Obituaries
Jerry Ray Rodenberg
Jerry Ray Rodenberg passed away Feb. 19, 2026, in Madison, WI, at the age of 83. Jerry grew up on a 160-acre dairy farm in North Bend. After graduating high school from Melrose, he obtained a BS in chemical engineering from UW-Madison and a MS in civil and environmental...
Jean Harriett Bianchi (Magdlin)
Jean Harriett Bianchi (Magdlin), born June 15, 1945, in Chicago, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Jean built a life centered on love, devotion and quiet strength. After beginning her journey in Chicago, she made...
Corinne Annette (Rindahl) Young
Corinne Annette (Rindahl) Young, formerly of Black River Falls, WI, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin, WI, surrounded by family.
Corinne was born Jan. 5, 1928, the only child of Lihla (Anderson) and Johan Alfred (Fritz)...
Shirley Ann Wilfong
Shirley Ann Wilfong, 83, of Merrillan, WI, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, with her loving husband, Fred, holding her hand.
She was born Oct. 30, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Edward and Emily (Novak) Basara. She grew up in Merrillan on the family farm before moving with...
Ruth Charlene Jansen
Ruth Charlene Jansen, 91, of Fairchild, WI, passed away at home Feb. 12, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the St. Croix Hospice of Black River Falls, WI.
The Torgerson’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with...
RUSSELL LEE BACK
Russell Lee Back, 58, of Mondovi, WI, unexpectedly lost his life in a semi-truck accident Feb. 7, 2026. Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home in Hixton. Additional visitation will take place Friday, Feb. 20, 2026,...
Ronald William Bond
Ronald William Bond, 66, of Onalaska, WI, formerly of Black River Falls, WI, and Rochester, WA, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.
He was born Jan. 15, 1960, in Moses Lake, WA, to William and Shirley (Lobe) Bond. He grew up in Wenatchee, WA, and attended elementary school...
RITA MAE BLACKDEER
Rita Mae Blackdeer, 82, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 at Pineview Care Center in Black River Falls. Visitation for Rita will take place Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Mission Community Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Burial will follow at the...
Judith Ann Comstock
Judith Ann Comstock, 80, of Merrillan, passed away suddenly Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 18, 1945, in Black River Falls, WI, the daughter of Gloria and Cyrus Comstock.
Judy is survived by her brother, Bill (Barb) Comstock, and her...
GORDON LEROY SUTTON
Gordon LeRoy Sutton, 78, of Cornville, AZ, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Services will be held in Arizona and private family burial will be held in Wisconsin. Torgerson Funeral Home, Black River Falls, is assisting the family with arrangements.