Obituaries
Nathaniel “Nate” Eugene Rotering, 27, of Independence, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Nathaniel was born February 22, 1995, to Eugene and Victoria (Olson) Rotering. Nate graduated from Independence High School in 2013 and, while in his junior year, joined the National Guard. After...
Gary J. Erickson, 74, of rural Osseo, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, in his sleep, at the Mondovi Lutheran Home.
Gary was born July 23, 1947, in Pigeon Falls. He was an only child who grew up just outside Pigeon Falls, and relocated to Osseo, where he graduated high school in 1965. Gary...
Leslie Merle Herreid, 74, of rural Ettrick, died Monday, June 27, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Leslie was born March 18, 1948, to Stanley and Marva (Affeldt) Herreid. He married Barbara Brindle, December 29, 1995, in Whitehall. Leslie owned and operated Herreid Auto Body in...
Arlene Lena Kline, 95, of Galesville, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Arlene was born August 28, 1926, in Milwaukee to Rudolph and Lily (Wilke) Schaik. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Dietsch, and together the couple had two children. Arlene...
Dorothy Margaret Rotering, 83, of Arcadia, after multiple rounds of beating cancer, with faith and determination, finally found her way to her husband, Bernard, in Heaven, June 25, 2022.
Dorothy was born July 17, 1938, in Remsen, IA, to Marie (Shroeder) and Francis Ruden. She graduated from St....
LeRoy Eugene Woychik, 100, passed away June 22, 2022, at Roger Metz Manor in Winona, MN, surrounded by his loving family.
LeRoy was born in Arcadia, January 12, 1922, to Albert Sr. and Mary (Korpal) Woychik. At age 16, he left home and moved to Milwaukee looking for work. He was drafted at age 18...
Gregory “Greg” Joseph Hillig, 92, caring father and friend to all, perished April 6, 2022.
Born in Arcadia, Greg played college football for the famous, undefeated USF Dons; was an officer in the U.S. Army and U.S. Reserves. He enjoyed teaching high school History. Most memorable were the summers...
Daniel Allen Holstad, 52, of Whitehall, died Monday, June 13, 2022, in his home.
Daniel was born August 28, 1969, in Whitehall, to Rickey and Debra (Hanson) Holstad.
Dan was in the U.S. Army after high school for a period of time and was a manager at the Rent-A-Center for many years. He enjoyed...
Cindy Jane Kensmoe passed into eternal peace, June 20, 2022, with her daughter at her bedside.
Cindy was born September 16, 1958, to William and Ruth (Baker) Stiffler in Brownsville, TX. She moved many times throughout her childhood but settled in Strum, after falling in love with Dan. The two...
Audrey E. Fillner, 92, of Muskegon, MI, passed to her Heavenly home, December 12, 2021.
Audrey was born in Ettrick, March 5, 1929, to Clarence L. and Fanny Fillner. She graduated from Galesville High School in 1947. Her first job was at the local canning factory. Audrey entered the Women’s Army...
