Obituaries
Elda Mae Erickson, 96, formerly of Arcadia, WI, and also Minneapolis, MN, and New Richmond, WI, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Deerfield Gables Nursing Home in New Richmond, WI.
Elda was born March 7, 1929, to Lewis C. and Lydia L. (Theurer) Kreid in Arcadia, WI. After high school,...
Shelby Pierson of Galesville passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior, February 14, 2026. On that Valentine’s Day, she was joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Bud Pierson, and her precious daughter, Kathy Pierson—no doubt a reunion filled with the love that defined her life....
Shirley Marilyn Stanford, 93, of Blair, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Shirley was born March 20, 1932, in Ladysmith, WI, to Clifford and Mildred Hvass. She was raised on their farm in Kennan, WI. Shirley attended Fairview Country School where her father was...
Mary Alice Semling, 64, of Galesville, passed away February 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by love, after a courageous and unwavering journey with cancer.
Mary was born May 20, 1961, in Whitehall, to Lester and Delores Richer. She grew up in Galesville and attended G-E-T High School. Her roots...
Warren Lee Rhude, 86, died peacefully in his home, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Arbor Lakes Senior Living in Maple Grove, MN. Warren was born in Winona, MN, July 30, 1939, to Percival Orville and Margarethe Ann (Syverson) Rhude.
Warren grew up on the family farm in Arcadia, and graduated from...
Doris Ann Pronschinske, 95, formerly of Waumandee and Arcadia, passed away February 23, 2026, at Sauer Health Care, Winona, MN.
Doris was born December 7, 1930, at home in Bohri’s Valley, Buffalo County, to Emil and Edith (Katzbahn) Schwertel. On September 12, 1950, she was united in marriage to...
Jon Benusa passed away peacefully, Friday, February 20, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side, after a courageous four-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, which Jon faced with strength and grace.
Born Jon Michael Benusa, February 14, 1965, in Arcadia, to John “Jack” and LaVon (Fernholz)...
Josephine “Josie” Marion (Sobotta) Miemietz passed away February 21, 2026, at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center.
Josie was born July 13, 1929, on a farm in North Creek, to Lewis “Lewy” and Mary (Sheperd) Sobotta. Josie attended the one-room North Creek School. She married Edward Miemietz...
Ardelle Kathleen Williamson, born March 25, 1928, in Dover Township, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Married John F. Williamson June 4, 1950. Passed away February 14, 2026, surrounded by family.
Blessed with children: Steve (Kelly) Williamson, Becky (Dana) Chrisinger French, and Dave “Willie” (Vicky)...
Bayard Leroy “Chip” Renninger III passed away February 4, 2026, as the result of injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident.
Chip was born to Bayard II and Marian (Matheson) “Bunny” Renninger, April 8, 1963, in Pennsylvania. After moving to Janesville, WI, he graduated from Janesville Craig High...
