Obituaries

Phillip E. Foellmi, 86, of Sparta died on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at RBI Care in Sparta. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, prior to the memorial service. A memorial service will be

Anita M Berry, 78, of Neillsville, was called home by her Heavenly Father on July 21, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1948, in Wausau, WI to Henry ‘Hank’ and Inez (Joss) Anderson. She was united in marriage to Garmon E. Berry, June 27,

Gloria A. Haugen, 76, of West Salem, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.   Gloria was born on February 27, 1950, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, to Russell and Elmeda (McElroy) Gonia. She grew up in

Justin S. Waltemath, age 33, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 16, 2026, after a long struggle with addiction.   Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Pastor Daren DeFord will

Donald M. Semb, age 69, of Pigeon Falls, died on Sunday, July 19, 2026 in his home. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall with burial in the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in

Kenneth D. Thomas, 76 of Elroy, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Elroy Health Services, Elroy. He was born on February 12, 1950, to Berten and Velma (Worthington) Thomas in Sparta, Wisconsin. Kenny attended Royall High School in Elroy. Kenny had a quiet

Vione Shelia Brauner died on June 29, 2026 at the age of 91. Vione Was born in Black River Falls on May 2, 1935. She is survived her three sons, David of Broadhead, WI., Daniel of Black River Falls, WI., and Douglas of Madison, WI.

Justin S. Waltemath, age 33, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 16, 2026, after a long struggle with addiction.   Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Pastor Daren DeFord will

Lisa Elaine Stricklin, age 65, of Wilton, WI, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 at her home.   Funeral Services for Lisa will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Pastor Jennifer Clemmerson

David Frain Winchel, age 82, of Cashton, WI, passed away at his home on July 16, 2026. Memorial services for David will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude at 11:00 a.m. with a short prayer service, at the

Herbert Victor Miller, formerly of Bangor, Wisconsin, was called to his heavenly home on July 14, 2026, at the Morrow Home in Sparta, Wisconsin, at the age of 97. Herb was born April 4, 1929, to Victor and Viola (Wehrs) Miller in the Town of

Eugene John Waldera Jr. (“JR”), of Blair, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center–Eau Claire due to complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 57 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, Starting 3:00

Sandy May George, 55, of Arcadia, died suddenly from complications of cancer on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, surrounded by her family. Sandy was born in Ely, MN on January 1st, 1971, to Russel and Sherry (McDonald) Frost. Her early life was in northern Minnesota until her family moved to

Carolene Diane (Obert) Martalock, 83, of Ontario, WI, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, with loved ones by her side, on Friday, July 10, 2026. Family and friends are invited for visitation Thursday, July 16th beginning at 9:00 a.m.at St. Matthew’s Evangelical

Leon A. Holseth, 77 of rural Bangor, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 21, 2026 with care from his family and hospice services. He was happy to be home and spent time with family, friends, his dog, Cookie and 2 cats, Missy and