Obituaries
Gary Knutson, a dedicated and hardworking farmer whose hands shaped the land, passed away peacefully, April 13, 2024, at the age of 79.
Gary was born into a family of farmers, and took over the family farm at an early age. His commitment to farming was his profession and way of life. He was...
Ron Loken, 76, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, Thursday April 11, 2024.
Ron was born to Earl and Betty Loken, August 5, 1947, and grew up on a farm in rural Blair. Ron spent three years serving his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He married Janet (Leoni) Loken,...
Eric “EJ” Merlin Johnson, 41, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
EJ was born in Seattle, WA, where he spent the earlier part of his life. He moved to Wisconsin when he was 12, attended Whitehall schools, and after school, divided his time between Wisconsin and Washington.
EJ was a college student...
Elwood “Al” Ivar Maudal, 76, of Pigeon Falls, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Osseo.
Al was born November 26, 1947, in Wheaton, MN, to Ivar and Esther (Roser) Maudal. He married Sandra Nelson, July 8, 1972, in Whitehall. Al graduated from the Tintah High School in...
James “Jim” R. Kern, 64, of Eau Claire, formerly of Independence, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his home, following a short illness.
Jim was born October 11, 1959, in Whitehall, to Leonard and Phyllis (Weier) Kern. He married Charaswan “Piew” Vanachamras on August 28, 2005, in San Antonio, TX...
Eleanor Andre, 96, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Eleanor was born February 8, 1928, in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Albert and Agnes (Kampa) Halama. She married William “Bill” Andre, October 1, 1951, at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Independence. Eleanor was a life-long...
John Clement McKeeth Jr., 95, of Galesville, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse.
John was born August 17, 1928, in Galesville, to John and Cora (Roseland) McKeeth. John married Audrey (Larson), August 25, 1951, in a candlelit church ceremony at United...
Edna Marie Turnipseed, 89, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, with her family by her side, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in Pigeon Falls.
Edna was born February 15, 1935, in Cedar Rapids, IA, to Filbert and Helen (Pospisil) Vondracek. Growing up, she enjoyed gardening with her mother,...
Jeramy Robert Dunn, 51, of Whitehall, died Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by family, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Jeramy was born June 15, 1972, in Douglas, WY, to Becky Wirth and George “Buddie” Dunn. He grew up in Douglas and Casper, WY, with loving parents Becky and Buddie and...
Surrounded by sounds of the woodlands, the aroma of coffee and the love from his family, Vernon “Skip” A. Klingbeil of Trempealeau, passed peacefully, March 29, 2024.
Skip was born in Aurora, IL, to Vernon W. and Avis C. Klingbeil (Bolte). Skip served his country in the U.S. Army during the...
