Obituaries
Louise A. Halverson
Feb 27, 2020
Louise A. Halverson, 97, of Strum died Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her home. She was born January 6, 1923 in Trempealeau County, to Ellert and Thea (Amundson) Kleven. Louis married Jerome M. Halverson on August 28, 1943 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Strum. He died in 2007. Louise earned her teaching degree from Eau Claire Normal School. After...
Barry Gordon Nordstrom
Feb 25, 2020
Barry Gordon Nordstom, 71, of rural Eleva, lost his battle with COPD and emphysema on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his home, which he loved so much. Barry was born June 2, 1948, in Norway Mich., to Gordon and Shirley (Budd) Nordstrom. He married Rosalind Indgjer April 9, 1977 in Eau Claire, Wis. He was known by many names: Horse,...
Frank C. Marsolek
Feb 25, 2020
Frank C. Marsolek, 75, of rural Independence, died Tuesday, February 25, 2020, on his farm doing what he loved best. Frank was born October 14, 1944 in Buffalo County, Dover Township, to Clifford and Amy (Espeseth) Marsolek. Frank was a lifelong farmer. He loved to hunt on the farm with his family. He also enjoyed watching the Brewer’s and the...
Mabel H. Gunderson
Feb 10, 2020
Mabel Gunderson, who taught elementary school for 30 years, died February 10 at Dove Healthcare Assisted Living in Osseo. She was 103. Besides teaching, she participated in Lutheran Church Women, Ladies Chorus, Sunday School at Chimney Rock Lutheran Church. After she retired, she spent much of her time writing, painting, making ceramics, and playing the organ. Mabel Hulda Gutow was...
Mary K. Kaas
Feb 10, 2020
Mary K. Kaas, 80, of rural Osseo, died Monday, February 10, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Mary was born September 26, 1939 in Eau Claire to Harry and Rose (Eliason) Schendel. She married Virgil P. Kaas October 12, 1957 in Pigeon Falls. The couple lived in Janesville and Mary worked various jobs retiring from Parker Pen...
Karl Jeffrey Thomas Knuth
Jan 27, 2020
Karl Jeffrey Thomas Knuth, four months, died Monday, January 27, 2020, unexpectedly of natural causes, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Oakridge in Osseo. Karl was born September 27, 2019 in Eau Claire, to Cody Knuth and Annalee Quisling. Karl was a happy little guy who loved his family, his jumper and had a smile for everyone he met. He...
Johnny Maule
Jan 8, 2020
Johnny Maule, 68, of Oak Creek, Wis., died January 8, 2020 at Wauwatosa, Wis. He was born August 31, 1951 in Independence to John and Dorothy (Benusa) Maule. Johnny was employed at Bostrom Seating until retirement. Survivors include two brothers, Robert of Mukego and William (Jane) of Strum. Graveside services will be held on September 12, 2020 at SS. Peter...
Ellerd Sather
Jan 7, 2020
Ellerd Sather, 80, of rural Strum, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Trempealeau County Health Care, Whitehall. Ellerd was born August 31, 1939, in Chimney Rock Township, Trempealeau County, to Martin and Olga (Storberg) Sather. Ellerd was a milk hauler for Elk Creek Creamery. He also hauled hay and did other short distance hauling. He delivered the Arrow Shopper for...
Leona Slaby
Jan 3, 2020
Leona Slaby, 92, of Whitehall, passed away January 3, 2020, at Grandview Care Center in Blair. Leona was born on April 20, 1927 on the family farm in Wickham Valley in Independence to Frank and Angeline (Kokott) Koval. She married the love of her life, Andrew Slaby, on April 28, 1947 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Leona...
Dorothy Roskos
Jan 1, 2020
Dorothy Roskos, 75, of Independence, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall. Dorothy was born November 9, 1944 in Independence, to Conrad and Monica (Bautch) Waletzki. She married Richard Roskos June 13, 1964 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Dorothy worked at the Independence State Bank for over 30 years and was Vice...
Andre Cardinal
Dec 22, 2019
Andre Cardinal, 25, of Arcadia, formerly of Independence, died Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Arcadia. Andre was born September 9, 1994 in Columbus, Ga. to Bronson Cardinal and Petra Gopfert. Andre graduated from Independence High School in 2013 and attended University of Wisconsin-Stout for two years. He worked at Shopko, Randy’s Neighborhood Market and as a PC Tech at Ashley...
Rosalind "Rose" Brandenburg
Dec 17, 2019
Rosalind “Rose” Brandenburg, 89, of Independence, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire. Rose was born June 17, 1930 in Lebanon, Wis., to Simon and Margaret (Kelly) Egan. She married Eldon Brandenburg April 7, 1951 in Clintonville, Wis. Rose was passionate about many things in life. She loved her family and was always giving gifts...
William "Bill" Peterson
Dec 10, 2019
William “Bill” Peterson, 65, of Independence, died Tuesday, December 10. 2019 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Bill was born December 19, 1953 in Mondovi to Lyman and Odile (Baker) Peterson. He married Linda Lyga on June 10, 1972 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. They have been married 47 years. Bill loved to hunt, camp, fish...
Margaret M. Walek
Nov 28, 2019
Margaret M. Walek, 91, of Independence, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Marge was born February 16, 1928 in Milwaukee to Albert and Clara (Suchla) Waldera. She married John C. Walek January 27, 1948 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Arcadia. He died April 10, 2004. The couple farmed in the Town of Burnside from 1948-2004....
Evelyn E. Smieja
Nov 26, 2019
Evelyn E. Smieja, 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Hillview Senior Living in Mondovi, Wisconsin. Evelyn, a life-long resident of Independence, was born on March 23, 1928. She married Wilfred Smieja on Nov. 19, 1953, and together they had a daughter, Debbie. Evelyn attended technical college after high school, and early on, worked for the John O....
Benjamin "Benjie" Marsolek
Nov 21, 2019
Benjamin “Benjie” A. Marsolek, 87, of rural Independence, died Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. He was born June 17, 1932 in Trempealeau County, Town of Burnside, to Ben J. and Celia (Walek) Marsolek. He married Anne E. Klimek on October 6, 1953 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Benjie was a member of...
Titus Andrew Vettrus
Nov 14, 2019
Titus Andrew Vettrus, 35, of New York City, formerly of Mondovi, died Thursday as a result of an accident in Manhattan. He was born June 17, 1984 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Timothy and Terri (Ritter) Vettrus. Survivors include his parents, Rev. Timothy Vettrus of Prairie Farm, Wis. and Terri Vettrus of Mondovi; siblings, Sarah (Chris) Martin...
Allis D. Ottum
Nov 4, 2019
Allis D. Ottum, 65, of rural Independence, died Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home. Allis was born August 23, 1954 in Mondovi to Edwin and Grace (Adams) Ottum. He married Rose Przybilla on April 10, 1981. Allis graduated from Gilmanton High School. He worked at Badger Foundry in Winona for 40+ years and enjoyed hunting and fishing and listening to...
Jack Prokop
Oct 19, 2019
Jack Prokop, 65, of Independence, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse, WI. Jack was born February 22, 1954 in Arcadia, WI to Aloizy and Angeline (Sonsalla) Prokop. Jack worked as a welder for 36 years as part of Boilermakers. During his free time, Jack enjoyed hunting, traveling, camping, fishing, going for...
Joseph P. Matchey
Oct 4, 2019
Joseph P. “Joe” Matchey, 78, of rural Independence, Wis. died Friday, October 4, 2019 at his home. Joe was born July 1, 1941 in Independence to Martin and Ella (Marsolek) Matchey. He married Joanie Anglewitz August 4, 1979 in Winona, Minn. Joe was a life-long farmer who took pride in the quality of his cows and his crops. When Joe was...
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