Obituaries
Robert “Bob” Sobieck, 82, of Arcadia, died Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by family, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Bob was born April 21, 1942, on his family’s farm in rural Independence, to Paul and Euphrosine (Giemza) Sobieck. While farming was his true passion, he also was a...
Ruth Ann Wegman, 78, of Arcadia, died peacefully, Monday, January 6, 2025, in Blair, under the outstanding care of Grand View Care Center and St. Croix Hospice.
Ruth was born December 6, 1946, to Paul and Euphrosine (Giemza) Sobieck. She was raised on their family farm in rural Independence. On...
Edward “Ed” M. Elstad, 91 passed away peacefully and went to be with his Heavenly Father, the afternoon of January 5, 2025, in Elk River, MN, after a long and fulfilling life.
Born April 28, 1933, Edward was baptized and lived in Independence until moving to Minnesota in 1962. He was the first...
Elaine Marie Olson–Wycoff died December 19, 2024, in Sac City, IA.
Elaine was born April 22, 1945, to Oscar M. and Celia J. (Anderson) Olson of Blair. After graduating from Blair High School, she moved to Minneapolis MN, where she worked for many years before meeting Robert L Wycoff. They were...
Mava Laursen, 85, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center.
Mava was born in rural Shawano County, WI. Mava graduated from Marion High School (she was a “Pigeon” before she was from Pigeon!) She married Martin Laursen in Washington State in 1962....
Harold LeDel Manley, 93, of Arcadia, passed away December 24, 2024, at home with his family.
Harold was born November 16, 1931, the son of Wayne and Mabel Manley in Stutsman County, Pingree, ND. He graduated from Pingree High School, and later entered the U.S. Navy in 1952. Harold was honorably...
Bonnie Jean Bradley, 87, of rural Blair, died Monday, December 23, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Bonnie was born September 12, 1937, in La Crosse, to Earl and Helen (Mach) Radcliffe. She married Darwin Bradley, June 30, 1954, in Galesville.
Bonnie was employed at Northern...
LuEllen Marie Carpenter, 67, of Whitehall, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.
LuEllen was born July 20, 1957, in Whitehall, to Lyle and Mavis (Jacobson) Olson. LuEllen married John R. Carpenter, July 17, 1981, in Whitehall. John preceded LuEllen in...
David Edwin Hansen, 65, of rural Pigeon Falls, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his home.
David was born January 14, 1959, in Houston, TX, to Hans Edwin Hansen Jr. and Ellen Louise (McCauliff) Hansen. David grew up in Houston, TX, and graduated from Milby High School, then attended San...
Dora Jean Blaha, 91, of Independence, died peacefully, Monday, December 16, 2024, at Dove Healthcare Assisted Living in Osseo, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Dora Jean was born in rural Eleva, December 6, 1933, to Vernal and Leora (Burnett) Lokken. After graduating from high school, she...
