Obituaries
Ruth H. Halverson, 95, of Eau Claire, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at HeatherWood Assisted Living in Eau Claire.
Ruth was born in Buffalo County, WI, to Helmer and Rose (Teigen) Swanson. She was married to Norman V. Moen in 1947. They had two children: Sandy and Gary. Later in life...
Diane Elaine Gusk, 76, passed away peacefully at home, September 30, 2021.
She was born March 9, 1945, to Olger and Helen (Clipper) Berget. Diane was united in marriage to Jerome Gusk, November 10, 1962. They would have been married 59 years this November. Together, they had four daughters. The...
Stephen “Steve” J. Brady of Ettrick, died peacefully at home, September 24, 2021.
Steve was born January 31, 1946. He served three years in the U.S. Marine Corp., with two tours in the Vietnam War. He was a long-time Trane Company employee. Steve lived on a small farm in Trempealeau county for...
William Fred Abts, 88, of Arlington, OH, passed away September 29, 2021, at Bluffton Hospital.
He was born September 23, 1933, in Arcadia, to the late George and Margaret (Zeller) Abts. On June 16, 1956, he married Shirley D. Bryan. Shirley preceded him in death, July 15, 2017.
William graduated...
Vernon Lee Johnson, 91, of Galesville, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville.
Vernon was born July 2, 1930, in Richland Center to Alvin and Anna (Hansen) Johnson. He was a 1948 graduate of Dodgeville High School. Vernon farmed and also owned a trucking company in...
Thomas “Tom” Alan Kelleher, 56, of Trempealeau, passed away September 28, 2021, after nearly 34 years of marriage.
Tom was born on Easter Sunday, April 18, 1965, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, to Daniel and Bonnie (Ryder) Kelleher. He graduated from G-E-T High School in 1983. On October...
Fredrick “Fred” Andrew Walsky, 61, passed unexpectedly in the early morning of September 16, 2021.
Fred was born September 28, 1959, to William and Donna Walsky in Arcadia. He was a CDL truckdriver for over 35 years, and worked fervently to ensure his family was not only provided for, but also...
Anne Marie (Looks) Vidro, 59, of Grand Rapids, MI, and formerly of Taylor and Whitehall, went to her heavenly home, Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
Anne graduated from St. Mary’s Mercy Central Nursing school in 1983. She was a nurse for 38 years, giving orders and making sure things were taken...
Carol (Brohelden) Seitz, 85, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Froedtert in Pleasant Prairie.
Born on May 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Sanford and Agnes (Jemtland) Brohelden. Growing up, she attended local schools in Ettrick, then graduated from Galesville High School,...
Raymond “Bud” R. Manka, 89, of Elk Creek, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at his home.
Bud was born January 4, 1932, on the home farm in Elk Creek, to John and Frances (Sluga) Manka. He married Catherine Wendricks, April 8, 1959, who preceded him in death in 2013.
Bud loved to bake bread and...
