Obituaries
Susan K. Suchla
(10/22/1957 — 7/27/2025)
Instead of the traditional obituary that is the most common, this is a representation of a life lived with courage, determination, and admiration.
Military/Air Force retired of 20+ years, Susan’s realm was primarily served as a registered nurse and medic....
John Waldon Wantlin, 80, of Withee, entered his Heavenly home, Friday, August 1, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center.
John was born April 13, 1945, the son of George and Susan (Schindler) Wantlin in Norfolk, NE. He graduated from Norfolk High School. John was united in marriage to Lovey Anne Young...
Margaret Mary Matchey, 88, of Whitehall, died Monday, July 28, 2025, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.
Margaret was born November 21, 1936, in Whitehall, to August and Mary (Klimek) Morchinek. She married Richard D. Matchey, October 2, 1962, in Independence. Richard preceded Margaret...
Joshua “Josh” Robert Sendelbach, 25, of La Crosse, formerly of Whitehall, died Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Joshua was born May 30, 2000, in Burnsville, MN, to Robert and Audra (Engen) Sendelbach. A graduate of Whitehall Memorial High School, Josh was studying to become a Registered Nurse at Western...
Donald “Don” Ronning, 94, of Ettrick, passed away peacefully, July 25, 2025, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, under the care of Gundersen Hospice.
Donald was born January 29, 1931, in rural Taylor, to Oscar and Julia (Tollefson) Ronning. He was united in marriage to Virginia Johnson, June 27,...
Judy Rombalski, 85, of rural Independence, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 24, 2025, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital, with family by her side.
Judy was born January 6, 1940, in La Crosse, to Kasper and Veronica (Byrne) Underheim. She was raised in Ettrick where her family owned and...
Joseph “Deek” Prokop, 65, of Independence, died Friday, June 27, 2025, at Gundersen Health Center in La Crosse.
Deek was born October 29, 1959, in Whitehall, to Aloizy and Angeline (Sonsalla) Prokop. Deek’s lifelong dream was to be a farmer. This was his biggest accomplishment up until the day he...
Kathryn “Katie” Ellen Lee, 75, of Independence, passed into God’s loving care, July 13, 2025. Despite enduring some tragic circumstances, she felt she had a happy life, surrounded by immeasurable love.
Katie was born to Robert and Rita (Lyga) Helgeson of Independence, July 1, 1950, at Whitehall...
Wayne David Auer, 86, of Trempealeau, passed away peacefully, July 11, 2025, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville.
Wayne was born and raised in Arcadia where he loved exploring the many Auer family businesses and spending time outdoors. He was the son of Lavern and Margaret (Slaby) Auer, and his roots...
David E. “Harry” Harris, 66, of Pine Creek, WI, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, following a 5-year battle with cancer.
David was born September 10, 1958, in Austin, MN, to Robert and Dr. Donna (Meakin) Harris, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School...
