Obituaries
RACHEL “RAE” BUSCH
We are sad to announce the passing of Rachel “Rae” Busch of Black River Falls, WI. She went to be with the Lord at age 40 on Jan. 11. Rachel was a gentle, caring and giving being. The simplest pleasures in life brought her great joy. She loved an evening of watching game...
JANET BARNEY
Janet Barbara Barney, 89, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away at the Pine View Care Center Jan. 14, 2023. Janet was born July 23, 1933, to Helmer and Miriam (Farrar) Roe in Wausau, WI.
Janet attended Eau Claire Senior High School and after high school went to Wisconsin...
KAREN JEAN DOLSEY
Karen Jean Dolsey “Cottie,” 75, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully Jan. 9, 2023, under the care of hospice after a courageous fight with cancer. Her family was with her at her side surrounding her with love.
Karen was born Aug. 8, 1947, to Basil and Verna...
JUDY EKERN
Judy Marie Ekern, 74, passed away Jan. 13, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. She was born to Nelson and Hilda (Gunderson) McNallie March 19, 1948, in Eau Claire, WI. She was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Ekern Aug. 24, 1968 in Osseo, WI.
Judy...
SERENA KERSTING
Serena Kay Kersting, 63, passed away Jan. 10, 2023. She was born Oct. 6, 1959, to Kenneth and Kayleen (Hermanson) Kersting in California.
Serena attended school in both California and Wisconsin and graduated from Eau Claire Memorial in Eau Claire, WI. After graduation,...
CARLTON ROBERT CHRISTIANSON
Carlton Robert Christianson, 75, of Wanamingo, MN, died peacefully, surrounded by his family Tuesday Jan. 10, at the Benedictine Care Center in Red Wing, MN. Carlton was born April 5, 1947 in Black River Falls, WI, to Victor and Margaret (Johnson) Christianson....
VERLAND (CHUB) PETERSON
Verland Lewis (Chub) Peterson, 89, of Black River Falls passed away peacefully Jan. 7, 2023.
Chub was born Sept. 25, 1933, to Merlin J. and Etta (Chrisinger) Peterson. He was raised in Black River Falls and graduated high school in 1951.
On June 25, 1954,...
DAVID FREDERICK
David Lee Frederick, 70, of Black River Falls passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. David was born July 8, 1952, in Black River Falls to Jerry and Joyce (Swartling) Frederick. He grew up in Winona, MN, and Merrillan, WI,...
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...
RITA L. SHRAMEK
Rita Louise Shramek, 61, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in the Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.
Rita was born in Winona, MN, Jan. 14, 1961, the third child of Lyle and Helen (Schultz) Hoff. She married John Shramek Oct. 29, 1977, and they had...