Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James R. Helgeson
Jan 13, 2017
James R. “Helge” Helgeson, 73, of Independence, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Azura Memory Care, Eau Claire. Jim was born July 10, 1943 in Whitehall, to Robert and Rita (Lyga) Helgeson. He married his high school sweetheart Pauline Roskos on February 5, 1966 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Jim graduated from Independence High School in 1961....
Lillian R. Suchla
Dec 30, 2016
Lillian R. Suchla, 91, of Independence, died Friday, December 30, 2016 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Lillian was born August 6, 1925 in Trempealeau County, to Thomas and Pauline (Mylnek) Bautch. She married Edmund A. Suchla May 14, 1946 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died October 5, 2003. Lillian enjoyed spending time with her family...
Alphonse "Joe" Kamrowski
Dec 23, 2016
Alphonse “Joe” Kamrowski, 92, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Arcadia, died Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls. Joe was born on November 29, 1924 in Arcadia Township, to Stanley and Katherine (Rossa) Kamrowski. Joe was drafted into the Army and served in the European Theater during World War II. He was attached to a...
Agnes Dubiel
Dec 23, 2016
Agnes Dubiel, 93, of Independence, died Friday, December 23, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire. Agnes was born May 19, 1923 in rural Independence to John and Catherine (Kloss) Saverinski. She married Clarence Dubiel Sr. on March 1, 1943 in Independence. He died December 15, 1983. The couple farmed in Hale Township and then owned and operated...
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