Obituaries
DARLENE “DEE” DIANA LIGHTHIZER
Darlene “Dee” Diana Lighthizer was born Sept. 1, 1042, to Everett and Eileen Zoern in Watertown, WI.
She attended Watertown High School. She was the mother of two children, Jeffrey Alan and Trisha Kay.
She married LaVern Aaron Lighthizer July 7, 1990...
LEANN L. KRAMER
Leann L. Kramer, 76, of Mindoro, passed away March 5, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.
She was born Jan. 7, 1949, to Douglas “Pete” and Lila (Storandt) Paisley in La Crosse. She attended Melrose-Mindoro High School where she graduated in 1967; the first...
JASON ROBERT SMITH MOELLER
Jason Moeller left this world a bit dimmer on Feb. 27, 2025, as he passed away shortly after turning 43. Jason was born Feb. 1, 1982, growing up in Becker, MN, and lived in Minnetonka, MN, at the time of his passing, leaving behind a legacy marked by his genuine...
TROY JAMES PETERSON
The family of Troy James Peterson, 59, of Merrillan, WI, is deeply saddened to announce his passing Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
Troy will be lovingly remembered by his son, Hayden (Ashley) Peterson, and his cherished new grandson, Theo; his siblings Debrah (Dennis)...
CARL F HERRMANN
Carl Herrmann, 81, a longtime community member of Black River Falls, WI, died Sunday, March 2, 2025. Carl was born to Helen (Sallis) Herrmann of Helena, AR, and Paul Herrmann of Hales Corners, WI, in 1943. He studied sociology and social work at the UW-Milwaukee, receiving a...
SYLVIA CLAUSE
Sylvia Clause, 85, of Black River Falls, formerly of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.
She was born Oct. 31, 1939, to Theodore and Aretha (Dixon) Swanson.
Sylvia was united in marriage to Stanley Clause on...
DELORES J. BOWEN
Delores J. Bowen, 87, of Sparta, passed away peacefully Feb. 26, 2025, with her family by her side. Born March 21, 1937, in Melrose, WI, to Wenzel and Gertrude (Stetzer) Ott, she grew up in a loving home with her two brothers, Dale and Dennis.
After graduating from...
KATHRYN SEVERANCE
Kathryn Severance, 87, passed away peacefully in Saint Paul, MN, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in the presence of her family.
She was born in Oak Park, IL, the daughter of Henry and Mildred (Haaker) Newman, and attended elementary and secondary schools in La Grange, IL....
LAVERNE ARTHUR MOLDENHAUER
LaVerne Arthur Moldenhauer, 96, of Black River Falls, went to be with the Lord Feb. 27, 2025, at Pineview Terrace in Black River Falls.
LaVerne was born July 4, 1928, in Black River Falls, to Arthur and Esther (Gates) Moldenhauer. He grew up on the family farm....
MARIE C. KINLEY
Of East Troy, WI, Marie Kinley was born into eternal life Feb. 24, 2025, at the age of 85. Marie was born June 14, 1939, to the late Charles and Mildred (Wallmuth) Krosinski. She is the loving mother of Thomas (Pattie) and Timothy (Theresa) Kinley; grandma to Jenny (Mike)...