Obituaries
Frank J Bakalars
Jun 8, 2013
He is survived by his wife Sandy, one daughter Wendy (Bruce) Muenzenberger of West Salem, one son Michael (Chris) Bakalars of La Crosse, six grandchildren Ashley (Jamie) Graw, Kristin Muenzenberger, Kayla Muenzenberger, Megan Roh, Tabitha Roh and Jacob Roh, two sisters Marie (Ray) Smith of La Crosse, Janice Brown of Irvine, CA, one brother Marvin Mick Bakalars of La...
Donald Leroy Merfeld
Jun 7, 2013
On Jan. 17, 1948, Donald married Kathleen Kay Olson of La Crosse. They moved to Chicago, where Donald attended Coyne electrical school. Upon completion of post-secondary education, Donald and Kay returned to La Crosse, building a home and raising five children. Donald worked as a service technician for Montgomery Ward, then as a lab technician for Trane Co. He...
Robert J Peshak
Jun 7, 2013
He was born in La Crosse on March 8, 1932, to Max and Ruth Peshak. Bob graduated from Aquinas High School and attended Wisconsin State College and Coleman Institute. He served nine years in the 32thndth Division Field Artillery as Gunnery Sergeant Section Chief. On May 12, 1956, Bob married Ruth Ann Lee and they had three children. Bob...
Darlene C Anderson
Jun 4, 2013
Darlene C. Anderson, 78 of La Crosse and formerly of Holmen, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Clare Bridge Assisted Living facility in La Crosse. She was born in rural Pope County, Minnesota on June 26, 1934 to George and Rose (Thompson) Dosdall. She married Donald Anderson on March 8, 1952 in Morris, MN, and he...
Betty G Peterson
Jun 4, 2013
Betty G. Peterson Betty Boop, of La Crosse passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 16, 1947 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Virgil and Lorraine (Schaldach) Hoffman. Betty grew up in La Crosse and was a graduate of Central High School. She married Allen Peterson from...
Karen Ann La Fleur
Jun 3, 2013
Karen was born on July 30, 1946, in Caledonia, MN to Harold and Wilma (Fruechte) Thimmesch. She graduated from Loretto High School in 1964 and from the La Crosse School of Cosmetology in 1965. She was united in marriage to Al La Fleur on September 3, 1966, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Caledonia, MN. Throughout her life she...
Demario Brandell Lee
Jun 2, 2013
DeMario is survived by his mother, Brandy Lee (Dante) Williams of La Crosse, and his father, Albert Edwards of Rockford; DeMario was proud to be the father of his beloved daughter, Amario Lee and was anticipating the birth of his son DeMario Brandell Lee Jr. DeMario is also survived by his sisters, Breanna Foote of Belvidere, Ill., Keona Foote...
Violet Mcmullin
May 30, 2013
Violet McMullin, 86, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Hillview Health Care Center. She was born on August 13, 1926 in Alma, Oklahoma to Melvin and Florence (Riddle) Smith. She married Reginald McMullin on September 17, 1944 in Ardmore, OK. Violet had worked at the La Crosse Garment Co. for 36 years, retiring in...
Roberta Luann Smith
May 29, 2013
She was born on January 11, 1968 in La Crosse to Roger and LuAnn (Veraguth) Krause. She married Christopher Smith on March 28, 1998 in La Crosse. She graduated from West Salem High School in 1986 where she was a member of the National Honor Society, volleyball team, WSHS Band and also a lifeguard at the West Salem swimming...
David R Hecht
May 28, 2013
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 3, 2013 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in La Crosse. Pastor Tom Meyer will officiate. Burial with military rites will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse. Friends may call on the family Sunday evening at the church from 4 until 6 pm and again at the...
Robert J Graf
May 28, 2013
He is survived by his wife Priscilla, two daughters, Sheila (Matthew) Bachmann of Bangor and Michele (Richard) Pacl of La Crosse, three grandchildren, Isaac and Amalia Bachmann and Morgan Pacl, one brother, Reginald (Barbara) Graf of Lombard, IL, an uncle, Alfred (Jeanette) Graf of Hokah, MN, and nieces and nephews, Ray (Sue) Colbert, Julie (Steve) Churchill, Michael (Colleen) Colbert,...
Barbara J Davidson
May 27, 2013
Barbara was born June 9, 1931 in Minneapolis, Minn. to Alvin and Evelyn (Jensen) Corcoran. After graduating from Minneapolis Roosevelt High School in 1949, she worked at Northwestern Bell prior to matriculating at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. Barbara majored in Home Economics and graduated from St. Olaf in 1954. Barbara met David J. Davidson of Rochester, Minn....
Dwaine D Miller
May 26, 2013
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, June 3, 2013 at Messiah Lutheran Church in La Crescent. Pastor Matthew D. Lorfeld will officiate. Burial will follow in the Crucifixion Cemetery, La Crescent. Friends may call on the family Sunday evening from 4 until 6 PM at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services La Crescent chapel, 111 South Oak...
Sanders Hb Hook
May 26, 2013
Sanders H.B. Hook Sandy, of Onalaska died Sunday, May 26, 2013, of esophageal cancer. He persevered for 18 months before succumbing in his home with his family by his side.Sandy was born on June 5, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa. He along with his brother Steve, and parents, Henry and Ruth Hook, moved to Davenport, Iowa in 1953. Sandy...
Ellis E Erickson
May 25, 2013
Ellis E. Erickson, Jr. 91 of La Crosse passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Bethany-St. Joseph Care Center. He was born January 27, 1922 in Viroqua, WI to Ellis E. and Edna S. (Axlen) Erickson, Sr. He married Shirley M. Johnson in La Crosse on April 4, 1946. After graduating from Viroqua High School in 1940 Ellis...
Steven Trent Richardson
May 24, 2013
Steven Trent Richardson, 56, of La Crosse passed away in his home on Friday, May 24, 2013. He was born June 16, 1956 in La Crosse to Raymond and Olga (Thompson) Richardson. He attended grade school at First Lutheran School and graduated from Onalaska Luther High School in 1974. Steven had worked as a painting contractor in La Crosse...
Jay R Erickson
May 22, 2013
Jay R. Erickson, 56 of La Crosse, passed away under hospice care at the Gundersen Health System of La Crosse on Wednesday, May 22thndth with his family at his side. He was born in Beloit, WI, on March 7, 1957 to Jim and Virginia (Holmlund) Erickson. He married Sue A. Przywojski in La Crosse on September 10, 1988. He...
Lilah Mae Grosskopf
May 19, 2013
Lilah was born in La Crosse on September 3, 1927, to Lloyd and Josephine (Burke) Schaefer. She attended Central High School, graduating in 1945. On May 22, 1948, Lilah married Jack Grosskopf. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2010. Lilah was fortunate to be a stay-at-home Mom and was always there for her children after school to...
Duane E Gosline
May 19, 2013
Duane E. Gosline, 77 of Onalaska passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic Health Services in Sparta. He was born January 1, 1936 in Milwaukee to George and Clara (Leece) Gosline. Following High School graduation he served in the United States Air Force from 1954 until his discharge in 1958. On February 23, 1957 he married...
Brian Patrick Walsh
May 17, 2013
Brian Patrick Walsh passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, surrounded by family at Bethany Riverside where he resided. True to his name, he was born on St. Patricks Day, March 17, 1958, to Barbara and James Walsh in La Crosse, WI. Brian graduated from Aquinas High School in 1976. While at Aquinas he met many life-long friends. He was...
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