Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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....
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...
Nancy Ganschow
Oct 17, 2018
Nancy Ganschow, 78, of Arcadia, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Nancy was born July 30, 1940 in Milwaukee to Walter and Lillian (Bauman) Hubbes. She was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Marquette University with a degree in education. She moved to Arcadia for a teaching job at Arcadia High School where she met...
Albin A. Woychik
Oct 3, 2018
Albin A. Woychik, 92, of Independence, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall. Albin was born January 15, 1926 at home, in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Peter A. and Mary F. (Killian) Woychik. He married Margaret Kulig September 1, 1952 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. They farmed together for many years in...
Alpha Girtman
Oct 3, 2018
Alpha Girtman left this world to enter her Father’s glory on October 3, 2018 at Dove Healthcare-Osseo. Alpha (Carlson) Girtman was born August 1, 1923, into the family of Carl “Charlie” Carlson and his wife Astrid Esther (Hanson) in their country home in Chimney Rock near Independence. She was the sister of Owen Kermit, Amos Hiram (Dorothy) and Clarice Luella...
Jarvis M. Holstad
Sep 29, 2018
Jarvis Michael Holstad, 66, of Strum, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2018 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. Jarvis was born October 24, 1951 in Eau Claire, to John and Pearl (Larson) Holstad. He graduated from Eleva-Strum High School in 1969. He was employed at Cascade Tissue for 38 years before retiring due to ill health. On April...
Esther A. Gamroth
Sep 16, 2018
Esther A. Gamroth, 98, of Independence, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Bethany Riverside Nursing Home, La Crosse. . Esther was born April 11, 1920 in Eau Claire, to Elmer and Emma (Knudtson) Iverson. She married Henry Gamroth on September 28, 1946 in Eau Claire. He died September 10, 1994. Esther loved to play Bingo and drink coffee. She was...
Craig M. Kulig
Sep 15, 2018
Craig M. Kulig, 39, of rural Whitehall, died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his home. Craig was born January 27, 1979 in Rochelle, Ill., to Darrel and Alice (Pilarski) Kulig. Craig graduated from Whitehall High School in 1997 and University of Wisconsin- River Falls in 2002 with a B.S. in Agriculture and Economics. He worked for Ashley Industries and various...
Clifford F. Slaby
Sep 13, 2018
Clifford F. Slaby, 95, of Pigeon Falls, formerly of Arcadia, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Pigeon Falls Health Care. He was born September 25, 1922 in Arcadia Township to Stephen and Mary (Susa) Slaby. Clifford worked on various farms and retired from Arcadia Broiler Plant. Survivors include a brother, Gerald Slaby of Independence; nieces, nephews, other...
Joan Rebecca Smedberg
Sep 9, 2018
PIGEON FALLS – Joan Rebecca Smedberg, 77, of rural Pigeon Falls, died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her home. Joan was born July 27, 1941 in Eau Claire, to Joel and Rebecca (Enger) Twerberg. She married William Charles Smedberg, in Melrose Park, Ill., 1968. He died December 17, 2010. Joan grew up in Eleva-Strum area, attending Norseville, Strum Grade School,...
Patricia "Pat" Saverinski
Sep 2, 2018
Patricia “Pat” Saverinski, 75, of Independence, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Marshfield Medical Center, Eau Claire. Pat was born September 26, 1942 in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Lawrence J. and Theresa (Motszko) Dubiel. She married Alphonse “Allie” Saverinski November 29, 1958 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic...
Evangeline Hestekin
Aug 31, 2018
Evangeline Hestekin, 98, of Mondovi, formerly of rural Independence, died Friday, August 31, 2018 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi. Evangeline was born August 12, 1920 in Trempealeau County, to Eddie I. and Delia (Erickson) Kolve. She married Ervin J. Hestekin September 7, 1940 in Mondovi, Wis. He died September 7, 2015. The couple farmed in Trempealeau County for 15...
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