Obituaries

Lenard Iverson, 85, passed away with family by his side on Monday, April 1, 2024, at his home in Black River Falls. The funeral service for Lenard will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Bridge Church in Black River

Michael “Mike” G. O’Dair, 72 died on Sunday, March 31, at Agrace Hospice in Madison. On March 11, 1952, Mike was born to Donald and Marie (Deters) O’Dair in Madison, Wisconsin. Mike began working for his father’s business at the age of 11 and continued

Alice M. Likely, 82 of Kendall, Wisconsin passed away on March 28, 2024, in Westby, Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on September 27, 1941, to Harold and Julia (Ludeking) Wendland in Town of Sheldon.  On February 27, 1960, she was united in marriage

Roger Robert Jerome, 90, of Sparta, WI, passed away peacefully Monday, March 11, 2024, at Rolling Hills Senior Living in Sparta following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. A Memorial Service with full military honors will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024, 12:00 p.m. at

George “Dick” Owen, 88, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Mayo Health Care in Sparta.  A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, in Sparta. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until

Jeanette E. Andringa, 86, of Sparta, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, with Father Eric Berns officiating. Private

Janice “Kay” Katherine Wozney, 83, of Independence, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at MayoClinic Health System- St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.Kay was born in rural Fountain City on November 26, 1940, to Raymond and Irene (Kotlarz) Kujak. Shewas united in marriage to Joseph “JoJo” Wozney

Charlotte Louise (Hanson) Skaar, age 86, of Hixton, died on Thursday, February22, 2024 in the Grand View Care Center in Blair.Charlotte was born on January 13, 1938 to Cornel and Selma (Olson) Hanson attheir home in Blair. Charlotte was the youngest of nine children. Her

Lillian Thundercloud “Nąą̨ hanąžįwį̨ga”- Stands on a tree (March 7, 1925- March23, 2024) passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Agrace Hospice. Lillianwas born at home in Black River Falls, WI to Daniel (Mąąxioxogiwįix)Thundercloud and Lydia (Mąąxihoit’ąįga) Lowe Thundercloud.Lillian attended Tomah Boarding School for first

James E. Larvick, age 82, of Sparta, WI, went home to Heaven on March 21, 2024. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024, 12:00pm at New Life Assembly of God Church, Sparta, WI. Pastor Randy Williamson will officiate. Family and friends are invited

Jean “Tookins” Marlene Ripp, 87, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Dove Healthcare in Osseo, WI. The funeral mass for Jean “Tookins” will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Alma Center. A visitation

On March 10, 2024, Joan Lyons, 82, fell asleep peacefully holding the hand of her husband of 49 years,and entered into heaven.Joan, born November 7, 1941, was the matriarch of her family. Her robust personality was bigger thanthe stories told about her. She was stronger,

Beth Amborn, 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, surrounded by family at her home.  The celebration of life memorial service for Beth will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Buswell Funeral Home in Black River Falls. A visitation

Norman D. Johnson, 87, of Eleva, WI died Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital – LutherCampus in Eau Claire. He was born May 29, 1936, in Chimney Rock, the son of Clarence and Minnie(Knudtson) Johnson.Norman was baptized and confirmed at Chimney Rock Lutheran

Hollis B. Herbison, age 95, of Tomah, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Pastor Dawn Lindberg and Pastor Fran Hewuse