Obituaries
Adeline M. Rippley, 87, formerly of Waumandee, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at The Homeplace of Mondovi, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Adeline was born at home on the family farm in American Valley in rural Arcadia, on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1935, to Benedict “Bennie” and Theresa...
Jean M. Wolfe, 85, of Onalaska, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at her home.
A private family gathering will be held. Jean will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Fountain City, Wisconsin. For a complete obituary or to share online condolences, please visit www....
Helen Geraldine Amundson, 86, of Blair, died Monday, October 23, 2023, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.
Helen was born June 6, 1937, in Whitehall to Oscar and Belle (Brekke) Olson. She married Dean R. Amundson, August 17, 1957, at Zion Lutheran Church in Blair. Dean preceded Helen...
Raymond Donald Iverson, 96, of the Town of Albion, Trempealeau County, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Beehive Homes in Eau Claire.
Raymond was born March 1, 1927, on the family homestead farm, to the late Albert and Emma (Wenaas) Iverson, the same farm that he lived and worked...
Kenneth E. Sonsalla, 89, of Arcadia passed away October 27, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke.
He was the son of Peter and Tecla (Giemza) Sonsalla. Ken graduated from Arcadia High School in 1952. He attended UW-Madison for a semester before...
Anton John Blazek the 5th, known to many as Tony, passed away peacefully in his sleep, October 27, 2023, at the age of 66.
Born on July 12, 1957, Tony’s journey was marked by a deep sense of service. After graduating from high school, he dedicated himself to serving his country and ventured to...
Lois A. Winter, age 88, formerly of Markesan, passed away peacefully at Park Vista Senior Living Community in Waupaca, October 23, 2023.
Lois was born to Amos and Gunda (Lien) Kolve, July 14, 1935, in rural Jackson County near Taylor, WI. She attended Kindergarten through 5th grade at Finn School...
Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Everson, 79 of Mondovi, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his beloved wife and family. He fought a courageous battle of asbestos cancer.
Jerry was born May 27, 1944, in Whitehall, the son of the late Elmer and...
Frederick E. Staff, 81, of Eau Claire, formerly of Whitehall, completed his earthly journey, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Fred was born April 21, 1942, in Whitehall. One of nine children, he grew up on the family farm in Big...
Michael Vincent Breza, 83, of Bluff Siding, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Benedictine Senior Living, Winona, MN.
Michael was born September 29, 1940, to Ruth (Rogala) and Vincent Breza in Winona, MN. He married Mary Ellen Sikorski. Together they had three sons: Michael, Richard and...
