Obituaries
DAVID STEFAN
David Gustave Stefan, 76, passed away peacefully Feb. 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 22, 1947, in Rhinelander, WI, to the late Gustave and Lucille (Grieg) Stefan. He married Susan (Ravnum) Stefan Feb. 25, 1967, in Black River Falls, WI.
David graduated...
SALLY ANN MARTINEZ
Sally Ann Martinez, 57, of Merrillan, WI, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home Feb. 21, 2023.
She was born Sept. 15, 1965, in Black River Falls, WI, the daughter of Jack and Sandra (Simonson) Leffingwell. She married Francisco Martinez Oct. 5, 2001.
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NANCY JURCEK
Nancy Jurcek passed away on the night of Feb. 11, 2023, at the age of 92. She will be remembered by her children, sisters, grandchildren, family and friends as a kind, comforting and steady presence in so many people’s lives.
As a mother of six, Nancy had a wide repertoire...
HANNA HOESCHELE
Hanna Hoeschele of Black River Falls and formerly of Germany passed away at her home on Feb. 13, 2023, at the age of 95.
The family will be holding a graveside memorial service at a later date.
The Torgerson Funeral Home of Black River Falls is serving the family,...
DORLENE F. KREWSON
Dorlene F. Krewson, 93 of Ashland, WI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI. Dorlene was born Dec. 19, 1929, in Black River Falls, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Mabel (Johnson) Davis.
Dorlene loved her children,...
CAROLINE OLSON
Caroline Jean Olson passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 27, 1934, in Black River Falls to Victor and Wanda (Cora) Bue.
Caroline grew up on her family farm in rural Black River Falls and married Gary Olson in...
DAVID HAYDEN
David Lee Hayden, 76, passed away Feb. 9, 2023, at Pine Grove Healthcare Center in Geneva, OH, under the care of hospice.
Dave was born Jan.16, 1947, in Neillsville, WI, to Louis and Ione (Hauge) Hayden. He was raised in Merrillan, WI, and attended Lincoln High School in...
JOHN R. NANDORY
After a long, rich, full life, John R. Nandory passed away at the age of 90 on Jan. 31, 2023, at Agrace Hospice in Janesville. He met his goal of reaching the age of 90. He was born Nov. 17, 1932, in Black River Falls, WI, the son of John and Anna (Lichner) Nandory, the...
MARY LOUISE (JERSTAD) JACOBS
Near the end of an amazing life of 101 years, Mary spoke this simple truth about herself, “I’ve really done a lot of things in my life.”
Mary Louise (Jerstad) Jacobs was born in Racine WI, Feb. 1, 1922, and drew her last breath Feb. 15, 2023, surrounded by...
BETTY THOMAS
Betty Jane Thomas, 96, passed away Feb. 7, 2023, at the Pine View Nursing Home in Black River Falls, WI. Betty was born July 5, 1926, in the town of Albion to John and Ida Lillian (Hoem) Wyss. She was raised on her parents’ farm in the town of Albion and attended Black River...