Obituaries
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...
CAROL BRADSHAW
Carol Bradshaw, 72, passed away June 18, 2023, at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
Carol was born July 30, 1950, to John and Juanita Bradshaw.
She was united in marriage to Anton Nelson.
Carol worked as a loan officer at Abott Laboratories Credit...
GERALD L. “JERRY” “SEVER” SEVERSON
Gerald L. “Jerry” “Sever” Severson, 80, of Black River Falls peacefully entered his final resting place in heaven June 20, 2024, receiving comfort care at Gundersen Hospital due to lingering COPD complication.
Jerry was born July 11, 1943, in...
ARCHIE L. SHOEMAKER
Archie L. Shoemaker, 76 of Osseo passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at home with family by his side. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 22, at the VFW Post 8494 Hall, 111 E. Main St., Alma Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full military honors will be provided...
WARREN MILLARD
After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Warren Millard, 76, went home to be with Jesus on his 55th wedding anniversary, June 14, 2024.
Warren was born Nov. 29, 1947, to Gyle and Eunice Millard.
He graduated from Lincoln High School of Alma Center, WI, and...
BRADLEY JOHN LAKOWSKE
Bradley John Lakowske, 50, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Eleva, WI, June 11, 2024.
Brad was born in Sparta, WI. His family moved to Black River Falls (BRF), WI in 1979 when he was six years old. After graduating from BRF High School, Brad received a...
GEORGE “DAN” FRELK
George “Dan” Frelk, 65, died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at home with his family by his side after battling cancer.
Dan was born Feb. 9, 1959, in Chicago, IL. The family later relocated to Aurora, IL, where Dan graduated from West Aurora High School in 1977.
Dan...
WILLIAM “BILL” S. OLSEN
William “Bill” S. Olsen, 79, of Cashton entered into rest Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1944, in Sparta, WI, to Egon and Hilda (Sherpe) Olsen. He grew up in Sparta and graduated from Sparta High School in 1962.
He traveled and...
ALICE LAVON KLEVGARD
Alice Lavon Klevgard of Taylor, WI, went to spend eternity with the Lord Jesus June 4, 2024, at the age of 89.
Alice left this life peacefully, following a week of her children and friends at her side. Alice is survived by her husband of 70 years, Mayland Klevgard;...
ALLAN HOSTRAWSER
Allan Hostrawser, 93, of Black River Falls passed away April 12, 2024, at Black River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
He and his twin sister were born Jan. 22, 1931, in West Allis, WI, to Harley and Cynthia Hostrawser. The family moved back to Black River Falls...