Obituaries
Gerald Jarrett
Gerald Jarrett, 84, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home in Hixton.
Private services will be held at a later time.
Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Frank A. Smagacz
Frank A. Smagacz, 89, of Chicago Ridge, IL, passed away June 28, 2026. Frank Albert Smagacz was born Dec. 2, 1936, in Pray, Jackson County, Wisconsin, to Frank and Victoria (Iwaniec) Smagacz, the youngest of seven children. He attended a one-room grade school in City Point....
Dorothy Jane (Carlson) Thompson
Dorothy Jane (Carlson) Thompson, 91, of Black River Falls, formerly of Hixton/Whitehall, WI, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Pine View Terrace in Black River Falls, WI.
She was born April 23, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN, to Carl “Alvin” and Sadie (Thompson) ...
Vione Shelia Brauner
Vione Shelia Brauner, 91, of Black River Falls, WI, died at the Black River Memorial Hospital June 29, 2026.
Funeral services for Vione will take place Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the United Methodist Church in Black River Falls at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Eric Taylor and Pastor...
Valerie “Sue” Henthorn (Wakershauser)
Valerie “Sue” Henthorn 66, of Black River Falls, passed away June 25, 2026. She was born Oct. 17, 1959, to Dean and Beverly (Johnson) Wakershauser in Black River Falls, WI.
Sue found her greatest happiness in the people she loved, the adventures life brought...
Gwen Edward Twesme
Gwen Edward Twesme, age 79, passed away peacefully June 20, 2026.
Born March 26, 1947, to Edna (Pederson) and John Twesme, Gwen lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, curiosity and quiet strength. A lifelong truck driver, he spent nearly six decades behind the wheel,...
Jessie Rae (Fisher) Bible
Jessie Rae (Fisher) Bible, 86, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Meadowbrook at Black River Falls. She was born in Black River Falls June 12, 1940, to Archie and Joyce (Rand) Fisher. She grew up in Black River Falls at the Fisher Rooming...
Antone Nick Matalas Jr.
Antone Nick Matalas Jr. passed away peacefully at his home June 27, 2026.
Nick was born March 8, 1950, to Antone Sr. and Mildred (Jelinek) Matalas. He was raised on the family farm near Merrillan, where he learned the value of hard work and dedication at a young age—...
VIRGINIA IRMA VOLLMER (SUNSHINE) SMITH
Virginia Irma Vollmer (Sunshine) Smith, 90, passed away peacefully in her home June 2, 2026.
She was born to the late Clarence and Evelyn Vollmer, May 31, 1936, in Palmyra, WI.
Virginia was a school bus driver for the School District of Black River Falls, for...
Matthew S. Johnston
Matthew S. Johnston, 80, of Green Bay, WI, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. Arrangements are pending with Buswell Funeral Home, Black River Falls.