Obituaries
Jean Emilia Johnson, 89, of Blair, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall.
Jean was born October 27, 1931, in French Creek to Oscar and Emilia (Buxrud) Stenberg. She married Harold A. Johnson, June 13, 1953, at French Creek Lutheran Church in rural Ettrick...
Doris Mae Mueller, 97, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born October 24, 1923, in Alma, to Edward and Mabel (Jost) Mueller, and was the oldest of seven children.
Raised on the family farm in Alma, Doris had scarlet fever and whooping cough as a youngster. When she was eight years...
Richard “Red” A. Glowcheski, 84, of Arcadia passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville.
Richard was born at home in Arcadia, February 17, 1937, to Ambrose and Mildred (Feltes) Glowcheski. He attended schools in Arcadia and was co-captain of the Raider’s...
Sharon Schue, 74, of Independence, died Saturday, August 14, 2021, unexpectedly at her home.
Sharon was born July 26, 1947, in Whitehall, daughter of August and Virginia (Kupietz) Kulig. She married Michael Schue 1966 in Cudahy, Wis. He died in 1990.
Sharon is survived by three children: Michael...
Russell L. Severson, 95, of Arcadia, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.
Russell was born in Whitehall, March 4, 1926, to Selmer and Luella (Syverson) Severson. After graduating from high school, Russell enlisted into the U....
John Orion Briggs of Grand Prairie, TX, went to be with his beloved wife, Delight, and sons, John Michael and Steve, July 28, 2021, along with other family and friends that passed before him into heaven.
John was born in Independence, to Sydney Briggs and Irene (Nelson) Briggs, August 29, 1931....
Lois Hanson Rowe, 57, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, following a brave and graceful fight against leukemia and its consequences.
Lois was born January 24, 1964, in Arcadia, to Vilas and Joan Hanson. The youngest of four children, Lois was a soft-...
Robert William (Bob) Hilton, 91, claimed his heavenly reward on July 21, 2021.
He was a kind and gentle man with a dry sense of humor who always had time to teach his skills and good morals to his kids and grandkids. He left an enduring impact that will echo for generations through his family....
Gloria A. Stenberg, 85, of La Crosse, and formerly of Ettrick, died Friday, July 30, 2021, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Gloria was born January 5, 1936, to Clarence and Irene (Nelsestuen) Hoff. She married the love of her life, Charles Stenberg, October 29, 1955.
Gloria was a waitress for...
Verdell O. Helstad, 79, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, July 31, 2021, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.
Verdell was born December 10, 1941, to Carl and Gina (Gimse) Helstad in French Creek. He was baptized and confirmed French Creek Lutheran Church in rural...
