Obituaries
Robert Suchla
Jan 9, 2011
Robert “Bob” Suchla, 64, of rural Arcadia, died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at his home. He was born July 2, 1946 in Arcadia to Ralph and Dorothy (Klimek) Suchla. He married Virginia Slaby on June 13, 1970 in Arcadia. Bob did maintenance work at Foremost Farms in Waumandee for 35 years. He enjoyed restoring toy farm tractors and was a...
Shirley Baker
Jan 4, 2011
Shirley Baker, 70, of Independence, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Black River Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls. Shirley was born February 29, 1940 in Kenyon, Texas to August and Verna (Prudlick) Halama. Survivors include three sons, Steve (Linda) Baker of Independence, Jerry (Lois) Baker of Arcadia and Scott Wright of Chetopa, Kansas; her mother, Verna M. Halama of Independence;...
Valeria Kupka
Jan 1, 2011
Valeria Kupka, 86, of Independence, died Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. She was born March 6, 1924 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Albert and Frances (Smieja) Kupka. Valeria worked at the Hotel Coffee Shop for seven years. She was the manager of Myer’s Bakery for 28 years. She also worked at the Trempealeau County...
Clarence Lyga
Dec 29, 2010
Clarence Lyga, 56, of Independence, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. Clarence was born August 30, 1954 in Whitehall, to Harry and Julia (Marsolek) Lyga. He married Linda Goetting on June 5, 1974 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Survivors include his wife, Linda, of Independence; two sons, Richard (Armilla) Lyga of Arcadia...
Donald G. Symiczek
Dec 14, 2010
Donald G. Symiczek Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Greenwood Cemetery, Independence. Military rites will be conducted by Sura-Wiersgalla American Legion Post 186 of Independence
Leighton A. Krage
Nov 17, 2010
Leighton A. Krage, 75, of Independence, formerly of Racine, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center after complications with Alzheimer ’s. Leighton was born in Winona, Minn. on December 5, 1934, the son of George and Dorothy (Trok) Krage. He married Patricia Duellman at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fountain City on August 29, 1959. He was...
Joseph Pronschinske
Nov 8, 2010
Joseph “Joe” Pronschinske, 54, of Independence, died Monday, November 8, 2010 at Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center. Joe was born December 11, 1955 in Arcadia to Roman and Ruth (Schwertel) Pronschinske. He married Julie Olson on August 26, 1978 at Chimney Rock Lutheran Church, rural Strum. Joe owned and operated Pronschinske Excavating for 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with family...
Florence M. Slaby
Oct 22, 2010
Florence M. Slaby, 76, of Independence, died Friday, October 22, 2010 at Tri-County Memorial Hospital, Whitehall. Florence was born March 31, 1934 on Plum Creek Ridge, Arcadia Township, to Joseph and Florence (Kowohl) Ressel. She married Gerald M. Slaby on October 9, 1951 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Florence was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....
Elaine E. Christiana
Oct 5, 2010
Elaine E. Christiana, 78, of Independence, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at Black River Falls Hospital. Elaine was born July 5, 1932, in Chicago, Ill., to James and Florence (Perrauldt) Reid. She married Fred Christiana. He died in1982. Elaine worked in restaurants for many years. She and her husband owned and operated Christiana’s Restaurant in Riverdale, Ill. until moving to...
Maria E. Kuka
Sep 18, 2010
Maria E. Kuka, 85, of Independence, died Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. She was born November 19, 1924 in Austria to Franz and Barbara Schwarzmeier. Maria married Joseph E. Kuka in Salzburg, Austria. He died December 4, 2005. Maria was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, its Women’s Organization and Rosary Society....
Vincent E. Karasch
Aug 20, 2010
Vincent E. Karasch, 83, of Independence, died Friday, August 20, 2010 at his home. Vincent was born January 22, 1927 in Montana Township, Buffalo County, to John and Rose (Marsolek) Karasch. He married Marian Koval on September 26, 1949 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence. Vincent and Marian owned and operated the Corner Restaurant in Whitehall for...
Cora Symicek
Aug 20, 2010
Cora Symicek, 82, of La Crosse, died Friday, August 20, 2010 at Bethany Riverside Nursing Home, La Crosse. She was born July 20, 1928 in Stoddard, Wis. to Rosco and Ella Collman. Cora married Joseph J. Symicek on January 28, 1950 in La Crosse. Cora worked at Coney Island in Bridgeview Plaza in La Crosse. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards,...
Robert Rosenthal
Aug 13, 2010
Strum - Robert “Bob” Rosenthal, 63, of Strum, died Friday, August 13, 2010 at the Rochester Methodist Hospital at Rochester, Minn. surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 5, 1947, in Eau Claire, son of the late Frank and Alyce (Brager) Rosenthal, Jr. On October 30, 1971, he married Katherine Gray. He...
Jeanette Senty
Jul 20, 2010
Jeanette Senty, 89, of Independence, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at her home. Jeanette was born February 10, 1921 in Buffalo County, to John and Myrtle (Crandall) Julson. She married Edward C. Senty on October 3, 1941 at her home in Taylor. He died August 29, 1998. The couple farmed on a 560 acre dairy farm in Waumandee until 1973...
Alphonse August Killian
Jul 13, 2010
Alphonse August Killian, 87, of Blair and formerly of Independence, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the Black River Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls. Alphonse was born on March 15, 1923 to Peter and Anna (Palkowski) Killian. He was raised on his family farm near Independence, Wisconsin where he attended school. On October 29, 1945, he married Blanche...
Robert Insteness
Jul 5, 2010
Robert “Bob” Arnold Insteness, 67, of Strum, died Monday, July 5, 2010 at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, following a long courageous battle with many health problems. He was born January 14, 1943, in Whitehall to Arnold and Odella (Berg) Insteness. He graduated from Independence High School in 1961 and received a degree in drafting at the CVTC in Eau Claire....
Theresa Rebarchek
Jul 3, 2010
Theresa Rebarchek, 83, of Independence, died Saturday,July 3, 2010 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. She was born October 28, 1926 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to John T. and Rose F. (Lyga) Bautch. Theresa married Herman H. Rebarchek on June 1, 1949 at SS.Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died September 9, 2008. Survivors include her five...
Bernice Kulig Woychik
Jun 29, 2010
Bernice Kulig Woychik, 81, of Independence, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Tri-County Memorial Hospital in Whitehall. Bernice was born November 25, 1928 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Joseph and Gertrude (Dejno) Smick. She married Joseph Kulig on October 5, 1949 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence. He died August 6, 1996. On May 5, 2004,...
Cecelia A. Prudlick
Jun 20, 2010
Cecelia A. Prudlick, 99, of Independence, died Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Marinuka Manor in Galesville. She was born November 22, 1910 in Bruce Valley, Trempealeau County, to Albert and Gertrude (Blaha) Bautch. She married George Prudlick on October 6, 1931 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died February 24, 2006. Survivors include two daughters, Donnett (David)...
William S. Egan
Jun 16, 2010
WHITEHALL – William S. Egan, 81, of Whitehall, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at his home. He was born September 11, 1928 in Lebanon Township, Waupaca County, to Simon and Margaret (Kelly) Egan. Bill graduated from Shiocton High School in 1948. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2010 at Edison Funeral Home, Independence, with visitation from...
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