Obituaries

Mary Ann Peterson

Mary Ann Peterson

Mar 7, 2021

Mary Ann Peterson, 86, of Sioux Falls, SD; formerly of Whitehall, Wis., died Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. Per her wishes, a graveside service will be held at Chimney Rock Cemetery, rural Strum, WI on May 1st, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Terry Lorenz officiating. Mary was born July 16, 1934...

Barbara F. Pientok

Barbara F. Pientok

Feb 28, 2021

Barbara Pientok, 87, of Wauwatosa, formerly of Independence, died Sunday, February 28, 2021, at St. Camillus Life Plan Community in Wauwatosa. Barbara was born June 20, 1933 in Independence, Wis. to Nick and Agnes (Bautch) Pientok. Barbara is survived by her brother, Nick (Rose) Pientok of Galesville, Wis.; two nieces, Kimberly (Patrick) Kalscheuer of Winona and Sandra Shannon of Evans,...

Kimberley A. Petersen

Kimberley A. Petersen

Feb 19, 2021

Kimberley A. Petersen, 64, of rural Independence, died Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home. He was born May 15, 1956 in Winona, Minn. to Lorris and Phillis (Wessin) Petersen. He married Claire Rothering and later divorced. He married his companion of 36 years, Teresa Petersen August 28, 2004. Kimberley worked at Nelson Muffler in Arcadia for many years. He...

Esther LaVonne Johnson

Esther LaVonne Johnson

Feb 14, 2021

Esther LaVonne Johnson, age 88, of Eleva, crossed over into the arms of our Savior at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, on Sunday, February 14, 2021. LaVonne, our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, left behind a huge family and a beautiful legacy of the love and salvation of our lord Jesus Christ - to be carried on for...

Ronald M. Klimek

Ronald M. Klimek

Feb 11, 2021

Ronald M. Klimek, 69, of Independence, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home. He was born October 17, 1951 in Whitehall to Everett and Verna (Marsolek) Klimek. Ron worked for the Trempealeau County Highway Department for many years retiring in 2009. Survivors include a brother, James J. Klimek; many cousins, other relatives, and friends. Ron was preceded in death...

Sandra A. Melby

Sandra A. Melby

Jan 27, 2021

Sandra Melby, 65, of Arcadia, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Arcadia. Sandra was born September 11, 1955 in Whitehall to Donald and Dolores (Sobish) Melby. Sandra was an extremely hard worker, she dedicated 46 years of her life to Arcadia Fryers/Golden Plump/Pilgrims. She worked holidays, weekends, overtime and never complained. She took pride in her hard work and enjoyed...

Barbara "Bobby" Gronemus

Barbara "Bobby" Gronemus

Jan 17, 2021

Barbara “Bobby” Gronemus, 89, of Whitehall, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Grandview Care Center, Blair. She was born November 21, 1931 in Sparta, to Irwin and Irene (Resch) Barry. Bobby married Lambert “Bert” Gronemus on October 12, 1949 at St. Mary’s Ridge Catholic Church, Norwalk He died January 19, 2005. Bobby served in the Wisconsin state assembly for 26...

Yvonne G. LaPorte

Yvonne G. LaPorte

Jan 13, 2021

Yvonne G. LaPorte, 84 of Whitehall Wisconsin passed quietly on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Yvonne was born on August 13th; 1936 in Stutsman County, ND to William H. Carter and Lillian B. (Walters) Carter. She was one of 12 children. Yvonne was a blessing to all who knew her… she was devoted to her children and always supported them in...

Rose Prokop

Rose Prokop

Jan 12, 2021

Rose Prokop, 94, of Independence, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Gundersen Tri-County Memorial Care Center in Whitehall. Rose was born June 10, 1926 in Montana Township, Buffalo County, to August and Mary (Marsolek) Palkowski. She married Roman Prokop September 3, 1946. He died January 18, 2004. Rose farmed with her husband in Burnside Township. She was a farm wife,...

Robert "Bob" L. Pronschinske

Robert "Bob" L. Pronschinske

Jan 4, 2021

Robert “Bob” Pronschinske, 77, of Arcadia, died Monday, January 4, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, due to COVID complications. Bob was born February 28, 1943 to Rudolph and Mary (Sendelbach) Pronschinske of Waumandee. He graduated from Arcadia High School and was united in marriage to Carolyn Lorenz on May 9, 1964 in Waumandee. Bob was a...

Lisa Marie Haines

Lisa Marie Haines

Dec 27, 2020

Lisa Marie Haines, 55, of Black River Falls, formerly of Whitehall and Tomah, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Lisa was born January 26, 1965 in Tomah to Raymond and Judith Eckelberg. She married Michael P. Haines on October 14, 1989 outside at the Whitehall Rod and Gun. Lisa loved the outdoors, fishing, woodworking, arts,...

Delores A. Kulig

Delores A. Kulig

Dec 5, 2020

Delores A. (Waldera) Kulig, age 90, died peacefully on December 5, 2020 at Gundersen Tri-County Memorial Care Center in Whitehall, Wis. She was born May 29, 1930, in Arcadia, Wis., to Michael and Pauline (Lisowski) Waldera. She married Bernard Kulig on August 24, 1949 at SS Peter & Paul Parish in Independence, Wis. He died February 19, 2010. Delores’ work...

Irene Dubiel

Irene Dubiel

Dec 2, 2020

Irene Dubiel, 92, of Independence, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Irene was born February 25, 1928 in Arcadia to Edward and Helen (Marsolek) Bautch. She married Ernest L. Dubiel on June 3, 1946 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. The couple farmed in Traverse Valley until retirement in 1974 and then moved...

Edward D. Halama

Edward D. Halama

Nov 28, 2020

Edward D. Halama, 87, of Independence, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Oakridge, Osseo. Edward was born January 15, 1933 in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Bert and Helen (Knusalla) Halama. He married Donna Mae Loew May 7, 1960 in Tilden Wis. Edward was a dairy farmer and also raised strawberries for many years. He liked to...

Lorraine Maurita DeBel

Lorraine Maurita DeBel

Nov 26, 2020

Lorraine M. DeBel, 98, of Osseo, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Dove Healthcare, Osseo. Lorraine was born April 13, 1922 in Buffalo County, to Clarence M. and Lulie (Nyre) Johnson. She married Orville Guenther February 10, 1948. He died October 30, 1953. She married Marcel DeBel November 21, 1956 in St. Charles, Ill. He died January 12, 2002. Lorraine...

Lorraine DeBel

Lorraine DeBel

Nov 26, 2020

Lorraine M. DeBel, 98, of Osseo, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Dove Healthcare, Osseo. Lorraine was born April 13, 1922 in Buffalo County, to Clarence M. and Lulie (Nyre) Johnson. She married Orville Guenther February 10, 1948. He died October 30, 1953. She married Marcel DeBel November 21, 1956 in St. Charles, Ill. He died January 12, 2002. Lorraine...

Ronald J. Mueller

Ronald J. Mueller

Nov 26, 2020

Ronald J. Mueller, 82, of Independence, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics, Whitehall. Ronald was born July 21, 1938 on Montana Ridge, Buffalo County, to John and Mary (Pampuch) Mueller. He married Rose Morchinek on February 9, 1963 in Independence. She died March 15, 2003. The couple farmed in Buffalo County. While farming he also...

Shirley Suchla

Shirley Suchla

Nov 22, 2020

Shirley Suchla, 83, of Independence, died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Lake Winona Manor, after a long battle with Alzheimers and a short battle with Covid-19. Shirley was born October 3, 1937 in Arcadia, Wis., to Louis and Theresa (Eckel) Servais. On April 28, 1962 she married Edward J. Suchla at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Arcadia. The...

Karen M. Bisek

Karen M. Bisek

Nov 21, 2020

Karen M, Bisek, 76, of Independence, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis. Karen was born April 11, 1944, in the town of Seymour, Eau Claire County, to Carl and Gladys (Johnson) Stai. She married LaVern Bisek on September 14, 1963 in Eau Claire. He died December 28, 2006. The couple farmed in Arcadia township until 1992....

Benjamin Schultz

Benjamin Schultz

Nov 19, 2020

Benjamin “Ben” Raymond Schultz, 86, of Galesville passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Gundersen Tri County Hospital in Whitehall, to be reunited with his beloved wife Jody. Ben was born September 15, 1934 in Buffalo County, WI, to Raymond and Irene (Eberhardt) Schultz. On June 6, 1962, he married the love of his life Joan McRae in Alma, Wisconsin...