Obituaries
Joyce Christenson passed away September 29, 2023, surrounded by love, at Gundersen Lutheran.
Joyce was born September 21, 1944, in Independence. She was the daughter of Irene (Kampa) and Apolinary Waldera. Joyce married Hilmer Christenson, July 10, 1965, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in...
Bonnie Jane (Carlson) Johnson, 93, of Whitehall, was welcomed home by our Lord, October 10, 2023, after living a very full life. Her deep faith and love of family defined who she was and guided her through her life.
Bonnie was born at home to Alfred and Beulah (Bradt) Carlson of Money Creek...
Steven A. Nelson, 70, of Blair, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his home, October 7, 2023.
Steve was born March 3, 1953, to Carl “Bud” and Ruth (Tranberg) Nelson in Eau Claire. He attended Western Wisconsin Technical College, earning degrees in Electronic Servicing and Police...
LeRoy Dean Beck of Blair, passed away of pancreatic cancer, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at home, under the care of Gunderson Hospice.
LeRoy was born March 9, 1945, to Leonard and Irene (Trones) Beck in Black River Falls. LeRoy grew up on the family farm in rural Franklin Township, Taylor. He...
Joan Elizabeth Boland, 79, of Arcadia passed away October 8, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Joan was born at St Joseph’s Hospital in Arcadia, April 9, 1944, to John and Florence (Abts) Grossell of Fountain City. She attended St Mary’s Catholic Grade School and graduated from...
Lora Jean Keller, 54, of Goodhue, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Lora was born May 7, 1969, in Winona, MN, to Larry and Jane (Jacobson) Linse. Lora grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1987. She attended UW-Stout...
Larry John Heffner, 87, of Trempealeau, passed away October 3, 2023, at Hospice Serenity House in Tomah.
Larry was born September 25, 1936, to Elwood and Vira (Welda) Heffner. He graduated as Salutatorian of his 1954 Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School class, and even helped build the...
Robert “Bob” Edwin Slaby, 80, died peacefully, Wednesday, September 20, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Robert was born January 29, 1943, in Arcadia, to the late Edwin and Adeline (Waldera) Slaby. Bob graduated from Independence High School with the Class of 1961. He then proudly served in the U....
Carol Anne Bagley, 97, passed away peacefully, October 6, 2023.
Carol was born August 21, 1926, to William Harrison “Harry” Stimson and Grace Allen Stimson. She grew up in Trempealeau, and graduated from Healy Memorial High School in 1943. She went to Carroll University in 1944, and graduated in...
Elizabeth Ann Henderson, 90, of Galesville, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Caretta Senior Living in Holmen.
Elizabeth was born January 19, 1933, in La Crosse to Edward and Alice (Bagstad) Cornell. Elizabeth graduated from Galesville High School and Buffalo County Teacher’s College. She...
