Obituaries
On March 10, 2024, Joan Lyons, 82, fell asleep peacefully, holding the hand of her husband of 49 years,
and entered into Heaven.
Joan, born November 7, 1941, was the matriarch of her family. Her robust personality was bigger than the stories told about her. She was stronger, more loving, and more...
Norman D. Johnson, 87, of Eleva, died Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Luther Campus, in Eau Claire.
Norman was born May 29, 1936, in Chimney Rock, the son of Clarence and Minnie (Knudtson) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at Chimney Rock Lutheran Church, and he attended...
Marlene Kristina Mathson, 80, of Blair, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, in her home.
Marlene was born June 4, 1943, in Arcadia, to Henry and Elma (Larson) Hoff. She married Leslie “Coty” T. Mathson, July 7, 1962, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Arcadia. Leslie preceded Marlene in death,...
Leonard James “Jim” Stull Jr., 98, passed away peacefully, February 17, 2024, at Marinuka Manor Nursing Home in Galesville.
Jim was born September 24, 1925, to Leonard James Sr. and Wilhelmina (Rettler) Stull in Caledonia, MN. During his childhood, the family moved to Trempealeau. After...
Eugene “Gene” William Kahlfeld, 85, died Friday, March 15, 2024, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville.
Gene was born January 26, 1939, in Madison, to William and Stella (Hanson) Kahlfeld. Gene loved the outdoors. He hunted and fished as long as he was physically able. Gene was a talented woodworker...
Scott A. Gullickson, 63, of Galesville, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse.
Scott was born July 22, 1960, to Roland and Carol (McKeeth) Gullickson in Holmen. He graduated from Holmen High School in 1978. After high school, Scott took at position with...
David “Dave” Lee Tranberg, 78, Trempealeau, graduated to his Heavenly Home, March 11, 2024, at Gundersen Health System, surrounded by his family.
Dave was born to Odell and Geraldine Tranberg of Galesville, and graduated from Gale-Ettrick High School in 1964. Dave met the love of his life, Bev (...
Kathryn Renee Saxe-Mueller, 56, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away March 9, 2024.
Kathryn was born October 26, 1967, to LaVern and Charlene Saxe of rural Ettrick. She graduated from Blair High School in 1986, and went on to receive a BA from Luther College, an MA from Luther Seminary, a teaching...
Margaret “Margie” Lucy (Sonsalla) Kampa passed away peacefully at the age of 90, March 6, 2024.
Margie was born in Arcadia, March 22, 1933, to Edward and Sophie (Fonfara) Sonsalla. Weighing only three pounds, she was kept warm in a shoebox on the wood stove oven door and thrived, proving early on...
Kennedy Lee Berg, 79, of Blair, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem.
Kennedy was born November 15, 1944, in Whitehall to Myron and Carrol (Tidquist) Berg. He attended school in Lakes Coulee through sixth grade after which he went to Blair Schools and graduated in...
