Obituaries
LINDA MAE SMITH
Linda Mae Smith, 73, passed away unexpectedly April 14, 2024, at her home in Holmen, WI. She was born Aug. 14, 1950, in La Crosse, WI, to Kenneth and Mae Smith. Ahead of her time, Linda would become a pioneer in women’s sports and business.
Linda was raised in Onalaska,...
CLAIRE E. BJORK
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Claire E. Bjork, 83, of Hixton, WI, on April 18, 2024.
An only child, Claire was born Nov. 19, 1940, to Clarence and Myrtle (Berg) Bjork at the Whitehall Hospital, and he grew up in Hixton helping his dad on the farm...
Donald “Don” Kieth Glasspoole
Donald “Don” Kieth Glasspoole, age 67, died on April 11, 2024, at the Tomah VA Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Don was born on June 18, 1956, in Black River Falls, WI, to Oliver and June Glasspoole. He grew up in Hixton, WI, but went to school in the...
CHARLOTTE LOUISE (HANSON) SKAAR
Charlotte Louise (Hanson) Skaar, 86, of Hixton died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in the Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Charlotte was born Jan. 13, 1938, to Cornel and Selma (Olson) Hanson at their home in Blair. Charlotte was the youngest of nine...
DANIEL EUGENE FUNMAKER
Daniel Eugene Funmaker, 62, died peacefully at his home in Black River Falls, WI, surrounded by his loved ones April 9, 2024.
Daniel was born to James and Ruth (Greyhair) Funmaker Sept. 19, 1961, in Black River Falls, WI. Daniel and his siblings attended and...
CATHERINE J. MYERS
Catherine J. (Breheim) Myers, 74, of Merrillan, WI, passed away unexpectedly April 11, 2024.
She was born to Wilbert and Hazel (Dunn) Breheim in Merrillan, WI, Nov. 7, 1949. Catherine grew up with her eight siblings in Merrillan and graduated from Alma Center High...
ALVIN “AL” REICHENBACH
Alvin “Al” Reichenbach, 80, of Janesville, WI, passed away April 6, 2024, surrounded by family. Al was born July 17, 1943, the son of James Reichenbach and Nellie Flick.
Al is survived by his daughter Cassandra Reichenbach; granddaughter Daelyne Reichenbach;...
GARY KNUTSON
Gary Knutson, a dedicated and hardworking farmer whose hands shaped the land, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on April 13, 2024.
Born into a family of farmers, Gary took over the family farm at an early age. His commitment to farming was his profession and way of life...
LARRY DUANE MCPEAK
Larry Duane McPeak, 84, of Black River Falls passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at ThedaCare, in Neenah, WI, April 7, 2024.
Larry was born in Black River Falls, Feb. 1, 1940, to Robert and Viola (Murphy) McPeak. He was raised in Black River Falls...
ELIZABETH “BETSY” JANSSEN (NEE DANIELSON)
On April 9, 2024, Elizabeth “Betsy” Janssen (nee Danielson) surrounded by family, peacefully entered eternal life at age 83.
Betsy was born May 28, 1940, in Ettrick, WI, to Francis Danielson and Thea Husmoen Danielson. She graduated from Black...