Obituaries
Bruce J. Klubertanz, 74, of rural Holmen, died Monday, March 4, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Bruce was born January 9, 1950, to Robert and Viola (Klein) Klubertanz in Milwaukee. On August 9, 1975, he married Susan Witte in Appleton. Bruce had been employed for many years with...
Timothy “Tim” Rose, 50, of Taylor passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at his home.
Tim was born January 8, 1974, to Gerald and Anna (Dow) Ross. Anna was later remarried to Bill Rose, who adopted Tim. They divorced and Anna married Randy Joten in 1979. Tim...
Kay Kubis, 61, of Helena, MT, passed away unexpectedly at her home, Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Kay was born in Wabasha, MN, and graduated from Arcadia High School in 1981. She had a beautiful soul, and is remembered fondly by her high school friends. Kay put a lot of value on education and earned...
Eugene “Gene” Wesley Kindschy, 76, of Whitehall, passed away February 24, 2024, at Pigeon Falls Heathcare Center, while being comforted by family and friends.
Gene was born April 2, 1947, in Winona, MN, to Ralph and Gertrude (Becker) Kindschy. Gene was the youngest of six boys, and in his early...
Dennis S. Emerson, 75, of Eleva, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire, with his loving family by his side.
Dennis, son of Jens and Mina (Gunderson) Emerson, was born August 23, 1948, in Eau Claire. Dennis attended the Eleva-Strum...
Martha Ellen (Johnson) Felt, 74, of Madison, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in her home.
Martha was born October 15. 1949, in Whitehall, to Willie A. and Florence E. (Goplin) Johnson. She attended Whitehall public schools, graduating in 1968. Following graduation, she attended Luther College in...
Randall “Randy” J. Sluga, 58, of Eau Claire, and formerly of Independence, died at his home, Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Randy was born November 9, 1965, to Robert and Karen Sluga and raised in Independence. In school, Randy excelled at wrestling, making two high school state appearances and...
Shirley Ann Heiller, 88, of Caledonia MN, and formerly of Galesville, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Shirley is survived by six children; two stepdaughters; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by first and second husband(s):...
Dominic “Don” Louis Pogreba, 77, of Independence, passed away February 14, 2024, at Gundersen Health Center, surrounded by family and friends.
Dominic was born September 29, 1946, to Frank and Emma (Smieja) Pogreba. Don was more of a hands-on learner so, in lieu of reform school, he joined the U....
David Alvin “Dusty” Fonstad, 67, of rural Galesville, died Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Meadowbrook of Black River Falls.
David was born July 3, 1956, in La Crosse, to Alvin and Helen (Mickelson) Fonstad. On September 30, 1989, he married Barbara Kay Katula, in Galesville. He had been employed...
