All Obituaries

Calvin Gene Tiffany, 79 of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Pepin, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2022 with his loving wife, Ana by his side. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 12, 1942, to Scott and Kathryn (Alton) Tiffany, the second of six children. During his summers in high school, Calvin worked at his Grandpa H.O. Tiffany’s farm in Nelson, WI and at the Trevino Sawmill. He rode his horse from Pepin across the Chippewa bridge every day. He graduated from Pepin High...

Doris Marie Johnson, 87, of rural Pepin, WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire, WI. She was born March 14, 1935 in Pepin Township; daughter of Ed and Ruby(Nord) Anderson. She attended Barry Corner School. Doris left school and on June 27, 1953 she married Marvin Johnson at Lund Covenant Church. She always desired to finish school and Doris received her GED when she was 57. In earlier days, Doris and Marvin did...

Warren Martin Worley, 86, of Durand, WI died Thursday, August 18, 2022 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, following heart complications.  He was born November 9, 1935; son of Reuben and Evelyn (Yarrington) Worley. He attended the Traun Bluff School. Warren worked for several farmers in the area including, Don Wekkin, Gordy Gifford and many others as well as his cousin Howard Golden when he moved to South Dakota. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and raising...

Mary Ann (Vagasky) Wallin, (83) of Pepin, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021 surrounded by family and friends.  Mary was born April 27, 1938 to John and Anna (Matta) Vagasky in Minneapolis, MN. Mary graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1956. She went on to further her education at the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors with the Class of 1960. With her major in Health & Physical Education, Mary taught in the Minneapolis school system for 11...

George Andrew Black Sr., 85, of Arkansaw, WI died Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born December 9, 1936 in Durand, WI; son of James and Gretchen (Rhode) Black. He graduated from Arkansaw High School. Following high school, George joined the United States Air Force and served for twenty years. On June 16, 1962, he married Frances Auger in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They lived many different places around the world while George was in the military. In...

Arlene Carol Cataract (86) of Arkansaw, WI passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the home of her son in Pepin, WI. She was born July 21, 1935 in Dunn County, Peru Township, WI; daughter of Herman and Sylvia (Dawson) Hubbard. She attended school in Meridean, Peru Township. On March 22, 1952 she married Wayne Cataract in Carryville, WI. Together they had twelve children. They lived in Arkansaw most of their married life. Arlene enjoyed camping, fishing, watching birds and other wild...

Bonnie Eljean Shaw, age 83, of Pepin, WI passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born October 8, 1938 in Pepin, WI to Leo and Mildred (Marcks) Breitung. She graduated from Pepin High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Fred Shaw on December 10, 1960 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pepin. Bonnie and Fred owned the Country Gentlemen Men’s Clothing store and the Norgetown Laundromat in Ellsworth, WI. She also did...

June Carolyn Bignell, 84, of Arkansaw, WI died Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Heritage of Elmwood. She was born March 10, 1938 at home in Waterville Township, WI; daughter of Milton and Jennie (Maxwell) Colstrom. She attended school in Arkansaw. On July 26, 1974 she married Gary Bignell in Eau Claire, WI. They lived in the Bay City and Hagar City area until returning to Arkansaw in 1993. June enjoyed roller skating, dancing, attending state fairs and country western concerts. She liked...

Beverly Jean Baker, 81, of Pepin, WI died Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI. She was born December 19, 1940 in Pepin, WI; daughter of Theodore and Wilma (Peterson) Compton. She graduated from Pepin High School. On June 20, 1959 she married Larry Baker at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pepin. Bev work various jobs around the area, including Schruths, the Pepin Hotel, Riviera Cabinets and Treasure Island Casino. Bev enjoyed bird watching, gardening, polka...

John Victor Altepeter,80, of Minneapolis, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2022 at his home in Pepin, WI. No services are being planned at this time.