Obituaries
RICHARD A “DICK” BREITENBACH
Richard A “Dick” Breitenbach, 85, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, doing what he loved most, out for a ride on his Harley-Davidson. He was born Oct. 26, 1937, in Black River Falls, WI, the second child of Harold and Theresa (Paar) Breitenbach. Richard met the...
PAUL L. SCHEETS
Paul L. Scheets, 71, of Black River Falls passed away June 19, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.
Paul was born May 17, 1952, to John H. and Lois Scheets in Waukesha, WI.
Paul was a hard worker. He began his work life as a young boy on his family farm and at...
JULIANN TALLEY
Juliann Talley, 77, of Stratford, WI, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Vita Care Assisted Living.
She was born July 15, 1945, in Oelwein, IA, the daughter of George and Virginia Jamison. She married James Talley Nov. 27, 1965, in Oelwein, IA. Juliann graduated from...
ASHLEY ANNE FUNMAKER, “HṶṶC HINṶK”
Ashley Anne Funmaker, “Hṷṷc Hinṷk,” 31, passed away at her home Friday, June 16, 2023. She was born Jan. 10, 1992, to Max Perry Funmaker Sr. and Eileen Link in La Crosse, WI.
Ashley went to Black River Falls throughout high school, but finished her last...
ARDELLA RUDY
Ardella Rudy, 87, of Osseo, WI, formerly of Gilmanton, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at American Lutheran in Mondovi, WI.
She was born May 15, 1936, the daughter of Orion and Hazel Olson. She loved to cook, have family gatherings, gardening and to sew.
She married...
DENNIS A. POTTER
Dennis Allen Potter passed away at the age of 73 Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born Oct. 9, 1949, to Harvey and Helen Potter of Cataract, Wisconsin.
Dennis graduated from Sparta High School and soon after moved to Janesville where he worked at the General Motors Plant...
JAMES J. ESSER
James J. Esser, 95, of Spooner, WI, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.
Family and friends are invited for visitation Thursday, June 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Spooner Funeral Home and Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass...
MARY A. O’DONAHUE
Mary A. O’Donahue, 87, passed away June 1, 2023.
Mary was born in Mentor Township, Wisconsin, Jan. 4, 1936, to Loyal and Concil Flick (Rhoades). Mary moved to Milwaukee, WI, where she met and married Cecil Olver Sr. They opened a furniture business and had six children...
RODNEY CRONK
Rodney Louis Cronk, 50, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Black River Falls, WI, Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born in Racine, WI, Dec. 10, 1972, son of the late James and Beverly (Skaff) Cronk.
Rod attended Washington Park High School and later started his career as a...
COLLEEN ANN VOGT
Colleen Ann Vogt, 79, of Black River Falls passed away Sunday, May 4, 2023.
She was born Oct. 17, 1943 in Burlington, WI, to Cyril and Rosemary Edwards. She married Gerald Vogt Oct. 8, 1961.
Colleen is survived by her husband, Gerald; two children, John Vogt of...