Obituaries
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....
Elaine Kensmoe
Jul 8, 2018
Elaine Kensmoe, 96, of Independence, formerly of rural Strum, died Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center, Pigeon Falls. Elaine was born June 19, 1922 in rural Cleghorn to Richard and Marie (Pape) Henning. She married Melford Kensmoe on April 18, 1942, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Clear Creek Township, Eau Claire County. He died January 19,...
Bernard P. Pientok
Jul 5, 2018
Bernard P. Pientok, 91, of Whitehall, formerly of Independence, died Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. Bernard was born October 2, 1926 in Burnside Township, rural Independence, to Thomas and Catherine (Mueller) Pientok. He married Adeline Rothering on May 30, 1953 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waumandee. She died May 23, 2018.Bernie worked at Land...
Lucille Maule Fred
Jun 3, 2018
Lucille Maule Fred, 89, of Houston, Texas, died on Sunday, June 3, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was born June 4, 1928 to Peter and Mary (Gamroth) Maule and was the oldest of four children. She grew up on the family dairy farm just outside of Independence, Wisconsin. Lucy always remained a farm girl at...
Adeline M. Pientok
May 23, 2018
Adeline Pientok, 87, of Whitehall, formerly of Independence, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall. Adeline was born July 4, 1930 in Waumandee to Marvin and Josephine (Cisewski) Rothering. She married Bernard Pientok on May 30, 1953 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waumandee. Adeline did custodial work at SS. Peter & Paul...
Cleo M. Pientok
May 22, 2018
Cleo M. Pientok, 77, Independence, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Cleo was born January 1, 1941 in Waumandee, Wis., to John and Clara (Sylla) Venus. She married Thomas J. Pientok, Jr.on June 23, 1962 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Waumandee. She was a teacher at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School for many...
Harry "Tom" Livingston
May 21, 2018
Harry “Tom” Livingston, 68, of Osseo, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at his home. Harry was born May 9, 1950 in Eau Claire, to Floyd and Louella (Newman) Livingston. He married Marjorie Johnson August 11, 1971 and later divorced. Harry did maintenance at United Bank, Osseo-Fairchild High School and Marten Transport. He also processed deer for many years. He enjoyed fishing,...
Elizabeth "Becky" Olson
May 6, 2018
Elizabeth “Becky” Olson, 83, of Elk Creek, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health Care System in Eau Claire. Becky was born August 20, 1934 to Gustave and Pauline (Oleson) Walter in Eau Claire, Wis. She married Lloyd O. Olson May 17, 1958 in Eau Claire. He died February 27, 2012. The couple farmed in Section 36 Valley,...
Janet L. Glaunert
Apr 28, 2018
Janet L. (Myers) Glaunert, age 80, of Independence, Wis., died on Saturday, April 28, 2018, as the result of a primary brain tumor. Janet was born September 15, 1937, to Vern and Helen (Gamroth) Myers. Janet was the second youngest of six children. She was raised in Independence and grew up on her Uncle Roman Skroch’s pheasant farm where she...
Larry C. Roskos
Apr 4, 2018
Larry C. Roskos, 63, of rural Independence, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home. Larry was born December 5, 1954 in Mondovi, to Clarence and Agatha (Kampa) Roskos. He married Jane Marsolek September 19, 1981 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. She died November 16, 2008. Larry graduated from Independence High School in 1973. He farmed in Chimney...
Jennifer Brave
Mar 23, 2018
Jennifer Brave, 62, of rural Arcadia, died Friday, March 23, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital-St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester, Minn. Jennifer was born in Columbia City, Indiana on May 24, 1955 to Thomas and Norma (Johnston) Jones. She married Mark Brave on July 26, 1975 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Jennifer was Director of Operations at Western Technical College. She loved her family, horseback...
Gerald R. Sluga
Mar 18, 2018
Gerald R. Sluga, 85, of rural Independence, died Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his home. Gerald was born July 31, 1932 in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Edward T. and Mary A. (Parazinski) Sluga. He married Janet A. Semingson November 28,1958 in Milwaukee. Gerald was a concrete construction foreman working for Ebner Construction in La Crosse for many years. He retired...
Mark G. Schlesser
Mar 4, 2018
Mark G. Schlesser, 63, of rural Independence, died Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Mark was born July 7, 1954 in Whitehall to Edward and Alvina (Halama) Schlesser. He graduated with an economics degree from UW-River Falls. His careers included the banking/loan, insurance, and transportation areas. Mark was a private person with strong convictions—he was...
Richard A. Killian
Feb 28, 2018
Richard A. Killian, 59 of Blair passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 28, 2018. Rick, as his family called him was born April 30, 1958 to Alphonse A. Killian and Blanche L. Saverinski Killian. He grew up in the Whitehall/Blair area and graduated from Cochrane Fountain City High School after the family moved to Buffalo City. He attended...
Esther F. Killian
Feb 24, 2018
Esther F. Killian, 83, of Independence, died Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Marinuka Manor Nursing Home, Galesville. Esther was born June 8, 1934 in Traverse Valley, rural Independence, to John and Julia (Lyga) Dubiel. She married LaVerne Killian on May 23, 1950 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died November 17, 2014. The couple farmed in Burnside...
Ima E. Lee
Feb 17, 2018
Ima E. Lee, 95, of Blair/Chippewa Falls, passed away while at Grand View Care Center in Blair. She was born October 23, 1922 to Lillie (Olson) and Palmer Lee. She was born at her parent’s home across the road from the Chimney Rock School in Trempealeau County. In 1941, Ima moved to Chippewa Falls and worked at Mason Shoe Company. ...
Janice Saverynski
Feb 11, 2018
Janice Saverynski, 82, of Independence, died Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Janice was born April 7, 1935 in Arcadia, to Marvel and Minnie (Schwertel) Schaefer. She married Alosyzy Saverynski September 15, 1954 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Arcadia. Janice worked at Gopher Glove and Hunter’s Specialties in Independence until retirement. She loved...
Edward "Eddie" Mish
Feb 2, 2018
Edward “Eddie” Mish, 79, of rural Strum, died Friday, February 2, 2018 at Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center, Pigeon Falls. He was born July 10, 1938 to Clarence and Valeria (Marsolek) Mish. Eddie farmed in the town of Hale and was a part-time logger. He enjoyed going to auctions. Survivors include three aunts, Rose Mish of Galesville, Marian Pronschinske of Arcadia...
Barbara Ann Hill
Feb 1, 2018
Barbara Hill, 73, of Ettrick, died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at her home. Barbara was born April 23, 1944 in Winona, Minn. to Ray and Eva (Probst) Scholl. She married Daniel Hill in April of 1965 in Alma. Barbara enjoyed growing green house plants and decorating “early” for all the holidays. She like teddy bears and was an Elvis fan....
Ruth A. Sackett
Jan 28, 2018
Ruth A. Sackett, 86, of Peterborough, New Hampshire, formerly of Independence, Wisconsin died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at RiverMead in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Ruth was born June 10, 1931 in La Crosse to Roy and Leona (Boma) Collins. She married Duane H. Sackett on June 24, 1950 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Ruth was a multi-talented homemaker, gifted seamstress, artist, baker,...
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