Obituaries
Rita M. Marsolek, 60, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully in her home, July 6, 2024, with family by her side, after her courageous battle with breast cancer.
Rita was born September 13, 1963, to Roger “Tony” and Ruth (Miller) LaPorte. She was united in marriage to Gary Marsolek; later divorced....
Elizabeth “Betty” J. Dascher, 78, of Arcadia, died peacefully, surrounded by family, July 3, 2024, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Betty was born in Whitehall, November 3, 1945, to Paul and Euphrosine (Giemza) Sobieck, and raised on the family farm in...
Roland “Rollie” C. Haines, 93, of Arcadia, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Roger Metz Manor in Winona, MN.
Roland was born in Arcadia, February 8, 1931, to Ralph Sr. and Anna (Kronschnabl) Haines. Rollie and his brother, Jack, took over the family business, Haines Decorating. Rollie...
Donald Paul Johnson, 86, of rural Whitehall, died unexpectedly, Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Donald was born January 26, 1938, in Whitehall to John and Stella (Hanson) Johnson. He married Ann Anderson, February 1, 1964, in Whitehall.
Donald enjoyed farming at...
Marcus Peter Woychik, 87, of Independence, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in his sleep after watching baseball on TV.
Marcus was born November 8, 1936, to Peter and Mary (Killian) Woychik. On June 18, 1958, he married Carol Rothering, and together had six children. They later...
Donna Lou Tomten, 92, formerly of Pigeon Falls and Osseo, died peacefully, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at River Pines Grace Lutheran Communities in Altoona.
Donna was born to Marvin and Melva (Olson) Melby, July 27, 1931, at her parents’ home in the Town of Pigeon, Trempealeau County. She married...
Shirley “Shirl” J. Hanson, 79, passed away peacefully, June 26, 2024, at Hillview Nursing Home in La Crosse.
Shirley was one of five children born in Arcadia to her parents, Marian and Aaron Kotlarz. They were raised on the family farm, now lovingly known as Aaron’s Acres. When Shirley was a...
Doris Ann Davis, 85, formerly of Blair, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse, with the care of Gundersen Hospice.
Doris was born February 1, 1939, in Arcadia, to Clifford and Marian (Weaver) Giemza. She graduated from Arcadia High School and was...
Charles Irwin Beck, 76, of Blair, passed away of pancreatic cancer, Saturday, June 22, 2024, at his home, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Charles was born July 24, 1947, to Leonard and Irene (Trones) Beck, in Black River Falls. He grew up on the family farm in rural Franklin township, Taylor...
Karen A. Soppa-Karle, 75, passed away peacefully, June 20, 2024, in Tomah, at her daughter’s home.
Karen was born July 7, 1948, in La Crosse, to her loving adoptive parents, Edward and Jeanette (Julson) Senty. Karen’s life was a testament to the power of love, family, and resilience.
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