Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services Logo

Obituaries

Eugene Ewald Loeffler

Eugene Ewald Loeffler

May 24, 2012

Eugene Ewald Loeffler, 84, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in La Crosse on October 19, 1927, to Ewald and Rose (Kaufman) Loeffler. On January 5, 1947, he married the former Jane Ann Fuchselat First Ev. Lutheran Church in La Crosse. Gene...

Helen Charlotte Weiker

Helen Charlotte Weiker

May 22, 2012

She is survived by her husband John, three daughters, Patricia (Ron) Jacobson of Clatskanie, OR, Kay (David) Pfaff of Mindoro, and Nancy (Rodney) Johnson of Westby, two sons, Joseph Weiker of West Salem and Raymond (Pat) Weiker of La Crosse, ten grandchildren, Lisa Shuman, Tod (Angela) Jacobson, Bradley (Kelly) Hundt, Danielle (Alan) Spors, Christopher Pfaff, Stephanie(Jason) Berklund, Jason (Cary)...

Ronald D Hill

Ronald D Hill

May 22, 2012

Ronald D. Hill 68 of La Crescent, MN., passed away peacefully at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center with his loving family by his side following a thirteen month fight with esophageal cancer. He was born in La Crosse on April 5, 1944 to John Jack and Louise (Clements) Hill. On September 11, 1965 he married Dawn Ceason at Wesley...

Kathleen A O'Connor

Kathleen A O'Connor

May 20, 2012

"She is survived by many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family would like to thank everyone who helped care for Kathy in her final days. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 25, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Revs. Rick Roberts and Steven Kachel...

Reay C Ross

Reay C Ross

May 19, 2012

Reay C. Ross, 81 of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, May 19th at the Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse. He was born on April 20, 1931 in La Crosse to Christie and Nettie (Miller) Ross. On May 5, 1956 he married Ione Randall in La Crescent, MN. Reay had proudly served his country in the...

William C Lockhart

William C Lockhart

May 16, 2012

William C. Lockhart, 88 of La Crescent, MN. died on Wednesday, May 16th at the Golden Living Care Center in La Crescent. He was born in Detroit, MI. on August 14, 1923 and was raised by his adoptive mother Martha S. Lockhart. Bill had proudly served his country during World War Two in both the Army and the Navy....

Katherine A Schneider

Katherine A Schneider

May 15, 2012

Katherine A. Kathy Schneider, 77, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 at her home. She was born on October 8, 1934 in Turtle Lake, WI to Anthony and Rose (Bauer) Hendricks. Kathy married Andrew Effertz in 1953 and they later divorced. She married Henry Schneider in 1972, and he preceded her in death in 2005. Kathy...

Stanley S Foster

Stanley S Foster

May 14, 2012

\He issurvived by his wife of 64 years, Helen, six children John (Cherron) Foster ofMitchell, SD, Susan Yehle of La Crescent, Mary Lou (Roger) Huebner of Stoddard,WI, Janet Munoz of La Crescent, Richard Foster of Menomonie, WI and Lori(Edward) Rosson of Holmen, WI., twenty - seven grandchildren, thirty-six greatgrandchildren and one great-great grandson.He was preceded in death by his...

Marjorie K Haugan

Marjorie K Haugan

May 13, 2012

Marjorie K. Haugan, 86, of La Crescent, died on Sunday, May 13th, 2012 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born on December 10, 1925 in Portland, ND to Carl and Mabel (Hovde) Moen. Faith, family and friends best sums up Marjories life. She is survived by her husband of 65 years and best friend of 70 years,...

Alfred Krause

Alfred Krause

May 11, 2012

Alfred C. Bud Krause, 81, of La Crosse, died at his home on Friday, May 11, 2012. He was born in La Crosse on August 17, 1930, to Alfred C. and Marguerite (Kriese) Krause, Sr. Bud attended Holy Trinity Grade School and was a graduate of Aquinas High School. On August 13, 1949, Bud married Rosemary Novak in La...

Duane Clements

Duane Clements

May 8, 2012

E. Duane Clements, 74 of Elgin, Il., passed awayon Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Elgin. He was a trusted friend, neighbor & family man who had servedChicago-area manufacturers in the machine tool industry for more than 30 years.Duane was born in La Crosse, WI. on May 24, 1937 to Elmer andGladys (Engebretson) Clements. Growing up on farms in Wisconsin...

David H Deters

David H Deters

May 8, 2012

David H. Deters, 64 of La Crossepassed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Lakeview Healthcare Center in WestSalem following an extended illness. He was born July 22, 1947 in Caledonia,Minn. to Harold and Carol (Burton) Deters and graduated from Waukon High Schoolin Waukon, IA in 1965. David then received his Bachelors Degree in Spanishfrom the University of Iowa...

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,...

Share by: