Obituaries
John Norris Mathson, 84, of Whitehall, completed his earthly journey at home, Friday, June 30, 2023, and left Heaven-bound for the greatest trip of his life!
Born March 25, 1939, to Clarence and Agnes (Norland) Mathson in Whitehall. John attended Daggett School and graduated from Whitehall High...
Lois Stolts, 85, of Eau Claire, passed away after a short illness, Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Lois was the only child of Lorraine (Murphy) and Johnnie Rumppe. She spent her younger years involved in many school activities such as glee club, chorus and band. Lois graduated from Taylor High School in...
June Winifred Richason, 90, of Galesville, died Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse.
She was born June 15, 1933, in Wisconsin, to Ben and Susan (Butson) Johnson. After graduating from high school, June married Nelson “Nels” Richason, July 6, 1952, in Livingston, WI. For...
Jerome C. Wier, 84, of Arcadia, died peacefully, Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Gundersen Tri County Hospital in Whitehall.
Jerome was born February 19, 1939, in Arcadia to Ernest and Stella (Keller) Wier. Jerome farmed alongside his brother, LeRoy, on the family farm in Rainey Valley, raising beef...
Shirley Marion Becker, 91 formerly of Buffalo City, Wisconsin, passed away June 19, 2023, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Shirley was born May 20, 1932, to Norbert and Violet (Brinkman) Rothering. She is survived by her son, Dean (Susan) Becker; her brother, Lonnie (Karen) Rothering; and...
Lawrence “Larry” David Trowbridge, 68, died peacefully, May 28, 2023, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, from cancer.
Born November 1, 1954, in Arcadia, Larry was the son of Robert H. and Rosemary (Marcou) Trowbridge. He grew up in Centerville, graduated from G-E-T High School, served three...
Ada May (Bignell) Schaller, 83, of Galesville, died peacefully, with her children at her side, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Saint Anne’s Nursing Home, Winona, MN, where she was a resident.
Ada was born April 11, 1940, to Vernon and Wilma (Juliot) Bignell in Pepin, and grew up in towns near Pepin....
Nancy Don (Freed) Lerum, 88, of Galesville, left this world peacefully, January 18, 2023, at Harmony of Southridge in Charleston, WV.
Born in Perryville, KY, in 1934, she was the oldest daughter of Donald G. Freed and Nancy Catherine (Harmon) Freed. Nancy was a 1952 graduate of Stonewall Jackson...
Gene J. Marsolek, 83, of Elk Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, with family by his side, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Gene was born September 12, 1939, in Arcadia, to Clifford and Agatha (Halama) Marsolek. On July 14, 1962, Gene married Betty L. Brown and was a member of Ss....
Leo N. Klidzejs, 83, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at his residence.
Leo was born April 14, 1940, in Riga, Latvia, to Leopolds and Tekla (Rubulis) Klidzejs. He moved to the U.S. in 1949 with his parents and they resided in Des Moines, IA. Leo attended Dowling Catholic High...
