All Obituaries

Roxanne Alice White, age 61, of rural Prairie Farm, WI entered her eternal rest on Sunday, March 8th, 2026 at home with hospice and surrounded by her loving family.  God needed another angel and she was welcomed.  She was born on March 26th, 1964 to Otto & Barbara (Kurschner) Bender at Rice Lake, WI.  With Robin as her older sister, Roxanne would be the tag along with Robin’s friends.  The girls had the most wonderful babysitter, Ada Wiseman, during their ...

Armand William “Bud” Fortier was born on October 25, 1941, to Dora and Armand Fortier. He passed peacefully after a courageous seven-day battle with Influenza A that led to significant breathing complications. After thoughtful reflection, he made his choice to be at peace, surrounded by love. Bud proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1966. He first married Carole LaMere and together they welcomed two children, Becky and Larry. ...

Bernis M. Edmond, age 78, of Dallas, WI went home to see her beloved Jesus on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 at her home.  She was born on April 18th, 1947 to George & Patricia (Kubicek) Chladek at Owatonna, MN.  On April 15th, 1966, she was married to George Edmond at West Concord, MN. Bernis was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her husband: George Sr., her children: George Edmond Jr. (Linda Nelson), Donna (Matt) Ashley, Bill Edmond & Barb (Jeff) ...

Raymond W. Harmon, Jr., age 74, of Ridgeland, WI died Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse.  He was born July 18th, 1951 to Raymond Sr. & Betty (Jacobson) Harmon at Rice Lake, WI.  He attended Plainview School through the 8th grade & graduated from Prairie Farm High School in 1969.  On August 19th, 1972, he was married to Ann Luer at the Pine Creek Church in the Town of Wilson, rural Ridgeland, WI.  Ray enjoyed hunting & ...

Sandra K. Metheny, age 63, of Barron, WI passed away Friday, February 6th, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake.  She was born March 21st, 1962 to Melvin Sr. & Beverly (Davis) Hintzman at Rice Lake, WI.  She grew up in Sand Creek & graduated from Chetek High School in 1982.  On February 18th, 1983, she was married to the love of her life, Lee Metheny, at Barron.  She earned her degree in nursing and later in the early 2000’s, she went on to earn a ...

Alvin Junior Hegna, age 94, of Barron, WI went to see Jesus peacefully in the early morning of Thursday, January 29th, 2026 at Monroe Manor in Barron.  He was born on October 12th, 1931 to Alvin Casper & Mabel (Bryngelson) Hegna at Barron where he was raised and attended school.  He graduated from Barron High School in 1949.  On February 14th, 1951, he was married to Leona Dennis of Prairie Farm.  The couple lived in Barron for a few years before moving to Cameron ...

John P. Rolbiecki, age 61, of Chetek, WI passed away suddenly January 28, 2026 at his home.  He was a proud graduate of Chippewa Falls McDonell High School and attended UW-Stout graduating with a degree in Industrial Technology.  John used his manufacturing engineering skills throughout his working career at Trek Bicycles in Waterloo, Parker Hannifin in Mauston and then retiring from Generac Power Systems in Whitewater a few years ago.  He recently moved to Chetek. His love of ...

C. Lowell “Bud” Olson, age 78 of Dallas, died January 26, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire following two major strokes. Bud was born on June 24, 1947, in Amery, WI to Curtiss and Florence (Siebrecht) Olson. Bud and his five younger siblings grew up on a dairy farm near Little Falls where the daily routine of chores and living close to the land set the tone for Bud’s life. Bud graduated from Amery High School in 1965 and was drafted into the Army ...

William “Bill/Butch” Poulson, age 81, of rural Chetek/New Auburn passed away Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at Cumberland Care & Rehab., after a battle with leukemia that ended with kidney failure.  He was born July 27th, 1944 to William Sr. & Lavina (Waugh) Poulson at Des Moines, IA.  He spent his childhood in rural Spooner, WI where he and his sister, Pat, played in the woods & lakes catching wild animals & trying to make them pets.  The family ...

David O. Romsos, age 79, of Cameron, WI died Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.  He was born June 15, 1946 to Edwin & Caroline (Lundby) Romsos at Rice Lake & was raised and attended school at Cameron.  He graduated from Cameron High School in 1960 & then went on to attend college at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, graduating in 1964.  In 1971, he began his life-long career in farming with his brother, Lee, on their ...