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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...

Malcolm Dahl

Malcolm Dahl

Dec 26, 2011

Malcolm Mac Dahl, 83, died Monday, December 26, 2011. Mac enjoyed a long, successful career as a high school coach and educator at La Crescent High School. Born in Staples, MN, Mac attended Luther College and Morehead State. He had coaching stints at Madison, MN, Lake Forest, IL and Bagley, MN before his arrival for the opening of La...

Jack S Lundgren

Jack S Lundgren

Dec 26, 2011

Jack S. Lundgren, 80, of Onalaska, died on Monday, December 26th, 2011. He was born on September 8, 1931 in La Crosse to Stanley and Vivian (Johnson) Lundgren. Jack served with the US Army from 1956 to 1958 and was stationed in Korea. He married Ruth Hohmann on June 6, 1959 in First Lutheran Church, Onalaska. Jack had worked...

Jack C Padesky

Jack C Padesky

Dec 23, 2011

Dad was born in La Crosse on June 18, 1926 to Charles and Marie (Amundson) Padesky. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1944. After 2 years of college Dad proudly served his country in the United States Navy. During this time he met the love of his life, Mildred M. Yeske. Mom and Dad were married on Sep....

James Francis Haas

James Francis Haas

Dec 22, 2011

James Francis Haas, 77, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born on January 11, 1934 in La Crosse to Clem and Emma (Freismuth) Haas. Living independently in his own apartment the last several years meant the world to Jim. He gained that independence thanks to...

Donna Mae Schroeder

Donna Mae Schroeder

Dec 22, 2011

Donna Mae Schroeder, 73, of Onalaska, Wis., passed away at her home on Thursday, December 22, 2011, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Richland Center, Wis., on December 18, 1938 to Richard M. and Marie E. (Loven) Johansen. She married Marvin C. Schroeder at St. Thomas More Catholic Church...

Ferne M Reno

Ferne M Reno

Dec 21, 2011

Ferne M. Reno, 97 of Onalaska died on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Onalaska Care Center. She was born January 15, 1914 in Phillips, WI to John and Margaret (Reickert) Darrall. On April 2, 1932 she married Charles L. Reno in Rhinelander, WI and he preceded her in death on March 12, 1997. Ferne and Charles lived most...

Ona P King

Ona P King

Dec 21, 2011

She was born in Westby, Wis., on February 21, 1916, to Olaf and Clara (Nustad) Storsveen, and was a 1933 graduate of Westby High School. Shortly following her graduation, Onas mother died in a traffic accident. She spent the next three years caring for her grandmother until her death in 1936. She then moved to La Crosse and worked...

Joan O Moulis

Joan O Moulis

Dec 21, 2011

Joan O. Moulis, 79, of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Bethany St. Joseph Care Center. She was born on May 19, 1932 in La Crosse to John S. and Margaret (Bower) Meier. Joan graduated from Aquinas High School in 1950. She married Joseph J. Moulis Jr. on June 25, 1955 in St. Wenceslaus Catholic...

Frank Ninteman

Frank Ninteman

Dec 21, 2011

Frank received the distinction of being named resident of the month in February of 2011 at the Golden Living Care Center and the honor of being crowned Applefest King Apple this past fall. In addition to being an avid Euchre player, Frank will be remembered for his almost daily trips by pickup to visit with his many neighbors up...

Lorraine V Vollenweider

Lorraine V Vollenweider

Dec 17, 2011

Lorraine B. Apple Grandma Vollenweider, 91, of La Crescent, MN, died on Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born on February 5, 1920 in La Crosse to Charles and Anna (Keim) Formanek. She married Wilburt Shorty Vollenweider on June 22, 1939 in the Little Brown Church, Nashua, IA. Lorraine worked with her husband...

Harold Prinsen

Harold Prinsen

Dec 17, 2011

Harold A. Hulla Prinsen, 93 of La Crosse passed away on Saturday, December 17th at the Alterra Sterling House in La Crosse. He was born in Austin, Minn., on December 18, 1917 to John and Alma (Groth) Prinsen. He married Elaine Fuoter in April of 1944 and she preceded him in death on June 18, 1996. Harold had served...

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