Obituaries
Elinor Marie Rutz
Nov 6, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Elinor Rutz announce her passing. Elinor Marie Rutz was born February 26, 1938 and died November 6, 2024, 86 years old. Elinor Rutz lived in Ft. Dodge, IA from 1966-2015. She is preceded in death by her first husband DuWayne L. Rutz and her second husband Gary Trickey. She is survived...
Kenneth F. Ducke Jr.
Nov 19, 2024
Kenneth F. Ducke, Jr., 81, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, November 19, 2024.
Kenneth was born on September 22, 1943, to Kenneth F. Ducke (Louise M. Sullivan) at St. Ann’s Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Ken accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior in 1987. He graduated from Aquinas High...
Edith F. Nutter
Nov 19, 2024
Edith Fels Nutter, 94, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Edith was born on January 6, 1930 in Karlsruhe, Germany to Karl and Frieda (Zimmermann) Fels. She was the youngest of five children and lived in her hometown during WWII. Her family survived bombings and occupation, but lost...
Audrey A. Tessmer
Nov 15, 2024
Audrey Ann Tessmer was born in Gregory, South Dakota on February 27, 1932. Baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, she was raised primarily in Hadar and Grand Island, Nebraska. Audrey graduated from high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin, achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology and a Master’s Degree in History/Education. After being employed by...
Thomas A. Powell
Nov 15, 2024
Thomas (Tom) Powell, 80, passed away on Friday November 15th, 2024 in his life-long home outside of Hokah, Minnesota with family and his favorite dog, Lily, by his side. Tom was born to Harry and Helen (Boehm) Powell on January 9th, 1944.
Tom graduated high school from St. Peter’s Catholic School in Hokah, MN. He worked at the lumber yard, cheese...
Pearl B. Hoffman
Nov 13, 2024
Pearl B. Hoffman, 84 of La Crescent, MN passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Health Services in La Crosse. She was born on March 5, 1940, in Durand, WI to Edward and Henrietta “Pearl” (Kees) Erickson and graduated from Durand High School in 1959.
In 1960 Pearl married Michael J. O’Flaherty, together they had two sons...
Sean A. Ewing
Nov 12, 2024
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Sean Alan Ewing (33) on November 12th, 2024, in Dakota, MN. Sean was a cherished son, brother, and friend, known for his steadfast faith, generous spirit, and deep love for life.
Sean was born on May 24th, 1991, in Truckee, CA, to John Ewing and Susan (Padesky) Heuslein. He grew up in a...
Douglas A. Newman
Nov 11, 2024
Douglas Arthur Newman died on November 11, 2024 in his La Crescent home surrounded by his family.
Doug was born on July 25, 1955 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Clifford and Myrtle Newman. He attended school in Holmen, Wisconsin and graduated in 1973. After graduation Doug joined the Navy and served his country until 1975 when he was medically discharged due...
Linda Berdine Ruhnke
Nov 10, 2024
Linda B. Ruhnke died on November 10, 2024, in her apartment at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse, WI. She was born on July 7, 1936, to Winifred (Vanderwilt) and Milton Ruhnke at the county hospital in McPherson, Kansas. When Linda was only nine months old, her mother died of tuberculosis. When Linda was three, Milton married Maude Schmutz Gugler,...
Trudy Jo Friedl
Nov 10, 2024
Trudy Jo Friedl, 67, of La Crescent, died on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Sparta. Trudy was born on February 1, 1957 to Donald and Audrey (Schultz) Swenson. She retired from Mayo Clinic in La Crosse where she had worked as a registered nurse.
Trudy was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Audrey...
Lisa Gates
Nov 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear daughter and sister, Lisa Gates. Lisa went to meet her Savior on Sunday, November 10, 2024, surrounded by her family, after sudden GI health issues that her body could no longer handle. We rejoice that Lisa is no longer in pain and in the arms of Jesus....
Margaret A. Brown
Nov 6, 2024
Margaret A Brown (89) of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse.
Margaret was born May 13, 1935, to Arnold and Beatrice (Jostad) Losen in Decorah, Iowa. She married George E. Brown, Jr on November 23, 1951 at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
Margaret was a devoted and loving wife, mother,...
DeLyle V. Hanson
Nov 5, 2024
DeLyle Vern Hanson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went home to be with his wife on November 5, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on January 3, 1939, in Ormsby, Minnesota, he was the youngest of four children to Maylon and Laura Hanson. Growing up as a farm kid, DeLyle’s early life instilled in him a strong work...
Carl Kenneth Koch
Nov 4, 2024
We are heartbroken at the loss of our Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa, Carl Koch Jr. Carl passed away Monday night, on November 4th with his ‘special’ granddaughter, Karla, at his side, holding his hand.
Carl was born in La Crosse on June 7, 1928 at Gundersen Hospital to Carl and Dora (Schoenfeld) Koch. He attended Hogan and Longfellow schools and graduated...
Robert A. Cox
Nov 3, 2024
Robert A. Cox, 85, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, with music and his family at his side. Robert, fondly known as Bob, was born to Edwin and Mildred (Reed) Cox in Alton, IL on August 20, 1939. He married the love of his life, Margaret Kodros...
Marcia J. Swift
Nov 1, 2024
Marcia J. Swift, 86, of La Crosse passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born Feb. 22, 1938, in Milwaukee, to Edward and Eugenia (Slupianowski) Migacz.
She graduated from Crivitz (Wis.) High School in 1956. She continued her education and received her degree in dental hygiene from Marquette University’s School of Dentistry.
On Feb....
Arlene Mae Wiese
Oct 31, 2024
Arlene Mae Wiese was born to eternal life on October 31, 2024. Arlene was born April 14, 1930 to Palmer and Mabel (Anderson) Midtlien at Black River Falls WI. She became a child of God through baptism on May 11, 1930 and pledged lifelong faithfulness to God at her confirmation.
Arlene graduated from Central High School La Crosse in 1947. She...
Mary A. Thiele
Oct 31, 2024
Mary Anita Thiele, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by her family at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She resided at Creamery Creek Senior Living in Stoddard, WI. She was born November 22, 1941, in Prairie du Chien, WI to clarence and Helen (Crane) Nugent. She met the love of her life Dennis Thiele in 1967...
James Michael Werth
Oct 31, 2024
James “Jim” Michael Werth, 79, of Onalaska, WI passed away on Thursday, October 31st, 2024.
Jim was born July 21st, 1945, in La Crosse, WI., the son of Arthur and Catherine Werth. He graduated from Aquinas High School with the class of 1963 and attended the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business degree.
He...
Gary W. Candahl
Oct 31, 2024
Gary W. Candahl, 84, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on April 4, 1940, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Ernest and Edith (Colby) Candahl. Gary served in the United States Marine Corps. He met the love of his life, Jenny Ritter, and they later married,...
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