Obituaries

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...

Eugene Arnold

Mar 28, 2024

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Eugene "Geno" Arnold, 76, passed away on March 28th, 2024, at his home in Kent, Washington, just outside of Seattle. After a 1.5 year battle with cancer, he left this world with his wife Ivy and daughter Brittany by his side.

Eugene was a loving and well-respected son, brother, husband, father, and aviator born in 1947...

Jim Schlesser

Mar 26, 2024

James “Jim” Michael Schlesser, 75, of Arcadia, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Jim was born in Arcadia on January 12, 1949, to Wilmer and Aurelia (Sobotta) Schlesser. After graduating from Arcadia High School, Jim went on to pursue and earn a teaching degree from Winona State University where he graduated with honors. He was employed...

Jeanine Moinat

Mar 16, 2024

Jeanine "Rachel" Moinat, 93, died Saturday March 16, 2024 in Waumandee, WI. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was a funny, loving woman, with a strong faith, and her favorite verse was John 3:16.

Rachel was born in France and grew up in Neuchatel, Switzerland. There she met and married her husband of 62...

Eugene Kahlfeld

Mar 15, 2024

Eugene William Kahlfeld, 85, died Friday, March 15, 2024, at Marinuka Manor, Galesville, WI. Gene was born January 26, 1939 in Madison, WI to William and Stella (Hanson) Kahlfeld.

Gene loved the outdoors. He hunted and fished as long as he was physically able. He was a talented woodworker and cook. He was always doing what he could...

Joan D. Lyons

Mar 10, 2024

On March 10, 2024, Joan Lyons, 82, fell asleep peacefully holding the hand of her husband of 49 years, and entered into heaven.

Joan, born November 7, 1941, was the matriarch of her family. Her robust personality was bigger than the stories told about her. She was stronger, more loving, and more giving than words can ever describe, and our world...