Obituaries
Lenore Larson
Nov 10, 2018
Lenore Larson, of rural Mondovi, went to be with her Lord, November 10, 2018 at the age of 97 years, 4 months-12 days at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire. Lenore was born June 28, 1921, in Bennett Valley, to Robert and Allie (Klevgard) Hovey. She married Lester K. Larson June 27, 1942 at East Bennett Valley Church. He...
Laura Riphenburg
Oct 28, 2018
Laura Riphenburg, 50, of rural Osseo passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at her home from complications from a recent surgical procedure. Laura was born October 31, 1967 in Milwaukee to Kenneth and Dana (Klauer) Riphenburg. She was a caring, charismatic and loving person who appreciated music in all forms. She was a great lover of all animals....
Frank Bautch
Oct 28, 2018
Frank Bautch, 61, of Independence, died Sunday, October 28, 2018 in the woods in rural Arcadia while hunting. Frank was born October 4, 1957, in Arcadia, to Larry and Margaret (Micek) Bautch. He married Brenda Berg on July 26, 1980. While Frank worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, he spent most of his time and energy working the...
Charles Schultz
Oct 26, 2018
Charles “Chuck” Schultz, 84, of Independence, died Friday, October 26, 2018 at his home. Chuck was born May 21, 1934 in Milwaukee, to Erwin and Leola (Boyce) Schultz. He married Marilyn R. Crego on November 22, 1958 in Milwaukee. He graduated from UW-Milwaukee and received his master’s degree from UW-Oshkosh. He was a special education teacher in Milwaukee, West Bend...
Nancy Ganschow
Oct 17, 2018
Nancy Ganschow, 78, of Arcadia, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Nancy was born July 30, 1940 in Milwaukee to Walter and Lillian (Bauman) Hubbes. She was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Marquette University with a degree in education. She moved to Arcadia for a teaching job at Arcadia High School where she met...
Alpha Girtman
Oct 3, 2018
Alpha Girtman left this world to enter her Father’s glory on October 3, 2018 at Dove Healthcare-Osseo. Alpha (Carlson) Girtman was born August 1, 1923, into the family of Carl “Charlie” Carlson and his wife Astrid Esther (Hanson) in their country home in Chimney Rock near Independence. She was the sister of Owen Kermit, Amos Hiram (Dorothy) and Clarice Luella...
Albin A. Woychik
Oct 3, 2018
Albin A. Woychik, 92, of Independence, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall. Albin was born January 15, 1926 at home, in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Peter A. and Mary F. (Killian) Woychik. He married Margaret Kulig September 1, 1952 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. They farmed together for many years in...
Jarvis M. Holstad
Sep 29, 2018
Jarvis Michael Holstad, 66, of Strum, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2018 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. Jarvis was born October 24, 1951 in Eau Claire, to John and Pearl (Larson) Holstad. He graduated from Eleva-Strum High School in 1969. He was employed at Cascade Tissue for 38 years before retiring due to ill health. On April...
Esther A. Gamroth
Sep 16, 2018
Esther A. Gamroth, 98, of Independence, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Bethany Riverside Nursing Home, La Crosse. . Esther was born April 11, 1920 in Eau Claire, to Elmer and Emma (Knudtson) Iverson. She married Henry Gamroth on September 28, 1946 in Eau Claire. He died September 10, 1994. Esther loved to play Bingo and drink coffee. She was...
Craig M. Kulig
Sep 15, 2018
Craig M. Kulig, 39, of rural Whitehall, died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his home. Craig was born January 27, 1979 in Rochelle, Ill., to Darrel and Alice (Pilarski) Kulig. Craig graduated from Whitehall High School in 1997 and University of Wisconsin- River Falls in 2002 with a B.S. in Agriculture and Economics. He worked for Ashley Industries and various...
Clifford F. Slaby
Sep 13, 2018
Clifford F. Slaby, 95, of Pigeon Falls, formerly of Arcadia, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Pigeon Falls Health Care. He was born September 25, 1922 in Arcadia Township to Stephen and Mary (Susa) Slaby. Clifford worked on various farms and retired from Arcadia Broiler Plant. Survivors include a brother, Gerald Slaby of Independence; nieces, nephews, other...
Joan Rebecca Smedberg
Sep 9, 2018
PIGEON FALLS – Joan Rebecca Smedberg, 77, of rural Pigeon Falls, died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her home. Joan was born July 27, 1941 in Eau Claire, to Joel and Rebecca (Enger) Twerberg. She married William Charles Smedberg, in Melrose Park, Ill., 1968. He died December 17, 2010. Joan grew up in Eleva-Strum area, attending Norseville, Strum Grade School,...
Patricia "Pat" Saverinski
Sep 2, 2018
Patricia “Pat” Saverinski, 75, of Independence, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Marshfield Medical Center, Eau Claire. Pat was born September 26, 1942 in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Lawrence J. and Theresa (Motszko) Dubiel. She married Alphonse “Allie” Saverinski November 29, 1958 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic...
Evangeline Hestekin
Aug 31, 2018
Evangeline Hestekin, 98, of Mondovi, formerly of rural Independence, died Friday, August 31, 2018 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi. Evangeline was born August 12, 1920 in Trempealeau County, to Eddie I. and Delia (Erickson) Kolve. She married Ervin J. Hestekin September 7, 1940 in Mondovi, Wis. He died September 7, 2015. The couple farmed in Trempealeau County for 15...
Dennis E. Kampa
Aug 20, 2018
– Dennis E. Kampa, 59, of rural Independence, died Monday, August 20, 2018 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics, Whitehall. Dennis was born November 22, 1958 in Whitehall, to Adolph and Angeline (Sluga) Kampa Sr. He married Louanne Prokop at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Dennis owned and operated Elk Creek Feed Mill for many years. He was...
Alphonse "Allie" Sura
Aug 14, 2018
Alphonse “Allie” Sura, 91, of Independence, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center, Pigeon Falls. Allie was born August 8, 1927 in Chimney Rock Township, Trempealeau County, to Edmund and Elizabeth (Symicek) Sura. He married Bernice Reck September 27, 1949. She died June 23, 1995. The couple farmed in Maule Coulee. He enjoyed fishing, especially ice...
Joseph T. Halama
Jul 28, 2018
Joseph T. Halama, 89, of Whitehall, died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center, Pigeon Falls. Joe was born August 21, 1928 in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Jake and Julia (Filla) Halama. He married Shirley Larson October 2, 1954 in Mondovi. She died August 29, 2009. The couple farmed in Bruce Valley, rural Whitehall, until retirement...
Janice Kolve
Jul 25, 2018
Janice Kolve, 71, of rural Strum, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her home. Janice was born May 13, 1947 in Whitehall, to Raymond and Eleanore (Dubiel) Bautch. She married LaVern Kolve January 7, 1967 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died January 19, 2013. The couple farmed in rural Strum. She also worked at Pat’s Country Market,...
Irene Symicek
Jul 24, 2018
Irene Symicek, 93, of Independence, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Trempealeau County Health Care Center, Whitehall. Irene was born August 10, 1924 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to John and Frances (Miemietz) Klimek. She married Gregory Symicek May 24, 1944 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died August 4, 2000. Irene was a cook for most...
Jett Ronald Dabelstein
Jul 12, 2018
Jett Ronald Dabelstein, infant son of Jimmy and Janel (Sylla) Dabelstein, became an angel in Rochester, Minn. on Thursday, July 12, 2018.Jett was born June 25, 2018 in Eau Claire. Graveside services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2018 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Independence. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m....
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