Obituaries
Mary Alice Semling, 64, of Galesville, passed away February 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by love, after a courageous and unwavering journey with cancer.
Mary was born May 20, 1961, in Whitehall, to Lester and Delores Richer. She grew up in Galesville and attended G-E-T High School. Her roots...
Warren Lee Rhude, 86, died peacefully in his home, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Arbor Lakes Senior Living in Maple Grove, MN. Warren was born in Winona, MN, July 30, 1939, to Percival Orville and Margarethe Ann (Syverson) Rhude.
Warren grew up on the family farm in Arcadia, and graduated from...
Doris Ann Pronschinske, 95, formerly of Waumandee and Arcadia, passed away February 23, 2026, at Sauer Health Care, Winona, MN.
Doris was born December 7, 1930, at home in Bohri’s Valley, Buffalo County, to Emil and Edith (Katzbahn) Schwertel. On September 12, 1950, she was united in marriage to...
Jon Benusa passed away peacefully, Friday, February 20, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side, after a courageous four-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, which Jon faced with strength and grace.
Born Jon Michael Benusa, February 14, 1965, in Arcadia, to John “Jack” and LaVon (Fernholz)...
Josephine “Josie” Marion (Sobotta) Miemietz passed away February 21, 2026, at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center.
Josie was born July 13, 1929, on a farm in North Creek, to Lewis “Lewy” and Mary (Sheperd) Sobotta. Josie attended the one-room North Creek School. She married Edward Miemietz...
Ardelle Kathleen Williamson, born March 25, 1928, in Dover Township, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Married John F. Williamson June 4, 1950. Passed away February 14, 2026, surrounded by family.
Blessed with children: Steve (Kelly) Williamson, Becky (Dana) Chrisinger French, and Dave “Willie” (Vicky)...
Bayard Leroy “Chip” Renninger III passed away February 4, 2026, as the result of injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident.
Chip was born to Bayard II and Marian (Matheson) “Bunny” Renninger, April 8, 1963, in Pennsylvania. After moving to Janesville, WI, he graduated from Janesville Craig High...
Linda E. Sobotta, 70, of Arcadia died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Grand View Care Center in Blair after a hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s.
Linda was born in Arcadia, May 7, 1955, to LaVerne “Susie” and Irene Joan (Lee) Sobotta. She graduated from Arcadia High School and was employed in...
Jo Ann Kay Triplett (née Wiemer), 75, of La Crosse, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, February 6, 2026. While our hearts are heavy with sorrow, our spirits are overjoyed that she is at home with the Lord, free from pain and her many health ailments.
Jo Ann was born November...
Lorraine Jermaine Shepherd, 99, or Arcadia, passed away February 1, 2026, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital, Whitehall, surrounded by family.
Lorraine was born January 9, 1927, to August and Milda (Peterson) Ruff on their family farm in American Valley, were she later resided.
She married Benedict...
