Obituaries

Diane Litscher

Diane Litscher

Aug 28, 2017

  Diane Litscher, 74, of Independence, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.       Diane was born February 12, 1943, in Whitehall, to Alfred and Dorothy (Schultz) Servais and grew up in Arcadia. She married Marvin Litscher May 14, 1966 in Fountain City, Wis.       The couple farmed together in Traverse Valley,...

Deloris M. Klevgard

Deloris M. Klevgard

Aug 14, 2017

Deloris Mary (Sampson) Klevgard was born on July 26, 1924 in Mondovi to Clayton and Alphena (Seymore Ricks) Sampson. She grew up in the Lookout area of Buffalo County and graduated from Gilmanton High School. She married Leslie Klevgard in November of 1945. They were married for 56 years until his death in 2001. Deloris passed away on August 14,...

Walter "Fox" G. Maule

Walter "Fox" G. Maule

Aug 13, 2017

Walter “Fox” Maule, 81, of Independence, died Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Walter was born August 19, 1935, in Lincoln Township, Trempealeau County, to Peter P. and Mary (Gamroth) Maule. Fox worked on highway construction until retirement. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper, sharing his knowledge with many young people in Independence. He...

John "Sam" Voss

John "Sam" Voss

Aug 7, 2017

John “Sam” Voss, 64, of rural Independence, died Monday, August 7, 2017 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics, Whitehall. Sam was born March 6, 1953, in Mondovi, to Joseph J. and Angeline (Gierok) Voss. Family and friends will forever remember Sam for his love of motorcycles and his friendly spirit. He was always up for a visit and made new...

Ralph A. Sobota

Ralph A. Sobota

Aug 5, 2017

Ralph Albert Sobota, 89, passed away in his home in Alma Center on August 5, 2017. Ralph was born on January 23, 1928, in Independence to John and Helen Sobota. He graduated from Independence High School, where he excelled in basketball and baseball. An outstanding natural athlete, his love of sports would shape the rest of his life. After graduating...

Dennis P. Maule

Dennis P. Maule

Jul 21, 2017

Dennis P. Maule, 75, of Independence, died Friday, July 21, 2017 at his home. Dennis was born June 11, 1942, in Arcadia, to Peter and Mary (Gamroth) Maule. He married Rebecca Weist February 20, 1965 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Dennis worked in highway construction and later at the creamery in Arcadia. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting...

Quintin Pronschinske

Quintin Pronschinske

Jul 5, 2017

Quintin Pronschinske, 88, of Arcadia, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Quintin was born January 21, 1929 in Fountain City to Alphonse and Agnes (Semling) Pronschinske. He married Marian Marsolek June 18, 1951 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Quintin’s life began on the farm, and aside from family, farming was what...

Carolyn A. Kloss

Carolyn A. Kloss

Jun 11, 2017

Carolyn A. Kloss, 98, formerly of Independence, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall. Carolyn was born February 17, 1919 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Peter and Teckla (Wiersgalla) Kloss. She attended Independence Schools and School of Cosmetology. During WWII, Carolyn enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps, where she was trained and worked as a...

Mark T. Johnson

Mark T. Johnson

May 19, 2017

Mark T. Johnson, 57, of Eleva, died Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home. Mark was born February 12, 1960 in Eau Claire to Donald and LaVonne (Arneson) Johnson. Mark worked as a cement finisher for Market and Johnson. He loved to garden, fish and listen to music. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was incredibly proud of...

Verna Klimek

Verna Klimek

May 7, 2017

Verna Klimek, 91, of Independence, died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall. Verna was born April 18, 1926 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Frank and Julia (Bautch) Marsolek. She married Everett Klimek on September 11, 1945 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died September 21, 2001. Verna worked at Club Midway for...

Lovina J. Shrock

Lovina J. Shrock

Apr 21, 2017

Lovina Shrock, 92, of rural Blair, died Friday, April 21, 2017 at her home.Services will be held on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Felty Lambright Jr. residence.

Tracy Marsolek

Tracy Marsolek

Apr 19, 2017

Tracy A. Marsolek, 107, of Independence, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Tracy was born March 13, 1910 in Independence to Martin and Rose (Sonsalla) Kampa. She married Eli Marsolek October 21, 1930 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died May 8, 1977. Tracy worked at Independence Locker Plant for many years....

Gary J. Gunderson

Gary J. Gunderson

Apr 18, 2017

WHITEHALL –Gary J. Gunderson, 64, of rural Whitehall, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his home. Gary was born in Whitehall on August 18, 1952 to Donald and Jeanette (Slabik) Gunderson. He married Bonnie Bautch July 15, 1972 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. She died June 21, 2014. The couple dairy farmed in Poker Coulee for over...

Charles "Chuck" Tollefson

Charles "Chuck" Tollefson

Mar 14, 2017

Charles “Chuck” Tollefson, 73, of rural Whitehall, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire. Chuck was born April 2, 1943, in Eau Claire, to Arthur and Emma (Burgess) Tollefson. He married Sylvia “Dolly” Krause February 27, 1965 in St. Paul. Chuck graduated from Whitehall High School, Class of 1961. After graduation, Chuck moved to...

Mary Ann Gabriel

Mary Ann Gabriel

Mar 9, 2017

Mary Ann Gabriel, 79, of Independence, died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Mary Ann was born December 3, 1937 in La Crosse, to John and Hilda (Thimmesch) Kaiser. She married Raymond B. Gabriel November 28, 1964 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Arcadia. He died May 16, 2004. Mary Ann taught...

Delores M Baertlein

Delores M Baertlein

Mar 1, 2017

Delores M. Baertlein, 86, of Independence, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Delores was born March 21, 1930 in Stanley, to John and Lettie (Booth) Baldeschwiler. She married Max C. Baertlein November 4, 1950 in Boyd. He was the love of her life and best friend. Delores enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved...

David J. Lewandowski

David J. Lewandowski

Feb 24, 2017

David J. Lewandowski, 65, of rural Independence, died Friday, February 24, 2017 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics, Whitehall.  Father of Thomas Lewandowski, Amy (Scott) Lewandowski-Peterson, and Lisamarie Lewandowski. Papa of Ryan Lepkowski and Ryana Peterson. Brother of Darryle, Douglas and Dennis. Survived by other family and friends. Preceded in death by parents John and Nancy, and brother Dale. Celebration...

Eileen Halama

Eileen Halama

Feb 22, 2017

Eileen Halama, 80, of Independence, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics, Whitehall. Eileen was born May 14, 1936, in Arcadia, to Ben and Angeline (Prokop) Waldera. She married Donald A. Halama April 27, 1957 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. The couple farmed in Hale Township until they moved to Independence in 1986....

Vincent Klimek

Vincent Klimek

Feb 10, 2017

Vincent Klimek, 86, of rural Independence, died Friday, February 10, 2017 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall. Vincent was born January 23, 1931, in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Peter and Frances (Przybilla) Klimek. He married Joyce Manka May 12, 1962 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. The couple farmed on the farm Vincent was born and raised...

Eleanore Bernard Bohlinger

Eleanore Bernard Bohlinger

Jan 17, 2017

Eleanore Bernard Bohlinger, 89, of rural Whitehall, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall. Eleanore was born February 23, 1927, in Trempealeau County, to John P. and Verna (Roskos) Matchey. She married Andrew A. Rebarchek. He died September 7, 1961. She later married Willard Bohlinger. He died October 26, 1997. Eleanore was born on a farm...