Obituaries
Robert “Bruce” Brandenburg, earlier known to some as “Jackson” or “Action Jackson,” of Independence, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Hope Stay in Holmen. He was blessed with 72 years of life and leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Born June 9, 1952, in...
Robert James “Bushy” Kupietz passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, September 12, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Robert was born December 15, 1952. On May 13, 1972, he married the love of his life, LaRayne Schock, and they raised three loving daughters. They...
Everett L. Sluga, 92, of Independence, passed away unexpectedly, September 13, 2024, at his home.
Everett was born in rural Independence, March 31, 1932, to Lawrence and Helen (Lyga) Sluga. He was raised on the family farm where he learned a great work ethic. Everett was united in marriage to...
William “Bill” F. Gilster, 91, passed away peacefully, September 11, 2024, at Benedictine Manor.
Bill was born August 12, 1933, to Bill and Eileen (Haun) Gilster, a first generation U.S. Citizen. Bill was a life-long resident of French Island. He was baptized at St. James the Less Parish,...
On September 8, 2024, Marilyn Sander, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Galesville.
Marilyn was born June 27, 1935, to Mary and William Blankenhorn on the family farm in Galesville. Her life came full circle as she returned to that beloved farm on hospice to live out her last days. ...
Delores “Dee” Hare, 97, of Trempealeau, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at Mayo Health Care System after a short illness.
Dee was born November 14, 1926, in Winona, MN, to John and Helen (Stroinske) Prodzinski. Dee married her husband of 72 years, Howard Hare, April 29, 1947, at St....
Betty Jean (Hendricks) Hunter, 84, of Galesville, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Whitehall Care Center.
Betty was born in Boscobel, July 23, 1940, to James and Hazel (Gilberg) Hendricks. Betty married the love of her life, Duane Hunter, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage. Betty...
Sharon Kay Nyen, 77, of Blair, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
Sharon was born August 18, 1947, to Fred and Stella Paulson of Mondovi. Sharon married Douglas Schuch, having three daughters: Sidney Schuch (Mark Mathson) of Blair, Kari...
James John Klimek, 75, of Independence, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
James was born December 23, 1948, in Whitehall, to Everett and Verna (Marsolek) Klimek. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed with Clipper’s IGA and Pilgrims in Independence...
Wayne Alan Matchey, 63, of Whitehall, died Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center in rural Whitehall.
Wayne was born November 5, 1960, in Eau Claire, to George and Mavis (Peterson) Matchey. He graduated from Independence High School in 1979. Wayne farmed on the...
