Obituaries
Duane E. Sobieck, 87 of Independence passed away Tuesday. October 25, 2022, at Gunderson Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall.
Duane was born July 27, 1935, to Paul and Euphorsine (Giemza) Sobieck. Duane raised hogs and steers on his farm in rural Independence. He also partnered with his brother,...
Edith Marie Noren, 96, of Blair, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Edith was born May 3, 1926, to Ed and Lillian (Greenshield) Lien at home in the town of Franklin. Edith was baptized and confirmed at the Upper Beaver Creek Lutheran Church where, on May 4,...
Richard A. “Rich” Beirne, 62, of Winona, MN, and formerly of Galesville, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, after fighting cancer for nearly two years.
Rich was born June 29, 1960, in Waterloo, IA, to Rolland and Sylvia (Jostad) Beirne. He was raised in Galesville, and moved to Winona, MN,...
Martha Elizabeth Bisek passed away peacefully, October 23, 2022, at the beautiful age of 102.
Martha was born July 29, 1920, to Joseph and Elizabeth Slaby. She grew up on the farm, learning to work hard, can, cook, bake and enjoy nature with her seven siblings who await her in heaven: Pete,...
Douglas A. Fleming passed away peacefully at home, October 19, 2022.
Doug married the love of his life, Judy Hermann, in 1987. He was a proud member of the Trempealeau Lions Club, serving three terms as President and then as District Governer. Together, Doug and Judy enjoyed many trips, hunting,...
John T. Konter, 75, of Independence, died Monday, October 17, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.
John was born on his family’s home farm in Waumandee, March 29, 1947, to Emil and Dorothy (Sluga) Konter. At an early age, John’s family moved to Independence where he graduated from high...
Raymond “Ray” “Bud” Scow, passed away at home, surrounded by family, October 13, 2022.
Ray was born and raised in Arcadia. He felt such a deep connection to the town and its people that he moved back there after raising his daughters in Minnesota. A true craftsman, Ray worked as a pressman and...
Douglas Earl Winters, 85, of Centerville, passed away peacefully from cancer, Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Bethany Riverside Transitional Care, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Douglas was born September 14, 1937, to Merlyn and Wilda (Hanson) Winters in Centerville. He was a life-...
Laverne L. “Red” Marsolek, 80, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Tomah, after a battle with leukemia.
Laverne was born August 26, 1942, to Leonard and Theresa Marsolek of Independence. He went into the U.S. Army from June 10, 1964, until June 1, 1966. Laverne married...
Debra Kay Nelson, 67, of Blair, died Monday, September 26, 2022, in her home.
Debra was born June 1, 1955, to Edgar and Ruth (Schmidt) Nelson in Arcadia. Debby graduated from Blair High School in 1974. She attended Wisconsin Rapids Technical School for early childhood care. Debby moved to Elgin,...
