Obituaries

Jan 25, 2022

Leroy J. Pyka, 79, of Arcadia, died on January 25, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. Leroy was born in Arcadia on December 30, 1942, to Paul and Irene (Sonsalla) Pyka. After graduating from high school, Leroy worked at various local farms including the Temke and Sonsalla Farms, as well as helping Jim Schultz for many years....

Jan 19, 2022

Vera Elfrieda-Elsie Motszko, 98, of Arcadia passed away on January 19, 2022, at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall, Wisconsin. Vera was born in Fountain City, WI on July 25, 1923, to Earl and Lena (Krause) Stevens. She graduated from Arcadia High School in May 1940, and married Peter R. Motszko on October 23, 1940, at St. Stanislaus parsonage. Together...

Jan 11, 2022

William "Bill" T. Boland, 71, of Arcadia, died on January 11, 2022. He was born October 22, 1950, in Wabasha, MN to William and Florence (Ramelow) Boland. Survivors include his wife: Pam; daughter: Kelli (Dustin) Pfennig; grandsons: Jace and Rylan Pfennig; siblings: Nancy (Donald) Bernstein, Cindy (Michael) Hartman, Terry (Laurie) Boland, James Boland, John Boland, and Timothy (Susan) Boland;...

Jan 7, 2022

Antonette "Toni" Marie Schock, 79, of Arcadia passed away peacefully at her home under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice. Antonette was born on May 17, 1942, in Arcadia to Anthony "Tony" and Josephine (Brom) Pehler. Toni graduated from Arcadia High School and married Ricardo "Rick" Schock on July 11, 1964. Together they raised three children: Julie, Patrick and...

Dec 15, 2021

Janet F. Novotny, 75, of Cochrane, died on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System- Eau Claire.

Janet was born on October 15, 1946, in Winona, MN to William and Florence (Gahnz) Staak.  She attended Cochrane-Fountain City Schools and earned top honors in her graduating class as well as being chosen for majorette in the...

Dec 8, 2021

Kathleen Rose "Tootie" Nelson, 71, of Cochrane passed away on December 8, 2021, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Kathy was born on July 25, 1950, to Peter and Violet (Kalina) Boltz, in Arcadia, Wisconsin. Kathy graduated from Arcadia High School and had been employed at Wincraft in Winona. She married Nalmer Nelson and later divorced. Kathy...

Dec 8, 2021

Rudolph Anthony Pronschinske Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021 in the care of St. Croix Hospice at Grand View Care Center in Blair, WI. He was born on the farm in Hesch Valley in Waumandee to Rudolph and Mary (Sendelbach) Pronschinske Sr. He was baptized at St. Boniface where he attended grade school. He graduated from Arcadia...

Dec 3, 2021

Jeffery "Rubs" A. Roberts, 54, of Arcadia, died on Friday, December 3, 2021, unexpectedly at his home. Jeff was born on June 18, 1967, in St. Charles, Minnesota to Robert "Bob" and Virginia "Gini" (Bradley) Roberts. After graduation, Jeff followed an opportunity to move to Connecticut to manage a Convenience Store, which allowed him to experience the East Coast...

Nov 24, 2021

Margaret Rita Gandyra, 74, of Arcadia died peacefully at home under the care of Gundersen Home Hospice on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Margaret was born in Winona on February 27, 1947, to Elmer and Lucille (Schollmeier) Wolfe. After graduating from high school, Margaret was employed as a bookkeeper for Garden Valley Feed Store and Creamery until meeting her husband,...

Nov 10, 2021

Deloris Ann Konkel, 82, of Holmen and formerly of Arcadia/Dodge, died on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at her Hearten House home under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.

Deloris was born on November 29, 1938, in Dodge, to Joseph F. and Helen (Susa) Jaszewski.  After graduating from Arcadia High School, Deloris was united in marriage to John...

Nov 9, 2021

Bernice Ruth Soppa, 93, formerly of Arcadia, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Grandview Care Center in Blair. Bernice was born on March 4, 1928, in the Township of Burnside, Wisconsin to Peter and Anna (Palkowski) Killian. She was united in marriage to Conrad Soppa on November 27, 1944, and though the couple later divorced, they were blessed...

Nov 3, 2021

Alfred George Schlesser, 89, of Arcadia, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Gundersen Tri- County Hospital in Whitehall. Alfred was born on August 29, 1932, at St. Ann's Hospital in La Crosse, WI to George and Cordelia (Rebhahn) Schlesser. He graduated from Arcadia High School and continued farming the land that he grew up on. He was united...

Oct 28, 2021

Alvera "Ellie" Evone Klonecki, 79, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. Ellie was born on April 24, 1942, in International Falls, Minnesota to Alvin and Ella (Kolve) Dahl. She was united in marriage to Richard Joseph Klonecki on May 23, 1960, in St. Charles, Minnesota. They began their journey together...

Oct 18, 2021

Gerald Patrick "Jerry" Wolfe, 55, of Arcadia passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 18, 2021. Jerry was born on March 30, 1966, on his sister Jean's birthday, in Arcadia to Gerald "Chalky" and Grace (Sonsalla) Wolfe. Jerry graduated from Arcadia High School where he had played baseball and basketball, and going on to play softball. He then...

Oct 12, 2021

Delores Agatha Thomas, 87, of Dodge, passed away surrounded by her family on October 12, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse. Delores was born on January 31, 1934, to Robert and Amelia (Goroski) Wicka. After graduating from high school, Delores was united in marriage to Marcel Thomas on November 14, 1953, at Sacred Heart Parish in...

Oct 7, 2021

Shirley Ann Finner, 82, formerly of Arcadia, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the Grandview Care Center in Blair.

Shirley was born in Arcadia on June 11, 1939, to Clarence and Ethel (Klein) Metzler.  After graduating from Arcadia High School, Shirley went on to earn her Bachelor’s of Science in Education and began teaching elementary...

Oct 3, 2021

Theresa Rose Zastrow, 86, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 3, 2021, under the care of St. Croix Home Hospice. Theresa was born in Buffalo County on June 4, 1935 to La Verne and Clara (Thompson) Wieland. She was united in marriage to Raymond Zastrow on February 22, 1952 at Lyster...

Oct 3, 2021

Lucinda "Cindy" Mary (Boese) Haines, 58, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 3, 2021, after her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, with her loved ones by her side. Cindy was born on September 30, 1963, in Bloomer, WI to Walter and Doris (Fehr) Boese. After graduating from Bloomer High School, Cindy attended Chippewa Valley...

Oct 1, 2021

Michael Edward Lisowski, 37, of Eau Claire passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 1, 2021. Michael was born on April 10, 1984, to Diane Lisowski and Todd Suchla in Arcadia. He was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church in Arcadia where his family is deeply rooted. Michael graduated with the class of 2003 at Gilmanton High School, where he developed...

Sep 19, 2021

Clifford "Cliff" C. Suchla, 91, of Arcadia, passed away early Sunday morning September 19, 2021, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN. Cliff was born June 14, 1930, in Arcadia, Wisconsin to Aloyse Suchla Sr. and Mary (Kampa) Suchla. He was united in marriage to Elaine Dworschak on October 27, 1956, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waumandee, WI. A...