Obituaries

Ira Faye Sanders Frye, “Faye,” 93, of Sparta, WI, passed away at her appartment at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta, WI, Monday, September 18, 2023. Faye was born July 31, 1930, to Howard and Annette (Blanton) Womack in Greenville, South Carolina. In 1948, she

Mikaela Pope, 17, of Fairchild, Wisconsin passed away September 23, 2023. She was born November 6,2005 in Black River Falls to Miranda Breheim and Andrew Pope.Mikaela was a girl with a passion for cows, music, chicken wings, and chicken alfredo. She will always beremembered for

With deep sadness, the family of Robert Engelthaler would like to inform friends and family that Robertpassed away peacefully on September 23, 2023, at the age of 89.Robert will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Per his wishes, there will be no

My chains are gone. I’ve been set free. Ryan Robert Brandau received eternal rest on September 19, 2023. Ryan was born on June 8, 1978, to Gale and Ardis (Schnurr) Brandau. He was an adorable curly haired blonde boy. From his earliest days he was

Dean Elwood Severson, 88, of Black River Falls passed away Friday, September 23, 2023.Dean was born August 12, 1935, at the Krohn Clinic and Hospital in Black River Falls to Alvin R. and HazelL. (Johnson) Severson. He was baptized and confirmed at the Upper Beaver

Glen Robert Ryan, age 68, of rural Whitehall, died on Saturday, September 16, 2023 in hishome.Glen was born on October 15, 1964 in Whitehall to Wallace and Shirley (Johnson) Ryan.The only time Glen ever left Whitehall was to proudly serve four years in the United

Phyllis J. Snyder, age 88, of Tomah, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Tomah. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tomah United Methodist Church.

Marvin A. Tranberg, age 84, of North Bend, died on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in his home.Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the South Beaver Creek Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery both in rural

Brian M. Mallory, age 61, of Tomah, WI, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2023 at his residence in Tomah.   A Memorial Service for Brian will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah.  Private burial

Aaron Ruben Eide  Aaron was born April 30, 1984 in Black River Falls to Jimmy & Ruby (Barnum) Eide. He passed August 17, 2023.  He had the kindest of hearts which won him many dear friends. He gave his all at whatever he chose to

Lani Jo Bailey, age 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after her battle withcancer. She was born on December 19, 1950, in Ithaca, New York, to William and Audrey (Vinney)Arnold Sr. The family moved with Lani’s dad’s career change to Humbird,

Richard (Dick) Fischer, age 88, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Grandview Care Center in Blair, WI. He was born and raised in Stetsonville, WI and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls and

Roseann G. Hurtz, 83, of Middle Ridge, WI, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Caretta House in Holmen, WI. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, September 22, 2023, 1:00 PM at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Middle Ridge, WI. Burial will

Michael A. Dutton, 73, of Sparta, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Mayo Health System, La Crosse. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, with Reverend Randy Williamson officiating. Burial, with

James “Jim” Marcus Anderson, 79, of Black River Falls passed away, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was born February 28, 1944, in Jackson County, WI, to Ernest and Gladys (Emerson) Anderson. He was raised on dairy farms in Spring Creek and Cloverdale areas of Jackson