Obituaries

May 15, 2021

Robert "Bob" J. Smith, 60, of Independence WI, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Gundersen- Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI. While this loss was unexpected, his family finds comfort in knowing everything happens for a reason and that he was greeted with love by his wife, Kris, and his father, Claraton. Robert was born on February...

Apr 28, 2021

Ann Katherine Gerke, 80, of Taylor, WI/Parker, AZ, formerly of La Crosse, passed away surrounded by her family at the home of her son, under the phenomenal care of Black River Memorial Hospice.

Ann was born in Caledonia, Minnesota on December 3, 1940, to James and Genevieve (Mechtel) Scanlon.  She was united...

Apr 21, 2021

Mary Lou "Lulu" Kamla,79, formerly of Arcadia, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center. Lulu was born in Arcadia on October 16, 1941, the youngest of 6 children, to Andrew and Frances (Stelmach) Kamla. She graduated from Arcadia High School and attended Eau Claire Technical School majoring in Business Machines and Madison Business School....

Apr 18, 2021

Victor Rudolph Sydlo, 82 of Arcadia, WI died on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at St. Michael’s Assisted Living in Fountain City, WI, under the care of Winona Area Hospice.

Victor was born on October 27, 1938, in Arcadia to Rudolph and Cecelia (Sobish) Sydlo. Victor farmed in rural Arcadia, helped others with custom field work, and also...

Apr 15, 2021

No formal services will be held at this time.

Apr 11, 2021

Lucille “Lucy” W. Pientok, formerly of Arcadia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Ave Maria Place, Callista Court, in Winona, MN.

Lucy was born in the Township of Glencoe, Buffalo County, on May 20, 1937, to Vernon and Florence (Mueller) Buchholz.  Being one of ten children, Lucy grew up knowing the value of family...

Apr 8, 2021

Gary G. Pahl, 79, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and children.  He was born July 17, 1941 to Grant and Jane Pahl, in Arcadia, Wisconsin. Gary grew up in Arcadia where he excelled in athletics and began his lifelong love of fishing and hunting. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1959,...

Apr 2, 2021

Richard Allen George, 84, of Arcadia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary’s Campus, Rochester, Minnesota.

Richard was born in La Crosse on May 5, 1936.  He attended Arcadia Schools and graduated with the Class of 1954.  Richard was united in marriage to Sonja Skroch at Our Lady of Perpetual...

Apr 1, 2021

Rita Bork, 89, of Waumandee, WI passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 1, 2021, at her son's home. Rita was born on February 11, 1932, in Arcadia, WI to Rudolph and Mary (Sendelbach) Pronschinske. She married Cyriac Bork on October 2, 1950, at Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Waumandee, WI. She was very active in...

Mar 30, 2021

Brent David Herbert, 79, of Fergus Falls, MN, died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN. Brent was born in Arcadia, WI on May 17, 1941, along with his twin brother, Bruce, to Gilbert and Laura (Waffle) Herbert. Brent grew up in Arcadia, Downers Grove, IL, and Tucson, AZ, and then back to...

Mar 29, 2021

Theresa M. Wozney, 84, formerly of Arcadia, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Gundersen Tri-County Nursing Home in Whitehall. Theresa was born in Arcadia on May 21, 1936, to Joseph and Eleanor (Kampa) Wozney. She attended Arcadia Schools and was employed with Arcadia Fryers. She was a hard and faithful worker, never missing a day of work,...

Mar 20, 2021

Linda Louise Clark of Trempealeau County WI, formerly of Arcadia, WI, passed away at the age of 69 with her husband and children at her side at 11:45 a.m. on March 20th, 2021. The 2nd of 6 children, Linda was born in August of 1951 at home on the Drietz Century Farm in Ivanhoe, MN to Marcellus and Irene Drietz....

Mar 11, 2021

Lisa Marie Garrett, 49, of Blair, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at her home under the care of Gundersen Health System Hospice.

Lisa was born in Arcadia on April 27, 1971, to Russell “Ray” and Irene (Schultz) Garrett.  She was an avid collector of dream catchers, wolves, porcelain knick-knacks, and all things NASCAR.  In her...

Feb 26, 2021

Angeline Mary Kamrowski, 90, of Galesville/Tamarack, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Angeline was born in Arcadia on December 29, 1930, to Michael and Mary (Obieglo) Bautch.  She was united in marriage to Anton Kamrowski on November 26, 1945, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in...

Feb 20, 2021

Robert James Neitzel, 86, of Blair and formerly of Arcadia died on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, WI. Robert was born on December 30, 1934, in Fountain City to Albert and Mary (Hund) Neitzel. Bob married Eunice Bortle on July 13, 1957. Together they farmed in rural Arcadia and raised 8 children. Bob...

Feb 12, 2021

Judith Marie Barth, 71, formerly of Arcadia, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, where she received outstanding care and compassion from both the Marinuka and Mayo Clinic Hospice staffs. Judy was born in Arcadia on June 17, 1949, to Jerome and Delores (Sobotta) Klink.  After graduating from Arcadia High School, she attended two years...

Feb 10, 2021

Patricia Ann “Pat” Dolan, 77, formerly of Arcadia passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at Brookdale, La Crosse. Pat was born on Aug. 28, 1943, to Dr. Thomas and Elsie (Fitzpatrick) Dolan in Hillsboro, WI.  After graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1961, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Viterbo University in 1965 and her Masters of Education from Winona...

Jan 28, 2021

Bradley David Klonecki, 27, of Blair, and formerly of Arcadia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Brad was born in Arcadia on May 29, 1993, to Randy and Dori (Kutt) Klonecki.  After graduating from high school, Brad went to work learning to pour concrete with his dad. He put his...

Jan 25, 2021

Daniel Lee Fernholz, 70, of Arcadia, passed away on January 25, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, from complications after surgery.

Dan was born on February 10, 1950, in Arcadia to Mark and Margaret (Pyka) Fernholz.  He wed Barbara K. Waldera on July 26, 1969, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arcadia.  Together...

Jan 23, 2021

Barbara Jean Schultz, 66, of Winona, passed away peacefully at her home holding the hand of her loving husband, after a courageous battle with breast cancer, under the care of Winona Area Hospice. Barb was born in Arcadia on November 1, 1954, to Alden and Ardys (Scow) Boberg. After graduating from Arcadia High School, she was united in marriage to...