Obituaries
Paul Thomas Andre, 68, of Independence, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.
Paul was born July 17, 1955, in Arcadia, to Franklin and Marjorie (Abts) Andre. After completing high school, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a switchboard...
Leslie “Les” Alan Sluga, 62, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully in his home, Monday, September 25, 2023.
Leslie was born July 31, 1961, in Mondovi, to Adrian and Rita (Pullman) Sluga. He was raised on his family’s farm in Elk Creek with his parents and siblings. Leslie graduated from...
Jerome “Jerry” Clayton Anderson, 82, of Blair, passed away peacefully with family at his side, Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March and was able to enjoy time with his family and friends, while under the...
Heidi Olivia South, 81, passed away September 27, 2023, in Bellefonte, PA.
Heidi was born May 5, 1942, in Whitehall, to Hiram B. and Joan M. Hegge. She graduated from Whitehall Memorial High School and attended UW–Madison for one year. She then came to Texas and married James R. South, March 10,...
Marvin Allen Tranberg, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in North Bend, Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Marvin was born September 16, 1939, in La Crosse, to Alvin and Melva (Stensven) Tranberg. He married Bonnie Salzwedel, November 14, 1959, at South Beaver Creek Lutheran Church in rural...
Glen Robert Ryan, 68, of rural Whitehall, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, in his home.
Glen was born October 15, 1954, in Whitehall, to Wallace and Shirley (Johnson) Ryan. The only time Glen ever left Whitehall was to proudly serve four years in the U.S. Marine Corps where he was a mechanic....
Roger D. Simota, born July 6, 1954, in New Prague, MN, courageously battled cancer for nearly two years and passed away at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse, September 3, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023...
Evelyn “Evie” Goplin, 92, of Richfield, died peacefully, September 13, 2023, surrounded by family.
Survived by: son, John (Vicky) Goplin; daughter, Jodene Hirsch (Steve); grandchildren: Adam (Megan) Goplin, Laura (Bill) Kniefel, Alison Hirsch (Jason), Emily Hirsch (Jake); and great-grandchildren...
Bernice “Bea” J. Skroch, 96, of Independence, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by her children, at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center, rural Whitehall.
Bernice was born in rural Independence, July 9, 1927, to John and Frances (Miemietz) Klimek. Bea learned the value of hard work...
JoAnn M. Galewski, 78, of Trempealeau, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living in Winona, MN.
JoAnn was born September 15, 1944, to Norbert and Eleanor (Glanzer) Fetting. She was a graduate of Arcadia High School and completed vocational school in Milwaukee. JoAnn...
