Obituaries
DAVID E. LIPKE
David E. Lipke, 69, of Black River Falls passed away at his home June 3, 2024.
He was born April 5, 1955, in Janesville, WI, to Elmer and Marian (Gunderson) Lipke. He graduated from Craig High School in 1973 and from UW-Eau Claire in 1978 with a degree in physical...
REV. ROGER WENTZ
Rev. Roger Wentz, 93, passed away April 28, 2024, in Black River Falls, WI.
He was born in Sheboygan, WI, May 1, 1930, the second son of Dr. Ivan and Viola Wentz.
A 1948 graduate of Central High School, he then went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for one...
JACK WALTER WINDSOR
Jack Walter Windsor, 87, entered eternal life May 24, 2024. Jack was born in Black River Falls June 30,1936, to his late parents, Walter and Frances (Frerking). He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Patricia (Klassy), whom he married Feb. 24, 1962...
LAVERNE LAGAISSE
LaVerne LaGaisse, 77, of Fairchild, WI, passed peacefully Sunday, May 12, 2024, in his home as he wished.
LaVerne was born Oct. 31, 1946, to Charles Peter and Lorraine Marva (Batterson) Sr. in Rockford, IL. He graduated from Belvedere High School in 1964, he then joined...
PETER J. HOFFMAN
Peter J. Hoffman, 92, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away at his home May 28, 2024, with his wife, Jone at his side.
Peter was born to Duane and Lavina (Briggson) Hoffman June 28, 1931, in Sparta, WI. The oldest of three siblings, Peter grew up in Black River Falls...
LARRY J. PETERSON
Larry James Peterson passed away peacefully May 1, 2024, at his home. He was the third son and the sixth child of seven born to Merlin and Etta Peterson (Chrisinger) on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1937, in Black River Falls. He grew up in Black River Falls milking cows and...
JACK WALTER WINDSOR
Jack Walter Windsor, 87, entered eternal life on May 24, 2024. A memorial luncheon and celebration of life will be held at Skyline Golf Course Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please join us to share stories and memories of Jack.
In lieu of flowers, donations...
LESTER J. GRUNLIEN
Lester J. Grunlien, 87, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully May 19, 2024, at the Pine View Care Center.
Lester was born to Alvin and Stella (Staff) Grunlien Dec. 4, 1936, and grew up in Garden Valley Wisconsin, with his seven siblings, Elvera, Delores,...
DWAINE GEORGE BUSSE
Dwaine George Busse died peacefully at home Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Dwaine began his journey Feb. 4, 1940 in Sparta, WI. He was the son of George and Hazel (Tessman) Busse. Dwaine spent most of his life in Melrose, WI. He attended and graduated from the Melrose...
ARLAN G. HELSTAD
Arlan G. Helstad, born July 31, 1935, passed on to Eternal Glory on May 22, 2024.
Arlan was born and raised in the rural hills of Ettrick on numerous farms, as it was in those days where one would move to find work. Born of Norwegian roots, it was the language he was...