Obituaries
Bruce E. Poff
Bruce E. Poff, 73, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. Arrangements are pending with Torgerson Funeral Home, Black River Falls.
Allan Albert Spaulding
On Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, Allan Albert Spaulding, loving husband and father of four boys, passed away, surrounded by family, at Riverside Assisted Living in Neillsville, WI at age 88.
Celebrating a remarkable life, well lived: Al was born Aug. 29, 1937, in Arcadia, WI...
Ronald Bruce Hanson
Jan.14, 1941 - Feb. 23, 2026
Ronald was born to Kermit and Louise Hanson Jan. 14, 1941, in Black River Falls, WI. He has one sister, Jeanne Clark, of La Crosse, WI.
Ron married the love of his life of 62 years, Brenda (Johnson) Hanson June 15, 1963, at Evangelical Lutheran...
JEAN MARIE STACY-SNOW
Jean Marie Stacy-Snow, 71, began her journey peacefully at her home in Black River Falls Feb. 23, 2026, surrounded by the family who loved her deeply.
Born June 1, 1954, Jean was an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and a woman whose life was defined by service, faith...
ALLAN A. SPAULDING
Allan A. Spaulding, 88, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away at Riverside Assisted Living in Neillsville Feb. 28, 2026.
Torgerson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
A full obituary will appear in next week’s issue of the Banner Journal.
RONALD KIMBALL
Ronald Kimball passed away March 1, 2026, in Tomah, WI.
Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
A full obituary will appear in next week’s issue of the Banner Journal.
Ray Junior Thompson
Ray Junior Thompson, 92, of Hixton, formerly of Northfield/Whitehall, WI, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Pine View Care Center in Black River Falls, WI.
He was born May 22, 1933, in Back River Falls, WI, to Raymond and Orien (Bergerson) Thompson. Ray grew up in...
MARCIA KAE THOMAS
On Feb. 15, 2026, Miss Marcia Kaye Thomas, born May 19, 1942, went home to her final rest. She never felt her life was any less than anyone else’s.
She enjoyed her time and adventures here on earth. She retired from being in the food service industry after uncountable years...
Lois Margaret Becker
Lois Margaret Becker, 79, of Blair passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Emplify Health in Whitehall.
Lois was born April 5, 1946, to Hubert and Norma (Olson) Hoagenson.
She had a life filled with family, friends, beloved pets and an active church life. Lois enjoyed...
John Gary Jacobson
John Gary Jacobson, 69, passed away Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Born Dec. 11, 1956, in Black River Falls, WI, John was the son of Gary and Barbara (Frost) Jacobson.
John graduated from Alma Center, Lincoln High School, in...