Obituaries
Allis D. Ottum
Nov 4, 2019
Allis D. Ottum, 65, of rural Independence, died Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home. Allis was born August 23, 1954 in Mondovi to Edwin and Grace (Adams) Ottum. He married Rose Przybilla on April 10, 1981. Allis graduated from Gilmanton High School. He worked at Badger Foundry in Winona for 40+ years and enjoyed hunting and fishing and listening to...
Jack Prokop
Oct 19, 2019
Jack Prokop, 65, of Independence, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse, WI. Jack was born February 22, 1954 in Arcadia, WI to Aloizy and Angeline (Sonsalla) Prokop. Jack worked as a welder for 36 years as part of Boilermakers. During his free time, Jack enjoyed hunting, traveling, camping, fishing, going for...
Joseph P. Matchey
Oct 4, 2019
Joseph P. “Joe” Matchey, 78, of rural Independence, Wis. died Friday, October 4, 2019 at his home. Joe was born July 1, 1941 in Independence to Martin and Ella (Marsolek) Matchey. He married Joanie Anglewitz August 4, 1979 in Winona, Minn. Joe was a life-long farmer who took pride in the quality of his cows and his crops. When Joe was...
Roy R. Marsolek
Sep 28, 2019
Roy Marsolek, 87, of Independence, died Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Roy was born June 4, 1932 to Anton and Helen (Blaha) Marsolek. He worked at S&S Wood Products and Starwood Rafters in Independence. He enjoyed working on garden tractors at his home. Survivors include a nephew, Adrian (Stella) Sonsalla of Arcadia; three nieces, Marian...
Rose Wiench
Sep 15, 2019
Rose Wiench, 83, of Pigeon Falls, formerly of Independence, died Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Rose was born April 28, 1936, to Peter and Agnes (Lisowski) Theisen. She married Herman Wiench October 26, 1963 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died July 20, 2013. Rose was a homemaker. She enjoyed...
Gregory C. Maule
Sep 14, 2019
Gregory C. Maule, 47, of Independence and Rochester, Minn. died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his home in Independence. Greg was born September 25, 1971 in Whitehall to Dennis and Rebecca B. (Weist) Maule. He graduated from UW Stout with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He then worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester at the help desk as an information technology...
Albert P. Wiersgalla
Sep 11, 2019
Albert Wiersgalla, 82, of Whitehall, WI, died on September 11, 2019, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Albert was born on a farm in Chimney Rock near Independence, Wis., on April 5, 1937, to Simon and Elizabeth (Mish) Wiersgalla. He attended school in Independence. Albert followed in his father’s and brothers’ footsteps to protect our country’s freedom. He...
Ella Elizabeth Kensmoe
Aug 30, 2019
Ella Elizabeth Kensmoe, infant daughter of McAdam Kensmoe and Brooklynn Olson of rural Strum died Friday, August 30, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire. Ella is survived by her parents, McAdam and Brooklynn of Strum; maternal grandparents, Bradley (Mary) Olson of Whitehall and Pamela (Ron Kampa) Flikkeshaug of Whitehall; paternal grandparents, Robert (Sue) Kensmoe of Fairchild and Nancy...
Susan "Sue" Skroch
Aug 16, 2019
Susan “Sue” M. Skroch, 97, of Independence, died Friday August 16, 2019 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer. Sue was born January 14, 1922, in Fairchild, Wis., to Henry and Sue (Dubiel) Sokolosky. She married Roy J. Skroch May 1, 1940. He died July 21, 1995. The couple farmed in...
Theresa M. Hertzfeldt
Aug 12, 2019
Theresa M. Hertzfeldt, 90, of La Crosse, WI, formerly of Independence Wis., died August 12, 2019, at Eagle Crest South Senior Living with her family by her side. She was born June 16, 1929 in Trempealeau County, to Robert and Rose (Suchla) Klimek. She married Lavern J. Hertzfeldt on June 30, 1947, at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence....
Ralph B. Wood
Aug 8, 2019
Ralph B Wood, 80, passed away at his home on August 8th, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 23, 1938 to Margaret and Bernard Wood. He married Phyllis Anderson on November 8th, 1958, at North Beaver Creek Church. Ralph was a truck driver from the age of 17, until his retirement at the age of 70. Ralph...
Shirley Ann Gamroth
Aug 8, 2019
Shirley Gamroth, 87, of Independence, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Shirley was born December 14, 1931, in Milwaukee, to John E. and Hilda (Abrahamson) Jelen. She graduated from Independence High School in 1950. On April 26, 1952, Shirley married George R. Gamroth in Milwaukee. Together they owned and operated Gamroth Mink Ranch...
Ronald Nelson
Aug 5, 2019
Ron Nelson, 65, of Independence, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at his home. He was born June 3, 1954 in Mondovi to LeMoine and Delores (Christianson) Nelson. Ron married Louise Przybilla on October 30, 1976. He served in the Army from 1972-1974 and then worked at Ashley Furniture until retirement. He loved to visit with family and friends. Survivors include...
Alosyzy "Al" Saverynski
Aug 2, 2019
Alosyzy “Al” Saverynski, 88, of Independence, died Friday, August 2, 2019 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Al was born July 8, 1931 in Wisconsin to Anton and Josephine (Lisowski) Sayverynski. He married Janice Schaefer September 15, 1954 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Arcadia. She died February 11, 2018 The couple liked to camp and fish....
Agnes A. Hertzfeldt
Jul 31, 2019
Agnes A. Hertzfeldt, 88, of Blair, formerly of Independence, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Agnes was born May 28, 1931, in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Frank F. and Julia B. (Bautch) Marsolek. She married Eugene A. Hertzfeldt October 10, 1949 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died September 21, 2013....
Albert P. Klimek
Jul 28, 2019
Albert P. Klimek, 84, of Arcadia, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his residence. Albert was born November 22, 1934 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Peter A. and Frances (Przybilla) Klimek. He is survived by two sisters, Valeria Kampa of Arcadia and Marian Micek of Independence; nieces and nephews, Mary, Bill and Lori, John, Pat and Joyce, Roger...
Joseph J. Runkel
Jul 16, 2019
Joseph J. Runkel, 62, of Whitehall, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics in Whitehall. Joe was born August 21, 1956, in Arcadia, to Wayne and Mary Margaret Bill Runkel. He married Laurel Qualley on November 25, 1989, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Whitehall. He adored his children and loving wife. After graduating with Honors...
David D. Haines
Jun 30, 2019
David D. Haines, 78, of Whitehall, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics in Whitehall. Dave was born December 2, 1940, in Arcadia, to Christ and Pelchie (Waldera) Haines. He married Kay Litscher September 22, 1962 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Arcadia. Dave worked for the city of Arcadia for several years. He...
Phyllis G. Barnes
Jun 22, 2019
Phyllis G. Barnes, 87, of Kuttawa, Ky., formerly of rural Eleva, died Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah, Ky. Phyllis was born March 15, 1932 in Eau Claire, Wis., to Sam I. and Gertie (Edison) Gunderson. Mom was so many things to so many people it's hard to put in words. She was a loving wife, a wonderful...
Jan Lorrie Hayter
Jun 6, 2019
Jan L. Hayter, 64, of Durand, died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Flo’s Adult Family Home in Durand. Jan was born March 10, 1955 to Norman and Valeria (Becker) Hayter. Jan is survived by her brother Jon (Judy) Hayter; two nephews, Michael and Alex Hayter; half-niece, Chris Strange; several cousins including Richard (Rita) Hayter She was preceded in death by...
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