Obituaries
Judy Comstock
The celebration of life service for Judy Comstock will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at the Merrillan United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service
Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home is assisting the funeral home with...
John Borg
John Borg, 70, passed away at the Serenity House in Tomah, WI, Jan. 31, 2026.
Funeral services for John will be Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at the Torgerson’s Funeral Home (408 N. Water St., Black River Falls, WI 54615) at 12 p.m. Friends and family are invited to the visitation from 11 a.m....
Genevieve I. Erickson
Nov. 9, 1940 —
Jan. 27, 2026
Jeanne Genevieve (Lingerfelt) Erickson, 85, passed away peacefully Jan. 27, 2026, in Neillsville, WI.
Born Nov. 9, 1940, in Chippewa Falls, WI, Jeanne lived a life marked by creativity, compassion and dedication to her community. Her love for the...
Jerry D. Parker
Jerry D. Parker, 78, of Humbird, WI, passed away at his home Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Elva Jane Storandt
Elva Jane Storandt, 98, of Sparta and formerly of Burr Oak, passed away Jan. 24, 2026, at the Morrow Home in Sparta.
She was born to Clarence and Lilah (Fischer) Schleifer Aug. 6, 1927, in Sparta. Elva was baptized and confirmed at the Melrose Ev. Lutheran Church by...
Abby Mae Heath
Abby Mae Heath, 17, of Taylor, WI, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 26, 2026.
Abby was born Nov. 4, 2008, in Eau Claire, WI, to Chilanna (Bobo) Olson and Justin Heath. She was a passionate young woman who lived her life with enthusiasm and a deep love for her family and friends.
Abby...
Robert D. Waughtal
Robert D. Waughtal, 38, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
No services are being held at this time.
Torgerson’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jeanette A. Gilbertson
Jeanette A. Gilbertson, 96, of Pigeon Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, where she had been a resident for the past nine years.
Born April 4, 1929, in the township of Hale in Trempealeau County, WI, Jeanette...
Rita Rae Olson Aabye
Rita Rae Olson Aabye, 73, of Taylor, WI, peacefully passed away Jan. 13, 2026, at the Pine View Care Center in Black River Falls while under their loving care and that of the St. Croix Hospice Service. While surrounded by her family and friends. Rita’s will was strong but...
Jack Phillip Titter
Jack Phillip Titter, 82, of Melrose, WI, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at Emplify Health by Gundersen in La Crosse, WI, with his family by his side.
Jack was born in Sparta, WI, Oct. 5, 1943, to Jack and Helen E. (Thayer) Titter, Sr. Jack’s father moved them to Chicago...