The Obituary Section

Leroy Heck

, Wisconsin

Leroy Albert Heck age 94 of Mondovi passed away on Tuesday August 4 2026. He was born on October 31 1931 to Paul and Ottelie Roetter Heck the youngest of their four sons. He was born like his brothers at home on the family farm in German Valley town of Albany. He was baptized on November 8 1931 and confirmed in the Lord on May 14 1944 at St. Peters Lutheran Church. He attended the German Valley School District No. 3 Pepin County a oneroom schoolhouse that was next to the church. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1949. He married Joan Lucy Burlingane on February 22 1953. Together they purchased the family farm and raised six children. Leroy was blessed by the Lord with all that was needed to properly manage and prosper the farm. Farming is an intensive occupation but Leroy always took time for his family…

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Cindy Pichler

, Wisconsin

CindyPichler 65 of Appleton WIwent home to heaven onThursday August 132026atSt. Elizabeths Hospitalsurrounded byfamilyaftera long battlewith severe lung disease COPD. She was born August 61961in Mondovi WI daughter of Einar and Arlene DregneyOdegard.She graduated from Mondovi High School. InApril of1980 she met the love of her life Lonnie Pichler at the Lone Pine Tavern in Mondovi WI. They were marriedon May 101986at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lima WI. Cindy worked as a CNA in Mondovi andAltoona.InOctober of1990 theymoved to Appleton. Cindy continued her career as a CNA at ManorCare Nursing Home for 30 years. She also worked at the Paper Valley Hotel as abanquetserver for 20 years. Cindywas a proud Norwegianwho enjoyed lefse and oyster stew. Sheenjoyedthe simple things in life includingtending toherflowersbirdwatchingseeing thetrees change colorscatching fishsoap operasplaying cardsFarkle chocolateandice cream conesscooped by Brad.She enjoyedtripsto thecasino andloved a goodthrift sale or freebie.Most of allshe loved to spendqualitytime with her…

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