Obituaries
Lewis “Lewie” D. Sura, 90, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, in his home.
Lewie was born August 4, 1934, in the Town of Chimney Rock, Trempealeau County, the son of Roman and Rose (Kampa) Sura. Lewie married Janice (Castad) Sura, August 23, 1957, at Fort Bragg, NC. Three children were born...
Janet Irene Smith, 88, of Arcadia, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at her home.
Janet was born June 20, 1936, in Independence, the daughter of Carl and Mary (Symicek) Matchey. She attended Farmers School in Traverse Valley and Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School. Janet graduated from Independence...
George R. Lyga, 88, of Independence, died peacefully, Friday, February 7, 2025, at Gundersen Tri County Hospital in Whitehall.
George was born May 22, 1936, in Buffalo County, to George A. and Marion (Hagenbarth) Lyga. He married Ethel Wivelstad, October 30, 1954. They recently celebrated their...
Curtis Duane Beck, 74, of rural Blair, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 7, 2025, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.
Curtis was born November 26, 1950, at Black River Memorial Hospital, to Curtis and Doris Beck of Taylor. Curtis grew up with a deep love for family and the land...
Thomas H. Cooke, of Shawano, died Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Scottsdale, AZ.
Thomas was born May 12, 1950, to Robert S. and Marguerite V. (Abend) Cooke. Tom was a smart man, and he planned well for the future. So it’s no surprise he was able to surround himself with loved ones in the weeks...
Audrey Ann McKeeth, 94, of Galesville passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family.
Audrey was born December 3, 1930, in York, WI, to Oscar and Helga (Lovlien) Larson. She grew up in Pigeon Falls with six sisters and one brother. In 1948, Audrey was honored as Queen of...
Wallace “Wally” Earl Ryan, 92, of rural Whitehall, died Monday, January 20, 2025, in his home.
Wallace was born May 16, 1932, in rural Whitehall, to Elmer and Florence (Kurth) Ryan. He married Shirley Johnson, October 10, 1951, in Whitehall. Shirley preceded Wallace in death, November 1, 2017....
Anna Mae “Marie” Conrad, 85, of Arcadia, died peacefully under the care of St. Croix Hospice, Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Marie was born February 8, 1939, to Paul and Euphrosine (Giemza) Sobieck. Raised in rural Independence, Marie attended Ss. Peter and Paul...
Thomas “Tom” Pyka, 75, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Tom’s journey began November 26, 1949, born in Arcadia, to Peter and Marion Pyka. He attended Saint Stan’s Catholic School and Arcadia High School where his years...
Beverly E. Brey, 89, of La Crosse, passed away January 28, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Beverly was a hair stylist in Eau Claire and Racine and operated a beauty salon in Whitehall for many years. Daniel (her husband) and Beverly traveled and enjoyed many lifelong learning...
