Obituaries

Dwight E. Helmke, 75, of Sparta, died on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Morrow Home Assisted Living in Sparta. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 12 Noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Log Cabin, 720 Pine St. Warrens.

Michael J. Sacia, 83, of Melrose, died Tuesday May 26, 2026 at Emplify Health by Gundersen, in La Crosse. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at St. Kevin’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Burial will be in Melrose

Gerald “Jerry” K. Kolbo, 67, of Norwalk, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, May 29, 2026. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sparta, with Father Matthew Bowe officiating. Burial will be

Terry Lee Loper passed away peacefully following a stroke at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving wife and family, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. A celebration of Terry’s life will be held on Sunday, June 7th, 2:30pm – 6:30pm, at the American Legion

Paul Vernon Brueggeman, age 65, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Tomah Health Hospital following a long courageous battle with ALS. Family and friends are invited for committal services at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the

Mildred “Millie” Mae Olson, 96, passed away on May 26, 2026 at Pine View Care Center surrounded by family. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:30 pm at Riverside Cemetery in Black River Falls, WI with Pastor Ken Jordan officiating.

Barbara Haug, 68, of Independence, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Arcadia, Wisconsin. Barb was born on May 22, 1958, in Whitehall, Wisconsin to Monica Mish. In July of 2023, Barb was diagnosed with glioblastoma. Even through her diagnosis,

Judy Ann Thompson (Saunders) 61, born July 8, 1964, to Duane “Gene or Pa” Saunders and Takaki “Butch” Saunders (Yokooo) in Great Lakes, Illinois passed away peacefully with family by her side after battling stage 4 metastatic lung cancer on May 26, 2026, at Gundersen

Diane L. Osgood, 76, of Mindoro, passed away at her home on May 26, 2026. A celebration of Diane’s life will be held June 7, 2026, at Cindy’s Bar and Restaurant in Mindoro from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m. A private service for immediate family

Daniel Christie, 66, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls, WI.   Per his wishes, no obituary or service will be held.   Buswell Funeral Home is assisting

David “Dago” Calhoun, born March 31, 1955, passed away on May 25, 2026, at the age of 71, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, stories, and love shared with family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Roland “Rollie” Symicek Age 92 of The Villages, FL passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2025. Born on June 12, 1933 in Independence, WI to Rose (Pierzina) and Joseph Symicek. He married Janice (Sonsalla) of Arcadia, WI on August 5, 1961. He served in the

David A. Binter, age 74, of Tomah WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Cranberry Court in Tomah. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Queen of

Merlin Vieth, 97, of Norwalk, WI, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Mulder Health Center in West Salem, WI. Funeral services for Merlin will take place Friday, May 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at the Salem United Methodist Church, rural Norwalk. Burial will follow at

Richard “Dick” Schwarze 93 of Bangor, formerly of Tomah passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17 at Dove West Healthcare in Eau Claire. In accordance with Dick‘s wishes, a private family graveside service will be held.