Obituaries

Leroy Wier

Dec 20, 2012

Visitation

DEC 22. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CST)

Wozney-Killian Funeral Home 1378 East Wilson Avenue Arcadia, WI 54612 Public Prayer Service

DEC 22. 7:30 PM (CST)

Wozney-Killian Funeral Home 1378 East Wilson Avenue Arcadia, WI 54612 Funeral Service

DEC 23. 1:30 PM (CST)

Bethel Lutheran Church N29280...

Russell Schmitt

Dec 6, 2012

Russell J. Schmitt, 78, of Mondovi, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Russell was born on November 25, 1934, in Buffalo County to Alphonse and Lillian (Rossel) Schmitt. He enlisted for four years into the United States Navy serving on the submarine, US Odex in the Bering Sea. He married Jean Patzner on...

George Blaha

Dec 3, 2012

George C. Blaha, 89, of Arcadia passed away on Monday, December 03, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Arcadia Nursing Home. George was born on February 14, 1923, in Independence, WI to John and Salmaya (Palkowski) Blaha. He was united in marriage to Helen Symitczek on October 25, 1945, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waumandee. George was a member...

Vernon Peterson

Nov 21, 2012

Vernon Peterson, 76, of Arcadia died on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Tri County Memorial Hospital in Whitehall, WI. Vernon was born on July 29, 1936, in Melrose, WI to Edwin and Hazel (Johnson) Peterson. He married Julie Johnson on September 2, 1961, at Chimney Rock Lutheran Church. Vernon served in the U.S. Army, being Honorably Discharged in 1960. He...

Ronald Weltzien

Nov 13, 2012

Ronald J. Weltzien, 75, of Arcadia died on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, in Marietta, Oklahoma, on their way to winter in Texas. He was born on January 29, 1937, in Arcadia to John and Clara (Pape) Weltzien. He married Rosemary Thomas on Feb. 14, 1956, in Arcadia. He farmed in rural Arcadia. Ron is survived by his wife Rosemary of...

Marion Mahutga

Nov 3, 2012

Marion G. Mahutga, 90, of Arcadia passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2012, at Wisconsin Rapids Care Center in Wisconsin Rapids. She was born on January 28, 1922, in Dover, MN to Phillip and Genevieve (Kulas) Baier. Marion married Everett Mahutga on October 30, 1939, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Arcadia. She worked for many...

Roger Waldera

Oct 31, 2012

Roger F. Waldera, 68, of Arcadia/Blair, WI died on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, surrounded by family at Grand View Care Center in Blair. Roger was born on October 12, 1944, in Arcadia to Ralph and Esther (Thomas) Waldera. Roger was united in marriage to Michele Drury on August 15, 1970, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Arcadia. Roger enlisted...

Richard Kulas

Oct 27, 2012

Richard J. Kulas, 71, of Arcadia died at his home on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Richard was born on October 23, 1941, in Arcadia to Dominik and Theodosia "Teddie" (Radomski) Kulas. Richard was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, farmed in rural Arcadia, and was a member of various organizations. He is survived by his son, Charles of Arcadia; his...

Phillip Weaver

Oct 13, 2012

Phillip B. Weaver, 53, of Arcadia died on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Tri County Memorial Hospital in Whitehall, WI. Phillip was born in Arcadia, on August 25, 1959, to Phillip and Joyce (Pittenger) Weaver. He was a self employed painter. Phillip is survived by 2 sons; Shaun Weaver of Whitehall, Michael Weaver of Indiana, 2 daughters; Stephanie Beck of...

Theresa Soppa

Oct 6, 2012

Theresa J. Soppa 79, of Arcadia died on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Tri County Memorial Hospital in Whitehall. Theresa was born on September 2, 1933, in Arcadia to Joseph and Amelia (Shepherd) Filla. She married Frederick Soppa on June 27, 1955, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence, WI. Theresa farmed alongside her husband, enjoying driving the...

Roger Smith

Oct 4, 2012

Trempealeau, WI Roger Dean Smith, 76, of Trempealeau died at his home on Thursday, October 4, 2012. He was born on December 5, 1935, in Howard Co. Iowa to Edwin and Myrtle (DeGreve) Smith. He married Sherrill Becker on May 22, 1955, in Cresco, Iowa. Roger farmed in the Twp. of Dodge, he enjoyed woodworking, horses and traveling out west....

Grace Persick

Oct 3, 2012

Grace M. Persick, 91, of Arcadia, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System- Arcadia Nursing Home. Grace was born on August 31, 1921, in West Allis, WI, to Martin and Anna (Kieweg) Gloudeman. She married Jerome Persick on October 16, 1943, at Holy Assumption Catholic Church in West Allis. She was member of St. Boniface...

Linus Zastrow

Sep 23, 2012

Linus W. Zastrow, 56, of Arcadia, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System-La Crosse. Linus was born on December 30, 1955, to Raymond and Theresa (Wieland) Zastrow in Arcadia. He attended Arcadia Public Schools and worked as a farm hand. He was employed by Gold ‘N Plump, Inc. for over 17 years. Linus enjoyed the...

Clotilda Haines

Sep 18, 2012

Clotilda A. Haines, 95, of Arcadia, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, surrounded by her dedicated caregivers and loving family. Clotilda was born on September 12, 1917, to Paul and Catherine (Bisek) Misch in Arcadia. She was united in marriage to Bensel Haines on June 3, 1940, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church also in Arcadia. She farmed alongside her...

Humberto Valdez

Sep 13, 2012

Humberto "Mickey" R. Valdez, 77, of West Covina, CA, passed away on September 13, 2012, at his home. Mickey was born on July 18, 1935, to Jesus and Margarita (Romero) Valdez in Douglas, AZ. He married the love of his life, Dolores Huizar, on November 21, 1959, in Douglas. He enlisted in the Army Reserves and was active until his...

Apollonia Thomas

Sep 5, 2012

Apollonia Thomas, 93, of Arcadia, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Arcadia Nursing Home. Apollonia was born on December 31, 1918, to Joseph and Mary (Rucinski) Suchla in the Town of Arcadia. She married Willard A. Thomas on September 18, 1938, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Apollonia was very proud of her large family, and...

Laverne Bjorge

Aug 26, 2012

La Verne O. Bjorge, 86, of Arcadia died on Sunday, August 26, 2012, at Lakeview Health Care in West Salem, WI. La Verne was born on July 18, 1926, in Ettrick to Olaf and Inga (Halverson) Bjorge. He married Josephine A. "Josey" Urbick on January 14, 1946, in Arcadia. Josey died on November 4, 1998. He was a member of...

Leanne Gilbertson

Jul 31, 2012

Leanne Marie Gilbertson, 53, of Madison and formerly of Arcadia died on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at her home. Leanne was born on May 27, 1959, in La Crosse to Russell and Lorna (Hovell) Gilbertson. She graduated from Arcadia High School in 1977, attended Winona State University, graduating with a degree in Elementary Education. While attending Winona State, Leanne was...

Lavern Sonsalla

Jul 22, 2012

LaVern L. Sonsalla, 83, of Arcadia, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System-La Crosse surrounded by his loving family. LaVern was born on March 14, 1929, to Jacob and Teckla (Waldera) Sonsalla in Arcadia. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1947, where he was very active in school activities. LaVern married Phyllis Duellman on...

Megan Kupka

Jul 17, 2012

Megan Marie Kupka, 13, passed away with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Megan was born on February 20, 1999, in La Crosse, WI to Michael and Tina (Stolpa) Kupka. She was a student at Arcadia Public School and loved going to school, doing artwork, and...