Obituaries
Frank A. Koval, 89, of Independence, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home.
Frank was born April 6, 1936, in Wickham Valley, rural Independence, to Frank and Angeline (Kokott) Koval. He married Mary Ann Hertzfeldt, January 23, 1960, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Mondovi....
John Patzner, 82, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 7, 2025, surrounded by his family.
John was born Thursday, August 12, 1943, to Edward and Bernadine (Mimetz) Patzner and raised on the family farm near Dodge, WI, along with his nine siblings. He started school in a one-room...
Randall “Randy” Don Everson, 65, of Black River Falls, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, in Hixton, WI.
Randy was born on July 13, 1960, in La Crosse, to Wallace and Gloria (Tenneson) Everson. Over the years, he worked in a variety of roles, including; Roughneck/Driller in the oil fields, a...
John Milton Scarseth, 77, son of Milton Bernard Scarseth and Jean Sacia Scarseth, died March 5, 2025, at the home of his brother, Paul, in Woodstock, GA.
John grew up in the Hardies Creek area of the county, being baptized and confirmed at Hardies Creek Lutheran Church. He loved working on his...
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’...
