Obituaries
LOIS ANN WYSS
Lois Ann Wyss, lovingly known as “Chipper,” of Black River Falls was called to her heavenly home March 31, 2025, while surrounded by family.
Chipper was born April 20, 1956, to Wendell G. Stetzer and Ruth M. (Simonson) Stetzer at St. Ann’s Hospital in La Crosse, WI...
SHAUN RYAN BURLINGAME
Shaun Ryan Burlingame, 36, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home in Black River Falls, WI.
Shaun was born Oct. 23, 1988, to Jill Burlingame in Black River Falls, where he lived most of his life. He graduated in 2007 and worked as a custodian in the area....
WAYNE R. BROWN
Wayne R. Brown, formerly of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Chippewa Falls, WI. Born in Black River Falls March 30, 1949, Wayne was the oldest of 12 children born to Richard and Marcella (Sally) Brown. He was raised in Black River Falls on the...
WILLIAM “WILD BILL” PETERS
William “Wild Bill” Peters passed away peacefully April 6, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Milwaukee, WI, to Lyle and Mabel Peters, Bill grew up in Merrillan, where he made lifelong memories and friendships.
Bill will be remembered for his...
MARY JANE (STEINE) HANSEN
Mary Jane (Steine) Hansen entered into eternal life April 4, 2025. She was born Feb. 23, 1946, in Whitehall, WI, to Spencer and Verna (Tjerstad) Steine. She moved to Black River Falls at the age of two and resided in the Black River Falls area throughout her...
JANICE (ROGNESS) STUBRUD
Janice (Rogness) Stubrud passed away April 6, 2025, at the Pine View Care Center Memory Care of Black River Falls and formerly of Alma Center.
She was born Oct. 15, 1950, to Vernon Rogness and Wilva (Smith) Marshall was the second oldest of five children....
DENNIS RAY YESKIE
Dennis Ray Yeskie of Hixton, WI, passed away April 3, 2025, surrounded by family and friends, doing one of his favorite things—listening to a baseball game. He was 74 years old.
Born in La Crosse, WI, March 4, 1951, Dennis was the second of four children born to...
JANICE (ROGNESS) STUBRUD
Janice (Rogness) Stubrud, formerly of Alma Center, passed away April 6, 2025, at the Pine View Care Center Memory Care in Black River Falls.
She was born Oct. 15, 1950, to Vernon Rogness and Wilva (Smith) Marshall and was the second oldest of five children. She...
GERALD (JERRY) HERBERT EWERT
It is with great sorrow to announce, Gerald (Jerry) Herbert Ewert, 72, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife, Linda, Sunday, March 30, 2025, at their home in Mineral Point, WI.
Gerald was born Aug. 21, 1952, to Eugene D. Ewert and Mary Ann Kort...
ERIC JOHN VANDERPAL
Eric Hohn Vanderpal was born June 30, 1974, to Penny and Steve Vanderpal. he passed away peacefully April 2, 2025.
Eric is survived by his wife, Jessica; stepdaughter Maggie; mother Penny; brother Brad (Heather); niece Riley; and nephew Steven.
He was preceded...