Obituaries
Gary Francis Waters, 86, of Arcadia passed away peacefully, December 7, 2024, at his home, with his wife by his side.
Gary was born September 19, 1938, in Winona, MN, to Earl and Alice (Marking) Waters. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1956. Gary enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, October 12...
Thomas “Tom” Paul Klimek, 80, of Independence, passed away peacefully, September 3, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, surrounded by his sons and longtime partner.
Tom was born June 30, 1945, in Arcadia, to Thomas and Gertrude (Kujak) Klimek. He graduated from Arcadia High...
Edward “Ed” J. Smick, 71, of Independence, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Edward was born December 19, 1953, to Walter and Eleanore (Maule) Smick. Ed graduated from Independence High School and went to work for the Green Bay & Western Railroad. After retiring, Ed enjoyed...
Roseann Marie Boe (Thompson), 75, of rural Whitehall, passed away at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, September 2, 2025, after suffering a serious stroke.
Roseann was born April 1, 1950, to Ernest and Rosella (Ofte) Thompson in Whitehall. Roseann worked for ETCO Industries before she retired...
Mark Levi Luehne passed away peacefully, August 26, 2025, during a brief stay at Gundersen Health System.
Mark was born to Richard and Velma [King] Luehne, March 23, 1964, in La Crosse. One of five siblings, he grew up in Holmen. Mark attended school in Holmen, graduating high school in 1982....
Bernice (Slaby) Woestman, 75, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at home, after a courageous battle against cancer. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family.
Bernice was born September 22, 1949, and raised in Independence, the beloved daughter of Edmund and Constance Slaby. She lived a...
On August 19, 2025, our beloved dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa, Arvid Evenson quietly said goodbye and peacefully made his journey to Heaven. He was a charmed and gentle man whose humble personality, witty sense of humor and genuine kindness will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Born May...
Myrna A Bailey, 89, of Blair, formerly of Richland Center, died peacefully, Monday, August 25, 2025, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Myrna was born in Soldiers Grove, WI, July 24, 1936, to Loyd and Lula (Robbins) Potts. She graduated from Soldiers Grove High School. Myrna was united in...
John B. Peterson, Sr., 69, of Superior, died Sunday, August 24, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
John was born in Whitehall, May 17, 1956, the son of Dennis and Gloria (Swenson) Peterson. He married Elizabeth “Casey” Culhane, November 1, 1980, and...
Betty Jane Schock, 80, of Arcadia, died Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.
Betty was born March 4, 1945, to Ernest and Pelchie (Sobotta) Severinski. On November 12, 1966, she married Dennis “Doc” Schock, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence....
