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Jerome L. Schank, 87, of Independence, died peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the Grandview Care Center in Blair under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Jerome was born in Arcadia on December 4, 1936, to Clarence and Dorothy (Wicka) Schank. Growing up on the farm, Jerome was no stranger to hard-work and developed a love and respect for the...
Marian A. Karasch, 94, of Independence, died on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center, Whitehall.
Marian was born on January 23, 1930, on a farm in Wickham Valley in Independence to Frank and Angeline (Kokott) Koval. She filled many roles in her lifetime. When she was a young girl, she worked as a housekeeper and babysitter...
Marucs Peter Woychik, 87, of Independence, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in his sleep after watching baseball on TV. Marcus was born on November 8, 1936 to Peter and Mary (Killian) Woychik. On June 18, 1958 he married Carol Rothering and together had 6 children. They later divorced. In 1998 he met Rita O'Reilly and together they had...
Shirley (Shirl) J Hanson, age 79, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024 at Hillview Nursing Home in La Crosse, WI.
Shirley was one of 5 children born in Arcadia, WI to her parents, Marian and Aaron Kotlarz. They were raised on the family farm now lovingly known as Aaron's Acres. When Shirley was a young girl her Dad...
Larry Bennie Helgeson passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Cambridge Senior Living Facility in Eau Claire. He was surrounded by his family and caretaker, Brooke.
If you knew Larry, you knew he was a storyteller and had the gift of gab. So, it is only appropriate that we tell you one last story.
Larry was born June 1, 1945, to...
Conrad "Connie" Thomas Halama, age 80, of Independence, WI, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, May 25, 2024, spending his final days surrounded by his loving family. His life journey with his better half Patricia "Trish" began on April 27, 1968. A commercial construction worker and carpenter by trade, he lended his expertise in home-building to the community for many...
Susan 'Sue' Wozney Hunn, 83, of Mahomet, IL and formerly of Columbia, MO and Independence, WI, died on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at Bridle Brook Assisted Living in Mahomet.
Sue was born in Independence, WI on August 1, 1940, to Bernard Henry 'Ben' Wozney and Susan 'Susie' Emily Maule Wozney. She graduated from Independence High School in 1958 and...
Mark R. Cormack, 72, of Independence, died on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Hope Stay in Holmen under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.Mark was born on August 30, 1951, in Detroit, MI to Eric and Barbara (McLeod) Cormack. After graduating from high school, Mark enlisted into the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam era, being honorably discharged...
Eleanor Andre, age 96, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born February 8th,1928 in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Albert and Agnes (Kampa) Halama. She married William "Bill" Andre on October 1,1951 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Eleanor was a life-long beautician. She owned and operated a Beauty Shop in Independence for decades. She...
Janice "Kay" Katherine Wozney, 83, of Independence, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System- St. Mary's Campus in Rochester.
Kay was born in rural Fountain City on November 26, 1940, to Raymond and Irene (Kotlarz) Kujak. She was united in marriage to Joseph "JoJo" Wozney on December 1, 1962, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arcadia, and together...
Norman D. Johnson, 87, of Eleva, WI died Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Luther Campus in Eau Claire. He was born May 29, 1936, in Chimney Rock, the son of Clarence and Minnie (Knudtson) Johnson.
Norman was baptized and confirmed at Chimney Rock Lutheran Church. He attended Chimney Rock school and Independence High School. Norman married Kathleen...
Ted A. Suchla, 53, of Coon Valley and formerly of Independence, died on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Independence.
Ted was born on January 13, 1971, to Ernest and Beatrice (Zilla) Suchla and raised in Independence. After graduating high school in Independence, Ted became a man of many talents. He was a truck driver, a carpenter on the side throughout his...
Randall “Randy” J. Sluga, 58, of Eau Claire and formerly of Independence, died at his home on Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Randy was born on November 9, 1965, to Robert and Karen Sluga and raised in Independence. In school, Randy excelled at wrestling; making 2 high school state appearances and earning the Badger State Award as a senior. Randy continued to...
Dale O. Franson, 78, of Strum, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, January 29, 2024, after a short battle with cancer under the care of Heartland Hospice.
Dale was born June 12, 1945, in Whitehall to Otis and Mae (Anderson) Franson. He valued hard work from an early age. He worked on the...
Irene T. Helgeson, 94, of Independence, passed away on December 17, 2023, at Our House Senior Memory Care in Eau Claire.
Irene was born on October 22, 1929, to John and Emma (Susa) Bautch. Irene married the love of her life, Virgil Helgeson, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on October 4, 1952. Together they had three boys:...
Garrett Noble Huff, 37, of Blue River WI, formally of Independence WI, passed away December 4, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1986 In Eau Claire WI to Dennis and Kari Huff
Garrett grew up farming alongside his family on their dairy farm, and if he wasn't busy with that, you could catch him riding dirt bikes with his...
Roland G. Kulig, 86, of Independence, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Grandview Care Center in Blair under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Roland was born on the farm on February 22, 1937, to William and Julia (Kwosek) Kulig. He attended schools in Independence into high school until a fire destroyed their...
Lucille A. Sosalla passed away peacefully at the Pigeon Falls Nursing Home, Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Born September 2, 1933 and was 90 years old. Lucille was a woman that loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lucille was a lifetime member of S. S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Rosary Society, and the Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed...
Joseph Bruce ‘Joe’ Hunn, 90, of Mahomet, IL and formerly of Columbia, MO, died on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Bridle Brook Assisted Living surrounded by his loved ones. He had late onset Parkinson’s Disease and a brief diagnosis with an aggressive cancer before he passed.
Joe was born in St. Paul, MN on March 12,...
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