Obituaries
James R. Caggiano Sr.
Sep 21, 2011
James R. Caggiano Sr., 74, of Independence, formerly of Queens, New York, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. He was born November 16, 1936 in Queens, N.Y. Survivors include two children, James R. (Valerie) Caggiano Jr. of Independence and Diana (Tim) Hickey of Worcester, Mass.; a sister, Camille Caggiano of Queens, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Shaun...
Anton "Tony" Sluga
Sep 18, 2011
Anton "Tony" A. Sluga, 76, of Greenfield, WI, formerly of Independence, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 at Columbia-St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon, Wis. Tony was a proud veteran and served in the army at the end of the Korean War, following his four brother's footsteps who served during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Darlene; six children, Grace, Brian,...
Everett "Jack" Maciosek
Sep 14, 2011
Everett "Jack" Maciosek. On September 14, 2011, Jack was re-united in heaven with his treasured wife, Gladys; parents, Frances and Mike; and sister, Irene. Jack was born on August 21, 1924 in Independence, WI. He served in the Navy on the Pacific front in WWII. After the war, he settled in Minneapolis, worked for General Mills and married Gladys in...
Cynthia June Gill
Sep 7, 2011
Cynthia "Cindy" Gill, 55, of Arcadia, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. Cynthia was born September 22, 1955 in Milwaukee to Ronald and Doris (Balke) Drewek. She married Joseph E. Gill in Milwaukee. Survivors include her husband, Joe of Arcadia; a daughter, Candy (Jason) Gamroth of Independence and her mother, Doris Drewek of...
Elsmore Indgjer
Sep 6, 2011
Elsmore Indgjer, age 87, lost his battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, in Green Bay, WI. He was born March 24, 1924 in Muskegon, Michigan to Arthur and Olga (Mathieson) Indgjer. Elsmore was raised and lived in the Eleva-Strum area nearly all his life. He married Myrtle Myren on March 30, 1944 at St. Paul's Lutheran in...
Evelyn G. Bautch
Aug 28, 2011
INDEPENDENCE – Evelyn G. Bautch, 89, of Independence, died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Tri-County Memorial Nursing Home, Whitehall. Evelyn was born January 12, 1922 in North Creek to Jacob and Pauline (Swietz) Sobotta. She married Jerome J. Bautch October 2, 1944 in North Creek. He died April 8, 2006. Evelyn was an avid Brewer’s and Buck’s fan. She enjoyed...
Gertrude Sylla
Aug 8, 2011
Gertrude “Gertie” Sylla, 94, of Independence, died Monday, August 8, 2011 at Tri-County Memorial Hospital, Whitehall. Gertie was born November 18, 1916 in Independence to Roman and Christine (Reck) Smieja. She married Casey Olejniczak in Milwaukee. They had one daughter, Barbara. Following his death, she married Anton “Tony” Sylla in Milwaukee. They had five daughters. Gertie was a member of...
Edmund E. Filla
Aug 8, 2011
Edmund E. Filla, 84, of Arcadia, died Monday, August 8, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Arcadia. Edmund was born November 17, 1926 in Independence to Peter and Mary (Motszko) Filla. He married Doris M. Pronschinske May 18, 1954 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waumandee. The couple farmed in Traverse Valley in rural Independence until retirement. He also...
Bernard R. Giemza
Jul 23, 2011
Bernard R. Giemza, 89, of Arcadia, died Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Arcadia. Bernard was born in North Creek to Frank and Elizabeth (Swietz) Giemza on February 3, 1922. Elizabeth passed away in 1927. Bernard and his brother, Conrad, were raised by Elizabeth’s brother, Albert Swietz, on the farm Bernard owns in North Creek. Bernard...
Julia Slaby
Jun 25, 2011
Julia Slaby, 93 of rural Arcadia, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Arcadia. She was born February 18, 1918 in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Joseph and Cecelia (Marsolek) Przybilla. She married Adolph Slaby on October 22, 1935 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died June 13, 1997. Survivors include two daughters,...
Eugene J. Christianson
Jun 6, 2011
Independence – Eugene “Gene” J. Christianson, 77, of Independence, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at Lakeview Health Center, West Salem surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born December 7, 1933 in Independence to Orrie and Violet (Jacobson) Christianson. He married the love of his life, Eleanore E. Nogosek on May 14, 1960 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church,...
Joseph J. Symicek
May 29, 2011
Joseph J. Symicek, 83, of La Crosse, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse. He was born in rural Independence to John and Sophia (Klimek) Symicek. Joseph married Cora Collman on January 28, 1950 in La Crosse. She died August 20, 2010. Joe worked at Trane Company in La Crosse for 39 years. He owned...
John J. Jelen
May 17, 2011
John “Jim” J. Jelen, 68, of Independence, formerly of Milwaukee, died May 17, 2011 at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in Arcadia. John was employed by the Louis Allis Company until his retirement. He was a Viet Nam war veteran. Survivors include his sister, Shirley Gamroth of Independence; nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hilda...
Marcus R. Kuka
May 4, 2011
INDEPENDENCE – Marcus R. Kuka, 82, of Independence, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. Marcus was born September 18, 1928 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Frank and Pelchie (Klink) Kuka. He married Loretta M. Klimek September 18, 1950 in Arcadia. Survivors include his wife, Loretta of Independence; four children, Beverly (Norman) Hoch of...
Roman W. Feltes
Apr 18, 2011
Roman W. Feltes died Monday, April 18, 2011. Born July 12, 1920, in Arcadia, Wisconsin, to Henry L. and Barbara (Sobish) Feltes, both of Arcadia. His wife, A. Elaine Feltes, and his sister, Bernice (Roy) Aye preceded him in death. Roman attended Saint Aloysius School and graduated from Arcadia High School in 1939. While attending high school, he owned and...
Eleanor Sosalla
Apr 14, 2011
INDEPENDENCE – Eleanor M. Sosalla, 98, of Independence, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Tri-County Memorial Hospital, Whitehall. Eleanor was born February 5, 1913 in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Paul and Pauline (Korbel) Sylla. She married Melvin Sosalla November 17, 1931 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died June 17, 1984. Survivors include a daughter, Toni...
Evelyn Gamroth
Apr 7, 2011
INDEPENDENCE – Evelyn Gamroth, 85, of Independence, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Tri-County Memorial Nursing Home, Whitehall. She was born June 1, 1925 in Arcadia, to Michael and Pauline (Lisowski) Waldera. She married Omar Severson in Arcadia. He died March 1, 1960. She married Gerald Gamroth in Ettrick. He died March 23, 2004. Evelyn worked at Gopher Glove in...
Jennie Pogreba
Mar 14, 2011
INDEPENDENCE – Jennie Pogreba, 88, of Independence, died Monday, March 14, 2011 at Tri-County Memorial Hospital, Whitehall. Jennie was born on February 25th, 1923 in Buffalo County to Robert and Olga (Obigalo) Konsela. On October 18th, 1939, Jennie married Robert Pogreba in Waumaudee, WI. Jennie and Robert farmed together for 48 years in the Independence area until retirement where she...
Donald T. Johnson
Mar 12, 2011
ELEVA – Donald T. Johnson, 77, of Eleva, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Crystal Lake Manor, Strum. Donald was born October 23, 1933, in Chimney Rock Township, to Clarence and Minnie (Knudtson) Johnson. Donald married LaVonne Arneson July 3, 1957. After enlisting in the Army, Donald was stationed in Germany from 1952-1955. Donald was an avid Green Bay Packer...
Dorothy Suchla
Mar 8, 2011
Dorothy Suchla, 87, of rural Arcadia, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, Arcadia. Dorothy was born January 6, 1924 in rural Arcadia to Peter A. and Frances (Przybilla) Klimek. She married Ralph Suchla on September 10, 1945 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Independence. He died May 27, 1996. The couple farmed on Montana Ridge,...
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