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Gloria J. Bauch

Gloria J. Bauch

Dec 14, 2023

Gloria J. Bauch, 82, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Bethany St. Joseph Care Center. She was born on July 7, 1941 in La Crosse to Elmer and Josephine (Ulrich) Meyer. Gloria graduated from West Salem High School as her class valedictorian, and then from UW-La Crosse. She married Rich “Sam” Bauch on August...

Doris J. Schwingle

Doris J. Schwingle

Dec 14, 2023

“Do not weep for me, for I go where music is born.” -JS Bach

Doris Jeanne Welton Schwingle died on 14 December 2023 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was 81.

She was born Doris Jeanne Welton on 26 August 1942 in Holyoke, Colorado to Lawrence Arnold Welton and Marjorie Eggenberger...

Myron Karl Anderson

Myron Karl Anderson

Dec 13, 2023

Myron Karl Anderson, 93, of Brooklet, GA passed away, Wednesday December 13, 2023. Myron was a loving husband, father and a proud grandfather and great grandfather. Myron was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin and grew up in Caledonia and La Crescent, Minnesota as the third eldest of eleven children. Myron told many a tall tale of his travels west and...

Thomas David Brueggen

Thomas David Brueggen

Dec 12, 2023

Thomas David Brueggen, 74, passed away at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Tomah on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born on the 24th of February 1949 to parents Ardell (Becker) and George Brueggen of La Crosse, WI. He grew up with his sister Barb Hertlitzka and brothers Don Brueggen and Ron Brueggen. He was a mama's boy through...

David Robert Rye

David Robert Rye

Dec 11, 2023

David Robert Rye, 68, of Onalaska, WI, passed away on December 11, 2023 at his home. Born on February 3, 1955, in La Crosse, WI, David was a talented woodworker who dedicated his life to the craft.

David's woodworking skills were unparalleled, and he spent his career honing his craft and creating beautiful pieces. His attention to...

Audrey E. Kuhlmann

Audrey E. Kuhlmann

Dec 10, 2023

Audrey Eileen (Nunemacher) Kuhlmann at the age of 94 was called to her Heavenly home, on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at ValleyView Healthcare, Houston Minnesota.  She was a devoted, loving, supportive wife to Harley (Jim) Kuhlmann, a caring and attentive mother to six children, a wonderful mother-in-law, a blessed grandmother, a precious great grandmother, a sweet aunt, a loving...

Shirley Ann White

Shirley Ann White

Dec 10, 2023

Shirley Ann (Williams) White, 87, of La Crosse, died on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Meadowbrook of Black River Falls. She was born on September 21, 1936 in Stanton, MI to Lester and Norine (Griffin) Williams. She moved to La Crescent, MN in 1947 where she was a charter member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Shirley was a...

Brooke Schmaltz

Brooke Schmaltz

Dec 9, 2023

Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant

It is with great sadness that the family of Brooke Schmaltz announces her passing after an almost 7-year battle with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the age of 43.

Brooke was born August 20, 1980, to Mark and Carol (Kaufmann) Trehey in La Crosse,...

Laurel E. Wicks

Laurel E. Wicks

Dec 8, 2023

Laurel's Celebration of Life  can be found by clicking on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqVJNyYN4rc

Laurel Wicks, 47, of Cavour, South Dakota, and La Crosse, Wisconsin, died Friday, December 8, 2023 in a car accident.

Laurel Elizabeth was born on May 4, 1976, to Larry and Marlene (Easthouse) Wicks in Huron, South...

Phyllis E. Walcker

Phyllis E. Walcker

Dec 8, 2023

Phyllis Elizabeth Walcker, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2023, in La Crosse. She was born on March 18, 1938, in Stoddard, Wisconsin, to Agnes and Joseph Dolle.

Phyllis grew up surrounded by the love of her family and shared her childhood with her siblings Bob,...

Mark C. Peterson

Mark C. Peterson

Dec 6, 2023

Mark C. Peterson, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his home in Onalaska, WI.

Mark was an avid outdoorsman and Brewer’s fan. His greatest passion was playing the bass guitar and he had big dreams of reuniting with his college band, Special X. Above all else, he stood strong in his faith. He...

James Thomas Caucutt

James Thomas Caucutt

Dec 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Thomas Caucutt at the age of 87 on December 5, 2023. James was born on August 27, 1936 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Jane Caucutt (Osborne) and son, Stephen Andrew Caucutt.

James was an honorable man who served...

Susan Rae Voigtschild

Susan Rae Voigtschild

Dec 4, 2023

Susan Rae Voigtschild, 77, of Onalaska, WI passed away on December 4, 2023 at her home to go and be with her Lord and Savior. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Cecelia (Reichhoff) Kingsley and was born on November 10, 1946 in Evanston, Illinois.

She was united in marriage to Glenn Arthur Voigtschild on June 7,...

Paul William Craig

Paul William Craig

Dec 3, 2023

Paul William Craig, 43 of La Crosse, WI passed away Sunday December 3rd, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a fatal automobile accident.

He is survived by his mother Kathryn (Gale) Buchholtz, twin brother Shawn M. Craig, and his two beautiful daughters Collins Marie, and Lennon Kathryn. Alongside his many aunts and uncles & cousins that survive...

Nan E. Baures

Nan E. Baures

Dec 3, 2023

Nan Esther Baures, age 72 of Holmen, has returned home to Jesus on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her home. She was born July 29, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Donald Palmer and Carolyn Gildersleeve (raised by Lois Palmer.)

She grew up in Golden Valley Minnesota and graduated from Golden Valley High School in 1969....

Cecilia "C.C. "Sis" Wagner

Cecilia "C.C. "Sis" Wagner

Dec 2, 2023

Cecilia (C.C., Sis) Wagner, age 78, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin went to be with the Lord on December 2nd, 2023. She was born to Donald and Lorraine Clements in Bloomer, Wisconsin on March 21st, 1945. She worked on the family farm until She graduated from Bloomer High School. Cecilia worked many Jobs to help provide for her family and...

Bernard "Bernie" F. Mcclellan

Bernard "Bernie" F. Mcclellan

Nov 30, 2023

Bernard F. “Bernie” McClellan, 86, of Genoa, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Bernie served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1958. He will be laid to rest at the Stoddard Cemetery.

Evelyn M. Huebner

Evelyn M. Huebner

Nov 29, 2023

Evelyn M. Huebner, 102, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Bethany St. Joseph Care Center. She was born in La Crosse on June 12, 1921 to George and Lillian (Albitz) Huebner. Evelyn had worked in food service at Franciscan Skemp Hospital for many years. After retirement she was involved with RSVP, working in...

Harry Lavern Kessel

Harry Lavern Kessel

Nov 29, 2023

Harry Lavern Kessel “Sonny”, 90, formerly of Caledonia, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 29th, 2023. He was born on August 22nd, 1933 in Iowa City to Harry and Anna (Afstad) Kessel.

Harry was a loving husband and father. Harry married his beloved wife Eileen on June 3rd, 1955. He cherished his family and was so...

Suzann M. Beckman

Suzann M. Beckman

Nov 28, 2023

Suzann M (Hjelming) Beckman, 86, of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023 with family by her side. Suzann was born in Caledonia, MN on October 26, 1937, to Lawrence and Stella Hjellming.

Suzann was united in marriage to William “Bill” Beckman on September 17, 1955.  They later divorced but remained close friends, enjoying...

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