Obituaries
Dennis Wayne Caldwell
Dennis Wayne Caldwell, 86, of Black River Falls, formerly of Platteville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born Sept. 24, 1939, in Beloit, WI, to Kenneth and Dorothy (Case) Caldwell. As a child, he was an avid ski jumper and...
Dara Schneider
Dara Schneider, 84, died Dec. 25, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Osseo, WI. Services will be held in the spring. Torgerson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Carlton Zeller
Carlton Zeller of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Dec. 24, 2025, at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 9, at 3 p.m. at Torgerson’s Funeral Home in Black River Falls. Friends may call during visitation from 1 p.m. until the start of services...
Louis C. Murray
Louis C. Murray, 78, of Melrose passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem, WI, after a battle with cancer. Louis was born July 23, 1947, in Black River Falls, WI, to William and Olivia (Paulson) Murray.
He attended Pleasant Valley School in the...
Gladys E. Santas
Gladys Elaine (Bowen) Santas, 87, of Hillsboro, WI, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Milestone Senior Living in Hillsboro.
She was born on February 6, 1938, in Black River Falls, WI, the daughter of Enos and Luella (Scafe) Bowen. She graduated from Black River Falls High...
David Allen Tweed
David Allen Tweed, 84, of Northfield, WI, passed away peacefully Dec. 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with cancer.
David was born March 6, 1941, in Whitehall, WI, to Arthur and Nellie (Eide) Tweed. He proudly served his country in the...
Andrew Carl Sternaman
Andrew Carl Sternaman, 60, of Black River Falls, died unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
Andrew was born in Evanston, IL, April 10, 1965, to John and Janet Sternaman. He spent his formative years in Park Ridge, IL, before moving with his family to Black River Falls, WI...
STANLEY A. CLAUSE SR.
Stanley A. Clause Sr., 85, of Black River Falls, formerly of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, surrounded by his family at home.
Born in Racine, WI, Aug. 14, 1940, was the son of the late John and Sophie (Dobryzinski) Clause. Moving from...
WALLACE “WALLY” DON EVERSON
Wallace “Wally” Don Everson, 87, of Hixton, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, Dec. 1, 2025. Wally relied on his strong faith to guide him throughout his life. His favorite Bible verse was Luke 6:31 - Do to others as you would have them do to...
Susan Wallace
Susan Wallace, 67, passed away Dec. 6, 2025 in Eau Claire, WI.
A private services will be held later.
Buswell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.