Obituaries
Audrey E. (Dunn) Scallen
Audrey E. (Dunn) Scallen, passed away Nov. 1, 2023, in Black River Falls, WI. Audrey was born May 25, 1928, to Earl and Hazel (Townsend) Dunn. She was united in marriage to Donald G. Scallen Dec. 2, 1948; he preceded her in death Sept. 16, 2000.
Audrey and Don...
SHARON SMITH
Sharon Smith, 87, died peacefully Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the loving arms of her granddaughter, Dana Rave. She was dearly loved by her daughters, Gayle Haugstad, Barbara Smith-Johnson (Phil) and Jennifer Smith-O’Brien (Mike).
She was born Sept. 28, 1936, to Pearl (...
ALICE MAE (SHEFFER) BOWEN
Alice Mae Bowen, 91, of Alma Center, WI, passed away Dec. 19, 2023, at her home. She was born June 2, 1932, to Ralph and Orva Sheffer and married Vernon Charles Bowen Oct. 30, 1954.
A celebration of Alice’s life will be held on her birthday, June 2, 2024, from...
GERALDINE L. GJERSETH (NICHOLS)
Geraldine L. Gjerseth (Nichols) of Milwaukee, 91, passed away May 5, 2024, at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa with family by her side.
Geraldine was born in Browns Valley, MN, Aug. 22, 1932, daughter of William and Lola Nichols (Minder). Geraldine...
PAUL S. WISNIEWSKI
A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands at rest.
Paul S. Wisniewski, 63, lovingly known as Pauly, of Taylor, WI, passed away Nov. 9, 2023.
Paul truly had a heart of gold. He was always willing to help others and gave generously. He loved his family...
SUSAN LOUISE GAEDE
Susan Louise Gaede, 79, passed away peacefully May 7, 2024, at the Pine View Nursing Home in Black River Falls. She was born July 28, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI. Susan’s journey through life was marked by an unwavering dedication to her family and community and she leaves...
TODD ALAN WELDA
Todd Alan Welda, 55, passed away April 21, 2024. He was born April 13, 1969, in West Allis, WI, to Richard and Pamela Brown Welda.
Todd lived in Pewaukee and Waukesha, WI, as child where he thrived on his need to stay active. He enjoyed playing catcher on the baseball...
RAMONA CLAUDE
Ramona Claude, 93, Superior, WI, ascended to heaven April 28, 2024. She was a Black River Falls resident and community involved from 1970-1980.
A celebration of Ramona’s life will be Saturday, June 1, with 10 a.m. visitation and 11 a.m. service at Bayside Baptist Church,...
FRANK ANTON SCHOLZE
Frank Anton Scholze, 100, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at Dove Healthcare-Osseo following a brief illness. His family kept vigil during this time and he passed very peacefully.
Frank was born May 19, 1923, in rural Humbird to Theodore and Clara Scholze. He grew...
CAROL ANN MABRY
Carol Ann Mabry, 70, of North Las Vegas, NV, passed away March, 14 2024, at her home under the care of hospice and surrounded by her family. Her loss has left her family profoundly saddened.
Carol was born June 20, 1953, to Gerald and Betty Eddy in Great Falls, MT. She...