Obituaries
JOHN LOUIS OAKESON
Oct. 9, 1932 – Feb. 10, 2025
John Louis Oakeson, 92, passed away peacefully at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton, WI. He was born to the late George and Lillian (Bandow) Oakeson and grew up on a small farm outside of Marinette, WI. He joined the Marine Corps in 1951 and...
ROBERT “BOB” HALVERSON
Robert “Bob” Halverson, of Peoria, IL, passed away at his home Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
He was born July 6, 1942, in Black River Falls, WI, to Ed and Edith (Simplot) Halverson. He was lovingly raised by Walt and Marge Simonson of Merrillan, WI.
Bob married...
HELEN MYERS
Helen Myers, 95, of Hixton, WI, passed away at her home Sunday, Feb.9, 2025.
Helen was born Dec. 16, 1929, to James and Stella (Sandal) Wood in Beatrice, NE.
She was united in marriage to Edward Myers. In her younger years, her and Ed loved to travel together. Helen loved...
RANDOLPH “RUSTY” HILMER OPLAND
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Randolph “Rusty” Hilmer Opland, 89, of Mindoro. Rusty passed away Feb. 8, 2025, at the Morrow Home Community (MHC) in Sparta WI, after a gradual decline.
He was born May 10, 1935, to Hilmer and Olga (Stetzer)...
BERNICE O’BRIEN
Bernice O’Brien, 79, passed away surrounded by family Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at Meadowbrook in Black River Falls, WI.
Bernice was born Aug. 20, 1945, to George and Pearline (Mathews) Madland in Black River Falls. She attended school up to ninth grade. She married Wesley...
RUTH ANN JAHN
Ruth Ann Jahn passed away at the Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
She was born to Roger and Mae (Rubenbauer) Alexander at home in Jackson County. She attended Alma Center High School and after graduation, she enrolled at Eau Claire Technical College...
JASON ROY BROWN
Jason Roy Brown, 52, passed unexpectedly at his home in Merrillan, WI, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.
He was born Aug. 19, 1972, to Randy and Pamela (Eddy) Brown in Black River Falls, WI. Jason attended school at the Merrillan Elementary School and graduated high school in...
ROBERT “BOBBY” JOHN MICKELSON
Robert “Bobby” John Mickelson of Black River Falls, went to join his Lord and Savior in Heaven in the early morning hours Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at Country Terrace, his place of residence for the past 10 years.
Robert was born July 28, 1957, in La Crosse,...
MARLYS J. JENNINGS
Marlys J. Jennings, 79, of Black River Falls, WI,/rural Ettrick, WI, was born July 10, 1945, to Otto and Marian (Stone) Busse in Whitehall, WI. Marlys passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.
Marlys grew up in rural Ettrick and was a...
THEODORE (TED) ROBERT FEDERMAN
Theodore “Ted” Robert Federman, 82, Ted was born May 24, 1942, to Ferdinand and Margaret Federman. He passed away quietly at his home Jan. 24, 2025.
Ted was born in Lone Rock, WI, but lived most of his years in the Cataract area. He worked as a mechanic...