Obituaries
Thomas H. Cooke, of Shawano, died Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Scottsdale, AZ.
Thomas was born May 12, 1950, to Robert S. and Marguerite V. (Abend) Cooke. Tom was a smart man, and he planned well for the future. So it’s no surprise he was able to surround himself with loved ones in the weeks...
Audrey Ann McKeeth, 94, of Galesville passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family.
Audrey was born December 3, 1930, in York, WI, to Oscar and Helga (Lovlien) Larson. She grew up in Pigeon Falls with six sisters and one brother. In 1948, Audrey was honored as Queen of...
Wallace “Wally” Earl Ryan, 92, of rural Whitehall, died Monday, January 20, 2025, in his home.
Wallace was born May 16, 1932, in rural Whitehall, to Elmer and Florence (Kurth) Ryan. He married Shirley Johnson, October 10, 1951, in Whitehall. Shirley preceded Wallace in death, November 1, 2017....
Anna Mae “Marie” Conrad, 85, of Arcadia, died peacefully under the care of St. Croix Hospice, Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Marie was born February 8, 1939, to Paul and Euphrosine (Giemza) Sobieck. Raised in rural Independence, Marie attended Ss. Peter and Paul...
Thomas “Tom” Pyka, 75, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Tom’s journey began November 26, 1949, born in Arcadia, to Peter and Marion Pyka. He attended Saint Stan’s Catholic School and Arcadia High School where his years...
Beverly E. Brey, 89, of La Crosse, passed away January 28, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Beverly was a hair stylist in Eau Claire and Racine and operated a beauty salon in Whitehall for many years. Daniel (her husband) and Beverly traveled and enjoyed many lifelong learning...
Gail Yvonne (Ofsdahl) Olson died at her home, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Gail was born in La Crosse, June 5, 1948, to Robert J. and Mary Jane (Erickson) Ofsdahl and spent all but just a few years of her life in Ettrick, the community she cherished.
On November 24...
Lucille Laura (Veto) Kronebusch, of Winona, MN, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at Sauer Health Care, Winona, MN.
Lucille Veto Stevens Kronebusch was born October 29, 1925, to Martha Kube Veto and Percy Veto. She graduated from Arcadia High School in May of 1943. Lucille married Robert...
Kaye Annette (Heinz) Benrud, 75, passed away January 20, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
She was born August 13, 1949, to Wilbert and Georgine (Rothering) Heinz. Kaye graduated from Healy Memorial High School in Trempealeau in 1967. She was united in marriage to David C. Benrud,...
Marilyn Ann Boberg, 87, of Arcadia, died Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital.
Marilyn was born April 18, 1937, in Alma, to Lester and Marie (Duellman) Conrad. She graduated from Arcadia High School. On June 25, 1955, she married Ralph Boberg at OLPH Catholic Church and...
