Obituaries
Ruth E. Waller, 99, of Pigeon Falls, formerly of rural Whitehall, died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in Pigeon Falls.
Graveside services will be held Monday, August 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Trempealeau Valley Lutheran Cemetery in rural Taylor.
A luncheon and time...
Norma Harriet (Noren) Lien, 99, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, in rural Blair, at the home she shared with her daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Gaylord Foss.
Norma was born October 2, 1926, in the rural Township of Franklin, WI, the daughter of Harold and Minnie (Hegastad) Noren. She...
Glen E Reit, 91, passed away July 20, 2026, after a life fully lived.
Born June 10, 1935, to Harm and Lucille (Flora) Reit in Stanley, WI, Glen was one of seven children. If Glen took an idle moment during his time on earth, it’s hard to identify when it could have been. His life was defined by...
Donald “Donnie” Milfred Semb, 69, of Pigeon Falls, died Sunday, July 19, 2026, (his birthday) in his home.
Donnie was born July 19, 1957, in Whitehall, to Milfred and Marcella (Engebretson) Semb. He graduated from Whitehall High School in 1975.
Donnie had a few different jobs in his lifetime. He...
Jerome “Jerry” M. Mathson, 85, of Verona, passed away at his home, July 15, 2026.
Jerry was born December 19, 1940, in Blair, to Lee and Alma (Otterson) Mathson. He was the youngest of five children and grew up playing nearly every sport, developing a lifelong love of animals and getting into his...
Barry L. Sosalla, 68, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, June 29, 2026, following a brave three-year battle with Stage 4 Kidney Cancer.
Known to many as “Bear” and to his grandkids as “Papa,” Barry was a devoted husband, dad, brother and friend. He was a man of deep faith...
James “Jim” William Jenkins, 77, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away peacefully at home, June 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born December 30, 1948, in Fort Dodge, IA, Jim proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1967– 1971, and was honorably discharged. While serving in the...
Margaret M. Grover, 100, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville.
Margaret was born June 1, 1926, in Trempealeau County, to Hiller and Anna (Jaszewski) Knepper. Margaret attended school in Trempealeau and received her teaching degree from Alma Normal...
Eugene John Waldera Jr. (“JR”), of Blair, passed away unexpectedly, July 8, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center–Eau Claire, due to complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 57 years old.
JR was born June 24, 1969, in Mondovi, to Beverly “Meyer” Waldera and Eugene Waldera Sr. He graduated from...
Paul Edward Schwebach “Schwey”, 80, of River Falls, WI, passed away July 6, 2026, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend. Professionally, Paul was a respected banker and lifelong champion of economic development in western...
