Obituaries

Aug 13, 2021

Russell L. Severson, 95, of Arcadia, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice. Russell was born in Whitehall on March 4, 1926, to Selmer and Luella (Syverson) Severson. After graduating from high school, Russell enlisted into the United States Marine Corps, where he served dutifully in Guam...

Aug 4, 2021

Lois Hanson Rowe Lois was born January 24, 1964 in Arcadia, WI to Vilas and Joan Hanson. She passed away on August 4, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN following a brave and graceful fight against leukemia and its consequences. The youngest of four children, Lois was a soft-spoken woman whose empathy and concern for her siblings knew no...

Jul 31, 2021

Virginia Lee Semling, 85 of Elkhorn, WI, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  She was born July 10, 1936 in Rosedale, Kansas, the daughter of late Raymond and Nadine (Mieth) Bowers. On May 11, 1957, she was united in marriage to Werner N. Semling at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fountain City. Virginia was a...

Jul 21, 2021

Diann J. Schultz, 70, of Galesville, passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. A graveside service and burial will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Trempealeau Public Cemetery, Trempealeau, WI with Sherry Reck-Haines officiating. To express condolences to her family online, please visit www.wozneykillianfh.com.

Jul 15, 2021

Isidro Alejo- Salmeron, 22, of Arcadia, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, as a result of a drowning accident. Isidro was born on August 9, 1998 to Cecilio Alejo-Moreno and Alicia Salmeron-Pascual in Nurio, Michaocan, Mexio. Growing up, Isidro enjoyed playing soccer and listening to music. He was a happy and energetic man who loved his family and...

Jul 8, 2021

Christina Mary Dorn, 55, of Arcadia passed away in her home on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Christina was born on December 26, 1965, in Columbus, Wisconsin to Melvin and Gladys (Christiansen) Stone. After receiving her GED, Chris received her Associates Degree in Accounting. She had worked for Jim Hass Associates, and also at the Arcadia Public School District as...

Jul 6, 2021

Bonnie Rose Tamke, 81, formerly of Arcadia, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen. Bonnie was born in Arcadia on November 21, 1939, to John and Linda (Weltzien) Ryan. After graduating from high school, Bonnie was united in marriage to Albert Tamke on November 22, 1958, and together the couple farmed in Glencoe...

May 29, 2021

Michael W. Fogel, 73, of Houston, MN passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. A celebration of Mike's life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021, at St. Boniface Church, Waumandee, WI. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Services entrusted to Wozney-Killian Funeral Home in Arcadia.

May 24, 2021

Richard "Rick" A. Boberg, 62, of Arcadia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 24, 2021, at his home. Rick was born in Arcadia on August 27, 1958, to Alden and Ardys (Scow) Boberg. He attended school in Arcadia and was employed with Gold 'N Plump and most recently Pilgrim's Pride in Arcadia. He was united in marriage to Cheyanne...

May 15, 2021

Robert "Bob" J. Smith, 60, of Independence WI, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Gundersen- Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI. While this loss was unexpected, his family finds comfort in knowing everything happens for a reason and that he was greeted with love by his wife, Kris, and his father, Claraton. Robert was born on February...

Apr 28, 2021

Ann Katherine Gerke, 80, of Taylor, WI/Parker, AZ, formerly of La Crosse, passed away surrounded by her family at the home of her son, under the phenomenal care of Black River Memorial Hospice.

Ann was born in Caledonia, Minnesota on December 3, 1940, to James and Genevieve (Mechtel) Scanlon.  She was united...

Apr 21, 2021

Mary Lou "Lulu" Kamla,79, formerly of Arcadia, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center. Lulu was born in Arcadia on October 16, 1941, the youngest of 6 children, to Andrew and Frances (Stelmach) Kamla. She graduated from Arcadia High School and attended Eau Claire Technical School majoring in Business Machines and Madison Business School....

Apr 18, 2021

Victor Rudolph Sydlo, 82 of Arcadia, WI died on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at St. Michael’s Assisted Living in Fountain City, WI, under the care of Winona Area Hospice.

Victor was born on October 27, 1938, in Arcadia to Rudolph and Cecelia (Sobish) Sydlo. Victor farmed in rural Arcadia, helped others with custom field work, and also...

Apr 15, 2021

No formal services will be held at this time.

Apr 11, 2021

Lucille “Lucy” W. Pientok, formerly of Arcadia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Ave Maria Place, Callista Court, in Winona, MN.

Lucy was born in the Township of Glencoe, Buffalo County, on May 20, 1937, to Vernon and Florence (Mueller) Buchholz.  Being one of ten children, Lucy grew up knowing the value of family...

Apr 8, 2021

Gary G. Pahl, 79, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and children.  He was born July 17, 1941 to Grant and Jane Pahl, in Arcadia, Wisconsin. Gary grew up in Arcadia where he excelled in athletics and began his lifelong love of fishing and hunting. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1959,...

Apr 2, 2021

Richard Allen George, 84, of Arcadia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary’s Campus, Rochester, Minnesota.

Richard was born in La Crosse on May 5, 1936.  He attended Arcadia Schools and graduated with the Class of 1954.  Richard was united in marriage to Sonja Skroch at Our Lady of Perpetual...

Apr 1, 2021

Rita Bork, 89, of Waumandee, WI passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 1, 2021, at her son's home. Rita was born on February 11, 1932, in Arcadia, WI to Rudolph and Mary (Sendelbach) Pronschinske. She married Cyriac Bork on October 2, 1950, at Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Waumandee, WI. She was very active in...

Mar 30, 2021

Brent David Herbert, 79, of Fergus Falls, MN, died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN. Brent was born in Arcadia, WI on May 17, 1941, along with his twin brother, Bruce, to Gilbert and Laura (Waffle) Herbert. Brent grew up in Arcadia, Downers Grove, IL, and Tucson, AZ, and then back to...

Mar 29, 2021

Theresa M. Wozney, 84, formerly of Arcadia, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Gundersen Tri-County Nursing Home in Whitehall. Theresa was born in Arcadia on May 21, 1936, to Joseph and Eleanor (Kampa) Wozney. She attended Arcadia Schools and was employed with Arcadia Fryers. She was a hard and faithful worker, never missing a day of work,...