Obituaries

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,...

Mar 20, 2021

Linda Louise Clark of Trempealeau County WI, formerly of Arcadia, WI, passed away at the age of 69 with her husband and children at her side at 11:45 a.m. on March 20th, 2021. The 2nd of 6 children, Linda was born in August of 1951 at home on the Drietz Century Farm in Ivanhoe, MN to Marcellus and Irene Drietz....

Mar 11, 2021

Lisa Marie Garrett, 49, of Blair, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at her home under the care of Gundersen Health System Hospice.

Lisa was born in Arcadia on April 27, 1971, to Russell “Ray” and Irene (Schultz) Garrett.  She was an avid collector of dream catchers, wolves, porcelain knick-knacks, and all things NASCAR.  In her...

Feb 26, 2021

Angeline Mary Kamrowski, 90, of Galesville/Tamarack, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Angeline was born in Arcadia on December 29, 1930, to Michael and Mary (Obieglo) Bautch.  She was united in marriage to Anton Kamrowski on November 26, 1945, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in...

Feb 20, 2021

Robert James Neitzel, 86, of Blair and formerly of Arcadia died on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, WI. Robert was born on December 30, 1934, in Fountain City to Albert and Mary (Hund) Neitzel. Bob married Eunice Bortle on July 13, 1957. Together they farmed in rural Arcadia and raised 8 children. Bob...

Feb 12, 2021

Judith Marie Barth, 71, formerly of Arcadia, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, where she received outstanding care and compassion from both the Marinuka and Mayo Clinic Hospice staffs. Judy was born in Arcadia on June 17, 1949, to Jerome and Delores (Sobotta) Klink.  After graduating from Arcadia High School, she attended two years...

Feb 10, 2021

Patricia Ann “Pat” Dolan, 77, formerly of Arcadia passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at Brookdale, La Crosse. Pat was born on Aug. 28, 1943, to Dr. Thomas and Elsie (Fitzpatrick) Dolan in Hillsboro, WI.  After graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1961, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Viterbo University in 1965 and her Masters of Education from Winona...

Jan 28, 2021

Bradley David Klonecki, 27, of Blair, and formerly of Arcadia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Brad was born in Arcadia on May 29, 1993, to Randy and Dori (Kutt) Klonecki.  After graduating from high school, Brad went to work learning to pour concrete with his dad. He put his...

Jan 25, 2021

Daniel Lee Fernholz, 70, of Arcadia, passed away on January 25, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, from complications after surgery.

Dan was born on February 10, 1950, in Arcadia to Mark and Margaret (Pyka) Fernholz.  He wed Barbara K. Waldera on July 26, 1969, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arcadia.  Together...

Jan 23, 2021

Barbara Jean Schultz, 66, of Winona, passed away peacefully at her home holding the hand of her loving husband, after a courageous battle with breast cancer, under the care of Winona Area Hospice. Barb was born in Arcadia on November 1, 1954, to Alden and Ardys (Scow) Boberg. After graduating from Arcadia High School, she was united in marriage to...

Jan 21, 2021

Charles Louis Rippley, 87, of Fountain City and formerly of Waumandee died on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Winona Health Clinic in Winona, MN. Charley was born on December 15,1933, in upper Danuser Valley, Montana Township, Wisconsin on the original Rippley home farm to Louis and Joann “Jenny” (Rucinski) Rippley. Charley graduated from Arcadia High School. He married Adeline...

Jan 1, 2021

Marie Korpal, 83, of Arcadia, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in La Crosse. Marie was born in Arcadia on February 16, 1937, to Edward and Sophie (Fonfara) Sonsalla. After graduating high school in 1954, she married Richard Korpal on May 12, 1956, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arcadia. To this union, the...

Dec 23, 2020

David John Bremer, 66, of Arcadia died on December 23, 2020, at his home. David was born on July 27, 1954, in Arcadia to John and Marie (Feltes) Bremer. Dave graduated from Arcadia High School with the class of 1972. He farmed in the town of Glencoe until his retirement. Dave loved his International tractors and was always doing...

Dec 23, 2020

David “Smoothie” Michael Waldera, 66, of Arcadia, passed away on December 23, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. David was born in Arcadia on November 16, 1954, to Severin and Marion (Motzsko) Waldera. He graduated from Arcadia High School with the Class of 1972. On September 13, 1975, he was united in marriage to Mary Ruth...

Dec 17, 2020

Robert A. Dascher, 75, of Strum and formerly of Buffalo City, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2020, at his home.

Bob was born in Arcadia on December 9, 1945, to Norman and Beatrice (Wivelstad) Dascher.  He enlisted and served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1966.  Prior to enlistment, he was united in marriage...

Dec 10, 2020

Gisela Schaefer, 91 of Arcadia, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on December 10, 2020.

Gisela was born in Germany on July 24, 1929, to Herman Erdmann and Hildegard Tullmann. Gisela grew up in Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1955. She spent one week traveling to the states by...

Dec 9, 2020

Wayne R. Rothering of Ettrick, Wisconsin died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the age of 65. Wayne was born in Whitehall, Wisconsin on February 11, 1955, to Wilfred and Lewellyn (Servais) Rothering. He was raised in a strong farming family and community. Wayne loved his faith, his family, the land, and John Deere. He was a long...

Nov 19, 2020

Randy James Sonsalla, 68, of Arcadia, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Gundersen-Lutheran Health System in La Crosse.

Randy was born in Arcadia, WI to Apolinary and Irene (Thomas) Sonsalla and lived most of his life there.  Recently he moved to Trempealeau with his fiancé, Tammy.  Randy was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in...

Nov 17, 2020

Ruth Marie Harrison, 100, of Arcadia passed to her heavenly reward on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Gundersen Tri County Nursing Home in Whitehall, Wisconsin. Ruth was born on October 19, 1920, in Arcadia, Wisconsin to Martin and Anna (Kupietz) Manning. Following graduation from Arcadia High School, she attended St. Vincent School of Pediatric Nursing in Chicago, IL. While...