Obituaries
Paul Richard Hanson, 69, passed away at home in Independence, March 29,2024, after a short battle with leukemia.
Paul was the youngest of three sons, born to Erling and Emelia (Skoyen) Hanson of Fly Creek, Whitehall. He graduated from Whitehall High School in 1973. As a young man, Paul was funny...
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Eugene “Geno” Arnold, 76, passed away March 28, 2024, at his home in Kent, WA, just outside of Seattle. After a 1½ year battle with cancer, he left this world with his wife, Ivy, and daughter, Brittany, by his side.
Eugene was a loving and well-respected son, brother,...
James “Jim” Michael Schlesser, 75, of Arcadia, died peacefully, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, surrounded
by loved ones.
Jim was born in Arcadia, January 12, 1949, to Wilmer and Aurelia (Sobotta) Schlesser. After graduating from Arcadia High School, Jim went on to pursue and earn a teaching degree from...
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Gene Joseph Mensing, loving partner and father of three, passed away at the age of 81.
Gene was born to Fred and Florence Mensing, August 31, 1942. Right after Gene graduated from Holmen High school in Holmen, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort...
The lights on Lock & Dam #6 dimmed a bit, and the Mississippi River flowed a little slower, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, following the unexpected death of George J. Richtman.
Well known to so many locals of Trempealeau as a loving husband, father, “Papa”, friend, neighbor, fisherman and...
Janice “Kay” Katherine Wozney, 83, of Independence, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System - St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.
Kay was born in rural Fountain City, November 26, 1940, to Raymond and Irene (Kotlarz) Kujak. She was united in marriage to Joseph “JoJo” Wozney,...
Mary Lou Lee, 69, of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes, March 18, 2024, at her home.
Mary Lou was born May 8, 1954, in Whitehall, daughter of the late Harold and Irene Fremstad. Mary Lou graduated from Whitehall High School, Class of 1972. She married Randy Lee, April 20,...
On March 10, 2024, Joan Lyons, 82, fell asleep peacefully, holding the hand of her husband of 49 years,
and entered into Heaven.
Joan, born November 7, 1941, was the matriarch of her family. Her robust personality was bigger than the stories told about her. She was stronger, more loving, and more...
Norman D. Johnson, 87, of Eleva, died Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Luther Campus, in Eau Claire.
Norman was born May 29, 1936, in Chimney Rock, the son of Clarence and Minnie (Knudtson) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at Chimney Rock Lutheran Church, and he attended...
Marlene Kristina Mathson, 80, of Blair, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, in her home.
Marlene was born June 4, 1943, in Arcadia, to Henry and Elma (Larson) Hoff. She married Leslie “Coty” T. Mathson, July 7, 1962, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Arcadia. Leslie preceded Marlene in death,...
