Obituaries
Doris Matchey
Sep 19, 2020
Doris H. Matchey, 81, of Whitehall, WI, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall. Doris was born on December 9, 1938, to Vernon and Florence (Mueller) Buchholz. Doris met the love of her life, Edward J. Matchey, and they married on June 15, 1957, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in North Creek, WI....
Marilyn Sobieck
Aug 31, 2020
Marilyn Jean Sobieck, 77, of Arcadia, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020, at her home under the care of Gundersen Lutheran Hospice. Marilyn was born in Arcadia on April 20, 1943, to Norman and Beatrice (Wivelstad) Dascher. She was raised on Montana Ridge and attended Arcadia Schools. After graduating from high school, Marilyn was united in marriage to Robert...
Kathryn Doelle
Aug 27, 2020
Kathryn "Kay" Mary Doelle, 72, of Fountain City, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at her home in rural Fountain City under the care of Winona Hospice. Kay was born in Winona, MN on November 28, 1947, to Matt and Sarah (Rippley) Pronschinske. Her family moved to a farm in Waumandee, WI, and Kay attended St. Boniface Catholic School....
Christopher Lang
Aug 8, 2020
Christopher James Lang, 50, of Arcadia, WI passed away at his home on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Christopher was born on March 20, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois to Timothy Lang and Penny (Peppard) Lang. Christopher was very smart, funny and loved his friends and making people laugh and smile. He enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with his family....
Gary Haines
Aug 4, 2020
Gary Bernard Haines, 67, of Arcadia, WI passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Gundersen Tri County Hospital in Whitehall, WI. Gary was born on July 7, 1953, in Arcadia to Bensel and Clotilda (Misch) Haines. Gary graduated from Arcadia High School in 1971. On June 17, 1989, Gary married Paula Keilholtz at St. John's UCC Church in Fountain...
Duane Tamke
Aug 4, 2020
Duane "Beak or Smoke" John Tamke, 59, of Arcadia passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at his home. Duane was born on October 3, 1960, in Whitehall, Wisconsin to Albert and Bonnie (Ryan) Tamke. He graduated from Arcadia High School and had been employed by Value Implement in Arcadia. On October 25th, 2010, he married Sally Roskos Sura, in...
Linda Halverson
Aug 1, 2020
Linda L. Halverson, 57, of Galesville, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side in the early morning of Saturday, August 1, 2020. Linda was born in Arcadia on February 24, 1963, to Paul and Ruth (Kujak) Jaszewski and was raised in Dodge. She attended Arcadia High School and graduated with the Class of 1981. After graduation, Linda...
Phyllis Kostner
Jul 17, 2020
On Friday, July 17, 2020, Phyllis Olivia Kostner, 93, was reunited with her husband, John "Jack" Kostner; parents: Frank and Cecilia (Kreye) Reuter; sons: Jon and baby Michael; sisters: Janice Morrison, Ruth Benusa, Mary Lou Fernholz, and Dorothy Weber; brothers: Francis Reuter and Tom Reuter; and great-grandson, Jacob. Phyllis was born on October 24, 1926, in Waumandee. She attended St....
Darlene Meier
Jul 9, 2020
Arcadia, WI. Darlene M. Meier, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020, after a two-year battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. Darlene was born to Janice and Clarence Reedy on August 26, 1944, in Arcadia, WI. She met Everett (Butch) Meier in Saint Paul, MN....and they were united in marriage on August 22, 1964. They moved back to...
Elizabeth Brandtner
Jul 5, 2020
God said I need someone willing to count chickens, chase calves, grow trout for the DNR, and bring gas to a stranded farmer, so God made Betty. God said I need someone gentle enough to kiss the owies of her children and grandchildren, and creative enough to sew diapers for stuffed animals and make hay bales for toy farm implements,...
Diane Lisowski
Jun 16, 2020
Diane Marie Lisowski, 54, of Taylor, and formerly of Arcadia, was welcomed by her dear mother into the Kingdom of God on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse. Diane was born in Whitehall on August 29, 1965, to Roman and Betty (Dahl) Lisowski. She attended school in Independence and graduated with the class of 1984....
Rose Biehl
Jun 9, 2020
Rose Mary Biehl, 73, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse with her daughter and niece by her side. Rose was born in LaFarge on March 17, 1947, to Clarence and Eleanor (Morgan) McDaniel. Her family moved to La Crosse, but a piece of her was always connected...
Bernard Hesch
Jun 9, 2020
Bernard Joseph Hesch, 65, of Arcadia, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at home, surrounded by family, after a long battle with glioblastoma. Bernie was born September 25, 1954, in Arcadia, to Rudolph and Lucille (Dworschak) Hesch. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1972, and had a lifelong and illustrious career as a Heavy Machine Operator, or as his family...
Jon Kostner
Jun 1, 2020
Jon J. Kostner, 65, of Arcadia died on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Jon was born on December 12, 1954, the son of John "Jack" and Phyllis (Reuter) Kostner. He married Sarah Schultz on December 12, 2012. Jon is survived by his wife, Sarah; mother, Phyllis of Holmen; siblings: Bruce (Barb) Kostner of...
Joyce Giemza
May 29, 2020
Joyce Jean Giemza, 87 years old, of Grandview Care Center, where she had been a resident for 6 ½ years, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2020. She was born October 31, 1932, to Albert and Helen (Kotlarz) Schreiber in Buffalo County. She graduated from Arcadia High School in 1951. She married Edward Paul Giemza on May 19, 1953,...
Doris Misch
May 20, 2020
Doris Ann Misch, 85, of Arcadia, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall. Doris was born in La Crosse on January 30, 1935, to Florian and Mary (Hansen) Haines. After graduating from Arcadia High School, she was united in marriage to Donald Skroch at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Arcadia on...
Galen Mueller
May 9, 2020
Galen Lee Mueller, 75, of Arcadia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, from injuries sustained in a logging accident. Galen was born in Arcadia on September 24, 1944, to Walter and Velda (Kube) Mueller. He graduated from Arcadia High School and served in the United States Air Force. On March 8, 1974, Galen was united in marriage to Doris...
Danielle Kuka
May 3, 2020
The world lost a beautiful soul. On Sunday, May 3, 2020, Danielle "Dani" Kuka, 34, left this earth surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Dani had a kind and beautiful soul and would help anyone with anything, even while fighting her battle. She is an inspiration to many, and kept a positive attitude and a smile no...
Jeffery Bawek
May 3, 2020
Jeffery Brian Bawek, 62, of Arcadia, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Jeff was born in Staceyville, IA on November 22, 1957, to Glen and Emmalene (Nelson) Bawek. His family moved to Arcadia, and Jeff graduated from Arcadia High School. After graduating with the class of 1976, Jeff received an Associate's Degree...
Roger Harrison
May 2, 2020
Roger Alan Harrison, 73, of Galesville, WI passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born on October 2, 1946, in Indiana to Theodore and Ruth (Manning) Harrison. He graduated from Independence High School. On June 15, 1968, Roger married Eileen Semb. He was proud to follow in his father's footsteps...