Obituaries
Mary Kathryn Simerson, 90, life-long resident of Trempealeau, passed away, surrounded by her family, September 14, 2022, at Riverside Transitional Care Center in La Crosse.
Mary was born August 15, 1932, to Dominic and Margaret (Sullivan) Jessessky. She graduated from Healy Memorial High School...
Marion Rose Earney, 89, of Waumandee, died September 11, 2022, at the Bluffview Memory Care Center in Holmen.
Marion was born June 29, 1933, in Arcadia, to Thomas and Martha (Klonecki) Suchla. Marion went to school in Arcadia, then began nursing at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Arcadia. On May 14,...
“My farm is a heaven; Here dwells rest, security and happiness.”
Garthe Ray Duxbury, 64, of Pigeon Falls, passed away September 5, 2022, at his farm.
Garthe was born January 8, 1958, in La Crosse, to Phyllis and Larry Duxbury. He was the first of four children. Garthe’s schooling took him across...
Rudolph P. Gamroth, 92, of Independence, passed to eternal life, Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Rudolph was born January 9, 1930, in Independence, to Roman and Katherine (Libowski) Gamroth. After graduating from high school, Rudolph enlisted into the U.S. Army, and served during the Korean War....
Debra Lyn Holstad, 72, of Whitehall, died Friday, September 2, 2022, in her home.
Debra was born January 9, 1950, in Arcadia, to Ivan and Harriet (Moen) Hanson. She married Rickey A. Holstad Sr., April 12, 1969, at Fagernes Lutheran Church in rural Blair. Rickey preceded Debra in death November...
Karen Louise Harris, 78, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully and went home to her Lord, Friday, September 2, 2022, after a battle with cancer.
Karen was born October 31, 1943, in Arcadia, to Allen and Anthelma (Katzbahn) Dorn. She was a 1961 graduate of Arcadia High School. Karen married in 1962,...
LeRoy E. Anderson, 91, of Holmen, and formerly of Galesville, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 5, 2022.
LeRoy was born to Edward and Luella (Twesme) Anderson in rural Ettrick and was an only child. He attended Smith Country School and graduated from Galesville High School. In 1950, LeRoy...
Dorothy Ann Guenther, 89, of Rochester, MN, died September 5, 2022, at The Homestead of Rochester Senior Living.
Dorothy was born July 25, 1933, to Jennings and Lenora (Brenengan) Holstad in Galesville. Dorothy grew up in Galesville and graduated from high school in 1951. She went on to attend La...
Shirley Ann Halama, 61, passed away September 2, 2022, from breast cancer.
Shirley was born the daughter of Edward and Donna Mae Halama. She graduated from Ss. Peter and Paul grade school and went on to graduate from Independence High School in 1979. Shirley dedicated her life to helping people....
Edwin “Ed” Fairchild, 79, of Canby, MN, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home near Canby.
Edwin was born March 23, 1943, in Canby, MN, to parents Mark and Annie (Christianson) Fairchild. He was raised on the Canby farm with his brothers and sisters: Evelyn, Ivan, Daniel, Lester,...
