Obituaries
JUDITH “JUDY” ANN (IVERSON) RUDOLPH
Judith “Judy” Ann (Iverson) Rudolph, 73, of Black River Falls, formerly of Tomah, passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Black River Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 4, 1951, to August “Gus” and Patricia “Pat” (Baldwin) Iverson. Judy went to school...
PHILIP E. SEMKE
Philip E. Semke, 77 of Melrose passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 at his home.
He was born Dec. 30, 1947, to Vernon and Lucille Semke. Phillip was also a foster child to Tom and Selma Bagan of Black River Falls, along with his younger brother Orville Semke.
Phillip...
THOMAS L. HARKNER
April 27, 1940 – Sept. 9, 2025
Thomas L. Harkner, 85, of Millston, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of St. Croix Hospice.
Born April 27, 1940, in Sparta, WI, Thomas was the son of...
MARTHA A. (PETERSON) FOX
Martha A. (Peterson) Fox passed away peacefully at her home in rural Northfield on Sept. 9, 2025. She was born Nov. 13, 1945, in Black River Falls, the daughter of Norman and Esther (Hanson) Peterson.
In 1968, Martha married Lloyd A. Fox. Together they...
JAMES MARTIN HENRY PEDERSON
Nov. 19, 1933–Sept.8, 2025
James Martin Henry Pederson was born in Grand Marais, MN, just months after his family immigrated from Norway. The son of Reverend James Ove and Anna Eugena (Mathieson) Pederson, Jim grew up in various pastoral communities including...
FREDDIE J. DOLESY AND DONNA L DOLESY
1929-2025 and 1931-2025
Freddie J. Dolesy, 96, of rural Black River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home Aug. 27, 2025.
Freddie was born March 20, 1929, in Black River Falls, WI, to Fred and Adeline (Schnick) Dolesy and was the...
KAREN LEA BOLTE
In loving memory of Karen L. Bolte (1940-2025)
It is with a mix of deep sorrow and complex emotions that we announce the passing of Karen Lea Bolte (Finn) Aug. 28, 2025. Karen was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Black River Falls, WI, and was beloved by her parents, Jamie and Francis...
JON L. OLSON
Jon L. Olson, 79, of Melrose, passed away Sept. 4, 2025, peacefully at his home after a courageous eight-year battle with lung cancer.
He was born Oct. 24, 1945, to Lawrence and Martha Olson. Jon was a third-generation truck driver, which he enjoyed and took great pride...
DUANE E. JOHNSON
Duane E. Johnson, 67, passed away at home Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.
Duane was born to Earl and Charlotte Johnson March 25, 1958, in Black River Falls, WI. Duane graduated from Black River Falls High School and began a lifelong career as a welder. He would later retire as...
Dennis M. “Gabby” Eberhardt
Dennis M. “Gabby” Eberhardt, 76, of Black River Falls passed away peacefully at home Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Brad and Ann Eberhardt residence,...