Obituaries
On September 8, 2024, Marilyn Sander, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Galesville.
Marilyn was born June 27, 1935, to Mary and William Blankenhorn on the family farm in Galesville. Her life came full circle as she returned to that beloved farm on hospice to live out her last days. ...
Delores “Dee” Hare, 97, of Trempealeau, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at Mayo Health Care System after a short illness.
Dee was born November 14, 1926, in Winona, MN, to John and Helen (Stroinske) Prodzinski. Dee married her husband of 72 years, Howard Hare, April 29, 1947, at St....
Betty Jean (Hendricks) Hunter, 84, of Galesville, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Whitehall Care Center.
Betty was born in Boscobel, July 23, 1940, to James and Hazel (Gilberg) Hendricks. Betty married the love of her life, Duane Hunter, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage. Betty...
Sharon Kay Nyen, 77, of Blair, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
Sharon was born August 18, 1947, to Fred and Stella Paulson of Mondovi. Sharon married Douglas Schuch, having three daughters: Sidney Schuch (Mark Mathson) of Blair, Kari...
James John Klimek, 75, of Independence, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
James was born December 23, 1948, in Whitehall, to Everett and Verna (Marsolek) Klimek. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed with Clipper’s IGA and Pilgrims in Independence...
Wayne Alan Matchey, 63, of Whitehall, died Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center in rural Whitehall.
Wayne was born November 5, 1960, in Eau Claire, to George and Mavis (Peterson) Matchey. He graduated from Independence High School in 1979. Wayne farmed on the...
Paul Ryder Bequette, 77, passed away August 16, 2024, in Tomah.
Paul was born April 4, 1947, in St. Louis, MO. He dedicated his life to serving his community and country, marked by decades of service as a police sergeant with the La Crosse, WI, police department and retiring as a Master Sergeant...
Marion M. Waldera, 93, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center.
Marion was born on the farm in rural Arcadia, July 25, 1931, to John and Monica (Suchla) Motszko. Marion was united in marriage to Severin J. Waldera, June 13, 1949, at St....
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Beverly Ann (Stellflue) Tranberg. She left us at the age of 83, August 20, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of passing. Beverly was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend.
Beverly...
Corneille (Neil) Church, born in Trempealeau, WI, and later a resident of Corte Madera, CA, for 58 years, passed away peacefully, August 5, 2024.
Corneille grew up on the family farm with his parents, Royce and Thelma (née Johnson) Church. He served in WWII, then returned to Wisconsin and married...
