Obituaries
Douglas "Bud" Miyamoto
Apr 9, 2024
Douglas (Bud) Miyamoto, son of Marcella (Fuoter) Miyamoto and Harry Miyamoto, was born on December 6th, 1945, at Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at St. Luke’s Methodist Church on the North Side.
Bud attended Logan High School and was the Senior Class President of the class of 1964. ...
Thomas "Tom" C. Bina
Apr 8, 2024
Thomas C. Bina “Tom”, a beloved husband, father, and educator, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on May 7, 1939, in La Crosse, WI, to Frank and Charlotte Bina.
Tom's passion for music and teaching led him to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where he completed his...
Evelyn Jeanette Morkved
Apr 8, 2024
Our beloved mother, grandmother, & great-grandmother Evelyn Jeanette (Sullivan) Morkved, 93, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, in Onalaska, WI. She was born on January 3, 1931, in Cataract, WI.
Evelyn always took great pride in her home and yard, especially loving her flowers and just being outdoors. It was a joke that her house was...
Will Reckase
Apr 6, 2024
William Reckase, 31, ended his life in Baltimore, Maryland April 6, 2024.
Will was born in La Crosse, January 28, 1993, to Mary Mundt Reckase and Dan Reckase. He graduated from Aquinas High School and Seattle University where he was recognized for being the top student graduating in his major. During his time in college, he spent...
Patricia M. Madden
Apr 5, 2024
Patricia Mary (Killilea) Madden, 64 years young, peacefully crossed over to Heaven in her home on Friday, April 5, 2024. Patti was born November 2, 1959 in La Crosse, WI to Gaylord and Ila (Johnson) Killilea.
Patti was a graduate of Central High School. She dedicated her professional career to Bethany on Cass, Cathedral Elementary School, Chrishaven...
Elizabeth "Betty" G. Lubinski
Apr 4, 2024
Elizabeth G. “Betty” Lubinski, age 90 of Onalaska, formerly of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse.
She was born on June 1, 1933 in La Crosse to the late Wilbert and Edna DeLaney. She married Vernon R. “Ben” Lubinski on August 9, 1952 at St. Johns Catholic Church...
Sylvia Bernice Benson
Apr 4, 2024
Sylvia Bernice Benson from La Crosse Wisconsin, 99, went to be with the Lord on April 4th. She was born to the parents of Obert Frauenkron and Lillian Papenfuss on September 4, 1924 in La Crosse Wisconsin. She married Harry Victor Benson on November 29, 1946. She was a hard worker and worked for the K-Mart Corporation for 41...
Alexander "Alex" J. Duresky
Apr 2, 2024
Alexander “Alex” J. Duresky, 30, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born to Jay and Carmen Duresky on December 15, 1993, in Fayetteville, NC. Alex graduated from Central High School in La Crosse in 2012. Growing up, Alex found joy in sports and participated in many different ones from a young...
Sean L. Carrimon
Apr 1, 2024
Sean L. Carrimon, 33 of rural Holmen, passed away at his home on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born in La Crosse on April 29, 1990. He grew up in the La Crosse area and moved to Lime Ridge, WI where he married Whitney Evanson on October 30, 2018.
Sean had many passions and interests. He...
Carol L. Grattan
Mar 28, 2024
Carol Lee Grattan, 85, of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. She was born December 14, 1938 in South Bend, IN to Delbert and Leona (Jachim) Atkinson. The family moved to La Crosse, WI where she graduated from Aquinas High School. Carol’s desire...
Paul G. Druschke, Jr.
Mar 27, 2024
Paul G. Druschke, Jr., known to many as “Bud”, passed away at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born on January 15, 1930, in Fond du Lac, WI and was adopted by his parents, Paul and Norine (Larkin) Druschke before his first birthday. He graduated from La Crosse Central High School in...
John D. Dolan
Mar 27, 2024
John David Dolan, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home. He was born September 17, 1946 to Joseph and Margaret Dolan. He married Gail True in 1965 at St. Patrick’s Church in Onalaska, WI. First and foremost, he loved God, his country, and his family. John had 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren whom he loved...
Gerald "Jerry" Grenawalt
Mar 27, 2024
Gerald (Jerry) Grenawalt, 95, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, at his home in Holmen, Wisconsin. He was born on August 14, 1928 in Footville, Wisconsin. Jerry, known to his loved ones as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather is survived by his wife Shirley Grenawalt (Morford), son Gary (Susan), daughters Jan (late Jim) Abrashinsky and...
Betty Villmow
Mar 26, 2024
Betty Villmow, age 95, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was the daughter of Sam and Lillian (Maurer) Ender. She graduated from Houston High School in 1945 and worked at the La Crosse Footwear for 55 years.
She married Herb Villmow on June 3rd, 1947 at the Hokah United Methodist Church. They had one daughter, Sharon. Betty...
Elaine Ann Patterson
Mar 25, 2024
Elaine Ann Patterson, 73, of La Crosse, died on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Gundersen Health System in la Crosse. She was born on June 2, 1950 in Richland Center, WI to Herbert and Grace (Campbell) Stone. Elaine was a US Army Veteran and had worked at Northern Engraving for several years. She was a member of the...
Sally Ann Bagniefski
Mar 25, 2024
Sally Ann Bagniefski, 68, passed away on March 25, 2024. She was a current resident of La Crosse and a long-time resident of Fairbanks, Alaska.
Sally was born in La Crosse on January 24, 1956, to Virgil and Colleen Roberts. She grew up on the family farm in Dakota, MN, with her three sisters whom she remained...
Meridith A. Galstad
Mar 24, 2024
Meridith Ames Galstad, 58, of Eau Claire, WI and formerly of Fountain City, WI, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire Campus. She will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona, MN.
Michael W. Thesing
Mar 24, 2024
Michael William Thesing, 64, affectionately known as Mike, passed away on March 24, 2024, in Phoenix Arizona while vacationing. Born to Helen and Robert Thesing on August 20, 1959.
Mike was often found playing tennis, pickleball, biking, or arranging lunch dates with friends and family. Indoors, he was an avid reader keeping up on current affairs and...
Matthew G. Bena
Mar 23, 2024
Matthew G. Bena, 56, of Westfield, Wi, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born December 12, 1967, in La Crosse to Chuck and Therese (Duellman) Bena. Matt graduated from Westby High School and later from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice....
Art P. Stender
Mar 23, 2024
Art Stender, 78, of La Crescent, Minnesota, peacefully went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Art was born in Winona, Minnesota on March 12, 1946 to Arthur and Esther (Erdmann) Stender of Ridgeway, Minnesota. He was baptized in the name of the Triune God on March 31 of that...
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