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David R Nelson

David R Nelson

May 6, 2012

David R. Nelson - David Raymond Nelson, 74,of Onalaska, died on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at the Mayo Clinic Health System inLa Crosse, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.     He was born in La Crosse on March 21,1938, to Chester R. and Edna (Haack) Nelson. He was a 1956 graduate of Logan High School and later graduated...

Willard E Jonas

Willard E Jonas

May 6, 2012

He is survived by his wife Pat, two daughters, Rachel Jonas of Milwaukee and Emily (Todd) Wolter of La Crosse, eight grandchildren, Lydia, Julia, Yulitza, Sophia, Emma, Jeremiah, Alex and Alyssa, a brother LaVerne (Madalyn) Jonas of La Crosse, two sisters-in-law, Tess Sibley of La Crosse and Shelly (Butch) Zabel of Nodine, MN, nieces and nephews, Doreen (Joe) Foss...

Jean A Tolvstad

Jean A Tolvstad

May 5, 2012

Jean A. Tolvstad, 74, of La Crosse, died on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at the Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse. She was born on April 13, 1938 to Frank and Alice (Loose) Lowry, Sr. Jean is survived by her son Greg (Sue) Tolvstad of La Crosse, three grandchildren, Andrew (Emily) Tolvstad of La Crosse, Michael Tolvstad of Minnetonka,...

Gerald F Searle

Gerald F Searle

May 4, 2012

Gerald F. Searle, 74, of La Crosse, died on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 13, 1938 in La Crosse to Lorin and Freda (Schnick) Searle. Gerald graduated from Logan High School in 1956, and had worked at Burlington Northern Railroad for 33 years. He enjoyed coffee every morning with his friends, and...

Leona A Waller

Leona A Waller

May 3, 2012

Leona A. Waller, 89 of La Crosse passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center. She was born August 24, 1922 in Madison, WI to Dewey and Edna (Moore) Noyes. On January 17, 1942 she married William A. Waller in La Crosse and he preceded her in death on November 20, 1996. Leona was very gifted...

Bertha Rhyne

Bertha Rhyne

May 2, 2012

Bertha was born December 22, 1920 in a small town near Panama City, Florida to Jefferson and Jessie (Atkins) Money. Bertha married Frank Rhyne in 1946. Throughout their lives they owned and operated several businesses including a restaurant and hotels in Panama City, and a realty firm in Ft. Lauderdale. They later moved to Bakersfield, California where Bertha was...

Gladys Marie Breyer

Gladys Marie Breyer

May 1, 2012

Gladys Marie Breyer, 83 of Ridgeway, MN passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. She was born June 3, 1928 in Richland Center, WI to Francis and Anna (Pellett) Emery and graduated from Readstown, WI High School. On September 3, 1948 she married Roderick Breyer in La Crosse. Gladys lived and worked...

Robert M Ready

Robert M Ready

May 1, 2012

Robert M. Bob Ready, 86, of La Crescent, died on Tuesday, May 1thstth, 2012 at the Golden Living Center. He was born on August 1, 1925 in La Crescent to Joseph andMary (Buehler) Ready, Sr. Bob proudly served with the US Marine Corps during WWII, and worked on the Enola Gaye Bomber. He married Carole Harlos on July 3,...

Joseph E Arlt

Joseph E Arlt

Apr 29, 2012

"\"" align=""\""center"\"" Joseph E. Arlt, 70, of La Crosse, was called to Heaven on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Bethany Riverside Nursing Facility, surrounded by his family, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 11, 1942 in La Crosse to Rudolph and Elsie (Faltis) Arlt, Sr. He attended St. Wenceslaus Grade School...

Richard C Muenzenberger

Richard C Muenzenberger

Apr 29, 2012

Richard C. Butch Muenzenberger, 70, of Winona, MN., passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at his home. He was born in La Crosse, WI., on November 12, 1941, to Clarence and Rosie (Reise) Muenzenberger. On April 24, 1965, he married Judith Bateman in La Crosse. Butch began his career in outdoor advertising in 1965 which continued on for...

Fred Kerska

Fred Kerska

Apr 26, 2012

Fred Kerska, 70 of La Crosse passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 in his home surrounded by his family following a difficult battle with cancer. He was born September 4, 1941 in La Crosse to Arthur and Agnes (Kirschner) Kerska and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1959. Fred had worked as a sales engineer at Trane Co. for...

Sylvia Essie Ruth Stetzer

Sylvia Essie Ruth Stetzer

Apr 25, 2012

She was born on May 16, 1919, in the Town of Farmington in rural La Crosse County, to Milton and Lonnie (Kirschner) Pfaff. She was baptized on July 14, 1919 and confirmed on May 15, 1932, at Burr Oak Lutheran Church, and was a 1937 graduate of Mindoro High School. On July 2, 1941, Sylvia married Henry Stetzer. They...

James Lawrence

James Lawrence

Apr 23, 2012

James R. Lawrence, 86 of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center, La Crosse. He was born December 5, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska to Herbert and Margaret (Morrissey) Lawrence. He joined the United States Navy in 1944 serving two years then went on to graduate with a Bachelors degree in History...

Steve Clements

Steve Clements

Apr 22, 2012

Steve is survived by his wife Karen, two children, Rebecca Clements and Dillon Clements, his parents, Don and Mary Clements, six brothers and sisters, Cheryl (Bob) Weber, Larry (Vicki) Clements, John (Bonnie) Clements, David (Daphane) Clements, Julie (Jamie) Nelson, and Krista Clements, his mother-in-law, Dolores Amundson, a sister-in-law, Diane (Dan) Kromke, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He...

Evelyn Chiabai Nelson

Evelyn Chiabai Nelson

Apr 21, 2012

Evelyn Chiabai Nelson, age 89, died Saturday April 21, 2012, at the Golden Living nursing home in La Crescent, MN, with her family at her side. Evelyn was born Mary Louise Chiabai in Gary, IN on April 28, 1922 to Vincent and Louise (Caucig) Chiabai. She attended school in Gary, IN, and graduated Salutatorian of her class from Lew...

Mary M Sullivan

Mary M Sullivan

Apr 21, 2012

Mary M. Sullivan, 80 of La Crosse, died on Saturday, April 21thstth at the Hillview Healthcare Center in La Crosse. She was born in La Crosse on March 27, 1932 to George and May (Niehaus) Sullivan. Mary is survived by her cousins Margie (Bruce) Bartschenfeld of Onalaska, WI., Margot (Marshal) Harris of La Crosse and several other extended family...

Patricia Marie Schmitt

Patricia Marie Schmitt

Apr 20, 2012

Patricia Marie Schmitt, 59 of Onalaska passed away at her home on Friday, April 20, 2012. She was born September 27, 1952. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; Herman B. and Laura A. (Kromke) Schmitt. She is survived by eight brothers and sisters; Richard (Kathryn) Schmitt, Lily (Leonard) LaDue, Marna Stanhope, Carole (David) Rebhahn, Lairn (Rose) Schmitt,...

Robert J Johnson

Robert J Johnson

Apr 20, 2012

Robert J. Johnson, 70 of La Crosse died Friday, April 20, 2012 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Bobby was born December 21, 1941 in La Crosse to Edwin and Leona (Kessler) Johnson and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1960. On November 15, 1980 he married the love of his life, Millie Dayton. Bobby worked for...

Donald L Phetridge

Donald L Phetridge

Apr 17, 2012

Donald L. Mac Phetridge passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. Don was born on November 14, 1930 in La Crosse to William and Evelyn Mac Phetridge. He attended Elm Grove Elementary and Central High School. During his school years he worked at Jambois Grocery, Arentz Shoe Store and Hebbard...

Leona F Marco

Leona F Marco

Apr 17, 2012

Leona F. Marco, 98 of La Crosse passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Valley View Healthcare Center in Houston, MN. She was born in La Crosse on December 25, 1913 to Louis and Frances (Gagermeier) Kendhammer. On May 25, 1935 she married William P. Bill Marco, Sr. in St. Joseph Cathedral, La Crosse and he preceded her...

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