Obituaries
David Arthur Erickson, 82, formerly of Whitehall, died Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Dove Healthcare Facility in Eau Claire.
David was born April 14, 1943, in Whitehall, to Melvin and Valborg (Swenson) Erickson. David graduated from Whitehall High School and attended UW – Eau Claire. He...
Roald “Bing” Arlan Berg, 90, of Blair, died Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Roald was born October 12, 1934, in Whitehall, to Iver O. and Alma (Hjelsand) Berg. He married Marlene Carol Evenson, June 28, 1959, in Walworth, WI. Marlene preceded Roald in death, September 3, 2020.
“Bing,” as he was...
Antoinette “Toni” Pampuch, 87, of Trempealeau, passed away peacefully, September 19, 2025, at Mayo Medical Center in La Crosse.
Toni was born November 9, 1937, to Mechlior “Melvin” and Eleanor (Sylla) Sosalla. She married Richard Pampuch, June 22, 1957, and was married 61 years until Richard’s...
Darrell L. “Hooker” Kleppen, 78, of Blair, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem.
Darrell was born April 19, 1947, to Alvin and Gladys (Skundberg) Kleppen. He married Joan Radcliffe, August 31, 1974. Darrell was a devoted family man, truck driver, butcher...
It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Michael Lee “Kutty” Kotlarz, 43, who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident, September 12, 2025.
Born on February 12, 1982, with a full head of hair, Michael Lee was an energetic boy, ready to see and do all that life had...
Marilyn Ruth Speerstra (Hauge) passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, where she had been a resident for five and a half years.
Marilyn was born November 21, 1931, to Walter and Gertrude (Lowe) Hauge in Whitehall. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour’...
Orris C. Olson, 81, of Maricopa, AZ, passed away peacefully, July 26, 2025, from Colon Cancer.
Orris was born and raised in rural Blair to Oscar and Celia Olson (Anderson). He spent his youth working on the family farm in Larkin Valley. Orris spent the majority of his adult life in Blair. He...
Gary Francis Waters, 86, of Arcadia passed away peacefully, December 7, 2024, at his home, with his wife by his side.
Gary was born September 19, 1938, in Winona, MN, to Earl and Alice (Marking) Waters. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1956. Gary enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, October 12...
Thomas “Tom” Paul Klimek, 80, of Independence, passed away peacefully, September 3, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, surrounded by his sons and longtime partner.
Tom was born June 30, 1945, in Arcadia, to Thomas and Gertrude (Kujak) Klimek. He graduated from Arcadia High...
Edward “Ed” J. Smick, 71, of Independence, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Edward was born December 19, 1953, to Walter and Eleanore (Maule) Smick. Ed graduated from Independence High School and went to work for the Green Bay & Western Railroad. After retiring, Ed enjoyed...
