Obituaries

  Robert William (Bob) Hilton, 91, claimed his heavenly reward on July 21, 2021. He was a kind and gentle man with a dry sense of humor who always had time to teach his skills and good morals to his kids and grandkids. He left an enduring impact that will echo for generations through his family....
  Gloria A. Stenberg, 85, of La Crosse, and formerly of Ettrick, died Friday, July 30, 2021, at Grand View Care Center in Blair. Gloria was born January 5, 1936, to Clarence and Irene (Nelsestuen) Hoff. She married the love of her life, Charles Stenberg, October 29, 1955. Gloria was a waitress for...
  Verdell O. Helstad, 79, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, July 31, 2021, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Verdell was born December 10, 1941, to Carl and Gina (Gimse) Helstad in French Creek. He was baptized and confirmed French Creek Lutheran Church in rural...
  Velda May Buhler, 67, died Saturday, July 31, 2021, surrounded by her family, at Rolling Meadows in Strum. Velda was born March 27, 1954, in Black River Falls to Melvin and Hattie (Parlow) Roberts. After graduating high school, Velda went on to get her license as an LPN. She married and later...
  Edward Joseph Zeller, 58, of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, after a battle with Pancreatic cancer. Ed was born November 25, 1962, in Arcadia, to Daniel and Connie Zeller. Ed grew up in the Hale/Pleasantville area, and graduated from Whitehall Memorial High School in 1981. After...
  Roxanne “Roxie” Severson, 72, formerly of Independence, died unexpectedly, Friday, July 30, 2021. Roxie was born July 11, 1949, in Maiden Rock, to Earl and Marie (Wold) Larson. She married Ray Severson, July 6, 1968, at Chimney Rock Lutheran Church. Roxie was a beloved wife, mother, and...
  Phoebe Jean Phillipson, 79, of Whitehall, went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Trempealeau County Health Care Center in rural Whitehall. Phoebe was born November 1, 1941, in Taylor to Arnold and Rhena (Martin) Simonson. She married Robert Phillipson, March 12, 1960, in Waukegan...
  Merrill “Doc” Gerald Holliday, 77, of Ettrick, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in his home. Doc was born September 27, 1943, in Rochester, MN, to Gerald and Margaret (McGowan) Holliday. He graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester, MN. Doc married Genell Hoff, June 30, 1962, in...
Allen V. Kreher, 91, of the Town of Glencoe, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, at Grand View Care Center in Blair. Allen was born December 18, 1929, in the Town of Glencoe to John and Lenora (née Servais) Kreher. He married Marjorie Grossell, April 14, 1953. Together they had a dairy farm that...
  Patricia Justa Yates, 87, of Altoona, and formerly of Whitehall, died Monday, July 26, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Patricia was born March 1, 1934, in Philadelphia, PA, to Edward and Elizabeth (Boyle) McDevitt. She married Albert T. Yates, January 21, 1967, in Philadelphia....

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