Obituaries
David F. Marsolek
Apr 11, 2019
David F. Marsolek, 59, of rural Whitehall, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home. David was born October 16, 1959 to Robert and Ruth (Browskowski) Marsolek. He farmed his entire life. Survivors include a brother, Robert “Butch” Marsolek of Whitehall; a sister, Jeanette (Steve) Progreba of rural Independence; nephews, Steve (Jessica) Progreba Jr. of rural Independence and Travis (Jennie)...
Myron "Mike" Passow
Mar 29, 2019
Myron “Mike” Passow, 90, of Fountain City, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at St. Michael’s Assisted Living in Fountain City. Mike was born May 25, 1928 in Belvidere Township, Buffalo County, to Walter and Olinda (Gross) Passow. He married Delores Stuber June 16, 1949 at Christ Lutheran Church, Cochrane. She died May 6, 1982. He married Phyllis Rebhahn September 17,...
Thomas "Tom" Carter, Jr.
Mar 23, 2019
INDEPENDENCE –Thomas H. Carter Jr., 77, of rural Fountain City, formerly of Independence, died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Tom was born November 30, 1941 in Duluth, Minn. to Thomas and Mary (McMillan) Carter Sr. He married Barbara Taylor in La Crosse. He was an auto upholsterer for many years. He worshipped with his wife...
Adolph J. Lyga
Mar 18, 2019
Adolph J. Lyga, 86, of Independence, died Monday, March 18, 2019 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall. Adolph was born August 10, 1932 in Montana Township, Buffalo County, to Alex and Victoria (Mish) Lyga. Adolph worked on farms and worked at AG Broiler in Arcadia for 21 years. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church....
Virginia A. Marsolek
Mar 9, 2019
Virginia A. Marsolek, 67, of Independence, WI, was called to be by the Lord’s side on March 9, 2019, while residing at Grandview Care Center in Blair, WI. Virginia (“Gin” or “Virg”) was born on June 19, 1951, rural Independence, to Jerome and Florence (Dubiel) Kreibich. She married Dennis J. Marsolek on September 8, 1973, at SS. Peter and Paul...
Mary Lou Pientok
Feb 28, 2019
Mary Lou Pientok, 78, of Arcadia, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the Dove Healthcare-Rutledge Home, Chippewa Falls. She was born September 2, 1940 in Arcadia, to Emil and Eleanor (Doelle) Wolfe. She married Luke Pientok on November 18, 1958 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Arcadia. He died December 27, 2018. She attended Arcadia High School,...
Marion Brickner
Feb 25, 2019
Marion Brickner, 73, of Whitehall, died Monday, February 25, 2019 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Marion grew up in Independence, Wisconsin. Marion received a two-year teaching degree from Buffalo Teacher's College in 1966. She married her high-school sweetheart, Anthony J. Brickner on June 11, 1966. She then taught a year at St. Bridget's Catholic School in River Falls for...
Dana J. Riphenburg
Feb 25, 2019
Dana J. Riphenburg, 74, of rural Osseo passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire Dana was born January 23, 1945 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Julius and Genevieve (Erthum) Klauer. She married Ken A. Riphenburg June 4, 1966 in Cassville, Wisc. Dana went to school to become an LPN and worked in nursing homes...
Kim Marie Suchla
Feb 10, 2019
Kim Marie Suchla, 54, of Independence, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall. Kim was born May 19, 1964 in Whitehall to Ernie and Betty (Zilla) Suchla. Kim loved to spend time with her family and shopping. She was a customer service representative at Ashley Furniture Industries for 17 years and a member of SS....
Ronald W. Larson
Jan 23, 2019
Ronald W. Larson, 69, of Independence, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his home. Ron was born July 3, 1949 in Loves Park, Ill., to Oscar and Jean (Strelow) Larson. He served in the Marines during the Viet Nam War and worked at Ashley Furniture until retirement. Ron is survived by his sister, Linda Stendahl of Whitehall; niece, Tracie Dejno...
Patrick D. Holstad
Jan 22, 2019
Patrick D. Holstad, 64, of Strum, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home. Patrick was born January 8, 1955 in Eau Claire, to Sidney and Pearl (Larson) Holstad. He married Pamela Johnson August 2, 1975 at Elk Creek Lutheran Church. She died January 17, 2013. He married Tracy Brixen October 11, 2014 in Strum. Patrick worked at Cascade Tissue...
Janice Lee Back
Jan 21, 2019
Janice Back, 83, of Strum, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at Heritage Court Memory Care, Eau Claire. Janice Lee Back was born on June 23,1935 to Ervin and Dorothy "Dot" (Granger) Shermo. She grew up with her two siblings on their family farm outside of Strum, WI. Janice graduated from Eleva-Strum high school and married Fredric "Fricky" Back on June 28,...
Eileen Ruth Myren
Jan 13, 2019
Eileen Ruth Myren, 92, of Osseo, formerly of Eau Claire, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Dove Healthcare, Osseo, surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born May 31, 1926 in rural Strum. to Arthur and Olga (Mathison) Indgjer. She married Adolph Myren, Jr. on June 3, 1944 at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. Eileen attended multiple rural Strum schools...
Luke J. Pientok
Dec 27, 2018
Luke J. Pientok, 86, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Arcadia, passed away, on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Dove Healthcare- Rutledge Home, Chippewa Falls. Luke was born October 18, 1932 in Independence, to Frank and Veronica (Marsolek) Pientok. He married Mary Lou Wolfe November 18, 1958 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Arcadia. He graduated from Independence High...
Alice Mae Ida
Dec 25, 2018
Alice Mae Fremstad-Ida, 81, of Osseo, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Clearwater Care Center in Eau Claire. Alice was born September 3, 1937 in Whitehall to Arthur and Myrtle (Hanson) Riphenburg. She married Oliver Fremstad May 8, 1954 in Pigeon Falls. She later married Richard Ida December 26, 1979. Alice worked at the root beer stand in Osseo at...
Carol A. Wolfe
Dec 24, 2018
Carol A. Wolfe, 76, of Independence, died Monday, December 24, 2018 at her home. Carol A. Wolfe, 76, of Independence, died Monday, December 24, 2018 at her home. Carol was born May 8th, 1942 in Waumandee to Marvin and Josephine (Cisewski) Rothering. She married Marcus Woychik on June 18, 1958, together they had six children. She later married her...
Kathleen M. Maule
Dec 23, 2018
Kathleen M. Maule, 74, of Oak Creek, Wis. passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2018. She was born August 2, 1944 in Independence to John and Dorothy (Benusa) Maule. Survived by three brothers, Robert, William (Jane) and Johnny Maule. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm Saturday, May 18, 2019, at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Independence.
Albert D. Giemza
Dec 5, 2018
Albert Giemza, 76, of Independence, was called home after a 12-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Albert was born August 6, 1942 in Arcadia Township, to Albert L. and Angeline M. (Sobotta) Giemza. Jr. was a life-long farmer having bought his first farm when he was a senior in high school....
Jerome "Jerry" Beck
Nov 30, 2018
Jerome “Jerry” Beck, 81, of Independence, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at Pigeon Falls Health Care. Jerry was born July 31, 1937, in Arcadia, to Florian O. and Veronica F. (Pampuch) Beck. Jerry was the oldest of 18 children and lived in Independence most of his life. He served in the Army from 1959-1963. He worked at East End Bar...
Verna D. Halama
Nov 11, 2018
Verna D. Halama, 99, matriarch of the William Kulig family, died Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall, with the assistance of St. Croix Hospice. Verna, formerly of Independence, was born to William and Elizabeth (Wiench) Kulig on March 28, 1919 in Maule Coulee. She was the oldest of ten children. Her mother died on February 11,...
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