Isabelle M. Stigen

Isabelle M. (Helstad) Stigen, 86, of La Crosse, died on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. She was born on January 31, 1934 in Ettrick, WI to John and Alma (Hogden) Helstad. She married Robert Stigen on March 2, 1963. Isabelle was a very kind, sweet person who was very active in her church. She enjoyed riding her bike, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and family get togethers.

She is survived by her husband Robert, her children, Lori (Doug) Bakke, Lynn (Daniel) Kruck, Todd Stigen, Brian Stigen and Jeremy Stigen, grandchildren, Jessica Bakke, Alyssa Grinde, Brandon Bakke, Jacob Kruck, Samuel Kruck, Brianna Stigen and Kinsley Stigen, Great-grandchildren, Alexis Bakke, Wyatt Grinde and Avyanna Meza, a brother Howard Helstad and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Pyrl Helstad and a sister Burnetta Malesytcki.

A private family memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church. Pastor Jonathan Rimmert will officiate. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. The Schumacher-Kish Funeral & Cremation Services of La Crosse are in charge of arrangements.