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Mike Bahr

Mike Bahr

Jan 8, 2018

Mike Bahr of La Crosse passed away at Bethany-Riverside Nursing Facility on Monday January 8, 2018. He was born in La Crosse on May 29, 1948, to Bernard “Bernie” and Louise (Schams) Bahr. He attended various grammar schools and graduated from Central High School in 1966. Mike married Holly J. Weber at Holy Trinity Church on October 24, 1970. She...

William G. Bantle

William G. Bantle

Jan 8, 2018

William G. "Bill" Bantle, 91, died on Monday, January 8, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse.

Bill was born on May 23, 1926 in La Crosse to Ambrose and Emma (Miller) Bantle. He attended Holy Trinity grade school and Aquinas High School, graduating in 1943. He married Mary Ann Kottmer on...

Leila Mae Stroeh

Leila Mae Stroeh

Jan 6, 2018

Leila “Lee” Mae (Yoder) Stroeh, 95 of La Crosse passed away Saturday, January 6, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic Hospice. She was born January 1, 1923 to Cornelius H. and Eugena (Testroet) Yoder. Leila received her Normal training at Wellman, Iowa High School. She taught school for 5 years in Surprise Valley-Wellman, Iowa and Dutch Creek Center, Dublin,...

Philip F. Thaldorf

Philip F. Thaldorf

Jan 6, 2018

Philip F. Thaldorf Phd., 86 of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at his home. He was born in La Crosse on March 8, 1931 to Andrew and Stella (Cox) Thaldorf. On September 3, 1955 he married Lois Grabinski at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in La Crosse. Lois preceded him in death on February 16, 2015....

Sally Ann Amundsen

Sally Ann Amundsen

Jan 6, 2018

Sally Ann Amundsen, 87, beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother peacefully passed away with family present at Bethany-Riverside Nursing Facility on Saturday, January 6, 2018.

Sally was born December 28, 1930, in Whalen, Minnesota to Joseph and Selma (Hanson) Dettinger. Sally married the love of her life, Ralph Amundsen on January 17, 1948.

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Vincent Schams

Vincent Schams

Jan 5, 2018

Vincent P. Schams, 81, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

Vincent was born on July 10, 1936 in La Crosse, WI to William and Mathilda (Gilles) Schams. One of nine children, he grew up on a dairy farm near St. Joseph...

Donald G. Wateski

Donald G. Wateski

Jan 2, 2018

Donald G. Wateski, 87, of Holmen, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Mayo Health System in La Crosse.

He was born on February 10, 1930 in La Crosse to Raymond and Beatrice (O’Dell) Wateski. Don graduated from Aquinas High School in 1948 and was an all-state basketball player.

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Alan M. Daus

Alan M. Daus

Jan 1, 2018

Alan M. Daus, 53, of Onalaska, died on Monday, January 1 st , 2018. He was born on February 2, 1964 in Evanston, IL to William and Sue (Mielczarek) Daus.

Major Alan Daus, U.S. Army (Retired) graduated from Berlin High School in 1982 and then attended Ripon College where he graduated in 1986 with...

La Vern W. Cass

La Vern W. Cass

Dec 31, 2017

La Vern W. Cass, 92 of La Crescent, Minn., died on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse on August 16, 1925 to Henry and Corabell (Walker) Cass. Vern had lived his entire life in La Crescent except for the time spent in military service. He attended Central High...

Peter J. Gregory

Peter J. Gregory

Dec 30, 2017

Peter Jay Gregory, 63, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was born on October 29, 1954 in la Crosse to Harry and Betty (Bemis) Gregory. He locally owned Grime Solvers, Inc. and Sun Solvers until his retirement. His greatest accomplishment was his beloved daughter, Azure, as their bond is unbreakable. He was...

Marian Theresa Crogan

Marian Theresa Crogan

Dec 28, 2017

Marian Theresa Crogan, 94 of La Crosse passed away on Thursday; December 28, 2017 at her home in Benedictine Villa. She was born October 18, 1923 in La Crosse to Harold and Theresa (Konop) Eeg and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1941. Marian then attended Coleman Vocational Business School in La Crosse. On June 7, 1947 she...

Joyce Elaine Anthony

Joyce Elaine Anthony

Dec 27, 2017

Joyce Elaine Anthony, 88, of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Gundersen Health System of La Crosse. Joyce was born in Antigo, WI on July 6, 1929 to Ruben and Verna (Brush) Marquardt. She graduated from La Crosse State Teachers College with a degree in Physical Education. Joyce married Kenneth Robert Anthony on December 27,...

Jon "Jack" J. Ebner

Jon "Jack" J. Ebner

Dec 24, 2017

Jon J. “Jack” Ebner, 77, of La Crosse, died on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse on October 10, 1940 to Jerome and Fae (Schubert) Ebner. Jack was a 1958 graduate of Central High School, and served with the US Navy in Hawaii from 1959 –...

Wayne E. Wright

Wayne E. Wright

Dec 18, 2017

Wayne E. Wright, 71, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 18, 2017. He was born on August 16, 1946 in Ashland, WI to Henry and Leona (Gurske) Wright and the family moved to La Crosse a few months later. Wayne graduated from Central High School in 1964 and in 1968 he married his high...

Jodie Lynn (Wurm) Eckert

Jodie Lynn (Wurm) Eckert

Dec 18, 2017

Jodie Lynn (Wurm) Eckert, 51, of La Crosse, died on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on February 14, 1966 in La Crosse to James and Jean (Plagge) Wurm. Jodie was a 1984 graduate of Central High School. She had worked at Eversole Motors, Toyota, Kwik Trip, and did...

Eugene "Muggs" Fanello

Eugene "Muggs" Fanello

Dec 17, 2017

Eugene “Muggs” Fanello, 83 of Trempealeau, WI passed away peacefully, at his home on Sunday, December 17, 2017. He was born July 18, 1934 in La Crosse to Antonio and Eunice (Waller) Fanello and attended school in Genoa, WI. On June 8, 1957 he married Joan Isbell at St. Charles Catholic Church in Genoa.

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Frances Ann Hauswirth

Frances Ann Hauswirth

Dec 13, 2017

Frances A. Hauswirth, 92 of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday December 13, 2017 at Springbrook Assisted Living in Onalaska. She was born in La Crosse on August 22, 1925 to Frank E. and Eliza M. (Chisholm) Brown. She married Arthur Hauswirth on December 20, 1945 and he preceded her in death in 2005.

Frances showed an...

Lillian F. Bolton

Lillian F. Bolton

Dec 11, 2017

Lillian F. Bolton, 101, of La Crosse, died on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Bethany-Riverside Care Center. She was born on December 26, 1915 in Council Bluffs, IA to Wladislaw “Ladis” and Lillian (Schugardt) Kinder. Lillian had worked in payroll at Swanson Blue Star in Council Bluffs. She moved to California and began working as a bookkeeper...

Sara Marie Norton

Sara Marie Norton

Dec 10, 2017

Sara M. Norton passed away early in the morning on December 10th. She went peacefully and without pain in her hospital bed. Sara was 68 years old. She was born to Christopher and Eunice Fleming on December 19th, 1949. A proud Alumni of Aquinas High School. She married Gary J. Norton on July 5th, 1975. Sara had served as...

Alice Kramer

Alice Kramer

Dec 10, 2017

Alice Marie Kramer, 90, of Onalaska, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2017, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.

She was born February 4, 1927, in La Crosse, to Arthur and Blanche Marcus. She married Elmer Vern Kramer on July 29, 1944.

Survivors include her son, Tony (Jane); daughters, Patricia (Goodwin) Hass...

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