Obituaries
Lois Rae Suchla, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep, October 4, 2024, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Lois was born November 6, 1932, in rural Rusk County, WI, to Steven and Kathryn (Kennedy) Krisik. Lois grew up on a farm in Glen Flora, WI, and was one of 16 children. She graduated...
Bernice Pyka, 84, of Independence, passed away in the comforts of her own home, October 3, 2024.
Bernice was born September 10, 1940, on her family farm in Travers Valley, to George and Gunda Gierok. At the age of 18, she married the love of her life, Edmund Pyka, the farm boy from up the valley...
Charles Henry Stenberg, 92, of Blair, formerly of La Crosse and Ettrick, died Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Charles was born February 14, 1932, in French Creek, to Carl and Helga (Volla) Stenberg.
He married Gloria Hoff, October 29, 1955. They adopted one son,...
Joseph “Joe” Dean Baardseth, 63 wonderful years old and a lifelong resident of Galesville, passed away in his home, unexpectedly, September 28, 2024.
Joe was born June 7, 1961, to Marvin and Rosemary Baardseth. Joe loved life and throughout his time, never met a stranger — he could spark up a...
Marion Kay (Pederson) Call, 87, of Osseo, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 27, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Osseo. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Marion was born on the family farm in Whitehall, April 11, 1937, to Joseph and Eleanor (Anderson) Pederson. After...
Nelly “Nell” M. Richman (née Corcoran), 90, of Milwaukee, formerly Eau Claire and Ettrick, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
Nell was born in Ettrick, May 15, 1934, to Myrtle and Donald Corcoran. Raised on a farm, she was the oldest of seven children, began her formal...
Erik Thompson, 42, of Blair, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, peacefully in his sleep, after a short, but very difficult battle with cancer.
Erik was born May 11, 1982, in La Crosse, to Donald and Karmon (Wier) Thompson. He was the youngest child and only son, growing up with his two older...
Gaylord Irvin Peterson, 72, of Blair, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Gaylord was born March 27, 1952, in Whitehall, to Irvin and Verna (Lindberg) Peterson. Gaylord was united in marriage to Vicki Tiepelman, May 12, 1979. They later divorced. He married...
Robert “Bruce” Brandenburg, earlier known to some as “Jackson” or “Action Jackson,” of Independence, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Hope Stay in Holmen. He was blessed with 72 years of life and leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Born June 9, 1952, in...
Robert James “Bushy” Kupietz passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, September 12, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Robert was born December 15, 1952. On May 13, 1972, he married the love of his life, LaRayne Schock, and they raised three loving daughters. They...
