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Melvin "Mel" Earl Hanson

Melvin "Mel" Earl Hanson

Nov 16, 2017

Melvin E. “Mel” Hanson, 80 of La Crosse and formerly of Red Mound, Wis., died on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at his home. He was born in rural Vernon County on August 1, 1937 to John and Irene (Hunter) Hanson. Melvin married Eileen (Fjelstad), daughter of Clifford and Vernie Fjelstad, on August 23, 1958 at the Southwest Prairie Lutheran...

Andrew "Andy" L. Kick

Andrew "Andy" L. Kick

Nov 16, 2017

Andrew “Andy” L. Kick of Onalaska, WI, devoted husband, father, and friend, died on November 16 th at the age of 48. Andy was born in La Crosse, WI on October 1, 1969, and grew up in Bangor. He was an outstanding student, and a natural athlete, but because of his duties on the family farm, he was only...

Lavonne Darlene Berger

Lavonne Darlene Berger

Nov 15, 2017

LaVonne Darlene Berger, 86 of La Crosse passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her home. She was born July 19, 1931 in La Crosse to Orval and Pearl (Colby) Becker. She was the oldest of 10 children. She loved her family dearly and they loved her. She always thought of everyone else’s...

David A. Gregory, Sr.

David A. Gregory, Sr.

Nov 14, 2017

David A. Gregory, Sr. 71 of La Crosse passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born January 18, 1946 in Hibbing Minnesota to Harry and Betty (Bemis) Gregory and was a 1964 graduate of La Crosse Central High School. Dave served in the United States Army and upon his return began his career...

Pastor Erling Lloyd Carmichael

Pastor Erling Lloyd Carmichael

Nov 13, 2017

Pastor Erling Lloyd Carmichael, 85, of La Crosse, died on Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Hillview Health Care Center.

Erling Lloyd Carmichael was brought into this world on Feb. 23, 1932 to Charles and Alvina Carmichael. He was baptized into the Christian faith and later publicly confessed that Christian faith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in...

Florence M. Mclaughlin

Florence M. Mclaughlin

Nov 12, 2017

Florence M. McLaughlin , 97 years young, died Sunday, November 12, at Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse. She was a lifelong resident of La Crescent.

Florence’s grandfather and his siblings immigrated from Germany in 1874 and settled on farms just west of La Crescent. Florence was born to Engelbert and Agnes Nintemann on September...

Mary Ann Opsahl

Mary Ann Opsahl

Nov 12, 2017

Mary Ann Opsahl, 73 of Beverly Hills, Fl., passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast in Lecanto, Fl., after a long illness. She was born on Thursday, January 20, 1944 to John Martin and Charlotte (Gallager) Buschmann in La Crosse, Wis. Mary Ann was of the Catholic faith and a member...

James J. Kohlmeier

James J. Kohlmeier

Nov 12, 2017

James J. “Jim” Kohlmeier, 69 of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 12, 2017. He was born February 13, 1948 in La Crosse to George and Viola (Lehmann) Kohlmeier. Jim graduated from Aquinas High School, where he pursued his love for football.

On June 7, 1969 he married Pam...

John "Jack" Stellick

John "Jack" Stellick

Nov 12, 2017

John F. “Jack” Stellick, 83, of La Crosse, found eternal happiness on Sunday, November 12, 2017.

Jack is the beloved husband of Carol J. (nee Dwyer) Stellick, and brother of Marian (Steve) Pavela; dear father of Stephanie (Tarly) Dall, Cathy (Tom) Edwards, Laurie (John) Topetzes, and Gregg (Clara) Stellick; proud grandfather of Kellan (Brynn), Matt and Aricyn...

Judith J. Krause

Judith J. Krause

Nov 10, 2017

Judith J Krause, 81, of La Crosse, passed away Friday, November 10 th at Gundersen Health System, with her daughter’s hand in hers.

Judith was born June 3, 1936, in Oakland, CA., to William and Helen (Runkel) Rheineck. By the age of six months they moved to Alma Center, Wis., to be closer to her Grandmother. Judy...

Kathleen J. Scholze

Kathleen J. Scholze

Nov 9, 2017

Kathleen J. Scholze, 82, of Hokah, MN died on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Caledonia Care & Rehab. She was born at home in Hokah on March 21, 1935 to Peter and Rose (Walsh) Feldmeier. She held various jobs including selling Avon for 25 years. Many hours were donated to caring for her grandchildren. Kathleen was actively involved in...

Florence Moe-Olson

Florence Moe-Olson

Nov 9, 2017

Florence L. Moe-Olson, 95, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

She was born in La Crosse on March 31, 1922, to Herman and Lena (Larson) Thompson. She was a graduate of Logan High School. Upon graduation, Florence enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as...

Sharon L. Hegenbart

Sharon L. Hegenbart

Nov 9, 2017

Sharon L. Hegenbart, 79, of Holmen, died on Thursday, November 9, 2017 in her home. She was born on May 30, 1938 in Vernon County, WI to Lyle and Enoid (DeWitt) Lind. Sharon was a 1956 graduate of Hillsboro High School. She married Virgil Hegenbart on December 28, 1957 in Sparta, WI. Sharon worked along with her husband...

Louise Marie Beffa

Louise Marie Beffa

Nov 7, 2017

Louise Marie (Beitlich) Beffa, 98, a longtime resident of La Crosse, WI died at Hillview Health Care Center on November 7, 2017. She was born on the family farm in the Town of Bergen on March 31, 1919. One of ten children, she was the daughter of the late Reinhold J. and Leda (Proksch) Beitlich. She was baptized and...

John Herbert Sayers

John Herbert Sayers

Nov 5, 2017

John Herbert Sayers, 70, of La Crescent, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Lake Winona Manor Nursing Home, Winona, MN. He was born on November 7, 1946 in Chester Hill, OH to Nyle W. and Jenny (Duncan) Sayers Sr. John was a 1964 graduate of M and M High School in...

Martha Jane Morton

Martha Jane Morton

Nov 4, 2017

Martha Jane (Bell) Morton, 94, of La Crosse passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 in La Crosse, WI. She was born June 17, 1923 in Richmond, IN, to Orbra M. and Nellie F (Maines) Bell. She proudly received her GED in 1967 from Logan High School in La Crosse, WI. She married Robert K. Morton on August 6, 1940....

Arthur Yost

Arthur Yost

Nov 3, 2017

Arthur A. Yost, 95, of La Crosse, died on Friday, November 3, 2017, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

He was born in La Crosse on January 31, 1922, to Arthur and Ruth (Van Kirk) Yost. He attended St. John’s Grade School and was a graduate of Aquinas High School. He enlisted in the United...

Wayne Edwin Pahl

Wayne Edwin Pahl

Nov 2, 2017

Surrounded by family, Wayne Edwin Pahl, of La Crosse, left to go trout fishing in eternal waters, Nov. 2, 2017.

He is fondly remembered by his children for the example he set as a father and the independence and adventures he encouraged. He was a father, teacher, outdoorsman; and Boy Scout leader for 14 years at St....

Melvin E. "Skip" Jacobson

Melvin E. "Skip" Jacobson

Nov 2, 2017

Melvin E. ‘Skip’ Jacobson

Melvin E. ‘Skip’ Jacobson, 61, of La Crosse, was called home to rest on November 2, 2017 at the Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. He was born on January 10, 1956 in La Crosse to Melvin & Eileen (Schleifer) Jacobson.

Melvin got his nickname Skip from his...

Andrew "Andy" B. Mcculloch

Andrew "Andy" B. Mcculloch

Nov 1, 2017

Andrew B. “Andy” McCulloch, 70, of La Crescent, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on April 18, 1947 in Akron, OH to Hugh and Constance (Meisner) McCulloch. Andy spent his childhood in Evanston, IL and graduated from Beloit College. After graduation he made his way to La...

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