Obituaries

Mar 27, 2022

On Sunday, March 27, 2022, Richard Lettner died in his sleep with dignity and grace, in the home of a family member.  This was his 93rd birthday.

The second oldest of the six children born of Herbert and Margaret (Crawford) Lettner, Richard Herbert Lettner was born March 27th, 1929, at the family's farm in Irish Valley, Waumandee,...

Mar 26, 2022

Mary M. Angst, 88, of La Crosse and formerly of Arcadia, died on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Pine View Nursing Home in Caledonia, MN. Mary was born in rural Buffalo County, Wisconsin on May 1, 1933, to George and Mary (Pyka) Giemza. She was united in marriage to Myron "Mike" Angst at St. Michael's Catholic Church in North...

Mar 22, 2022

Tony Michael Killian, 44 of Fairchild passed away at work on March 22, 2022. Tony was born on March 13, 1978, in La Crosse, WI, to Tim and Lorraine (Bremer) Killian. Tony graduated from Arcadia High School and had been employed by Dan and Debbie Kamla for many years. He later worked for the AMI Silica, in Hixton, WI....

Mar 13, 2022

Fritz Fankhauser, 79, of Arcadia, Wisconsin went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 13th, 2022, after an 18-month battle with cancer. Fritz was born on a small family farm outside of Bern, Switzerland to Fritz & Anna (Schweitzer) Fankhauser. During his youth he worked on his family farm and spent his summers working on his...

Mar 12, 2022

Donovan "Berzi" James Berzinski, 89, of Arcadia passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022, with his children by his side. Berzi was born May 4, 1932, to Amy and Edward Berzinski. Arcadia, Wisconsin was home to him throughout his life. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1951 and was proud to be part of the 1951 football team...

Mar 8, 2022

Elaine J. Kamrowski, 96, of Galesville, died on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her daughter's home under the care of Gundersen Hospice. Elaine was born in Arcadia on January 16, 1926, to Adolf and Mary (Bergman) Breining. Growing up with a farming family, she truly enjoyed the quiet country way of life. She was united in marriage to Joseph...

Mar 2, 2022

Gerd Dieter Kuhrt, of Arcadia, WI, ended his battle with cancer on March 2, 2022, at his residence with his family present. Gerd, the youngest of five children and son of Gustav Richard Bruno Kuhrt and Anna Frieda Gertrud Kuhrt (nee Fourmont) was born in Berlin, Germany on June 12, 1944. Gerd grew up in a divided Germany and watched...

Feb 23, 2022

On Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Reverend Carl Roy Stone Jr, 70 awoke as he always did giving thanks to the Lord for another beautiful day to be alive. Later that day Carl passed away and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to live forever in heaven, a place of eternal glory! Carl was born on...

Feb 20, 2022

Eugene (Gene) Gerold Gunderson, age 87, of Arcadia passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Gene was born on December 2, 1934, to Palmer and Ida (Risen) Gunderson in the town of Naples in Buffalo County, WI. On April 11, 1958, Gene was married to Diane Thibedeau in the Little Brown Church in Nashwa,...

Feb 15, 2022

Paco John Muncy, also known as Nicholas “Nick” Jowett/Schoepke, 35, of Arcadia and formerly of Black River Falls, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in his home.

Nick was born in Wausau, WI on March 23, 1986, to Michael Schoepke and Linda Wolfe.  He graduated from Black River Falls High School with...

Feb 12, 2022

Thomas "Tom" Eugene Haines, 79, of Arcadia, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall. Tom was born in Arcadia on June 27, 1942, to Werner and Eleanor (Sonsalla) Haines. After graduating from Arcadia High School, Tom was united in marriage to Mary Ann Pierzina on July 28, 1962 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help...

Feb 8, 2022

Ronald "Ron" Louis Glass, 55, of Arcadia, died on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Ron was born in La Crosse on June 21, 1966, to Albert and Kathryn (Crouse) Glass. He owned and operated The Pitstop 3 in Arcadia for many years, where he was able to display his love for NASCAR, especially...

Feb 6, 2022

Jose Teodoro Cruz, 74, of Arcadia, WI passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Jose was born on July 17,1947, in San Pedro, Sula, Honduras, to Miguel Angel Cruz✝ and Berta Lidia Rios✝. Upon coming to the United States, Jose worked as an electrician. He enjoyed fishing with his family.

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Feb 4, 2022

Emmalene "Emmy" Irene Nelson, 86, of Galesville, WI passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Grandview Care Center in Blair, WI under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Emmy was born on August 3, 1935, in Austin, MN to Ernest and Esther (Hanson) Nelson. After graduating from high school, she married Glen Bawek. Together they raised 7 children. They...

Jan 28, 2022

Elaine M. Suchla, 85, of Arcadia, passed away on January 28, 2022, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN. Elaine was born February 11, 1936, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Arthur and Marion (Mitchell) Dworschak. She was united in marriage to Clifford Suchla on October 27, 1956, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waumandee, WI. Elaine was employed at...

Jan 25, 2022

Leroy J. Pyka, 79, of Arcadia, died on January 25, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. Leroy was born in Arcadia on December 30, 1942, to Paul and Irene (Sonsalla) Pyka. After graduating from high school, Leroy worked at various local farms including the Temke and Sonsalla Farms, as well as helping Jim Schultz for many years....

Jan 19, 2022

Vera Elfrieda-Elsie Motszko, 98, of Arcadia passed away on January 19, 2022, at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall, Wisconsin. Vera was born in Fountain City, WI on July 25, 1923, to Earl and Lena (Krause) Stevens. She graduated from Arcadia High School in May 1940, and married Peter R. Motszko on October 23, 1940, at St. Stanislaus parsonage. Together...

Jan 11, 2022

William "Bill" T. Boland, 71, of Arcadia, died on January 11, 2022. He was born October 22, 1950, in Wabasha, MN to William and Florence (Ramelow) Boland. Survivors include his wife: Pam; daughter: Kelli (Dustin) Pfennig; grandsons: Jace and Rylan Pfennig; siblings: Nancy (Donald) Bernstein, Cindy (Michael) Hartman, Terry (Laurie) Boland, James Boland, John Boland, and Timothy (Susan) Boland;...

Jan 7, 2022

Antonette "Toni" Marie Schock, 79, of Arcadia passed away peacefully at her home under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice. Antonette was born on May 17, 1942, in Arcadia to Anthony "Tony" and Josephine (Brom) Pehler. Toni graduated from Arcadia High School and married Ricardo "Rick" Schock on July 11, 1964. Together they raised three children: Julie, Patrick and...

Dec 15, 2021

Janet F. Novotny, 75, of Cochrane, died on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System- Eau Claire.

Janet was born on October 15, 1946, in Winona, MN to William and Florence (Gahnz) Staak.  She attended Cochrane-Fountain City Schools and earned top honors in her graduating class as well as being chosen for majorette in the...