Obituaries
PATRICIA ANN APRAHAMIAN
Patricia Ann Aprahamian (nee Gezella) died peacefully June 22, 2025, at the age of 88.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 55 years, Dr. Charles Aprahamian; her parents, Leonard and Esther Gezella; and devoted son, Gregory.
She is...
MERLIN “MERT” MCWILLIAMS
Merlin “Mert” McWilliams died at home June 16, 2025, at the age of 90.
Merlin was born at home in May Coulee, rural Hixton, to James and Julia (Thomley) McWilliams Nov. 6, 1934. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith, a faith he would carry...
MARY M. (BALL) LUTHER
Mary M. (Ball) Luther, 69, passed away in her home in Black River Falls June 16, 2025 from a long battle with COPD.
Mary was a person who loved to have fun, socialize, and was always cooking, baking or sewing. She loved to play Tripoley when family from Beloit...
DIANE STAVES
Diane Staves, 74, of Eau Claire, passed away at Dove West June 16, 2025.
Diane was born Oct. 12, 1950, to George and Mildred Staves. She was raised the majority of her life by her mother after her father passed when she was nine. She graduated from Alma Center High School in...
RICHARD H. JOHNSON
Richard H. Johnson, 92, passed away in hospice care in Zephyrhills, FL, Nov. 6, 2024. He was born in Montgomery, AL, April 19, 1932, to Clarence and Angeline Johnson and was raised for seven years in Sandy Plans near Millston. They then moved to Merrillan, where he...
IONE R. (HOAGENSON) STOKES
Ione Rachel Stokes, 82, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Upstate Community Hospice Health in Landrum, South Carolina, surrounded by loving family members.
Ione Hoagenson was born May 17, 1943, to Hubert and Norma (Olson) Hoagenson. She grew up on the...
HENRY “HANK” ANSON GREEN
Henry “Hank” Anson Green died peacefully Oct. 28, 2024, at Meadowbrook in Black River Falls surrounded by his family.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 28, at 1 p.m. at Gile Memorial Park, Merrillan, second shelter. A luncheon will be served as...
DEAN RICHARD STEPHENS
Dean Richard Stephens, 81, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully Feb. 5, 2025. A celebration of life will be held Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Alma Center VFW from 2 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. Following the celebration of life, there will be a burial at the St. Mary’s...
LUCAS BERGERSON
Lucas Bergerson passed away unexpectedly June 20, 2025. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 26, at the Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home, Hixton, from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 27, visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the New Hope Lutheran Church. Service will follow...
ANGEL SAMPAYO GARCIA III
May 13, 1956 - June 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Angel Sampayo Garcia III, 69, of Black River Falls, WI. He fell asleep in death Monday, June 9, 2025, at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
Angel was born in San...