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Lyle Edward Quillin

Lyle Edward Quillin

Jul 30, 2024

Lyle Edward Quillin passed away on July 30th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Lyle was born on April 27th, 1940 in Iowa to Ed and Greta (Riley) Quillin. After graduating from Aquinas High School in 1958, he received his bachelor’s degree in business from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by...

Gary A. Marx

Gary A. Marx

Jul 29, 2024

Gary A. Marx, 78 of La Crosse passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born at home on February 10, 1946, near Cashton, Wisconsin to Raymond and Leona (Herricks) Marx and graduated from Cashton High School in 1964.

On June 7, 1969, he married Mary Ann Larson in Cashton. They welcomed their four children, Curtis,...

Thomas "Cat" L. Christopherson

Thomas "Cat" L. Christopherson

Jul 28, 2024

Thomas L. “Cat” Christopherson, 68, of La Crosse, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on May 2, 1956 in Prairie du Chein, WI to Marcelus and Mary “Bunnie” Christopherson.

Tommy “Cat” was an amazing brother, friend, cousin, and uncle.  As the third child of 4 siblings,...

Richard James Bath

Richard James Bath

Jul 27, 2024

Richard James Bath (69) passed away on July 27, 2024, in La Crosse, WI. Born on September 3, 1954, in Minneapolis, MN, Richard proudly served in the Navy from 1980 to 1983, dedicating himself to his country during his tenure. After his military service, he embarked on a career as a truck driver, a role he carried out with...

Joyce Bell Marshall

Joyce Bell Marshall

Jul 27, 2024

Joyce K. Bell Marshall, 76, of La Crosse, passed away after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, July 27, 2024,  at Bethany St. Joseph in La Crosse. Joyce was born on December 22, 1947, in La Crosse to George and Florence (Jansky) Bell. She...

Betty A. Gerke

Betty A. Gerke

Jul 26, 2024

Betty Ann Gerke, 84, of La Crosse, died on Friday, July 26, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 25, 1940, in La Crosse, to Joseph and Helen (Swartz) Breidel. Betty graduated from Aquinas High School. She married Eugene “Gene” Gerke on November 7, 1959, at St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church. Together they raised six children...

James P. Michuta

James P. Michuta

Jul 24, 2024

James Pius Michuta, 75, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at UW Hospitals and Clinics in Madison. He was born on November 16, 1948 in La Crosse to John and Veronica (Usoris) Michuta. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1966. He earned a degree in nursing from Winona State University, School of Nursing....

Father Edmund J. Doerre

Father Edmund J. Doerre

Jul 24, 2024

THE REVEREND EDMUND JOSEPH DOERRE

Father Edmund J. Doerre, at the age of 87, and a priest for 61 years, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Father Doerre was born on April 11, 1937 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Edmund and Emily (née Burian) Doerre.  He attended St. Wenceslaus Parish School...

Gregory "Zoom" F. Zumach

Gregory "Zoom" F. Zumach

Jul 21, 2024

Gregory F. “Zoom” Zumach, 79, of La Crescent, MN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 21st, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Greg was a devoted husband, loving dad and stepfather. He loved singing country music and playing his harmonicas. He last played his harmonica for his niece, Patty Brown, a few weeks ago. Zoom...

Patricia M. (Halla) Malay

Patricia M. (Halla) Malay

Jul 20, 2024

Patricia Margaret (Halla) Malay

October 22,1934 – July 20, 2024

Pat was born in La Crosse on Oct. 22, 1934, to John and Theresa Halla.  She was baptized at Holy Trinity Catholic Church by Rev. Victor J. Plecity; also receiving the Sacraments of Holy Communion and...

Joan Mary Janis

Joan Mary Janis

Jul 17, 2024

Joan Mary Janis, age 83, died July 17, 2024, at Eagle Crest South after a courageous battle with cancer.  Joan was a caring wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many.

Joan was born on December 24th, 1940, in Chicago to Robert and Julia English.  After graduating high school, she went on to receive a bachelor’s...

Donald J. Dionne

Donald J. Dionne

Jul 14, 2024

Donald (Don) Joseph Dionne, peacefully passed away on July 14, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center at the age of 78. Born on October 28, 1945, in Algoma, Wisconsin, to Augusta and Marcel Dionne, Don led a life filled with love, adventure, and friendship.

After graduating from Algoma High School, Don married Mary Ahrndt in 1965, sharing...

Lois R. Juen

Lois R. Juen

Jul 11, 2024

Lois R. Juen, age 90 of La Crosse, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1934 to the late Clarence and Ethel Albrecht.

Lois had a passion for people, which led her to thrive in her work as a waitress and bartender...

Rhoda Vera Wobeck

Rhoda Vera Wobeck

Jul 7, 2024

Rhoda Vera (Bartling) Wobeck was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 7th, 2024. Rhoda was born December 30, 1940 to Rev. Frederick and Vera Bartling. Rhoda was born again as God’s redeemed child in Christ when she was baptized in the name of the Triune God. Rhoda publicly confessed her faith in...

Sten D. Erickson

Sten D. Erickson

Jul 7, 2024

Sten Erickson. “Benny” … kind and gentle, loving and forgiving. A perfect joy. Dear son of Erwin and Charlotte, beloved brother of Karl.

“We look towards each other no longer

From the old distance of our names;

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Dean P. Van Riper

Dean P. Van Riper

Jul 6, 2024

Dean’s Obituary

Dean Paul Van Riper “Deano” of Holmen, WI passed away on July 6, 2024 at age 66. Dean was born in Rantoul, IL on March 6, 1958 to Donald D. and Ardith P. (Hogan) Van Riper.  His family moved to Onalaska, WI in his teenage years where he graduated from Onalaska High School in 1976....

Marlene Serena Kneifl

Marlene Serena Kneifl

Jul 5, 2024

Marlene “Molly” S. Kneifl, 82 of West Salem, WI passed away peacefully at her home on Friday July 5th, 2024.  Marlene was born on January 21, 1942 in La Crosse, WI., to Adolph and Eleanore Kneifl, she grew up on St Joseph Ridge, while working at the La Cosse Garment company and Jack Winters for many years.   When her...

John Edward Subjek

John Edward Subjek

Jul 4, 2024

John Edward Subjek was born on July 9th, 1946, to Edward and Dorothy (Rybold) Subjek, of La Crosse. He grew up on the South Side with his older brother, Michael Subjek. He graduated from Central High School in 1964.

John enlisted into the United States Marine Corps in August of 1967 until his discharge in March of...

Grant M. Simmons

Grant M. Simmons

Jul 4, 2024

Grant Marshall Simmons, 88, passed away on July 4, 2024, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Born on August 12, 1935, in White Lake, Wisconsin, he was a beloved son to the late Alvin and Florence (Buettner) Simmons. He was baptized at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in White Lake, WI, on September 15, 1935, and confirmed in faith on July...

John P. "Jackie" Weber

John P. "Jackie" Weber

Jul 1, 2024

John P. “Jackie” Weber, 69, passed away on July 1, 2024.  He was born on May 28, 1955.  John was known as “Jackie” to family members and long-time neighbor friends.  He was the third child but first boy born to the late John A. “Jack” Weber and Estelle (Bicha) Weber.  He was named after his two grandfathers, John J....

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