Obituaries
Joao H. Ferreira-Santos
Jan 27, 2019
João (John) Henrique Santos died from suicide on Sunday, January 27th 2019 in his home in La Crosse, WI. Although he was cherished and adored by his family and friends, he could not feel their love, as his heart and mind were clouded with his mental illness.
John’s life was filled with adventure. He was born in...
Carol Jean Russell
Jan 24, 2019
Carol Jean (Wurzel) Russell, 75, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health System on Thursday, January 24, 2019, surrounded by her family.
She was born in La Crosse on February 9, 1943, to George and Ina (Bennett) Wurzel. Carol was a 1961 graduate of Aquinas High School. She married Tom Russell on May 2, 1970,...
La Vern "Pat" H. Horstman
Jan 24, 2019
La Vern “Pat” Horstman, 92, formerly of Stoddard, Wisconsin, died January 24, 2019 in Collierville, Tennessee.
He was born December 27, 1926 to John and Celia (Miller) Horstman in Bangor, WI. La Vern worked for the Army Corp of Engineers as the Lockmaster of Lock and Dam #8 in Genoa, WI, retiring in 1990 after 28 years....
Hubert L. Hunzeker
Jan 23, 2019
Hubert L. Hunzeker, 98, of Spring Grove, Minnesota died on Wednesday, January 23rd at the Gundersen Tweeten Care Center. He was born in Peru, Nebraska on November 12th, 1920 to Clyde and Lily (Branek) Hunzeker.
Hubert’s distinguished life included serving as a US Navy officer on an attack transport in both the Atlantic and Pacific during WWII....
Ella Bendina Olstad
Jan 23, 2019
Ella Bendina Olstad, 98, of La Crosse, died January 23, 2019 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1921 to Edward and Bertha (Olson) Wangen, Lanesboro, MN. She was baptized, confirmed and married by Rev. N. S. Magelssen at Elstad Lutheran Church. She graduated from Lanesboro High School and later attended classes at WWTI in La...
Roger Hansen
Jan 22, 2019
Roger A Hansen passed away on January 22, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born to Henry and Nora (Seymour) Hansen January 13, 1935 in Crawford County. He married Anita Peterson on April 20, 1963 and they celebrated 55 years together. He attended a one room school house with other children from the area. Following his graduation...
Roger A. Hansen
Jan 22, 2019
Roger A Hansen passed away on January 22, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born to Henry and Nora (Seymour) Hansen January 13, 1935 in Crawford County. He married Anita Peterson on April 20, 1963 and they celebrated 55 years together.
He attended a one room school house with other children from the area. Following...
Kay Ann Reiman
Jan 22, 2019
Kay Ann Reiman, 80, peacefully passed away at Hillview Health Care Center surrounded by her family on January 22, 2019, after a short illness. Kay was born on November 5, 1938, to Ruth (Bautsch) and Elmer Eide. She graduated from Central High School in 1956 and then from St Francis School of Nursing in 1959. She married Tony Reiman...
Christine M. Jansson
Jan 21, 2019
Christine M. Jansson of Onalaska and Bradenton, FL, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Bradenton, FL. She was born September 1, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA to Andrew and Laura (Smyczek) Price. On October 12, 1968 she married Dwain Jansson in Rock Island, IL. Together they raised two boys, Peter who...
Shirley L. Walchak
Jan 19, 2019
Shirley L. Walchak was born in Rockton, WI on March 25, 1926 to Maxwell and Hazel (Bloss) Revels. She passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Gundersen Health System, with her loving son and daughter-in-law at her side. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Ploeger (Lisick), her son, Tim (Deborah) Lisick Sr., her grandson Timmy (Kelly)...
Shelley A. Hafner (Betz)
Jan 18, 2019
Shelley Ann Hafner (Betz), 53, of La Crosse passed away peacefully Friday evening, January 18, 2019 in her home with her husband Brian and best friend Shanyn by her side. She was born June 27, 1965 to Linda Johnson and Gary Betz.
Shelley loved her husband Brian, her family, friends and her dogs. She loved going for...
Allyn O. Knaak
Jan 18, 2019
Allyn O. Knaak passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019. He was born in Winona County, Minn., to Teresa (Albrecht) Knaak and Otto C. Knaak. He was educated in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Allyn was a Veteran of World War II, enlisting in the regular Army, stationed in the Pacific SW and the Philippine Islands. After his...
Lois M. Olson (Dake)
Jan 17, 2019
Lois M. Olson (Dake) passed away on Thursday January 17, 2019 at her residence. Lois was born on January 8, 1939 in Illinois. Lois enjoyed spending time with her friends and was an active member of Blessed Sacrament parish La Crosse.
Lois is survived by her three children: Daniel Dake of Kimberly, Liz Renken of Merrill, Greg...
Edward James O'Flaherty
Jan 17, 2019
Edward James O’Flaherty, 56 of La Crosse passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Mayo Health System of La Crosse following an extended illness. He was born August 5, 1962 in Lake City, Minnesota.
Ed had worked for Badger Foundry in La Crosse for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing especially for perch...
Janette A. "Jan" Lein
Jan 17, 2019
Janette “Jan” A. Lein, 91 of Onalaska, WI. died Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Brookdale Assisted living in Onalaska.
She was born January 22, 1927 at home in Skaim Hollow, Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Joseph and Thelma (Moen) Skaim. She was baptized and Confirmed at the Pontoppidan Lutheran Church. Jan attended Rocksvold Country School. She enjoyed growing...
Sherry Ann Kish
Jan 16, 2019
Sherry A. Kish, 80, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
She was born in Elroy, Wis., on December 20, 1938, to Charles “Chuck” and Margery (Johnson) Sterba, and was a 1956 graduate of Elroy High School. On September 14, 1957, she married Donald E. Kish,...
Bruce A. Meyer
Jan 14, 2019
Bruce A. Meyer, 88, of Onalaska, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
He was born on May 27, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., to Edward J. and Mabel I. (Checkett) Meyer and graduated from Von Stueben High School in Chicago. He then served in the U.S. Marine Corps during...
Caroline Ann Martin
Jan 14, 2019
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...
Orville George Gruntzel
Jan 14, 2019
Orville George Gruntzel, 91 of La Crosse, Wi. entered into eternal life on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born March 22, 1927 in Chimney Rock, Wi. He was married to his wife Velma Julson for 70 wonderful years. Together they had nine children.
Orville had worked for Trane Co. and Altec for 45 years. After retirement...
Patricia Ann Jenks
Jan 14, 2019
Patricia Ann (Bernd) Jenks of La Crosse died on January 14 th , 2019 at Bethany Riverside Care Center. She was born March 3rd, 1939, to Herman and Anna (Ikert) Bernd. She is survived by her husband Bert Sr., La Crosse., whom she married, April 7th, 1955 at Mt. Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church, La Crosse. She is also survived...
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