Obituaries
Sharon F. Miller
Oct 31, 2024
Sharon Fae Miller (85) of Onalaska, WI passed away peacefully on October 31st, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Sharon was born on January 20th, 1939 to Orris & Eva-Mae Fisher in La Crosse, WI and graduated as a valedictorian from Melrose High School in 1957. She married Gene Fisher in 1959. They were later divorced. She married Gerald “Jerry”...
Larry H. Burkum
Oct 30, 2024
Larry Howard Burkum, age 72, of DeSoto and formerly of LaCrosse, WI, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024. He was born on July 14th, 1952, in LaCrosse to Harold and Thelma (Helgerson) Burkum. Raised in a family of five children, he was the youngest and the only boy. Taking full advantage of that fact, he graciously allowed...
Philip J Weissenberger
Oct 28, 2024
Philip J. Weissenberger (69) of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully in his home on October 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on March 17, 1955 to Julius “Bud” and Helen (Hammes) Weissenberger.
Phil was a larger-than-life figure that would give you the shirt off his back – though he...
James Leonard Bennett
Oct 24, 2024
James Leonard Bennett died on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the age of 95. He was born on February 13, 1929 in La Crosse to Leonard and Anastasia (Malay) Bennett. He attended Aquinas High School, UW-La Crosse, and then later attended UW-Madison. He joined the United States Marine Corps and married Rosemary Maule in 1953. At the time of his...
Dr. David H. Corser
Oct 23, 2024
Dr. David Corser, 94, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday October 23rd at The Willows at Okemos in Okemos, Michigan.
He was born August 4,1930 in Minneapolis, MN, to John Corser and Mary Griswold. He married Betty Rose Nerlich on June 10, 1954, in St. Louis, MO. After graduating from medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in...
Cassidy Sue Elsen
Oct 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that we, the parents announce the passing of Cassidy. Cassidy Sue Elsen, 18 of La Crosse, passed away with her parents by her side at home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Cassidy attended Logan High School shy of finishing her senior year. Cassidy enjoyed high school and they have become our family. Cassidy’s smile lit up...
Richard P. Smith
Oct 21, 2024
Richard Paul Smith, age 69, entered into the joys of eternal life on October 21, 2024, at RBI Caring Hearts, Bangor. He was born July 2, 1955, to Rev. Melvin and Lillian Smith in Beaver Dam. He became a child of God through Holy Baptism at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cambria.
A long-time resident of the Coulee Region, Richard graduated...
Marvin A. Witt
Oct 19, 2024
Marvin Albert Witt of La Crescent, MN, died on October 19,2024 at the age of 87.
Marvin was born at Grandview Hospital in La Crosse, WI on June 29, 1937. He was baptized on Nov. 14, 1937, by Pastor John C. Kauffman at South Ridge Evangelical church. Marvin graduated from Houston High School in 1955 as the highest-ranking boy in his...
James S. Wooden
Oct 18, 2024
James S. Wooden, 68, of La Crosse, died on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on October 20, 1955 in La Crosse to Donald and Lois (Techmer) Wooden. Jim graduated from West Salem High School. He had worked for many years at D-Lux Screen Printing and retired from Bernie’s Equipment. Jim...
Bonnie J. Brown
Oct 17, 2024
Bonnie Jean Brown left this world just before sunrise, on Thursday morning, October 17, 2024. All suffering ceased as the day dawned and she was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus.
She was born to Lloyd and Lillian Irene Viner on July 20, 1941. The first of two children, she was the big sister to her little brother Eddie....
Dawn Ranae Nephew
Oct 16, 2024
Dawn Ranae Nephew (58) passed away on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, at Mayo Health System in La Crosse surrounded by family.
Dawn was born on January 21st, 1966, to John Johnson & Ranae (Glenn) Hartung in La Crosse, WI. After graduating from Bangor High School in 1984, she went on to study CNA at WTC.
After graduation, she landed her first job...
Diana K. Lokken
Oct 15, 2024
Diana Kay Lokken (née Thompson), 61, of La Crosse, WI passed away on October 15, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1963, to William “Bill” Sr. and LaVonne Thompson. Diana was known for her strength, creativity, faith, and nurturing spirit.
Diana grew up with three siblings: Cheryl, Lynn, and William “Billy” Jr. Her parents, Bill Sr. and LaVonne, along with...
James "Jim" C. Dawson
Oct 15, 2024
James Cameron Dawson, “Jim” (78) left this earth for his heavenly journey on October 15, 2024, at Gundersen in La Crosse, WI.
Jim was born on February 8, 1946, in Oelwein, Iowa to Cameron and Florence Dawson where he attended school until the age of 17 when he hopped a Greyhound and went to his Grandparents in Platteville, WI. Jim enlisted...
Thomas J. Donovan, Jr.
Oct 14, 2024
Thomas J. Donovan, 84 of Onalaska, WI passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at his home. He was born to Thomas Sr. and Katherine (Degnan) Donovan in Rochester, MN on July 2, 1940. In 1966, he earned his B.A. in Mathematics from Winona State University. He also married Jean Frahm in Wabasha, MN in 1966.
Thomas started his career working...
William (Bill) T. Snebold Jr.
Oct 13, 2024
Bill Snebold of La Crosse, Wisconsin, age 84, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse. Bill was born on March 14, 1940 in Fort Worth, Texas - the oldest of four children to William T. Snebold, Sr. and Cwright (Clower) Snebold. The family soon moved to Palos Verdes Estates, California - a suburb...
Gary L. Kuhlmann
Oct 12, 2024
Gary L. Kuhlmann, 84, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in La Crosse.
Gary was born in La Crosse, WI, on March 29, 1940, to Howard and Jean (Vogel) Kuhlmann. Gary took much pride in his 4 million mile (work) driving record.
He served his church as a Trustee, reader, Head Elder,...
Thomas J. Dolan Sr.
Oct 12, 2024
Thomas “Tom” James Dolan, Sr., age 86 passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born March 11, 1938, to Mary C. Dolan and Karl Spurling in Sioux City, Iowa. Tom worked at various jobs until 1965 when he started working at the Dubuque Packing House until they closed their doors. He then worked at LaComa Golf Course in...
Mildred "Millie" E. Miller
Oct 12, 2024
Mildred “Millie” (Taylor) Miller, 99 of West Salem, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Hillview Health Center.
She was born March 6, 1925, to Ray and Eunice (Solberg) Taylor in La Crosse. She lived with her grandparents from the age of 4 until 19 and graduated from Logan High School in 1944. She married Eugene Miller on April...
Elizabeth "Betty" Kathan
Oct 11, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Kathan, 92, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living in La Crosse. She was born October 31, 1931, in La Crosse to Howard and Bessie (Boyle) Wetchen. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Winona State University.
Betty met the love of her life,...
Kevin J. Woida
Oct 11, 2024
Kevin J. Woida, 59, of French Island, WI passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 in his home. In keeping with Kevin’s wishes there will be no services.
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