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Susanne K. Pedretti

Susanne K. Pedretti

Feb 21, 2022

Susanne K. Pedretti, age 77, passed away with peace and gentleness on February 21, 2022, at the Eagle Crest South Senior Living Community in La Crosse, WI, with her husband, Mark A. Cleghorn, by her side.  Susanne was born to Joseph D. and Lucy M. (Malin) Pedretti in 1945 and was raised on their family farm in Genoa, WI,...

Robert B. Coe

Robert B. Coe

Feb 21, 2022

Robert “Bob” Coe of La Crosse, Wisconsin, age 94, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center. Bob was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 13, 1927. Bob, a World War II veteran, USNR, was stationed on an LST in the China Sea area and was honorably discharged in 1946. Bob joined the veterans on...

Marion C. Kappauf

Marion C. Kappauf

Feb 21, 2022

Marion C. Kappauf, wife of "High Powered Howard," passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Valley View Healthcare in Houston, MN, at the proud age of 92.

She was lovingly called Gramma by her caretakers.  Marion was in their care for 3 years and she loved them all.

Marion was born to George and...

Ronald G. Dommer

Ronald G. Dommer

Feb 18, 2022

Rev. Ronald G. Dommer, 89, of Onalaska, went to his eternal home on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Rev. Dommer was born on the family farmstead in rural Winamac, Indiana, on February 22, 1932, to Otto and Mollie (Henning) Dommer.  On August 9, 1958, he married Doris Warneck at St. James Ev. Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri....

Dan R. Brown

Dan R. Brown

Feb 16, 2022

Daniel R. Brown, 64, of La Crosse passed away February 16, 2022. He was an avid outdoorsman that spent most of his time hunting, fishing, camping and taking long bike rides. Every chance he could he took friends and family out on the pontoon and went on group hunting trips to Canada and out west. He loved doting on his...

Steven "Stell" J. Stellick

Steven "Stell" J. Stellick

Feb 15, 2022

Steven J. “Stell” Stellick, 62 of La Crosse, passed away at his home of cancer with his wife Lori by his side, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He was born June 2, 1959, in La Crosse to Donald and Bernadette (Bleskacek) Stellick. He graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1977 and later WTC.

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Warren Carl Wiedman

Warren Carl Wiedman

Feb 14, 2022

Born the great grandson of German immigrant homesteaders that settled in the area near Brownsville, Minnesota, his parents, William and Lenore (Panke) Wiedman gave birth to a son on September 3, 1924. They named him Warren Carl. He spent his adolescent years growing up on the family farm during The Great Depression. Warren met the love of his life; Lillian...

Douglas Wayne Zwart

Douglas Wayne Zwart

Feb 13, 2022

Douglas Wayne Zwart, 53, of La Crosse, passed away at home on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  He finished his fight here and entered the arms of Jesus.

He was born in Lakewood, CA, on September 11, 1968, to Lester and Mary Ann (Peters) Zwart.

Doug married Diana Duncan on July 1, 2006, in Lompoc, CA. ...

Peter "Pete" M. Winkler

Peter "Pete" M. Winkler

Feb 11, 2022

Peter M. “Pete” Winkler, 78, passed away at his home on Friday, February 11 th , 2022. He was a resident of French Island, Wisconsin.

Pete Winkler was born to Paul and Edith (Carson) Winkler on April 26 th , 1943, in Milwaukee, WI. He was raised on the family farm and attended Bonduel...

Michael E. Paremski

Michael E. Paremski

Feb 11, 2022

Michael E. Paremski, 70, of Holmen, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at his home. He was born in La Crosse to Joseph and Eleanor Paremski on December 3, 1951. Michael graduated from Central High School in 1970 and went on to join the United States Navy. On January 6, 1973, Michael married Anne Bartel in La Crosse and...

William "Bill" Jay Lynch

William "Bill" Jay Lynch

Feb 10, 2022

William (Bill) Jay Lynch, 79, Mound Prairie, MN, completed his earthly journey surrounded by his loving family on February 10, 2022. Dad was born “200% Irish” on April 1, 1942, to Hugh and Esther (Eglinton) Lynch. He was raised on the family farm in Mound Prairie with his six siblings.

He began his education...

Ruth Ann Schumacher

Ruth Ann Schumacher

Feb 10, 2022

Ruth Ann Schumacher, 91, of La Crescent, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at La Crescent Health Services.

She was born in La Crosse on August 6, 1930, to Frank and Leona (Grabhorn) Wurzel.  She attended Holy Trinity Grade School and later graduated from Aquinas High School.  On September 11, 1951, Ruth married Donald Schumacher.  Don...

Catherine Jean Curti

Catherine Jean Curti

Feb 9, 2022

Catherine Jean Curti, 88, of Onalaska and formerly of Genoa passed away on February 9, 2022, in La Crosse after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Jean was born on May 13, 1933, to Daniel and Irene (Finley) Lucey of Ferryville, WI. She attended Gays Mills High School and, after graduation, worked at the Ferryville State...

Betty F. Heuslein

Betty F. Heuslein

Feb 9, 2022

Betty F. Heuslein, 95 years old, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday February 9, 2022 at SpringBrook Community of Onalaska. Born Elizabeth June Frise on May 8, 1926 in Pontiac, Illinois to her parents, George P. Frise and Helen Todd Frise, Betty grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and graduated from Eau Claire High...

Trudy A. Peterson

Trudy A. Peterson

Feb 9, 2022

– Trudy A. Peterson, 74, passed away peacefully February 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Trudy was born on January 18, 1948, to Robert and Helen Johnson. She graduated from Marshall High School and moved to Milwaukee to attend the Mount Sinai Nursing School. After graduating nursing school, she married her husband, Lawrence Mandel,...

Thomas E. Venner

Thomas E. Venner

Feb 8, 2022

Thomas E. Venner, 81, of Genoa, Wis., peacefully passed away at home, with his family at his side, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Tom was born in La Crosse on April 6, 1940, to Francis and Mary (Pedretti) Venner. He was raised on the family farm in rural Genoa. He attended grade school at St. Charles School...

William "Red" Jurgens

William "Red" Jurgens

Feb 8, 2022

Red passed away February 8, 2022, at home with his wife of 55 years (Elaine) by his side. He led a long active life enjoying competitive archery, swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, and his greatest love tennis-which he played for nearly 40 years Born in Racine, WI where he spent his working years, retiring as owner of I&A Sheet Metal. He...

Eileen Mae Schroeder

Eileen Mae Schroeder

Feb 5, 2022

Eileen Mae (Hohlfeld) Schroeder, age 91, of La Crosse, passed away February 5 th , 2022 at Gundersen Hospital surrounded by family. Eileen was born May 7, 1930, to Herman and Anna (Doerre) Hohlfeld, in Vernon County, Wisconsin.

She graduated from Westby High School in 1948. Eileen married her sweetheart, Leroy Schroeder on October...

James "Jim" Bilben Shannon

James "Jim" Bilben Shannon

Feb 5, 2022

James (Jim) Bilben Shannon, 90, of La Crosse passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5th.

Jim was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin on September 11th, 1931, to Joseph Shannon and Dode (Bilben) Shannon. He graduated from Central High School in 1950. He did two tours in Asia in the Naval Reserves and was honorably discharged...

Patricia "Pk" K. Mathew

Patricia "Pk" K. Mathew

Feb 4, 2022

PK died peacefully in her sleep after a battle with Diabetes. PK was born January 9, 1947 to Isidore and Zelda Mathew. PK is survived by her siblings; Barbara Mathew, Susan (Randy) Sims, James A. (Marie) Mathew, Bruce (Cindy) Mathew, and Roger Mathew. She is also survived by grandchildren, Natasha (Joe) Demerly, Travis (Jenn Stanley) Coty, Jordan (Melissa) Coty,...

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