Obituaries
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...
James “Jim” R. Anderson, 92, passed away peacefully at home, August 7, 2026. A long-time Menomonie resident, Jim dedicated his life to serving his community and the surrounding area.
Jim was born July 7, 1934, to Oscar and Margaret (Baardseth) Anderson. He graduated from Gale-Ettrick High School...
Idell “Dell” Jean Martinez of Blair, passed away August 3, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Rochester, NY.
She was born September 21, 1936, to John Montgomery Palmore and Ruth Brown in Detroit, MI.
Dell joined the U.S. Navy after high school and served as a Medic for three years. She married...
Joanne Marie Klein, 76, of Arcadia, was called home to the Kingdom of Heaven on her birthday, Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Marinuka Manor Nursing Home, embraced by her husband and surrounded by her family.
Joanne was born August 1, 1950, in Arcadia, to Joseph Jaszewski and Helen (Susa) Jaszewski...
James “Jim” Ray Larson, 75, of Whitehall, died Friday, July 31, 2026, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in Pigeon Falls.
Jim was born March 30, 1951, in Whitehall, to Wallace “Doc” and Grace (Hanson) Larson.
Jim worked all of his life. Starting at a young age of about five, he loaded his wagon...
Bernard P. “Pete” or “Rambo” Rombalski Jr., 52, of Merrillan, died unexpectedly, Sunday, July 26, 2026.
He was born September 28, 1973, in Whitehall, to Bernard P. Sr. and Nelly (Navarro) Rombalski. He grew up in Strum and graduated from Independence High School in 1991.
Pete served honorably in...
Donald Lavern Johnson, 88, of Blair, died Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Donald was born October 8, 1937, in Blair, to Lloyd and Doris (Johnson) Johnson. Donald graduated from Blair High School in 1956. After school, he worked for an outfit trimming trees and then went...
