Obituaries
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...
Carolyn Elstad
Jan 31, 2016
Carolyn Elstad, 77, formerly of Mondovi and Independence, died on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon, Ill. Carolyn was born May 28, 1938 in Chicago to Otto and Lucille (Braun) Miller. She married in 1958 to Louie Knopps of Menomonie. She later remarried in 1987 to Paul Elstad of Independence. Carolyn owned and operated Carolyn's Cafe in...
Daniel J. Schoenberger
Jan 22, 2016
Daniel J. Schoenberger, 82, of Independence, died Friday, January 22, 2016 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. He was born July 6, 1933 in Arcadia to Louie and Rose (McCabe) Schoenberger. Dan married Luvane "Helge" Helgeson on July 5, 1958 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Danny was instrumental in helping to organize Tri-County Telephone Cooperative and...
Richard "Humpy" Marsolek
Jan 18, 2016
Richard "Humpy" R. Marsolek, 71, of Independence, died Monday, January 18, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, following a long battle with diabetes complications and kidney dialysis. Richard was born January 22, 1944 in Whitehall to Albert A. and Pauline (Marsolek) Marsolek. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Waldera August 17, 1968 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Arcadia. Rich lived...
Tina M. Roskos
Jan 16, 2016
Tina M. Roskos, 41, of Independence, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at her residence. Tina was born March 25, 1974 in Gary, Indiana to Claudio and Connie (Cowsert) Castilleja. She is survived by her husband, Steven A. Roskos of Independence; two daughters, Christina Krajefska of Independence and Connie Krajefska of Portage, Ind.; three grandchildren, Kaden, Lillianna and Nikolas Krajefska; brothers...
Trudy Niedzielko
Jan 15, 2016
Trudy Niedzielko, 59, of Independence, died Friday, January 15, 2016 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. Trudy was born May 29, 1956 in Whitehall, to Sidney and Janet (Sonsalla) Peterson. She married Russell Niedzielko October 2, 1976 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Whitehall. Trudy worked as a nurse’s aide at Tri-County Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home for...
Mary Strumness
Jan 15, 2016
Mary Strumness, 57, of Independence, died Friday, January 15, 2016 at University Hospital, Madison. Mary was born October 17, 1958 in Whitehall, to Ernest and Pelchie (Sobotta) Severinski. She married Morris Strumness on July 30, 1985 in Whitehall. Mary was an amazing and loving mother and grandmother. She always looked out for everyone else. Survivors include her husband, Morris of...
Doris M. Sylla
Jan 7, 2016
Doris M. Sylla, 78, of rural Independence, died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinic, Whitehall. Doris was born June 27, 1937 in Whitehall to Ben and Elizabeth (Berg) Ryan. She married Gerald Sylla at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. He died January 14, 1972. Doris worked for several years at Gopher Glove in Independence and...
Steven R. Matchey
Jan 6, 2016
Steven R. Matchey, 43, of Arcadia, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics, Whitehall. Steven was born August 6, 1972 in Whitehall, to Ronald and Leone (George) Matchey. He married Shannon Bisek October 11, 2003 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Steve loved to go hunting. He enjoyed working at Gold N Plump, and...
Alan W. Weist
Dec 26, 2015
Alan W. Weist, 75, of Blair, died Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls. Alan was born November 15, 1940 in La Crosse to Walter and Verna (Calkins) Weist. After serving in the Air Force for four years, Alan worked as a Deputy Sheriff in Florida at the Monroe County jail until retirement and...
Irene K. Kampa
Dec 12, 2015
Irene K. Kampa, 84, of Independence, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center, La Crosse. Irene was born May 6, 1931 in Independence, to Edmund and Elizabeth (Symicek) Sura. She married Laury Kampa May 30, 1955 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Survivors include two children, Terry (Jeff) Holsen of Kohler, Wis., and...
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