Obituaries
Brian J. Lanz
Jun 6, 2024
Brian Jon Lanz, 62, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away on June 6, 2024. He was born February 18, 1962 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Robert and Donnamae Lanz (nee Bolstad). They later divorced and Donna moved the kids to the La Crosse area. Brian had countless fond memories of growing up on “the farm” with his grandma and...
Edward Reese Jones
Jun 1, 2024
Edward (Ed) Reese Jones, a lifelong resident of La Crosse, passed away on June 1, 2024, at Bethany Riverside where he lived with his wife Carol. Ed was dearly loved by family and friends and known for being a friendly, generous man who readily expressed interest in others. He had just celebrated his 95th birthday in May.
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Robert R. "Bob" Cushman
Jun 1, 2024
Robert Roy Cushman (age 74) went home to Heaven on June 1, 2024 after a 4 year battle with Multiple Myeloma.
Bob was born at home on April 30, 1950, to Harold and Henrietta (Severins) Cushman in Burt, IA. He was baptized at the Lutheran church in Burt, IA. The Harold Cushman family moved from the home...
Francis "Frank" L. Finn
May 31, 2024
Francis (Frank) L. Finn passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 31, 2024 at his home in Onalaska, WI. He was born on December 30, 1943, to Joseph and Mary (McElmeel) Finn in Dubuque, Iowa.
Frank was one of seven children. His early life included his father’s premature death which led to his placement in an orphanage in...
Karl W. Friedline
May 30, 2024
Karl W. Friedline, 94, of Onalaska, WI passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in his home. He was born and raised in Jennerstown, PA. An Alumnus of Ferndale HS, Indiana University (PA-1953) and Syracuse University (NY-1958). Karl served proudly in the US Navy and US Naval Reserve rising to rank of Commander. In 1953 Karl married Marcia Jean...
Donald Lee Schmitt
May 28, 2024
Donald Lee Schmitt passed away peacefully in his home in May of 2024. He was born August 10, 1954, in La Crosse to Herman and Laura (Kromke) Schmitt. Donald was employed with Chileda in La Crosse and was recognized for his dedication, working with the ones with cognitive and behavior challenges. He enjoyed playing music and listening to his...
Vicki Lynn Schroeder
May 27, 2024
Vicki Lynn Schroeder, 80 of La Crescent, MN passed away at her home surrounded by family on Monday, May 27, 2024. She was born May 17, 1944, in La Crosse to William and Lois (Bratberg) Dawes.
Vicki is survived by her husband Alan of La Crescent; six children, Jake Kibler of La Crescent, Karisa Doucet of Brownsville,...
Joyce E. Norman
May 27, 2024
Joyce E. Norman at the age of 94 of LaCrosse, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 27, 2024. Joyce's passing has left an unfillable void in the hearts of those who were closest to her, but she will be remembered for her selfless nature and willingness to sacrifice anything for her family.
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Marjorie “Mardi” F. Fries
May 25, 2024
Marjorie (Mardi) Fifield Fries was born in Chicago, IL. Her parents, Marion and David Fifield, adopted her as an infant and raised her in Beloit, WI, along with her older brother Dick. Mardi attended Beloit High School and Beloit College, earning a B.S. degree in Biological Sciences in 1955.
After college, she went on...
Barbara L. Tangedahl
May 24, 2024
Barbara L. Tangedahl (Parr), 66, passed away Friday, May 24 surrounded by family. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on May 23, 1958 to Maria "Mitzi" L. Parr (Schachinger) and Thomas E. Parr and eventually moved with her mother and siblings to La Crosse, Wisconsin where she would spend the rest of her childhood years.
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Ann M. Kohl-Re
May 24, 2024
Ann Kohl-Re of La Crosse, formerly from Madison, passed away peacefully on Friday May 24, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on February 7th, 1961, in North Fon du Lac, to Harold and Jane (Neilson) Kohl. She was a graduate of Lawrence University (BA) and UW-La Crosse (MEd).
Ann Kohl-Re was a dedicated art teacher committed...
Marian A. Kenyon
May 23, 2024
Marian Ann Kenyon, 93, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Riverside Transitional Care. She was born October 31,1930 in La Crosse to Reuben and Florence ‘Irene’ (Kimpton) Olson. Marian graduated from Logan High School in 1948. On December 10, 1949, she was united in marriage to Ronald L. Kenyon in Mabel, Minnesota.
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Jeffrey A. Crill
May 22, 2024
Jeffrey A. Crill (73) of Palmetto, FL formerly of Onalaska, WI, Robbinsdale, MN, and Hastings, MN passed away on May 22, 2024.
Jeff retired from North Memorial Ambulance Department where he worked as a paramedic for over 30 years. During that time, he had the opportunity to be one of North Memorial’s first Flight Medics, teach EMT...
Mary Ellen Brandau
May 22, 2024
Mary Ellen Brandau (57) of Holmen, formerly of Wilton, passed away on Wednesday May 22nd, 2024.
Mary Ellen was born July 13th, 1966 in La Crosse. At the age of 9 days old she was welcomed into the family of Harold & Emogene Brandau of Wilton as their foster daughter. She grewup in a loving family and...
Lawrence Fredrick Papenfuss
May 19, 2024
Lawrence Fredrick Papenfuss, 84 of rural Nodine, Mn died unexpectedly on Sunday May 19th,2024 peacefully at his home. He was born March 10th,1940 to Arthur & Harriet (Unnasch) Papenfuss. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Nodine. He married Winnie Elaine (Henderson)Papenfuss on December 10th,1960 at St John’s Ev Lutheran Church in Nodine, Mn....
Wayne Stewart Wedwick
May 19, 2024
Wayne Stewart Wedwick, age 86, passed away on May 19, 2024, at Mulder Health Care Center in West Salem, WI.
Wayne was born March 29, 1938, the youngest of 14 children born to Lars and Ella (Evenson) Wedwick in the Viroqua, WI area.
He graduated from Westby High School in 1956, then attended Wisconsin State...
Susan M. Jorgenson
May 19, 2024
Susan “Susie” Marie Jorgenson passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday May 19, 2024, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN. She was born on June 22, 1956, in La Crosse, WI.
Susie was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Hard to find a more devoted fan. She really stuck...
Robert "Bob" J. Corcoran
May 18, 2024
Robert “Bob” John Corcoran, age 81, passed away on May 18, 2024, after years of enduring considerable ailments. Bob was the oldest of eight children born on April 12, 1943, to Aloysius and Melania (Wolf) Corcoran in La Crosse, WI.
In his youth, Bob attended Aquinas High School, La Crosse, WI, before graduating from St. Peter’s High...
Peter A. Amunrud
May 17, 2024
Peter A. Amunrud, 93 of La Crosse passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Bethany-St. Joseph Care Center. He was born August 5, 1930, in La Crosse to Arnol and Katherine (Dettinger) Amunrud and graduated from Anna- Jonesboro High School in Anna, Illinois.
He then attended St. John’s Naval Academy and served for over 20...
Thomas "Tom" Gregory Schmitz
May 17, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Gregory Schmitz, 60, of Orlando, FL formerly of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully on Friday May 17, 2024 with family at his bedside. Tom was born June 1, 1963 in La Crosse, WI to Gregory and Barbara E. (Kostecki) Schmitz.
He began his education at Blessed Sacrament School, and graduated from Aquinas High School...
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