Caroline Ann Martin

Caroline Ann Martin, 82, of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. She was born on June 5, 1936 in Coon Valley, WI to Michael and Caroline (Wuensch) Dwyer. She married Leonard Martin on April 22, 1958 in Coon Valley, WI.

She is survived by her husband Leonard, her children Judy (Dr. John) Farnen of La Crescent, MN, Larry (Ann) Martin of Bloomington, MN, Jeffrey Martin of West Salem, WI and Linda (Todd) Hansen of La Crosse, WI, eight grandchildren Aidan & Emma Farnen, Christina (Derrick) Ray, Patrick Martin (fiancee Jessie Alkire), Taylor & Ashley Martin, Andrew & Alexander Hansen, one great grandchild Elliott Ray. She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters Irma, Dolores, Lillian, Elvera, Arleen and Mary Jane, four brothers John, Donald, Lester and Arlan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at St. Joseph Ridge Parish, St. Joseph, WI. Rev. Timothy Welles will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Ridge Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 4-7 PM, with a rosary to be recited at 3:45 PM, and again on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. The Schumacher - Kish Funeral & Cremation Services, La Crosse Chapel is assisting the family.