Obituaries
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...
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...