Obituaries
Donald “Don” Ronning, 94, of Ettrick, passed away peacefully, July 25, 2025, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, under the care of Gundersen Hospice.
Donald was born January 29, 1931, in rural Taylor, to Oscar and Julia (Tollefson) Ronning. He was united in marriage to Virginia Johnson, June 27,...
Judy Rombalski, 85, of rural Independence, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 24, 2025, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital, with family by her side.
Judy was born January 6, 1940, in La Crosse, to Kasper and Veronica (Byrne) Underheim. She was raised in Ettrick where her family owned and...
Joseph “Deek” Prokop, 65, of Independence, died Friday, June 27, 2025, at Gundersen Health Center in La Crosse.
Deek was born October 29, 1959, in Whitehall, to Aloizy and Angeline (Sonsalla) Prokop. Deek’s lifelong dream was to be a farmer. This was his biggest accomplishment up until the day he...
Kathryn “Katie” Ellen Lee, 75, of Independence, passed into God’s loving care, July 13, 2025. Despite enduring some tragic circumstances, she felt she had a happy life, surrounded by immeasurable love.
Katie was born to Robert and Rita (Lyga) Helgeson of Independence, July 1, 1950, at Whitehall...
Wayne David Auer, 86, of Trempealeau, passed away peacefully, July 11, 2025, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville.
Wayne was born and raised in Arcadia where he loved exploring the many Auer family businesses and spending time outdoors. He was the son of Lavern and Margaret (Slaby) Auer, and his roots...
David E. “Harry” Harris, 66, of Pine Creek, WI, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, following a 5-year battle with cancer.
David was born September 10, 1958, in Austin, MN, to Robert and Dr. Donna (Meakin) Harris, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School...
Bertha Fay Olson (née Brown), 97, died peacefully at home and surrounded by love, in rural Blair, Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Bertha was born September 15, 1927, in La Crosse, to Dwight and Kathryn Brown as the third of six siblings. Bertha graduated from Logan High School in 1946, before marrying...
With deep love and fond remembrance, we celebrate the life of Roger “Rog” Klonecki, who passed away peacefully, June 21, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born on April 25, 1941, in Arcadia, Roger was the second of seven children. Raised on the family farm, he developed a strong work ethic, a love of the...
Janet Elaine (Bellock) Gibbons, 89, of Dodge, passed away peacefully, June 26, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, following a heart aneurysm.
Janet was born to Joseph Roy (Neil or Red) & Emma (Halverson) Bellock in Rushford, MN, March 28, 1936. Janet married Vernon Gibbons on his...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Marion Schank, 85, who passed peacefully, June 25, 2025, at the Grand View Care Center in Blair, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Marion Servais was born March 17, 1940, in Arcadia, to Louis and Theresa (Eckel) Servais, and...
