Obituaries

Margie A. Hirschuber

Margie A. Hirschuber

May 27, 2019

Margie A. Hirschuber, 83, of La Crosse, died on Monday, May 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 22, ,1935 in La Crosse to Herschel and Florence (Niesen) Joseph. She married William “Bick” Hirschuber on March 22, 1952 in La Crosse. Together they owned and operated Bick n Marge’s in Stoddard and Dugan’s Dugout...

Howard C. Kappauf

Howard C. Kappauf

May 27, 2019

“High Powered” Howard C. Kappauf, passed away on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019 at the age of 93. It was four days before his birthday and one day after his wife’s 90 th . He was born to Edwin and Sylvia (Beach) Kappauf on May 31, 1925 in La Crosse WI. Howard was a man of many strengths.   He...

Toni Ann Schoen

Toni Ann Schoen

May 26, 2019

Toni Ann Schoen, 67, of La Crosse, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.

Toni was born in La Crosse on February 5, 1952, to Tony and Anna (Kelley) Butterfield.  She was a 1970 graduate of Central High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.  On December...

Catherine J. Kost

Catherine J. Kost

May 25, 2019

Catherine Joan (Masewicz) Kost, 59, started a new spiritual journey on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse. She was born in La Crosse, WI, September 20, 1959, to Edwin and Charlotte (Dresen) Masewicz.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Kost of 38 years, mother Charlotte Masewicz, brothers, Martin (Sophia), Robert (Jennifer), Charles (Elizabeth)...

Jonathan David Schuetz

Jonathan David Schuetz

May 25, 2019

Jonathan David Schuetz, a life long member and outstanding servant of Living Word Christian Church was born May 26, 1988 in La Crosse, Wisconsin and departed to be with the Lord on May 25, 2019. He is survived by his parents Craig and Alice (Laurenzi) Schuetz; his faithful and loyal dog Tilley along with many friends and family...

Sigrid C. Mueller

Sigrid C. Mueller

May 24, 2019

Sigrid Catherine Mueller, 91 of La Crescent, MN, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born in La Crosse on December 25, 1927 to Helge and Catharine (Kirschner) Stefferud. As a child Sigrid was a member of the “State Road Gang”, a group of childhood friends that played and grew up together. The friendships continued throughout adulthood...

Diana Bernice Kramer

Diana Bernice Kramer

May 24, 2019

Diana Bernice Kramer 'nee Rosenthal

West Salem, WI- "I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Diana B. Kramer,76, of West Salem, died Friday, May 24, 2019, at Mayo Health System in LaCrosse.  She was...

Harry J. Mrozek Jr.

Harry J. Mrozek Jr.

May 23, 2019

Harry J. Mrozek Jr., 89, of La Crescent, passed away at home on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Harry was born in Fountain City, WI, to Harry J. Mrozek and Salomea "Sally" Mrozek (nee Scharmach). Harry married Anne E. Mrozek (nee Knott), from England, on April 26th, 1954, in Banbury, England while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force....

Gloria D. Freehill

Gloria D. Freehill

May 23, 2019

Gloria D. Freehill, 81 of LaCrosse, passed away May 23, 2019, very peacefully after a short stay at Elroy Health Services. She was born December 5, 1937 to William and Jeanette (Billings) Lichtie Sr in LaCrosse. On August 24, 1957 she married Walter D. Freehill at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in LaCrosse. They would have celebrated 62 years...

Donald Byrl Holliday

Donald Byrl Holliday

May 23, 2019

Donald B. Holliday, 89 of Hokah, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Springbrook Village in La Crescent. He was born in La Crosse, WI, on December 18, 1929 to Seward and Lois Holliday. On October 5, 1957 he married Rita J. Hostrawser in the Hokah United Methodist Church. Don had worked for 41 years at Trane...

Isadore F. Clements

Isadore F. Clements

May 23, 2019

Isadore "Ike" F. Clements, 93, of rural Coon Valley, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse.

He was born in La Crosse, Wis., on December 9, 1925, to Edward and Martha (Kneifl) Clements and was raised on Meadow Brook farm in Bohemian Valley near Coon...

Paul G. Albrecht

Paul G. Albrecht

May 22, 2019

Paul Gerhardt Albrecht, age 88, of Onalaska, was called from this life to eternal life in heaven by his Savior Jesus Christ on May 22, 2019.

He was born on September 23, 1930, in Bowdle, SD to Paul and Marie (Hoffmann) Albrecht. He became a child of God as he was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church...

Robert "Bob" Alden Bateman

Robert "Bob" Alden Bateman

May 21, 2019

Robert “Bob” Alden Bateman, 82, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on September 25, 1936 in Nodine, MN to Les and Freida (Brose) Bateman. Bob grew up in Nodine and graduated from Winona High School. He served with the United States Marine Corps, and...

Dr. Patrick Trokan

Dr. Patrick Trokan

May 17, 2019

Dr. Patrick Trokan passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 17, 2019. Pat was a husband, father, father- in -law, grandfather, professor, coach and man who loved life. He was born in West Allis, Wisconsin on November 17, 1946 to Helen and Paul Trokan.

Pat was often seen on the golf course where he enjoyed the...

Norman Edward Pickering

Norman Edward Pickering

May 17, 2019

Norman Edward Pickering, 81, of Holmen passed away of cardiac failure on May 17, 2019 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse.

Norman was born in Galesville on May 31, 1937 to Allison and Mae (VanderLaan) Pickering. He married Barbara Lovig in 1959 and later divorced. Norman married Karen Kaiser in 1987 and later divorced but remained good...

Ronald J. Buschman

Ronald J. Buschman

May 16, 2019

Ronald James Buschman, 77, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.

Ron was born in La Crosse on November 27, 1941, to Sylvester and Thelma (Jensen) Buschman.  He was a 1959 graduate of Central High School.  He served in the Army Reserves for seven years....

Lorraine Marie King

Lorraine Marie King

May 14, 2019

Lorraine King, 97 of La Crosse, WI, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Hillview Health Care Center with her daughters, son in law and granddaughter by her side. She was born in Caledonia, MN, on February 17, 1922 to James and Lonnie (Weis) Houlihan. When she was fifteen years old the family moved to La Crosse and...

Beatrice M. Tomten

Beatrice M. Tomten

May 13, 2019

Beatrice M. Tomten, 94 of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born October 29, 1924 in La Crosse to William and Anna (Garske) Poellinger and graduated from Logan High School in 1942. She worked at the Sno-Cap Drive-In on La Crosse’s North Side with her...

Diane L Melby

Diane L Melby

May 13, 2019

Diane Louise (Sullivan) Melby, of La Crosse, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 peacefully at home after a two year battle of cancer. She was born in La Crosse to Mildred and George Sullivan on September 15, 1950.

Diane was unified in marriage to Arthur Melby June 26, 1971. She was employed by St. Francis Hospital for...

Lee A. Allen

Lee A. Allen

May 11, 2019

Lee A. Allen, 81, of LaCrosse, WI passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2019, with his wife, Janet, by his side.  Lee was born on October 4, 1937 to Anna L (Armoto) Allen and Aquilla A. Allen in Ferryville, WI.

Lee is survived by his wife, Janet, and special friends, Paul and Mary Muenzenberger and...