Obituaries
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....
Michael J. Walske
Apr 11, 2016
Michael J. Walske, 63, of rural Arcadia, died Monday, April 11, 2016 at his home. Michael was born October 26, 1952 in Arcadia to Lambert and Lucille (Schank) Walske. He married Diane Filla April 19, 1980 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. The couple farmed in Arcadia Township. Mike loved his wife, family, the farm and life. He...
Edward J. Suchla
Mar 21, 2016
Edward J. Suchla, 87, of Independence, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall. Ed was born March 2, 1929 in Arcadia Township, Trempealeau County, to Vincent and Catherine (Kampa) Suchla. He married Shirley J. Servais April 28, 1962 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Arcadia. The couple farmed until retirement. Ed will be...
Judith Lynn Cmelak
Mar 16, 2016
Judith Lynn Cmelak (nee Gifford), age 69, passed away peacefully March 16, 2016 with her loving family at her side. Married 50 years to the love of her life, Jim Sr. Loving mother of Jim Jr. (Sarah), Cindy (Eugene) Halama Jr., Carrie (Mark) Kyle, and Connie Cmelak. Proud Grandmother to Amber, Brigit, Joe, Anna, Jimmy and Ayla. Judy was born...
Jean Moen
Mar 11, 2016
Jean Wolfe Moen, 78, of Whitehall died Friday, March 11, 2016 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall following a short illness. She was born to Herman and Catherine (KillIan) Wolfe, the youngest of six children, on March 30, 1937 in rural Independence. She attended S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School in Independence and graduated from Independence High School...
Allen L. Heiden
Mar 10, 2016
WHITEHALL – Allen L. Heiden, 52, of rural Whitehall, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at his home. Allen was born July 29, 1963 in Mount Clemens, Mich. to Elmer and Margaret (Jankowsky) Heiden. He married Julie Anderson May 9, 1987 in Wausau. The couple farmed in Dover Township, Buffalo County from 1987 until 2007 when they moved to rural Whitehall....
Robert C. Wicka
Feb 22, 2016
– Robert C. Wicka, 91, of Independence, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Wisconsin Veterans Home of Chippewa Falls. He was born June 20, 1924 in St. Charles, Minn. to Leo and Clementine (Malszycki) Wicka. Robert joined the Army in 1943 and fought under General Patton in Battle of the Bulge. He froze his toes while transporting fresh troops to...
Bob Wicka
Feb 22, 2016
MY LIFE HISTORY BY ROBERT C. WICKA -Born 06-20-1924 in St. Charles, MN -When I was around 5 years old, we moved to Fountain City, WI. During the move, we rode in a Model T car and chased our cows as we went. For three days Ed and Hank Wicka rode our horses across the Winona Bridge and to our...
Dorothy Pientok Pampuch
Feb 21, 2016
Dorothy Pientok Pampuch, 97, of Independence, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center, Pigeon Falls. Family services were held at Edison Funeral Home followed by burial at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, both in Independence.
Lorraine J. Johnson
Feb 5, 2016
Lorraine J. Johnson, 96, of Strum, died Friday, February 5, 2016 at Strum Area Health and Rehabilitation. Lorraine was born July 14, 1919, in Hale Township to August and Myrtle (Anderson) Fischer. She married Milford O. Johnson August 22, 1942, in Osseo. He died May 13, 1998. Milford and Lorraine enjoyed traveling on bus trips. She was a homemaker and...
Marian H. Wozney
Feb 5, 2016
Marian H. Wozney, 88, of Independence, died Friday, February 5, 2016 at Marinuka Manor, Galesville. Marian was born July 18, 1927 to Bert and Helen (Knusella) Halama in Elk Creek, Wis. Marian married Jerome F. Wozney at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence in 1956. He died March 7, 2008. Marian and Jerry made their home in Wiccum...
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