Obituaries
Wanda Jean Swanson
Jan 17, 2025
Wanda Jean Swanson of La Crosse, WI died on January 17 after a brief bout with cancer. She was born on April 13, 1934, in Junction City, KS. She never knew her biological father, Webster Gugler, because he died in a farming accident before Wanda was born. When Wanda was 5 yrs old, her mother, Maude, married Milton Ruhnke. As...
Ardell "Art" Gran
Jan 17, 2025
Ardell “Art” Stanley Gran, 82, died on Friday, January 17, 2025 of lung cancer at the Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, MN. He was born on February 7, 1942 in Caledonia, MN to Einar and Stella (Myhre) Gran. Art was a lifelong resident of La Crescent, Minnesota and lived a quiet life. He graduated from Central High School...
Carl F. Speich
Jan 16, 2025
Carl Frederick Speich, born April 14, 1932 from Norfolk, VA to Carl and Jenny Speich. Sadly, Carl left us Thursday, January 16th, 2025 in La Crescent, MN at the age of 92. He was proceeded by his death by his beloved wife Carol Speich of 56 years and his parents Jenny and Carl Speich.
Carl attended Hudson High in Hudson, NY...
Larry Alan Lindesmith, M.D.
Jan 16, 2025
Larry Alan Lindesmith, M.D., 86, of Onalaska, WI, was called to heaven from his home on Thursday, January 16th after a life committed to medicine, service, and family. He was born July 27, 1938 to Imogene (Young) and Lyle Lindesmith. Larry graduated from Englewood High School, Colorado, and earned his B.A. from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1959. He...
Eva Jane Baker
Jan 16, 2025
Eva Jane (Dolesy) Baker, age 97, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in La Crosse, WI. She was born May 5th, 1927, at Shady Glen near Hixton, WI to Fred and Adeline (Schnick) Dolesy.
She attended rural schools at Snow Creek, Halcyon and Wrightsville. She graduated from Black River Falls High in 1945. She was employed at Gateway Products for...
Janet K. Allen
Jan 15, 2025
Janet K Allen
Janet (Dustin) Allen, 78, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse after a very short fight against melanoma. She was born May 24, 1946, in Viroqua, WI to Derald and Helen (Buros) Dustin. Janet attended Elk Run School and graduated from Viroqua High School.
Janet pursued a career in the insurance field working for...
Jean Marie Torgerud
Jan 14, 2025
Jean Marie Torgerud (Schnell) age 80 of Onalaska, was called to her eternal rest on January 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was the daughter of Carl and Selma (Sally) Schnell and was born October 16, 1944, in La Crosse. Jean graduated from Luther High School in 1962 and continued on with some technical school classes.
On June 29,...
Jeanette "Nettie" C. Schoen
Jan 14, 2025
Jeanette "Nettie" (Klos) Schoen, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in La Crosse. She was born to Alfred and Ann (Kirchner) Klos on January 10, 1934 in Wisconsin.
She attended St. Joseph’s Ridge School, graduating the 8th grade. She married Richard Schoen on August 23, 1958. They raised their three children in the home that they built. Jeanette...
Nancy K. Langen
Jan 13, 2025
Nancy K. Langen, 72, of rural Hokah, MN passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2025.
Nancy was born December 13th, 1952 to Wilhelm and Bernice (Stellick) Oelke in rural Coon Valley, WI. After attending Pleasant Valley school, she graduated from Central High School in La Crosse.
On May 13th, 1972 Nancy married Tom and spent nearly 53 years together. Dairy farming was...
Terry J. Steindorf
Jan 11, 2025
Terry James Steindorf 1948-2025 (76 years old)
Terry was an artist, musician, husband and father. He left this world, surrounded by his three sons, in an atmosphere of love, peace and dignity.
Terry was born in Tomah, Wisconsin, on July 5th, 1948, to parents Pete Grey Hair and Lavina (Davis) Thorud, with Harry Steindorf stepping in to adopt and raise Terry. As...
Dorothy Mae Pierce
Jan 11, 2025
Dorothy Mae Pierce passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025 at the Onalaska Care Center at the age of 91. Dorothy was born on 11/10/33 in Stoddard, WI, to Walter and Lillian Sobkowiak, and grew up on the family farm.
Dorothy married Thomas Pierce on 6/12/51 at St. John’s Catholic Church in La Crosse, WI. During her life, she worked at...
Francis W. Merfeld
Jan 11, 2025
Francis W. "Obbie" Merfeld, 86, of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Obbie was born in La Crosse on October 25, 1938, to Henry and Bernice (Spah) Merfeld. After attending school in La Crosse, he worked at Allis Chalmers before starting employment for the City of La Crosse in the Street Department, from which he retired. He...
Pamela D. Miller
Jan 9, 2025
Pamela “Pam” Dawn (Stilwell) Miller, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Bethany Riverside in La Crosse, WI following an ongoing illness. She was born on April 1, 1956, to Gerald “Dude” and Donna (Mageland) Stilwell, as the oldest of five children in Viroqua, WI. Her family resided in Viroqua and Viola, WI, where she attended area...
Robert G. Snodgrass
Jan 9, 2025
Robert G. Snodgrass Jr. passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2025. Robert was born to Rebecca and Robert Snodgrass on August 8, 2001 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
Robert graduated from Logan High School in La Crosse, WI in 2019. Robert was an incredible athlete, excelling in Football and Wrestling as well as Track and Field. Robert could be seen along the...
Donald G. Kibler
Jan 8, 2025
Donald G. Kibler, age 83 of Holmen, WI passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born at home on the Northside of La Crosse on February 17, 1941, to Earl and Iowne (Small) Kibler. He was confirmed at North Presbyterian Church in La Crosse and graduated from Logan High School...
Rueben L. Grabhorn
Jan 7, 2025
Rueben L. Grabhorn, 93, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 in West Salem, WI. Rueben was born to Oscar and Emma (Kendhammer) Grabhorn on October 12, 1931 in La Crosse. He was a great cement mason and loved laying block and finishing floors. People still praise his work, which has withstood the test of time. For many years he...
Ralph J. Bakewell
Jan 5, 2025
Ralph J. Bakewell, age 82 of Onalaska, WI passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home. He was born October 20, 1942 in Waukon, Iowa to the late Joseph and Luella (Schulte) Bakewell. He attended St. Patrick Grade and High School in Waukon IA. Ralph married Kathryn (Netwal) in 1966 and had 3 children: Debbie, Steve and Diane.
Ralph was...
Evelyn M. Rutz-Thornton
Jan 5, 2025
Evelyn Mable Rutz-Thornton (Zimmerman) passed away with her family at her side in Onalaska, Wisconsin on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Evelyn (Evy) was a remarkable 98 year old woman. She was born on March 18, 1926 in Coon Valley on her family farm and was the oldest of 11 children. Evy had a passion for helping others and was an active...
Bonnie J. Venner
Jan 5, 2025
Bonnie Jeanne M. Venner, 83, of Genoa, WI, entered eternal rest at Creamery Creek Senior Living in Stoddard WI, with her loving family at her side, on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Bonnie’s life was a profound reflection of devotion, resilience, and grace. A woman of remarkable strength, she embodied the ideals of love, faith, and selflessness in every aspect of...
Dorothy J. Oldenburg
Jan 4, 2025
Dorothy Jean (Wetchen) Oldenburg, age 99, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Riverside Transitional Care. She was born on March 9, 1925, to Irving and Gertrude (Schlabach) Wetchen, as the oldest of three children. Her family lived in Pine Creek, where Jean attended the Toledo one-room school. After the death of her father, they moved to Hokah, MN....
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