Obituaries
Antoinette “Toni” Pampuch, 87, of Trempealeau, passed away peacefully, September 19, 2025, at Mayo Medical Center in La Crosse.
Toni was born November 9, 1937, to Mechlior “Melvin” and Eleanor (Sylla) Sosalla. She married Richard Pampuch, June 22, 1957, and was married 61 years until Richard’s...
Darrell L. “Hooker” Kleppen, 78, of Blair, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem.
Darrell was born April 19, 1947, to Alvin and Gladys (Skundberg) Kleppen. He married Joan Radcliffe, August 31, 1974. Darrell was a devoted family man, truck driver, butcher...
It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Michael Lee “Kutty” Kotlarz, 43, who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident, September 12, 2025.
Born on February 12, 1982, with a full head of hair, Michael Lee was an energetic boy, ready to see and do all that life had...
Marilyn Ruth Speerstra (Hauge) passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, where she had been a resident for five and a half years.
Marilyn was born November 21, 1931, to Walter and Gertrude (Lowe) Hauge in Whitehall. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour’...
Orris C. Olson, 81, of Maricopa, AZ, passed away peacefully, July 26, 2025, from Colon Cancer.
Orris was born and raised in rural Blair to Oscar and Celia Olson (Anderson). He spent his youth working on the family farm in Larkin Valley. Orris spent the majority of his adult life in Blair. He...
Gary Francis Waters, 86, of Arcadia passed away peacefully, December 7, 2024, at his home, with his wife by his side.
Gary was born September 19, 1938, in Winona, MN, to Earl and Alice (Marking) Waters. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1956. Gary enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, October 12...
Thomas “Tom” Paul Klimek, 80, of Independence, passed away peacefully, September 3, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, surrounded by his sons and longtime partner.
Tom was born June 30, 1945, in Arcadia, to Thomas and Gertrude (Kujak) Klimek. He graduated from Arcadia High...
Edward “Ed” J. Smick, 71, of Independence, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Edward was born December 19, 1953, to Walter and Eleanore (Maule) Smick. Ed graduated from Independence High School and went to work for the Green Bay & Western Railroad. After retiring, Ed enjoyed...
Roseann Marie Boe (Thompson), 75, of rural Whitehall, passed away at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, September 2, 2025, after suffering a serious stroke.
Roseann was born April 1, 1950, to Ernest and Rosella (Ofte) Thompson in Whitehall. Roseann worked for ETCO Industries before she retired...
Mark Levi Luehne passed away peacefully, August 26, 2025, during a brief stay at Gundersen Health System.
Mark was born to Richard and Velma [King] Luehne, March 23, 1964, in La Crosse. One of five siblings, he grew up in Holmen. Mark attended school in Holmen, graduating high school in 1982....
