Obituaries

Margaret Eileen Goetting, age 77, of Whitehall, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, after a long battle with colon cancer. She faced her illness with the same quiet strength and grace that defined her entire life. Margaret was born on June 22, 1948 in

Jeffrey A. Baldwin, 71, of Tomah, died Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Serenity House in Tomah. A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 12:00 Noon at the Wood Cemetery, Town of Byron. Chaplin Shane Haynes will officiate. The Sonnenburg Family Funeral

Donna Mae Halama, 90, of Independence, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at American Lutheran Communities Assisted Living, Mondovi, WI. Donna Mae was born December 14, 1935, in the town of Tilden, the daughter of Edward and Rose (Bleskachek) Loew. She attended St. Peter’s Grade School

Marilyn Moe, 93, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026 in Oakdale, MN. She had been living at a senior living / assisted care facility since June 2024. She was a lifelong resident of the Northfield-Hixton area. Services will be at Upper Pigeon Creek Lutheran

Ray Junior Thompson, age 92, of Hixton, formerly of Northfield/Whitehall, WI passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Pine View Care Center in Black River Falls, WI. Memorial services for Ray will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Our

Hubert David Duren, 92 of Arlington Heights, IL passed away on April 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Stacyville, IA on February 13, 1934, to John and Mary Duren. He was the 9th of 11 children. Hugh is preceded in

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (DeWolf) Bakke of Black River Falls passed away April 8, 2026 at her home under the care of St. Croix Hospice. She was born on January 11, 1942, to John and Mary Grace (DeLonge) DeWolf. Betty grew up in the Town of

Nona Mae Larson, 89 of Galesville passed away peacefully at Marinuka Manor on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Funeral service will be Friday, April 17, 2026, 1:00 P.M. at Hardies Creek Lutheran Church, rural Ettrick, WI. Burial in church cemetery. Friends may call at the church

Mildred Elaine Relyea Evenson, age 88, died April 11, 2026 at 9:24 AM. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Buswell Funeral Home, Black River Falls. Friends may also pay their respects at Black River Falls Evangelical

Cynthia Rae (nee Berg) Anderson passed away on April 6th, 2026, with her family she held so dearly by her side. Funeral services for Cynthia will take place on Saturday, April 18th at 5:00 at Zion Lutheran Church in Blair, with a visitation beginning at

Bonnie Mae Walton, age 93, died at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home on April 4, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born February 12, 1933, to Harry and Eleonor (Kimball) Cooper in Alma Center, Wisconsin. Bonnie lived a life rich with family, tradition, and simple

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ellen (Emerson) Keck on March 24, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home, and surrounded by family, including her beloved dog, Gracee. She was born August 30th, 1943 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin.

Cole Wayne Schultz, age 33, of Black River Falls, WI passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. A celebration of Cole’s life will be held at a later date. Torgerson Funeral Home, Black River Falls is assisting the family with arrangements.

Craig Steven Fiedler, age 62, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Friday, April 3, 2026. Per Craig’s wishes, no services will be held. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at http://www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com

Nancy Rose Buck, age 75, of Sparta, Wisconsin, passed away on April 3, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center after a two-week health battle, with her loved ones by her side. A Celebration of Life for Nancy will be held at a later date. Until