Obituaries
Glen Reinhold Tamke, 95, peacefully passed away at home, March 9, 2026. Glen’s adoring family surrounded him as he took his last breaths, just as he wished.
Glen was born in 1930 on his family’s farm in the Town of Glencoe, rural Arcadia. He immensely enjoyed being a “farm kid” as evidenced by...
Perry Allan Lee, 93, of Brookfield, WI, died Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Baraboo, while on hospice care.
Perry was born November 29, 1932, to Perry and Agnes Lee in Blair. He attended Blair-Taylor High School and graduated in 1950. Perry married Darlene Paulson in 1960, and just celebrated their...
Robert “Bob” Lakey, 95, of rural Trempealeau, WI, died Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Marinuka Manor, Galesville, WI.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, Galesville. Friends may call at the church on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until...
Alan Stuart Robertson, 84, of Blair, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Alan was born April 10, 1941, in Beloit, to Andrew and Dorothy (Halverson) Robertson. After graduating from Beloit High School, he went on to study at UW-Madison, where he met...
Bridget Mary Kokott, 45, died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at A Country Home in Ettrick. Bridget was born January 10, 1981, to John and Diane (Grossman) Kokott in Arcadia.
Bridget was a vibrant spirit, known for her love of bowling, adventures to the casino with her mom and dad, and watching the Price...
Elda Mae Erickson, 96, formerly of Arcadia, WI, and also Minneapolis, MN, and New Richmond, WI, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Deerfield Gables Nursing Home in New Richmond, WI.
Elda was born March 7, 1929, to Lewis C. and Lydia L. (Theurer) Kreid in Arcadia, WI. After high school,...
Shelby Pierson of Galesville passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior, February 14, 2026. On that Valentine’s Day, she was joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Bud Pierson, and her precious daughter, Kathy Pierson—no doubt a reunion filled with the love that defined her life....
Shirley Marilyn Stanford, 93, of Blair, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Shirley was born March 20, 1932, in Ladysmith, WI, to Clifford and Mildred Hvass. She was raised on their farm in Kennan, WI. Shirley attended Fairview Country School where her father was...
Mary Alice Semling, 64, of Galesville, passed away February 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by love, after a courageous and unwavering journey with cancer.
Mary was born May 20, 1961, in Whitehall, to Lester and Delores Richer. She grew up in Galesville and attended G-E-T High School. Her roots...
Warren Lee Rhude, 86, died peacefully in his home, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Arbor Lakes Senior Living in Maple Grove, MN. Warren was born in Winona, MN, July 30, 1939, to Percival Orville and Margarethe Ann (Syverson) Rhude.
Warren grew up on the family farm in Arcadia, and graduated from...
