Obituaries
Allen W. “Swede” Johnson, 75, of the Township of Northfield (York), passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones, in the early morning of May 16, 2021, from cancer.
Allen was born November 25, 1945, in Winona, MN, to Arnold and Ruth (Dahl) Johnson. He married Judy Flatland from Eau Claire,...
Robert “Bob” J. Smith, 60, of Independence, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Gundersen- Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse. While this loss was unexpected, his family finds comfort in knowing everything happens for a reason and that he was greeted with love by his wife, Kris, and his father,...
Scott Steiner, 65, passed away unexpectedly, May 13, 2021, at his home in Ettrick, with his loving wife, Trudie, of 35 years, at his side.
Scott was a husband, a father, a friend, and an all-around great guy (to most). He had an infectious laugh and a fun-loving smile to go with his gritty...
Debra “Debbie” Lynnette Johnson, 65, of Independence, peacefully passed away at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Friday, May 14, 2021, with dear friends by her side.
Debra was born May 14, 1956, at Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse to Duane (Sunny) and Greta (Olson) Johnson.
Debbie grew up in...
Norma Marie Raymond, 89, of Onalaska, and formerly Trempealeau, died Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Norma was born Dec. 19, 1931, in Bergen Township, Vernon County, to Joseph and Agnes (Flottmeier) Dolle Jr. On December 27, 1952, she married David Wallace Raymond...
Donald Henry Mahlum, 94, formerly of Galesville & Ettrick, died at Grand View Care Center, May 4, 2021.
He was born June 5, 1926, in French Creek, rural Ettrick, to Henry and Hazel (Amoth) Mahlum and graduated from Blair High School. He was also a graduate of the Riesch American School of...
Lorraine “Lorry” Anne Brown, 96, of rural Whitehall, died Sunday, May 2, 2021, in her home.
Lorry was born June 4, 1924, in Rhinelander to William and Lillie (Helgren) Boelter. Lorry attended school in Rhinelander and, after graduating from high school, she went to Chicago, IL, and received her...
Elizabeth “Betty” Johnson, 85, passed away peacefully, April 27, 2021, in her home in Abilene, TX, surrounded by family.
Betty was born in Zephyr, TX, to parents George and Cordelia Petty. She spent her youth in Zephyr and attended Zephyr High School. Betty then enrolled in the Shannon Memorial...
Joan M. Smith, 91, of Galesville, died April 30, 2021, peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Joan was born October 21, 1929, in Evanston, IL, the child of Marie and Frank Roelke. After high school, she obtained her degree in nursing, met her...
Lorraine A. Sobotta, 84, Arcadia, died Thursday, April 29, 2021, at her home.
Lorraine was born August 21, 1936, in rural Arcadia, Trempealeau County, to Louis and Theresa (Eckel) Servais. She married LaVerne C. Sobotta, August 6, 1957, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Arcadia.
The couple farmed in...
