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Charlene E. Hansen

Charlene E. Hansen

May 4, 2018

Charlene E. Hansen, 90 of La Crosse passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born July 24, 1927 in La Crosse to Oscar J. and Elsie M. (Haesler) Olson. She married Bernard “Bernie” Hansen on February 6, 1945 in La Crosse and he preceded her in death...

Donald Joseph Gallagher

Donald Joseph Gallagher

May 2, 2018

Donald Joseph Gallagher, 86, passed away on May 2, 2018. Don was born in La Crosse, WI on April 26, 1932 to Sylvester and Blanche (Bissen) Gallagher.

Don attended Holy Trinity Grade School and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1950. He graduated from St. Mary’s College, MN in 1954 with a major in Business Administration and...

Doris J. Riniker

Doris J. Riniker

Apr 29, 2018

Doris J. Riniker, 84, of West Salem passed away on April 29, 2018 at Mulder Health Care Facility. She is survived by son; Mark (Lynn), daughters; Janet Benz (Bruce Meyer) and Linda Starkey, brother; John (Patty) Heishman and ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Doris is preceded in death by parents; Wayne and Dorothy, husband; George,...

Philip J. Bouffleur, Jr.

Philip J. Bouffleur, Jr.

Apr 29, 2018

Philip J. Bouffleur, Jr. 92 of La Crosse passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Hillview Terrace. He was born October 20, 1925 in Chaseburg, WI to Philip and Helen (Ekholm) Bouffleur, Sr. While attending school he helped on the family farm in the Chaseburg area. Philip served in the United States Army during WWII. Upon...

Mary Elizabeth Reiman

Mary Elizabeth Reiman

Apr 29, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Reiman, 78, of La Crosse, died Sunday, April 29, 2018. Mary was born March 3, 1940, in La Crosse to Fred and Betty Reiman.

Mary graduated from Aquinas High School and received a Bachelor’s degree in Library Science from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minn. Mary’s first job as a librarian was...

Nelda J. Hengel

Nelda J. Hengel

Apr 28, 2018

Nelda J. Hengel, 79 of La Crosse, died on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Gundersen Health System of La Crosse. She was born in La Crosse on July 28, 1938 to Emil and Ruby (McCune) Benson. She married Phillip R. Hengel and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2011.

Nelda is survived by one daughter...

Marian Elizabeth Havlik

Marian Elizabeth Havlik

Apr 25, 2018

Marian Elizabeth Havlik, age 83, of Gainesville Florida, formerly of La Crosse, WI died on April 25, 2018. She was born on January 14, 1935 in Hiawatha, Kansas to George and Elizabeth (Kish) Glasheen. She graduated Saint Francis School of Nursing in La Crosse, WI. On September 15, 1956 she married Joseph A. Havlik in Sparta, WI.

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Jerrold Lang Dziadosz-Krebs

Jerrold Lang Dziadosz-Krebs

Apr 24, 2018

After a long, hard fought battle, Jerrold “Jerry” Lang Dziadosz-Krebs peacefully passed away in the comfort of his own home early Tuesday morning, April 24, 2018. He was surrounded by his beloved wife Jenn, his beloved dogs Canyon, Kaluka, Lucy and Cubbie, along with family and friends. It was Jerry’s wish to be able to spend his final...

Richard D. Jones

Richard D. Jones

Apr 23, 2018

Richard “Rick” D. Jones, 71, of Onalaska, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on August 2, 1946 in La Crosse to Merle and Esther (Miller) Jones. Rick was a US Navy veteran, serving in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He married the love of his life and best friend,...

Alan E. Pedretti

Alan E. Pedretti

Apr 22, 2018

Alan E. Pedretti, 59, of La Crescent, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Alan was born in La Crosse on October 18, 1958, the youngest of eight children born to Joffre and Lucille (Ender) Pedretti. He was raised in La Crescent and attended La Crescent schools.

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Joyce Irene Burzinski

Joyce Irene Burzinski

Apr 21, 2018

Joyce I. Burzinski, 87 of La Crosse, died on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. She was born in La Crosse on October 8, 1930 to Edgar and Mildred (Schroeder) Craig. Joyce was a 1948 graduate of Central High School. On September 8, 1949 she married Robert M. Burzinski in La Crosse. For many years...

John R. Oelke

John R. Oelke

Apr 20, 2018

On April 20th 2018, "Father John," "Papa" John Ralph Oelke passed quietly though unexpectedly into eternal life.  John was born on August 11, 1956 to Bernice (Stellick) and Wilhelm ‘Bill’ Oelke.  He grew up enjoying farm life in La Crosse, WI with his sister Nancy and two brothers Darrell and Robert.  He graduated from Central High School in 1974. ...

Earl Raymond Kish, Jr.

Earl Raymond Kish, Jr.

Apr 16, 2018

Earl Raymond Kish, Jr., 85, of La Crosse, quietly passed away on the evening of Monday, April 16, 2018, at the Gundersen Health System of La Crosse.

He was born in La Crosse on May 2, 1932, to Earl and Mary (Lamparter) Kish, Sr. He graduated from La Crosse Central High School and then enlisted in the...

James E. Hutchinson

James E. Hutchinson

Apr 12, 2018

James E. Hutchinson, 67 of rural La Crescent, Minn., passed away at his home on Thursday, April 12, 2018. He was born in Yakima, WA., on May 10, 1950 to William and Margaret (Dressler) Hutchinson. On October 16, 1979 he married Sandra J. Wiltse in Yakima.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army during...

Gregory Bernard Hegenbarth

Gregory Bernard Hegenbarth

Apr 12, 2018

Gregory Bernard Hegenbarth, 89, of La Crosse, passed away from a rare intestinal condition on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. He was born on November 22. 1928 in La Crosse to Bernard and Anna (Hoffman) Hegenbarth. Greg graduated from Aquinas High School in 1946. He attended St. John’s University and then served with...

Dolores Elizabeth Pederson

Dolores Elizabeth Pederson

Apr 12, 2018

Dolores Elizabeth (Merfeld) Pederson, 89, of Onalaska passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 12, 2018.

Dolores was born on Feb. 17, 1929, in La Crosse to Matthew and Clara (Strasser) Merfeld. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1947. On April 7, 1953, she was joined in marriage to the love of...

Bernadine Irene Miller

Bernadine Irene Miller

Apr 11, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Bernadine ‘Bernie’ Irene Miller announces her peaceful passing after a long struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the age of 73 years.

Bernie had many hobbies in which she enjoyed. Her draw to the warmth of the outdoors brought her out of...

Darryl Wayne Berny

Darryl Wayne Berny

Apr 10, 2018

Darryl W. Berny, 80, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at the Gundersen Heath System in La Crosse.

Darryl was born on June 30, 1937, in La Crosse to Lawrence and Blanche (Secor) Berny. He attended La Crosse schools and was a 1955 graduate of La Crosse Central High School. He married his...

David H. Hansen

David H. Hansen

Apr 10, 2018

David H. Hansen, 91, of La Crosse, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Gundersen Health System of La Crosse. He was born in rural Desoto, Wis., on August 6, 1926 to Henry and Nora (Seymour) Hansen. He married Helga Poeppl on August 27, 1949 in Augsburg, Germany. Helga was the love of his...

Louise Ann Simon

Louise Ann Simon

Apr 9, 2018

Louise Ann (Wiedel) Simon, 73, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 after a brave battle with cancer. God saw that she was tired and a cure was not to be, so He opened His arms and said, "Louise come with me."

Louise was born March 8, 1945 to Leroy and Antoinette (Zaremba)...

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