Obituaries
Rita Rae Olson Aabye
Rita Rae Olson Aabye, 73, of Taylor, WI, peacefully passed away Jan. 13, 2026, at the Pine View Care Center in Black River Falls while under their loving care and that of the St. Croix Hospice Service. While surrounded by her family and friends. Rita’s will was strong but...
Jack Phillip Titter
Jack Phillip Titter, 82, of Melrose, WI, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at Emplify Health by Gundersen in La Crosse, WI, with his family by his side.
Jack was born in Sparta, WI, Oct. 5, 1943, to Jack and Helen E. (Thayer) Titter, Sr. Jack’s father moved them to Chicago...
John D. “Hoagy” Hoagenson
John D. “Hoagy” Hoagenson passed away Jan. 25, 2026.
John was the son of Melvin and Cora Hoagenson and was born March 25, 1929. He graduated from Black River Falls High School and River Falls State University. Following graduation, he passed a civil service test and...
WILLIAM GALSTER
William “Bill” Galster, 84, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Jan. 13, 2026, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.
Bill was born April 9, 1941, to William and Elsie Galster in Black River Falls, WI. After graduating from Black River Falls High School he went...
MARY SUE NELSON
Mary Sue Nelson, 74, of Melrose, WI, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, with her family by her side. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Torgerson Funeral Home, Black River Falls is assisting the family with arrangements.
KENNETH P. TESCH SR.
Kenneth P. Tesch Sr., 91, of Warrens, WI, was called to eternal peace Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. He was born Oct. 4, 1934, to Oscar and Anita (Margraf) Tesch in West Bend, WI. On Nov. 6, 1954, he was united in marriage to Patricia Ilecki. Together they raised their family in...
Kelly (Van Kirk) Janke-Prichard
Kelly (Van Kirk) Janke-Prichard, 65, of Verona, WI, passed away Jan. 1, 2026, after a courageous battle with Bulbar ALS. Her husband, Shane, was by her side.
She is survived by her husband Shane Prichard, & son Joshua; She was preceded in death by her parents,...
DOROTHY WILSON HADLAND
Dorothy Emma Jane (Smith) Wilson Hadland, 102, of Black River Falls, formerly of St. Charles, MN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at home with her family at her side. Dorothy resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Bob and Jan Eckles.
Hoff...
Bill Ciriacks
Bill Ciriacks of Black River Falls, WI, passed away quietly last week. A graveside celebration of life will be held in West Bend, WI.
Bill is survived by Ruth - his loving wife of 56 years, their children and their spouses, their grandchildren (plus spouses and a significant...
Dear Family and Friends,
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Richard “Flip” Valentino, 96, of Black River Falls, WI, formerly of Crosby, MN. Richard passed away peacefully Jan. 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Richard was born Feb. 25, 1929, in Ironton, MN, to...