Obituaries
Amy Joan Johnson, 78, of rural Blair, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Amy was born March 17, 1944, in La Crosse, to Helmer and Ellen (Dahl) Tranberg. Amy graduated from Blair High School in 1962. Following graduation, she married Harold...
With tears glistening in our eyes and sadness in our hearts, the family of Florence M. Lyga, 89, of Independence announce her passing from Earth on to the promised land, Monday, January 23, 2023, as she was surrounded by her family at the Trempealeau County Healthcare Center.
Florence was born in...
Ruth Jane Lamke, 93, passed away January 31, 2023, at Eagle Crest South, La Crosse.
Ruth was born October 12, 1929, to Joseph and Caroline (Heim) Selleck of St. Charles, MN. Ruth grew up on a farm in rural Minnesota, the youngest of four girls. She started her education in a one-room country...
Ruth M. La Liberte, 92, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Willowbrook Assisted Living facility, lovingly surrounded by her family, after a short struggle with cancer.
Ruth was born June 13, 1930, to the late Berger and Marie (Meta Zwick) Olson in Rhinelander. Ruth then moved to...
James Arthur Ringlien passed from this life, Sunday, January 29, 2023.
James was born March 20, 1939, to Arthur and Clara Ringlien, a Norwegian-American couple, and was baptised and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. His parents owned a farm in Daggett Coulee, a/k/a Moe Coulee, that was homesteaded...
Penny Lee (Anderson) Schindler, 76, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, after a brief battle with Covid.
Penny was born January 13, 1946, to Norman “Hap” and Dorothy Anderson, in Rapid City, SD. She lived the majority of her life in Wisconsin. She obtained her GED in 1982, and earned a degree...
Terrence “Terry” L. Benning, 68, of Buffalo City, died peacefully at his home in Buffalo City, Friday, January 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
Terry was born December 15, 1954, in Arcadia, to Jesse and Dorothy (Komro) Benning. He...
Romaine E. “Rocky” Tollefson, 87, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, in Eau Claire.
Romaine was born in Chimney Rock, May 25, 1935, to Arthur and Emma (Burgess) Tollefson. Rocky was a hard worker and taught his children his same work ethic. He sold cars, drove semi and worked in...
Bernice J. Matchey, 93, of Arcadia, died January 11, 2023, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville.
Bernice was born in Independence, February 17, 1929, to John and Frances (Bisek) Micek. She was united in marriage to Alphonse “Allie” Matchey, July 1, 1946, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in...
Michael John Waldera, 78, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.
Mike was born in Arcadia, to Edmund and Alethea (Schlesser) Waldera. Mike graduated from Trempealeau High School. Following high school, he began his career as a truck driver, starting with...
