Obituaries
Gerald P. Kneifl
Jun 5, 2023
Gerald P. Kneifl, 90, of La Crosse, passed away at Brookdale Senior Living on Monday, June 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born to Theodore and Gertrude (Hansen) Kneifl on September 23, 1932 in rural Bangor. He attended school at St. Joseph Ridge. After completing the 8th grade he helped his parents on the family farm until...
Laverne E. Ness
Jun 5, 2023
LaVerne E. Ness, 97 of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at her residence in Eagle Crest South Living Community. She was born February 8, 1926, in the Town of Greenfield, WI to Elroy and Florence (Krause) Lamke.
LaVerne served in the United States Army Nurses Corps from August 16, 1944, until her honorable...
Kathleen Ann Mahlke
Jun 2, 2023
Kathleen Ann (Sheetz) Mahlke, 72, of La Crosse, WI, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, WI, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in La Crosse, WI, to John “Jack” and Rita (Smith) Sheetz on June 29, 1950, and attended Catholic schools in La Crosse. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1968 and...
Walter Carl "Peck" Bartz
Jun 2, 2023
Walter “Peck” Carl Bartz, 90, of Dakota, Minnesota passed away at Gundersen Health System on Friday June 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born December 30, 1932, to William and Ella (Blumentritt) Bartz. He was a life long member of St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Nodine, MN.
On September 20, 1952,...
Rev. Howard Norman Larsen
Jun 2, 2023
Rev. Howard Norman Larsen passed away at the age of 85 at SpringBrook Village of La Crescent, Minnesota on June 2, 2023. Howard was born on February 5, 1938 to Norman and Joyce (Ton) Larsen in Chicago, Illinois.
Howard grew up in Evanston, Illinois and graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1956. Following this, he earned...
John T. Erickson
May 30, 2023
John T. Erickson, 88, passed through death on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse with family by his side. He was born on August 29, 1934, in La Crosse, WI to Thelma (Martinson) and Ronald Erickson. John grew up in Peterson, MN, graduating from Peterson High School in 1953. Three days later,...
Clair L. Rood
May 29, 2023
Clair L. Rood was born to Myrtle and Avery Rood in Madison, WI on December 17, 1928. He lived in Madison before the family moved to Viroqua and then later La Crosse, WI. He attended the former Hogan Elementary School where he played for the Longfellow Footings. He later attended Central High School where he graduated in 1947. His...
Henry R. Lawrence
May 28, 2023
Henry R. Lawrence, a WWII vet, passed away on May 28, 2023 in his home at age 94. Henry was born in La Crosse on 09/21/1928 to Maria Teresa (Young) and Henry George Lawrence. His siblings were Helen Grasslie, George, Lucile Amato, and Marilyn Abeyta.
Henry bravely joined the U.S. Merchant Marines during WWII...
Cindy L. Sarauer
May 25, 2023
Cindy L. (Nolte Bluske) Sarauer, 71, of Onalaska passed away on May 25, 2023, at Mayo Hospital of Sparta after a 9½ year battle with cancer.
Cindy was born on Dec. 21, 1951, in La Crosse, WI to Harry and Linnette (Hirschfield) Nolte. After graduating from Logan High School, Cindy worked at La Crosse Footwear for 39...
Patricia A. Stilp
May 25, 2023
Patty’s ultimate desire in life was to be a mother. From an early age she took on the role of caretaker to most everyone she knew, including her three younger brothers, numerous cousins, daughters, god children, nieces & nephews, grandchildren, her students and CCD classes, her house full of animals and also her lifelong friends. It was something she...
James George Guggenbuehl
May 25, 2023
James G. Guggenbuehl, 83, of La Crescent, MN, died at his home on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born in La Crosse, WI, on March 12, 1940, to George and Regina (Dolle) Guggenbuehl. On May 1, 1965, Jim married Karen Mach and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2020. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy,...
Farrell Guillien
May 23, 2023
Farrell F. Guillien, 87, beloved husband of Cheryl (Storlie) Guillien was called home to heaven on his birthday, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
Farrell was born at home in Mayville, Twp. (rural Caledonia, MN) on May 23, 1936 to Wilfred and Aloris (Flynn) Guillien. He was the 5th of 9 children. He was too little to play with...
Richard "Dick" A. Marking
May 23, 2023
Richard “Dick” A. Marking, 87 passed on May 23, 2023, at Mayo Hospital La Crosse surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 3, 1935 in La Crosse County, WI to Edmund and Laura (Staff) Marking. He attended and graduated from West Salem High School in 1953. Upon graduation he continued working on the family farm until he...
Colleen R. Balsamo
May 23, 2023
Colleen R. Balsamo, 83 of Onalaska, WI passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse. She was born August 4, 1939, in La Crosse to Sylvester and Blanche (Bissen) Gallagher and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1957. Colleen worked in La Crosse for a few years, before moving to Madison where she...
James J. Uhler
May 22, 2023
James “Jim” Uhler passed away on Monday, May 22nd. He was born to Frank and Emily (Papacek) Uhler on March 9, 1934. Jim is survived by his three daughters Renee (Al) Pitt, Regina McAlear, and Angie (Todd) Boettcher. He is also survived by his three Grandchildren TJ Boettcher, Colton Boettcher, and Ashlee Jana McAlear. He was preceded in death...
Carl A. "Carly" Kirschner
May 21, 2023
Carl A. “Carly” Kirschner. Age 78, Died Sunday May 21, 2023, at Bethel Oaks Memory Care Facility in Viroqua. He was born April 1, 1945, in La Crosse, Wis., to Anthony Carl and Marian Estelle (Knobloch) Kirschner. He was the oldest of 5 children. Carly attended grade school at St. Joseph Ridge Catholic School. He graduated in 1963 from Aquinas...
Cheyenne Rose Elizabeth Christ
May 20, 2023
Cheyenne Rose Elizabeth Christ, 22 of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from a motorcycle accident. She was a loving, caring young lady with a great future. She loved and cared about all fur babies, especially her two sweet cats. She was so happy in her new job and her new home, gaining so much confidence...
Robert "Bob" Monk
May 20, 2023
Robert S. “Bob” Monk, 71 of La Crosse passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born on November 21, 1951, in Yankton, S.D. to Dr. Robert and Nan (Brockway) Monk and graduated from Waukesha South High School in Waukesha, WI. He worked for a time as a physical education teacher in Cudahy, WI...
Agatha S. Schild
May 20, 2023
Agatha S. (Flick) Schild, 104, died on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Brookdale Assisted Living Center in La Crosse. She was born on May 2, 1919 in Chickasaw County, IA to Peter and Mary (Diederich) Flick. She attended St. Mary’s School in North Washington, IA and after leaving school she was a helping hand for many people. On...
Charles Robert Wamsley
May 18, 2023
Charles Robert Wamsley was born on 16 September 1946 in Point Pleasant, WV to Robert and Hattie Catherine (Rainey) Wamsley. In February 1966, he enlisted in the US Air Force and proudly served his country for 26 years before retiring. Charles was a patriot and was proud to be a Vietnam Veteran. He truly loved serving his country. During...
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