Obituaries
Ima E. Lee
Feb 17, 2018
Ima E. Lee, 95, of Blair/Chippewa Falls, passed away while at Grand View Care Center in Blair. She was born October 23, 1922 to Lillie (Olson) and Palmer Lee. She was born at her parent’s home across the road from the Chimney Rock School in Trempealeau County. In 1941, Ima moved to Chippewa Falls and worked at Mason Shoe Company. ...
Janice Saverynski
Feb 11, 2018
Janice Saverynski, 82, of Independence, died Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Janice was born April 7, 1935 in Arcadia, to Marvel and Minnie (Schwertel) Schaefer. She married Alosyzy Saverynski September 15, 1954 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Arcadia. Janice worked at Gopher Glove and Hunter’s Specialties in Independence until retirement. She loved...
Edward "Eddie" Mish
Feb 2, 2018
Edward “Eddie” Mish, 79, of rural Strum, died Friday, February 2, 2018 at Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center, Pigeon Falls. He was born July 10, 1938 to Clarence and Valeria (Marsolek) Mish. Eddie farmed in the town of Hale and was a part-time logger. He enjoyed going to auctions. Survivors include three aunts, Rose Mish of Galesville, Marian Pronschinske of Arcadia...
Barbara Ann Hill
Feb 1, 2018
Barbara Hill, 73, of Ettrick, died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at her home. Barbara was born April 23, 1944 in Winona, Minn. to Ray and Eva (Probst) Scholl. She married Daniel Hill in April of 1965 in Alma. Barbara enjoyed growing green house plants and decorating “early” for all the holidays. She like teddy bears and was an Elvis fan....
Ruth A. Sackett
Jan 28, 2018
Ruth A. Sackett, 86, of Peterborough, New Hampshire, formerly of Independence, Wisconsin died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at RiverMead in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Ruth was born June 10, 1931 in La Crosse to Roy and Leona (Boma) Collins. She married Duane H. Sackett on June 24, 1950 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Ruth was a multi-talented homemaker, gifted seamstress, artist, baker,...
Randy A. Nelson
Jan 20, 2018
Randy Allen Nelson, 57, of Rock Falls, formerly of Eleva, died on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in rural Arkansaw. He was born on January 16, 1961 in Eau Claire to LaVerne and Ardys (Oium) Nelson, Sr. He grew up in the Eleva area and attended Eleva-Strum High School. Randy is survived by his mother, Ardys Nelson of Osseo; three brothers,...
Marcel M. Dejno
Jan 19, 2018
Marcel M. Dejno, 85, of Independence, died Friday, January 19, 2018 at Dove Healthcare in Osseo. Marcel was born October 28, 1932, in Independence, to Michael and Frances (Blaha) Dejno. Marcel served in the U.S. Army during the Korea Conflict. He worked at Mobil Oil in Milwaukee and Taylor, Mich. until retirement in 1990. He then moved to Independence and...
Craig V. Lehmeier
Jan 17, 2018
Craig V. Lehmeier, 63, of Independence, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. after a sudden illness. Craig was born October 11, 1954, in La Crosse, to Jerry and Marie (Gartner) Lehmeier. Attending Winona Senior High School, Craig graduated in 1973 alongside his best friend, Mike Bauer. He attended the University of Wisconsin -...
Gene Rebarchek
Dec 31, 2017
Gene Rebarchek, 77, of Whitehall, died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home. Gene was born October 11, 1940, in Whitehall, to Roy and Katherine (Waletzki) Rebarchek. He married Eva Dean August 22, 1959 at St John’s Catholic Church, Whitehall. Gene’s passions were listening to music and playing lead guitar in many bands. He also enjoyed camping, cycling, traveling, fishing...
Terry S. Gunderson
Dec 30, 2017
Terry S. Gunderson, 59, of Strum, died Saturday, December 30, 2017, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. Terry was born October 11, 1958 in St. Paul, Minn. to Percy and Betty Gunderson. He married Jean Gilbertson April 8, 1978 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Beldenville, Wis. Terry had various careers early in life before starting with the hardest...
Angeline M. Voss
Dec 16, 2017
Angeline M. Voss, 94, of Elk Creek, died Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall. Angeline was born January 6, 1923, in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Joseph and Lucy (Roskos) Gierok. She married Joseph Voss May 15, 1948 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died March 29, 2000. Angeline started her registered nurse...
Maria Caridad Salinas
Dec 4, 2017
Maria Caridad Salinas, 58, of Onalaska, formerly of Independence, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at her home. Maria was born December 8, 1958 in Cardenas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Odon Aguilar and Petra Salinas. She married Hector Lopez. Maria was a homemaker and also a pastor for 10 years. She proudly earned her high school diploma at Western Technical...
Alfred E. Micek
Nov 3, 2017
Alfred E. Micek, 89, of Independence, died Friday, November 3, 2017 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics, Whitehall. Alfred was born October 16, 1928 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Stanley and Cecelia (Urbick) Micek. He married Marian Klimek October 12, 1957 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. The couple farmed in Filla Valley, rural Independence. He enjoyed...
Joseph "Sonny" Sands
Oct 15, 2017
Joseph (Joe) Thilman Sands Jr., known to many as ”Sonny” Sands, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the age of 92. Joe was born May 18, 1925 to Joseph Sr. and Tena (Tweet) Sands. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946 and served in Japan. In October 1948 he married June Lois Nyseth. He began working in the...
Aurilia "Rae" S. Bautch
Sep 19, 2017
Aurilia “Rae” S. Bautch, 84, of Arcadia, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Aurilia was born October 2, 1932, in Independence, to John J. and Elizabeth (Marsolek) Przybilla. Aurilia enjoyed working at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Arcadia in the dietary department until retirement. She was a member of Holy Family Parish in Arcadia. She is...
Rudy Rombalski
Sep 19, 2017
Rudy Rombalski, 75, of rural Independence, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his home. Rudy was born February 4, 1942 in Independence, to Clarence and Eleanore (Przybilla) Rombalski. He married Judy Underheim March 3, 1962 at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, Ettrick. Rudy operated various businesses over the years but especially enjoyed cooking, restaurants and catering. He enjoyed hunting and fishing...
Edward G. Brixen
Sep 7, 2017
Edward G. Brixen, 93, of Strum, died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Strum Area Health and Rehabilitation. Eddie was born September 16, 1924 in Gilmanton, to Hugo and Cora (Knesley) Brixen. He married Norma Johnson June 14, 1943 at Pigeon Falls Lutheran Church. She died April 27, 2003. He farmed all his life in the Town of Unity. He was...
Diane Litscher
Aug 28, 2017
Diane Litscher, 74, of Independence, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Diane was born February 12, 1943, in Whitehall, to Alfred and Dorothy (Schultz) Servais and grew up in Arcadia. She married Marvin Litscher May 14, 1966 in Fountain City, Wis. The couple farmed together in Traverse Valley,...
Deloris M. Klevgard
Aug 14, 2017
Deloris Mary (Sampson) Klevgard was born on July 26, 1924 in Mondovi to Clayton and Alphena (Seymore Ricks) Sampson. She grew up in the Lookout area of Buffalo County and graduated from Gilmanton High School. She married Leslie Klevgard in November of 1945. They were married for 56 years until his death in 2001. Deloris passed away on August 14,...
Walter "Fox" G. Maule
Aug 13, 2017
Walter “Fox” Maule, 81, of Independence, died Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Walter was born August 19, 1935, in Lincoln Township, Trempealeau County, to Peter P. and Mary (Gamroth) Maule. Fox worked on highway construction until retirement. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper, sharing his knowledge with many young people in Independence. He...
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