Obituaries
Rachel H. Woychik, 84, of Independence, died April 26, 2026, at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center. She was born March 5, 1942, to George and Hedwig (Frie) Rothering.
Together with her six siblings, Rachel was raised on a dairy farm in Waumandee. After graduation from Arcadia High School,...
Julie Kay Kastad, 50, of Chippewa Falls, unexpectedly passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at home.
Julie was born September 25, 1975, in Whitehall, to Robert Alan and Patricia Ann (Jensen) Kastad Sr.
Julie lived life to the fullest, always choosing to do what she loved and never looking back with...
David Orville Mahlum, 88, of Ettrick, passed away peacefully, April 28, 2026, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, WI.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at French Creek Lutheran Church, N23007 County Road T, Ettrick, WI 54627.
Visitation will be Friday, May 8,...
Gerald “Buddy” LeRoy Christenson, 90, of McHenry, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in McHenry, IL.
Gerald was born March 27, 1936, in Ettrick, to Kilmer and Anna (Larson) Christenson. He was raised on the family farm and attended school in Blair. Gerald proudly served his...
Norman “Norm” Herman affectionately known as “Stormin Norman” age 90 of Whitehall, passed away peacefully, April 26, 2026, in Plum City, WI, surrounded by his loving family.
Norm was born June 5, 1935, in Whitehall, to Rudolph & Lillian Herman. He spent his life deeply rooted in the community...
Carol Bernice Ibinger peacefully passed away April 19, 2026, surrounded by family. She was 93 years young!
Carol was born August 12, 1932, in Black River Falls to Enos and Luella (Scafe) Bowen. She was a proud 1950 graduate of BRF High School. Carol was a loyal “ Taylor & Jones “ employee and...
Roger Schultz passed away February 1, 2026, in Winter Haven, FL.
Roger was born June 27, 1938, in Appleton, WI. He married Genevieve Pronschinske, February 16, 1963, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waumandee, WI. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at St....
Mary Ann “Mim” Richter, 81, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by her family, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.
Mim was born November 2, 1944, in Whitehall, to Bennie and Myrtle (Steen) Johnson. She was a proud graduate of Whitehall High School, Class of 1963,...
David Joseph Schank, 82, of Arcadia, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family and was on the farm where he wanted to be.
David Schank was born in Arcadia, March 22, 1944, the third child of Edward and Monica (Rumpel) Schank. David grew up on the family farm...
Janet Faye Wallin (Daffinson), 86, of Ettrick, passed away peacefully at Grand View Care Center in Blair, April 20, 2026, surrounded by family.
Services will be held Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Living Hope Lutheran Church, Ettrick. Burial to follow in Ettrick Public Cemetery.
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