Obituaries

May 13, 2023

Phyllis A. Sonsalla, 94, formerly of Arcadia passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023, under hospice care at Lake Winona Manor, where she had been a resident for 6 years. Her family would like to thank the staff for the care given to mom during her stay at Lake Winona Manor. Phyllis was born October 13, 1928, to...

May 1, 2023

Born to Ken and Loretta (Olson) Hjornevik at Black River Memorial Hospital on July 12, 1963, raised in Taylor, WI, Lorrie was the eldest of five. Among many things, Lorrie had a passion for horses, cheerleading, friends and caring for others. She met Kevin Beaman while bartending at the P-nut Gallery. In 1985, they decided to marry not knowing...

Apr 20, 2023

Holly Ann Mohr, 54, of Arcadia, WI, passed away on April 20, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Holly was born on February 17, 1969, to Lola and Al Mohr in Stillwater, MN. In 1991, Holly met Nick Slaby at JB’s in Waumandee. Holly and Nick stayed together through the years, and happily married on March...

Apr 9, 2023

Eileen G. Harrison, 75, of Galesville, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, suddenly at her home. Eileen was born on April 11, 1947, to Irvin and Gladys (Johnson) Semb and grew up on the family farm in Pigeon Falls, WI. After graduating from high school, Eileen was united in marriage to Roger Harrison on June 15, 1968, at...

Apr 9, 2023

Beverly Pronschinske, 86, of Arcadia, WI died at home early Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, from complications related to esophageal cancer. The oldest of three siblings, Beverly Reinhardt was born July 23, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Arthur and Dorothy (neé Bucholtz) Reinhardt. Her younger brothers were Al and Jerry Reinhardt. When Beverly was a child during the Great...

Apr 2, 2023

Julie Rose (Urbick) Reynolds-Kooiman, 46, of Riviera Beach, FL and formerly of Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2023, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach.

Julie was born on October 21, 1976, in Oshkosh, WI to Larry and Janet (Watson) Urbick.  Growing up, Julie was always a loving, laughing and talented child, daughter...

Mar 28, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Joseph Kramer, Jr., 91, passed away on March 28, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System- Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse. Thomas was born in Winona on August 21, 1931, to Thomas and Frances (Janikowski) Kramer. He grew up on his family's farm in Schmickle Valley and has shared many fond stories of growing up there. As a...

Mar 23, 2023

David Donald Kokott, 79, of Arcadia, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 5, 1944, in Whitehall, WI to John J. Kokott & Teofelia (Severinski) Kokott.

David’s mother, Teofelia passed away from polio when he was 6 & his brother, John was 4.  They both grew...

Mar 21, 2023

Harold J. Andre, 87, of Dodge, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 22, 1935, in Arcadia, to Angus and Thelma Andre. Harold attended Arcadia High School graduating in 1955. He was united in marriage to Darlene Gibbons on April 28, 1956 in Pine Creek, WI. Harold was a very...

Mar 14, 2023

Eldon W. Berg, 99, of Arcadia, Wisconsin died peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Grand View Care Center, Blair, Wisconsin with family at his side. Eldon was born in Independence, Wisconsin on January 27, 1924 to Melvin and Mabel (Norlyn) Berg. He lived his entire life in rural Arcadia and the city of Arcadia. He was raised on a...

Mar 12, 2023

Richard "Rick" Lee Bork, 50, of Shamrock, left this world unexpectedly on March 7, 2023, at his home. Rick was born in La Crosse on March 28, 1972, to Vincent Bork and Beverly (Samson) Welter. He loved working on cars, motorcycles, among other things, but was always good at what he did. Rick was a loving son, brother, uncle,...

Mar 8, 2023

John (Jack) P. Haines, 95, of Arcadia, passed away on Wednesday March 8, 2023, surrounded by family at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire. He was born in Arcadia on October 6, 1927, to Ralph Sr. and Anna (Kronschnabl) Haines. He would often say he was born above the Arcadia Brewery owned by his grandfather, "old man" Pete Kronschabl. He...

Feb 24, 2023

Janice Fink, 83, of Arcadia, passed away with her son by her side and then surrounded by family on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Pine View Care Center in Black River Falls. Janice was born in Arcadia on March 30, 1939, to Henry and Emma (Kube) Dabelstein. After graduating from high school, she worked briefly for Arcadia Industries. On...

Feb 22, 2023

Glen John Bawek, 91, of Arcadia, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home. Born in Stacyville, Iowa and relocated to Arcadia, WI in 1974. Glen fell in love with the beauty of the hills and valleys of Arcadia, the strength of the business town. Preceded in death by first wife, Emmy (mother of his seven children); his sons,...

Feb 21, 2023

Edward "Ed" James Matchey, 89, formerly of Independence, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Ed was born on October 10, 1933, to John and Verna (Roskos) Matchey. He married Doris Buchholz on June 15, 1957, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, in North Creek, Wisconsin. Ed and Doris made their home...

Feb 20, 2023

Loretta E. Slaby, 97, of Arcadia, passed away on February 20, 2023, at the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center. Loretta was born in Arcadia on February 22, 1925, to Lewis and Clara (Mish) Korpal. She was united in marriage to Everett J. Slaby in June of 1946, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arcadia. The couple was blessed with...

Feb 13, 2023

Valeria Frances Kampa, 100, of Arcadia, passed away at her home on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born on December 1, 1922, to Peter and Frances (Przybilla) Klimek. She was united in marriage to Joseph Kampa on May 8, 1944. Joe preceded her in death on March 5, 2010. The couple was blessed with 65 years of marriage....

Jan 28, 2023

Robert A. Janka, age 84, died Saturday January 28, 2023 in Arcadia, Wisconsin. He died peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a kind and generous man, who dedicated his life to helping others reach their potential. He was born to Anthony and Stella Janka and spent his childhood in Cicero, Illinois. He attended Saint Mary's College in Winona, MN...

Jan 11, 2023

Bernice J. Matchey, 93, of Arcadia, died on January 11, 2023, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville.  Bernice was born in Independence on February 17, 1929, to John and Frances (Bisek) Micek.  She was united in marriage to Alphonse “Allie” Matchey on July 1, 1946, at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence.  Allie preceded Bernice in death on...

Jan 9, 2023

Bernell Frances Brom, 88, formerly of Arcadia, died Monday, January 9, 2023, at American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, WI. Bernell was born on November 15, 1934, in Arcadia to Stanley and Frances (Andre) Burt. On June 20, 1964, she married Edward "Gene" Brom. Bernell enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking and baking. She also enjoyed traveling to various places, but bus trips...