Obituaries
Ardell Charles Torud, 82, of Holmen, and formerly of Whitehall, passed away, with family by his side, Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Ardell was born June 28, 1941, in Whitehall. He married the love of his life, Patricia, June 20, 1959, in La Crosse. Ardie and...
Jean Audrey Briggs, 88, formerly of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at Dove Orchard Hills Assisted Living in Eau Claire, Thursday, February 1, 2024, after a brief illness.
Jean was born August 24, 1935, in rural Blair, to Basil and Eunice (Sampson) Nyen. She grew up on a farm in rural Blair and...
Dale O. Franson, 78, of Strum, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, Monday, January 29, 2024, after a short battle with cancer, under the care of Heartland Hospice.
Dale was born June 12, 1945, in Whitehall to Otis and Mae (Anderson) Franson. He valued hard work from an...
Lance Christenson, 49, passed away unexpectedly, January 28, 2024, in Blair, Wisconsin.
Lance was born December 28, 1974, in Mondovi, the son of Joyce and Hilmer Christenson. Lance married Luanne Christenson, May 8, 2004, in Blair. He was a goofy, fun-loving guy, who was always down for a good...
Anita Ann Lilla, 58, of Galesville, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, Saturday, January 27, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family, following a courageous fight with cancer.
Anita was born October 5, 1965, in La Crosse, to George and Dorothy (Bagniewski) Walski. She graduated...
Rodney “Spud” R. Reck, 79, of Arcadia, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.
Spud was born in Glencoe, July 20, 1944, to Rudolph and Vera (Katzbahn) Reck. Though he never married, Spud was a devoted family man, and loved spending time with his nieces and...
Shirley G. (Nelson) Patterson, 96, was born August 8, 1927, and died Thursday, January 25, 2024. She passed away knowing that the Lord was ready to take her home.
Shirley was a very beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the...
Brian Gordon Vick, known to many as Pruitt, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the age of 59.
Brian was born December 28, 1964, in Decorah, IA, to Gordon and Gloria (Barth) Vick. He was baptized April 17, 1965, at Decorah Lutheran Church. Brian...
Faye Hoff, 87, passed away January 17, 2024, at the TCHCC Nursing home in Whitehall.
Faye was born September 6, 1936, in Spooner, to Geneva and Arthur Magnusson. She graduated from Shell Lake High School in 1954. Faye moved to Milwaukee to find work and is also where she met James Chatham. They...
Helen Bernice (Christianson) Berg, 102, of Arcadia, died peacefully, January 27, 2024, at Gundersen Health Center in La Crosse, with family at her side.
Helen was born in Blair, December 22, 1921, to Olaf and Eda (Sorlie) Christianson. She lived her entire life in rural Blair and the City of...
