Obituaries

Norman A. Suhr

Norman A. Suhr

May 6, 2023

Norman A Suhr, a beloved member of the La Crosse, Wisconsin community, passed away on May 6th, 2023, at the age of 90. Norman was born on July 5, 1932, to Bernard Suhr and Helen Hundt, and was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Suhr, daughter Nadine Troia, father Bernard Suhr, mother Helen Hundt, and Stepfather Harvey...

Dale F. Marmsoler

Dale F. Marmsoler

May 6, 2023

Dale F. Marmsoler, 92, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the La Crescent Healthcare Center. He was born on March 24, 1931 in Winona, Minnesota to Anthony and Leona (Kieffer) Marmsoler of Altura, MN. Dale attended Altura schools and graduated from Lewiston High School.

As a...

Deborah A. Vanlin

Deborah A. Vanlin

May 6, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" VanLin, 66 of La Crescent, MN, passed away on Saturday May 6th, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Mary's campus, in Rochester with family by her side. She was born June 20, 1956, in La Crosse to Edward and Sally (Ortmeier) Johnson. Debbie attended La Crosse Central High School, graduating in 1974.

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Judith Ann Larson

Judith Ann Larson

May 5, 2023

Judith “Judy” Ann Larson, 74 of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023 with her loving husband by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Judy was born in Fosston, MN, on January 4, 1949 to Rodger and June (Shelquist) Melbo. In 1969, Judy married the love of her life Tom and they had...

Carole E. Cox

Carole E. Cox

May 5, 2023

Carole E. Cox, 87 of Stoddard, WI, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born June 3, 1935, in La Crosse to Samuel and Antoinette (Bowden) Isbell. Carole attended La Crosse schools and graduated in 1953 from De Soto High School.

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Junior J. Grabinski

Junior J. Grabinski

May 1, 2023

Junior J. Grabinski, 97, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born in La Crosse on June 21, 1925, to John and Rose (Park) Grabinski. Junior attended Webster elementary School, Longfellow Junior High School and Central High School in La Crosse. While still in High School, Junior enlisted in the United States Army and...

David Fontanini

David Fontanini

Apr 30, 2023

ONALASKA, WI— Dave Fontanini, age 73, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on January 21, 1950, in Des Moines, IA, the son of George and Pauline Fontanini. He attended Assumption Grade School in Granger, IA and Dowling High School in Des Moines, IA. After...

Larry D. Cartwright

Larry D. Cartwright

Apr 29, 2023

Larry Dean Cartwright, 80, of La Crosse died peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem, WI. He was born on April 3, 1943 in Waupaca, WI to Harlan and Mae (Danielson) Cartwright. He married Colleen Bjergum on April 12, 1990. Larry worked most of his life in manufacturing. His favorite job...

Deborah "Debbie" J. Atchison

Deborah "Debbie" J. Atchison

Apr 28, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” J. Atchison, 70, of La Crosse, WI, died Friday, April 28, 2023, peacefully at home.

Debbie was born on September 27, 1952 in La Crosse, WI to Ralph and Coline (Loughlin) Atchison. She grew up in Onalaska & La Crosse, attended the Campus school, Washburn & Hogan Elementary schools, Lincoln...

Anna M. Johnson

Anna M. Johnson

Apr 27, 2023

Anna M. Johnson, 91, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Brookdale Memory Care in La Crosse, WI.

Anna Mae Ungs was born on November 30, 1931, in Luxemburg, Iowa to the late Peter and Delphine (Zewen) Ungs. After graduating from High School,...

Arlyn "Pete" K. Raymer

Arlyn "Pete" K. Raymer

Apr 27, 2023

Arlyn Keith “Pete” Raymer, 90, of Holmen, WI, passed away, Thursday April 27 th , at home with loved ones by his side. Arlyn was born December 1, 1932, to John and Florence (Jones) Raymer, on the home farm in Clark, South Dakota. In 1933, the Raymer family moved from South Dakota to a farm in Leon. A...

Charles "Chuck" Earleywine

Charles "Chuck" Earleywine

Apr 27, 2023

Charles R. “Chuck” Earleywine, 60, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at his home. He was born in Michigan on April 20, 1963, and moved with his family to Maryland where he grew up. Chuck later moved to La Crosse and attended Viterbo University.

He married and had...

Freya Audrey Elizabeth Williams

Freya Audrey Elizabeth Williams

Apr 26, 2023

Freya Audrey Elizabeth Williams, infant daughter of Cody and Kimberly Williams, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on April 10, 2023.

Freya is survived by her parents, a brother Atreus all of La Crosse, aunt Charissa (Mager) Williams, an uncle Cody J. Williams, maternal...

James "Jim" Leo Huerkamp

James "Jim" Leo Huerkamp

Apr 25, 2023

James (Jim) L. Huerkamp was born on May 19, 1931 in Avoka, MN to Nick and Delores Huerkamp and was the third of five children.  Jim liked to tell how he grew up during the depression years and attended 13 schools in 12 years but dropped out just months before graduating.

Jim met the love...

Shirley M. Cleary

Shirley M. Cleary

Apr 25, 2023

Shirley M. Cleary, age 98, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was born on March 3, 1925, in St. Paul, MN to Lloyd and Anna (Fiedler) Anderson. After graduating high school, Shirley boarded a train and moved to Culver City, CA. While there, one of her greatest memories was working as a...

Charles F. Lind

Charles F. Lind

Apr 24, 2023

Charles (Charlie) F. Lind, 83, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his home from complications due to chronic lung disease. He was born on May 29, 1939 to Helen E. Lind of Houston, MN. Charlie married Marjorie (Marge) M. Grahek on January 23, 1965 in Waukon,...

Neil Robert Haskin

Neil Robert Haskin

Apr 24, 2023

Neil Robert Haskin 83, of La crescent, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 24, 2023 while enjoying a meal with his daughter.

He was born December 5th, 1939, in Austin, MN, to Albert and Edna (Dryer) Haskin, along with his siblings, Carol Johnson, Gordon, Marvin and...

Irma Lee Koonce

Irma Lee Koonce

Apr 23, 2023

Irma Lee Koonce, 86 of West Salem, WI passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born February 20, 1937, in St. Paul, MN to Alvin and Bertha (Berquist) Wisdom and graduated from St. Paul Central High School on June 17, 1955.

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Paul Wellington Kish

Paul Wellington Kish

Apr 22, 2023

Paul Wellington Kish, 89 of La Crosse, WI, passed peacefully in the afternoon of Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living, La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse on May 21, 1933 to Earl and Mary (Lampartur) Kish Sr. Paul graduated from Central High School in La Crosse then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. During his...

Eleanor Marie Redlin

Eleanor Marie Redlin

Apr 22, 2023

Eleanor Marie Redlin passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at home with family in Plano, Texas.

She was born July 8, 1924 in La Crosse to Wilbur and Nora (Foss) Albrechtson, graduated from Central High...