Obituaries
Wayne “Weiner” Richard Vehrenkamp, 71, of rural Ettrick, died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Wayne was born December 12, 1951, in La Crosse to Richard and Darlene (Gibbs) Vehrenkamp. He attended elementary school in Hegg and Blair. Wayne graduated from Blair...
Joan Eileen Wampole, 60, passed away March 9, 2023, in Osseo.
Joan was born December 13, 1962, to Roy Ulness and Belva Ofte in Black River Falls. Joan loved her family, the outdoors and Sudoku. Joan was always out-of-doors, enjoying her yardwork and her flower gardens. She loved to travel,...
Harold J. Andre, 87, of Dodge, passed away peacefully, March 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Harold was born December 22, 1935, in Arcadia, to Angus and Thelma Andre. He attended Arcadia High School, graduating in 1955. Harold was united in marriage to Darlene Gibbons, April 28, 1956,...
David Donald Kokott, 79, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 23, 2023, surrounded by his family.
David was born January 5, 1944, in Whitehall, to John J. Kokott & Teofelia (Severinski) Kokott. David’s mother, Teofelia, passed away from polio when he was six and his brother,...
Phyllis L. Olson, 89, of La Crosse, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Phyllis was born September 21, 1933, in Centerville, to Fred and Eleanor (Swenson) Kopp. She attended Centerville Elementary School and graduated from Galesville High School in 1951. On...
Magdalen M. Jameson, who also went by Maggie, passed away March 11, 2023. She was 99 and 3/4.
Magdalen was born June 4, 1923, in Waumandee, the daughter of Edward and Claire (Reuter) Sendelbach. Maggie was proud of her work with the Federal Government in Washington, D.C., Whitehall and Madison,...
Erik Neal Hogden, 46, of Ettrick, died Friday, March 17, 2023, unexpectedly at his home.
Erik was born March 2, 1977, in La Crosse. He graduated from Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School and from MN State Southeast Technical College. Erik married Rhea (Bretl) Hogden, May 17, 2008, in...
Charles “Chuck” Lynn Timm, 70, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully, March 16, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.
Charles was born December 14, 1952, to Charles and Phyllis (McClintock) Timm of Mindoro. Chuck grew up in Mindoro on the family farm. He attended and graduated from Melrose...
Eldon W. Berg, 99, of Arcadia, died peacefully, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Grand View Care Center, Blair, with family at his side.
Eldon was born in Independence, January 27, 1924, to Melvin and Mabel (Norlyn) Berg. He lived his entire life in rural Arcadia and the city of Arcadia. He was raised...
John “Jack” P. Haines, 95, of Arcadia, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, surrounded by family, at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire.
John was born in Arcadia, October 6, 1927, to Ralph Sr. and Anna (Kronschnabl) Haines. He would often say he was born above the Arcadia Brewery owned by his...
