Obituaries
Frank George Sonsalla, 97, of Arcadia, died Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, with family holding his hand.
Frank was born September 7, 1926, to George and Clara (Giemza) Sonsalla. Growing up on the family farm, Frank developed a strong work ethic and a passion for...
William “Bill” Edward Gardner, 83, of Whitehall, completed his earthly journey, Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
William was born March 8, 1941, to Frederick and Jeanette (Hansen) Gardner of Whitehall. Bill graduated from Whitehall High School in 1959, and attended technical school in La Crosse. In the...
Quinton “Buddy Quinn” Leland Affeldt, 83, of rural Blair, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in his home.
Quinton was born August 20, 1940, in Galesville, to Harvey and Corinne (Greenwold) Affeldt. He married Joyce L. Konkel, November 14, 1964, in Winona, MN. Joyce preceded Quinton in death, January 6...
Jerome L. Schank, 87, of Independence, died peacefully, Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Jerome was born in Arcadia, December 4, 1936, to Clarence and Dorothy (Wicka) Schank. Growing up on the farm, Jerome was no stranger to hard work...
Truman James Everson, 90, of rural Ettrick, died of cancer, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his children.
Truman was born August 13, 1933, in Whitehall, to Elmer and Evelyn (Johnson) Everson. He attended Sunnyside Grade School and graduated from Blair High School. Truman...
Michael “Mike” G. Klimek, 61, of Holmen and formerly of Arcadia, died peacefully, surrounded by his family at home, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Mike was born July 18, 1963, to Joan (Kokott) Lyons and Gus Klimek and raised in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. After...
Constance May (Ristow) Clark passed away peacefully, July 20, 2024. She was born July 30, 1930, in North Bend, to the late James and Regina (Moen) Ristow.
Connie attended school at Galesville High School and graduated in 1946. She married Spencer (Spinny) Wayne Clark, September 18, 1948, after...
Terrance “Terry” Walter Staff, 84, of Big Slough, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
Terry was born February 13, 1940, in Whitehall, the third of nine children, to Jens and Ila (Koxlien) Staff. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara...
Frank Andrew Wiench, 84, of Whitehall, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Rolling Meadows in Strum.
Frank was born February 17, 1940, in the town of Burnside, Trempealeau Co., to Frank Casper and Stella (Puchalla) Wiench. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 – 1961, and his favorite saying was “He...
Phyllis J. Pampuch, 86, of Tomah, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Phyllis was born September 10, 1937, to George and Anna (Kampa) Halama in Independence. Phyllis married Ralph Pampuch, the absolute love of her life, May 10, 1958. Together they had four children:...
