Passed away on Oct 27, 2009

Vaughn C. Pettibone “Hokawas Mani” Black River Falls, WI Vaughn Carole (Miner) Pettibone, age 77, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Hosptial, Marshfield, WI. She was born in a Ci poro ke on May 24, 1932, to Victor and Hilda (Smoke) Miner in Columbia County, WI. On September 9, 1953, she married the late Gavin R. “G-man” Pettibone. In addition to having lived in Black River Falls, the couple also lived in Madison, Watertown, Portage, and Roswell, NM. She had been employed at the Canning Factory in Portage, danced at the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial in Wisconsin Dells, and the Pizza Plant in Black River Falls. Vaughn also attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for Early Childhood Education. She also worked for the Ho-Chunk Nation in various departments including the Head Start Program, Sands Bingo Hall, Gaming Commission, and Election Board. Vaughn loved winning at Bingo, going to Pow-Wows, and riding around. She also enjoyed having her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren around her all the time. Vaughn was a very caring and giving person to everyone she came in contact with. She is survived by 3 sons, Reginald (Marca) Pettibone of Livonia, MI, Lionel (Sharon) Pettibone of Hixton, Clarence Pettibone of Black River Falls; 4 daughters, Crystal (Ed) Pettibone, Melissa (Luis) Olvera, Gina (Vilas) WhiteEagle, and Tari Pettibone all of Black River Falls; 27 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sister, Dolli Big John of Wittenberg; several other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Vaughn was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Hilda; husband, Gavin; daughter, Shari Jo Pettibone; great grandson, John Smith; brother, Chauncey Hopinka. Traditional Native American funeral services will be held Thursday, October 29, 2009, 12 noon, at Vaughn Pettibone’s residence, W8696 Pettibone Pass. Roberta Decorah will be officiating. Burial will follow in Decorah Cemetery, Town of Komensky, Black River Falls. Family and friends are invited for visitation Wednesday, October 28, 2009, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., at Buswell Funeral Home, Black River Falls. Family and friends are also invited for visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the services at the residence. Buswell Funeral Home of Black River Falls is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.buswellfuneralhome.com.