Obituaries

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...

George Salway

Jul 21, 2023

George Salway of Cochrane, Wisconsin passed away on Jul 21, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Paul Dettloff

Jul 7, 2023

Dr. Paul "Doc" Dettloff, DVM was born on July 1, 1942, to Edith (Aswegan) and Lyle Dettloff in Grand Meadow, MN. Paul passed away after a short stay at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on July 7, 2023.

Paul married Janet Kjeer in 1962. They had two children, Michele Dettloff of the Twin Cities area and Marvin...

Jerome Wier

Jun 29, 2023

Jerome C. Wier, 84, of Arcadia, died peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Gundersen Tri County Hospital in Whitehall. Jerome was born on February 19, 1939 in Arcadia to Ernest and Stella (Keller) Wier. Jerome farmed alongside his brother, LeRoy on the family farm in Rainey Valley raising beef cattle. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, and was a collector....

Victor Johnson

Jun 14, 2023

Victor Neri Johnson, 84, of Arcadia, died on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Victor was born on the family farm in rural Melrose on May 10, 1939, to Leonard and Nina (Danielson) Johnson. After high school, Victor went to work around the Milwaukee Area,...

Dorothy Servais

Jun 13, 2023

Dorothy B. Servais, 97, formerly of Arcadia, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona. Dorothy was born in Arcadia on March 28, 1926, to Peter and Michaelina (Staholski) Urbick. She was united in marriage on August 30, 1943, to Elmer Servais at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic...