Obituaries

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...

Dec 28, 2022

Joyce Marie (Jostad) Dolle, 90, of Trempealeau passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, IA. She was born in Cashton, on January 18, 1932, to Harvey and Valeria (Wiskerchen) Jostad. Joyce was gifted in music, playing piano, organ and the French horn, plus performing as a singer in...

Dec 23, 2022

Robert "Rob" Theodore Reichwein, 44 of Arcadia, passed away peacefully, Friday December 23, 2022 at home after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Rob was born on September 14, 1978 in Arcadia, Wisconsin to Roger and Ann (Kampa) Reichwein. Rob had an infectious personality, always wearing a smile on his face and a joke on his lips, even...

Dec 20, 2022

Evelyn T. Woychik, 94, formerly of Arcadia, died on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at St. Anne's of Winona. Evelyn was born in Arcadia on November 1, 1928, to Benedict and Theresa (Reck) Sonsalla. She was united in marriage to Alphonse "Allie" Woychik on October 2, 1956, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, where Evelyn was a lifelong member. Alphonse preceded...

Nov 30, 2022

LuAnn Mary Ammann, 85, of Arcadia, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.

LuAnn was born in Cream, WI on August 20, 1937, to Louis and Arlene (Jahn) Schmidtknecht.  She was united in marriage to Devon Ammann on January 16, 1960, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fountain City.  Together...

Nov 22, 2022

Bernice Marie Sonsalla, 105 of Arcadia, died peacefully with family by her side, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona. Bernice was born on the family farm on December 17, 1916 to Albert and Mary (Korpal) Woychik. Being the oldest of 10 children, Bernice was like a second mother to her siblings. She had a strong...

Nov 19, 2022

Joseph "Joe" F. Obieglo, 96, formerly of Arcadia, died on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center.  Family and friends are invited for visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Wozney-Killian Funeral Home where there will be a Rosary recited beginning at 10:45 a.m. led by Father Kyle Laylan.  A...

Nov 17, 2022

Robert Martin Hoesley, 89, of Dodge, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family, under the care of Gundersen Home Hospice. Robert endured a long battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Robert was born on March 19, 1933, to Robert and Elizabeth (Brom) Hoesley. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Patzner...

Nov 15, 2022

Cecelia "Sally" Obieglo, 93, formerly of Arcadia, died on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center.  A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Wozney-Killian Funeral Home with Father Kyle Laylan officiating.  Family and friends are invited for visitation beginning at 12 PM (noon) at the funeral home...

Oct 13, 2022

"Raymond Scow (also known as Ray or Bud) passed away at home surrounded by family on October 13th, 2022. Born and raised in Arcadia, he felt such a deep connection to the town and its people that he moved back there after raising his daughters in Minnesota. A true craftsman, Ray worked as a pressman and had a lifelong passion...

Oct 9, 2022

No formal services will be held at this time.