Obituaries
Carole Joyce Wieland was a remarkable woman whose intelligence, grace and beauty were matched equally by her strength of character, boundless interest and lifelong passion for education and learning. She was a loving daughter and sister, a dedicated wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-...
With tears glistening in our eyes and sadness in our hearts, the family of Edmund “Ed” A. Lyga, 97, of Independence, announce his passing from Earth on to the promised land, Sunday, June 15, 2025, where he resided at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center.
Edmund’s pain and suffering ended on...
Gaylord Fred Kube, Jr., 78, of Oakdale, MN, passed away peacefully, June 16, 2025. Gaylord was born January 31, 1947. He is survived by wife, Irene; daughters: Karen (Randy) Bielefeldt, Tina (Jim) Thompson, Christel (Dan) Jensen; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson. A Celebration of Life...
Barbara Ann (Helstad) Swenson, 76, formally of Blair, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Cortez, CO.
Barbara was born June 3, 1949, in Winona, MN, to Norman and Pearl Helstad. She received her early education in Blair before graduating...
Lavonne Claire Prudlick, born March 20, 1943, passed away June 14, 2025, surrounded by family.
Lavonne dedicated 26 years to the G-E-T Public School District, working as a teacher’s aide primarily with children who had special needs. She also opened her heart and home as a foster parent to nearly...
Barbara “Barb” Jane La Rue, 73, of Waupaca, WI, went to her heavenly home, June 4, 2025. She resided on Long Lake on the Waupaca Chain O’Lakes.
Barbara was born February 2, 1952 in La Crosse, to Howard and Nona (Fillner) Barenthin. Barb married Thomas La Rue, September 26, 1981, in Appleton.
Barb...
David Richard Pientok, 84, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Mayo Health System in Osseo, following prolonged medical issues.
David was born October 25, 1940, in Independence, to John and Dorothy (Kampa) Pientok. David attended Independence Schools and graduated with the...
Howard “Howie” “HB” Lee Boettcher, 71, of Taylor, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, surrounded by family.
Howard was born March 7, 1954, in Minneapolis, MN, to Donald and Joan (Schrier) Boettcher. Howard attended grade school in Alma Center School District...
Jolene Lisa Ystenes, 60, of Black River Falls, formerly of Blair, died Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Meadowbrook at Black River Falls, in Black River Falls.
Jolene was born December 6, 1964, in Whitehall, to Richard and Joan (Bautch) Ystenes. Jolene lived in Blair her whole life until her health...
Lynn Arden Thompson, 90, of Blair, formerly of rural Ettrick, died Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Lynn was born June 27, 1934, in Chicago, IL, to Harry and Vivian (Peterson) Juul. She married Eddie Thompson, July 2, 1977, at North Beaver Creek First Lutheran Church in...
