Obituaries

Angeline Breska

Jun 28, 2025

Angeline Dorothy Breska, 91, formerly of Arcadia, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Trempealeau County Health Care Center Nursing Home in Whitehall.

Angie was born in Arcadia on December 16, 1933, to Joseph and Eleanor (Kampa) Wozney. She attended Arcadia Schools and worked at Gleason's Flower Shop in Arcadia.

Angie is survived by her children: Lori (Gordy) of...

Janet Gibbons

Jun 26, 2025

Janet Elaine (Bellock) Gibbons, 89, of Dodge, WI, passed away peacefully on June 26th at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse following a heart aneurysm.

Born to Joseph Roy (Neil or Red) & Emma (Halverson) Bellock in Rushford, MN on March 28, 1936. Janet married Vernon Gibbons on his birthday, Aug 19th, 1954. They raised 7 children on the farm....

Richard Haines

May 27, 2025

Richard F. Haines, 85, of Centerville, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.

A celebration of his life will be held beginning at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Wason's Supper Club, Galesville. Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, rural Arcadia. To express condolences...

Jeremy Ahrndt

May 26, 2025

Jeremy Joseph Ahrndt, 38, of Fountain City, died peacefully in his sleep with family by his side, Monday, May 26, 2025 at his home. Jeremy was born on May 16, 1987 in La Crosse to Dawn Ahrndt and Paul Lisowski. Jeremy moved to the Fountain City school district in elementary school, where he met his lifelong best friend and future...

Randall Schmidt

May 24, 2025

Randall Bernard Schmidt, 69, of Buffalo City, died Saturday, May 24, 2025 at his home.  Randy was born on May 8, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa to Richard and Florence (Dorman) Schmidt.

After graduating from Mound West Tonka High School, he moved to Arcadia and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science Degree from Winona State. From there he began his...

Janice Hamilton

May 19, 2025

Janice Mae Hamilton, 90, of Eau Claire passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at her home under the care of Mayo Clinic Health and Home Hospice.

Janice was born on March 12, 1935, the only child of John and Grace (Waldera) Galuska. She attended school in Arcadia, graduating with the Class of 1953. On July 11, 1953, she married Kaye Don...

LeAnn Hagen

May 15, 2025

LeAnn Grace Hagen, 75, of Arcadia and formerly of Odessa, MN, passed on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at her home.

LeAnn was born in Milbank, SD on December 7, 1949. She grew up in the Corona & Milbank area until her freshman year when she moved to Summit, SD graduating in 1968 from Summit High School.

She moved to Watertown, SD after...

Alicia Ose-Pellowski

Apr 28, 2025

Alicia Mae Ose-Pellowski, 80, of Whitehall, died Monday, April 28, 2025 at her home. Alicia was born on February 3, 1945 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Arnold and Iona (Lee) Ose.

Alicia spent 32 wonderful years with Edward Pellowski and on August, 12, 2018 they were married. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, cross word puzzles, and reading mysteries. Alicia spent...

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 (Jacobs), 60, of Ettrick, WI passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Rhonda, also lovingly known as "Boo" by her family and close friends, was born on October 15, 1964, in La Crosse, WI and grew up in Galesville. She later moved to Blair where she met her devoted husband, Kris Stephenson of almost...

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...