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Nancy Elisabeth Beutler

Nancy Elisabeth Beutler

Jan 5, 2015

Nancy Elisabeth Beutler, 95 of Hokah, Minnesota peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Monday, January 5, 2015, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Nancy was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 4, 1919, to Robert and Anna (Metschl) Roseler. During her formative years, she lived in Mexico City, Columbus, Ohio and Madison, Wisconsin. She graduated with a...

Glen M. Newkirk

Glen M. Newkirk

Jan 4, 2015

Glen M. Newkirk, 66, of Onalaska, died on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic Healthcare System in La Crosse. He was born on May 22, 1948 in Berea, KY to Clayborn and Emma (Clark) Parton. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1966. Glen worked as a semi-driver for UPS for 28 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Earl Seaton, Jr.

Earl Seaton, Jr.

Jan 4, 2015

Earl Seaton, Jr., 93 of La Crescent, died on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. Earl was the sixth of the seven children of Earl Seaton, Sr. and Julia (Hockett) Seaton. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Cecil, Ralph, Virgil and Wilbur Seaton, Ruby (Anthony) Larson and Esther (Rubin) Kiesz....

Mary Elizabeth Hensel

Mary Elizabeth Hensel

Dec 31, 2014

Mary Elizabeth (Mollers) Hensel, 81, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at Hillview Healthcare Center in La Crosse. She was raised baptized, confirmed, and married) in the Christian Lutheran faith in which she remained her entire life. Mary was born on March 11, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Matthias and Grace (Hendricks) Mollers. Her uncle, Dr. Esten Hendricks, delivered...

Bonnie Meyer

Bonnie Meyer

Dec 28, 2014

On Sunday, December 28, 2014 our dear sister Bonnie, went home to Heaven after many years of living with MS. She loved Jesus with all of her heart and she was never shy about sharing her faith. We know today she is free from all the constraints and limitations her illness imposed on her. She was an amazing positive...

Neva M. Jensen

Neva M. Jensen

Dec 28, 2014

Neva M. Jensen, 95 peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 surrounded by her family at Gundersen Health System following a brief illness. Neva was born on May 2, 1919 in Marshfield, WI to Henry J. and Allie (Buchmiller) Kamps. She attended Marshfield schools, graduating in June 1937 and was a member of the National Honor Society. She...

James H. Ruppert

James H. Ruppert

Dec 26, 2014

James H. Ruppert, 73, of La Crescent died Friday, December 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family, at Gundersen Health System after an extended battle with myelodysplasia and pulmonary fibrosis. Jim was born August 14, 1941 in Winona, Minn., to Adanelle (Deilke) and Raymond Ruppert. He attended Winona Senior High School, graduating in 1959. Shortly after, he joined the...

James M. Bogdan

James M. Bogdan

Dec 26, 2014

James M. “Jim” Bogdan, 67, died peacefully in his home in La Crosse on Friday, December 26, 2014. He was born on October 3, 1947, in Long Beach, Cal., to George and Marjorie (aka Carol) Bogdan. Jim was a “Renaissance Man” as evidenced by his broad range of interests and expertise. He loved music, especially that of Bach and...

Ray A. Sundet

Ray A. Sundet

Dec 26, 2014

Ray Sundet peacefully passed away on December 26, 2014 surrounded by family members. Ray was 90 years old. His family, his many friends and relatives will miss him and he will forever be in the hearts of his children and grand-children who experienced his love and generosity. Ray lived a full life filled with family, friends, a successful career...

Robert Wayne Luedtke

Robert Wayne Luedtke

Dec 25, 2014

Robert Wayne Luedtke, 83, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 in his home. He was born on January 25, 1931 in La Crosse, WI to Frederick and Jenny (Olson) Luedtke. Bob was strong in his faith and was baptized, confirmed and married in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in La Crosse. His love of children brought...

Dennis E. Turnquist

Dennis E. Turnquist

Dec 25, 2014

Dennis E. Turnquist, 71, of La Crescent, died on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at the Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester, MN after a 3 1/2 year battle with dementia. He was born on August 5, 1943 in Benson, MN to Dale and Dorothy (Anderson) Turnquist. Dennis grew up in Murdock, MN and graduated from Murdock High School in 1961....

Thomas M. Cordes, Sr.

Thomas M. Cordes, Sr.

Dec 25, 2014

Thomas M. Cordes, Sr., 76, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, December 25, 2014, at the Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born on June 20, 1938, in La Crosse, to John H. and Elaine (LaRose) Cordes. He married Lillie Mae Maines on April 16, 1959, in Harlingen, Texas. She preceded him in death on September 19, 2005. Tom...

Adolph William "Bill" Pollman

Adolph William "Bill" Pollman

Dec 24, 2014

Dr. Adolph William “Bill” Pollman, 75, of La Crosse, was called to his eternal rest on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Bill was born on March 20, 1939 in Milwaukee to Adolph and Ella (Engel) Pollman. He was baptized at Downers Avenue Lutheran Church in Shorewood and confirmed at Siloah Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He graduated from Rufus King High...

Phyllis J Fay

Phyllis J Fay

Dec 24, 2014

Phyllis J. Fay, 89 of La Crescent, passed peacefully at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. She was born in La Crosse on July 28, 1925 to George and Julia (Fillner) Miller. Phyllis was an icon of La Crescent and a staple in the community. She enjoyed volunteering at her church and as a member...

Spencer "Penny" Yahnke, Jr.

Spencer "Penny" Yahnke, Jr.

Dec 22, 2014

Spencer N. “Penny” Yahnke, Jr., 66, of La Crosse, died on Monday, December 22, 2014, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born on August 15, 1948, in Petersburg, Va., to Spencer N. and Rose (Furr) Yahnke, Sr. and was raised in Sparta, Wis., by his paternal grandparents. Spencer was an avid car enthusiast and loved repairing and...

Carol A. Mcdonald

Carol A. Mcdonald

Dec 21, 2014

Carol A. “Gus” McDonald, 75, of La Crosse, died in her home on Sunday, December 21, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Carol was born on November 9, 1939 in Esofea, WI to Gerald & Myrtle Christianson (Iverson). Carol was the oldest daughter of 17 children. She was married to Chet McDonald on May 29, 1958, who preceded...

Joseph Herman Brown

Joseph Herman Brown

Dec 21, 2014

Joseph Herman Brown, 94, of Dakota, MN, died on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Onalaska Care Center. He was born in Erwin, SD on November 8, 1920 to Earl and Iso (Muser) Brown. Joseph was a US Army veteran of WWII. He married Mary Ann Papenfuss on November 20, 1954 in Lead, SD. He had worked in the...

Lee Ward Burgett

Lee Ward Burgett

Dec 21, 2014

Lee Ward Burgett, 75, of La Crosse, WI, a true gentleman, mentor, scholar, visionary, loving father and grandfather, devoted husband and true friend, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. In May, 2014, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Without missing a step, Lee completed his first round of chemotherapy and radiation with...

Alfred W.C. Schulze

Alfred W.C. Schulze

Dec 20, 2014

Alfred W.C. “Al” Schulze, 88 of La Crosse, died on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Hillview Healthcare Center. He was born in La Crosse on September 3, 1926 to William and Frieda (Nichols) Schulze. He married Carol Horman in Onalaska on June 9, 1951. Al was a United States Army Veteran who was dedicated to military service throughout...

Laura Finseth Scott

Laura Finseth Scott

Dec 20, 2014

Laura Finseth Scott, 27, of Holmen, died on Saturday, December 20, 2014, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on August 28, 1987, in Rochester, Minn., to Loren and Mary (Halweg) Finseth, and grew up on her family’s farm in rural Fountain, Minn. She was a 2006 graduate of Chatfield High School and received her degree...

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