Obituaries

Helen Berg

Jan 27, 2024

Helen Bernice (Christianson) Berg, 102, of Arcadia, Wisconsin died peacefully on January 27, 2024, at Gundersen Health Center in La Crosse, with family at her side.

Helen was born in Blair, Wisconsin on December 22, 1921, to Olaf and Eda (Sorlie) Christianson. She lived her entire life in rural Blair and the city of Arcadia. She was raised on...

Rodney Reck

Jan 26, 2024

Rodney "Spud" R. Reck, 79, of Arcadia, died on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.

Spud was born in Glencoe on July 20, 1944, to Rudolph and Vera (Katzbahn) Reck. Though he never married, Spud was a devoted family man, and loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. Spud drove semitruck over the road for...

Michael Cottingham

Jan 21, 2024

Michael John Cottingham, 55, of La Crosse, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Michael was born in Arcadia on February 28, 1968, to Robert Cottingham and Marie Klopotek.  After graduating from GET High School, Michael worked at various places before devoting over 20 years to Chart Industries in La Crosse.

Michael enjoyed tinkering in...

David "TireDave" Lisowski

Jan 21, 2024

David “Tire Dave” Wayne Lisowski, 57, of Arcadia and formerly of Melrose and Waumandee, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 21, 2024. 

David was born in Winona on September 28, 1966, to Edward Lisowski and Kae Sobotta.  He attended schools in Melrose-Mindoro and made friends wherever he went. Dave was a hard worker and poured his soul into mechanics...

Marilyn A. Janka

Jan 10, 2024

Marilyn Ann Janka, age 84, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Winona, MN. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. She was a loving and compassionate woman who lived a life of service.

She was born to Arthur and Rose (Frein) Wolf and spent her childhood in Stacyville, Iowa. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of...

Margaret Hattie Crowley

Jan 10, 2024

Margaret Hattie Crowley, 93, of Arcadia, died on January 10, 2024, at Grandview Care Center in Blair.  She was born in Arcadia on April 6, 1930, to Andrew and Frances (Stelmach) Kamla. Prior to graduation, she would help at her family’s restaurant.  After graduating from high school, Margaret was employed by the law firm of Kostner, Ward & Fugina as...

Joann Kramer

Dec 16, 2023

Joann M. Kramer, 85, of Dodge passed away on December 16, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System- Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse.

Joann was born on May 28, 1938, in rural Galesville to Ralph and Verna (Walski) Moga.

Growing up as a farm girl in the Dodge area, Joann loved the outdoors and being active. She liked...

Ramona English

Dec 10, 2023

Ramona L. English, 93, of Arcadia, died peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Grandview Care Center in Blair.

Ramona was born on December 23, 1929, in Glencoe Township, Buffalo County, the only child to Clarence "Pat" and Orphie (Wiemer) Kreid. She was united in marriage to John R. English in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parsonage...

Dorothy Fernholz

Dec 8, 2023

Dorothy K. Fernholz, 85, of Arcadia, died peacefully Friday, December 8, 2023, at Tomah Health Hospital while surrounded by family.

Dorothy was born August 5, 1938, in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Frank and Catherine (Heintzman) Nikolas. She was united in marriage to David Fernholz on December 8, 1973, in West Allis, WI. After living in Milwaukee for several years, Dorothy...

Donna Kamrowski

Dec 6, 2023

Donna Marie Kamrowski, 63, of Winona shed her earthly limitations and made a graceful exit from her home at Lake Winona Manor on December 6, 2023. She was born on June 4th, 1960, in Winona MN, the oldest of six children born to Sylvester and Vivien Kamrowski.

Donna attended Arcadia Catholic School and Arcadia High School, graduating in 1978....

Allan Blaschko

Dec 6, 2023

Allan J. Blaschko, 69, of Arcadia, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on December 6, 2023. He was born to Harold and Irene (Dailey) Blaschko on July 8, 1954, in St. Peters, MN. Al married Karen Platteter at Christ Lutheran Church, Arcadia, on September 6, 1985. They had 3 children: Jenny (John) Luethi, Joey Blaschko and Jason...

Thomas Andre

Dec 5, 2023

Thomas J. Andre, 72, of Arcadia, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. At this time, no formal services will be held. To leave an online condolenece for his family, please visit www.wozneykillianfh.com.

Millard Christ

Nov 29, 2023

Millard H. Christ, 92, of Waumandee, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at The Homeplace Assisted Living in Mondovi, surrounded by family.

Millard was born April 3, 1931, in the township of Montana to Conrad and Erna (Kindschy) Christ. After graduating from Arcadia High School, he attended the Buffalo County Normal School to obtain his teaching degree. In 1952, he was...

Frank Bagniewski

Nov 27, 2023

Franklin “Frank” John Bagniewski, 93, formerly of rural Centerville, died on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen under the care of St. Croix Hospice.Frank was born into the farm life on April 1, 1930, to Michael and Rose (Lorbiecki) Bagniewski, and cultivated his family farm his entire life. Frank was a devout Catholic and was a...

Darlene Schwartz

Nov 26, 2023

Darlene "Sally" Elizabeth Schwartz, 82, of Winona, MN, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Home and Community Options under the care of Winona Area Hospice Services.

Darlene was born on January 3, 1941, in Arcadia, WI, to Thomas and Elizabeth (Gawlick) Schwartz.

Darlene is survived by her nieces and nephews, Patricia, Pamela, Ambrose Jr, Joyce, Sue, Betty, Kathy, Ted, Debbie,...

Kenneth Myers

Nov 19, 2023

Kenneth I. Myers, 74, of Arcadia, died from stroke complications on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay, WI.

Ken was born in Arcadia on May 19, 1949, to Wilfred "Buzzy" and Dorothy (Klonecki) Myers. Ken enjoyed growing up and working on the "home farm" in Myers Valley. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1967....

Barbara Stone

Nov 18, 2023

Barbara Jean (Hulberg) Stone, 82, of Arcadia, died on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at St. Anne's Extended Healthcare in Winona under the care of Winona Hospice.

Barbara was born on January 14, 1941, in La Crosse to Harold and Helen (Rogers) Barclay. She was raised in La Crosse and graduated from Logan High School. After graduation, Barb attended nursing...

Aurelius Pehler

Nov 9, 2023

Aurelius "Aurly" Joseph Hubert Pehler, a beloved member of the Arcadia community, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on August 13, 1936, in Arcadia, Wisconsin, to John and Irene (Kiedrowski) Pehler and raised in Pine Creek with his twin brother, Adrian and youngest brother, Francis.

 

Aurly was a man who...

Dale Howard

Nov 7, 2023

Dale Edwin Howard of Arcadia passed away peacefully with family at his side on November 7th, 2023. He was the eldest of three, born June 3, 1941 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to Edwin and Lucille (Flint) Howard. His father was a high school Ag Teacher in both Arkansaw and Bruce Wisconsin where he attended grade school before moving to Arcadia...

Brian Smith

Nov 4, 2023

Brian John Smith slipped into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at his home in Thompson Valley, rural Arcadia.

He was born on April 15, 1967, to Claraton and Janet (Matchey) Smith at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Arcadia.  Brian attended Arcadia Catholic School and graduated from Arcadia High School with the class of 1985.  He...