Obituaries
Agnes "Ahgie" Johnson
Sep 4, 2016
On Sunday September 4, 2016, exactly 96 years after coming into this world, Agnes “Ahgie” Johnson of Independence slipped the surly bonds of her earthly existence to join family and friends who have gone before her. Ahgie was born on September 4th, 1920, the third of five children of Roy and Helen (Sobotta) Lyga. She married Robert H. Johnson on...
Bernice Waldera
Sep 1, 2016
Bernice Waldera, 91, of Blair, died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Bernice was born March 28, 1925 in Trempealeau County, to Roman and Mildred (Lewis) Klink. She married Daniel “Vern” Waldera June 26, 1945 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died November 2, 2000. The couple farmed in Welch Coulee, rural Blair....
Adeline D. Dabelstein
Aug 25, 2016
Adeline D. Dabelstein, 81, of rural Fountain City, died Thursday, August 25, 2016, at her home. Adeline was born October 26, 1934 in Arcadia Township, Trempealeau County, to William and Mary (Pierzina) Jurowski. She married Richard Dabelstein on November 19, 1973 in Decorah, Iowa. He died January 23, 2011. Survivors include her daughter, Bernadine (Jerome) Waldera of Arcadia; three grandchildren,...
Clarence "Sonny" Dubiel
Aug 8, 2016
Clarence “Sonny” Dubiel, 72, of Holmen, formerly of Independence, died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Bluffview Manor, Holmen. Sonny was born August 6, 1944, in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Clarence and Agnes (Saverinski) Dubiel, Sr. He married Susan Johnson January 16, 1965 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. The couple farmed in Hale Township until retirement. They...
Donna Mae Waniorek
Aug 1, 2016
Donna M. Waniorek, 78, of Independence, died Monday, August 1, 2016, 2016 at her home. Donna was born March 15, 1938 in Independence to Roman and Tracy (Lee) Waniorek. She lived most of her life in Chicago working for an insurance company until moving back to Independence. Survivors include two sisters, Joan Hartnell of Chicago and Romelle (Ralph) Haag of...
Gordon Jerome Twerberg
Jul 27, 2016
Gordon “Gordie” J. Twerberg, 61, of Cleburne, TX, formerly of Strum, WI passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at his home. He was born Oct. 22, 1954, in Mondovi, WI, to Joel and Rebecca (Enger) Twerberg. Gordie grew up in rural, Strum and attended Eleva-Strum Schools. In 1975 Gordie married his loving wife, Debbie (Steig). Gordie and his wife...
Arnold F Maliszewski
Jul 20, 2016
Arnold F. Maliszewski, 95, formerly of Arcadia, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Grand View Care Center, Blair. Arnold was born February 18, 1921 in Pine Creek, Trempealeau County, to Frank and Pauline (Berzinski) Maliszewski. He married Marie Walsky on June 5, 1945 in St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Trempealeau. They were happily married for 71 years. Arnold attended school in...
Bernice Smieja
Jul 17, 2016
Bernice Smieja, 85, of Independence, died Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Dove Healthcare-West in Eau Claire. Bernice was born February 8, 1931 in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Albert and Agnes (Kampa) Halama. She married Clarence "Bud" Smieja on May 19, 1952 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Bernice was a bookkeeper for the Independence Public Schools, a...
Patricia A Pietrek
Jul 13, 2016
Patricia A. Pietrek, 80, of Independence, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at her home. Patricia was born October 3, 1935 to Ben J. and Celia (Walek) Marsolek on the family farm in Burnside Township. She married Raymond G. Pietrek on September 14, 1957 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Independence. He died October 31, 1992. Pat attended Independence...
Barbara K Yapp
Jul 8, 2016
– On July 8, 2016, the soul of Barbara K. Yapp departed from Gunderson Health System of LaCrosse and entered into God’s heavenly kingdom. Barb first glimpsed the world on January 9 of 1953, the firstborn of Quintin and Marian (Marsolek) Pronschinske. Barb soon became a role model to six younger siblings whom she guided daily and loved immensely. Barb...
Dean Arthur Heck
Jun 5, 2016
Dean Arthur Heck, 52, of rural Mondovi, died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his home. Dean was born March 24, 1964 in Mondovi to Marvin and Marjorie (Sessions) Heck. He married Kirsten Kilness on July 31, 1993 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, rural Mondovi. Dean farmed on the farm that he was raised on in Canton Township. He raised pigs...
Nicole Thoma Hall
Jun 4, 2016
Nicole Thoma Hall, 41, of rural Independence, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at her home after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Nicole was born August 2, 1974 in Colorado Springs, Colo. to Bill and Tess (Halama) Thoma. She was a devoted mother who would do anything for her daughter. Being quick with a smile and a pleasant...
Peter P. Mish
May 21, 2016
Peter "Pete" P. Mish, of Independence, died Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics - Whitehall. Pete was born in Independence to Frank and Euphrosine (Maciosek) Mish. He married Victoria Bautch on February 22, 1975 in Eau Claire. Following high school, Pete played semi-professional baseball with several teams, until entering the military. He served in the U....
Ann Halama
May 18, 2016
Ann Hammang Halama, 67, of rural Independence, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at her home. Ann was born September 12, 1948 in Fond du Lac, Wis., to Paul and Elizabeth (Gaffin) Hammang. She married William Halama August 16, 1969 in Fond du Lac. Ann loved her family and enjoyed reading, sitting outside on beautiful days, talking smart, referencing her college...
Angeline Irene Klimek
May 18, 2016
Angeline Klimek, 93, of Merrill, Wis., formerly of Independence, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Wausau Manor, Wausau, Wis. Angeline was born March 1, 1923 in Trempealeau County to John and Anna (Kabus) Marsolek. She married George J. Klimek on October 4, 1944 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died October 5, 2014. Angeline was a dedicated,...
Travis Lessman
May 7, 2016
Travis Lessman, 35, of rural Mondovi, died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at his home. Travis was born October 2, 1980 in La Crosse to Kenneth and Dawn (Dabelstein) Lessman. He married Rachel Helgeson on April 24, 2004 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, rural Mondovi. Travis owned and operated Affordable Siding and Remodeling. Travis enjoyed woodworking and made many projects for...
Andrew J. Zilla
May 5, 2016
Andrew J. Zilla, 82, of Independence, died Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Gundersen Health System of La Crosse. He was born January 20, 1934 in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Theodore and Ida (Olson) Zilla. He married Betty Bisek on October 3, 1959 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Andrew was a member of SS. Peter and Paul...
Steven A. Roskos
May 4, 2016
Steven A. Roskos, 37, of Independence, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at his home. Steven was born November 11, 1978 in Eau Claire, Wis., to Marcus Allen and Joyce (Gill) Roskos. He married Tina Castilleja. She died January 16, 2016. Steven is survived by his father, Marcus Allen Roskos of Independence; mother, Joyce Stanton of Kodak, Tenn.; sister, Nancy (fiancé...
Mathias L. Rotering
Apr 27, 2016
Mathias L. Rotering, 86, of Independence, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his home. He was born May 18, 1929 in Buffalo County, to Joseph and Gertrude (Pronschinske) Rotering. He married Genevieve Theisen on August 27, 1966 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. She died September 13, 2006. The couple farmed together on the farm they bought in...
Dorothy M Ryan
Apr 22, 2016
Dorothy M. Ryan, 86, of Independence, died Friday, April 22, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire. Dorothy was born April 1, 1930 in Elk Creek to Lawrence and Mary (Browskowski) Marsolek. She grew up on a farm on Montana Ridge in Buffalo County. She married Jesse Ryan on July 18, 1959 in Mondovi. He died November 1, 1991....
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