Obituaries
William "Little Bill" Coughlin
Oct 2, 2022
William “Little Bill” Coughlin died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 2, 2022, due to injuries sustained in an accident. Bill was an old school biker and put thousands of miles per year on his Harleys, touring this great country with family and friends. He also worked in various manufacturing facilities. To some, he was their favorite supervisor.
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Donald A. Vinger
Oct 1, 2022
Donald Allen Vinger, 82, of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Don was born in Waukesha, WI on November 7, 1939, to Harold and Norma (Anderson) Vinger. Don is survived by his two sons, Eric (Dee Dee) and Christopher (Kelly) Vinger as well as his two grandchildren,...
Steven J. Banasik
Sep 30, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Steven J. Banasik, DDS. Steve was called home on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at the age of 75, at his sister’s home in La Crosse, Wisconsin after a long fight with prostate cancer. His beautiful wife Mary was by his side.
Steve was born in La...
Karen Susan Reichert
Sep 30, 2022
Karen Susan Reichert, 76, of La Crosse, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born on March 28, 1946 in La Crosse to William and Ruth (Hoffman) McCaffrey. Karen grew up in La Crescent and graduated from Logan High School. She married Gerald Reichert on August 21,...
Steven Kenneth Stach
Sep 30, 2022
Steven Kenneth Stach, 75, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 30, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 22, 1947, to Kenneth and Joan (Cavadini) Stach of La Crosse, WI.
Steve was a 1965 graduate of Central High School in La Crosse, WI. He was a singer and guitarist...
George E. Brown, Jr.
Sep 29, 2022
George E. Brown, Jr, 86, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Eagle Crest South of La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse, on October 17, 1935 to George and Augusta (Schade) Brown. He married Margaret Losen on November 24, 1951 at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
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Ronald "Ron" A. Greeno
Sep 27, 2022
Ronald (Ron) A. Greeno, age 76, of La Crosse, passed away into a pain free eternity at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Ron was born on January 19, 1946 in La Crosse, WI to Anthony and Ordell (Witt) Greeno.
Ron attended St. Mary’s Catholic school through the 8 th grade and...
Karen A Peterson
Sep 23, 2022
Karen Arlene Peterson, 77, of La Crosse, WI passed on September 23, 2022, in her home. She was born December 30, 1944, in Viroqua, WI and was the middle of three daughters born to Melvin E. Peterson and Catherine E. Dennison.
Karen graduated from Viroqua High School in 1964 and relocated to Chicago where she met Paul...
Lawrence Coleman
Sep 23, 2022
Lawrence Coleman, 95, of La Crosse, WI., passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 in La Crosse. He was born February 28, 1927 in rural Crawford County, WI. to Roy and Letha (Ertel) Coleman. He was raised on the family farm with his siblings Helen and Douglas. He graduated from Gays Mills High in 1944 and married his high...
Crystal "Cris" M. Kunze
Sep 22, 2022
Crystal (Cris) M. (Greeno, Wilder) Kunze took her last breath on September 22, 2022 and has joined her departed family members. She was born to Reuben and Roberta (Gonyier) Greeno on May 14, 1949. Cris lived most of her life in Onalaska, WI. She graduated from Onalaska High School in 1967.
Cris married Gordon (Gordy) Wilder on...
Earl G. Mattison
Sep 22, 2022
Earl George Mattison, 83, of West Salem, WI passed away on September 22, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, WI. Earl was born to Jesse and Garnet Mattison on July 25 th , 1939 in La Crosse, WI.
Earl was always willing to put others before himself, helping anyone in the...
Diana M. Strickland
Sep 21, 2022
Diana M. Strickland, age 81, of De Soto, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at La Crescent Health Services in La Crescent, MN.
Gale R. Kreibich
Sep 21, 2022
Gale Kreibich was simply the best. He packed ten lifetimes of experiences into his 68 years. He was funny, creative and one of a kind. He could talk to anyone and make them feel like they were the most important person in the room.
Travel was an integral part of Gale’s life. He met...
Sharon Louise Kendhammer
Sep 20, 2022
Sharon Louise Kendhammer, age 70, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Sharon was born in La Crosse on November 28, 1951, to Arthur and Gladys (Arneson) Johnson.
Sharon graduated from La Crescent High School in 1969 and was proud to be a member of the...
Jane L. Stone
Sep 20, 2022
Jane L. Stone, 75, of West Salem, died on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in her home. She was born on July 17, 1947 in Waterloo, IA to Robert A. and Genevieve L. (Heidemann) Maltas. She was raised by her grandparents, William and Meta Heidemann. Jane graduated from West Waterloo High School and attended Gates Business College. She married...
Roy William Bantley
Sep 18, 2022
Roy W. Bantley Jr., 89, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18 surrounded by his family at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on March 22, 1933 in La Crosse to Roy W. and Harriet (Isenman) Bantley Sr. Roy graduated from Central High School and served with the US Army. He...
Leon E Schaper
Sep 18, 2022
Leon (Lee) Edmond Schaper, 89, of La Crescent, MN, died early Sunday morning, September 18, 2022, at home with wife of 37 years, Cindy, by his side.
Leon was born on June 7, 1933, in Amboy, MN, to LeRoy and Hannah (Aakre) Schaper. He lived as a child in Amboy and Blue Earth, MN. He worked at...
Janis Mae Deml
Sep 16, 2022
Janis Mae Deml, 92, of Onalaska, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at the Onalaska Care Center.
Janis was born in La Crosse on May 25, 1930, to Edwin and Christine (Hess) Erickson. She attended La Crosse schools and graduated from La Crosse Central High School. On February 14, 1948, she married Richard “Dick” Deml at...
Joan Ekberg
Sep 15, 2022
Joan Ekberg, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the Onalaska Care Center. We are heartbroken as Mom was the most loved centerpiece of our family. Joan was born in Chicago, IL on February 13, 1932, to Pieter and Teuntje Van Beek. Her family immigrated from Holland thru Ellis Island to America, and she was...
Richard Lee Staszewski
Sep 15, 2022
Richard Lee Staszewski, 76, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on June 5, 1946 in Waukesha, WI to Ervin and Elaine (Lueders) Staszewski. Rick graduated from Trempealeau High School. He then served in the U.S. Army. He returned to Wisconsin and started working at...
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