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Kathleen M. Eagon

Kathleen M. Eagon

Apr 11, 2017

Kathleen M. Eagon, 90, of La Crosse passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Bethany Riverside Nursing Facility. She was born on November 8, 1926 in La Crosse, WI to William and Mary (Bechen) Schaper. Kathleen was a graduate of Aquinas High School. She married Gerald ‘Jerry’ Eagon on June 22, 1946 in La Crosse. She had worked...

Kenneth W. Cook

Kenneth W. Cook

Apr 10, 2017

Kenneth W. Cook, 84, of Holmen, WI passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on March 30, 1933 in La Crosse to Neville and Thelma (Weaver) Cook.

We lost a very special man. Ken meant so much to so many and will be greatly missed. He was...

Grace Elizabeth Reisner (Schroeder)

Grace Elizabeth Reisner (Schroeder)

Apr 9, 2017

Grace Elizabeth Reisner (Schroeder), aged 79, died peacefully in her sleep on April 9, 2017. Grace was born September 21, 1937, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Patricia Elizabeth Clauer (Udelhofen) and Raymond Henry Schroeder. She was raised by her mother and step-father, Clyde H. Clauer.

Grace loved life more than most and could have been found...

Beverly Gundlach

Beverly Gundlach

Apr 9, 2017

Beverly L. Gundlach, 82, of La Crosse, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at the Hillview Healthcare Center.

Beverly was born in La Crosse on September 11, 1934, to Emil and Lillian (Papacek) Gundlach. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School and then went to work at Gateway Transportation Company in La Crosse where she...

Arnold C Erickson

Arnold C Erickson

Apr 8, 2017

Arnold C. Erickson, 73 of Stoddard, Wi., passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at his home due to natural causes.  He was born in Viroqua, Wi. on October 10, 1943 to Ernest and Doris (Thurin) Erickson.  On May 6, 1967 he married Cynthia J. Johnson in Viroqua.  She preceded him in death on June 13, 2014.

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Bill Gerrard

Bill Gerrard

Apr 7, 2017

Michael William Gerrard (Bill) of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2017 surrounded by his family. Bill was born July 23, 1924 in La Crosse, WI. He attended Aquinas High School, Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and graduated from the University Wisconsin Madison in 1947 with a degree in Business.

He founded Gerrard...

Gerhardt C. Moldenhauer

Gerhardt C. Moldenhauer

Apr 7, 2017

Gerhardt C. Moldenhauer, 92 of La Crescent, Minn., passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Gundersen Health System of La Crosse.  Gerhardt was born in Rose Valley, rural La Crescent on September 25, 1924 to Edward and Frieda (Weist) Moldenhauer. He married Jean E. Kaiser on January 24th, 1948.

Gerhardt graduated from Central High School and...

Helen Ann Schnedecker

Helen Ann Schnedecker

Apr 6, 2017

Helen Ann Schnedecker, 91, of Hokah, MN, died on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Valley View Health Care and Rehab in Houston, MN. She was born on March 5, 1926 to Paul and Josephine (Wurzel) Miller. Helen married Paul J. Schnedecker on October 15, 1946 in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Hokah. She was a life-long member and supporter...

John "Jack" Paggi

John "Jack" Paggi

Apr 2, 2017

John ‘Jack’ Paggi, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2 at Gundersen Health System of La Crosse.  Jack was born June 9, 1922, to Elmer and Tressa Page in Victory, Wis.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bad Axe, Wis.  He married Eileen B. Schroeder at St....

James "Jim" Kendhammer

James "Jim" Kendhammer

Mar 31, 2017

James “Jim” G. Kendhammer, 71, of rural La Crosse, died at his home on Friday, March 31, 2017.

Jim was born January 2, 1946, in La Crosse, to Edward and Erma (Strittmater) Kendhammer. He attended Aquinas High School and La Crosse Central High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy, serving for 4 years. On April 11,...

Ricky "R.C." Worden

Ricky "R.C." Worden

Mar 31, 2017

Ricky Craig “R.C.” Worden, 62, of La Crosse, died at his home of natural causes on Friday, March 31, 2017.

He was born in Snyder, Texas on April 27, 1954. He served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years during the Viet Nam War and was a POW. On June 2, 1986, he married Susan Fanello in...

Beata M. Hollnagel

Beata M. Hollnagel

Mar 30, 2017

Beata M. Hollnagel, 92 of La Crosse , died on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Bethany-Riverside Nursing Facility . She was born March 7, 1925 in La Crosse to William and Bertha (Larhke) Bruhnke and graduated from Central High School in 1943. On January 4, 1969, she married ...

Herman Fischer

Herman Fischer

Mar 29, 2017

Herman Fischer, 95, of Onalaska, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Hillview Healthcare Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 28, 1922, in Napoleon, North Dakota to Phillip and Barbara (Ebel) Fischer. He grew up in Ashley, North Dakota where he attended school while working on the family farm.

Herman served with the...

Duane "Red" Arlen Johnson

Duane "Red" Arlen Johnson

Mar 28, 2017

Duane Arlen “Red” Johnson, 82, of Brice Prairie, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in his home. He was born on August 8, 1934 in La Crosse to Theodore and Emma (Quadzinski) Johnson. He attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Logan High School in 1952. Duane served with the US Army from 1955 – 1957 as...

Donald R Mouchka

Donald R Mouchka

Mar 26, 2017

Donald Robert Mouchka, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26th from complications of Lewy Body Dementia.

Don was born on January 24, 1939 and grew up in Chetek, Wis. He was active in the Boy Scouts, earning his Eagle Scout Rank and going on many great adventures. He attended Michigan Technological University and graduated with his...

Keith B. Darneal

Keith B. Darneal

Mar 25, 2017

Keith B. Darneal, 70 of Onalaska, died on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born May 23, 1946 in La Crosse and graduated from Central High School. On June 26, 1965, he married Iris M. Saley in La Crosse. Keith had served in the United States Naval Reserve.

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Gary Forseth

Gary Forseth

Mar 25, 2017

Gary H. Forseth, 67, of La Crosse, ended this part of life’s journey on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Gary was born in La Crosse on February 17, 1950, to Mary Kathryn (Beirne) and Herman John Forseth.

Gary wanted to express his gratitude to all family, friends, co-workers, medical personnel, and others, whose lives he touched and who...

Dennis D. Severson

Dennis D. Severson

Mar 22, 2017

Dennis D. “Dog”/ “Dino” Severson, 72, a lifelong resident of La Crosse, passed away March 22, 2017 at Gundersen Health System following a brief hospitalization. Dennis was born on September 21, 1944 to Wilfred and Fern (Geary) Severson. He grew up attending La Crosse area schools and became a well-known local baseball player, a passion that spanned his entire...

Larry Allan Terlson

Larry Allan Terlson

Mar 20, 2017

Larry Allan Terlson, 65, died peacefully from cancer on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the home of his parents, Donald and Arlene Terlson. Larry was born on June 3, 1951 in La Crosse. He was baptized and confirmed at Mt. Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church, and was a graduate from Mt. Calvary Ev. Lutheran Grade School and a 1969...

Kenton M Oberg

Kenton M Oberg

Mar 20, 2017

Kenton Maynard Oberg 77 years young, was taken to be with our Lord on March 20th 2017. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on August 17th 1939 in Minot North Dakota to Maynard and Adeline Oberg. He spent his youth in La Crosse and the family moved to St. Paul where he started...

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