Black River Falls...
JOAN HELEN FOX        Joan Helen Fox, 94, passed away peacefully at her home Feb. 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 21, 1929, in Black River Falls to Henry “Hank” Haugen and Lillie “Lil” (Gilbertson) Haugen. She lived most of her life in Black River Falls to be close to...
  DAVID E. LIPKE      David E. Lipke, 69, of Black River Falls passed away at his home June 3, 2024.       He was born April 5, 1955, in Janesville, WI, to Elmer and Marian (Gunderson) Lipke. He graduated from Craig High School in 1973 and from UW-Eau Claire in 1978 with a degree in physical...
REV. ROGER WENTZ        Rev. Roger Wentz, 93, passed away April 28, 2024, in Black River Falls, WI.      He was born in Sheboygan, WI, May 1, 1930, the second son of Dr. Ivan and Viola Wentz.       A 1948 graduate of Central High School, he then went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for one...
JACK WALTER WINDSOR       Jack Walter Windsor, 87, entered eternal life May 24, 2024. Jack was born in Black River Falls June 30,1936, to his late parents, Walter and Frances (Frerking). He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Patricia (Klassy), whom he married Feb. 24, 1962...
LAVERNE LAGAISSE        LaVerne LaGaisse, 77, of Fairchild, WI, passed peacefully Sunday, May 12, 2024, in his home as he wished.      LaVerne was born Oct. 31, 1946, to Charles Peter and Lorraine Marva (Batterson) Sr. in Rockford, IL. He graduated from Belvedere High School in 1964, he then joined...
  PETER J. HOFFMAN        Peter J. Hoffman, 92, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away at his home May 28, 2024, with his wife, Jone at his side.      Peter was born to Duane and Lavina (Briggson) Hoffman June 28, 1931, in Sparta, WI. The oldest of three siblings, Peter grew up in Black River Falls...
  LARRY J. PETERSON      Larry James Peterson passed away peacefully May 1, 2024, at his home. He was the third son and the sixth child of seven born to Merlin and Etta Peterson (Chrisinger) on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1937, in Black River Falls. He grew up in Black River Falls milking cows and...
JACK WALTER WINDSOR       Jack Walter Windsor, 87, entered eternal life on May 24, 2024. A memorial luncheon and celebration of life will be held at Skyline Golf Course Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please join us to share stories and memories of Jack.      In lieu of flowers, donations...

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