Obituaries
Marion Waldera
Aug 22, 2024
Marion M. Waldera, 93, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center.
Marion was born on the farm in rural Arcadia on July 25, 1931, to John and Monica (Suchla) Motszko. She was united in marriage to Severin J. Waldera on June 13, 1949, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church where she was a...
Logan Conrad
Aug 15, 2024
Logan N. Conrad, 16, of Arcadia, passed away as the result of an automobile accident on August 15, 2024. He is the beloved son of Rollie and Dana (Derks) Conrad and cherished brother of Lauren Conrad. Born November 18, 2007 in Novosibirsk, Russia and was welcomed to the loving arms of his parents, sister, and the Conrad and Derks families...
Jerome Bisek
Aug 13, 2024
Jerome “Butch” E. Bisek, 88, of Arcadia, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home. Jerome was born on the family farm, rural Arcadia, on June 2, 1936, to Adam and Gertrude (Skroch) Bisek. He enlisted into the United States Army in 1955, where he was stationed at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas. After his honorable discharge in 1957, Jerome...
Brandon Sonsalla
Aug 4, 2024
Brandon Sonsalla, 39, died at his home farm on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Brandon was born in Arcadia on September 14, 1984, to Gerard and Winifred (Lundberg) Sonsalla. He graduated from Arcadia High School in May, 2003. Brandon excelled in football where he started for the team for three years. He was named All-Conference player two years, Honorable Mention All-State,...
Mary Jane Wolfe
Aug 2, 2024
On August 2, 2024, Mary Jane Wolfe was called home to our Lord, leaving behind a family who will forever cherish her memory. Born in Arcadia, WI, on September 12, 1937, Mary Jane lived a vibrant life dedicated to her family and others. She was married to her high school sweetheart, David Wolfe, for 64 years until his passing.
Growing...
Frank Sonsalla
Aug 1, 2024
Frank George Sonsalla, 97, of Arcadia, died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Grandview Care Center in Blair with family holding his hand. Frank was born on September 7, 1926 to George and Clara (Giemza) Sonsalla. Growing up on the family farm, Frank developed a strong work ethic and a passion for carpentry. Early in life he ventured to the Dakotas...
George Theisen
Jul 30, 2024
George Theisen, 75, formerly of Arcadia, passed away suddenly at his home on July 30, 2024. Born at St. Joseph's Hospital to George and Elizabeth (Baecker) Theisen, George graduated from St. Aloysius Elementary School and Arcadia High School, enlisted in the United States Army, and served in Vietnam. He married Nancy Ammann and they had a daughter: Tracy (Dan) Johnson...
Patricia Killian
Jul 28, 2024
Patricia Ann Killian, 84, of Winona, died peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on March 20, 1940, to Adam Sr. and Alvina (Justin) Reuter. She attended St. Boniface School in Waumandee, WI, and graduated from Arcadia High School. She married Donald P. Killian on July 11, 1959. Together they raised five children, first living...
Michael "Mike" Klimek
Jul 23, 2024
Michael “Mike” G. Klimek, 61, of Holmen and formerly of Arcadia, died peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Mike was born on July 18, 1963, to Joan (Kokott) Lyons and Gus Klimek and raised in Minneapolis/St. Paul area. After highschool, Mike enlisted and served proudly in the United...

Kevin Michael Slaby
Jul 17, 2024
Kevin Michael Slaby, 56, of Prescott and formerly of Arcadia, died on July 17, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Private family services will be held at a later date. Wozney-Killian Funeral Home, Arcadia, is assisting his family with arrangements.
Harold Hoesley
Jul 10, 2024
On Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, Harold Hoesley, age 83, passed away peacefully at home in Tellico Village, Tennessee. Beloved husband of Carol for 60 years. Father of Bridgette Ganter of Cary, NC, and Craig Hoesley and his wife Manci of Birmingham, AL. Grandfather of Christopher Ganter of Bridgton, ME, Jackson Hoesley of Fayetteville, AR, Adam Hoesley of Birmingham, AL, Madeline...
Marion Doenier
Jul 7, 2024
Marion Lois Doenier, aged 88, passed from earth to heaven on July 7, 2024. Marion was born to Alvin and Frances (Loesel) Kindschy at the family farm in Cream, WI, on Nov 3, 1935. Her family moved to Alma when she was very young. Here she grew up and attended school, eventually graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Stout, with...
Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Dascher
Jul 3, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” J. Dascher, 78, of Arcadia, died peacefully surrounded by family on July 3, 2024, at the Grandview Care Center in Blair under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Betty was born in Whitehall on November 3, 1945, to Paul and Euphrosine (Giemza) Sobieck, and raised on the family farm in rural Independence. She was united in marriage to Dallas...
Roland Haines
Jun 18, 2024
Roland "Rollie" C. Haines, 93, of Arcadia, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Roger Metz Manor in Winona, MN.
He was born in Arcadia on February 8, 1931 to Ralph Sr. and Anna (Kronschnabl) Haines.
Rollie and his brother, Jack, took over the family business, Haines Decorating. Rollie proudly served in the National Guard. He was an avid sportsman...
James "Jake" Angst
Jun 4, 2024
James "Jake" Anthony Angst was born on November 3, 1959, in Arcadia, WI to Myron "Mike" and Mary (Giemza) Angst, and passed away on June 4, 2024, at his home.
Jake graduated from Arcadia High School where he participated in many athletic activities, and graduated from the University College while in the armed forces.
Jake proudly served in the United...
Phyllis Wolfe
Jun 3, 2024
Phyllis Ann Wolfe, 94, of Arcadia, passed away June 3, 2024 at Onalaska Care Center under hospice care. She was born in Arcadia, WI on December 29, 1929 to Ed and Amy Berzinski.
She graduated from Arcadia High School and loved working with numbers and bookkeeping. Her first job was doing the books for her father in the Berzinski...
Louise Bagniewski
May 26, 2024
Louise Bagniewski, 86, of Golden Valley, MN, formerly Trempealeau, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at home, surrounded by her children.
Louise Charlotte Carhart was born May 4, 1938 in Trempealeau, WI to Carroll and Charlotte (Risser) Carhart. After having classes in a one-room school with her siblings, she attended Healy Memorial High School. Growing up, she helped...
Maryann Baker
May 21, 2024
Maryann M. (Budnick) Baker, 91, of Arcadia, WI died on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in La Crosse.
Maryann was born on May 27, 1932 to Paul and Gertrude (Schultz) Budnick of Winona, MN. Maryann graduated from Cathedral High School in 1950.
She was united in marriage to Adolph "Junior" Baker on May 12, 1956 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in...
Delores Helwig
May 6, 2024
Delores A. Helwig, 91, formerly of Arcadia, died Monday, May 6, 2024 at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse surrounded by her family.
She was born April 18, 1933 to George and Elizabeth (Suchla) Klonecki. She was raised in Arcadia where she attended school and helped her parents on the farm.
On September 17, 1955, she married Loren Helwig and...
David Hoesley
May 3, 2024
David Matthew Hoesley, 88, of Dodge, Wisconsin died on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Grandview Care Center in Blair, Wisconsin surrounded by his family. David was born on October 8, 1935, to Robert and Elizabeth (Brom) Hoesley Sr. He graduated from Arcadia High School where he earned the nickname "The Governor". He then went on to join the National Guards...