Obituaries
ADAM MARK RAWSON
Adam Mark Rawson, 42, died July 2, 2023, in Black River Falls, WI.
Adam was born Sept. 13, 1980, to David Rawson and Julia Link in Black River Falls, WI. Growing up, he attended school in Green Bay, Blair and Neillsville, where he received his GED. Adam was a hard worker....
KEVIN MITSKOGEN
Kevin Mitskogen, 56, passed away unexpectedly July 1, 2023, in a tragic car accident.
Kevin was born Nov. 30, 1966, in Black River Falls to Philip Mitskogen and AliceRae Nelson.
Kevin was a 1986 graduate of Black River Falls Senior High School. Kevin worked...
BEN HOPINKAH NAACGE MAANIGA
Ben Hopinkah, Naacge Maaniga, 73, passed away July 6, 2023, at his home. Ben was born Aug. 9, 1949, in Black River Falls, WI, to Benjamin and Lorraine (Decorah) Hopinkah.
Ben attended Milwaukee Area Technical College. He enlisted in the United States Army and...
RICHARD “DICK” DENNIS BATHKE
Richard “Dick” Dennis Bathke of Rice Lake passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at the age of 88 after a long illness.
Dick was born in Chippewa Falls, WI, the second son of Theodore and Violet Bathke. Dick made his career with AAL insurance across the...
DELBERT H. EMBKE
Delbert H. Embke, 77, of Hatfield passed away June 26, 2023, at home with his wife by his side. He was born in Black River Falls, WI, Oct. 9, 1945, and raised in Neillsville, WI.
Delbert could fix anything. If he didn’t have a tool he needed, he would invent one, which...
GARY ALLEN KNUTSON
Gary Allen Knutson, 76, of Taylor, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandpa, drew his last breath June 26, 2023, after a long battle with multiple health issues.
He was born to the Orville and Lorna (Lockington) Knutson in Holmen, WI. When he was about five...
RICHARD A “DICK” BREITENBACH
Richard A “Dick” Breitenbach, 85, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, doing what he loved most, out for a ride on his Harley-Davidson. He was born Oct. 26, 1937, in Black River Falls, WI, the second child of Harold and Theresa (Paar) Breitenbach. Richard met the...
PAUL L. SCHEETS
Paul L. Scheets, 71, of Black River Falls passed away June 19, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.
Paul was born May 17, 1952, to John H. and Lois Scheets in Waukesha, WI.
Paul was a hard worker. He began his work life as a young boy on his family farm and at...
JULIANN TALLEY
Juliann Talley, 77, of Stratford, WI, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Vita Care Assisted Living.
She was born July 15, 1945, in Oelwein, IA, the daughter of George and Virginia Jamison. She married James Talley Nov. 27, 1965, in Oelwein, IA. Juliann graduated from...
ASHLEY ANNE FUNMAKER, “HṶṶC HINṶK”
Ashley Anne Funmaker, “Hṷṷc Hinṷk,” 31, passed away at her home Friday, June 16, 2023. She was born Jan. 10, 1992, to Max Perry Funmaker Sr. and Eileen Link in La Crosse, WI.
Ashley went to Black River Falls throughout high school, but finished her last...