Obituaries
EDWARD J. BRAUNER JR.
Edward J. Brauner Jr. died in his sleep at home Oct. 9, 2024, at the age of 91. Edward was born March 26, 1933, in rural Black River Falls.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Vione S. Brauner, his three children, David of Broadhead, WI, Daniel of Black River...
JAMES CASTEEL
James Casteel, 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Oct. 11, 2024.
The celebration of life open house for James will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Buswell Funeral Home in Black River Falls. Military honors will take place at 12 p.m.
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RICHARD “DICK”
RAYMOND GREENE
Richard “Dick” Raymond Greene, loving husband, father and grandfather, 82, of Bangor, passed away at home Oct. 2, 2024.
A visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. at the Fredrickson Funeral Home, Bangor Chapel.
In lieu of flowers,...
BROCK ALVIN “BUBSY” BUCHOLZ
Brock Alvin “Bubsy” Bucholz passed away tragically from a farm accident on his family’s farm Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at the age of 13 years, 9 months, and 19 days.
He was born Dec. 4, 2010, to Kirk and Stacy (O’Neill) Bucholz of Shamrock, Pine Hill area, and was a...
ANN E. SUCHANEK
Ann E. Suchanek, 92, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at the Grandview Care Center in Blair.
Ann was born Oct. 12, 1931, to Charles and Bernice Cobb in Montpelier, VT. Ann was united in marriage to Jerry Suchanek June 9, 1956. They resided in numerous cities and states...
BARBARA J. HART
Barbara J. Hart, 66, of Merrillan died peacefully Sept. 11, 2024, in her home. A celebration of life will be held Oct. 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Bohemian Hall, (N7311 Bohemian Rd.) in Black River Falls.
RICHARD A. TRONES
Richard A. Trones, 86, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Sept. 30, 2024, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home.
He was born April 21, 1938, in Black River Falls, and attended school there until his family moved to North Dakota when he was 15 years old. He graduated from...
RONALD HEATH
Ronald Heath, 78, of Black River Falls passed away Sept. 30, 2024, at his home.
Ronald was born Sept. 24, 1946, in Black River Falls, WI, to Tessie and Harold Heath. He graduated from high school in 1964, and entered the United States Army Dec. 1, 1965, serving one tour in...
ELAINE ELIZABETH BUTTKE-BOWMAN
Elaine Elizabeth Buttke-Bowman, 71, passed away Sept. 6, 2024, from heart issues. She was born to Ernest and Dorothy Buttke in Black River Falls, WI, Sept. 11, 1952.
She and her husband owned and operated the Full Moon Saloon in Alma Center, WI, for 17 years...
VERLYN “BUTCH” HAROLD AMBORN
Verlyn “Butch” Harold Amborn, 79, of Black River Falls (BRF) passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Our Town in Tomah.
He was born July 5, 1945, to Vernon and Merle (Letson) Amborn in Taylor, WI. He was united in marriage to Linda Nelson March 12, 1998...