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Donald Joseph Roth

Donald Joseph Roth

Nov 8, 2016

Donald J. Roth, 95, of La Crosse, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Eagle Crest North, Onalaska. He was born May 18, 1921, in La Crosse, to Arthur and Rose (Ender) Roth. Don was a lifelong resident of La Crosse. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1939. In WWll, he was a reconnaissance sergeant and a tank...

Kenneth L. Kearns

Kenneth L. Kearns

Nov 8, 2016

Kenneth L. Kearns, 89 of La Crosse died on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the Hillview Healthcare Center. He was born December 5, 1926 in La Crosse to Russell and Lucille (Schnick) Kearns and graduated from La Crosse Central High School. Kenneth served in the United States Army during WWII from 1945 until his honorable discharge in 1947. On...

Jennifer Ann (Augelli) Beitlich

Jennifer Ann (Augelli) Beitlich

Nov 8, 2016

Jennifer Ann Beitlich, 31, of La Crosse, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Jennifer was born in Palos Heights, Ill., on July 26, 1985, to Michael and Catherine (Bentley) Augelli. She later graduated from Viroqua High School in 2003. On August 8, 2015, Jennifer married Matthew Beitlich at St....

Edward L. Erickson

Edward L. Erickson

Nov 6, 2016

Edward L. Erickson, 71, of Onalaska, died on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Bethany St. Joseph Care Center. He was born on September 14, 1945 in La Crosse to James and Catherine (Moan) Erickson Sr. Ed was a 1964 graduate of Holmen High School and attended WWTI. He was a US Navy veteran serving in the Vietnam War...

Alfred C. "Ace" Stadthaus Jr.

Alfred C. "Ace" Stadthaus Jr.

Nov 6, 2016

Alfred Carl “Ace” Stadthaus, Jr., 73, of La Crosse, died peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2016, in the arms of his loving wife. Ace was born May 29, 1943, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Alfred and Margarete Stadthaus. He grew up in Mayville, WI, graduating from Mayville High in 1961. He played basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before transferring...

Lawrence Wittkop

Lawrence Wittkop

Nov 3, 2016

Lawrence James “Larry” Wittkop, 71, of Hokah, MN, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI after a long battle with lung cancer. Larry was born March 7, 1945 to Gertrude “Pat” (Clear) and Virgil Wittkop in Seattle, WA. The oldest of nine siblings, he was raised on the family farm in St....

David H. Tyink

David H. Tyink

Oct 28, 2016

Born in the very Dutch town of Zeeland, Michigan on February 16, 1937 to Jacoba (Janet) and Herman Tyink. Dave developed his love of all things mechanical and gained his strong work ethic and impeccable honesty from his loving parents. Known as a small talk enthusiast, accomplished chauffeur, long serving Scout Master and Wooden Boat Builder (the family’s traditional...

Floyd "Bud" James Sheely

Floyd "Bud" James Sheely

Oct 26, 2016

Floyd J. “Bud” Sheely, 89, of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born on February 9, 1927 in La Crosse to Floyd and Loraine (McCauley) Sheely. Bud went to school in Adams, WI and served in the Pacific with the U.S. Army during WWII. He married...

James M. Redenbaugh

James M. Redenbaugh

Oct 23, 2016

James M. “Jim” Redenbaugh, 74 of De Soto, WI., passed away at his home while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 23rd following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on June 18, 1942 to Donald and Olivia (Landis) Redenbaugh. He married Marilyn G. McCarthy on August 10,1973 in Dubuque ,IA. Jim was...

Allen L. Peterson

Allen L. Peterson

Oct 18, 2016

Allen L. Peterson, 74 of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Gundersen Health System of La Crosse. He was born in Taylor, Wis., on October 27, 1941 to Wilfred and Olga (Knutson) Peterson. Al was a Blair-Taylor High School graduate. From there he enlisted and served in the United States Air Force, traveled all over the...

John Thorwald Ofstedahl

John Thorwald Ofstedahl

Oct 17, 2016

John Thorwald Ofstedahl was born May 15, 1928. His earthy journey ended October 17, 2016. He was the youngest son of Walter and Laura Ofstedahl. He was of the fourth generation of the Lewis Valley Lutheran congregation and was baptized and confirmed there. John served on the church council many times and was president when the old church burned...

John C. Euler

John C. Euler

Oct 17, 2016

John C. Euler, 79, of La Crosse, died on Monday, October 17, 2016, at the Lakeview Health Center in West Salem. He was born in La Crosse on May 23, 1937, to John G. and Irene (Roth) Euler, and was a 1955 graduate of Aquinas High School. John worked as a painter for most of his life, taking over...

Karen Christine Arndt

Karen Christine Arndt

Oct 15, 2016

Dr. Karen Christine Arndt, 56 of La Crosse WI, formerly Grove City PA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2016. She was born January 11, 1960 in New Castle, PA to Walter and Frances (Gorski) Pretko. Karen was blessed to work with the Gundersen Health System for 22 years and most recently was Clinical Manager...

Morris L. Robinson

Morris L. Robinson

Oct 14, 2016

Morris L Robinson, a long time La Crosse area resident, passed away peacefully Oct 14 at the age of 92 surrounded by his loving family. As a young child during the depression, he started out selling the Saturday Evening Post and other newspapers on street corners in downtown La Crosse. Morris served in both WWII and the Korean War....

Joan H Davis

Joan H Davis

Oct 13, 2016

Joan H. Davis, 89, of La Crosse passed away on October 13, 2016 at the Onalaska Care Center in Onalaska, Wisconsin. She was born on March 13, 1927 in La Crosse to Joseph P. and Anna E. (North) Davis. Joan grew up in La Crosse and attended Washington Grade School and graduated from Central High School in 1945. After...

Vernon E. Rydbom

Vernon E. Rydbom

Oct 11, 2016

Vernon Edward Rydbom, 94 of La Crescent, MN, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. One of eleven children, he was born in rural De Smet, SD, on December 28, 1921 to Arthur and Trintje (Boss) Rydbom. Vernon proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He married Mariann Otto on...

John Henry Weiland

John Henry Weiland

Oct 11, 2016

John Henry Weiland, 88, of Onalaska, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, after living with Alzheimer's disease the past few years. He was born in La Crosse, on July 9, 1928, to John and Minnie (Strasser) Weiland. He married Carol Poellinger (daughter of Herman and Rena Poellinger) at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, La Crosse, on October...

Nancy Lynn Boettcher

Nancy Lynn Boettcher

Oct 7, 2016

Nancy Lynn Boettcher, 65, formerly of La Crescent, died on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, MN. She was born on August 17, 1951 in Minneapolis to Ken and Marion (Doll) Benjaminsen. Nancy lived for her boys and grandkids. She enjoyed biking and jazzercise. She is survived by two sons, Trent (Amber) of...

Florence Harms

Florence Harms

Oct 6, 2016

Florence M. Harms, 92, of La Crosse and formerly of Holmen, Arcadia and Rock Island, Ill., went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 6, 2016. She was born on October 9, 1923, the only daughter of Emmett and Ida Case of Chicopee Falls, Mass. Florence graduated from Chicopee High School and attended St. John’s College in Winfield, Kan....

Beverly Talg

Beverly Talg

Oct 5, 2016

Beverly J. Talg, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 5, 2016. She was born August 5, 1926, in Baraboo, Wis., to Robert and Lorene (Nelson) Barkenhagen. Beverly is survived by her daughter, Allyn Talg, of Durango, Colo.; nieces, Beth Steffen, Carol Cance and Leah Day; nephews, Wayne Blessman and Andrew Barkenhagen; great nieces and nephews, Jennifer Haak,...

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