Obituaries
Alphonse August Killian
Jul 13, 2010
Alphonse August Killian, 87, of Blair and formerly of Independence, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the Black River Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls. Alphonse was born on March 15, 1923 to Peter and Anna (Palkowski) Killian. He was raised on his family farm near Independence, Wisconsin where he attended school. On October 29, 1945, he married Blanche...
Robert Insteness
Jul 5, 2010
Robert “Bob” Arnold Insteness, 67, of Strum, died Monday, July 5, 2010 at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, following a long courageous battle with many health problems. He was born January 14, 1943, in Whitehall to Arnold and Odella (Berg) Insteness. He graduated from Independence High School in 1961 and received a degree in drafting at the CVTC in Eau Claire....
Theresa Rebarchek
Jul 3, 2010
Theresa Rebarchek, 83, of Independence, died Saturday,July 3, 2010 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. She was born October 28, 1926 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to John T. and Rose F. (Lyga) Bautch. Theresa married Herman H. Rebarchek on June 1, 1949 at SS.Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died September 9, 2008. Survivors include her five...
Bernice Kulig Woychik
Jun 29, 2010
Bernice Kulig Woychik, 81, of Independence, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Tri-County Memorial Hospital in Whitehall. Bernice was born November 25, 1928 in Burnside Township, Trempealeau County, to Joseph and Gertrude (Dejno) Smick. She married Joseph Kulig on October 5, 1949 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence. He died August 6, 1996. On May 5, 2004,...
Cecelia A. Prudlick
Jun 20, 2010
Cecelia A. Prudlick, 99, of Independence, died Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Marinuka Manor in Galesville. She was born November 22, 1910 in Bruce Valley, Trempealeau County, to Albert and Gertrude (Blaha) Bautch. She married George Prudlick on October 6, 1931 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died February 24, 2006. Survivors include two daughters, Donnett (David)...
William S. Egan
Jun 16, 2010
WHITEHALL – William S. Egan, 81, of Whitehall, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at his home. He was born September 11, 1928 in Lebanon Township, Waupaca County, to Simon and Margaret (Kelly) Egan. Bill graduated from Shiocton High School in 1948. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2010 at Edison Funeral Home, Independence, with visitation from...
Clayton Edison
Jun 13, 2010
ALTOONA – Clayton Edison, 95, of Altoona, formerly of Eau Claire, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 at his residence at Oak Gardens in Altoona. He was born August 11, 1914 in Chimney Rock Township, Trempealeau County, to George and Josephine (Austin) Edison. Clayton married Stella Knutson on January 27, 1945 in Eleva. She died February 11, 1999. The couple farmed...
Ladislaus M. Matchey
Jun 2, 2010
INDEPENDENCE - Ladislaus (Laddie) M. Matchey, 83, of Independence, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, Arcadia. Laddie was born on the home farm near Whitehall, Wis. on September 22, 1926 to Thomas and Mary (Neva) Matchey. He was united in marriage to Audrey Zarling on August 19, 1950. They lived near Camp Lejeune, N.C., for 14 months...
Robert "Bobby" Matchey
May 15, 2010
INDEPENDENCE –Robert “Bobby” Matchey, 27, of Arcadia, died Saturday, May 15, 2010 at his home. Bobby was born October 23, 1982 in Whitehall, to Mark and Marlene (Marsolek) Matchey. Bobby graduated from Independence High School in 2001. He worked at Ashley Furniture in Arcadia. He loved to shoot pool and was a great friend to many. He was a wonderful...
Larry Adank Sr.
Apr 29, 2010
INDEPENDENCE – Larry Adank Sr., 75, of rural Independence, died Thursday, April 29, 2010 at his home. Larry was born October 25, 1934 in Montana Township, Buffalo County, to Peter and Bertha (Pape) Adank. He married Margaret Klopotek in Whitehall. The couple farmed in Arcadia Township. Larry also was a live hauler for Golden Plump in Arcadia for over 30...
August Palkowski
Apr 3, 2010
INDEPENDENCE – August “Gust” Palkowski, 72, of Independence, died Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in Arcadia. August was born October 5, 1937 in Independence, to August and Mary (Marsolek) Palkowski. He married Patricia Geisdorf April 29, 1963 in Fairchild, Wis. August worked for Trierweiler Construction and was a labor foreman at the time of his retirement. He...
Agnes Back
Mar 18, 2010
INDEPENDENCE – Agnes Back, 86, of Independence, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Tri-County Memorial Nursing Home, Whitehall. Agnes was born June 28, 1923, in Chimney Rock Township, Trempealeau County, to August and Mary (Pierzina) Kwosek. She married Lyle Back on June 9, 1941 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. He died December 9, 1971. The couple farmed...
Susan Ann Bender
Mar 13, 2010
GALESVILLE – Susan Ann Bender, 43, of Galesville, died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at her home. She was born May 24, 1966 in Belvidere, Ill., to Thomas and MaryAnn (Lyga) Bender. Sue worked at Ashley Furniture in Whitehall. She was proud of her three girls. She was a loving, caring and generous mother and good friend to all. Sue had...
Regina Skroch
Mar 8, 2010
INDEPENDENCE – Regina Skroch, 94, of Independence, died Monday, March 8, 2010 at Tri-County Memorial Hospital, Whitehall. She was born January 30, 1916 in Geneseo, N.D., to Frank and Sophia (Bautch) Murack. Regina married James P. “Jake” Skroch on January 17, 1939 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Independence. He died June 16, 1995. Regina was a member...
James J. Kampa
Feb 23, 2010
INDEPENDENCE – James J. Kampa, 65, of Independence, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at his home. He lost his battle with renal cell carcinoma after six years. He was born September 25, 1944, in Whitehall, to Roman and Euphrosine (Pyka) Kampa. He married Janet N. Olson on June 29, 1963 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Jim was...
Richard Johnson
Feb 21, 2010
OSSEO – Richard M. Johnson, 63, of Osseo, died Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire. He was born July 13, 1946 in Eau Claire to Maurice and Ruth (Evenson) Johnson. Richard is survived by his mother, Ruth Johnson, of Osseo; four brothers, Jerald Johnson, LeRoy Johnson, and Joe (Julie) Johnson, all of Osseo, and Dale Johnson of...
Bernard J. Kulig
Feb 19, 2010
INDEPENDENCE – Bernie J. Kulig, age 89, died Friday, February 19, 2010 at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, Arcadia. He was born January 9, 1921 in Whitehall to Louis J. and Anna (Slaby) Kulig. He married Delores Waldera August 24, 1949 in Independence. He served in World War II with the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 and was a member of...
Annie M. Prudlick
Feb 18, 2010
STRUM – Annie M. Prudlick, 69, of rural Strum, died Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Tri-County Memorial Nursing Home, Whitehall. Annie was born July 6, 1940 in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Arthur and Bernice (Johnson) Halvorson. She married Herman Prudlick December 27, 1971 in Eau Claire. He died February 18, 1999. Annie farmed with her husband in Chimney Rock...
Robert H. Roskos
Feb 18, 2010
INDEPENDENCE – Robert H. Roskos, 65, of Independence, died Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, Arcadia. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Burial with military rites will be held in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at...
Terrence J. Martinovici
Feb 14, 2010
TERRENCE J. MARTINOVICI HIXTON – Terrence “Terry” J. Martinovici, 68, of rural Hixton, died Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. Terry was born February 4, 1942 in Milwaukee, to Jon and Florence (Isaacson) Martinovici. He married Nancy J. Mitchell on July 13, 1974 in Lima, Ohio. Terry was a career Teamster member for over 40 years....
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