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Carrol D Pederson

Carrol D Pederson

Jan 22, 2012

He was born on August 29, 1929 in Ettrick, WI to Kenneth and Vernelle (Crogan) Pederson. He attended Ettrick and St James Elementary schools and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1947. Carrol was inducted into the US Army in 1951 and served until 1953. While serving his country, he played on the Fort Leonard Wood championship softball team....

William A Lauer

William A Lauer

Jan 20, 2012

He is survived by his loving wife, Marie of Onalaska, four children Michael Lauer of West Palm Beach, FL; Mary (Whitey) Bettcher of Dubuque, IA, Jean (Marion) Kresse of Ames, IA, Jim (Angela) Lauer of Dubuque, IA. Five grandchildren, Tricia Bettcher (Nathan Busch), William Kresse, Emily Kresse, Sarah Lauer and Tressa Lauer. Sister Ramona (Del) Wagner of Hermiston, OR,...

Karen A Timm

Karen A Timm

Jan 17, 2012

Karen A. Timm, 56 of Onalaska, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at her home. She was born in Lackawanna, NY., on September 26, 1955 to Morris and Pauline (Weber) Timm. Karen is survived by her life partner Elle Lysaker of Onalaska, her mother Pauline of Bethlehem, PA., two sisters, Lauren (Will Gress) Timm of Roulette, PA.,...

Elizabeth L Jordan

Elizabeth L Jordan

Jan 14, 2012

" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;" align="centerElizabeth L. Jordan, 90, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2012. Betty was born in Chicago, IL on January 6, 1922. Her parents were James and Sadie McTaggart, and she was the second of three daughters. All the McTaggart women went to college, which in 1940...

Fred Fritz Howly

Fred Fritz Howly

Jan 13, 2012

He was born in La Crosse on January 23, 1917 to Henry and Elizabeth (Hettinger) Howly. He was one of six children. He lived his entire life in La Crosse with the exception of the four years he served in the United States Army. He attended and graduated from Holy Trinity grade school and Aquinas High School. After graduation...

Harriet M Halverson

Harriet M Halverson

Jan 12, 2012

Harriet M. Halverson, 88 a resident of the Sterling House in La Crosse, Wis. and formerly of Stoddard, Wis., went to be with her husband Clayton on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Harriet was born in Chaseburg, Wis., on July 20, 1923 to George and Alma (Grosskopf) Hohlfeld. She married Clayton Halverson and he preceded her in death in 1986....

Harriet E Gleason

Harriet E Gleason

Jan 12, 2012

Harriette married Lloyd E. Gleason, Sr. on July 6, 1942 at Sacred Heart Church in Cloquet, Minn. She is survived by 10 children, Gary Gleason of Phoenix, AZ, Gayl Vetsch of Houston, MN, Mary Hargrove (Lon) of La Crescent, MN, William (Kim) Gleason of Elmwood, WI, Lloyd (Barb) Gleason, Jr. of West Salem, Charles (Pam) Gleason of La Crescent,...

Joan E Mittlesteadt

Joan E Mittlesteadt

Jan 11, 2012

BRODHEAD, WI. Joan E. Mittlesteadt, 84, formerly of La Crosse, WI passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the University Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on September 18, 1927 in Berlin, Wis., to Otto and Florence Meyer. Joan was a member of First Ev. Lutheran Church. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and...

James L Malay

James L Malay

Jan 9, 2012

He was born in La Crosse on January 20, 1934, to John P. and Ethel (Ormsby) Malay. He married Patricia M. Halla on May 4, 1957, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La Crosse. Jim attended Aquinas High School for three years before graduating from Logan High School in 1952. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard...

Albert F Penchi

Albert F Penchi

Jan 7, 2012

Albert F. Seed Penchi, 80, of Genoa, died on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the Hillview Health Care Center. He was born in the Township of Genoa, rural Vernon County, on August 15, 1931, to Joseph and Cecilia (Ronkoski) Penchi. He married the former Alvina Kelsey on July 28, 1956 in Genoa. She preceded him in death on January...

John Moilanen

John Moilanen

Jan 6, 2012

He was born to Reino and Jenny (Hill) Moilanen on October 29, 2943, in Hibbing, Minn. In 1964, he married his high school sweetheart, Merridee Hendricks, in Hibbing. John is survived by Merridee; two sons, Douglas (Sara Brindley) of Burnsville, Minn. and Matthew of Prairie du Sac, Wis.; one grandson, Jacob; and one brother, Arne, of Lander, Wyo. He...

William Michael Butler

William Michael Butler

Jan 4, 2012

Bill was born July 6, 1943, in Sheboygan, Wis. to Bernard Mickey Butler and Lorraine (Salter) Butler. He married his wife, Wendy (Masarik) Butler on June 29, 1968, in Plymouth, Wis. Bill graduated from UW-Madison, spent his career with the Social Security Administration, and retired in 2006. He coached sports teams for all three of his children and was...

Ronald W Bernsdorf

Ronald W Bernsdorf

Jan 3, 2012

Ronald W. Little Rock Bernsdorf, 53 of Hokah, Minn., died on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at his home in Hokah. He was born in La Crosse, Wis. on March 23, 1958 to Wilbur and Bernice (Langen) Bernsdorf. Ron enjoyed working in the family lumber yard business for many years. He also enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with his...

Virginia Lee Saltzman

Virginia Lee Saltzman

Jan 2, 2012

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Lee Ginny Saltzman, 65 of La Crosse who died on Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Ginny was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, and her kindness compassion and great sense of humor...

Tria Thao

Tria Thao

Jan 2, 2012

Tria Thao, 71, passed away on January 2, 2012 in the early morning at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse. She was born in Laos in the Province of Xieng Khouang on February 18, 1940. Her parents were Shong Chue Thao and Chue Her, both deceased. She has one daughter, Mai (Boua Chao Lee), and two sons, Tou (Choua) Xiong...

Reuben Gene Wallace Halverson Sr.

Reuben Gene Wallace Halverson Sr.

Dec 31, 2011

Reuben Gene Wallace Halverson, Sr., 78, of La Crescent, a retiree and landlord, died from unknown causes on Saturday, December 31thstth, 2011 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born in rural Blackhammer Township, MN on July 24, 1933 to Andrew and Cora (Stensgard) Halverson. Reuben worked on his families and local farms in the Houston County area...

Kenneth J Larson

Kenneth J Larson

Dec 31, 2011

Stewartville, MN Kenneth (Ken) J. Larson Jr., 67, of Stewartville, MN died Saturday, December 31, 2011, at the Stewartville Care Center after a year long battle with liver disease.He was born October 2, 1944, in La Crosse to Kenneth H. and Charlotte (Mosher) Larson and was baptized October 12, 1945 at Our Saviors Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Crosse,...

Daniel W Strangstalien

Daniel W Strangstalien

Dec 31, 2011

Big Dan, as he was called, graduated from Western Wisconsin Technical Institute with a degree in welding and was employed byTraneCompany for 33 years.OnJuly 19, 1997, he married JaneLenthatSt.PaulsLutheranChurchinLa Crosse. He enjoyed football, fishing, hunting, camping atLake Holcombeand tinkering in his garage. His laid back, light-hearted nature and Norwegian sense of humor will be greatly missed. Dan is survived...

Dominik J Halling

Dominik J Halling

Dec 29, 2011

Dominik J. Halling, 17, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, December 29th, 2011 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born in La Crosse on September 3, 1994. Dominik attended La Crescent Montessori Academy, La Crescent High School, La Crosse Central High School, Wisconsin Challenge Academy, and WTC. Most recently he worked at Southwind Orchard, T-Bones Pork and...

Lila A Malgren

Lila A Malgren

Dec 28, 2011

Lila is survived by son Keith (Andra) Malgren, daughter Leanne (Mike) Poellinger, and son Kirk (Kristen) Malgren; grandsons Kyle & Jason Malgren, Ethan, Evan & Mason Poellinger, and Jacob Malgren; brothers Andy (Kai) Anderson, Paul (Helen) Anderson and Reuben Anderson; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and other relatives and friends.Lila was preceded in death by her...

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