John Michael Borg

John Michael Borg obituary, Black River Falls, WI

John Michael Borg

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John Borg Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Torgerson's Funeral Service on Feb. 3, 2026.
John Michael Borg, age 70, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away at the Serenity House in Tomah, WI, on January 31, 2026.

John was born to Ralph and Ruth (Muckey) Borg on December 4, 1955 in Alaska. He was married to Sheila McCormick on July 30, 1982 until Sheila's passing in 2023. John was a lover of cats and NASCAR. He owned and operated "John Borg Construction" for many years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sheila; parents, Ralph and Ruth; siblings, Jack Borg, Ralph Borg, and Debra Gehle.

John is survived by his siblings, Leanne Diehl, Chris Borg, Susan Doherty, Judi Hannemann, Jeff Borg, and Daniel Borg; sister-in-law, Sands Uridil; along with many other nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services for John will be Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Torgerson's Funeral Home at 12:00 p.m. Pastor Elden Simonson will officiate. Family and friends are invited to visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Serenity Hospice.

The Torgerson's Funeral Home is assisting the family with final arrangements, 715-284-4321.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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408 N. Water Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615

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12:00 p.m.

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408 N. Water Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615

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