Obituaries
Marion Kay (Pederson) Call, 87, of Osseo, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 27, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Osseo. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Marion was born on the family farm in Whitehall, April 11, 1937, to Joseph and Eleanor (Anderson) Pederson. After...
Nelly “Nell” M. Richman (née Corcoran), 90, of Milwaukee, formerly Eau Claire and Ettrick, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
Nell was born in Ettrick, May 15, 1934, to Myrtle and Donald Corcoran. Raised on a farm, she was the oldest of seven children, began her formal...
Erik Thompson, 42, of Blair, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, peacefully in his sleep, after a short, but very difficult battle with cancer.
Erik was born May 11, 1982, in La Crosse, to Donald and Karmon (Wier) Thompson. He was the youngest child and only son, growing up with his two older...
Gaylord Irvin Peterson, 72, of Blair, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Gaylord was born March 27, 1952, in Whitehall, to Irvin and Verna (Lindberg) Peterson. Gaylord was united in marriage to Vicki Tiepelman, May 12, 1979. They later divorced. He married...
Robert “Bruce” Brandenburg, earlier known to some as “Jackson” or “Action Jackson,” of Independence, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Hope Stay in Holmen. He was blessed with 72 years of life and leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Born June 9, 1952, in...
Robert James “Bushy” Kupietz passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, September 12, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Robert was born December 15, 1952. On May 13, 1972, he married the love of his life, LaRayne Schock, and they raised three loving daughters. They...
Everett L. Sluga, 92, of Independence, passed away unexpectedly, September 13, 2024, at his home.
Everett was born in rural Independence, March 31, 1932, to Lawrence and Helen (Lyga) Sluga. He was raised on the family farm where he learned a great work ethic. Everett was united in marriage to...
William “Bill” F. Gilster, 91, passed away peacefully, September 11, 2024, at Benedictine Manor.
Bill was born August 12, 1933, to Bill and Eileen (Haun) Gilster, a first generation U.S. Citizen. Bill was a life-long resident of French Island. He was baptized at St. James the Less Parish,...
On September 8, 2024, Marilyn Sander, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Galesville.
Marilyn was born June 27, 1935, to Mary and William Blankenhorn on the family farm in Galesville. Her life came full circle as she returned to that beloved farm on hospice to live out her last days. ...
Delores “Dee” Hare, 97, of Trempealeau, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at Mayo Health Care System after a short illness.
Dee was born November 14, 1926, in Winona, MN, to John and Helen (Stroinske) Prodzinski. Dee married her husband of 72 years, Howard Hare, April 29, 1947, at St....
