Obituaries
Joyce Marie Reuter, 95, of Eau Galle, passsed away peacefully, December 7, 2024. She is formerly from the Arcadia and Waumandee area.
Joyce was born February 13, 1929, on Ash Wednesday in Arcadia, to parents, Orvin and Imelda (Schaefer) Angst. She graduated from Arcadia High School in 1947, and...
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of our sassy, spirited, and one-of-a-kind Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma and Great-Great-Grandma, Hildagarde Enger, who left us December 2, 2024, at the age of 99.
Hilda was born June 13, 1925, to Cora and Ralph Henry, the youngest...
August “Gus” J. Klimek, 85, of Independence, died December 1, 2024, at Gundersen Tri County Hospital, Whitehall.
Gus was born April 9, 1939, on a farm in American Valley in Arcadia, to Thomas and Gertrude (Kujak) Klimek. He graduated from Arcadia High School. Gus married Joan Kokott, and they had...
Ronald “Ron” Lloyd Kruse, of Brookville, OH, formerly of Winona, MN, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Ron was born July 19, 1931, to Nina (Hoover) and Lloyd Kruse of Centerville. Ron served in the U.S. Army in Korea between 1951 and 1954. He was the Boy Scouts of America’s Game Council...
Susan “Sue” Dubiel, 78, of Stoughton, and formerly of Independence, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 29, 2024, at Nazareth Health in Stoughton, with her family at her side.
Sue was born December 20, 1945, in Blair, to Hensel and Lila Johnson. On January 16, 1965, she married Clarence...
Joanne Marilyn Swanson, 90, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Aspen Place in Viroqua.
Joanne was born August 2, 1934, to George and Myra (Fortney) Swanson. She graduated from Vernon County Normal School and taught for over 30 years at rural schools — Spring Green, Mequon, Milwaukee and...
Orville Vilas Dahl, 101, died Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Orville was born December 20, 1922, in Holcombe Coulee, rural Arcadia, to Bennie and Gena (Sandaker) Dahl. He married Delores Koepke, December 23, 1945, in Strum. Delores preceded Orville in death in...
Albert Rhynold Gutknecht, 91, of Black River Falls, passed away November 22, 2024, at Pineview Nursing Home.
Albert was born August 14, 1933, in Black River Falls, the son of Rhynold and Lillian (Porath) Gutknecht. In 1953, he graduated from Black River Falls High school. On May 21, 1955, Albert...
Barbara “Barb” Jean Barilani, 80, of rural Taylor, passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday, November 23, 2024, after a year-long battle with serous sarcoma cancer.
Barb was born June 10, 1944, to Lloyd and Doris (Everson) Johnson. She graduated from Blair High School and married Philip...
Kenneth “Ken” B. Amundson, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at BeeHive Homes Memory Care in Eau Claire, surrounded by his loving family.
On May 18, 1945, Ken was born to Bennie and LaVon (Mahutga) Amundson in Arcadia. He graduated from Arcadia High School in...
