Obituaries
Richard Allen Halama, 71, of Independence, died Wednesday evening, June 29, 2022, at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.
Richard was born in Whitehall, June 20, 1951, to Aloysie and Verna (Kulig) Halama. He grew up on the family farm north of Elk Creek. Richard was drafted into the U.S....
On July 8, 2022, Bonnie Lee Corcoran passed away, surrounded by her family and dear friends, after a short battle with cancer.
Bonnie was born to Arthur and Anna (Folkedahl) Larsen, March 9, 1943, in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Main East High School in Park Ridge, IL. Although living in...
Marshall Frederick Finner, 95, passed away July 5, 2022, at Noel Manor Retirement Living Center in Verona.
Marshall, also known to many as Marsh, was born in Dodge, June 6, 1927, to Ewald and Ida Finner. He grew up on the 360-acre family farm in Trempealeau County after which he attended UW-...
Donald Roger Melby, 91, of rural Blair, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls.
Donald was born February 26, 1931, to Clifford and Myrtle (Borreson) Melby. Donald married Dolores Sobish, May 11, 1953. Dolores preceded Donald in death January 24, 2016....
Diana Bork, 61, of Waumandee, passed away unexpectedly, July 5, 2022.
Diana was born August 16, 1960, in Whitehall, to Ernest and Rose (Radomski) Kamla. She married Bernie Bork, April 16, 1983, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arcadia. She enjoyed cooking, baking, cleaning, gardening, farm...
This is the story of Lisa Ann Schock. She was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed and will always be cherished. Our “Heema” (as she was affectionately referred to by her granddaughter; “Sweetie,” as she was lovingly referred to by her husband) was an amazing wife, mom, grandmother, sister...
James “Jim” J. Sendelbach, 92, of Whitehall, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in his home.
Jim was born June 6, 1930, to George and Blanche (Kuka) Sendelbach, and was raised in Independence. After graduating from high school, Jim went on to complete two years at Winona State where he played baseball...
Barbara J. Gorski, 83, was reunited with her husband, David Gorski, Monday, July 4, 2022.
Barbara was born September 20, 1938, in Cudahy, and lived in Independence until moving to Milwaukee after high school. Barb was an independent, strong woman with a caring and gentle side. She graduated from...
Ralph J. Bisek, 89, of Pewaukee, and formerly of Arcadia, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at his home in Pewaukee. Ralph taught instrumental music students in western Wisconsin and in the suburbs around Milwaukee for nearly four decades.
Ralph was born May 30, 1933, in Arcadia, the son of Jacob and...
Jeffrey Scott Olson, 61, of Arcadia, succumbed to his lengthy battle with cancer on July 5, 2022, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his own home.
Jeffrey was born July 9, 1960, to Paul A. and Elaine R. (Thoeny) Olson in Minneapolis, MN. After graduating from Fridley High School in 1978,...
