Obituaries
James Albert “Jim” Rolbiecki, 71, of Minneota, MN, died Sunday, September 11, 2022, surrounded by family, and under the care of hospice at his home in Minneota, after a seven-month journey with cancer.
James was born January 28, 1951, in Arcadia, to Harry and Esther (Korpal) Rolbiecki. He grew up...
Darell Milton “Norm” “Smiley” Herold, 81, of Tomah, died Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Darell was born August 4, 1940, in Waumandee, to Milton and Dorothy (Waletzki) Herold. He graduated from Arcadia High School. Darell was in active duty with the Wisconsin...
Audrey C. Harnisch, 80, of Osseo, passed away peacefully, September 16, 2022, at Milestone Memory Care in Eau Claire, while surrounded by her beloved family.
Audrey was born May 17, 1942, to Clarence and Anna Marie (Mary) Swaim at home on the family farm in Pleasantville. Audrey loved growing up...
Mary Kathryn Simerson, 90, life-long resident of Trempealeau, passed away, surrounded by her family, September 14, 2022, at Riverside Transitional Care Center in La Crosse.
Mary was born August 15, 1932, to Dominic and Margaret (Sullivan) Jessessky. She graduated from Healy Memorial High School...
Marion Rose Earney, 89, of Waumandee, died September 11, 2022, at the Bluffview Memory Care Center in Holmen.
Marion was born June 29, 1933, in Arcadia, to Thomas and Martha (Klonecki) Suchla. Marion went to school in Arcadia, then began nursing at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Arcadia. On May 14,...
“My farm is a heaven; Here dwells rest, security and happiness.”
Garthe Ray Duxbury, 64, of Pigeon Falls, passed away September 5, 2022, at his farm.
Garthe was born January 8, 1958, in La Crosse, to Phyllis and Larry Duxbury. He was the first of four children. Garthe’s schooling took him across...
Rudolph P. Gamroth, 92, of Independence, passed to eternal life, Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Rudolph was born January 9, 1930, in Independence, to Roman and Katherine (Libowski) Gamroth. After graduating from high school, Rudolph enlisted into the U.S. Army, and served during the Korean War....
Debra Lyn Holstad, 72, of Whitehall, died Friday, September 2, 2022, in her home.
Debra was born January 9, 1950, in Arcadia, to Ivan and Harriet (Moen) Hanson. She married Rickey A. Holstad Sr., April 12, 1969, at Fagernes Lutheran Church in rural Blair. Rickey preceded Debra in death November...
Karen Louise Harris, 78, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully and went home to her Lord, Friday, September 2, 2022, after a battle with cancer.
Karen was born October 31, 1943, in Arcadia, to Allen and Anthelma (Katzbahn) Dorn. She was a 1961 graduate of Arcadia High School. Karen married in 1962,...
LeRoy E. Anderson, 91, of Holmen, and formerly of Galesville, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 5, 2022.
LeRoy was born to Edward and Luella (Twesme) Anderson in rural Ettrick and was an only child. He attended Smith Country School and graduated from Galesville High School. In 1950, LeRoy...
