Obituaries
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...
RICHARD “DICK” LINDOW
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Lindow, who went home to the Lord Jan. 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Jan. 29, 1939, in Black River Falls, Dick was the cherished son of Creswell and Gladys (Davis) Lindow. He...
JUDITH A. RADCLIFFE
Judith A. Radcliffe, 87, of Hillsboro, WI, and formerly of Black River Falls, WI, passed on peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2025. She was fortunate to be surrounded by friends and family until the end of her life.
Judy will forever be remembered for her sweet disposition...
JUDITH (JUDY) ANNETTE PETERSON OLSON
Judith (Judy) Annette Peterson Olson, 89, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at home Jan. 20, 2025.
Judy was born July 13, 1935 to Merlin J. and Etta (Chrisinger) Peterson in Black River Falls, WI. She grew up near Black River Falls,...