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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)...

Jack William Yancy

Jack William Yancy

Apr 9, 2018

Jack W. Yancey, 63, of La Crosse, passed away at his home on Monday, April 9, 2018.

Jack was born February 24, 1955, in La Crosse, to Hubert and Lillian (Privet) Yancey. He was raised in the La Crescent-Hokah area and was a graduate of La Crescent High School. On October 18, 1986, he married Linda Ann...

Randy William Kreger

Randy William Kreger

Apr 7, 2018

Randy William Kreger, 62, of Onalaska passed away in his home Saturday, April 7, 2018, following a courageous ten-year battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Portage, WI, on Aug. 22, 1955, to Earl and Nanette (Weider) Kreger. He was a graduate of Pardeeville High School in 1973. Later he continued his education at Moraine Park Technical College...

Rose Marie Oldenburg

Rose Marie Oldenburg

Apr 7, 2018

Rose Marie Oldenburg (Stellpflug) passed away on April 7, 2018 at the Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. Rose was born on July 14, 1935 in La Crosse, the daughter of Adrian and Elise (Herlitzka) Stellpflug. She was a graduate of La Crosse Aquinas High School. After marrying Jim in 1957, Rose dedicated her life to raising her...

Wayne (Bones) Klawitter

Wayne (Bones) Klawitter

Apr 7, 2018

Wayne Dee “Bones” Klawitter, 83, of La Crescent, died on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse. He was born on July 27, 1934 in La Crosse to Herman and Irene (Schnick) Klawitter. Wayne grew up in Brownsville, MN and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1953. He helped his Dad run...

Robert James Balduzzi

Robert James Balduzzi

Apr 7, 2018

Robert “Bob” Balduzzi, 83, of Onalaska, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Bob was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Marie (Lang) and Bernard Balduzzi on June 15, 1934. He graduated from Aquinas High School and attended St. Mary’s College for 3 years. He served in the Army in Japan from...

Kenneth Duwayne Smith

Kenneth Duwayne Smith

Apr 4, 2018

Kenneth Duwayne Smith, 85, of Lakeview Health Center-West Salem and formerly of Rockland, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Ken was born on July 28, 1932 in Wessington Springs, SD. He was raised in the Hokah, MN area and attended St. Peter's Catholic School. Ken married Lois Savall on August 3, 1950 at St. Patrick’s Catholic...

David Lee Ekern

David Lee Ekern

Apr 2, 2018

David Lee Ekern, 67, left our world for eternal glory on Monday April 2nd, 2018 following a very courageous seven-year battle with cancer. He was born June 13, 1950 to Walter and Ruth Ekern. During his earlier years he attended Westby schools and at age 15, his family moved to La Crosse. He graduated from La Crosse Central High...

Helen J. Ciano

Helen J. Ciano

Apr 1, 2018

Helen J Ciano, 84, of La Crosse passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at the Polidori House of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She was born August 26, 1933, in St Paul, MN to Charles and Bertha (Bowser) Baumann.    On December 8 th , 1952, she was married to Donald D Ciano, Sr.

As a teenager she worked...

Jerry D. Dulong

Jerry D. Dulong

Apr 1, 2018

Jerry D. DuLong, 60, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Jerry was born January 31, 1958 to L. Dean and Margaret (Cyr) DuLong. He married Cindy Salin in 1981. They have three daughters: Jennifer, Leslie, and Karlie.

Jerry graduated from Saline High School and attended MATC in Milwaukee, WI.  His...

Ruth Jane Hale

Ruth Jane Hale

Mar 29, 2018

Ruth Jane Hale, 95, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Bethany Riverside Nursing Facility in La Crosse. She was born on June 8, 1922 in La Crosse, WI to Edward and Ursula (Opitz) Hale. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1940. After graduation she worked at Electric Auto-Lite Company until 1959 when...

Mary L. Hughes

Mary L. Hughes

Mar 28, 2018

Mary L. Hughes passed on to her next life on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 after several months of illness.   She was in her 95th year of life. Mary was born on August 15th, 1923 to the late Frank and Anna (Braun) Boerner of Marinette, WI. Mary was a longtime resident of the La Crescent, MN. area. She had worked...

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