Obituaries
Alosyzy "Al" Saverynski
Aug 2, 2019
Alosyzy “Al” Saverynski, 88, of Independence, died Friday, August 2, 2019 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Al was born July 8, 1931 in Wisconsin to Anton and Josephine (Lisowski) Sayverynski. He married Janice Schaefer September 15, 1954 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Arcadia. She died February 11, 2018 The couple liked to camp and fish....
Agnes A. Hertzfeldt
Jul 31, 2019
Agnes A. Hertzfeldt, 88, of Blair, formerly of Independence, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Agnes was born May 28, 1931, in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Frank F. and Julia B. (Bautch) Marsolek. She married Eugene A. Hertzfeldt October 10, 1949 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died September 21, 2013....
Albert P. Klimek
Jul 28, 2019
Albert P. Klimek, 84, of Arcadia, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his residence. Albert was born November 22, 1934 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Peter A. and Frances (Przybilla) Klimek. He is survived by two sisters, Valeria Kampa of Arcadia and Marian Micek of Independence; nieces and nephews, Mary, Bill and Lori, John, Pat and Joyce, Roger...
Joseph J. Runkel
Jul 16, 2019
Joseph J. Runkel, 62, of Whitehall, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics in Whitehall. Joe was born August 21, 1956, in Arcadia, to Wayne and Mary Margaret Bill Runkel. He married Laurel Qualley on November 25, 1989, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Whitehall. He adored his children and loving wife. After graduating with Honors...
David D. Haines
Jun 30, 2019
David D. Haines, 78, of Whitehall, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics in Whitehall. Dave was born December 2, 1940, in Arcadia, to Christ and Pelchie (Waldera) Haines. He married Kay Litscher September 22, 1962 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Arcadia. Dave worked for the city of Arcadia for several years. He...
Phyllis G. Barnes
Jun 22, 2019
Phyllis G. Barnes, 87, of Kuttawa, Ky., formerly of rural Eleva, died Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah, Ky. Phyllis was born March 15, 1932 in Eau Claire, Wis., to Sam I. and Gertie (Edison) Gunderson. Mom was so many things to so many people it's hard to put in words. She was a loving wife, a wonderful...
Jan Lorrie Hayter
Jun 6, 2019
Jan L. Hayter, 64, of Durand, died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Flo’s Adult Family Home in Durand. Jan was born March 10, 1955 to Norman and Valeria (Becker) Hayter. Jan is survived by her brother Jon (Judy) Hayter; two nephews, Michael and Alex Hayter; half-niece, Chris Strange; several cousins including Richard (Rita) Hayter She was preceded in death by...
Robert "Bob" Betthauser
May 30, 2019
Robert Oscar “Bob” Betthauser passed away on May 30, 2019. He was born in Independence, Wis. on September 23, 1937, son of Oscar and Tracy Betthauser. Bob attended Independence High School and UW-Eau Claire. He served in the Army in Korea for two years. Bob graduated from Mortuary School in 1961. He married Susan Schoenberger on November 11, 1961. After...
Ardell E. Nelson
May 29, 2019
Ardell E. Nelson, 82, of Whitehall, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics in Whitehall. Ardell was born February 23, 1937 in Chimney Rock Township, to Terrence and Aphel (Sundaker) Nelson. He married Judy Hinkle on November 27, 1958 in Kingston, Ill. Ardell farmed in Dover Township, Buffalo County and then worked for Caterpillar in Aurora,...
Jerome "Olie" Olson
May 16, 2019
Jerome “Olie” Olson of Independence passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was born July 5, 1948 to Orville and Dorothy (Reck). He joined the United States Army after graduating high school. Even after his service ended, he remained very active in the American Legion Post 186. On July 8, 1978, he married Rita Klees in Wabasha, Minnesota. Three years...
Gerald Haaken Hawkenson
May 12, 2019
Gerald Haaken Hawkenson, 78, of rural Eleva, died Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire. Gerald was born June 2, 1940, in Whitehall, Trempealeau County, to Oliver and Agnes (Halvorson) Hawkenson. He was united in marriage to Jacqueline Gygi at the United Methodist Church in Holcombe, Wis. on November 11, 1961. For their 50th Anniversary, they...
Michael Richard Toupal
May 10, 2019
Michael Richard Toupal, 34, of Independence, passed away in his home on Friday, May 10, 2019. Michael was born January 24, 1985 in Platte, S. D. Michael enjoyed the outdoors and spent much of his free time hunting or fishing. He has passed this onto his children taking them along whenever possible. He also enjoyed spending time in the kitchen whipping...
Lois C. Prudlick Pronschinske
Apr 30, 2019
Lois C. Prudlick Pronschinske, 84, of Independence, died Tuesday April 30, 2019 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall. Lois was born August 4, 1934 in Whitehall, to Arthur and Irene (Grim) Rosenbaum. She lived in Strum area most of her life. She went to Strum Grade School and Eleva-Strum Central High School. She married Aloze Prudlick October 8, 1951...
Fayth E. Przybilla
Apr 21, 2019
Fayth E. Przybilla, 69, of Independence, died Sunday April 21, 2019 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall. Fay was born April 28, 1949 in Whitehall, to Cadet and Beverly Ann (Gilbertson) Kumferman. She married Albert W. Przybilla December 14, 1975 at Independence Lutheran Church. Fay was a very loving mother and grandmother. She loved to be with her family...
Ramona Krause
Apr 19, 2019
Ramona Krause, 72, of Osseo, died Friday April 19, 2019 at Dove Healthcare, Osseo. Ramona was born December 14, 1946 in Watertown, S.D. to Eugene and Augusta (Raml) Krause. Ramona is survived by three sisters, Sylvia “Dolly” Tollefson of Whitehall, Diane (Jack) Mates of Mashpee, Mass. and Toni (Chuck) Hegerfeld of Elkton, S.D.; two brothers, Jerry (Rozy) Krause and Casey...
Jessie Dumback
Apr 12, 2019
Jessie Dumback, 98, of Independence, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Jessie was born July 3, 1920 in Trempealeau County, to John and Tena (Julson) Bolstad. She married Dominic Symiczek and later married Allie Dumback. Jessie loved to bake pies and garden. “You always have to have coffee” She was an active member of Independence...
David F. Marsolek
Apr 11, 2019
David F. Marsolek, 59, of rural Whitehall, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home. David was born October 16, 1959 to Robert and Ruth (Browskowski) Marsolek. He farmed his entire life. Survivors include a brother, Robert “Butch” Marsolek of Whitehall; a sister, Jeanette (Steve) Progreba of rural Independence; nephews, Steve (Jessica) Progreba Jr. of rural Independence and Travis (Jennie)...
Myron "Mike" Passow
Mar 29, 2019
Myron “Mike” Passow, 90, of Fountain City, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at St. Michael’s Assisted Living in Fountain City. Mike was born May 25, 1928 in Belvidere Township, Buffalo County, to Walter and Olinda (Gross) Passow. He married Delores Stuber June 16, 1949 at Christ Lutheran Church, Cochrane. She died May 6, 1982. He married Phyllis Rebhahn September 17,...
Thomas "Tom" Carter, Jr.
Mar 23, 2019
INDEPENDENCE –Thomas H. Carter Jr., 77, of rural Fountain City, formerly of Independence, died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Tom was born November 30, 1941 in Duluth, Minn. to Thomas and Mary (McMillan) Carter Sr. He married Barbara Taylor in La Crosse. He was an auto upholsterer for many years. He worshipped with his wife...
Adolph J. Lyga
Mar 18, 2019
Adolph J. Lyga, 86, of Independence, died Monday, March 18, 2019 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall. Adolph was born August 10, 1932 in Montana Township, Buffalo County, to Alex and Victoria (Mish) Lyga. Adolph worked on farms and worked at AG Broiler in Arcadia for 21 years. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church....
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