Obituaries
Alvin D. Horn, 94, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully, March 4, 2025.
Alvin is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elaine; children: Duane (Chris) Horn, Dan (Darcy) Horn, Lisa (Mike) Schurch, Lauri (Martin) Malm, Daryl (Amy) Horn; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A funeral...
David Wayne “Apple” Appleyard, 72 of Palisade, MN, died Peacefully at his home, Monday, March 3, 2025, after a brief illness.
David was born February 27, 1953, in Madison, the son of David F. and Joey (Hierlmeier) Appleyard. He moved to Northfield, MN, and graduated from Northfield High School in...
Joyce Elaine Benusa, 89, of Onalaska, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by family.
Joyce was born July 24, 1935, in Whitehall, to the late Bernice (Scow) and Harry Meistad. While in high school in...
Thomas “Tom” Henry Schultz, born October 27, 1962, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Wabasha, MN, passed tragically from a large tree branch unexpectedly falling on him. He was in his favorite place, the woods, and doing his most favorite activities, helping woodland animals and habitat while also...
If you ever found yourself next to Ray Mertes—whether in a boat, at the bait shop or just around town—you’d know it never took long before you were wrapped up in one of his stories. And the best part? He had a lot of them. The kind of stories you didn’t forget. The kind you’d find yourself...
Donald Anthony Woychik, 87, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Donald was born June 12, 1937, in Arcadia, to Paul and Sophia (Suchla) Woychik. The youngest of nine siblings, he grew up on the family farm in the Town of Arcadia, where his life-long interest...
Steve S. Schneider, 58, of Arcadia, was born September 3, 1966, and died February 24, 2025.
Steve was a beloved individual known for his passion for life and his many hobbies. He enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, earning his pilot’s license and gardening. Steve had a special talent for...
Gregory “Greg” A. Slabik, 54, formerly of Independence, died peacefully, Saturday, February 15, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with MS, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Greg was born in Whitehall, November 14, 1970, to Donald and Sandra (Joern) Slabik....
Steven “Steve” Allen Eckwright, 67, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Mayo Health System, La Crosse, with his loved ones by his side.
Steve was a loving husband, father, brother, papa and friend. He was born in Eau Claire, July 21, 1957, to Robert and Deanna (Drews)...
Steven “Steve” J. Bautch passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer, under the care of Aurora Hospice in Neenah, WI.
Steve was born March 29, 1954, to Rudolph and Sally (Dorava) Bautch. He was raised on the family farm in rural Whitehall. Steve enjoyed...
