Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home and Cremation

02/26/2026

Merle Micka, 85, of Kendall, died on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:00 AM at Glendale Cemetery, Kendall. Pastor John Olson will officiate.

Smith-Nelson-Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting. Online condolences may b...

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02/25/2026

Our team of experienced staff strive to provide families with the care and support during their most difficult times. Meet our team and learn about our history here:https://www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com/our-staff/our-staff

02/22/2026

"You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life" - Dame Cicely Saunders, founder of the Hospice movement.

02/19/2026

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02/18/2026

Recent research into Veteran’s grief has revealed that loss to su***de is much harder to handle than the loss of a friend in combat, partially because combat deaths are drilled to be expected. However, veteran mortality is an issue that extends beyond the battlefield.

02/14/2026

In the funeral profession, a celebrant is a non-clergy professional that conducts formal memorials or celebration of life services. They are dedicated to conduct meaningful services that honor and remember a life lived. They can do so without linking to religious affiliation or beliefs, or include the deceased beliefs as requested. The message of their service includes unique sharing of how the deceased lived their life, their personality and values, and even memories from family and friends. Not only do they perform the funeral service, they actually plan and oversee all funeral proceedings. A funeral celebrant is there to help you decide on any and all details as you are arranging the funeral.

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

Memorialization of a lost loved one can be difficult as we age. What helps is remembering the essentials that made them unique, so ask yourself: were they known to be solitary, or social? Share your thoughts below!

02/13/2026

William F. Koopman, Jr, 85 of Camp Douglas passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Serenity House, Tomah. He was born on October 31, 1940, to William F. Koopman, Sr. and Elsie E. Deutrich in Bells Coulee, La Crosse County.

William graduated from Melrose Mindoro High School and soo...

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02/13/2026

Eunice L. Jessen (nee Newlun), 97, of Tomah, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Rolling Hills in Sparta, Wisconsin.

She was born on a farm in rural Wisconsin. Through most of her early life, she lived without electricity, telephone or indoor plumbing. She was the daughter of Albe...

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02/13/2026

James “Bummer” K. Palamaruk, 71 of rural Kendall peacefully passed away in his home with his family on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.Bummer was born to Elizabeth “Betty” (Magee) and Metro Palamaruk on June 28, 1954, in Fort Williams, Ontario, Canada where he and his family lived until they moved to K...

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02/10/2026

John M. Turmel Jr., of Tomah and formerly of Paige, Texas, died on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Tomah Health.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Texas at a later date. Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.sonnenbur...

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