Obituaries
Sharon Schue, 74, of Independence, died Saturday, August 14, 2021, unexpectedly at her home.
Sharon was born July 26, 1947, in Whitehall, daughter of August and Virginia (Kupietz) Kulig. She married Michael Schue 1966 in Cudahy, Wis. He died in 1990.
Sharon is survived by three children: Michael...
Russell L. Severson, 95, of Arcadia, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.
Russell was born in Whitehall, March 4, 1926, to Selmer and Luella (Syverson) Severson. After graduating from high school, Russell enlisted into the U....
John Orion Briggs of Grand Prairie, TX, went to be with his beloved wife, Delight, and sons, John Michael and Steve, July 28, 2021, along with other family and friends that passed before him into heaven.
John was born in Independence, to Sydney Briggs and Irene (Nelson) Briggs, August 29, 1931....
Lois Hanson Rowe, 57, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, following a brave and graceful fight against leukemia and its consequences.
Lois was born January 24, 1964, in Arcadia, to Vilas and Joan Hanson. The youngest of four children, Lois was a soft-...
Robert William (Bob) Hilton, 91, claimed his heavenly reward on July 21, 2021.
He was a kind and gentle man with a dry sense of humor who always had time to teach his skills and good morals to his kids and grandkids. He left an enduring impact that will echo for generations through his family....
Gloria A. Stenberg, 85, of La Crosse, and formerly of Ettrick, died Friday, July 30, 2021, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Gloria was born January 5, 1936, to Clarence and Irene (Nelsestuen) Hoff. She married the love of her life, Charles Stenberg, October 29, 1955.
Gloria was a waitress for...
Verdell O. Helstad, 79, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, July 31, 2021, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.
Verdell was born December 10, 1941, to Carl and Gina (Gimse) Helstad in French Creek. He was baptized and confirmed French Creek Lutheran Church in rural...
Velda May Buhler, 67, died Saturday, July 31, 2021, surrounded by her family, at Rolling Meadows in Strum.
Velda was born March 27, 1954, in Black River Falls to Melvin and Hattie (Parlow) Roberts. After graduating high school, Velda went on to get her license as an LPN. She married and later...
Edward Joseph Zeller, 58, of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, after a battle with Pancreatic cancer.
Ed was born November 25, 1962, in Arcadia, to Daniel and Connie Zeller. Ed grew up in the Hale/Pleasantville area, and graduated from Whitehall Memorial High School in 1981. After...
Roxanne “Roxie” Severson, 72, formerly of Independence, died unexpectedly, Friday, July 30, 2021.
Roxie was born July 11, 1949, in Maiden Rock, to Earl and Marie (Wold) Larson. She married Ray Severson, July 6, 1968, at Chimney Rock Lutheran Church.
Roxie was a beloved wife, mother, and...
