The Obituary Section

Mathew Micheal Somers

, Wisconsin

Mathew Micheal Somers, age 31, of Amarillo, TX passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Arrangements are pending with Buswell Funeral Home, Black River Falls.

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Greg Ripp

, Wisconsin

Gregory George Ripp (69) lately of La Crosse, Wisconsin, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and delivered from it and all earthly cares on May 10, 2026.  Greg was born on April 18, 1957 to Duane and Wanda (Hytry) Ripp.Growing up on a dairy farm near Alma Center, Wisconsin with his five siblings, he learned the hard work of being a good steward of the land and gained skills in growing crops and gardens, carpentry, and fixing anything that was broken and in need of repairs. The family also enjoyed many Sunday trips to area parks and relatives, family celebrations, walking down to the creek which ran through the farm, and climbing tall pine trees in the backyard. This came in handy as his future work included climbing ladders to fight fires, and climbing tall cable towers.Following high school graduation, Greg attended the Western Technical School in La Crosse and after…

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Jean Sampson

, Wisconsin

May 12, 2026

Jean A. Sampson, 86, passed away on May 13, 2026, under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Pine View Care Center in Black River Falls. No services will be held at this time. 

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Lindsay Paige Nelson

, Wisconsin

Lindsay Paige Nelson of Marshfield was born December 1st, 1980, to her mother, Carole Anne Reisinger. She passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Lindsay leaves to cherish her memory her son, Ramsey McCormick; her mother, Carole Anne Reisinger; her stepfather, Rick Reisinger; her sister and brother-in-law, Heather and Allen Gooch; her brother, Casey Schultz; stepbrothers, Darrik Johnson and Jordan Reisinger (wife Haley Reisinger). She was preceded in death by her brother, Cory Schultz.Over the course of her life, Lindsay had many passions, enjoying traveling above all else. Her adventurous spirit led her on many journeys, which brought her to live all across the United States. Just a few of the places that she resided in include Orlando, FL, Moberly, MO, and Lake Tahoe, CA. Some of her favorite pastimes were listening to music and making art. Some of her favorite movies were The Princess Bride and The Nightmare Before Christmas,…

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