Obituaries
Rose Marie Larson, 87, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022.
Rose was born in Wisconsin, and grew up on a dairy farm. Her career was in banking, where she spent 38 years. Rose “snow birded” for many years, and then settled near her brother in Utah in 2009. Wherever she lived, she was well known for...
Lester Orville Hogden, 91, of Galesville, passed away June 13, 2022, at Gundersen Health System, surrounded by his family.
Lester was born at home, January 28, 1931, in Ettrick, to Neal and Laura Hogden. He was one of five children and attended schools in Upper French Creek and Ettrick. Lester...
John David Paul, 63, of Kearney, NE, was born December 17, 1958, in Trempealeau, to Roger and Lorraine Paul. He went to his heavenly home Friday, June 10, 2022, in Kearney, NE.
John grew up in Trempealeau where he became an avid hunter and fisherman and made lifelong friendships. He graduated...
Donald M. Simmons, 100, of Blair, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 11, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his family.
Don was born December 18, 1921, in Oxford, IA, to William and Bertha (Hasley) Simmons. He was a proud U.S. Marine veteran, serving during World War II from 1944 – 1946. He...
Gertie Evelyn Erickson, 95, of Blair, died Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Gertie was born September 28, 1926, in Ettrick, to Emil and Gina (Tranberg) Onsrud. She married Raymond Erickson, November 16, 1946, at French Creek Lutheran Church in rural Ettrick. Raymond...
Richard “Rick” William Guza, 61, of Arcadia, passed away while at work, Monday, June 6, 2022.
Richard was born November 19, 1960, in Arcadia to Clarence and Celia (Marsolek) Guza. Rick graduated from Independence High School. He was employed at Reedy Concrete in Galesville. Rick took pleasure in...
Dustin Allen “Devil” Cloute passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Tri-County Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Dustin was born November 20, 1973, in Fort Atkinson, to William Cloute and Ann (Peterson) Anderson. He graduated from Whitehall Memorial High School in 1992....
David “Archie” Wolfe died peacefully in his sleep, May 27, 2022.
David was born October 13, 1933, to Emil & Eleanor (Doelle) Wolfe. At the age of eight, David developed a strong work ethic as he filled the shoes of his hospitalized and later deceased father, working on the family farm before...
Francis “Frank” Kutt, 85, of Spotsylvania, VA, and formerly of Arcadia, passed away May 17, 2022.
Frank was born in Arcadia and graduated from Arcadia High School, Class of 1955 While growing up in Arcadia, Frank worked at the Arcadia Newsleader and played substitute saxophone for the Ernie Wreck...
William “Bill” Harold Borchert, 83, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022.
Bill was born April 25, 1939, in Onalaska, to Harold and Maida (Nauman) Borchert. On October 31, 1987, he married Judith M. Sobotta.
As Retiree-of-the-Year, Bill was very proud of his 55 years as an Operating Engineer. His...
