Obituaries
Lorraine Ella Wagner
Oct 9, 2015
Lorraine Wagner, 76, found her way home on October 9, 2015. She died peacefully at her home in Dodge. Lorraine was born on April 20, 1939 to Wenzel and Ida (Fillner) Kaiser in La Crosse. She was raised in Iduna and St Joseph Ridge. She married Paul Wagner on October 7, 1961 in Pine Creek, WI. She had waitressed for...
Debra Feuling Klimek
Sep 29, 2015
Debra Feuling Klimek, 63, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Independence, Wis., passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by the love of her family. Born as the baby of the family to Daniel “Don” and Richardine (Baecker) Feuling, Debbie entered the world on October 24, 1951 in Arcadia, Wis. The Feuling family moved...
Alice Skroch
Sep 23, 2015
Alice Skroch, 83, of Independence, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Grandview Care Center, Blair. Alice was born July 25, 1932, Montana Township, Buffalo County, to Peter and Anna (Faber) Konter. She married Clifford P. Skroch October 11, 1948 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died April 15, 1991. The couple farmed in Traverse Valley, rural Independence,...
Ervin J. Hestekin
Sep 7, 2015
Ervin J. Hestekin, 97, of rural Independence, died Monday, September 7, 2015 at Heritage Court in Eau Claire. Ervin was born November 11, 1917 in Buffalo County, to Elmer and Josephine (Engum) Hestekin. He married Evangeline Kolve September 7, 1940 in Mondovi, Wis. The couple farmed in Trempealeau County for 15 years and then purchased his father's farm in Buffalo...
Adrian "Andy" Smieja
Aug 26, 2015
Adrian "Andy" L. Smieja, 76, of Independence, died Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at his home. Andy was born August 25, 1939 in Trempealeau County, to Andrew and Rose (Ressel) Smieja. He married Virginia Servais September 16, 1961 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Arcadia. Andy worked at Badger Construction in Winona until retirement. Survivors include his wife, Virginia...
Lonnie L. Lee
Aug 22, 2015
Lonnie L. Lee, 65, of rural Independence, died Saturday, August 22, 2015 at his home. Lonnie was born September 19, 1949 in Whitehall, Wis., to Tilford and Margaret (Olson) Lee. He married Kathryn “Katie” Helgeson October 30, 1971 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Lonnie grew up in Roskos Valley, rural Independence, and graduated from Independence High School...
Theresa R. Ryan
Aug 20, 2015
Theresa R. Ryan, 82, of Whitehall, formerly of Independence, died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall with her three daughters by her side. Theresa was born February 9, 1933 in Plum Creek, rural Independence, to William and Mary (Pierzina) Jurowski. She married Elmer J. Ryan Jr. on October 1, 1952 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, North...
Judy Schlesser
Aug 8, 2015
Judy Schlesser, 63, of rural Independence, died Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. She was born October 2, 1951 in Wausau, Wis., to Walter and Laura (Hornung) Nest. Judy married Jake Schlesser at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon, Wis. on June 30, 1973. Judy was blessed with over 60 years of enjoying life to...
Marie Ann Moga
Jul 30, 2015
Marie Ann Moga, 63, of Independence, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at her home. She was born May 12, 1952 in Arcadia, to Peter and Delores (Bisek) Klink. Marie married Daniel Moga on September 18, 1971 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Marie was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, its women's organization, rosary society....
Edmund J. Smieja
Jun 30, 2015
Edmund (Ed) J. Smieja, 85, of Independence, died at home on June 30, 2015 after a long and complicated illness. He was born on March 31, 1930 to George and Clara (Sobota) Smieja. He grew up and was raised in Independence where he attended SS. Peter and Paul grade school and Independence High School. He was an active member of...
Irvine Lois Migda Whaley
Jun 28, 2015
Irvine Lois (Hawkenson, Migda) Whaley, 82, of Cheboygan,Mich., formerly of Eleva, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at her home. Irvine was born January 30, 1933 in Chimney Rock Township, Trempealeau County, to Harry and Hilda (Johnson) Hawkenson. Irvine was a homemaker most of her life and loved her children and made many sacrifices for them. She was loved by her...
Leon L. Ehmen
Jun 22, 2015
Leon Ehmen, 68, of Independence, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 22, 2015 at his home. Leon was born November 1, 1946 in Champaign, Ill. to Albert J. and Nora (Rewerts) Ehmen. He married Carlotta A. Wylie on March 27, 1971 in Orlando, Fla. Leon served in the Air Force, loved to play softball, was an avid antique collector and auctioneer....
Cordell L Swanson
Jun 19, 2015
Cordell LeVere Swanson, 82, of Kingmon Ariz., died June 19, 2015. He was born March 14, 1933 in Dover Township, Buffalo County, Wis., to Chester “Chet” Hartwick and Lurada Marjorie (Fimreite) Swanson. He married Ethel Bell Mann March 2, 1957 at the Western Wedding Manor in Los Angeles, Calif. She was born January 25, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio to William...
Ernest Waldera
Jun 7, 2015
Ernest Waldera, 92, of Independence, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. Ernest was born October 2, 1922 in Arcadia Township, Trempealeau County, to Vincent and Jennie (Giemza) Waldera. He married Agnes Stellar on June 25, 1946 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Ernest was a dairy farmer in Arcadia Township for 35 years...
Elmer J. Ryan Jr.
Jun 7, 2015
Elmer J. Ryan Jr., 86, of Independence, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall with his wife and three daughters by his side. Elmer was born January 30, 1929 in Lincoln Township, Trempealeau County, to Elmer and Florence (Kurth) Ryan Sr. He married Theresa R. Jurowski on October 1, 1952 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, North...
Katie Elizabeth Johnson
May 28, 2015
Katie Elizabeth Johnson passed away on May 28th, 2015. She was born December 18, 1987 to Dennis and Diane (Kamrowski) Johnson. She graduated from Arcadia High School in 2006. Katie was a very hard worker who attended Southeast Technical College-Winona and owned Maid for a Day Housekeeping. She also worked at East End Bar and Troy’s Gas & Grub. She...
Jerald "Jess" Johnson
May 3, 2015
Jerald N. “Jess” Johnson, 63, of Fairchild, died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Osseo. He was born March 9, 1952 in Eau Claire to Maurice “Kooga” and Ruth (Evenson) Johnson. He married Nona Coyle. They later divorced. He served in the U.S. Army during Viet Nam War. He was a member of Carl Nelson American...
Frederick A. Enger
Apr 21, 2015
Frederick A. Enger, 86, of rural Strum, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Fred was born April 12, 1929 in Eau Claire County to Hans and Karen "Carrie" (Finstad) Enger. Fred served his country in the U. S. Marine Corp from 1951 to 1953. He also attended Milwaukee School of Engineering. He was...
John Edward Herman
Apr 7, 2015
John Edward Herman, 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 as a result of a heart attack while working in the barn on the Pleasantville, WI farm where he lived his entire life. He was born at the Whitehall Hospital in Whitehall, Wis. on April 23, 1944 to Clarence Gustav Herman and Esther Marian Gjestvang. He attended the Pleasantville...
Marie J. Berg
Mar 31, 2015
Marie J. Berg, 72, of Independence, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at her home. Marie was born March 1, 1943 in Arcadia Township, Trempealeau County, to Clemence and Maggie (Wiersgalla) Ressel. She married Gary L. Berg May 21, 1966 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died August 9, 2007. Marie worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at...
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