Obituaries

Mark Thomas Wagner

Mark Thomas Wagner

Aug 13, 2023

Mark Thomas Wagner, 58, of Onalaska, Wisconsin passed away unexpectantly from a heart attack on August 13, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing, Minnesota.

He was born on March 2, 1965 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to his parents George and Mary Wagner.  Mark graduated from Aquinas High School in 1983.  Mark spent his childhood...

Linda L. Proudfoot

Linda L. Proudfoot

Aug 11, 2023

Linda Proudfoot, 81, of Holmen passed away on August 11, 2023 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in La Crosse WI on January 7th 1942 to Paul and Charlotte (Brinstad) Stahr. Growing up in La Crescent, she worked as a carhop at her parents’ root beer stand. Linda graduated...

Ardelle S. Doering

Ardelle S. Doering

Aug 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ardelle on August 9th, 2023, she was 93 years old. Ardelle was born November 1, 1929, in Liberty Pole, WI. She was born at home on the farm and was the third daughter of Edwin and Grace Rudser. A self-proclaimed “dad’s girl” she...

Karen Sue Kesselring

Karen Sue Kesselring

Aug 9, 2023

Karen Sue (Wiemann) Kesselring, age 87, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully of end stage Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Eaglecrest South in La Crosse with family by her side.

Karen was born in La Crosse on July 17, 1936, to Carl Barge Wiemann and Evelyn (Gilbertson) Wiemann. She graduated from Central High School,...

Hazel I. Janisch

Hazel I. Janisch

Aug 8, 2023

Hazel I. Janisch, 85 of French Island, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on August 22, 1937, in La Crosse to George and Hazel (Aiken) Richmond and graduated from Logan High School. On February 26, 1955, she was united in marriage to her lifelong companion of 64...

Charles W. Stettner

Charles W. Stettner

Aug 7, 2023

Charles W. Stettner, age 87, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born on May 31, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN. Charles enjoyed many hobbies that he was happy to share with his loved ones.

Charles is survived by his wife...

David P. Moe

David P. Moe

Aug 7, 2023

David P. Moe, 88, of Onalaska, WI, died on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse.  David was born in La Crosse on June 11, 1935, to Almore and Malinda (Trapp) Moe.

David had CP since he was a child, but worked through all adversities. He sold greeting cards door to door to help...

Frederick "Butch" Rogowski

Frederick "Butch" Rogowski

Aug 5, 2023

Frederick R. “Butch” Rogowski, 78 of French Island, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born February 18, 1945, in La Crosse to Federick and Viola (Will) Rogowski. Butch graduated from Logan High School and proudly served the United States Army and in the Wisconsin Army National Guard.

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Joann Eckelberg

Joann Eckelberg

Aug 4, 2023

Joann (Miller) Eckelberg, 81, went to her Heavenly home peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Hearten House Memory Care Facility in Holmen, WI. Joann was born to Donald and Lois (Johnson) Miller on March 1, 1942. She graduated from Wilton High School. On May 28, 1960, Joann was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” Eckelberg. They were married...

Rachel Ellen Spindler

Rachel Ellen Spindler

Aug 3, 2023

Rachel Ellen Spindler was born May 7, 1990, in Madison, Wisconsin.  She was a kind and gentle soul.  She moved to Onalaska, Wisconsin in 1992 and attended the Onalaska School system.  Rachel was an intelligent student.  She loved to take part in sports and played for the Coulee Region Girls Hockey team and Onalaska Tennis teams, captaining her...

Vernadine Mary Doll

Vernadine Mary Doll

Aug 2, 2023

Vernadine Mary Doll, age 72, passed away on August 2, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse.

Vernadine was born in La Crosse on September 21, 1950, to Vernon J. and Muriel (Gasper) Doll. She was a graduate of Aquinas High School and the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Vernadine won State awards for her art....

Nancy A. Olson

Nancy A. Olson

Jul 28, 2023

Nancy A. Olson, 81 of Onalaska, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen. She was born December 29, 1941, in Bloomington, MN to Richard V. and Edith M. (Peirce) Kerr and graduated from Bloomington High School. She married Royce Olson in Bloomington in March of 1960 and the family moved to La...

Earland E. Sagen

Earland E. Sagen

Jul 26, 2023

Earland E. Sagen, 93 of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Health Services in La Crosse. He was born May 10, 1930, in La Crosse to Leonard and Edna (Aspenson) Sagen. He was a 1948 graduate of Logan High School, where he met his future wife, Joyce Olson, while playing in the...

Linda Jean Gegenfurtner

Linda Jean Gegenfurtner

Jul 22, 2023

Linda J. Gegenfurtner, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on July 22, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1943, to John “Jack” and Elsie (Roberts) Tabbert. She graduated from Logan High School where she was a Majorette. She was a full-time mom that also worked various part-time jobs as a CNA in a nursing home, Blue...

Dustin M. Harnden

Dustin M. Harnden

Jul 18, 2023

Dustin M. Harnden, La Crosse passed away on Tuesday July 18th with family by his side at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Dustin was born September, 27th, 1987 just 17 months after his brother Tyler. Parents Sue and Bill would welcome their daughter Hayley 5 years later. He would attend Emerson Elementary, Lincoln Middle School, Logan High School and the...

Theron "Terry" A. Ask

Theron "Terry" A. Ask

Jul 18, 2023

Theron ‘Terry’ A. Ask, 69, of Houston, MN was ushered into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his wife and children, from complications of pneumonia, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born on November 26, 1953 in La Crosse, WI to Roy and Blanche (Nelson) Ask. Terry graduated from Houston High School in 1971. He served in the...

Marilyn A. Marx

Marilyn A. Marx

Jul 18, 2023

Marilyn A. Marx, age 91, of Barre Mills, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. She was born on October 10, 1931, the daughter of Roy and Marie (Wuensch) Servais. She grew up on St. Joseph’s Ridge. On November 15, 1949, she married Eugene Marx.

Marilyn enjoyed spending time with...

James "Jim" B. Winder

James "Jim" B. Winder

Jul 17, 2023

James “Jim” B. Winder, age 80, of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem. Jim was born in La Crosse on May 28, 1943, to William and Margaret Winder. He graduated from Logan High School and the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Jim served in the United...

Gregory L. Waldenberger

Gregory L. Waldenberger

Jul 16, 2023

Gregory L. Waldenberger, 61, of Houston, MN passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Ostrander Care & Rehab in Ostrander, MN. He was born on November 27, 1961 in La Crosse, WI to Eugene and Dorothy (Lloyd) Waldenberger.  Greg was a long-time farmer in Pleasant Hill Township and then worked at Great Lakes Cheese in La Crosse for...

Robert Michael Roraff

Robert Michael Roraff

Jul 15, 2023

Robert Michael Roraff of Bangor Wisconsin, formerly of West Salem, WI, passed away July 15th 2023 at Mayo Hospital La Crosse after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. He was born in La Crosse, WI on March 17th 1957 to Robert (Bob) and Myrtle (Jasperson) Roraff. Robert graduated from West Salem High School in 1975.  Robert married...