Obituaries
Dorothy Ann Leque, 74, of Blair, died Friday, August 28, 2026, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in Pigeon Falls, surrounded by family.
Dorothy was born October 12, 1951, in Whitehall, to Lyle and Ida (Johnson) Neitzke. She married Jerry L. Leque, February 7, 1970, in Blair. Jerry preceded...
Beverly Ann Apka, 71, of rural Galesville, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at Evergreen Cemetery in Centerville.
Zwickey Funeral Homes, Galesville Chapel, assisted the family.
Caryn Nelson, 77, of Gilmanton, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Eau Claire, from health issues related to dementia. Caryn navigated the difficult journey of dementia with courage, strength and dignity.
She was born January 17, 1949, in Whitehall, to the late Melvin and Mabel...
Gerard Anthony “Jerry” Woychik, 69, passed away peacefully at OakView Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Marion, IA, July 31, 2026, after several years of failing health.
Born October 8, 1956, in Arcadia, he first worked as a Computer Aided Designer with Collins (Cedar Rapids) and then Allen...
Nancy Helen Jahr, 78, passed from this life Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Gundersen Emplify Health in La Crosse, after years of courageously battling Hepatic Encephalopathy and Acities of the liver complicated by diabetes.
Nancy was born in Racine, August 1, 1948, the only daughter of Rudolph and...
Luvane “Helge” Joan Schoenberger, 92, of Independence, died Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Trempealeau County Health Care Center.
Luvane was born August 12, 1934, in Whitehall, to Henry and Alvina (Johnson) Helgeson. Helge married her beloved husband, Daniel Schoenberger, July 5, 1958, at Ss....
Hilma Janice Gjestvang was called to her Heavenly home, August 15, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, Hilma’s life was a beautiful reflection of faith, kindness, giving and creativity.
Born April 30, 1932, at home in the Town of Hale, to Helmer and Judith (Larvick...
Thomas “Tom” Walter Pride, 86, of Whitehall, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Emplify Health by Gundersen.
Tom was born March 31, 1940, in Eau Claire, to Byron and Marion (Miller) Pride. After finishing high school, Tom attended UW–River Falls, where he earned his teaching degree. He dedicated...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Przybilla, 71, of Independence. Shirley was diagnosed with lung cancer in May and fought like a warrior, but sadly lost her battle on August 9, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Osseo.
Shirley lived a life filled with compassion...
Karen Jane Sonsalla, 76, of Trempealeau, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, August 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born March 31, 1950, in Arcadia, to Eugene and Dorothy (Ebertowski) Zabinski. The third of six children, she attended Sacred Heart School in Pine Creek...
