Obituaries

Eugene Wachs

Nov 14, 2018

Eugene "Gene" E. Wachs, 83, of Arcadia, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. Gene was born in Winona, Minnesota on March 8, 1935, to Elmer and Lisette (Koetz) Wachs. He graduated from Winona Senior High school in 1953. He received a BS in Business Education in 1957 and a Master's Degree...

Emily Kampa

Nov 12, 2018

Emily Kathleen Kampa, 36, of Winona, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018, unexpectedly from medical complications in her home. She was born on June 6, 1982, in Arcadia to Geary and Kathleen (Hildebrandt) Kampa. Emily graduated with the class of 2000 from Cochrane-Fountain City High School, participating in drama, art, choir, volleyball, and was selected as her class Homecoming...

Wayne Schock

Nov 5, 2018

Wayne M. Schock, 72, of Galesville, WI died on Monday, November 5, 2018, at his home. Wayne was born on March 24, 1946, in Arcadia to Evarist and Bernadine "Gerny" (Urbick) Schock Sr. Wayne attended Arcadia High School. He entered the U.S. Army on October 26, 1965, and was honorably discharged on October 26, 1967. He married Donna M. Greenwold...

Martin Matchey

Sep 28, 2018

Martin (Marty) Matchey-beloved husband, father, and grandfather-died peacefully at home on Friday, September 28, 2018. He is survived by his wife Joan, daughters Kristi Obmascher, Karyn Matchey, and Mari Jo Ulrich, grandson Quinn Grovesteen Matchey, and son-in-law Jeff Ulrich. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Ella Matchey, in-laws Carl and Marian Nelson, and son-in-law Mike Obmascher....

Ross Ottum

Sep 18, 2018

Per his request, no formal services will be held.

Larry Urbick

Sep 14, 2018

Larry Gene Urbick 74, of Marshfield, WI and formerly Arcadia died with his family by his side, on Friday, September 14, 2018. Larry was born on May 28, 1944, in Galesville, WI to Lambert and Clarice (Bjorge) Urbick. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Arcadia, WI. Larry graduated from Arcadia High School in 1962 and received...

Betty Knutson

Sep 13, 2018

Betty Jane Knutson, 72, of Arcadia died on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Franciscan Health System in La Crosse. Betty was born on March 22, 1946, in Arcadia to Lambert and Clarice (Bjorge) Urbick. Betty married Howard S. Knutson on September 5, 1964, at Christ Lutheran Church in Arcadia. She was a home maker, wife, mother, grandmother and...

Jeffrey Anderson

Aug 29, 2018

Jeffrey E. Anderson, 62 of Arcadia passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born on March 9, 1956, in Stanley, WI to Lyman and Evelyn Anderson. He married Roxanne Slaby on September 9, 1978 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waumandee, WI. They were married just short of 40 years...

Edward Pellowski

Aug 13, 2018

Edward Roy Pellowski, 88, of Arcadia, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018, at the Grandview Care Center in Blair. Ed was born in Dodge on August 12, 1930, to Albert and Anastasia (Gostkowski) Pellowski. He was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Parish, where he was baptized and confirmed. Ed farmed all of his life and enjoyed honest work...

Marjorie Kube

Aug 8, 2018

Marjorie M. Kube, 94, of Arcadia died on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Marjorie was born on February 29, 1924, in Buffalo County, Wisconsin to Lewis and Ida (Tamke) Zeller. She farmed for 30 years, worked at Arcadia Industries, and was a CNA at St. Joseph's Hospital for over 20 years. Marj was the...

Thomas Woychik

Jul 15, 2018

Thomas Albert Woychik, 63, of Arcadia, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System- St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN. Tom was born in Arcadia on April 14, 1955, to Leroy and Faith (Reedy) Woychik. After attending Arcadia Schools, Tom created his own Excavating Company, Woychik Construction, and took pride in his work that built a...

Marion Rossa

Jun 30, 2018

Marion B. Rossa, 92 of Blair and formerly Arcadia died on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Grandview Care Center in Blair. She was born on October 25, 1925, to Urban and Mary Skroch in Independence, WI. Marion and Joe Rossa Jr. married on May 4, 1949, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence. Marion and Joe farmed for...

David Ruff

Jun 29, 2018

David Harlen Ruff, 67, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 29, 2018. David was born on July 12, 1950, to Harlen and Phyllis (Johnson) Ruff, of Arcadia, WI. After graduating from Arcadia High School, he honorably served in the US Army from 1969 to 1971. He married Arlene Bjorge on April 17, 1971 and...

Devon Lalond

Jun 12, 2018

Devon Rain LaLond, 22, passed away at his home on June 12, 2018. Devon was born July 23, 1995, in Libertyville Illinois to Tabby Widdicombe and Jeffrey LaLond. He worked at Ashley Furniture Industries in Arcadia Wisconsin. He leaves behind his mother Tabatha Widdicombe, father Robert Widdicombe, his 8 siblings Natasha Bleskacek (Lucas), Anthony LaLond (Kalli), Brandon Widdicombe, Rebecca Widdicombe...

Herman Misch

Jun 10, 2018

Herman Misch passed away on Jun 10, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here. Visitation

JUN 14. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

Holy Family Parish 223 Maple Street Arcadia, WI 54612

Irene Guenther

Jun 10, 2018

Irene B. Guenther, 94, of Blair and formerly of Waumandee, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Gundersen Tri-County Memorial Hospital in Whitehall, WI. Irene was born on July 30, 1923, to Thomas A. and Mary (Konter) Pumpuch in Independence. She was united in marriage to Albert Herman Guenther, Sr. on October 12, 1940, at Little Brown Church in...

Herman Misch

Jun 9, 2018

Arcadia, WI Herman P. Misch, age 90, of Arcadia joined his family in heaven after passing away on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Gundersen Tri-County care Center in Whitehall where he had made many friends the short time he was there. Herman was born April 13, 1928, to Paul and Katherine (Bisek) Misch in Arcadia. Herman went to school in...

Marion Engstad

Jun 5, 2018

A full obituary will be provided soon.

James Losinski

Jun 2, 2018

James "Chinski" P. Losinski, 61, of Arcadia, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Jim was born on June 1, 1957, to James S. Sr., and Evelyn P. (Tamke) Losinski. After graduating from Arcadia High School in 1975, Jim went to work at Ashley Furniture, recently retiring after 41 years of service. He...

David Fanello

May 20, 2018

David Eugene Fanello, 58, of Onalaska, passed away on May 20, 2018, in Onalaska. He was born January 16, 1960, in La Crosse, to Eugene and Joan(Isbell) Fanello. He attended Gale Ettrick Trempealeau high school. Dave married Shelly Olsen and together they welcomed their son, D.J. and daughter, Doniel. They were later divorced but remained friends and confidants until the...