Obituaries

Virginia A. Marsolek

Virginia A. Marsolek

Mar 9, 2019

Virginia A. Marsolek, 67, of Independence, WI, was called to be by the Lord’s side on March 9, 2019, while residing at Grandview Care Center in Blair, WI. Virginia (“Gin” or “Virg”) was born on June 19, 1951, rural Independence, to Jerome and Florence (Dubiel) Kreibich. She married Dennis J. Marsolek on September 8, 1973, at SS. Peter and Paul...

Mary Lou Pientok

Mary Lou Pientok

Feb 28, 2019

Mary Lou Pientok, 78, of Arcadia, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the Dove Healthcare-Rutledge Home, Chippewa Falls. She was born September 2, 1940 in Arcadia, to Emil and Eleanor (Doelle) Wolfe. She married Luke Pientok on November 18, 1958 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Arcadia. He died December 27, 2018. She attended Arcadia High School,...

Marion Brickner

Marion Brickner

Feb 25, 2019

Marion Brickner, 73, of Whitehall, died Monday, February 25, 2019 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Marion grew up in Independence, Wisconsin. Marion received a two-year teaching degree from Buffalo Teacher's College in 1966. She married her high-school sweetheart, Anthony J. Brickner on June 11, 1966. She then taught a year at St. Bridget's Catholic School in River Falls for...

Dana J. Riphenburg

Dana J. Riphenburg

Feb 25, 2019

Dana J. Riphenburg, 74, of rural Osseo passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire Dana was born January 23, 1945 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Julius and Genevieve (Erthum) Klauer. She married Ken A. Riphenburg June 4, 1966 in Cassville, Wisc. Dana went to school to become an LPN and worked in nursing homes...

Kim Marie Suchla

Kim Marie Suchla

Feb 10, 2019

Kim Marie Suchla, 54, of Independence, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall. Kim was born May 19, 1964 in Whitehall to Ernie and Betty (Zilla) Suchla. Kim loved to spend time with her family and shopping. She was a customer service representative at Ashley Furniture Industries for 17 years and a member of SS....

Ronald W. Larson

Ronald W. Larson

Jan 23, 2019

Ronald W. Larson, 69, of Independence, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his home. Ron was born July 3, 1949 in Loves Park, Ill., to Oscar and Jean (Strelow) Larson. He served in the Marines during the Viet Nam War and worked at Ashley Furniture until retirement. Ron is survived by his sister, Linda Stendahl of Whitehall; niece, Tracie Dejno...

Patrick D. Holstad

Patrick D. Holstad

Jan 22, 2019

Patrick  D. Holstad, 64, of Strum, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home. Patrick was born January 8, 1955 in Eau Claire, to Sidney and Pearl (Larson) Holstad. He married Pamela Johnson August 2, 1975 at Elk Creek Lutheran Church. She died January 17, 2013. He married Tracy Brixen October 11, 2014 in Strum. Patrick worked at Cascade Tissue...

Janice Lee Back

Janice Lee Back

Jan 21, 2019

Janice Back, 83, of Strum, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at Heritage Court Memory Care, Eau Claire. Janice Lee Back was born on June 23,1935 to Ervin and Dorothy "Dot" (Granger) Shermo.  She grew up with her two siblings on their family farm outside of Strum, WI.  Janice graduated from Eleva-Strum high school and married Fredric "Fricky" Back on June 28,...

Eileen Ruth Myren

Eileen Ruth Myren

Jan 13, 2019

Eileen Ruth Myren, 92, of Osseo, formerly of Eau Claire, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Dove Healthcare, Osseo, surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born May 31, 1926 in rural Strum. to Arthur and Olga (Mathison) Indgjer.  She married Adolph Myren, Jr. on June 3, 1944 at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. Eileen attended multiple rural Strum schools...

Luke J. Pientok

Luke J. Pientok

Dec 27, 2018

Luke J. Pientok, 86, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Arcadia, passed away, on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Dove Healthcare- Rutledge Home, Chippewa Falls. Luke was born October 18, 1932 in Independence, to Frank and Veronica (Marsolek) Pientok. He married Mary Lou Wolfe November 18, 1958 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Arcadia. He graduated from Independence High...

Alice Mae Ida

Alice Mae Ida

Dec 25, 2018

Alice Mae Fremstad-Ida, 81, of Osseo, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Clearwater Care Center in Eau Claire. Alice was born September 3, 1937 in Whitehall to Arthur and Myrtle (Hanson) Riphenburg.  She married Oliver Fremstad May 8, 1954 in Pigeon Falls.  She later married Richard Ida December 26, 1979. Alice worked at the root beer stand in Osseo at...

Carol A. Wolfe

Carol A. Wolfe

Dec 24, 2018

Carol A. Wolfe, 76, of Independence, died Monday, December 24, 2018 at her home.   Carol A. Wolfe, 76, of Independence, died Monday, December 24, 2018 at her home. Carol was born May 8th, 1942 in Waumandee to Marvin and Josephine (Cisewski) Rothering. She married Marcus Woychik on June 18, 1958, together they had six children. She later married her...

Kathleen M. Maule

Kathleen M. Maule

Dec 23, 2018

Kathleen M. Maule, 74, of Oak Creek, Wis. passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2018. She was born August 2, 1944 in Independence to John and Dorothy (Benusa) Maule. Survived by three brothers, Robert, William (Jane) and Johnny Maule. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm Saturday, May 18, 2019, at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Independence.

Albert D. Giemza

Albert D. Giemza

Dec 5, 2018

Albert Giemza, 76, of Independence, was called home after a 12-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Albert was born August 6, 1942 in Arcadia Township, to Albert L. and Angeline M. (Sobotta) Giemza. Jr. was a life-long farmer having bought his first farm when he was a senior in high school....

Jerome "Jerry" Beck

Jerome "Jerry" Beck

Nov 30, 2018

Jerome “Jerry” Beck, 81, of Independence, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at Pigeon Falls Health Care. Jerry was born July 31, 1937, in Arcadia, to Florian O. and Veronica F. (Pampuch) Beck. Jerry was the oldest of 18 children and lived in Independence most of his life. He served in the Army from 1959-1963. He worked at East End Bar...

Verna D. Halama

Verna D. Halama

Nov 11, 2018

Verna D. Halama, 99, matriarch of the William Kulig family, died Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall, with the assistance of St. Croix Hospice. Verna, formerly of Independence, was born to William and Elizabeth (Wiench) Kulig on March 28, 1919 in Maule Coulee. She was the oldest of ten children. Her mother died on February 11,...

Lenore Larson

Lenore Larson

Nov 10, 2018

Lenore Larson, of rural Mondovi, went to be with her Lord, November 10, 2018 at the age of 97 years, 4 months-12 days at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire. Lenore was born June 28, 1921, in Bennett Valley, to Robert and Allie (Klevgard) Hovey. She married Lester K. Larson June 27, 1942 at East Bennett Valley Church. He...

Laura Riphenburg

Laura Riphenburg

Oct 28, 2018

Laura Riphenburg, 50, of rural Osseo passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at her home from complications from a recent surgical procedure. Laura was born October 31, 1967 in Milwaukee to Kenneth and Dana (Klauer) Riphenburg. She was a caring, charismatic and loving person who appreciated music in all forms. She was a great lover of all animals....

Frank Bautch

Frank Bautch

Oct 28, 2018

Frank Bautch, 61, of Independence, died Sunday, October 28, 2018 in the woods in rural Arcadia while hunting. Frank was born October 4, 1957, in Arcadia, to Larry and Margaret (Micek) Bautch. He married Brenda Berg on July 26, 1980. While Frank worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, he spent most of his time and energy working the...

Charles Schultz

Charles Schultz

Oct 26, 2018

Charles “Chuck” Schultz, 84, of Independence, died Friday, October 26, 2018 at his home. Chuck was born May 21, 1934 in Milwaukee, to Erwin and Leola (Boyce) Schultz. He married Marilyn R. Crego on November 22, 1958 in Milwaukee. He graduated from UW-Milwaukee and received his master’s degree from UW-Oshkosh. He was a special education teacher in Milwaukee, West Bend...

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