Obituaries

Wayne Bautch

Apr 26, 2025

Wayne Bautch, a veteran of the Berlin Crisis and longtime resident of Arcadia, passed away suddenly on April 26, 2025. Bucky, as he was known to many in the area, was born July 30, 1942, to Ben Bautch and Anna Bautch, née Fonfara. He attended Arcadia High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army.

On June 9,...

Jo Anne Lisowski

Apr 19, 2025

Jo Anne M. Lisowski, 81, of Arcadia, died peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in her home.

Jo Anne was born on April 22, 1943, to Palmer and Margie (Christenson) Scow. On August 8, 1964, she married Andrew P Lisowski at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and together had two children, Debra and Daniel. Jo Anne shared...

Eva Gamoke

Apr 9, 2025

Eva Jane Gamoke, 75, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully at her home on April 9th, 2025.

Eva was born July 18, 1949, to Francis and Eunice Patten of Ettrick, WI. She, along with her older sister Pat, younger brother Terry and sister Sue had a good childhood growing up in the small town of Ettrick.

After graduating from Gale - Ettrick High...

Li Ann "LaLa" Korpal

Apr 4, 2025

Li Ann Slaby Korpal “LaLa” to her many, many friends. Loved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, FRIEND to everyone.

Born March 30, 1962 in St Joseph Hospital, Arcadia. Died April 4, 2025 age 63 on the Slaby family farm/homestead Lewis Valley, Arcadia.

Married Jerry Boberg and later divorced. Married to Don Korpal. Children Jason (friend Ricky) Boberg, Dustin Boberg (deceased 3-08-2003), Denielle...

Rhonda Stephenson

Mar 29, 2025

Rhonda Marie Stephenson, 60, of Ettrick and formerly of Blair/Galesville, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

A Celebration of Rhonda's Life will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Redsten Shelter at Orville Dusso Park (Ettrick Ball Field Park). A full obituary will be provided soon.

To express condolences...

Robert Dorn

Mar 21, 2025

Robert "Bob" Emil Dorn, 69, of Arcadia, died Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Trempealeau County Healthcare Center, Whitehall.

Bob was born in Arcadia on August 18, 1955, to Emil and Marian (Feltes) Dorn. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1974. In 1979, he married Julie Halverson and they had one daughter, Sarah. They later divorced.

Bob...

Ethel (Krumholz) Kelley

Mar 8, 2025

Ethel (Krumholz) Kelley joined her family in Heaven on March 8, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1925 in Fountain City, Wisconsin to Dora and Emil Abts. The 6th of 7 girls and 3 sons, it was a busy, loving childhood. She attended school in Fountain City, after graduating from High School she trained and worked in Winona, Mn...

Michael Kirtley

Feb 25, 2025

Michael Jason Kirtley, 45, of Black River Falls, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2025. Born on April 10, 1979, in Aurora, Illinois, Mike was a genuinely kind-hearted soul who brought joy to everyone around him. He had a passion for nature, enjoying hiking, fishing trips, and kayaking. Mike was known for his grilling skills-his grilled chicken was the best!

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Alvin Fernholz

Feb 20, 2025

Alvin J. Fernholz, 89, of Arcadia, died on February 20, 2025, at Hope Stay Assisted Living in Holmen, under the care of St. Croix Hospice. 

Alvin was born in rural Arcadia on February 19, 1936, to Albert and Cecelia (Malesytcki) Fernholz. He was united in marriage to Clarice Lisowski on October 3, 1959, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arcadia. Together...

Larry Rebich

Feb 12, 2025

Larry Stephen Rebich, 72, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Gundersen Tri County Hospital in Whitehall.

Larry is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Wegner); children, Tracey (Kyle), Josh (Brittany), Kassundra (Eric), and Phillip (Jade); 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Rebich; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Janet Smith

Feb 10, 2025

Janet Irene Smith, 88, of Arcadia, died Monday, February 10, 2025 at her home. Born on June 20, 1936, in Independence, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Carl and Mary (Symicek) Matchey.

Janet attended Farmers School in Traverse Valley and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School. She graduated from Independence High School in 1954 and went on to...

Rodney Allemann

Feb 3, 2025

Rodney Flury Allemann, 84, of Town of Montana, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on May 23, 1940, to the late Emil and Sylvia (Flury) Allemann. He was a 1958 graduate of Arcadia High School who then started his career as a...

Anna Mae "Marie" Conrad

Feb 2, 2025

Anna Mae "Marie" Conrad, 85, of Arcadia, died peacefully under the care of St. Croix Hospice on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Grandview Care Center in Blair.

Marie was born on February 8, 1939, to Paul and Euphrosine (Giemza) Sobieck. Raised in rural Independence, Marie attended S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic School and graduated from Independence High School. She...

Thomas Pyka

Jan 29, 2025

Thomas Pyka,75, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Tom's journey began on November 26, 1949, born in Arcadia to Peter and Marion Pyka. He attended Saint Stan's Catholic School and Arcadia High School where his years were filled with sports, best friends and many trips picking up the ladies...

Marilyn Boberg

Jan 19, 2025

Marilyn Ann Boberg, 87, of Arcadia, died Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital. Marilyn was born on April 18, 1937 in Alma, Wisconsin to Lester and Marie (Duellman) Conrad. She graduated from Arcadia High School. On June 25, 1955 she married Ralph Boberg at OLPH Catholic Church and together, they were blessed with 41 years of marriage before...

David Herrmann

Jan 14, 2025

David Rudolph Herrmann passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the age of 86. He was born on May 13, 1938 in Arcadia, WI to Rudolph and Lavina (Mueller) Herrmann. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1956, joined the U.S. Army and served three years in California, Germany and Georgia. Upon honorable discharge in 1959, he met his wife...

Robert Sobieck

Jan 10, 2025

Robert "Bob" Sobieck, 82, of Arcadia, died on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by family at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Bob was born on April 21, 1942, on his family's farm in rural Independence to Paul and Euphrosine (Giemza) Sobieck. While farming was his true passion, he also worked as a logger. He was united in marriage to Marilyn...

Ruth Wegman

Jan 6, 2025

Ruth Ann Wegman, 78, of Arcadia, died peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, in Blair under the outstanding care of Grandview Care Center and St. Croix Hospice. 

Ruth was born on December 6, 1946 to Paul and Euphrosine (Giemza) Sobieck. She was raised on their family farm in rural Independence. On January 25, 1964 she married Donald Wegman at Saints Peter...

Vilas Kamrowski

Dec 31, 2024

Vilas James Kamrowski, 72, of rural Galesville, died on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Vilas was born in Arcadia on November 3, 1952, to Joseph and Elaine (Breining) Kamrowski. He grew up on his family farm and learned the value of hard work. He was employed at various places and became a "Jack of all...

Harold Manley

Dec 24, 2024

Harold LeDel Manley, 93, of Arcadia, passed away on December 24, 2024 at home with his family.

He was born November 16, 1931, the son of Wayne and Mabel Manley in Stutsman County Pingree North Dakota.

He graduated from Pingree High School. He entered the Navy in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1956.

On June 10, 1959 he married...