Obituaries
ELIZABETH “BETTY” O’BRIEN
Elizabeth “Betty” Jean O’Brien, 87, passed away peacefully Jan. 27, 2026, in Otsego, MN. She was born April 16, 1938, in Black River Falls, to John and Anna (Clements) Capaul. She was married to Gary O’Brien for 62 years before his passing in 2023.
Betty was born...
Pamela J. Lien
Pamela Jean Lien, 66, of Taylor, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in her home. Pamela was born Aug. 31, 1959 in Mondovi, to Hugh and Alvina (Olson) Goard. Pamela married Keith Lien, the love of her life, Aug. 26, 2000, in Blair. Keith preceded Pamela in death, May 6, 2019.
Pamela...
Judy Comstock
The celebration of life service for Judy Comstock will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at the Merrillan United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service
Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home is assisting the funeral home with...
John Borg
John Borg, 70, passed away at the Serenity House in Tomah, WI, Jan. 31, 2026.
Funeral services for John will be Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at the Torgerson’s Funeral Home (408 N. Water St., Black River Falls, WI 54615) at 12 p.m. Friends and family are invited to the visitation from 11 a.m....
Genevieve I. Erickson
Nov. 9, 1940 —
Jan. 27, 2026
Jeanne Genevieve (Lingerfelt) Erickson, 85, passed away peacefully Jan. 27, 2026, in Neillsville, WI.
Born Nov. 9, 1940, in Chippewa Falls, WI, Jeanne lived a life marked by creativity, compassion and dedication to her community. Her love for the...
Jerry D. Parker
Jerry D. Parker, 78, of Humbird, WI, passed away at his home Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Elva Jane Storandt
Elva Jane Storandt, 98, of Sparta and formerly of Burr Oak, passed away Jan. 24, 2026, at the Morrow Home in Sparta.
She was born to Clarence and Lilah (Fischer) Schleifer Aug. 6, 1927, in Sparta. Elva was baptized and confirmed at the Melrose Ev. Lutheran Church by...
Abby Mae Heath
Abby Mae Heath, 17, of Taylor, WI, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 26, 2026.
Abby was born Nov. 4, 2008, in Eau Claire, WI, to Chilanna (Bobo) Olson and Justin Heath. She was a passionate young woman who lived her life with enthusiasm and a deep love for her family and friends.
Abby...
Robert D. Waughtal
Robert D. Waughtal, 38, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
No services are being held at this time.
Torgerson’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jeanette A. Gilbertson
Jeanette A. Gilbertson, 96, of Pigeon Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, where she had been a resident for the past nine years.
Born April 4, 1929, in the township of Hale in Trempealeau County, WI, Jeanette...