Obituaries

Donald Sylla

Nov 1, 2023

Donald F. Sylla, 46, of Arcadia died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Hatfield.

Don was born to Ernest and Darlene Sylla. He grew up in Arcadia where he attended school. He later followed his passion for installing audio equipment and worked at Audio Designs in Winona until he pursued interests in the food and beverage industry. Don owned,...

Adeline Rippley

Oct 30, 2023

Adeline M. Rippley, 87, formerly of Waumandee, died on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Homeplace of Mondovi under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Adeline was born on the family home farm in American Valley on Thanksgiving Day in rural Arcadia on November 28, 1935, to Benedict "Bennie" and Theresa (Reck) Sonsalla. She was united in marriage...

Kenneth Sonsalla

Oct 27, 2023

Kenneth E. Sonsalla, 89, of Arcadia passed away on October 27, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. He was the son of Peter and Tecla (Giemza) Sonsalla. Ken graduated from Arcadia High School in 1952. He attended UW-Madison for a semester before returning and taking over the family farm in which he took...

Joshua Hernandez

Oct 22, 2023

Joshua Fransisco Hernandez, 25, of Arcadia died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a car accident on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Josh was born in southern California on February 27, 1998, to Fransisco Hernandez-Beltran and Lilian Caballero.  His family moved to Arcadia when Josh entered Kindergarten.  In school, Josh excelled in soccer and wrestling. After graduating from high school, Josh followed...

Donald Suchla

Oct 11, 2023

Donald Joseph Suchla, 87, of Arcadia, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Donnie was born on November 1, 1935, in Arcadia, WI to Thomas "Tom Bill" and Martha (Klonecki) Suchla. At a young age, Donnie went to help his father at Suchla's Garage, where he became a skilled mechanic, tow truck driver, and a master storyteller. On March 28,...

Joan Boland

Oct 8, 2023

 

Joan Elizabeth Boland, 79, of Arcadia passed away October 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Joan was born at St Joseph's Hospital in Arcadia on April 9, 1944, to John and Florence (Abts) Grossell of Fountain City, WI. Joan attended St Mary's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School in 1962. Joan married...

Martin Ehrat

Oct 3, 2023

Martin Albert Ehrat, 78, of rural Waumandee, died at his home surrounded by his family on October 3, 2023.

Martin was born in Switzerland on March 2, 1945, to Erwin and Maria (Sigg) Ehrat. He moved first to Canada in his 20's, until going on a visit to the United States, where he met the love of his life,...

Paul Andre

Sep 28, 2023

Paul Thomas Andre, 68, of Independence, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall. Paul was born on July 19, 1955 in Arcadia to Franklin and Marjorie (Abts) Andre. After completing High School, Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force. He worked as a switchboard operator during the Vietnam War. After Paul was honorably discharged, he...

Robert "Bob" Slaby

Sep 20, 2023

Robert “Bob” Edwin Slaby, 80, died peacefully Wednesday, September 20, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born January 29, 1943 in Arcadia, WI to the late Edwin and Adeline (Waldera) Slaby. Bob graduated from Independence High School with the class of 1961, He then proudly served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1965. Bob married Jean Manka on...

Isaac Sturgal

Aug 29, 2023

In the early morning hours of August 29th, 2023, Isaac Edward Sturgal took his own life in his family's home in rural Ettrick, WI. While Isaac was not excited about school starting up again as usual, he always excelled in all his classes. He was taking multiple math classes every year, with the dream of becoming an Aerospace Engineer and...

Jacquelyn Korpal

Aug 26, 2023

Jacquelyn “Jaci” M. Korpal, 70, of Fountain City, died unexpectedly from heart complications on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Winona Health.

Jaci was born in Winona on December 4, 1952, to Donald and Winifred (Stinson) Brandes.  After graduating from Cochrane-Fountain City High School, Jaci was employed with TRW Automotive, where she worked in various departments including press room and...

Jerome "Jerry" Rumpel

Aug 24, 2023

 

Jerome "Jerry" R. Rumpel, 89, of Arcadia, died on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at his home under the care of St. Croix Hospice surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born on the home farm outside of Arcadia on May 13, 1934, to John, Sr. and Mary (Filla) Rumpel. He was united in marriage on May 26, 1962, to Cleo...

Robert Myers

Aug 22, 2023

Robert "Bob" J. Myers, 80, formerly of Fountain City/Arcadia, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.

Bob was born in Arcadia on October 24, 1942, to Wilfred "Buzzy" and Dorothy (Klonecki) Myers. After graduating from high school, Bob attended technical courses for welding and also completed truck driving school. For many years,...

Michael Waletzki

Aug 20, 2023

Michael Roman Waletzki, 83, formerly of Fountain City, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Onalaska Care Center under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Mike was born January 16, 1940 to Michael and Rose (Sova) Waletzki. He married Irene Husman at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arcadia on August 22, 1959. Together the couple farmed in rural...

Daniel "Sliver" Sonsalla

Aug 19, 2023

On Saturday, August 19th, 2023, Daniel (Sliver) Sonsalla of Arcadia passed away suddenly doing something he loved for a good cause. Sliver was born on September 15th, 1967, to James and Ruth (Slaby) Sonsalla. He married Jessica and had 3 daughters from that marriage: Jami, Shauna and Clarissa. They were later divorced. He was a loving dad and grandpa to...

John Feltes

Aug 5, 2023

John Joseph (Redbuck) Feltes, 70, passed away on August 5, 2023, at home surrounded by family, under the care of Mayo Hospice. He fought courageously against multiple myeloma for seven years, enduring any treatment available for the chance to spend more time with his wife, kids and their partners, and grandkids. After seven years of battling relentlessly and exhausting all...

Louise Salwey

Aug 5, 2023

Louise A. Salwey, 87, of Waumandee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully under the care of St. Croix Hospice at her home, on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She was born on November 6, 1935, to Daniel and Selma (Engel) Piel in Fountain City, WI.

Louise married George Salwey on November 29, 1958, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fountain City. Together the...

Edward Pyka

Aug 4, 2023

Edward "Chiggy" Pyka, 53, of Arcadia, died Friday, August 4, 2023 in La Crosse. Edward was born on January 16, 1970 in Hartford, WI to Ferdnand and Barbara (Diedrich) Pyka. After graduating high school, Edward enlisted in the United States Marines.

Throughout the years, Edward was an over the road truck driver. He worked for Pehler Trucking and after...

Mary Platteter

Jul 23, 2023

Mary Jane Platteter, 85, formerly of Arcadia, died on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living under the care of Winona Area Hospice. Mary was born on November 2, 1937, in Fountain City to Forrest and Christine (Engebretson) Farrand. She married Arnold Platteter on December 31, 1965. After graduating from Fountain City High School with the class...

George Salwey

Jul 21, 2023

George F. Salwey, 92, of Waumandee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully under the care of St. Croix Hospice at his home, on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born on September 19, 1930, in Arcadia to George and Katherine (Ammann) Salwey, Sr.

George served in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean War. He was a member of Tickfer-Erickson...