Obituaries
RAYMOND SCHROEDER
Raymond Schroeder, 78, of Black River Falls, and formerly of Alma Center, WI, passed away July 8, 2023, at Meadowbrook of Black River Falls.
Raymond was born April 5, 1945, in Sun Prairie, WI, to George and Lois (Raasch) Schroeder. He was born and raised in Alma Center...
KAREN BAERBOCK
Karen Mildred (Kasten) Baerbock, 76, of Merrillan, WI, went to be with her Savior July 11, 2023, at her home in Merrillan, WI, after a lengthy battle with ALS.
Karen was born June 25, 1947, in Port Washington, WI, the daughter of Edgar and Hertha (Kringel) Kasten. She...
JANIE ANN LANCASTER HIEB
Janie Ann Lancaster Hieb, 87, passed away peacefully at the Grandview Care Center in Blair, WI, July 7, 2023, surrounded by family.
She was born Jan. 20, 1936, in Bloomington, IL, to Thomas and Marcella Lancaster. Janie married Warren Hieb Nov. 12, 1955, in...
DeAnete “De” T. Olson (nee Johnson)
DeAnete “De” T. Olson (nee Johnson), 86, passed away July 15, 2023, in St. Petersburg, FL.
De is survived by her husband of 64 years, Fred, and three daughters, Lynne Olson, Lori (Larry) Waddle and Lisa Hill; eight grandchildren; and nine great-...
ARVID CHESTER ARNESON
Arvid Chester Arneson, 81, passed away July 10, 2023. Arvid was born Dec. 16, 1941, to parents Palmer and Esther (Butler) Arneson. Arvid was raised in the Eleva-Strum area and educated in the Strum School System. Arvid met and married the love of his life, Bonnie...
THOMAS W. JOHANIK
Thomas W. Johanik, 95, of Moquah, WI, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI.
Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2023. Family and friends could meet for a final goodbye at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the...
LOURIE MAE (FLOOD) VICKERS
Lourie Mae (Flood) Vickers of Neenah, WI, passed away unexpectedly May 28, 2023, surrounded by her family.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 15, at the North Branch Rod and Gun, N2962 Main St. in Humbird, WI, starting at 11 a.m. Everyone is...
DENNIS “CHAPPY” CHAPMAN
Dennis “Chappy” Chapman, longtime resident of Alma Center, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, at the age of 71.
Dennis is survived by his sister, Nancy (Rumpel); brothers Dean and Brian; and his many nieces...
BRANDON MCCORMICK
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brandon McCormick on June 28, 2023. Brandon was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be missed immensely.
Brandon was born Jan. 6, 1982, in Black River Falls to Cynthia McCormick and Brian Peterson....
DENNIS JAHN
Dennis Wayne Jahn, 65, passed away Nov. 15, 2022, in Virginia City Highlands, Reno, NV. A celebration of life is being held Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lions Shelter at the Alma Center Park in Alma Center.
No gifts are necessary; just come and...