Obituaries
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...
Lorna Marie Tenneson, 78, of rural Blair, died Thursday, August 1, 2024, peacefully at her home.
Lorna was born January 27, 1946, to Lawrence and Florence (Simenson) Bergum of Blair. She attended Lakes Coulee Grade School and graduated from Blair High School in 1964.
Lorna was united in marriage...
Gordon L. Cook, 81, of Galesville, passed away peacefully at his home, August 16, 2024.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 23, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., at Holmen Lutheran Church, 228 Morris St., Holmen. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the church. A full obituary...
Prosper “Sy” H. Sylla, passed away peacefully, August 13, 2024, with family members at his side, at Heritage Senior Living Center in Muskego.
Prosper was born on a nice spring day, May 5, 1929, at home in Russell, Town of Chimney Rock, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, to Theresa (Pietrek) and Peter...
Jerome “Butch” E. Bisek, 88, of Arcadia, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home.
Jerome was born on the family farm in rural Arcadia, June 2, 1936, to Adam and Gertrude (Skroch) Bisek. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1955, where he was stationed at Camp Chaffee, AR. After his...