Obituaries
MICHAEL “MIKE” E. EWERT
Michael “Mike” Edward Ewert, 74, of Ponca, NE, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Visitation was at 4 p.m., Nov. 18, 2023, at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. and services followed at 5...
STUART CHRISTIAN PEDERSEN
Stuart Christian Pedersen, 98, of Warrens, WI, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife, Faye, and daughter, Kim. He was born April 28, 1925, to Hans and Alma (Nelson) Pedersen.
Stuart is survived by his wife,...
M.H. “MARTY” BETTS
M.H. “Marty” Betts of Merrillan, WI, passed away Nov. 4, 2023, at the age of 77.
Marty Betts was born Sept. 10, 1946, in LaFarge, WI, to Hugh and Laura Elsie (Hewuse) Betts. He attended high school at Harlem High School in Loves Park, IL, where he was active in a...
SELINA DORIS JOSHUA
Selina Doris Joshua passed from this earth Nov. 4, 2023, in Black River Falls, WI, at the age of 85.
Selina was born to Westley and Ethelene (Free) Bradford Aug. 11, 1938, in Winnebago, NE. Selina attended high school in Black River Falls and later studied college in...
JOHN E. GILBERTSON
John E. Gilbertson, 64, of Black River Falls passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at Spero Heritage Homes in Watertown with his family by his side. John was a blessing to all who knew him. His faith was simple and childlike. He completely trusted that God would...
ELIZABETH “LIZ” JULIA MILES
Elizabeth “Liz” Julia Miles, 80, passed away Nov. 8, 2023, in Black River Falls, WI.
Liz was born to Jacob and Gertrude (Engel) Lempel Oct. 14, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI. Liz attended catholic school in Milwaukee until she met the love of her life, Wayne “Beaner...
ROBERT JOHN WOJTYLA
Robert John Wojtyla, 77, of Millston, WI, passed away Oct. 30, 2023, at his home.
Robert was born May 16, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to John and Cecelia (Stonic) Wojtyla. He was raised in Chicago and graduated from St Patrick High School in Chicago.
Robert served in...
ANTHONY JAY PHILLIPS “TONY”
Anthony Jay Phillips (“Tony”) passed away at his parent’s home Nov. 4, 2023, at age 44. Born Feb. 11, 1979, in Black River Falls, he was the only son of Gary Phillips and his then-wife Angie (Iverson).
Tony started his education in Tomah but later moved back to...
KEVIN LEE JOHNSON
Kevin Lee Johnson, 65, of Black River Falls, passed away Oct. 12, 2023.
Kevin was born in Milaca, MN, Sept. 17, 1958, to Ronald Sr., and Mary Johnson.
Kevin, along with his brother Ronald Jr., had a floor cleaning business in Florida for a number of years and...
TIMOTHY JOSEPH GRONSKI
Timothy Joseph Gronski, 70, of Hixton and formerly of Kenosha, WI, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. He was born April 19, 1953, in Superior, WI, to Peter and Regina (Kulas) Gronski. He graduated from Superior Senior High School...