Obituaries
LaVerne E. Killian
Nov 17, 2014
LaVerne E. Killian Sr., 84, of Independence, died Monday, November 17, 2014 at Marinuka Manor Nursing Home, Galesville. LaVerne was born August 27, 1930 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Paul and Agnes (Bautch) Killian. He married Esther Dubiel May 23, 1950 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. The couple farmed in Burnside Township. He loved sports, fishing...
Theresa "TC" Sobota
Nov 16, 2014
Theresa "TC" A. Sobota, 84, of Alma Center, died Sunday, November 16, 2014 at her home. She was born January 23, 1930 to Roy and Helen Lyga. She married the love of her life, Ralph Sobota June 25, 1951 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. They settled in Alma Center, Wis. where she was a very active member...
Marlotte V. Dascher
Nov 9, 2014
Marlotte Dascher (Independence) died and was born to eternal life on November 9, 2014. She was born on April 11, 1927 to Christ Dascher and Victoria (Lisowski) Dascher. Marlotte was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind cousins, colleagues, and many friends. Marlotte worked in the real estate abstracting and title field for over 58 years. She was...
Edward "Eddie" Sonsalla
Nov 8, 2014
Edward "Eddie" Sonsalla, 48, of Independence, died Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall. Eddie was born April 29, 1966 in Arcadia to Edward and Beverly (Hendricks) Sonsalla. He enjoyed carpentry work and liked everything to be neat and organized. Eddie is survived by his son, Jordan (girlfriend, Telisha Bolte) Sonsalla of Blair; sisters, Penny (Dan Schofield) Weaver...
Evelyn R. Bautch
Oct 22, 2014
Evelyn R. Bautch, 95, of Independence, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Clairemont Nursing and Rehabilitation, Eau Claire. Evelyn was born October 13, 1919 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Joseph F. and Rose (Woychik) Bautch. She married George A. Bautch June 21, 1938 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died May 23, 1999. The couple farmed...
Larry Oium
Oct 12, 2014
WHITEHALL – Larry Oium, 47, of Whitehall, died Sunday, October 12, 2014. Larry was born March 28, 1967, in Mondovi, to Virgil and Donna (Johnson) Oium. Larry graduated from Eleva-Strum Central High School in 1985. He married Stacy Smith in 1989 and were married 17 years. He is survived by his daughter, Victoria (Nick Bertrang) Smith of Osseo; sister, Teresa...
George J. Klimek
Oct 5, 2014
George J. Klimek, 91, of Merrill, Wis., formerly of Independence, died Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. He was born November 17, 1922 in Trempealeau County, to Robert and Rose (Suchla) Klimek. He married Angeline Marsolek on October 4, 1944 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. George worked at Ladish Company in Cudahy for...
Pelchie Puchalla
Sep 15, 2014
Pelchie Puchalla, 99, of Independence, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2014 at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center, Pigeon Falls. Pelchie was born February 8, 1915, in Wickham Valley, Trempealeau County, to Joseph and Rose (Smieja) Resler. She married Adolph Puchalla at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died November 24, 1980. Pelchie and Adolph, both having...
Sharon K. Suchla
Aug 28, 2014
Sharon K. Suchla, 62, of Winona, formerly of Independence, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 28, 2014 at her home. Sharon was born on September 20, 1951 in Arcadia, WI to Ralph and Dorothy (Klimek) Suchla. She attended and graduated from Independence Public Schools. After graduation from Stout State University in Menomonie, WI, Sharon began teaching in 1973 in Wisconsin Rapids and...
Amy E. Marsolek
Aug 26, 2014
Amy E. Marsolek, 96, of Eau Claire, formerly of Independence, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Dove Healthcare-West, Eau Claire.Amy was born July 22, 1918 in Chimney Rock Township, Trempealeau County, to Carl and Annie (Klove) Espeseth. She married Clifford F. Marsolek on July 14, 1938 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died in 1963. The couple...
Donald J. Skroch
Jul 31, 2014
Donald "cotton top" J. Skroch, 79, originally from Arcadia and Independence, died July 31, 2014 in Winter Haven, FL, in his retirement at a golf community. He was diligently taking care of his ex-wife, Geraldine Skroch, who was suffering severe dementia for many years. He was born February 14, 1935 in Independence to Alphonse "Allie" and Armienna (Byrne) Skroch. Donald...
Marcel F. Kulig
Jul 6, 2014
Marcel F. Kulig, 90, of Independence, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall. Marcel was born July 13, 1923, in Trempealeau County, to Bert and Clara (Rombalski) Kulig. He married Madlin Deml August 22, 1964 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Ladysmith. She died November 3, 2003. Marcel was a dairy farmer before owning and...
Peter G. Kulig
Jun 30, 2014
Peter G. Kulig, 86, of Independence, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall. He was born March 12, 1928 to Bert and Clara (Rombalski) Kulig. He married Modesta Susa on April 25, 1966 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. She died July 11, 2013. Peter is survived by a brother, Marcel Kulig of Whitehall;...
Edmund Pyka
Jun 27, 2014
Edmund Pyka, 87, of Independence, died Friday, June 27, 2014 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics, Whitehall. Ed was born in Montana Township, Buffalo County, on February 19, 1927 to Clements and Julia (Lyga) Pyka. He married Bernice Gierok August 29, 1959 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. The couple farmed in Pyka Valley until retirement. Ed enjoyed...
Bonnie Gunderson
Jun 21, 2014
Bonnie Gunderson, 60, of rural Whitehall, died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at her home following a four year courageous battle with cancer. Bonnie was born in Whitehall on May 8, 1954 to Edward G. and Eleanor (Kupka) Bautch. She married Gary Gunderson July 15, 1972 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. The couple dairy farmed in Poker Coulee...
Bernard "Bernie" Konter
May 31, 2014
Bernard "Bernie" J. Konter, 70, of Buffalo City, formerly of Independence, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center-La Crosse. Bernie was born in Arcadia on March 29, 1944 to Emil and Dorothy M. (Sluga) Konter. He married Marlyce Pierzina October 18,1969. Bernie was an avid fisherman and hunter. He took great pride in his grandchildren. He was...
Audrey Matchey
May 30, 2014
Audrey A. Matchey, 82, of rural Independence, died Friday, May 30, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Health System-La Crosse. Audrey was born in Milwaukee on February 25, 1932 to Henry and Elizabeth (Milbrath) Zarling. She was united in marriage to Ladislaus "Laddie" Matchey on August 19,1950. He died June 2, 2010. They lived near Camp Lejeune,N.C. for 14 months while Laddie...
Dennis R. Huff
May 22, 2014
Dennis R. Huff, 62, of rural Independence, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Health System-La Crosse following a four-month battle with cancer. Dennis was born July 30, 1951 in Whitehall to Lawrence and Theresa (Rebarchek) Huff. He married Kari Thronson September 29, 1979 at Elk Creek Lutheran Church. They later divorced. Dennis graduated from Independence High School in 1969....
Christy Steele
May 20, 2014
Christy Steele, 43, of Independence, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014. She was born on February 25, 1971 in Eau Claire, to Gene J. and Betty (Brown) Marsolek. She married Tom Steele, September 28, 1991 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. She was a very loving wife to Tom and loving mother to their sons, Mike and Matt Steele....
Rose Bautch
May 15, 2014
Rose Bautch, 94, of Independence, died Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center, Whitehall.Rose was born November 29, 1919, in Independence, Wis., to Thomas and Agnes (Miemietz) Kampa. She married Eugene Bautch August 21, 1940 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died July 2, 2001.Rose attended the Wickham Valley Country School and the Catholic School...
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