Obituaries
Merlin T. Lebakken, 82, was born in La Crosse, November 6, 1937, to Lewis and Agnes (Moen) Lebakken. He passed away August 13, 2020, at his home in Stoughton.
Merle grew up on a dairy farm near Galesville, with his parents, four brothers and a sister. It was a life he cherished and he maintained ...
Dr. Leon James “Bud” English, 96, of Winona, MN., passed away peacefully, Monday, August 10, 2020, at his home.
Dr. English was born October 9, 1923, in Arcadia, to Dr. William Edward and Hazel Mary (Taberner) English. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1942, and went on to serve in the U.S...
Edwin (Ed) Sullivan, 82, of Onalaska, and formerly of Trempealeau, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Gundersen Health System, after a long and courageous battle with Inclusion Body Myositis.
Survivors include his wife, Sally; daughters: Kathy (Alan) Van Vleet, Sara (Shane) Stoner and Paula Stoner...
Carl J. Lee, 84, of Margate, FL., and formerly of Independence, died July 7, 2020, in his home.
Carl was born October 18, 1935, in Strum, to Carl J. and Helen (Johnson) Lee. He graduated from Independence High School, Class of 1953. After a stint in the U.S. Army, Carl went on to attend UW-Eau...
Audrey J. Moen, 82, of Blair, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at her home.
Audrey was born March 9, 1938, in Whitehall, to Alden and Ruth (Hanvold) Lyngen. She married Clifford Moen, June 8, 1963. They were married until Clifford passed away in August of 1988. Audrey remained on...
Henry Horner Keil, 87, of Whitehall, and formerly of Alma Center, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020, in his home.
Henry was born February 20, 1933, in DuBois, IL., to Theodore and Faye (Polley) Keil Sr. He married Donna R. Oppergard, July 23, 1955, in Evanston, IL. Donna preceded Henry in death,...
Gary Bernard Haines, 67, of Arcadia, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Gundersen Tri County Hospital in Whitehall.
Gary was born July 7, 1953, in Arcadia to Bensel and Clotilda (Misch) Haines. Gary graduated from Arcadia High School in 1971. On June 17, 1989, Gary married Paula Keilholtz at...
Duane “Beak or Smoke” John Tamke, 59, of Arcadia passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at his home.
Duane was born October 3, 1960, in Whitehall, to Albert and Bonnie (Ryan) Tamke. He graduated from Arcadia High School and had been employed by Value Implement in Arcadia. On October 25, 2010, he...
Sharon Helene Sampson, 82, of Hixton, passed away July 30, 2020, while under the care of Black River Memorial Hospice.
Sharon was born June 9, 1938, to Jens and Ila Staff of Pigeon Falls. She was the second of nine children and their only daughter. She enjoyed growing up on the farm in Big Slough...
Janice “Jan” Mae (Hansen) Schmitt died peacefully on July 19, 2020, after having suffered an intracranial hemorrhage. She passed listening to what she loved best…expressions of love from her children, and a live recording of the Grateful Dead. Above all things, Jan was a fierce and loving mother...