Obituaries
Kenneth “Kenny” Bautch, 77, of rural Independence, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at his home.
Kenny was born May 11, 1944, in Burnside Township, Buffalo County, to Mike M. and Mary (Waletzki) Bautch.
Kenny farmed with his parents in Elk Creek and later moved to Waumandee with Larry and Milda...
Bruce Bautch went home to his heavenly Father, Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
Bruce was born December 26, 1958, to George and Shirley (Cullen) Bautch of Independence. He was the sixth of seven children.
Bruce dedicated his early years to law enforcement, known to the community as “Brucey Badge.” In...
David John Tschanz was born May 23, 1936, to Christian and Lillian (Bourne) Tschanz in the Detroit Michigan area. He was the youngest of three children: Barbara (Ray Crute) and Ken (Ardith). At nine years of age, while attending a Good News Club in his school, he recognized his need for the...
Marvin Allen Skaugh, 91, of rural Blair, passed away peacefully, with his wife at his side, at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall, Tuesday, October 5, 2021, where he had resided for over three years.
Marvin was born in Whitehall, August 25, 1930, to Ingeman and Gladys (Johnson) Skaugh...
Sarah Camille Brekke, 47, of Hastings, MN, and formerly of Whitehall, daughter of Terry and Cheryl (Myren) Brekke, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, October 3, 2021, in Whitehall.
Sarah was born September 13, 1974, in Eau Claire. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Strum and...
Theresa Rose Zastrow, 86, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, Sunday, October 3, 2021, under the care of St. Croix Home Hospice.
Theresa was born in Buffalo County, June 4, 1935, to La Verne and Clara (Thompson) Wieland. She was united in marriage to Raymond...
Ruth H. Halverson, 95, of Eau Claire, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at HeatherWood Assisted Living in Eau Claire.
Ruth was born in Buffalo County, WI, to Helmer and Rose (Teigen) Swanson. She was married to Norman V. Moen in 1947. They had two children: Sandy and Gary. Later in life...
Diane Elaine Gusk, 76, passed away peacefully at home, September 30, 2021.
She was born March 9, 1945, to Olger and Helen (Clipper) Berget. Diane was united in marriage to Jerome Gusk, November 10, 1962. They would have been married 59 years this November. Together, they had four daughters. The...
Stephen “Steve” J. Brady of Ettrick, died peacefully at home, September 24, 2021.
Steve was born January 31, 1946. He served three years in the U.S. Marine Corp., with two tours in the Vietnam War. He was a long-time Trane Company employee. Steve lived on a small farm in Trempealeau county for...
William Fred Abts, 88, of Arlington, OH, passed away September 29, 2021, at Bluffton Hospital.
He was born September 23, 1933, in Arcadia, to the late George and Margaret (Zeller) Abts. On June 16, 1956, he married Shirley D. Bryan. Shirley preceded him in death, July 15, 2017.
William graduated...
