Obituaries

Nov 16, 2020

Wendell Gene Byom, 89, of Arcadia, passed away on Monday, November 16, at his home surrounded by his family under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Wendell was born on November 19, 1930 to Carl and Mamie (Hunter) Byom in North Bend, WI.  He attended Silver Creek grade school and graduated from Galesville...

Nov 12, 2020

Kathryn Ann Brandt, 73, of Dodge, WI passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen, WI.

Kathy was born in Milwaukee on November 29, 1946, to Fredrick and Cecelia (Losinski) Brandt.  Kathy started her Art teaching career in West Bend, WI.  After teaching, she started working at Kmart in Winona,...

Nov 11, 2020

George Joseph Symitczek, 84, of Whitehall and formerly of Arcadia, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in     La Crosse.

George was born in the Township of Waumandee, on November 22, 1935, to Stephen and Helen (Salwey) Symitczek.  George was a man of many trades including being a farmer, working construction and...

Nov 7, 2020

Irene Pearl Waletzki, 80, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Rochester, MN.

Irene was born in Winona, MN on May 28, 1940, to Joseph and Luella (Selke) Husman.  She married Michael Waletzki at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arcadia on August 22, 1959.  Together the couple farmed...

Nov 5, 2020

Albert Herman Guenther Sr. 102 of Blair and formerly Arcadia died on Thursday,  November 5, 2020, at Grandview Care Center.

Albert was born on March 3, 1918, in the township of Montana, Wisconsin to Herman and Emma (Henning) Guenther. On October 12, 1940, he was united in marriage to Irene Pampuch at the Little Brown Church in...

Nov 4, 2020

Frank Raymond McKeeth, 89, of Arcadia, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Grandview Care Center in Blair.

Frank was born at home in Galesville on November 1, 1931, to John and Cora (Roseland) McKeeth.  He grew up in Galesville and always spoke fondly of all of the memories he made there.

One of...

Oct 28, 2020

Julia “Julie” Marie Peterson, 77, of Arcadia, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health System- Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse.

Julie was born in Black River Falls on September 28, 1943, to Melvin and Esther (Stenulson) Johnson.  She was united in marriage to Vernon Peterson on September 2, 1961, at Chimney Rock Lutheran...

Oct 24, 2020

Beverly "Bev" June Wehrman, 88, of Arcadia and formerly of Fairchild/Loyal, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. Bev was born in Neillsville, WI on January 27, 1932, to Arthur and Gretchen (Kurth) Ampe. She graduated from Greenwood High School with the Class of 1949. After graduation, Bev was united in...

Oct 9, 2020

Lee Rudolph Wieland Lee was a remarkable man whose intelligence, hard work and self-reliance were matched equally by his strength of character, calm demeanor and sociability. He was a loving son and brother, a dedicated husband, devoted stepfather, grandfather and uncle. Born Lee Rudolph Wieland, in the city of Alma, in February, 1924, he was the only son of Lila...

Oct 4, 2020

Francis M. Schank, 90, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Arcadia, WI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 4, 2020, in his home, cared for by his family. Interestingly enough, he died on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, his namesake. Francis was born in Arcadia on June 24, 1930, to Prosper and Matilda...

Sep 26, 2020

Mary Ann Gilbertson, 81, of rural Arcadia, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Mary Ann was born on November 30, 1938, in Osseo, WI to Marvin and Selma (Nelson) Paulson. After graduating from Osseo High School, she completed the secretary/clerical program at Eau Claire Technical School. She was united in marriage to Robert D. Gilbertson on...

Sep 19, 2020

Doris H. Matchey, 81, of Whitehall, WI, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall. Doris was born on December 9, 1938, to Vernon and Florence (Mueller) Buchholz. Doris met the love of her life, Edward J. Matchey, and they married on June 15, 1957, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in North Creek, WI....

Aug 31, 2020

Marilyn Jean Sobieck, 77, of Arcadia, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020, at her home under the care of Gundersen Lutheran Hospice. Marilyn was born in Arcadia on April 20, 1943, to Norman and Beatrice (Wivelstad) Dascher. She was raised on Montana Ridge and attended Arcadia Schools. After graduating from high school, Marilyn was united in marriage to Robert...

Aug 27, 2020

Kathryn "Kay" Mary Doelle, 72, of Fountain City, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at her home in rural Fountain City under the care of Winona Hospice. Kay was born in Winona, MN on November 28, 1947, to Matt and Sarah (Rippley) Pronschinske. Her family moved to a farm in Waumandee, WI, and Kay attended St. Boniface Catholic School....

Aug 8, 2020

Christopher James Lang, 50, of Arcadia, WI passed away at his home on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Christopher was born on March 20, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois to Timothy Lang and Penny (Peppard) Lang. Christopher was very smart, funny and loved his friends and making people laugh and smile. He enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with his family....

Aug 4, 2020

Duane "Beak or Smoke" John Tamke, 59, of Arcadia passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at his home. Duane was born on October 3, 1960, in Whitehall, Wisconsin to Albert and Bonnie (Ryan) Tamke. He graduated from Arcadia High School and had been employed by Value Implement in Arcadia. On October 25th, 2010, he married Sally Roskos Sura, in...

Aug 4, 2020

Gary Bernard Haines, 67, of Arcadia, WI passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Gundersen Tri County Hospital in Whitehall, WI. Gary was born on July 7, 1953, in Arcadia to Bensel and Clotilda (Misch) Haines. Gary graduated from Arcadia High School in 1971. On June 17, 1989, Gary married Paula Keilholtz at St. John's UCC Church in Fountain...

Aug 1, 2020

Linda L. Halverson, 57, of Galesville, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side in the early morning of Saturday, August 1, 2020. Linda was born in Arcadia on February 24, 1963, to Paul and Ruth (Kujak) Jaszewski and was raised in Dodge. She attended Arcadia High School and graduated with the Class of 1981. After graduation, Linda...

Jul 17, 2020

On Friday, July 17, 2020, Phyllis Olivia Kostner, 93, was reunited with her husband, John "Jack" Kostner; parents: Frank and Cecilia (Kreye) Reuter; sons: Jon and baby Michael; sisters: Janice Morrison, Ruth Benusa, Mary Lou Fernholz, and Dorothy Weber; brothers: Francis Reuter and Tom Reuter; and great-grandson, Jacob. Phyllis was born on October 24, 1926, in Waumandee. She attended St....

Jul 9, 2020

Arcadia, WI. Darlene M. Meier, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020, after a two-year battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. Darlene was born to Janice and Clarence Reedy on August 26, 1944, in Arcadia, WI. She met Everett (Butch) Meier in Saint Paul, MN....and they were united in marriage on August 22, 1964. They moved back to...