Obituaries
LINDA MAY EGENESS
Linda May Egeness, 75, of rural Taylor, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in her home.
Linda was born May 25, 1947, in Chicago, IL, to Donald and Julia (Gnatek) Todd. She worked in the insurance field for 40 years and was a longtime business owner who owned the Black River...
MARIE ELIZABETH (STRODTHOFF)
OAKESON
Marie Elizabeth (Strodthoff) Oakeson was born in 1934 to the late Herman and Margarete (Wandrei) Strodthoff. She graduated from Stout State College, Menomonie, WI, with a BS in home economics education. Marie met her future husband, John Oakeson, at Stout...
KAREN J. CLARK-STONE
Karen J. Clark-Stone, 82, of Alexandria, VA, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA.
Karen Jean Clark was born Oct. 2, 1941, in Black River Falls, Jackson County, WI., to Eugene Jr. and Vivian (Zeman) Clark. She graduated from Black...
JANE KAY PETERSON
Jane Kay Peterson, 79, of Melrose passed away Dec. 21, 2022, in La Crosse.
Jane was born Oct. 12, 1943, to her parents Horace Abner Piper and Florence McCullough. Jane graduated from Sparta High School in 1961 and went to work for the Union National Bank of Sparta...
KEVIN RAY JANZEN
Kevin Ray Janzen, Taylor WI, 58, passed away April 11, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 15, 1964, at Vernon Memorial Hospital, the son of Arnold and Dorothy (Rumppe) Janzen. The family lived in Cashton, WI, until 1976 when the family...
JOHN A. MATUSZAK
John Matuszak, 91, of Neillsville, WI, passed away peacefully at the Clark County Rehab and Living Center Thursday, April 13, 2023. John was born June 11, 1931, in Neillsville to parents William and Anna Matuszak. He attended Shortville School and completed eighth grade....
DORLENE F. KREWSON
Dorlene F. Krewson, 93 of Ashland, WI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI. Dorlene was born Dec. 19, 1929, in Black River Falls, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Mabel (Johnson) Davis.
Dorlene loved her children,...
RONALD L. KRAMER
Ronald L. Kramer passed away peacefully at his home Friday, April 7, 2023. He was born Sept. 9, 1936, in North Bend, WI, to Merlin and Irene (Lash) Kramer. He grew up in Mindoro, WI, where he farmed all his life except for a small time while in the United States Army. He...
CAROL LAMBERT
Carol Rose Lambert passed away peacefully in her sleep Jan. 3, 2023, at age 95. A memorial service for Carol is being held Saturday, April 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion in Black River Falls.
RODNEY BURLINGAME
Rodney Burlingame, 87, of Merrillan passed away at home March 24, 2023. His last days were spent surrounded by family and friends; a beautiful tribute to a remarkable man.
Rod was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend. He loved having coffee with the guys,...