Obituaries
Terrance “Terry” Walter Staff, 84, of Big Slough, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
Terry was born February 13, 1940, in Whitehall, the third of nine children, to Jens and Ila (Koxlien) Staff. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara...
Frank Andrew Wiench, 84, of Whitehall, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Rolling Meadows in Strum.
Frank was born February 17, 1940, in the town of Burnside, Trempealeau Co., to Frank Casper and Stella (Puchalla) Wiench. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 – 1961, and his favorite saying was “He...
Phyllis J. Pampuch, 86, of Tomah, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Phyllis was born September 10, 1937, to George and Anna (Kampa) Halama in Independence. Phyllis married Ralph Pampuch, the absolute love of her life, May 10, 1958. Together they had four children:...
John LeRoy Larson, 76, of rural Ettrick, went to be with our Heavenly Father, Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
John was born October 13, 1947 in La Crosse, to Winfred and Helen (Joten) Larson. He married Tracy Boudreau, June 18, 1988, in Waupaca.
John loved baseball, reminiscing with friends, telling...
Terry Lien, 67, was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father, Monday, July 8, 2024, at her home in Blair, surrounded by her loving family.
Terry Lynn was born January 29, 1957, to Laverne and Dennice (Brynildson) Roseth. She was united in marriage to Allan Lien, April 20, 1974, at Upper Beaver Creek...
Marion Lois Doenier, 88, passed from Earth to Heaven, July 7, 2024.
Marion was born to Alvin and Frances (Loesel) Kindschy on the family farm in Cream, WI, November 3, 1935. Her family moved to Alma when she was very young. Here she grew up and attended school, eventually graduating from UW–Stout...
Rita M. Marsolek, 60, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully in her home, July 6, 2024, with family by her side, after her courageous battle with breast cancer.
Rita was born September 13, 1963, to Roger “Tony” and Ruth (Miller) LaPorte. She was united in marriage to Gary Marsolek; later divorced....
Elizabeth “Betty” J. Dascher, 78, of Arcadia, died peacefully, surrounded by family, July 3, 2024, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Betty was born in Whitehall, November 3, 1945, to Paul and Euphrosine (Giemza) Sobieck, and raised on the family farm in...
Roland “Rollie” C. Haines, 93, of Arcadia, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Roger Metz Manor in Winona, MN.
Roland was born in Arcadia, February 8, 1931, to Ralph Sr. and Anna (Kronschnabl) Haines. Rollie and his brother, Jack, took over the family business, Haines Decorating. Rollie...
Donald Paul Johnson, 86, of rural Whitehall, died unexpectedly, Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Donald was born January 26, 1938, in Whitehall to John and Stella (Hanson) Johnson. He married Ann Anderson, February 1, 1964, in Whitehall.
Donald enjoyed farming at...