Obituaries
Lora Jean Keller, 54, of Goodhue, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Lora was born May 7, 1969, in Winona, MN, to Larry and Jane (Jacobson) Linse. Lora grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1987. She attended UW-Stout...
Larry John Heffner, 87, of Trempealeau, passed away October 3, 2023, at Hospice Serenity House in Tomah.
Larry was born September 25, 1936, to Elwood and Vira (Welda) Heffner. He graduated as Salutatorian of his 1954 Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School class, and even helped build the...
Robert “Bob” Edwin Slaby, 80, died peacefully, Wednesday, September 20, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Robert was born January 29, 1943, in Arcadia, to the late Edwin and Adeline (Waldera) Slaby. Bob graduated from Independence High School with the Class of 1961. He then proudly served in the U....
Carol Anne Bagley, 97, passed away peacefully, October 6, 2023.
Carol was born August 21, 1926, to William Harrison “Harry” Stimson and Grace Allen Stimson. She grew up in Trempealeau, and graduated from Healy Memorial High School in 1943. She went to Carroll University in 1944, and graduated in...
Elizabeth Ann Henderson, 90, of Galesville, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Caretta Senior Living in Holmen.
Elizabeth was born January 19, 1933, in La Crosse to Edward and Alice (Bagstad) Cornell. Elizabeth graduated from Galesville High School and Buffalo County Teacher’s College. She...
Martin Albert Ehrat, 78, of rural Waumandee, died at his home, surrounded by his family, October 3, 2023.
Martin was born in Switzerland, March 2, 1945, to Erwin and Maria (Sigg) Ehrat. He moved first to Canada in his 20s, until going on a visit to the United States, where he met the love of his...
Naida C. Ripka, 88, of 1230 19th St., Apt. 2, Reedsburg, WI 53959, graduated to the beauty of Heaven, September 5, 2023.
She attended Callahan Road Baptist Church, where everyone who met her called her “Mom.” Naida might not have known you, but you were still treated to her smile.
Naida is...
Jill (Robb) Vosseteig, 90, of Galesville, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Marinuka Manor Nursing Home in Galesville.
Jill was born December 13, 1932, in Nashville, TN, to Tracy Sr. and Lucy (Sterry) Robb and grew up in the Ridgetop, Tennessee area. On October 3, 1952, she was united in...
Paul Thomas Andre, 68, of Independence, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.
Paul was born July 17, 1955, in Arcadia, to Franklin and Marjorie (Abts) Andre. After completing high school, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a switchboard...
Leslie “Les” Alan Sluga, 62, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully in his home, Monday, September 25, 2023.
Leslie was born July 31, 1961, in Mondovi, to Adrian and Rita (Pullman) Sluga. He was raised on his family’s farm in Elk Creek with his parents and siblings. Leslie graduated from...
