Obituaries
John “Johnny” Murray, 80, of rural Black River Falls, passed away August 24, 2026 at the residence of Curt and Mary Woods, Melrose, Wisconsin. He courageously fought pancreatic cancer under the care of Lakeland Home Health, Moments Hospice, and close family members.
John was born March 21, 1946, at...
Shirley Gilles, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Kininic Nursing Home in River Falls, Wisconsin.
Shirley was born on February 22, 1935, to James and Mary (McCreddan) Radcliffe of Black River Falls.
She is survived by her six sons and two daughters. Annielaurie Collins of...
Our hearts completely broke on Saturday, August 22, 2026, as Adam James Massman passed away at the young age of 17.
He was born on June 17, 2009 - 2 weeks overdue and already determined to do life how he planned. Strong and spirited, yet quiet by nature, Adam was an amazing young man from the first...
Judy Ann Danielson (Gaede) passed away on August 18, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was 81.
There will be no funeral services or celebration of life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the Interfaith and/or Time For You program in Black River Falls, WI.
Karen Rae Karlstad, age 80, of Connorsville, WI died Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at home due to cancer. Karen was born August 8, 1946, in Black River Falls, WI. She grew up and was educated around Merrillan, WI, graduating from Lincoln High School in Alma Center, WI in 1964. She then went to college...
Kerry Lee Wenthold, age 65, of Black River Falls, WI passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Wenthold, and many close friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the Black River Falls High School...
LaVern Eleanor (Rochester) Blazek entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 18th, surrounded by her loved ones. LaVern was born on August 6th, 1938 in Black River Falls to Elmer & Nettie Rochester. LaVern was one of ten children, and family was the most precious gift to LaVern. She loved...
Patrick James McNulty age 62 of Neillsville,WI/Black River Falls, WI, passed away Thursday August 20, 2026.
Patrick was born November 29, 1963, in Black River Falls, WI, to parents John and Dorothy McNulty.
Patrick spent his childhood growing up in Black River Falls, after graduation from high...
Judy Ann Thompson (Saunders), 61, of Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 26, 2026, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse after a courageous battle with Stage 4 metastatic lung cancer.
A celebration of Judy’s life will be held Saturday, August 22nd, at the Black River...
Kenneth Douglas Wogh, age 67, of Taylor, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in the Pine View Care Center in Black River Falls.
Kenneth was born on November 4, 1958 in Sioux City, IA to Peter and Maria (Dickhaut) Wogh. He graduated from the Taylor High School in 1977. During his years at THS, he was...