Obituaries
Larry J. Gunderson, 80, of Blair, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Tomah.
Larry was born October 17, 1944, to Loren and Dorothy (Smeija) Gunderson. He was a member of the Whitehall High School Graduating Class of 1963. After graduating,...
Mary Jane Waniorek (née O’bieglo) passed away peacefully, March 8, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her children.
Mary Jane was born March 24, 1942, in Arcadia, to the late Roman and Angeline O’bieglo. She grew up on a farm with her many brothers and sisters, often sharing stories of caring...
Alvin D. Horn, 94, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully, March 4, 2025.
Alvin is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elaine; children: Duane (Chris) Horn, Dan (Darcy) Horn, Lisa (Mike) Schurch, Lauri (Martin) Malm, Daryl (Amy) Horn; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A funeral...
David Wayne “Apple” Appleyard, 72 of Palisade, MN, died Peacefully at his home, Monday, March 3, 2025, after a brief illness.
David was born February 27, 1953, in Madison, the son of David F. and Joey (Hierlmeier) Appleyard. He moved to Northfield, MN, and graduated from Northfield High School in...
Joyce Elaine Benusa, 89, of Onalaska, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by family.
Joyce was born July 24, 1935, in Whitehall, to the late Bernice (Scow) and Harry Meistad. While in high school in...
Thomas “Tom” Henry Schultz, born October 27, 1962, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Wabasha, MN, passed tragically from a large tree branch unexpectedly falling on him. He was in his favorite place, the woods, and doing his most favorite activities, helping woodland animals and habitat while also...
If you ever found yourself next to Ray Mertes—whether in a boat, at the bait shop or just around town—you’d know it never took long before you were wrapped up in one of his stories. And the best part? He had a lot of them. The kind of stories you didn’t forget. The kind you’d find yourself...
Donald Anthony Woychik, 87, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Donald was born June 12, 1937, in Arcadia, to Paul and Sophia (Suchla) Woychik. The youngest of nine siblings, he grew up on the family farm in the Town of Arcadia, where his life-long interest...
Steve S. Schneider, 58, of Arcadia, was born September 3, 1966, and died February 24, 2025.
Steve was a beloved individual known for his passion for life and his many hobbies. He enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, earning his pilot’s license and gardening. Steve had a special talent for...
Gregory “Greg” A. Slabik, 54, formerly of Independence, died peacefully, Saturday, February 15, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with MS, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Greg was born in Whitehall, November 14, 1970, to Donald and Sandra (Joern) Slabik....
