Obituaries
TIM D. YESKIE
Tim D. Yeskie, 69, of Hixton, passed away May 3, 2026, surrounded by his family and close friends.
He was born Oct. 25, 1956 to Robert “Bob” Yeskie and Virginia (Hegge) Yeskie. Tim grew up in rural Hixton his whole life.
Tim worked briefly at Wisconsin Dairies, Norplex and Federation...
Robert Donald Petterson
October 26, 1954 -
January 17, 2026
Robert Donald Petterson, 71, passed away peacefully at his home Jan. 17, 2026 with his family by his side. Born Oct. 26, 1954, he was the youngest of four children born to Donald Victor Petterson and Doris Mae (Kunes) Petterson.
Bob...
Mary Eileen Mullen (nee: Decorah)
Surrounded by loved ones, Mary Eileen Mullen (nee: Decorah), the matriarch of the Mullen family, passed away May 8, 2026. Mary was born in Chicago, IL, to Beverly Benjamin Decorah and Bessie Seal June 30, 1941. Coming from a life of discriminatory challenges and...
Mark Mahlon Gilbertson
Mark Mahlon Gilbertson, 65, of Black River Falls, WI passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI, following a long battle with multiple illnesses.
He was born on Aug. 21, 1960, in Black River Falls, WI, to Ilett and Cynthia (...
Marian Ruth Harelson
Marian Ruth Harelson, 98, of Black River Falls, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Onalaska Care Center in Onalaska, WI.
Marian was born June 25, 1927, in a log cabin built by her grandfather in rural Jackson County. Her father, Claude Harmon, died when...
Linda Ann Schmocker
Linda Ann Schmocker, 79, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Meadowbrook at Black River Falls. No services will be held at this time. Buswell Funeral Home, Black River Falls, is assisting the family with arrangements.
GREG RIPP
Greg Ripp, 69, passed away in La Crosse, WI, May 10, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Alma Center, WI. Visitation is held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Burial to take place...
Duane Irwin Johnson
Duane Irwin Johnson, 68, of Hixton, WI, passed away at his home April 30, 2026.
Duane was born to Irwin and Judith (Whelihan) Johnson in Black River Falls, WI, Feb. 25, 1958, where he was raised with his five siblings. Duane’s mother, Judith, passed away when Duane was just 10...
Billy “Joe” Dormady
Billy “Joe” Dormady of Black River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at home April 28, 2026.
Bill was born in Neillsville, WI, to Dannie and Gladys (Laager) Dormady. He spent much of his life in the Black River Falls area. Bill worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years. He...
LYDIA DICKHAUT
Lydia Dickhaut, 85, of Chetek, died Monday, April 27, 2026, in Meadowbrook Senior Living in Chetek.
Lydia was born April 4, 1941, in the Ukraine to Friedrich and Emma (Fuhrmann) Dickhaut.
Lydia was a child immigrant along with her parents and siblings. Her father settled them on...