Obituaries

Mar 31, 2024

Mar 31, 2024

Mark R. Cormack, 72, of Independence, died on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Hope Stay in Holmen under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.Mark was born on August 30, 1951, in Detroit, MI to Eric and Barbara (McLeod) Cormack. After graduating from high school, Mark enlisted into the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam era, being honorably discharged...

Mar 28, 2024

Eleanor Andre, age 96, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born February 8th,1928 in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, to Albert and Agnes (Kampa) Halama. She married William "Bill" Andre on October 1,1951 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Independence. Eleanor was a life-long beautician. She owned and operated a Beauty Shop in Independence for decades. She...

Mar 24, 2024

Janice "Kay" Katherine Wozney, 83, of Independence, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System- St. Mary's Campus in Rochester.

Kay was born in rural Fountain City on November 26, 1940, to Raymond and Irene (Kotlarz) Kujak. She was united in marriage to Joseph "JoJo" Wozney on December 1, 1962, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arcadia, and together...

Mar 19, 2024

Norman D. Johnson, 87, of Eleva, WI died Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Luther Campus in Eau Claire. He was born May 29, 1936, in Chimney Rock, the son of Clarence and Minnie (Knudtson) Johnson.

Norman was baptized and confirmed at Chimney Rock Lutheran Church. He attended Chimney Rock school and Independence High School.  Norman married Kathleen...

Feb 21, 2024

Ted A. Suchla, 53, of Coon Valley and formerly of Independence, died on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Independence.

Ted was born on January 13, 1971, to Ernest and Beatrice (Zilla) Suchla and raised in Independence. After graduating high school in Independence, Ted became a man of many talents. He was a truck driver, a carpenter on the side throughout his...

Feb 18, 2024

 Randall “Randy” J. Sluga, 58, of Eau Claire and formerly of Independence, died at his home on Sunday, February 18, 2024.

Randy was born on November 9, 1965, to Robert and Karen Sluga and raised in Independence. In school, Randy excelled at wrestling; making 2 high school state appearances and earning the Badger State Award as a senior.  Randy continued to...

Jan 29, 2024

Dale O. Franson, 78, of Strum, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, January 29, 2024, after a short battle with cancer under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Dale was born June 12, 1945, in Whitehall to Otis and Mae (Anderson) Franson. He valued hard work from an early age. He worked on the...

Dec 17, 2023

Irene T. Helgeson, 94, of Independence, passed away on December 17, 2023, at Our House Senior Memory Care in Eau Claire.

Irene was born on October 22, 1929, to John and Emma (Susa) Bautch. Irene married the love of her life, Virgil Helgeson, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on October 4, 1952. Together they had three boys:...

Dec 4, 2023

Garrett Noble Huff, 37, of Blue River WI, formally of Independence WI, passed away December 4, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1986 In Eau Claire WI to Dennis and Kari Huff

Garrett grew up farming alongside his family on their dairy farm, and if he wasn't busy with that, you could catch him riding dirt bikes with his...

Dec 2, 2023

Roland G. Kulig, 86, of Independence, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Grandview Care Center in Blair under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Roland was born on the farm on February 22, 1937, to William and Julia (Kwosek) Kulig. He attended schools in Independence into high school until a fire destroyed their...

Nov 29, 2023

Lucille A. Sosalla passed away peacefully at the Pigeon Falls Nursing Home, Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Born September 2, 1933 and was 90 years old.  Lucille was a woman that loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Lucille was a lifetime member of S. S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Rosary Society, and the Women’s Auxiliary.  She enjoyed...

Nov 17, 2023

     Joseph Bruce ‘Joe’ Hunn, 90, of Mahomet, IL and formerly of Columbia, MO, died on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Bridle Brook Assisted Living surrounded by his loved ones. He had late onset Parkinson’s Disease and a brief diagnosis with an aggressive cancer before he passed.

     Joe was born in St. Paul, MN on March 12,...

Nov 5, 2023

Patricia Krage, 87, formerly of Independence, died at Brookside Care Center in Kenosha, WI on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

 

Patricia was born in Fountain City on July 30, 1936, the daughter of Daniel and Esther (Walski) Duellman. She married Leighton Krage on August 29, 1959. She received a teaching degree after 3 years of study at Winona State College...

Nov 4, 2023

Jacqueline "Jackie" Pientok died on November 4, 2023, at the age of 87. Jackie was born August 12th, 1936 in Arcadia, Wisconsin to Roy and Angeline (Swietz) Dworschak. She married Art Pientok in May of 1960 and moved to Independence, Wisconsin. She and Art farmed until his death August 5, 1995. Jackie worked in retail in her early years at...

Oct 13, 2023

Anthony J. Brickner passed away after a long battle with cancer late Friday evening, on October 13, 2023, while at home with his loving wife Carol by his side.

Tony was born September 8, 1945, in Red Wing, MN to Ernest and Marie Brickner. He met his high school sweetheart, Marion Olson, in Independence, WI and they were married on...

Sep 26, 2023

Mickey Lee Oium, 53, of Menomonie, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie. 

Mick was born on August 2, 1970 in Mondovi, though grew up with his mom and 5 siblings in Eleva and Strum.  In high school, Mick was involved in various sports including football, basketball and baseball.  After graduating from Eleva-Strum...

Sep 10, 2023

Bernice "Bea" J. Skroch, 96, of Independence, died on Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by her children at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center, rural Whitehall.

Bernice was born in rural Independence on July 9, 1927, to John and Frances (Miemietz) Klimek. Bea learned the value of hard work at a young age. She worked at various jobs waitressing, cooking,...

Sep 3, 2023

 

On September 3, 2023 we had to sadly say goodbye to Larry Douglas Beaver Petschen from Whitehall, Wisconsin.  Larry was born on November 28, 1971 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Larry and Sheryl Piggie. 

Most of his life Larry worked as a chef.  He enjoyed drawing, xbox and sharing wisdom.  At the time of his death Larry worked at...

Aug 28, 2023

LeRoy H. Nelson, 94, of Colfax, died on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Chippewa Valley in Bloomer.

LeRoy was born on the family farm in Dover Township, Buffalo County on April 12, 1929, to Terrence and Aphel (Sandaker) Nelson. He was united in marriage to Doris Johnson on April 22, 1950, in Osseo, WI. In December...