Obituaries
Michael James Johnson, 49, of Mindoro, passed away February 22, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason St. Onalaska, WI, with visitation from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. A full obituary will be posted at www....
Glen John Bawek, 91, of Arcadia, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his home.
Glen was born in Stacyville, IA, and relocated to Arcadia, WI, in 1974. Glen fell in love with the beauty of the hills and valleys of Arcadia, the strength of the business town.
Glen passed away peacefully in his...
Roger Adolph Schlesser, 70, of Mount Horeb, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, after a brief illness, with his loving wife by his side.
Roger was born to Adolph and Florence (Bohlinger) Schlesser in Winona, MN. He was a graduate of Arcadia High School in Arcadia, and furthered his studies...
Michal (Mike) Charles Beam, 55, of rural Ettrick, died Thursday, February 16, 2023, in his home.
Mike was born May 29, 1967, in Park Falls. He married Pamela Fredendall, October 24, 1998, in Janesville. They soon after built their home in Ettrick, where they raised their three daughters.
Mike...
Ivan “Wendall” Turnipseed, 92, passed peacefully, Monday, February 6, 2023, with family by his side.
Wendall was born October 26, 1930, in Iowa City, IA, the only child of Aura & Lila (Wilson) Turnipseed. He grew up in the rural area and graduated from Shueyville High School in 1950, where...
Ruth Marie Jacobs, 79, of rural Galesville, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville.
Ruth was born April 10, 1943, to the late Colbern and Melva (Pederson) Larson. Ruth was a graduate of Healy Memorial High School, Trempealeau. On March 23, 1963, she married the...
Valeria Frances Kampa, 100, of Arcadia, passed away at her home, Monday, February 13, 2023.
Valeria was born December 1, 1922, to Peter and Frances (Przybilla) Klimek. She was united in marriage to Joseph Kampa, May 8, 1944. Joe preceded her in death, March 5, 2010. The couple was blessed with 65...
Hensel “Hans” Lee, 80, of New Berlin, passed away peacefully, February 15, 2023.
Loving husband of Susan (Dejno); cherished father Sherry (John) Jrolf and Jodi (John) Eibl; proud grandfather of six; great-grandfather of four; dear brother of Lois (James) Walek, the late Charles Lee and the late...
Praxeda “Pat” T. Pogreba, 88, of Independence, died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
Pat was born in Arcadia, April 11, 1934, to Clemence and Maggie (Wiersgalla) Ressel. She was united in marriage to Marion Fox, March 10, 1955, in Huntley, IL. She later...
Darrel M. Lorch, 81, of Blair, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Darrel was born August 30, 1941, in Arcadia, to Milton and Lila (Klevgard) Lorch. He grew up on a farm in Lewis Valley and graduated from Arcadia High School. Darrel married Arlene...
