Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Dean Olson, age 83, of rural Cashton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at his home. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Cashton. Family and friends are

Julia (Toni) Antoinette Jagielo, age 75, passed away peacefully in her home on May 23, 2026.   A service for Julia “Toni” Jagielo will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Bridge Church in Black River Falls. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to

With profound sadness and immeasurable love, we announce that our precious son, Weston Dean Kyser, gained his angel wings on June 12, 2026, while surrounded by his family and wrapped in endless love.   An evening visitation for Weston will be held on Friday, June

Janet Jean (Hocakinga, Ho-Chunk Woman) Decora passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in La Crosse. A visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 pm on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Buswell Funeral Home in Black River Falls. Services

Dennis Benusa, age 79, of Arcadia, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem, surrounded by his family. His quick-witted humor, warm smile, and silly sound effects brought laughter to those around him and remained with him

Carol Ann “Cari” Larsen passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 77. A Celebration of Cari’s life will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Burial will follow in the Oak

Floyd Stenulson died in November 2025. A celebration of life for Floyd Stenulson is planned for Saturday from 11-6 at W13116 E Pine Creek Rd Black River Falls. Bring your hotrod cars trucks or motorcycles and your stories.

Edna Doreen Georgeson, age 97 of rural Camp Douglas, went home to meet her Savior and to join her husband, Elmer, in their eternal Home on June 13, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM at Bethel Baptist

Dorothy E. Bernett, 81, of Melvina, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Sparta. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at First Congregational Church of Leon, with Chad Cummings officiating. A Visitation

Billy “Joe” Dormady of Black River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2026. Bill was born in Neillsville, Wisconsin, to Dannie and Gladys (Laager) Dormady. He spent much of his life in the Black River Falls area. Bill worked for Union Pacific Railroad

Elva Odella Larson, 92, passed away on June 7 th , 2026, at the Dove Nursing Facility in Osseo, WI. Elva was born to Olaf and Effie (Olson) Jacobson on March 28 th , 1934, in Whitehall, Wisconsin. Elva graduated from Lincoln High School in

Delores “Laurie” E. Kopenhafer, 92, was called to Glory, Friday, May 29, 2026, at Liberty Village. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 525 Superior Ave. Tomah, WI. Pastor Mark Kahrs will officiate.

Clarence Alphons Pronschinske, 98 ½, of Arcadia, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville under the care of Emplify Health Hospice. Clarence was born on November 29, 1927, at home on the farm in rural Fountain City to Alphons and

Billy “Joe” Dormady of Black River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2026. Bill was born in Neillsville, Wisconsin, to Dannie and Gladys (Laager) Dormady. He spent much of his life in the Black River Falls area. Bill worked for Union Pacific Railroad

Dwight E. Helmke, 75, of Sparta, died on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Morrow Home Assisted Living in Sparta. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 12 Noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Log Cabin, 720 Pine St. Warrens.