Obituaries
FERN KATHLEEN “KATHY” FELSKE
Fern Kathleen “Kathy” Felske passed away May 8, 2025, in Slinger, WI, at the age of 88.
She was born on Sept. 11, 1936, in Black River Falls to Hugh and Myrtle (Beaser) Hansen. She grew up on the family farm in the Town of Irving and was a 1954 graduate of...
ROBERT “BOB” PAULSON
Robert “Bob” Paulson passed away March 24, 2025, in Alameda, CA, at the age of 86. He was born in Black River Falls April 26, 1938, to the late Bennie and Josie (Isabell) Paulson. He was a 1956 graduate of Black River Falls High School. Bob proudly served in the United...
GARY L. LIEN
Gary L. Lien, 67, of Taylor died May 12, 2025.
Gary was born March 28, 1958, in Black River Falls, WI, to LaVern and Doris (Kremmer) Lien. He graduated from Taylor High School in 1976 and spent most of his career as a truck driver from Roehl Transportation. In 2012, he...
Judith (Judy) Annette Peterson Olson
Judith (Judy) Annette Peterson Olson, 89 of Black River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at home Jan 20, 2025.
Judy was born on July 13, 1935, to Merlin J. and Etta (Chrisinger) Peterson in Black River Falls, WI. She grew up near Black River Falls...
PETER LEE MOE
Peter Lee Moe, 46, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at his home May 8, 2025.
Peter was born June 3, 1978, in Black River Falls, the beloved son of Bill and Sally Moe. He was a proud graduate of Black River Falls High School and went on to attend the...
GARY ROBERT OLSON
With deep love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Gary Robert Olson who left this world on March 30, 2025. Gary was born Dec. 2, 1953, in Jackson, MI, to Dale (Mickey) Olson and Agaytha (Gay)(Hagen) Olson.
His early years were filled with adventure and a...
GENE SLOSSER
Gene Slosser, 85, passed away at home Tuesday, May 6, 2025. No services will be held at this time.
Buswell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
BETTY MAYRE MASSEY
Betty Mayre Massey, 26, of Melrose, died Sunday, May 4, 2025.
A celebration of life will be at a later date.
Zwickey Funeral Homes, Melrose Chapel is assisting the family.
ROBERT G. COOPER SR.
Robert G. Cooper Sr., 89, of Cataract passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, with Reverend Josh Buzbee officiating.
Online condolences may...
ELDON L. “RED” BROWN
Eldon L. “Red” Brown, 89, of Tomah, WI, passed away May 2, 2025, at the Tomah VA Hospital. He was born Oct. 28, 1935, in Richland County, WI, to William Edward and Eva (Teeters) Brown. His life was marked by his unwavering integrity, strong work ethic and deep...