Obituaries
Marcel M. Dejno
Jan 19, 2018
Marcel M. Dejno, 85, of Independence, died Friday, January 19, 2018 at Dove Healthcare in Osseo. Marcel was born October 28, 1932, in Independence, to Michael and Frances (Blaha) Dejno. Marcel served in the U.S. Army during the Korea Conflict. He worked at Mobil Oil in Milwaukee and Taylor, Mich. until retirement in 1990. He then moved to Independence and...
Craig V. Lehmeier
Jan 17, 2018
Craig V. Lehmeier, 63, of Independence, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. after a sudden illness. Craig was born October 11, 1954, in La Crosse, to Jerry and Marie (Gartner) Lehmeier. Attending Winona Senior High School, Craig graduated in 1973 alongside his best friend, Mike Bauer. He attended the University of Wisconsin -...
Gene Rebarchek
Dec 31, 2017
Gene Rebarchek, 77, of Whitehall, died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home. Gene was born October 11, 1940, in Whitehall, to Roy and Katherine (Waletzki) Rebarchek. He married Eva Dean August 22, 1959 at St John’s Catholic Church, Whitehall. Gene’s passions were listening to music and playing lead guitar in many bands. He also enjoyed camping, cycling, traveling, fishing...
Terry S. Gunderson
Dec 30, 2017
Terry S. Gunderson, 59, of Strum, died Saturday, December 30, 2017, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. Terry was born October 11, 1958 in St. Paul, Minn. to Percy and Betty Gunderson. He married Jean Gilbertson April 8, 1978 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Beldenville, Wis. Terry had various careers early in life before starting with the hardest...
Angeline M. Voss
Dec 16, 2017
Angeline M. Voss, 94, of Elk Creek, died Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall. Angeline was born January 6, 1923, in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Joseph and Lucy (Roskos) Gierok. She married Joseph Voss May 15, 1948 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died March 29, 2000. Angeline started her registered nurse...
Maria Caridad Salinas
Dec 4, 2017
Maria Caridad Salinas, 58, of Onalaska, formerly of Independence, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at her home. Maria was born December 8, 1958 in Cardenas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Odon Aguilar and Petra Salinas. She married Hector Lopez. Maria was a homemaker and also a pastor for 10 years. She proudly earned her high school diploma at Western Technical...
Alfred E. Micek
Nov 3, 2017
Alfred E. Micek, 89, of Independence, died Friday, November 3, 2017 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics, Whitehall. Alfred was born October 16, 1928 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Stanley and Cecelia (Urbick) Micek. He married Marian Klimek October 12, 1957 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. The couple farmed in Filla Valley, rural Independence. He enjoyed...
Joseph "Sonny" Sands
Oct 15, 2017
Joseph (Joe) Thilman Sands Jr., known to many as ”Sonny” Sands, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the age of 92. Joe was born May 18, 1925 to Joseph Sr. and Tena (Tweet) Sands. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946 and served in Japan. In October 1948 he married June Lois Nyseth. He began working in the...
Aurilia "Rae" S. Bautch
Sep 19, 2017
Aurilia “Rae” S. Bautch, 84, of Arcadia, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Aurilia was born October 2, 1932, in Independence, to John J. and Elizabeth (Marsolek) Przybilla. Aurilia enjoyed working at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Arcadia in the dietary department until retirement. She was a member of Holy Family Parish in Arcadia. She is...
Rudy Rombalski
Sep 19, 2017
Rudy Rombalski, 75, of rural Independence, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his home. Rudy was born February 4, 1942 in Independence, to Clarence and Eleanore (Przybilla) Rombalski. He married Judy Underheim March 3, 1962 at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, Ettrick. Rudy operated various businesses over the years but especially enjoyed cooking, restaurants and catering. He enjoyed hunting and fishing...
Edward G. Brixen
Sep 7, 2017
Edward G. Brixen, 93, of Strum, died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Strum Area Health and Rehabilitation. Eddie was born September 16, 1924 in Gilmanton, to Hugo and Cora (Knesley) Brixen. He married Norma Johnson June 14, 1943 at Pigeon Falls Lutheran Church. She died April 27, 2003. He farmed all his life in the Town of Unity. He was...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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