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Doris Louise Picha

Doris Louise Picha

Aug 29, 2023

Doris Louise Picha, 96, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse. She was born on August 20, 1927 in Wonewoc, WI to Herman and Flora (Pohl) Gurgel. She married Earl Picha on August 5, 1947 in Wonewoc. Earl preceded her in death on September 1, 1980. Doris had worked as...

Gilbert "Gib" Chick

Gilbert "Gib" Chick

Aug 28, 2023

Gilbert “Gib” Chick, 95, of Onalaska WI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 28, 2023.

Gib was born on June 4, 1928, to Lawrence and Lucille Chick in Stevens Point, WI. At age 17, Gib enlisted in the United States Navy at the end of World War II. After serving...

Betty Jean Ehlo

Betty Jean Ehlo

Aug 28, 2023

Betty Jean Ehlo was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world peacefully on August 28, 2023 at age 75.

She was born to Reuben and Dorothy Johnson on July 23, 1948, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Betty met her beloved husband Harold "Butch" Ehlo in Lyons, Illinois in 1969 where he had just...

Roger A. Knudtson

Roger A. Knudtson

Aug 26, 2023

Roger A. Knudtson, 87, of Onalaska, WI, died on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his home. Roger Allen Knudtson was born on September 19, 1935, in Jackson County, WI. He was the son of Burton and Florence (Johnson) Knudtson. Roger married Mary Ann White Eagle in 1961. He later married Jean Drecktrah in 1973. Roger graduated from Holmen High School...

Andrew "Andy" M. Niles

Andrew "Andy" M. Niles

Aug 24, 2023

Andrew “Andy” Michael Niles, age 56, of Holmen, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL to Michael and Christine (Halla) Niles on Christmas Day in 1966, thus beginning his love of anything and everything Christmas. Andy graduated from Holmen High School where he held the high jump record for over...

Geoffrey Dawes

Geoffrey Dawes

Aug 24, 2023

Geoffrey Dawes, 71, of La Crescent, MN, passed away Thursday, August 24 in his home surrounded by loving family. He was born July 3, 1952, to William and Lois (Bratberg) Dawes. Geoff was a graduate of La Crescent High School and married in 1972 to his wife of 51 years Jeanne (Waldow).

Geoff was an avid outdoorsman,...

Peter R. Woerpel

Peter R. Woerpel

Aug 23, 2023

Peter Rood Woerpel, 69, of La Crosse, WI passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital Mayo in Rochester, MN on August 23, 2023. He was born in Madison, WI and lived there for 18 years. He attended college at UW-La Crosse, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education. He then went on to earn his Masters in Education...

Paul C. Boehme

Paul C. Boehme

Aug 23, 2023

Paul C. Boehme, 65, of Onalaska, WI passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 8, 1958 in Waverly, IA to Walter and Aleta (Staack) Boehme. Paul was an avid motorcycle rider and mechanic. He enjoyed being outdoors, taking family vacations and creating artwork. His church was very...

Shirley Mae Atchison

Shirley Mae Atchison

Aug 20, 2023

Shirley (Fredrickson) Atchison, 78, of La Crosse WI, passed away peacefully Sunday August 20th, 2023 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services. She was born in La Crosse, on January 2, 1945 to Raymond and Alta (Brahmer) Fredrickson. She married the love of her life James “Jim” Atchison on July 30, 1966 at Bethel Lutheran Church in La Crosse WI. Shirley...

Earl J. Patterson

Earl J. Patterson

Aug 18, 2023

Earl J. Patterson, 92 of La Crosse, passed away at his home on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born December 24, 1930, in La Crosse to Roscoe and Berniece (Martell) Patterson and graduated from Houston (Minn.) High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1951 until his discharge in 1953.

On September 5,...

Susan J. (Lindner) Holzer

Susan J. (Lindner) Holzer

Aug 17, 2023

Susan J. (Lindner) Holzer of La Crescent, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023.  She is survived by her daughters Kelly (Steven) Porter and Shari (John Colistro) Himlie.  She is also survived by her four grandchildren: Jalen (Elissa) Heyer, Jordan (Jordan Neitzel) Heyer, Landon Porter and Morgan Porter.  She is preceded in death by her husband John Holzer,...

Barbara L. Musgjerd

Barbara L. Musgjerd

Aug 17, 2023

Barbara Louise Musgjerd of St. Germain, WI, and formerly of La Crosse, died on August 17th, 2023.  She was born September 29th, 1947, in Waupun, WI, to William and Jane Schlei.  She graduated from Waupun High in 1965 and Alverno College in 1969 with a BS in nursing.  She joined the U.S. Navy in her third year in college...

Mark Thomas Wagner

Mark Thomas Wagner

Aug 13, 2023

Mark Thomas Wagner, 58, of Onalaska, Wisconsin passed away unexpectantly from a heart attack on August 13, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing, Minnesota.

He was born on March 2, 1965 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to his parents George and Mary Wagner.  Mark graduated from Aquinas High School in 1983.  Mark spent his childhood...

Steven D. Stelloh

Steven D. Stelloh

Aug 13, 2023

Steven D. Stelloh, 67, of La Crosse, WI, died at his home on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was born on April 30, 1956 and was the son of Donald and Virginia (Clements) Stelloh.

Steve was a football player in high school. He graduated from Onalaska High in 1974. After graduation he began work at Trane Company....

Linda L. Proudfoot

Linda L. Proudfoot

Aug 11, 2023

Linda Proudfoot, 81, of Holmen passed away on August 11, 2023 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in La Crosse WI on January 7th 1942 to Paul and Charlotte (Brinstad) Stahr. Growing up in La Crescent, she worked as a carhop at her parents’ root beer stand. Linda graduated...

Karen Sue Kesselring

Karen Sue Kesselring

Aug 9, 2023

Karen Sue (Wiemann) Kesselring, age 87, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully of end stage Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Eaglecrest South in La Crosse with family by her side.

Karen was born in La Crosse on July 17, 1936, to Carl Barge Wiemann and Evelyn (Gilbertson) Wiemann. She graduated from Central High School,...

Ardelle S. Doering

Ardelle S. Doering

Aug 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ardelle on August 9th, 2023, she was 93 years old. Ardelle was born November 1, 1929, in Liberty Pole, WI. She was born at home on the farm and was the third daughter of Edwin and Grace Rudser. A self-proclaimed “dad’s girl” she...

Hazel I. Janisch

Hazel I. Janisch

Aug 8, 2023

Hazel I. Janisch, 85 of French Island, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on August 22, 1937, in La Crosse to George and Hazel (Aiken) Richmond and graduated from Logan High School. On February 26, 1955, she was united in marriage to her lifelong companion of 64...

David P. Moe

David P. Moe

Aug 7, 2023

David P. Moe, 88, of Onalaska, WI, died on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse.  David was born in La Crosse on June 11, 1935, to Almore and Malinda (Trapp) Moe.

David had CP since he was a child, but worked through all adversities. He sold greeting cards door to door to help...

Charles W. Stettner

Charles W. Stettner

Aug 7, 2023

Charles W. Stettner, age 87, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born on May 31, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN. Charles enjoyed many hobbies that he was happy to share with his loved ones.

Charles is survived by his wife...

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