Obituaries
BETTY ANN SIMONSON
Betty Ann Simonson, 87, of Black River Falls, formerly of Taylor, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse after a brief illness.
Betty was born April 7, 1937, at home in Trump Coulee, rural Blair, to Goodwin and Agnes (Strand) Nelson...
BETTY LOU ZIBOLSKI
Betty Lou Zibolski was born May 22, 1938, in Garden Valley, Alma Center, WI, to George and Edna (Heineck) Garbers. Betty passed away July 1, 2024, at the age of 86 in Altoona, WI. Betty graduated from Alma Center High School in 1956. She married Ted Bangart May 25, 1957,...
DENNIS FRANKLIN HEINTZ
Dennis Franklin Heintz, 70, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at his home in Humbird.
Dennis was born in Neillsville to Leo F. Heintz Sr. and Theo M. (Peterson) Heintz. He grew up in Humbird with his older sister, Martha, and brother Leo Heintz Jr. and attended...
JULIE MARIE WEISS (DOLSEY)
Julie Marie Weiss (Dolsey) of Madison, WI, 61, passed away peacefully at Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI, on the evening of Tuesday, June 4, 2024, with her husband, Bryan, family and friends by her side. Julie battled multiple health issues in recent years.
She...
JANE PARRY
Jane Parry, 98, passed away peacefully June 25, 2024, at Dove Health Care in Osseo, WI.
Jane was born on the Peasley Farm, Jan. 29, 1926, to Donald and Jennie Peasley in Black River Falls, WI. She grew up helping with chores and appreciated many things about growing up on a...
JOHN FRANK BRAUNER
John Frank Brauner passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of June 16, 2024 at the Columbus Health and Rehab Center. He was born April 14, 1937, in Black River Falls to John and Mary Brauner, the youngest of seven children.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army...
THOMAS “TOM” ALBERT NOVAK
Thomas “Tom” Albert Novak, 61, of Alma Center, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and close friends June 21, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center. His battle with melanoma cancer was over, and he was met by his Lord and Savior at the Pearly Gates.
Tom...
MARY J. STROMNES
On June 3, 2024, Mary J. Stromnes passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, at the age of 91.
Mary was born to Reuben and Ora (Sanford) Hulett Oct. 17, 1932, in Hixton, WI, where she grew up and later graduated from Hixton High School in 1950.
After...
ARCHIE L. SHOEMAKER
Archie L. Shoemaker, 76 of Osseo passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at home with family by his side.
Archie was born in Black River Falls to Archie and Beula (Sullivan) Shoemaker on March 26, 1948. He graduated from Alma Center High School. From there, he was drafted...
ORLIN THOMAS SMITH
Orlin Thomas Smith, 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Orlin was born Oct. 30, 1933, to Harry and Nina Jane Smith of Sechlerville, WI. Orlin attended Hixton Public Schools and graduated in 1951. Orlin enlisted in the United States Airforce and was detailed...